Breaking all the Rules!

It's official!

"The Knot" says it's okay to break the rules!

Brides have been doing it for awhile now,

and I love it!

The fact is,

there is just no right or wrong anymore.

That is why I was SO excited to see the article, "20 Wedding Traditions You Can Skip" from "The Knot".

They have a "New Twist" for all of the "Old School Rules" and great photos from some non-traditional weddings!

Some of my favorites from the list include:

• Rather than a uniformed wedding party, choose mismatched bridesmaids dresses that fit their personalities(and yours).
• Skip the veil and opt for a feather fascinator, a sparkly clip or wear your hair down with nothing at all!
• Think you have to pick just one or two colors for your color scheme? Think again. As long as the colors go together, you can have as many or few as you'd like.

• Plus, say goodbye to understated accessories! And, hello to satement necklaces and BLACK SHOES;)

*All photos from the article

LOVE: Girlfriends

With just one week until my bachelorette party,

I cannot wait to have all of my best friends in one place again!

It really got me thinking,

Is there anything better than girlfirends??

I think not.

*Photo from here

Check it out!

Don't forget to check out the Nordstrom Shoe Clearance this weekend!

Here are some of my faves finds from  perusing with my bridesmaids in mind:

Badgley Mischka $215.00
Now: $129.90

BP $69.95
Now: $45.90

Jessica Simpson $78.95
Now: $51.90

Steve Madden $89.95
Now: $59.90

Jessica Simpson $88.95
Now: $58.90

LOVE: Personalized Hangers

The perfect dress accessory and a wonderful keepsake!

How great are these?

Personalize it with your new name:

 OR keep it simple and pass it down as a "something borrowed" for generations to come:

 And don't forget the groom!



*All photos from etsy

Daddy's Girl

My dad is a "man's man".

He was a collegiate athlete and loves sports.

He loves red meat and avoids shopping malls.

He got two daughters...

And my sister and I are the apple of his eye!
Growing up, he was the enforcer of rules and punishment,

and, yet, he would do anything for us.
He taught me how to swim and how to ride a bike,
sat through all 50 dances(although not painlessly) at our dance recitals
 only to see us dance 3 or 4 times.
When we were old enough to drive,
our oil was always changed
and our gas tanks were always full.
If ever we were out at night,
he was the one waiting up with the light on until we were safely home.
In true fashion, when I first mentioned the father/daughter dance to him,
his reaction was, (insert sarcastic eye roll)"I have to dance?"
My guess is the last time he dusted off the dancing shoes was for his own wedding...
but I knew he wouldn't miss this.
And I hadn't given it any more thought until a few days later,
I recieved a message from him telling me he had picked a song for our dance!
I hadn't asked him to,
and didn't expect him to.
In fact, I had been searching for songs myself,
but how special to have it be a song that he chose?
And he may never know how much it means to me,
but, after all, he IS the only other man I ever wanted to marry!


 

Fab Winter Bride

Okay, I know the snow and cold in Minnesota is getting really old... believe me, I'm over it.

BUT!

Does this bride NOT make winter look fabulous?!?

LOVE.

See more from this stunning day-after shoot by Sloan Photographers, here

Eye Candy: Orange & Grey

Bouquet from here

Well dressed men from here

Orange tulip bouquets from this wedding



DIY details from a Ruffled bride

Invitations by Smock Paper

Cute feet from here