I'm sprung...

Hello everyone~ Lately the weather has been playing tricks on me...just when I think the sun is finally here to stay, dark clouds roll in...and just when I think I need to bundle up, I need to peel off my super thick scarf...what's going on? Personally, I would rather be hot than cold any day...yes I know when you're cold all you need to do is add layers to be warm...but there's something about sunshine and the warmth throughout the day that just makes me...happy. I would like Mr. Sun to be out all day everyday but...I can't do anything about that. ^ ^ Anyways, I was strolling around the mall today and was so happy to see more and more winter clothes taking the backseat and finally see floral skirts, breezy tops and so much spring/summer goodness! Basically...I'm sprung from spring. ^ ^ Is it just me or do soft, pretty pastel colors come to mind when you think of spring?

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Anyone else excited for spring/summer to come? =)

Love,
Anne

Real Weddings: Jessica and Kwangmin Cho

Hello everyone! 

Today, we bring to you a wedding from far, far, away~

The Beautiful couple:  Jessica and Kwangmin Cho
The Venue: Intercontinental Coex Hotel in Seoul, South Korea
Photos by: Monument and KC designs

Dusty Rose Events would love to share your wedding and special event photos with our followers too!  Please feel free to contact us via facebook or email!

Happy Tuesday!

-Karen



Agape

Happy Valentines Day everyone!!~ I hope everyone has a special day today with loved ones, whether it may be your significant other, family or friends.

I wanted to share with you about our Agape Night that we held at church last weekend. Basically we try to teach our children's ministry about the power of God's love for us. We invited their families to come and sit at their own table to eat and do crafts together. Here are some pictures and quick DIY tips. =)

Centerpieces. We got some potted plants and candles are a easy way to fill up space and create a cozy feel to the room. We also scattered valentines candy around the centerpieces.

 

The programs for the night! =)

 

Easy easy DIY backdrop for a photobooth. =) You can easily recreate these with different colors and materials

 

Doesn't that look delicious and refreshing? The mothers made this with V8 Splash, cranberry juice and cut up strawberries, oranges and blueberries....yummm

 

Craft time! A posterboard was given to each family along with these materials. They took four family photos ahead of time and we handed it out to them. They were asked to decorate the posterboard with their pictures and other goodies. 

I truly felt the love that night. From the mothers rolling up their sleeves to help with dinner to the teary eyes at the end of the night when they say their love letters to their children...wow it was awesome. I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day!!

xoxo,

Anne

Get Organized

For all the brides who are notorious for being disorganized and stash bits and pieces everywhere and need friends to remind you of appointments, look no further! How about letting pretty notebooks and organizers inspire you to use them instead of plain and uninspiring notebooks that are buried in your drawers somewhere?

Oh Joy's shop is full of pretty prints with handmade influences from texture, pattern and color.

I love her collection of whimsical calenders. Why not spice it up and use lovely notebooks, organizers, calenders and other goodies to inspire you to get organized and make lists for the details of your wedding?

Not the type to mess with pens and paper? If you are a minimalist, how about using teuxdeux to make your to-do lists? Teux Deux (don't you love the name?) is a simple to-do app for those who are on the go.

Take time out throughout your day to take care of the little details of your wedding. If you are feeling overwhelmed, make lists to help you get through them. My advice is to go somewhere by yourself (remember my previous post on too many voices!) whether it be

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a cafe (you guys know my love for Starbucks ^ ^)

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a desk (work or at home)

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or even your bed!

Stay tuned for Valentine's Day DIYs and lovely photos. =)

Love,

Anne

Keep Calm and Carry On

I like watching a lot of wedding shows and reading a lot of bride's blogs about their journey up to their wedding day. I know that a lot of brides get stressed about money,the little details, changing their minds about decorations, and the list goes on. However, I noticed that the common theme throughout watching the shows and listening to brides is that...they CAN'T WAIT until the day is over! I find that very sad because you should be excited about marrying your true love. If you feel like you are up to your elbows on budgets, to do lists, vendors, decorating and all the other details....get help! Especially if you are a DIY bride, enlist help from your bridal party, families and friends!

Have your mom or mother-in-law whip up treats such as cupcakes for a cupcake bar, edible favors for your guests, or even your wedding cake if they are up to the challenge! They would be delighted to do something special and you know that it will be filled with love!

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Have all your bridesmaids get together to have a DIY floral arranging party for your centerpieces. It would be interesting to see the different styles. =)

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 Have a handyman around? How about building a one of a kind backdrop or signs for your ceremony, reception or centerpieces!

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Some (or should I say most) grooms believe the best thing to do is stay out of your way and show up for the wedding to say "I do." Some brides might actually like that idea, but how about doing something together? If you don't want your fiance to moan and groan when you approach him, how about saying it would be a special project to do together for your special day? You could design your own invitations or make your own "bride and groom sign" like below and pretty much anything else. =)

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Also, if you have a vision in mind for your wedding, stick to it. Your family and friends can give you advice on what would help but it might make you more confused and frustrated.

Next time you feel blue...

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Keep calm and carry on. =)

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Love,
Anne

Wedding Hair Updo's

Hi everyone~ 

I was surfing the web, and was suddenly inspired to do a post about wedding hairdo's.  I remember when I was a bridesmaid, I had a difficult time choosing which hair style to go with, but I ultimately went with an updo.  I love how updo's can be formal, but not too formal, and neat but also messy... There are so many different looks you can play with~

Here are a few celebrity photos I found to give you some ideas (in no particular order)~

First, Carrie Underwood... (Doesn't she look gorg'?)

Her updo looks clean and formal, but it is a little loose, which gives it a romantic feel.

Amanda Seyfried... Need I say more?

Jessica Simpson opted for a very formal updo in this picture, and looks absolutely regal.

Jessica Alba also incorporated braids in her hair, but her look is more casual and young.

Kind of 'Midsummer Night's Dream'...

One of my personal favorites,

Taylor Swift's messy updo is the most casual, and the most romantic look here.

Can you imagine how beautifully her hair would go with a country-style wedding?

Well, whatever look you may choose to go with on your special day, make sure you talk to your hair stylist beforehand, so you know what looks will work for you.  You may even want to try asking your hair stylist if you could have a 'trial run'.  That way, your hair stylist will know how to work with your hair, and you can see how beautiful you will look! 

Have a nice weekend!!

- Karen

Black, White, and Editorial

Hellllo everybody!! When I turned on my computer today, I was looking through pictures that I had saved for inspiration. I came across this photo...

As much as I love looking for bright and interesting colors, I forgot how timeless and classic black and white photographs can be. Why not take black & white photos for engagement shoots as well?

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If you are a bride who loves fashion and wants their photos to look like they came straight out of a high fashion magazine, check out these editorial spreads...

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This picture reminds me of the show My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. In one episode, the bride loved fashion and so David sets up a high fashion photoshoot for the bridesmaids as well as the bride and used those pictures throughout the wedding. I think it will be something fun for the whole bridal party. =)

Have a good Tuesday!!


Love,
Anne