Stay Calm: It's Only A Wedding

Photo Credit

OK I admit it, I have a secret obsession with the Royal Wedding.  Maybe it's because as a kid my Grandma Ruth had the iconic "Wedding Day"  Princess Diana doll.  This doll was a collectors item and I wasn't allowed to play with it.  The closes I came to touching the doll, was when I left nose and finger prints all over the glass case she was in.  As I got older, I realized the significance about Princess Diana and understood why this doll was so special......

Photo Credit

A favorite photo of Princess Diana photographed by Mario Testino in 1997

(5 months before her death)

On Friday the world will witness a historical event and I might be crazy enough to watch the event live (at 4 am) while wearing the below headband,  drinking tea and eating crumpets.  We'll see if I actually do it.  It sounds like a great idea now that I've had 10 cups of coffee, but I'm sure my deep sleep will overpower my urge to witness history in the making.  Thank god we have a DVR.  Knowing me I'll probably watch the wedding 12 hours later with a G and T! 

 Thanks E for the headband. I couldn't think of a better occasion to wear this fabulous headband.  Now if I only could remember where I left my white gloves....

B is for Boznanski

Who doesn't love the the famous line "All You Need Is Love," written by John Lennon in 1967. Although it's a simple saying it has a deep truth to it.  Yesterday Erica and Blake got married.  It was an amazing day that went by WAY to fast.  Below are a few pictures from the day.  I was only going to post ten, but ended up with two extras!

Erica and Blake - I wish you a life full of love, laughter, and cheer! CONGRATULATIONS

1. The brides bouquet, with mini picture frames of her grandparents.

 2. The bridesmaids admiring the view from the hotel.

 3. A picture perfect day in the city.  So glad there was no fog!!! 

 4. The bride with her six bridesmaids.

 5. Retro super glam mirror.

6. Aunt Teri looking like a brunette Grace Kelly.

7. Gio and Mommy Julie.

8. The bride and her family. 

 9. "I'm getting married in 15 minutes and I can't stop smiling!"

10. Chrissy Field with the bridal party.

  

11. Mr. & Mrs. Boznanski.

12. Our place cards looked like concert tickets. 

The tickets looked so real, my dad thought he was going to a Counting Crows concert!

Breakfast for Dinner

Emily and AJ's BIG day!

"Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his life answering" 

Nicole Krauss

The History of Love 

The above quote was printed on the back of the ceremony program and I thought the wording was a perfect way to start this blog entry.   The evening was a perfect summer night, elegant, cool with a touch of the unexpected. I think the pictures speak for themselves. 

 1. Oh Martha - Love the Just Married sign at the entrance of the Croal's backyard

 2. Simple and Chic decorated the family style dinner tables 

 3. Photo station allowed guest to get dressed up and have their picture taken.  Super cute idea!

4. Breakfast for dinner! I was so excited to take this picture, I didn't realize it was out of focus. :(

 5. The Wedding Cake with the bride and groom topper 

 6. Desert with poolside view. Yum Yum!

 7. The Bride and Groom's first dance.  I love Emily's blue shoes!

 8. Cousin Ian and Ryan dancing

 9. Elvis our entertainment for the evening

 10. Beth and Nat on the dance floor

 11. The Wedding Train

Do Over: F + J Wedding

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I think I'm finally getting the hang of the Shutterfly album feature, so I wanted to re-post F + J's wedding pictures from Venice.  Hard to believe they got married almost 2 months ago! 

Enjoy. 

F + J Wedding

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Hard to believe we’ve been back for almost two weeks and haven’t posted any pictures of the wedding! If you’re curious to see my outfit or the wedding party click here.

Note: I’m still experimenting with our new photo site so if it’s not easy to navigate let me know…..
Then again since there are only four of you reading my blog, five on a good day, I won’t stress too much! If your reading this and haven’t become a follower, today I am offering a prize for the first person who joins my blog!

Elmo is Getting Married!!

Although May is all about mom's and proms, today has officially kicked of wedding season for Nick and I.  This summer we have 3 to go to.   Today we showered  my cousin Erica with LOVE and cheer at her bridal shower in San Francisco.

Pretty shower invitation with Erica's wedding colors navy & orange

View from the Butterfly Restaurant

Beautiful girls (all related!)

She's a pro!  Erica brought her own razor blade to the shower. 

No one is going to mess up this brides manicure.

Steph, Tina & Dana
 

Erica opening my present

My "oh Martha" handmade (by me) flowers

Me and the bride to be with the ribbon bouquet I made
(what a stressful job!)

Tasty cupcakes made by Travis!!  Yum Yum