A sound Investment

So, as I begin this journey in hopes of making this blog worth reading- I've been educating myself more on the wedding industry. A Practical Wedding is an awesome blog for down-to earth brides. Megan Keene, who established the website, has recently published a book under the same name. I bought it on Amazon, and began reading it minutes after it arrived in the mail.

I am only a chapter into it, and wish that this was around when I was first engaged. I put it down long enough to write this. The first chapter alone is worth the cost of the book.

It is unlike any other wedding book out there! Having gone through the process of planning a wedding, her words are unbelievably authentic! Did I mention I wish I had this through the planning process? Recently engaged, or mid-way through the process, I would suggest investing in this. Your sane side will thank you later.

Happy reading!

The Album

So,  as I have previously mentioned, I have this severely biased opinion that quality photographs are worth a large portion of your overall wedding budget. And quality photos need a quality album to live in! In the words of my mother-in-law, what good are photos if you don't have an album to show off to people?!


In my quest to find a home for my own wedding photos, I discovered Queensberry Albums.  I am in love with the simplistic designs and layouts. Check them out at http://www.queensberry.com/!

Curious Guest Book Ideas

 Lately, there have been some great ideas on how to make these personalized notes more interactive. Below are a few ideas! Check out Etsy.com (if you haven't noticed, I have a bit of an Etsy obsession!)

 

Puzzles: Some have the option of including an engagement photo. 

Love this delicate twist. So simple, yet allows you to display it so elegantly afterwards.  

Hearts in an artwork, so beautifully simple!

Fingerprints. Often seen with trees, but this is another version of the idea. 

Instead of an engagement photo, the lyrics to your first dance song. Guests can sign the border to leave their special words.