DIY: Wedding Monogram Part 2

I don't like my first set of monogram, the ones i have previously done. It's so simple and plain. Read as Boring. So i thought of making another sets. This time, it's a little swirly and crafty. Read as Simply cute. I love it.

Here's my second attempt:

Happy Preps!

xoxo,

Gracey

Our Wedding Caricature

I've been looking for a professional caricature artist to do our wedding caricature. I've found Jo Acierto, recommended by most co-w@wies. He makes digital caricature. I've checked his portfolio and liked his works. Pretty cool and really nice.

But as i do some canvassing, i passed by this small booth of paintings, Rotech  at Greenbelt 1. We were there every Sunday to hear mass. Then i inquired regarding caricatures. And the lady attendant told me they do make caricatures. Right away, i hand her over our pictures as a canvass. Lead time is 3 days. Got mine on our next visit to Greenbelt chapel. Got a free upgrade to 12x18 from 8x10 (this am not sure, i forgot the original size the attendant had told me)

 So here it is.. Tadaaannnn.... Our Wedding Caricature!

I didn't like it at first. You may won't notice it but i just edited the eyes. Now it looks just fine.

Having a wedding caricature has many use especially for wedding preps. You can use it for invitations, save the date, rsvp, will you be cards, place cards, table numbers, wedding favor labels, thank you cards etc.

Here's one of my DIY project using the caricature. I plan to use it as our invitation cover.

I made it using Photoshop. From plain white background, I've used our wedding church as the background. I've also changed the red car into a royal carriage. Lastly, I've put our names and wedding date on top. Voila!

Other info:

Jo Acierto
Email: jophaiz@yahoo.com
Cell no.: 09178211178
Website: jophaiz@multiply.com
Peso power:  1500 (1 person), 2,000 (2-3 persons)

Rotech
Greenbelt 1, beside escalator and infront of Tokyo Tokyo
Peso power: 1,000 (couple or 2 persons)

Inspiration 101: Short Bridesmaid Dresses

I'm still on the lookout for bridesmaid dresses for my girlfriends. Basically, i've found short bridesmaid dresses more sophisticated and simple. One reason i suppose, my bridesmaid would wear short dresses is that they can use it again at anytime and anywhere they want to. But then again, i haven't come up with the final decision.. yet!

So far here are some short dresses i got on my list.

Have fun surfing!

Happy preps!

xoxo,

Inspiration: Pink Bridal Shoes

What gets me more excited with the wedding preps? It is choosing fashion my way. Such as choosing my own wedding gown, accessories, styles, and even bridal shoes. And speaking of a bridal shoes, i don't wanna go with the traditional white ones i want a platform pump( preferably peep toe) in PINK. I'm a sucker for high heels and wedges :) All because I'm petite that's why i love to wear something that will boost me some height especially when i'm with hubby. If only i could wear 10" stilleto on my wedding day (to make me look really tall) i would..haha Hmm..why not? lol

So far, here are some inpirations i got, for you to have an idea what my wedding shoes may probably look like. These shoes makes me drooool. Love to have 'em all..  haha

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How about you what will your bridal shoes look like? Do you prefer high heels (like mine), wedge, short heels or  flats? Whatever it may be, as long as you're comfortable with it, then go girl. That's all that matter.

Happy Preps!

Inspiration: Fairy tale Wedding Theme

Every women's dream is to be a princess and live happily ever after with her prince charming. Having a fairy tale theme for a wedding can truly be fun and enchanting. I have already have this theme in mind even before planning for my own wedding. Every girl deserves a chance to be a princess for a day.

The first thing to do to make your fairy tale wedding a success is to decide on a theme and work from there. You can incorporate all your fairy tale ideas with the wedding decorations, favors, invitations and a lot more. You can wear a ball gown wedding dress with tiara on to make you look like a real princess.

I personally like this Cinderella- inspired wedding dress by Alfred Angelo.

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 ^ wedding cake

^ wedding favors

You can even have a cinderella-inspired carriage.. Cool.

To have a successful fairy tale wedding, enhance your true self and don't let the wedding theme reinforce. I got a lot of wedding themes in mind (yes including this one), now i don't know which one to settle. Well,. let's see.

So overall, i love fairy tales coz i do believe that fairy tales do come true!

Inspiration 101: Bridesmaid Dresses

Since hubby is away (read: long distance relationship or LDR), we're discussing some little details about our wedding over the internet. So whatever plans i've come up, i'm posting it here so he can see what i'm talking about.

Here's what i really have in mind for our bridesmaid dresses. Sort of like this or probably very similar to this. Still have to coordinate with the final colors. Isn't it gorgeous? We're planning of having 6 bridesmaids by the way.

Or maybe this one... simple yet elegant..

Wedding Motif: Pink+Aqua

I've found the perfect palette! Yooohoo! After weeks of contemplating, i've decided for the perfect ones. This two colors will be our main motif.  An eye-popping combo.Vibrant, pretty and simply gorgeous. My all-time fave color Pink because it brings out the girly side of me. It has an instant connection to the idea of romance, beauty and all things pretty! It's the universal color of love.  

Aqua, for an ocean-inspired blue since hubby is a seafarer. (You see, there's a connection right there)

Fun. Elegant. Perfection! :)

Happy preps!