Bloggers Wanted

Hello readers! WeddingFanatic is looking to expand. We want to add a few more writers to our team!

Who are we looking for, specifically? Brides (or grooms), vendors, or anyone tied to the wedding industry (or a wedding party). Why might you consider joining? Perhaps you’re new to blogging and would like a little experience. Maybe you just want to share your wedding knowledge (or obsession)! Or, maybe you’re an expert in a particular wedding-related subject and need to share all of that wonderful information! Some additional perks for wedding pros: helping to build your web-presence, links to your personal sites, and more opportunities to get your name out there.

If you’re interested in blogging with us, drop us an email at weddingfanatic{at}gmail{dot}com. We’ll send you more details.

Wondering why we’re looking to expand? We will be changing things up around here and want to make WeddingFanatic bigger and better! We’ll be bringing in new features, a new look, and overall more fabulousness! We want to give our readers more points of view, more tips and tricks, and more advice!

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I’ve been tagged!

I am honored! I have been tagged by the fabulous Missy Collins over at IsntSheLovely. So here goes!

Four things I did today:
1. Ate a waffle, with butter and syrup. Delicious…and dangerous!
2. Checked, and still checking, my email (about every 30 minutes).
3. Chatted with a fabulous person on AIM.
4. Went to a meeting.

Four things on my to-do list:
1. Work on articles for KCWeddingScene.com.
2. Blog.
3. Plan a holiday party!
4. Eat lunch.

Four of my guiltiest pleasures:
1. Candy.
2. TV - I don’t watch it that much…and when I do, it’s usually online (ironic, right?). Thanks goodness for networks putting their shows on the ‘net!
3. Sleeping in. I never seem to do it enough (at least imo).
4. Architecture/interior design/home decorating magazines.

Four random facts about me:
1. I have a real soft spot for babies. If I didn’t mind “medical stuff”, I’d want to be a “baby doctor” (as I prefer to call them).
2. Love to wear the color black. It’s my “power color”.
3. Love all things that are “preppy” - topsiders, argyle, Vineyard Vines, canvas totes, etc.
4. I have a LOT of really fabulous people in my life.

Four blogs that I’m tagging (and that I adore):
1. Swanky Tables
2. Peonies and Polaroids
3. The Preppy Wedding
4. Josh Solar Photography

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Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today is my mama’s birthday!

from Orchid on the Metro

Happy Birthday, MOM!!

I love you.

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“Top 100 Wedding Planning Blogs”

Sorry for the short posts this week, lovely readers. Today, I just wanted to say how happy we are to have made it onto a great article, “Top 100 Wedding Planning Blogs“. Check it out! We are under “Advice”. ^_^

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Monday, everyone!

I am excited to announce that WeddingFanatic turned ONE YEAR OLD over the weekend! How fabulous!

Thank you so much, loyal readers, because you make it all worth it.

photo from digitalcollections.uwyo.edu

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Showers & Parties: Timelines and Themes

Perhaps the two most important details of an event from the very beginning are the timeline and the theme. Let’s break it down:

A timeline is a breakdown of what happens and when. It keeps you on track and makes sure you’re not skipping important things! Without one, you may fall behind, forget small things (or even big things), or more simply, the event date might sneak up on you, finding you unprepared all together.

A theme is the source from which you draw inspiration for the entire event. Without one, you may find yourself bouncing around, liking different kinds of things that, on their own are brilliant, but together are kind of… well… unattractive. For instance, I love the preppy and nautical vibe apple green and navy blue striped ties and sail boat motifs give. I also love the formality of black tuxedos and top hats. But put them together and you have a hodgepodge of prep meets black tie *gasp*! So, whether it’s for a bridal shower (like this and the following “Love is in Bloom” posts) or for the wedding itself, do a little research, then pick a theme and stick to it!

Making It Happen - The Timeline: Get out your fabulous planner and look at the time between today and the day of the event. How much time do you have? Years? Months? Weeks? If the amount is clearly insufficient, consider rescheduling if time allows. If you’ve got more time than you know what to do with, allocate your time wisely, tackling any large tasks from the beginning. In my case, I had from March 11th to April 12, basically a month (and just a side note, plans have been in place for longer than a month!). My timeline for this event is as follows:

Wednesday, March 12: Make invitations
Monday, March 16: Distribute invitations
Wednesday, March 19: Order flowers for the arrangements
Saturday, April 5: RSVP Deadline for guests, review menu items and activities with the bride
Friday, April 11: Pick up flowers from florist
Saturday, April 12: The Shower (This day will have its very own schedule.)
And of course, the schedule I am following is a bit more detailed, but this should help with the general idea!

Making It Happen - The Theme: Emily and I tossed around some ideas. From vintage Valentine’s to a smorgasbord of pink, brown, and sugary delights. But as time progressed and with the anticipation of Spring in the air (and considering some of Emily’s favorite colors and flowers), it was decided that an event that was fresh and in bloom would work perfectly for the season! And thus, “Love is in Bloom” was born. What do we envision? Light, spring colors, sweet treats, and lots of fresh, lush flowers.

Check back in the following weeks for more tips and helpful hints about planning a fabulous bridal shower!

Planning to getting married soon? Do you need help to fing the best wedding bands? For best diamonds, sign online. We have the most beautiful diamond rings the best engagement rings right here!

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Brand New!

Hello Fabulous! I just wanted to introduce a few things today.

First, you might have noticed something different about the site! We did a little redesign over the weekend. It’s still in the works, but I think it’s refreshing! Hope you like it.

Second, and much more import, I’d like to introduce a new WeddingFanatic author!! A fashion and style enthusiast, Amanda will be writing about the things she loves along with a few other wedding topics. GET EXCITED!

If you have anything you’re dying to see on WeddingFanatic (or just something you can’t get enough of), please send us an email at weddingfanatic{at}gmail{dot}com.

Have a GREAT WEEK!

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Changes

Hello faithful readers! We are excited to be changing things around here at WeddingFanatic! But, with that said, things might look a little different now and then, so please hang in there!

We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on!

Hope to see you back soon,
The Wedding Fanatics

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Let Us Hear It!

Thanks for checking out our blog! We hope you’ll look around and stay a while.

We want to hear from you, our readers, about the things you would like to see on WeddingFanatic. Would you like more DIY videos? About what? Want more green wedding tips? Do you have questions? Send your ideas to us. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Email us at weddingfanatic{at}gmail{dot}com.

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