We thought we were the only ones who felt a little awkward after the cake cutting, but have come to find out that other Brides & Grooms had the same experience! Maybe it was our own fault because we never practiced cutting even an imaginary cake! But that actually wasn’t even the uncomfortable part. It was just weird after feeding each other cake and everyone was gathered around watching us…its like ok, now what??? Our cake cutting song was playing just as we had requested, but there was a weird pause. I just wanted to give you ladies a heads up so you can plan your next move because ALL eyes are on you! My husband thanks me because I am more of a ham than him so I just kissed him and danced around a bit to keep him from hiding under the cake table! lol…but the pictures were worth it!
Something Old, Something New… August 27, 2008
Something Old:
Something New:
Something Borrowed:
Something Blue:
White Wedding… August 25, 2008
You can never go wrong with a white wedding! I am in love with the white wildflower look shown in these beautiful photos from the knot gallery! Imagine an outdoor venue with little white lights, gold accents and white flowers of all types in different sized vases = GORGEOUS!

Check out more photos at www.theknot.com.
Wedding Song List… August 23, 2008
I thought I would post the list of songs I provided to our DJ (Vynce Pham, more on how FABULOUS he is later). He also came up with some other great songs, but here were our MUST haves in case you still need a little help choosing songs!
Announcement of Bride & Groom at Reception: Right Down the Line by Gerry Rafferty
Announcement of Wedding Party at Reception: Bittersweet Symphony by the Verve (We also had TwoViolins play live at our ceremony and I found the sheet music for them to play Bittersweet Symphony after we kissed for the first time as husband and wife…It was AMAZING)
Cake Cutting: Magnet and Steele by Walter Egan
And the reception songs for cocktail hour, dinner and dancing:
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Artist |
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Margaritaville |
Jimmy Buffet |
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Night Fever |
Bee Gees |
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September |
Earth Wind & Fire |
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Stir it Up |
Bob Marley |
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Three Little Birds |
Bob Marley |
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You’re Beautiful |
James Blunt |
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The Tide is High |
Blondie |
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Love will keep us alive |
Eagles |
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Wonderful Tonight |
Eric Clapton |
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At Last |
Etta James |
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Unchained Melody |
Righteous Brothers |
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Wonderful World |
Louis Armstrong |
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Amazed |
Lonestar |
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Mexico |
James Taylor |
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Africa |
Toto |
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Don’t stop Believing |
Journey |
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By Your Side |
Sade |
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I just called to say I Love You |
Stevie Wonder |
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Escape (Pina Colada Song) |
Rupert Holmes |
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Imagine |
John Lennon |
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Tenderness |
General Public |
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Santeria (clean edition) |
Sublime |
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What I Got (clean edition) |
Sublime |
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Just Like Heaven |
The Cure |
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Beast of Burden |
Rolling Stones |
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Remember When |
Alan Jackson |
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Beautiful Day |
U2 |
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Fool in the Rain |
Led Zeppelin |
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Southern Cross |
Crosby Stills & Nash |
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Leather and Lace |
Don Henley & Stevie Nicks |
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Crank That |
Soulja Boy |
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Gimme More |
Brittany Spears |
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The Way I Are |
Timbaland |
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Give it to me (see us in the club) |
Timbaland |
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Sexy Back |
Justin Timberlake |
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You Spin me Round |
Dead or Alive |
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Holiday |
Madonna |
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Can I get a (clean version) |
Jay-Z |
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Dancing Queen |
Abba |
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Don’t Stop til You Get Enough |
Michael Jackson |
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Bizarre Love Triangle |
New Order |
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Hot Blooded |
Foriegner |
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Old Time Rock and Roll |
Bob Seger |
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You Shook Me |
AC/DC |
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December, 1963 |
Frankie Valli |
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P.S. I also should note that we had a VERY small dance floor so we did not do the traditional first dance, father/daughter, etc. dances so that is why they are not listed. But we still had a BLAST dancing
BevMo 5 Cent Sale!!! August 22, 2008
Hey ladies! I just wanted to post a quick reminder that BevMo is having their wine “buy one bottle get one bottle” for 5 cents sale!!! For any bride who was lucky enough to have found a venue that allows you to bring your own alcohol, CHECK IT OUT!!! www.bevmo.com.

Another Jim Hjelm Trunk Show…. August 21, 2008
Sept 11-13, Jim Hjelm Bridal Trunk Show at Mon Amie Bridal. Call 714-546-3994 for appointments! I love both of these dresses…isn’t the back of the 2nd one gorgeous???


Ring Bowl… August 20, 2008
I found these on www.etsy.com today! Cute alternative to the traditional ring pillow…ring bowls! Both the bowls and the tags below can be customized to say whatever you want. I am thinking some tags with your names on them and some with your wedding date??? Those tags would be great attached to a favor box with matching ribbon! Fun!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_1&listing_id=9596493

“We Clicked” August 19, 2008
OK, I have seen it all now! This HAS to be the cutest idea EVER for people who met online and are now planning their wedding! It may be a bit expensive as a favor for a very large wedding but, these are mouse pads with the saying “We Clicked” on them. You could incorporate the “We Clicked” on your save the dates and custom napkins…I could go on and on. Check out the link below for these and other great favor ideas!http://www.wherebridesgo.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=WS-8405s









