Vintage glam and chic

I purchased my birdcage from a client after her wedding. It was $25.00. However, the flower that was on it, wasn't necessarily my style. I added the feather fascinator that I made way back when and now I love it!!! I can't wait to wear it next month!! The first picture shows the "before" of the birdcage. My hair will be in a loose side bun with messy curls.. Total cost with the fascinator I made $36.00.

Blowing the dust off...

Coughing!! It's been way too long since I have been here!!! A ton of things have gone on in my life this year and our wedding will probably have to be postponed a few months due to the economy and we are actually moving the venue to my hometown of Memphis, TN due to my dad coming out of remission.  I am still going with the brunch themed wedding because I think it's just so darned chic.  We are probably looking at a date in early March on the 5th or perhaps 12th.

Next weekend I will be on the great venue search. I think I have narrowed it down to one, so here it is in all of it's glory, very cute, very reasonably priced and well near trolley tracks (pix will be amazing!!) and the river!!!  Here is the website: No. 2 Vance.  Best part about them is if we book before the 10th of October we will receive a 10 % discount because they are a new venue.  Here are a few pictures:

And the trolley line is outside which would make a wonderful entrance and exit for us if we time it properly!!!!

Due to me having to change my date, I will no longer be able to use the wonderfully talented Fola Adewole (LOVE HER!!)  But I am signed on with a wonderful photographer with whom I have worked with quite a few times: Krystal Alayne.  Here are a few of her pictures from my very own events no doubt :o):

New Website!!

Hi everyone!!!
I have just completed a new website for my business.  Please tell me what you think!!!

http://www.amourtoujoursevents.com/

Selling my Casablanca 1831 Sz 18 Dress 300 plus shipping

For anyone interested I am selling my Casablanca 1831 dress for 300 plus shipping (price is negotiable).  I have found another dress that I am in love with.  The dress has scattered Swarovski crysals and comes with a built in french bustle as well as a corset back (so it should fit anyone from street size 14-18).  I wear between a 14 and 16 street size depending on the manufacturer.  I am 5'4 and was planning on wearing 2 inch heels with it.

25% off of all of our cake toppers!!

I know I usually don't post about things like this, but it's a recession and I need to drum up business!
We are cleaning out our current inventory and making room for more exciting products! As such we are offering a 25% discount on our cake toppers. Regular prices for our single monogram toppers are $90-200. Our sale prices are $72-160 for a single monogram topper (Font and crystal choices determine pricing). This special incentive ends on May 1st and is dependent on our inventory.


Order your topper now before our supplies are depleted! Remember these also make fun Christening, baby shower, and birthday gifts!
 
We have 18 different font choices to choose from and for the DIY brides, you can purchase the toppers without crystals to put your own spin on them!  All photos are taken by me and if you use them please please please credit me :o)

Swarovski Crystal

Sorry about the flash!!! These are uber sparkly though!!

A work in progress :o) which also shows what the toppers look like without crystals :o) this was a Grade A Rhinestone Topper

Colored Crystal Topper

What to do for a bout....

Feathers and bling of course!!!!  Of course since I will have feathers nearly everywhere at my wedding I have decided to go with feather boutonnieres to save time and money!! I am actually doing them for a client at a June wedding and she and I adored the idea!!! Here are some examples of what currently has my heart aflutter...

Instead of pearls I'd do bling...

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Since I love orchids this is also a great alternative if all feathers are too "out there"

The Knot

Let them eat Cake!!

We have decided on our cake!! Yummy!! I cannot wait to go to our tastings!! I am thinking of strawberry with a whipped strawberry filling, a chocolate with chocolate ganache layer and a regular vanilla layer for my fiance and the kiddies!!! We will probably do a rolled fondant topping and I of course will do the topper.  I will be borrowing the cake plate from my mom or grandmom or M's mom because I love the idea of making it more like an heirloom piece.