Wishful Wednesday

I wish...

that my birthday would get here faster!

...only one more week to go...

{I'm anxiously awaiting my gifts.}

photo : chicago now

Wedding Flowers

I know most people prefer real flowers for their wedding bouquets. And, I know most people in the wedding business tend to look down on silk florals. I, on the other hand, am all for them...especially when one is a budget bride. I am a budget bride. Ergo, I will be using silk bouquets. I debated whether or not to splurge for real flowers for myself, but I think it would be rude if only I had them. Do you agree?

So...after my trip to Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago, I decided to have my lovely ladies carry white tulips. I know they are a spring flower and that my wedding is in the winter, but they look snowy white. If I'm making a faux pas, please do not tell me. I'll be self-conscious about it! :)

photo : soda head

I am, however, having an issue deciding what color and type flowers I should carry. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm seriously at a loss. I thought about cream peonies, but I figured the white tulips and cream peonies might clash. Plus, my color scheme doesn't really give way to many other flower color choices. Blech. Dilemma. Dilemma. Why me?

Musical Monday - Ne-Yo

So...I have a HUGE guilty pleasure. Like, MAJOR guilty pleasure! It's called Disney Princess movies. I love, love, love them. They are entirely entertaining and uplifting. Plus, I simply adore the music. My favorite part of Disney movies is being able to sing along.

Well, Disney's The Princess and the Frog came out on DVD this past Tuesday.

I saw it when it came out in theaters back in December.

I rented the movie Friday afternoon and watched it three times before returning it on Saturday afternoon.

Sad? Maybe.

But, thoroughly enjoyable!

The music is thrilling, and I love the time period in which the movie is set.

So, I picked a song from the movie to share with you today.

It's a lovely modern song sung by Ne-Yo.

For the way you changed my plans
For being the perfect distraction

For the way you took the idea that I had
of everything that I wanted to have
and made me see there was something missing...

For the ending of my first begin
(And) For the rare and unexpected friend

For the way you're something that I'd never choose
but at the same time something I don't wanna lose
and never wanna be without ever again...

You're the best thing I never knew I needed
when you appear I had no idea...

You're the best thing I never knew I needed
so now it's so clear I need you here, always...

My accidental happily (ever after)
The way you smile and how you comfort me (with your laughter)

I must admit you were not a part of my book
but now if you open it up and take a look
you're the beginning and the end of every chapter...

You're the best thing I never knew I needed
when you appear I had no idea...

You're the best thing I never knew I needed (that I needed)
so now it's so clear I need you here, always...

Who knew knew that I could be...
So unexpectedly...
Undeniably happy (yeah)
With you right here, right here next to me...

You're the best thing I never knew I needed
when you appear I had no idea...

You're the best thing I never knew I needed (that I needed)
so now it's so clear I need you here, always...

...Now it's so clear, I need you here always

lyrics : sing365

In His Finest

Instead of using words to describe Mr. GrapeJuice, I will use this video.

Because, the moment I saw this I laughed; it captures him perfectly!

Thank you, Sears Blue Appliance Crew. :)

Wedding Fact Friday

I love the chivalry of this!

 "The bride stands to the groom's left during a Christian ceremony because, in bygone days, the groom needed his right have free to fight off other suitors." (source) 

photo : metro mix - hudson valley