Cristabel & Derek! 8/16/08

Derek and Cristabel were so wonderful to work with and their wedding was so beautiful! I wish them the best of luck. Here are some pictures from their wedding. Thanks to Troy Grover for his photography

Tip of the Week: Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Stay one step ahead of any day of mishaps by stocking an emergency kit with items like the ones shown here. Make sure it's close at hand throughout your ceremony and reception, and you're sure to get hitched without a hitch. This could also be a great bridal shower gift.

For Clothing: 

1. Sewing kit with needles, thread, buttons, and safety pins

2. Toupee tape (for keeping clothes in place)

3. Scissors

4. Stick-on instant hemming tape

5. Clean nail polish (for runs)

6. White chalk (for masking stains)

From the Drugstore:

1. Breath mints

2. Bandages

3. Blister protection

4. Antacid

5. Pain Reliever

For Touch Ups:

1. Blotting papers

2. Cotton swabs

3. Tweezers

4. Emery board

5. Lip balm

6. Tissues

7. Hand lotion

8. Bobby pins

9. Comb

10. Lipstick

11. Powder

12. Small mirror

13. Nail polish (in the shade you're wearing)

by Martha Stewart Weddings

Planning Tip of the Week: Stay Cool For Summer

Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.annakuperberg.com

Backyard or farmland wedding receptions are just perfect for the summer! Hang paper lanterns from the trees. Place citronella candles everywhere! And display an antique bicycle, a wheelbarrow, a lawn mower or even a tractor, to use as a classic photo prop!

A major concern with having an outdoor wedding during the hot months is to keep your guests comfortable and refreshed. Readily fulfill thirst needs by back parking a row of old trucks directly behind the set-up bar. Fill the truck beds with ice and then an assorted selection of drinks!

Or, eliminate the cost of a bartender all together, and just park a few vintage trucks around your reception and fill each bed with an assortment of drinks. They are perfect self serve beverage stations.

from myweddings.com