BlogBloghttp://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010-03-09T22:54:44ZSquarespaceSeating : Where do you stand?http://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/3/9/seating-where-do-you-stand.htmljomygoodness2010-03-09T21:56:04Z2010-03-09T21:56:04ZThere are so many options these days when it comes to seating for a wedding... And, if you're having your ceremony take place in a completely different venue as your reception, the options are insane.  What's really popular these days are lounge seating with benches & chairs in various shapes, colors, sizes, & comfort.  Really.  Don't get me started on accessorizing the chairs with flowers, ribbons, fabric, or bling... there's also the option of styling up the seat cushion/padding, which is a great way to personalize it.  I don't think chiavari chairs will ever go out of style--at least, not anytime soon.  I recall a time when seat covers were the thing & your wedding wasn't as glam as it should be without chair covers.  They're ideal if you are getting stuck with banquet chairs that completely clash with your wedding colors & style.  

{left to right - row 1: Amy and Stuart, Trista Lerit; row 2: Victor Sizemore, Jessica Claire; row 3: Elizabeth Messina, Alice Hu Photography; row 4: The Modern Type Photography, Boutwell Studio; row 5: Ryan Phillips Photography}

Do chairs/seating really make a difference?  Of course they do.  Where do you stand on chairs & seating?

 

]]>Movie Monday :: Greasehttp://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/3/8/movie-monday-grease.htmljomygoodness2010-03-08T08:00:41Z2010-03-08T08:00:41ZThis is on my list of all-time favorites... I remember being in second grade re-enacting this scene during recess.  Weird-o, huh?  Even at the young age of eight, I appreciated how gorgeous I found her open-toe platforms.  I still swoon when I see them... 

 

I'm working on some ideas for a wedding that may/may not incorporate carnival-esque details.  I'm very excited to say the least.  So many great & inspiring ideas from this movie.  Do movies inspire the details for your big day?

]]>Twenty-Ten: No. 9 (February 27 - March 5)http://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/3/5/twenty-ten-no-9-february-27-march-5.htmljomygoodness2010-03-06T03:24:42Z2010-03-06T03:24:42ZAnother fabulous week in the blog world, and I must admit I'm still pretty pumped about doing these weeks in review.  

* Completely digging the Style Dare on LA Style Unveiled's The Lounge.  I dig it. 

* Oh Hello Friend has a crafty DIY save-the-date project featured on 100 Layer Cake.

* Wish Upon a Wedding is all over the blogosphere, such as Broke Ass Bride!

* David's Bridal giveaway on EverOurs!  Hurry! It ends Monday!

* I'm not over dessert tables, so I adore the one featured on Inspired Bride.  Styling by Shauna Younge (seen below).

seen on The Inspired Bride; shot by Sweet Shibui Photography; styled by Shauna Younge

 

* Alice in Wonderland inspiration board on Green Wedding Shoes.

* Love the 'Have Your Cake' inspiration board on Snippet & Ink.

* You must check out the Inspiration to Creation : Voyage of Love on I Love Lolliblog!

* Absolutely, positively adore (seriously, my jaw dropped) the tablescape on Junebug Weddings!  It was done by Amanda Auer & her In The Now team; florals by Lauryl Lane; stationery by Kathy of Love At First Invite.

* Swooning over the Edwards Scissorhands 'Winter in Summer' wedding featured on Rock 'n Roll Bride.

* Cute around the world kids' party on the Ritzy Bee blog.

* Love the pillows featured on MadeByGirl... perfect for the theme of possibly an upcoming wedding.

* Oscar party ideas on the Hostess blog!

* Head over heels in love with the Johanna Johnson dresses & accessories featured on Brenda's Wedding Blog.

* The ABC paper cups on Hip Hostess are so cute... definitely something worth using for a kids birthday party.

* I drooled when I saw the business cards featured on PaperCrave.

* I can't get over how stunning these invites are on Oh So Beautiful Paper!

* Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs has a new blogging venture.

* Fun color palette on Color Collective.

* I love ice cream, so I love the details behind this party on TomKat Studio!

 

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My top 10 favorite photos posted by photographers this week!  {left to right - row 1: Studio EMP, Jessica Claire, Caroline Tran, Cakes & Kisses Photography, Meg Perotti Photographer; row 2: Anne McElwain Photography, EnPointe Photography, Sarah Rhoads Photographers, Flory Photo, Mark Brooke}

Studio EMP   Jessica Claire
 Caroline Tran  Cakes & Kisses Photography  Meg Perotti Photographer 
 Anne McElwain Photography
 EnPointe Photography  Sarah Rhoads Photographers  Flory Photo  Mark Brooke 
]]>Jomygoodness hearts Jim Hjelm's 2010 collectionhttp://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/3/5/jomygoodness-hearts-jim-hjelms-2010-collection.htmljomygoodness2010-03-05T08:00:15Z2010-03-05T08:00:15ZI have a confession.  I have many loves.  So many talented & inspiring designers out there do it for me, but all I've got to say is, "Can you blame me?"  I've featured my favorites of Jim Hjelm in 2008.  I suppose what I love most about Jim Hjelm's designs are how feminine they are.  They seem to accentuate the waist.  Whether it's lace or drapery, the make me swoon.  These shots below are via Martha Stewart Weddings.  Be sure to scroll to the very bottom to see my absolute favorite of the collection.  Gorgeous!

 

This one is my favorite!!! Lots of layers & ruffles.  Isn't it absolutely stunning?  Seriously, I'm drooling!

]]>Mix It Up #73 : Ace of Spadeshttp://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/3/4/mix-it-up-73-ace-of-spades.htmljomygoodness2010-03-04T08:01:00Z2010-03-04T08:01:00Z

I'm very much inspired by casino, roulette & gambling as we iron out the details to my sister-in-law's birthday party.  I thought this would be fun, because when you're playing cards, who doesn't love the Ace of Spades?  I got this recipe from Everything.com.  It's super easy and should taste very good.  I like that you fill with soda, so you can make it as strong or weak as you want.  Yum.

Ace of Spades

  • 1 oz Crown Royal Canadian whiskey
  • 1 oz amaretto
  • cola to fill
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    Add Crown Roayl & amaretto into a highball glass.  Fill the rest of the glass with your cola of choice.  Enjoy!

    *recipe from Everything.com

    Don't forget to check out HappyHourCard.com to see what entertainment savings you can benefit from!

    ]]>    Contest :: Free Photography from BabcockStudiohttp://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/3/3/contest-free-photography-from-babcockstudio.htmljomygoodness2010-03-03T08:00:48Z2010-03-03T08:00:48ZI hardly do contests on my blog {I know, I know... gotta work on that}, but I couldn't pass this one up.  Sarah Babcock reached out to me about her upcoming contest.  Amazing!  One lucky couple will get the opportunity to have their wedding shot for FREE.  Yup, you read that correctly. F-R-E-E!  Don't believe me?  Check out Sarah's post on her blog.

    Here's what you'll get: 

    - full wedding day coverage

    - disc of edited high resolution photos

    - online slideshow of wedding highlights

    All you need to do is send Sarah the details of your big day.  Let her know what inspires you, and the details that are inspiring your wedding.  Describe your couple style, what fun details you will be including... Include photos too, but remember to credit the photographer, magazine, or source.  Lastly, tell us what you are going to use your newly saved money for, should you win this contest... more flowers? open bar? Let us know by emailing this to contest@babcockstudio.com by 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 31.  

    All entries will be reviewed & finalists will be announced & selected by April 6, 2010.  Then we are opening it up to the world to vote for their favorite couple.  Voting will end April 20, 2010.  

    Unfortunately, this contest only applies to you couples who are getting married within the continental US between May 2010 and May 2011.  It is also subject to Sarah's availability.  Travel will need to be provided by the couple, if the winning couple's wedding takes place more than 150 miles from the zip code 45409.

    What are you waiting for, brides & grooms?  I know it's not due until March 31, but don't procrastinate!  Good luck, all!

    ]]>    Inspiration : Casino Royale {Black & White Color palette}http://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/3/2/inspiration-casino-royale-black-white-color-palette.htmljomygoodness2010-03-02T08:00:29Z2010-03-02T08:00:29ZSo, my sister-in-law's birthday is coming up.  She's looking to have a black & white party, with some cocktails (of course), food, dancing, & roulette.  At least, that's the plan for now.  I thought I would put together a simple black & white color palette, with Casino Royale as the inspiration.  I like to call it Let it Ride.

    Black & white chips, dice, top hats, martinis...a little bling & ruffles too... you know how much I love black & white color palettes.  

    "Let It Ride" - Black & white color palette. Inspiration: Casino Royale

    {left to right - row 1: Weddings by Marius, Your Bridal Stop; row 2: Bernard Maisner, Jennifer Skog; row 3: Jonathan Canlas, Joy Marie Photo; row 4: Joe Elario; row 5: Jasmine Star - with styling by JL Designs & placecards by Allison Howell; row 6: Stone Blue Productions Photography, Bonnie Tsang}

    ]]>    Movie Monday :: The Officehttp://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/3/1/movie-monday-the-office.htmljomygoodness2010-03-01T16:52:39Z2010-03-01T16:52:39ZOk, so it's not a movie, but I thought I couldn't NOT include the wedding on The Office in the mix.  No such thing as a perfect wedding/event... ever!  Someone once told me that a successful event is when no one complains about anything afterward.  Seriously?  How do you measure a successful event?  

    ]]>    Twenty-Ten: No. 8 (February 20 - February 26)http://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/2/27/twenty-ten-no-8-february-20-february-26.htmljomygoodness2010-02-27T22:35:34Z2010-02-27T22:35:34ZOk, friends.  As I watch Sex & The City (again) and hear that Baby song by Justin Bieber (thanks to Joel who insists on playing it a thousand times in a row), here are my favorite posts from around the web this week.

     

    * Ruffled has a downloadable wedding menu/table number template.

    * I love the Chewing the Cud gift wrap featured on Forget Me Knot Weddings.

    * I am also in love the black-tie bbq inspiration board on Postcards and Pretties.

    * Mika 78 guest blogged this fun (+ adorable) DIY project on 100 Layer Cake.

    * Parcel Post has some lavendar/purple inspiration that I became completely head over heels for.

    by Parcel Post

    * The save-the-date hankerchiefs on One Lovely Day are dreamy.

    * Check out Twig & Thistle's DIY projects for an amazing Oscar party.

    * Miss Luzel of i do-it-yourself (iDiY) is feeling a little lacy & rightfully so.  Congratulations on your wonderful news, Luzel!

    * I'm inspired by the vintage-styled chalk boards on Design*Sponge.

    * I adore the weekly wrap on PaperCrave.  Beatifully done by Such Pretty Things.

    * It's all about pansies & blush on Snippet & Ink.

    * Color Collective has a darling color palette.

    by Color Collective

    * I was tickled pink by Couture Parties' pink + gray safari party.

    * I am very much in love with this inspiration to reality design featured on The Bride's Cafe.

    * The coasters featured on Amy Atlas are gorgeous.

    * Flights of Fancy gives us instructions on invitation assembly.  Check out the series. 

    * The ever-talented Kimberly Canale of Inspired Goodness gives us the DIY instructions on some paper holders.

    * What is a Maximalist?  Find out on the ABCD Design blog.

    * You know how much I love black, white, & red, so I love the inspiration board on Trendsetting Wedding.

    * You must check out Everything Fabulous to see a list of some Oscar-party idea links.

     

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    Here are my favorite shots from the web this week {left to right - row 1: Sarah K Chen Photography, Stephanie Fay Photography, Stephanie Williams Photography, Meg Perotti, The Peeping Thom; row 2: Christian Oth Studio, Jim Kennedy, Adrienne Gunde Photography, a la mode*, Rowell Photography}

    Sarah K Chen Photography  Stephanie Fay Photography  Stephanie Williams Photography  Meg Perotti  The Peeping Thom 
     Christian Oth Studio Jim Kennedy  Adrienne Gunde Photography   a la mode*
    		 Rowell Photography 
    ]]>    I'm in love with Kelli Murray's workhttp://www.jomygoodness.com/blog/2010/2/26/im-in-love-with-kelli-murrays-work.htmljomygoodness2010-02-26T08:01:01Z2010-02-26T08:01:01ZHave you checked out Kelli Murray's store on etsy?  Have you checked out her blog?  I must say Kelli is one talented artist.  I know I say this a lot, but I can look at her work for hours, admiring & fascinated.  A little bitty piece of me wishes I was a talented artist like her.  She is a designer for Jedidah clothing among other things.

    Kelli just got married.  Beautiful wedding, gorgeous bride, and every wedding-obsessers dream.  So many details.  You can check it out on Green Wedding Shoes, if you haven't done so already.   I am trying to resist from buying everything from her etsy store.  I thought I would share some of her work below.  Don't tell me you wouldn't want something like that hanging somewhere in your home/office.  I know I would.  I find her artwork truly inspiring, which makes my imagination soar.  I think I'm going to buy Bride to Be.

    Owl Feathers by Kelli MurrayBride to Be by Kelli MurrayLet Me Fly by Kelli MurrayDreamers Awake by Kelli MurrayFree Bird by Kelli Murray

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