Yes, things have been manic around here. I wanted to pop in super quickly though to give an update on what the hold up is!
Archive for August, 2008
I’ve Been Waiting For Somebody
August 25, 2008That’s it. The day is here. I’m ready to make the announcement!
I’m thrilled to say this year’s blog contest writer will be …
In Love With A Girl
August 18, 2008And our last finalist … I think you’ll be loving this one! 
WEDDING BLOGGING – FROM THE GROOM’S PERSPECTIVE…
The Intro’s:
For all of you reading this blog thinking “let’s see what this bride has to say about her wedding planning to date, and if she’s going through the same fun &/or stress as me” you’re going to get a little surprise…..I’m the groom!
It seems that most of the blogs out there are from the bride’s point of view which is most likely due to the fact that every groom’s head is spinning and the last thing we have the ability to do right now is blog about the process.
where did all the pew bows go?
August 15, 2008
JESS-I was just standing in our shop, enjoying the tunes on the stereo and watching the street as my hands flipped shiny ribbons back and forth into simple pew bows for tomorrows wedding. As my mind wandered I suddenly realized it has been at least a year since I made a pew bow.
I am not sure when they seemed to go out of vogue, but as I think on it more I now barely even mention them in a consultation as no bride seems to want to go that route. Which I think is a real shame. Pew ends, chair decorations, aisle markers, call them want you will, these are one of those little details that people don’t miss if you don’t do them, but boy do they notice when you do!
Shake Ya Tail Feather
August 15, 2008Going for a theme again with this week’s Etsy favourites … feathers! Let me tell you … their style has come a LONG way in weddings since my mom’s blue & white all feathers bouquets back in the nineties (no offense, Mom). I have a feeling even she would agree with this one after seeing these pictures
Hats have been making a comeback on this side of the pond for a while now. I love the colours in this one by GillBoulter!
Fell For The Woman Just When I Met Her
August 14, 2008Still going strong with the contest entries! This one comes from the lovely Michelle …
Wedding proposals are tough. There’s a lot of pressure to do them right, so that there’s a good story to regale everyone with afterwards. Before getting engaged ourselves, FH and I thought we had heard just about every type of engagement story.
One friend was falling asleep after a long day of work when her boyfriend suddenly turned on their bedroom light, reached under the bed for the ring, and abruptly proposed. She said yes, and fell promptly back to sleep.
Shed Some Light On Me Please
August 13, 2008Today Moments That Shine went on a road trip and met up with the extremely talented and lovable Jessica of JBSmith Photography. We were in search for some new business shots and maybe a little gossiping over lunch. Good friends, good laughs, good times all around. The day didn’t start off well with the missing of the GO Train and a bit of a rain storm (and humidity!) but I know in the end it was worth it.
While Jess makes us wait for the final product, I thought I’d post a few pictures of her on the job … it’s fun to turn the tables on the photographer for once … even if it’s only pictures of her back 
We’re Gonna Be Alright
August 13, 2008Today let’s go with …
“Along for the Bride”
One of my biggest struggles in the process of wedding planning has been the whole idea of “envisioning my dream wedding”. Most of the things I think I want (a pretty dress, good food, good music, and an open bar) are not based on some childhood fantasy, but rather on the things I’ve criticized about other peoples’ weddings.
Case in point: I realized that the physical staging of the ceremony was important to me not when I closed my eyes and pictured my own vows, but when I watched two friends stand awkwardly two feet apart during their ceremony a few weeks ago, largely because their officiant hadn’t given them direction during the rehearsal. While I’d never expect my partner and I not to hold hands during the ceremony, it was only then that it dawned on me how important it was. So, while I might not have my own unique wedding vision, I can at least envision the things I don’t want.
And Now To Me You’re Everything
August 12, 2008Another fabulous finalist in the blog contest!
Nervous isn’t the right word. Anxious either. Paranoid? Maybe.
I knew from day one that I liked her. Love her even. But what if she didn’t like me? That would be awkward to say the least.
I prepped myself that morning, took my time in the shower, blew my hair out nice, apply just the right amount of makeup and took a look at myself in the mirror. Yes, that would do.
I hopped in my car and parked at the designated spot agreed to by one of my bridesmaids, and got into her car.
“You ready?” she said with a smile.
“I think so.” I said back, clenching my fists, willing them not to go clammy.
You Are My Twin Moon
August 11, 2008Our next featured blog entry is from a fun bride planning things from a bit of an untraditional angle … it sounds like it’s going to be great!
Here Come the Brides…
In general, I have found that living life as one part of a lesbian duo is less hassle than the straight alternative. When we see a new mother holding a baby we both grab our abdomens in that oh-God-I-wish-I-could-just-steal-him/her-and-move-to-Hawaii-kinda-way and totally get what the other is feeling. When my dear Aunt Flo has come to visit and having sex seems less appealing than dropping a cartoon anvil on my lovely fiancée’s head, she is able to hand me a bottle of Midol, rub my feet and not take any of my crazy-talk personally. Nobody in my household thinks that it’s funny to fart and hold somebody’s head under the sheets. I can dress my terrier in a leopard print jacket with pink-fur on the collar without a lot of flack (true story). And agreeing on a video at Blockbuster is actually quite easy.
