Aug 31
Following last night’s Lady Gaga concert (which was mind-blowing), I was feeling inspired to step outside my normal fashion choices. So, for today’s edition of #TuesdayShoesday, I present:
The Giuseppe Zanotti Sash Pump. Sold at Barney’s this beauty retails for the unfortunate price of $1,195. But it’s still pretty awesome.
Check out some other great picks at Here Comes the Blog, Weddings & Pretty Things, Postcards and Pretties, Landlocked Bride and Life in the Super Burbs.
Aug 27
I’m really loving the look of wheatgrass for centerpieces, table decor and placecard holders. As you all know, our wedding reception is being held at Hazeltine National Golf Course – so grass seems to be an appropriate decoration.
Photo credit: mimminie
Photo credit: Elizabeth Anne Designs
Have you seen wheatgrass used at weddings? Does it look too casual?
Aug 23
We’ve got 10.5 months to go until the wedding, and things are falling into place nicely (knock on wood). Yesterday, Andy and I met our photographer at the University of Minnesota for our engagement session. We met in college, so incorporating that story into our pictures was very exciting.
Side note: big thanks to the folks at Jimmy John’s for letting me get dressed in the bathroom. Both Andy and I were running a tad bit late on Sunday…
Our photographer, Erik Hendrickson, did a great job of making us feel comfortable and not horribly awkward.
Of all the photos we took, I am most excited to see the set when we were in our rival football jerseys. Andy is a Minnesota Vikings fan and I am a Green Bay Packers fan, which makes football season a tense time in our house 
However, since we both love sports, throwing on our jerseys was a necessity – and I’m sure made for some great photos.
We should hopefully have them in a few weeks, so I’ll be anxiously waiting to share them with everyone.
Next on our to do list: GO TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY. We need to find a ceremony site, ASAP.
Aug 17
I have been obsessed with nude shoes for the past few weeks. And, I really really really want to get a pair for our e-session this weekend. Trusty Zappos never fails to encourage my habit.
It’s finally starting to feel like the wedding is coming… we’re having our e-session this Sunday evening. I can’t wait, and have been practicing my good angles – no double chins in these photos 
While browsing my favorite wedding blogs, I couldn’t help but notice a trend amongst many: inspiration boards. So, I tried to make my own. It definitely doesn’t compare to those that I’ve seen, but the process was fun.
We’re taking our pictures on campus at the University of Minnesota, where we met. One area of campus, called Dinkytown, has great graffiti and an urban vibe that I really dig. So, my vision for our shoot includes graffiti, cityscapes, etc. I have picked a navy blue dress and yellow flats for one of my outfits, hence the color swatches.
Like I said, it’s definitely not awesome, but it helps me understand what I’m imagining for our photos.
Any tips on e-sessions from you experienced brides? How about tips for preventing my groom from defaulting to his horrible fake smile?
Photo credits. Flickr: jbartimus, 1314 Studio, Victoria Souza, Flickr: Studiobaker
