Sorry for the absolute lack of blogging lately; I’ve been out sick and well, the computer has been the last thing on my mind this week. (Bad blogger…no biscuit for you!).

But, I couldn’t let this go without posting. The much talked about cell phone law takes effect in Washington State today. What does this mean for the wedding world? Well, if you have a hands-free device, not much, but for the rest of us who haven’t converted…watch out. This means vendors and brides and grooms alike. And let’s face it. So much of wedding planning is done via cell phone, it’s hard to get around. So just be careful out there. No one wants to get pulled over for cell phone usage on the way to a tasting.  

To read more about the law check out the Seattle PI article here.

Image source here. 

I had a few more great pictures from the May 24th wedding that Stacey Jehlik coordinated, and I just had to share. Everything about this reception venue was gorgeous. Even the bathrooms! Tony’s Catering owns The Fairview Club, and it really is a vendors venue…so easy to work in. Anyway, on to the pictures!

Craig’s List Find #15

Curly Willow branches for decoratiions - $25 (woodinville)

Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-06-09, 11:57AM PDT

Curly willow branches
We cut up the whole top of a tree to get large and small branches to decorate for a wedding. You can take them all for $25.00
Ask for Howard or Molly @ 425 485 7227

Craig’s List Find #16

Tiffany Blue 24″ Paper Lanterns - $200 (Renton)

Reply to: sale-714179016@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-09, 6:04PM PDT

I have 48 aqua/tiffany blue lanterns for sale, perfect for a Tiffany blue wedding! Each are 24 inches in diameter. They’ve only been used once for our wedding reception last summer. The photo is attached below. $200 for the lot.

Craig’s List Find #17

IVORY TABLE LINENS - $15 (bellingham)

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Date: 2008-06-10, 10:53AM PDT

9 90″ Round- $15/ea
7 120″ Banquet- $15/ea
1 13.5′ Table skirt- $25

These tableclothes are all in excellent condtion, 100% polyester.
Perfect for a wedding!
Will sell all for $250 Call 360-734-2130 or 360-410-1264

Craig’s List Find #18

WEDDING CANOPIES (Bellingham)

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Date: 2008-06-10, 11:03AM PDT

We have a 40×80 push-pole syle tent and a 30×45 frame style tent for sale. Both are in excellent condition, clean, no tears or holes. Both come with heavy-duty aluminum poles, 16 guage mildew resistant vinyl tops, all the straps, stakes and rathchets.

Call 360-734-2130 or 360-410-1264 Only serious inquiries only please.

Craig’s List Find #19

Fiberglass Roman Style Wedding Arch and Columns - $995 (Edmonds)

Reply to: sale-714977622@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-10, 11:31AM PDT

This beautiful Greek or Roman style arch is the perfect backdrop for any wedding ceremony. The intricate detail in the caps has to be seen in person to be appriciated. The bases of the columns are weighted, so the unit is very steady. The price includes the arch, 2 column plant stands and 2 large urns for flowers.
Call, email or stop by Millers Rent-All (425)778-0141 22901 Hwy 99 Edmonds, Wa 98026
M-F 7:30-6 Sat 8-6 Sun 9-5

Craig’s List Find #13

Black lanterns - $7 (Ballard)

Reply to: sale-715230608@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-10, 3:15PM PDT

33 really cool black hanging lanterns up for grabs! I used them at my wedding and they looked awesome hanging from the ceiling with candles lit inside. They are a little over 13″ in height with a 10″ chain and hook attachment. Also be really cool outside on a patio. Contact Johnna at 425-765-9126 if interested. Am willing to adjust the price if you want to purchase multiples.

Craig’s List Find #14

Votive/Tealight candle holders - $35 (Bonney Lake)

Reply to: sale-714956930@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-10, 11:17AM PDT

180 candle holders that I used on the tables at my wedding reception. They have no wax residue- I used the tealights with a foil bottom. I will also include 2 packs of Ikea tealights (200 candles), unopened. The candles burn for approx. 4 hours.

This would be one for Wordless Wednesday, but I can never let a picture go without a few words. This is Stacey Jehlik, Wedding Coordinator extraordinaire, fellow ABC member, and owner of Breathe…Savor the Day. I was lucky enough to be asked to help her with a wedding last holiday weekend, and while at the rehearsal, I snapped a few pictures. This happens to be my favorite…

This is what a wedding coordinator looks like. It really explains why there aren’t a lot of pictures of coordinators on their own website because they never stay still when they’re on the job. Cheers to you, Stacey…it was a beautiful wedding!

Sometimes a small venue or private residence will get the word out via Craig’s List, and sometimes, couples don’t want to lose the deposit.

Craig’s List Find #12

WEDDING VENUE… Victorian Manor Snohomish - $300 (Snohomish)

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Date: 2008-05-29, 9:18AM PDT

My husband and I were planning a wedding for this year. We decided to elope in Leavenworth. We had to pay 1/2 of the wedding venue to reserve the date. It was to be on a Saturday so we paid $700 down.
We are looking into wether we can transfer the deposit to another couple. Please let me know if you would be interested in having a wedding here. It would save you $400 on your wedding venue, if you were to get married on the weekend.

The place is really cute, very affordable, and you could certainly take advantage everything she has to offer. One stop shop.

Anyways, im still investigating but let me know if you would be interested.

Here is the website… http://www.victorianmanor-at-sno.com

I’m so excited! Last month, Miss Cherry Pie of Weddingbee fame talked about gathering up mason jars for centerpieces and candle holders. I told her I had a few around the house after a thorough garage cleaning and offered them up. We met, had a tasty beverage at Starbucks and talked weddings for a few minutes. Then two boxes lighter, I went home. I was hoping for maybe a post with a picture of the jars she’s collected and because I’m a dork, I know I could spot some of the more unusual ones I gave her.

But that wasn’t all she did! Read here for a fantastic thank you post dedicated to yours truly.

I feel so happy; our jars are famous. Thanks Miss Cherry Pie!

Images courtesy of Miss Cherry Pie and Weddingbee

Sorry for the recent absence in blogging. I’ve been keeping busy, but I have loads to catch my readers up on.

First, here’s an article about Washington Redskin’s player, Chris Cooley about his recent (at the time upcoming) marriage to former cheerleader Christy. Maybe it was the fact that it was a Washington State player, or maybe it was because he put himself out there and said what I hear other couples say about their spouses; he loves her and he’s excited to get married. My favorite excerpt:

“While I can’t wait to put the ring on I’ve had some resoundingly bad conversations over the last couple of months. Golf may have an uncountable list of ethics, though bothering a complete stranger about getting married is not one of them. First of all, I’m excited for the big day, so please don’t feel sorry for me because marriage sucks for you. No, I’m not nervous, I don’t want any marriage advice, and yes Christy’s mom is still hot.”

Yes, people love to dole out the “don’t do it” advice when they’re not being asked. I’m sure it can’t be any easier for someone with celebrity status. Fans can be notoriously rough critics.

If you’re into the Redskins, Chris Cooley or any kind of sports celebrity marriages, you can check out more at his non-football blog here. For just wedding related posts, click here.

I’m going to take a break from my Bellingham posts and throw in a Craig’s List find. Some couples, when faced with the cost of renting plates, flatware, glasses and linens decide that it would be better just to buy the items and sell them afterwards. Here are few people on Craig’s List who did just that.

Craig’s List Find # 10

plates glass bowls catering dinner wedding - $450 (west seattle)

Reply to: sale-696307722@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-26, 9:28PM PDT

I was going to start a catering business but I found out that I can’t cook worth a damn. So you are going to get a great deal on this matching service for 125. Catering style dinner ware. I am selling the whole thing starting with 175 -7 1/2” salad / desert plates, 125- 10 ¾” dinner plates, 5- Large 10 ¼ round by 4” tall salad bowls, 11- 9 ½” round by 4” tall glass floating candle bowls With gold trim, 110- 7 1/2 “ tall water/ wine glasses see pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also have 3 large matching round platters, 2 large 40” tall vases with beautiful silk blue, pink& white flowers. 6 assorted vases, and 2 gold pillar candle holders. I am not interested in selling separate items. I paid over $900.00 used it one time for my sons wedding. I am asking ½ what I paid for it just 5 years ago $450.00

Craig’s List Find #11

Wine Glasses and Drink Glasses (Renton/Bothell)

Reply to: sale-699584510@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-29, 8:20AM PDT

These are left over from my wedding reception. I have 90 12.5 oz Royal Leerdam Wine glasses and 143 Double Rock 13oz drink glasses. The drink glasses are thick high quality glasses.These are all clean and ready to go.

I would like to sell these in lots but am willing to break them up (more than 20) if needed.
Drinking Glasses:$1 each (20+)$60 for the lot
Wine Glasses: $1 each (20+) or $50 for the lot.

My bonus mom introduced me to Texture Clothing when she started wearing some fabulous long skirts. Now I’m not a skirt person by nature, but these were the kind of clothes that she could do everything in, so I was definitely curious. My first visit to her booth had me walking away with an earth brown market skirt and green long sleeve top of my own. I’ve been a fan ever since (and of course my guy is a fan since I’ve been wearing skirts). Not only are her clothes made locally, but they use earth-friendly materials, waste little, and have wonderful customer service. So my first day back to the market, and I went straight to her booth.

Before I gush any further about the clothes, there are two reasons this is wedding related. One…Texture Clothing makes up the majority of my wedding coordinating wardrobe. I wear the black comfy skirts and colorful tops to meetings with potential clients, bridal shows, ABC meetings and on the day of the event. (Click on my About page to see proof!)

The second reason is that she has a brand new line of dresses…oh yeah, can you say bridesmaids? I bought one of each color because I’m a sucker for beautiful clothing. But I’m also picky about quality.

She calls them the bottle dress, and they come in dusty blue and dusty yellow. They’re made from a hemp/p.e.t. blend (fabrics that, up until now have always a rough look), have finished seems and are oh so soft. For $98.00 a dress, you can’t be the price, and of course, Teresa does all the alterations.

I’m going to eventually get a wedding gown from her, but I thought these were a lovely addition to her line and a great possibility for weddings.