Image from Once Wed

I love lemonade. I love everything about it: its color, its taste, that its a metaphor for picnics, and sweet love, and innocence. When I was a girl, about 9 or 10, I would save buy fresh lemons with my allowance. I would bring my booty home, and squeeze the lemons, add a touch of water (I like super sour lemonade) and lots of sugar. It was the best. By the time I was a teenager, I was a self-professed connosueir of lemonade. I would seek out hand-crafted lemonade from the best resteraunts in the Berkshires, where I grew up. This time I would use my babysitting money to buy the $3 and $4 concoctions and a small appetizor, so I would not look too cheap. But I was really there for the lemonade.

I think lemonade is the perfect refreshemnt for southern weddings.

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After a year, I have finally gotten around to putting my wedding gown up for sale on a local Craigs List. I am not sure why it has taken so long. I do feel a slight emotional tug at letting it go (along with a number of my DIY decorations and supplies.) I loved wearing that dress. I felt so good, and it really was a perfect dress for one of the happiest days of my life. But I will not dwell on that here or now.

What I do what to share with you is this little gem of a video I found on YouTube on how to take your measurements when buying a one worn or vintage wedding gown online. I mentioned in Your Wedding Dress: Green and Cheap that you should ask for measurements instead of dress sizes. The following video will help ensure that your measurements will match that perfect wedding gown you've found online.

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These couple of weeks I have been busy reaching out to local wedding professionals in the hopes of bringing you tips and tricks from the pros. Note: I have received no money for this post. It is not a sponsored post.

Photo Courtesy of Palettes of Perfection

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Happy Saint Paddy’s Day! There are so many things I love about living close to Asheville. There are so many eco-friendly folks here.

In honor of “wearing green” for the day, I thought I’d go over my top five picks for making your wedding green, or eco-friendly. (more…)

Etsy Find: Pinwheels. Use them in your bridal portraits, in your guests photobooth, line your aisle withthem if you’re an outdoor bride, or pass them out as fun favors…

Who doesn’t love Etsy lately? I mean really, what’s not to love? Well, I sure love these pinwheels! They’d make fun props for your bridal portraits or your in your guest photo booth. If you’re an outdoor bride, consider lining your aisle with them for a fun, whimsical look. Or how about giving them as favors to the children at your wedding? The possibilities are endless…

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