Rogue Bride sent out her Save the Dates and lo and behold, I got one! Thanks Rogue! She’s a classy lady. Basically, I offered to do her Day-of coordination and the sweetie pie in turn sent me real-deal Save the Dates – like I’m a real guest or something. Awwww. Of course, I have to blog about it. So I called Rogue and asked her to share her tips.

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Look Back Lesson #1 | The Guest List

A few weeks ago I was chatting with Rogue Bride about her guest list woes. She’s on a tight budget by wedding standards and she writes:

“Fundamentally, I really want everyone on my massive list to be with us.”

I replied, “No one cares about your wedding like you do.” Harsh? Maybe, but it’s true. Let me explain.

Image from Siesser Photography via Brides, via Pinterest

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Did you know I’m an Amazon Prime member? I get free 2-day shipping, which means I can have the best of both worlds when shopping online: I get my purchases in a timely manner, and I get that Christmas-like feeling waiting for my package.

Image from Save-on-Crafts via Pinerest

Yesterday I bought a roll of burlap ribbon. Despite what others may say I think burlap is a classic design element for casual rustic mountain brides. So I bought some Burlap ribbon. Don’t know what I’ll do with it, but here are a few ideas: (more…)

Let’s face it. Even if you’re not the biggest dress fan now, dresses are going to be a major part of your life this next year or so as you plan your wedding. (more…)

We Will Miss you Sarah!!!

Image from Powder Mag

I am not in the habit of writing obituaries or memorials on this blog, but I’m so shaken up over Sarah Burke’s death that it would feel wrong for me not to. I think other mountain brides, especially western mountain bride who ski will remember Burke as the powerhouse free skier who dominated the superpipe, who lobbied early on for the inclusion of female athletes in the X games. Burke went on to become an X Games champion. Most recently, she successfully lobbied the Winter Olympic Committee to include the super pipe in the 2014 Winter Olympics.  Beautiful, easy-going, and one of the best skiers ever (male or female) I will remember Sarah for paving the way for other female athletes to compete in top tier competitions and pushing the envelope in freestyle skiing.

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