Here’s a few more from our session…

You will not believe how much people were there that day at the beach from these pictures!

It looked like it was taken from a studio with a back draft but I assure you it was not…case in point – our hair is messed up from the breeze

Isn’t this one gorgeous?

Uh, yes, the cameras are still clicking…

Yes, yes, I know, I noticed where my hand was too

And no, I will not tell you what he whispered that made me giggle this much

It was such a blast working with Gwen and Matt as you can see in our pictures.

Next, deciding on what to do for the Save the Dates…

xoxo,
T

Over the last year or so I have gained weight – I used to be a size 0 and I am now a size 2/4. I blame it to my GG’s delicious cooking LOL. Please don’t get me wrong – I am not complaining. In fact I liked the weight I put on since I look so much healthier. However, this is the reason for me not finding anything to wear. My jeans are all tight now, my skirts go up when I walk and my dresses fit like Herve Leger’s bandage dresses. So, I need to update my wardrobe, starting with my work outfits:

1. French Connection Summer Spot Jacquard Dress. It is lightweight and perfect for work worn with pumps and dressed up with stilettos and multiple gold and silver bangles for a night out.

2. French Connection LA Story Trousers. These pants go well with any top. A printed bat wing top, nude open toe pumps, wood colored bracelets and patent notebook will be very chic for work. For a date night, toss on a glittered tank, multiple wood colored bracelets and heeled strappy sandals.

The Casa Marina and Jacksonville Beach are very memorable for us. It was where we went on our second date. The date that confirmed our feelings – that we were meant for each other and that we found our soul mates. So, we wanted to document that day by having our engagement pictures taken there.

Jackie Neal did my makeup. She was so nice and she made it look so natural! I didn’t feel like I was wearing any at all!

Gwen released a sneak peak of our Engagement Pictures on her blog. I am so excited to share some of my faves here and be sure to check the rest of the pictures in her blog and say hi!

I love how my GG is still taller than me even with 4 inches heels on!

Have a great 4th of July weekend my lovelies!!!

Here’s one example of how pressure and excitement and everything else can turn your vows to be a little comedic…

Tell me lovelies, did you write your own vows or did you go with the traditional vows?

xoxo,
T

As I have mentioned a while back, I work in the Information Technology and it is about time that Fashion and Technology collaborates. CISCO, a technology innovator, will unveil its architectural vision for Borderless Networks on October 20, 2010. You can register here to attend this virtual event.

Check out this video for what might be in store for all of you lovelies!

source: CISCO

Now, how cool is that!? My curiosity in this new technology is at its peak! What do you think lovelies?

Have a happy Wednesday!

xoxo,
T

Happy Wednesday lovelies!

xoxo,
T

I am starting a new feature in the blog called YouTube Wednesdays where anything goes.

And to start the feature, how crazy and wacky is this?

No, we are not doing this on our wedding. Although I did twitter after GG proposed to me which also automatically updated my FB status lol

xoxo,
T

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We, brides, spend a lot of time preparing for the big day. Meticulously planning the details of our wedding from the seating cards to the decorations, I know I want everything to be captured perfectly so when everything is done and over, we can look  back and relive every moment of it.
We have families who reside in different countries – Australia, Canada, Europe, Asia – you name it, and those who reside in different states. Unfortunately, not all of them will make it. This is another reason why photography is critical for me. I want the moment to be captured as it happens. So that when we share the pictures with them, they too will feel like they were there.

What were our criteria for hiring our photographers?

1. Clear photographs
We’ve interviewed a few photographers and noticed that the pictures were clear in their 5×7 samples or albums, but the blow up samples of the same pictures were blurry. Our conclusion – they were shooting in low resolution format.

2. We both like the photo-journalistic style of photography. I do love to pose and I like pictures that look like they came straight out of a magazine. But, I also love the candid shots. Those shots that you would have missed had they not captured it in camera.

3. I researched and viewed tons of websites before I contacted the photographers to meet with them in person and to view more of their printed work. It was very important for GG and I to meet them in person before hiring them to see if we will “click” or feel at ease with them.  How can you smile in the camera if the photographer is obnoxious? And of course, some of the guests are shy and so it might take someone with a fun personality to get them to smile.

4. Budget is also a factor. Although photography is 3rd in our list of priorities, we also have a limit set in our budget.

5. Credentials, references. I interviewed one photographer who bragged that she is a member of the PPA and is insured as well. When we got home I checked her out and did not find her there. Why is this important for us? PPA members’ works are reviewed by other photographers before they are admitted into the association. Who can be a photographer’s worse critic? A fellow photographer.

6. Insurance. Let’s say during the day of the wedding the camera fell and got submerged into the pond. All the pictures have been destroyed. If they are not insured, your pictures are gone!
So, after seeing tons of work. We had found our photographers! Yay! Our choice:

This husband and wife destination wedding photographers are just amazing!!!! Their work are gorgeous and their personality – awesome! We met with them over coffee at Starbucks and we ended up chatting and talking for 3 hours!  It’s like we have known them forever!
Gwen and I also have too much in common – we both love photography, we both love accessories and shoes! Now, how awesome is this – she gave me  one of her lens that they have not used for a while! Who does that?! Seriously! Soooo happy and excited to try it out!

We can’t wait for Gwen and Matt to take our pictures!
Check their awesome blog here.

xoxo,

T

***Reposted from http://www.itheewedevents.com, 24 May 2010

Seriously, now that the reality of us being engaged sunk in – I am struggling to get things started. So much to do, to consider, to think about. I am marrying the man of my dreams and I want it to be perfect!

I bought bridal magazines, tons of them! And seriously, all it did was get me all excited but even more lost on where to start! I went to the ever reliable Martha Stewart Weddings websites and started reading their checklists. I also registered at The Knot to use their free wedding website hosting.

We have tons of work to do! I was debating on getting a wedding planner/designer but my philosophy has always been – if I want it done right then I will have to do it. I am very hands-on in everything I do. And planning my wedding is definitely on the top. I am not saying we are not having one. I will need a wedding coordinator/planner for the month of the wedding. Why? The “month of” gets to be very stressful – I need someone to deal with all the stress of following up with all the vendors and making sure everything is delivered on time.

GG has been very supportive and very patient through all this. I do the research and scheduling of where we are going and he always ends up reminding me of our appointments. He helped me update our wedding website, got me a wedding binder to compile and organize all the materials the vendors we meet are giving us, and has been doing his own research for the church ceremony.

We both wanted a small wedding to be attended only by our closest families and friends. This decision made it easy for us to decide what kind of wedding we want. We wanted an elegant but a more relaxed wedding. So after looking at a few places, we have narrowed down our choices to a beach venue, a historic venue or a French villa. BTW, did you know that you have to start booking your venue at least a year out to get the date that you want? Yes! I didn’t know that that many people are getting married!  

Anyway, the beach venue was gorgeous, the sea, the sand, tons of activities and shopping around the city – but the hotel resort book 2 events at the same day and that was a turn off for us. Not to mention it will be very hot around that time and the heat and humidity just does not go well with my hair! Oh and the venue coordinator was snotty cold.

***from The Ritz Carlton

The historic venue was beautiful. The views, the history, the things to do around the city would be perfect for our destination wedding. I fell in love with the loft feel of the room, the high exposed ceilings, hard wood floors, the wrap around porch – perfect for  a reception. This was my second choice.

***from The White Room

However, I have already pictured our wedding in the very first venue we looked at. The gardens, the pond, the villa, exposed beams, hand scraped wood floors was breathtaking. It felt right. Plus – everyone there  were so nice.

So, last Wednesday, we booked our venue….

*** from PVG

Date – check!
Venue – check!

Still got ways to go but will definitely get there!

Have a great weekend lovelies!

xoxo,
T

Uggs have come a long way and now come in different colors and styles.

Here are some of the cute ways to wear your uggs…

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