With the holidays fully under way now and everyone decorating their Christmas trees, stringing lights and hanging wreaths, I’m beginning to feel the holiday spirit. Though wedding season is over there are those few who still have a winter wedding and what better time than Christmas! There are already lights and beautifully trimmed trees, it is already such a festive, happy time I find no reason not to add to it with a Christmas wedding!
Christmas Weddings
Tuesday Shoesday
My French Inspired Bicycle Baby Shower
Last weekend my mom and sister drove all the way here from Michigan with my sister’s packed full of baby shower goodies and threw me the most beautiful baby shower ever! We had an amazing tea at the Mayflower Hotel complete with individual silver trays of finger sandwiches and sweets, champagne and of course beautiful tea service. Bicycles with beautiful flowers in them were the centerpieces, bicycle wine was given away and tiny bags with bicycles on them were filled with macaroons for each of my guests. I thought there was no way they could top my adorable bee baby shower in MI, but they did! Thank you Momma and Sis! xoxo
3 generations of Leaman girls.
Photos by Kristy Hansbro and Nadine Farrow, Flowers by Edge Flowers, Cake by Sticky Fingers, Macaroons by Hellers.
Happy Weekend
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Hitched is having an Anne Barge trunk show Dec. 2 and 3
Randy Fenoli from ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ will be at Hannelores Dec. 17 and 18
Shabby Chic Bride is giving away cheesecake minis from English Cheesecake Company
The Southern Aisle is giving away a La Gartier Custom Garter
Sarah’s Stands has free ground shipping on all stands Cyber Monday only (Nov. 28)
The Dandelion Patch is offering 20% off for their holiday sale!
Etsy Find of the Week
I love all of the prints from Wallfry. Despite the name of the shop, I would hang many of these items in my bedroom or office, they are so cute!
Give Thanks!
What I’m grateful for this Thanksgiving
1. My easy, healthy pregnancy
2. My new home
3. My extended family
4. My fabulous and patient husband
5. My girlfriends
6. Comfort food and sweets
7. Chai tea lattes
8. My new fireplace
9. My sherpa blankets
10. Happiness
I hope you all have as much to be grateful for as I. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Decor
Tuesday Shoesday
Real Weddings: Paola & David
Paola and David are a lovely, unassuming couple married this past September at Glenview Mansion. They were both very hands on and their attention to detail and hard work paid off. It was a drizzly day until time to walk down the aisle and the sun came out just in time. The couple, both of their families and their friends were a joy to work with. Best Wishes Paola & David!
All photos by Pier 23 Photography
Venue: Glenview Mansion, Harpist: Meg Baker, Officiant: Professor Edward J Ingebretsen-Doud, DJ: Joseph Herrara, Cake: Marry Cakes by the Sea, Photography: Pier 23 Photography and Carol Cox Photography, Rentals: Gaithersburg Party Rental and Select Event Rentals, Planning: Events to a T
Happy Weekend
The Dandelion Patch is holding a thank you note writing workshop Dec. 5, 6, and 12 at various location.
Hitched is hosting a Judd Waddell trunk show Saturday, Nov. 19 (yes, today!)
Sprinkles has Thanksgiving cupcakes now through the 27th.
Great article about hiring a wedding planner in the Huffington Post
I. Gorman designer showcase starts Friday, Dec. 2
Love Lavender is giving away jewelry from Vatne Designs















































