Rain on Your Wedding Day?

by Jenny Bryde 11. May 2012 00:37

No one plans for it, but you need to be prepared for it.  And I don't just mean by remembering to pack an umbrella in your duffel bag o stuff that you take with you to the chapel.  I mean you need to make the most out of your wedding day, rain or shine, and this sometimes takes some mental preparation.  The week before our wedding, the forcast became more and more grim as we approached the big day.  The night before when I had come to terms with the fact that our plans for a mostly outdoor wedding were not going to be realized, I had a mini-melt down.  I gave myself ten minutes to cry and feel sorry for myself, and then I had to snap out of it.  Our wedding was beautiful and amazing and definitely one of the most important events of my life, and I'm glad that I was able to pull my head out of my sorrows in order to enjoy it whether it was inside or outside.  One positive of a rainy day is that umbrellas and puddles make for amazing pictures!  In fact, photographers will tell you that they prefer an overcast day when shooting outside because the shaddows on people's faces are not as sharp as they are under direct sunlight! 

Check out how these couples made the most of a gloomy day...

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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These pictures are priceless, and from the looks of it, the rain was the least of their worries!  So pack a cute umbrella, a spunky pair of boots, and get your smile ready, rain or shine!

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Make an Impact with a Statement Necklace

by Jenny Bryde 5. May 2012 01:39

Each bride carefully plans what she will wear on what is arguably one of the most important and most photographed day of her life.  What will she want to feature most?  Amazing shoes?  A beautiful veil?  Or maybe a piece of accent jewelry such as a statement necklace.  More and more are we seeing these larger than life necklaces adoring brides of today.  Usually, you will see a lavish necklace like these paired with a very simple dress so as not to have competing elements in the ensemble.  Here are some examples of statement necklaces that I love!

 

The necklaces can be made out of just about anything! Here are some great examples of statement necklaces on sale on Etsy.com for under $50!

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Source: etsy.com via Jen on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Jen on Pinterest

 

Are you going to incorporate a statement necklace or other piece of jewelry into your wedding attire? If so, consider yourself tres chic!

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The Sale Was a Success!

by Jenny Bryde 27. April 2012 00:17

OMG!  I think it is safe to say that a fun and crazy time was had by all who attended our third Bride and Groom Garage Sale.  It is safe to say that an event is valued when you have a line out the door and snaking through the parking lot!  Wahoo!  We ended up with about 35 sellers, 350 shoppers, and a huge donation to give to our charity!  Items were flying out the door, and by the end of the first hour, there were several tables that were completely cleaned out!  Shoppers walked out with loaded arms and drove off with loaded cars.  Sellers walked out with a bit more money in pocket than they had when they walked in that morning. 

We even had Bill Wundrum from the QCTimes come to visit our sale!  What a class act!  He stayed to speak with us and then went around to each and every table talking with people and finding out about the sale.  You can find his article recaping the sale here

Plus play below to watch a montage of all the pictures from Saturday!

 

And for those of you who are wondering how you can hop on board for the next times, we have scheduled the next two event dates for the Bride and Groom Garage Sale - Sunday, October 28th, 2012 and Saturday, April 27th, 2013.  So mark your calendars, and if you're interested in being a seller, keep checking back on the site for information or send me any questions via email:  jenny@qcweddings.com .  Thanks for all who made our sale an amazing success including the sellers, the shoppers, the Golden Leaf Convention Center, and the amazing volunteers with the Kelly McQuate Memorial Scholarship!  We'd like to hear about your shopping/selling experiences if you came.  If you have any feedback or ways that we can continue to improve in the future, feel free to contact us!  Thanks! 

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Talking about the BGGS on Paula Sands Live!

by Jenny Bryde 16. April 2012 15:41

For those of you in the know, BGGS stands for the Bride and Groom Garage Sale which is coming up this weekend! We are so excited for our three-peat of this fantastic event! Today Jami went on the PSL show to plug the sale, and after the show aired, my cell phone was lit up for a good hour filtering through phone calls of both buyers and sellers who are interested in coming! So much fun to be had! Check out Jami as she chats it up with Ms. Paula Sands herself...

Remember, we accept walk ins for sellers, but it's best to pre-register so that you can be guaranteed tables. It is free to be a seller, and you can have as much room as you need. It's $5 per shopper to come to the sale from 12-2, and all of our proceeds go to the Kelly McQuate Memorial Scholarship Fund! Call with any questions or to reserve a table... 563-343-1581.

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Some Breathtaking Bouquets...

by Jenny Bryde 15. April 2012 11:17

Everything is blooming this month, and this makes me want to run through my yard scooping up....weeds?  Okay, so I don't have Monet's garden blooming on my property, but that doesn't mean that I have to be stuck with a bouquet of dandelions and crab grass, does it?  When I talked with my florist about what kind of bouquet I wanted for my big day, I started with imagining my dream garden and then went from there.  I loved my bouquet, and so should you!  If you're not sure what to ask for when you speak with your florist, check out these pictures for some jaw dropping, bulb popping, heart stopping inspiration! 

 

I just love the bright colors and unexpected combinations in this bouquet!

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I love the little bird with the bride's new name on it peeking out of this bouquet!

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Is one of your colors green? How about a bouquet like this that doesn't follow the usual color trends...

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Who says white has to be boring? Check out the drama in this monocromatic bouquet...

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This bouquet is so random and so fun to look through! So much going on!

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So there you have it, my favorite folliage of the moment. Can I have one of each? :)

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Hi!  Welcome to the QCWeddings.com blog!  My name is Jenny, and I am a Quad Cities bride to be.  Our goal for this blog is to share information on all things wedding including local vendors, new trends, and amazing inspiration.  Let us know if there is something you'd like to see on here!  

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