My engagement ring is a perfect pink tourmaline from the sundance catalog. I didn't want a conflict stone... so this is so so pretty and great for me!

I think the caterer will work out really well for what we want... we're doing a pasta bar with salads. I really hate plated dinners at weddings, so I'm excited to have a buffet.

I'm a freelance graphic designer, so I did my own invitations. They have a plaid theme. I grommetted little cards and strung them together. I designed business cards as direction cards, and I designed postcards for the response cards. All of these are packaged together in a handmade envelope with a fabric poppy. And they are sent in little boxes.
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We got our bridesmaid's dresses from jcrew. And they are so adorable. They were on sale. And I love the bold and fresh colors... also the different styles in the same fabrics. Perfect I think!

I love buying local and not using a chain store when I can... that's why I went to Elain's Bridal. And I fell in love with a dress. The only thing I didn't like was the staff is kind of rude. If that doesn't bother you, then don't worry about it!

The Blacksmith Inn and Suites in Door County seems like the perfect little get-away after a wedding.

Oh how adorable are the handmade tutus we found on etsy for the flowergirls!! There were also some pins for the bridesmaid's hair that I found... recycled poppys... wonderful!

There are many options for most sizes of weddings... but not for a huge wedding. If there are over 130 people, then you have to rent your own tent and chairs which costs more money!

Love her... can't say enough about her! We just had our engagement session, and I am so grateful to have a photographer that is different and innovative. I've seen so many of the same pictures over and over again, but not with Kim Klein. So, if photography is the most important element to your wedding, you would best not go anywhere else!!