tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67262806644236337132012-01-10T14:23:38.185-05:00<b>Documenting our journey from <i>Will you?</i> to <i>I do! ... and beyond!</i></b>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09651680341321453865noreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726280664423633713.post-33617429707786910372010-06-13T13:58:00.009-04:002010-06-13T16:05:52.799-04:00

One year ago today, vows were exchanged.One year ago today, toasts were made.One year ago today, cake was eaten.One year ago today, people danced.One year ago today, we became husband and wife.The 365 days since our adventure began seriously seem to have flown by! I suppose there's truth to what they say about time when you're having fun. We've definitely experienced our share of excitement:

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I've been thinking a lot -- OK, too much -- about interesting ways to start my recaps. (For as long as it's taken me to get them going, I figure I should at least try to make them entertaining to read!) After all of the brainstorming, I've come to the realization that there's really only one way to go. I honestly can't tell the story of the days leading up to our wedding without first sharing

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Remember that girl who started blogging here about a month before her family tree-themed, DIY project-filled wedding... oh, some seven months ago? Then she all but disappeared without even sharing a bit about the most wonderful day of her life? Yeah, that would be me. This Yorkie's been a bad dog. I never would have imagined that our first few months of married life would continue at about

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[source]Isn't it something how an ordinary object, when viewed in a different context, can provide an unexpected spark of wedding genius? Take this Christmas ornament from the MoMA collection, for example. Artist Eva Zeisel's punch-hued, mouth-blown glass bell provides the perfect inspiration for these modern wedding details.invitation | earrings | ornament | chairshoe | ringsflowers |

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Yikes. I can't believe it's been over two months since my last post on this poor little neglected blog of mine! I promise, I haven't abandoned the place... I've just been a little busy. Thanks so much for checking in on me, though, and letting me know that I've been missed. You're all too sweet!You might notice that the place has been freshened up a bit. (Good riddance, drab gray background!

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Because we each have a story to share, here’s mine. ~*~*~*~ Sniffin' out informationGrowing up, I guess you could say that I was a different kind of child. When others my age were out playing and doing normal kid stuff, I could usually be found in my room, Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in hand, looking things up. If it wasn't the dictionary, it was the encyclopedia. If not that, then the huge

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Check out what Mr. Yorkie brought home the other day!"What could it possibly be?" It only took me all of a split second to answer my own question. (After all, I'd been waiting an agonizing eight weeks since our wedding for this little bundle to arrive.)We have photos, folks! Tons of beautiful, professional photos of our special day on four DVDs. (If only Marina at Ambiance Studio had any idea

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That's right, hive! Michaels will be having another Summer Madness Sale this Sunday, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. And guess what. It's better than before! With their e-mail coupon (also available in stores), you'll save 25% off your ENTIRE purchase*, including sale items! If you aren't registered with Michaels, you can do so here. So if you've been putting off stocking up on supplies for those DIY

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Don't forget, South Florida hive members! We'll be getting together this Saturday afternoon at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood for great food, cold margaritas and lively conversation. I hope to see you there!Saturday, August 15th3:00 pmTequila Ranch5760 Seminole WayHollywood, FL 33314sourcePlease comment below if you're planning to join in on the fun!

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Hive, it's high time that I 'fess up about something. Mr. Yorkie and I have been married for close to two months now. While I've been making decent progress (for a procrastinator) with migrating my belongings from Mama Y's home to Mr. Y's our place, there's an important little something -- er, someone -- that I've not yet brought with me. I'm embarrassed to say that Bella, my six-year-old

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You've heard bees rave about Gilt Groupe and its unbelievable sample sales for some time now. It's where I scored my precious pink Kate Spade peeptoes and where Mrs. Hot Cocoa found her incredible Badgley Mischka rehearsal dinner dress. Scanning the site's sales is part of my daily routine!Well, you can imagine my delight when the announcement of Gilt Fuse arrived in my e-mail recently! The

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Hi there... um, it's me again. It's been a bit longer between posts than I expected. Life is just now starting to settle into a comfortable routine, so I expect to begin posting again with more frequency. (I promise!) :o\In case you could use a little reminder, I last left off sharing about the days leading up to the wedding and the half-finished wreaths that needed wrapping up. Well,

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I wish that I could say that the few days prior to our wedding were spent relaxing and having fun with family that had flown in from all over the country because everything was done. While most of the major things were indeed taken care of, there were a few unfinished projects that I needed to wrap up. One of those projects was our DIY monogram wreaths.Inspired by a lovely project featured on

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Well Hive, we're back! Officially Mr. and Mrs. Yorkie now for 19 days, with the honeymoon behind us, we're just beginning to settle into married life. The wedding went beautifully (it was a Plan A day!) and even featured a few surprises, like thunder rolling overhead during Mr. Y's vows to add a little emphasis. I'd like to give special thanks to everyone for the well-wishes regarding my aunt.

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Our day has finally come! In a few hours from now, Mr. Yorkie will become my husband and I will become his wife. (Just typing those words causes tears of joy to stream down my face.) I have loved every moment of our journey over the past three years and can't wait for us to embark on this new adventure together!The last few days have had their share of trials, be it cancelled flights due to bad

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As I sit here at the dining room table, trimming, gluing and tying our programs, I can't help but think of everything that's brought me to this moment in time. I'm not talking so much about the journey that Mr. Yorkie and I have shared for the past three years which, believe me, has been amazing. What really makes me well up right about now is thinking about the generations and marriages that

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It's a long and winding road that leads to our venue. If it weren't for the three forks that diverge toward park offices, the marina, and God knows where else... I'd feel pretty confident that even the most disoriented guest would be able to find our venue. While we included turn-by-turn directions on the backs of the maps that accompanied our invitations, I'm quite certain that few guests

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I have a confession to make. I went into my hair and makeup trials with only the vaguest idea of what I wanted the end result to look like.I put off these very important decisions until just last week and found myself scrambling the night before my appointment to find appropriate inspiration photos. The problem is, there really wasn't any combination of photos to illustrate exactly what I wanted

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I know it's been a while since I've blogged about any DIY projects. That doens't mean there hasn't been plenty of crafting going on at Casa Yorkie. Here's one project that I've been holding off on posting about until I was able to get a decent photo of the final product... no thanks to the pertpetually rainy weather lately.Next weekend (when the skies miraculously dry up), our ceremony will take

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"Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised."~ Denis WaitleyWith our ceremony outdoors on a public beach in the middle of June in Miami, there's no telling what conditions will be like on the Big Day. For starters, there could be pouring rain (as there has for the past 18 days straight). Another concern is that on the section of beach that Mr. Yorkie and I have identified as

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Considering the we're getting married NEXT weekend (yikes!), I figure it's about time that I start working on our programs. Last weekend (in addition to hair and makeup trials, finishing the aisle runner and stocking up on OOT bag goodies) I did just that.With a couple of fabulous inspiration examples to work from, I set to designing a pocket-sized program that would fit right in with our

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Like most soon-to-be-married men, Mr. Yorkie can't wait to get some quality time in with his guys before the Big Day. With friends flying in from all corners of the country, he really wants to show them a good time. Unlike some soon-to-be-married men, though, Mr. Y isn't up for the typical bachelor party activities. To be honest, I'm secretly relieved to hear that, but not at all surprised. He's

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(source)Ever since we finalized the details with the cake, I've been on the lookout for the perfect pedestal stand. If you'll remember my original inspiration photo from Jordan Ferney's wedding, what initially struck me was her amazing collection of milk glass stands. While the vision for our own sweet creation has seen its share of changes, one thing has remained constant: the stand.There's

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In just a couple of weeks, Mr. Yorkie and I will stand on this beach shortly before sunset and pledge our lives and love to each other before 120 of our family and friends. If it doesn't quite look like the flashy, fast-paced scenes of Miami Beach that you've come to know from shows like Miami Vice and CSI: Miami, there's a good reason. This isn't Miami Beach. It's Matheson Hammock, Miami's very

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When it came to deciding on our favors, I was adamant about not giving our guests trinkets that would either end up in the trash or (worse) collecting dust on a shelf. Mr. Yorkie agreed and so we set to brainstorming practical favors that our guests would actually use and enjoy. Immediately, we started thinking about edible favors! (source)I've been smitten with Minhee Park's wedding details

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Remember how just the other day I was remarking about the phenomenon of brides with various two's? Well I have a little announcement to make: my shoes are no longer my only two's. Nope, I can now officially be counted among the growing population of two-dress brides. Meet Delores... (source)I have to admit, I wasn't terribly excited about this new development at first. You see, I'm completely

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(source) Ever since our very first "date" (which I'll share more about later), Mr. Yorkie and I realized that in addition to running, we both share a passion for family history. I'm not exactly sure how we got on the topic that night, but before I knew it, we were heavy in discussion about surnames, census rolls, and subscriptions to Ancestry.com. Our love of family is definitely something that

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It's hard to believe that this photograph was taken just one year ago today! That delicious little Sprinkles cupcake served as my birthday cake. (Yup, today's my 31st birthday. I don't even want to think of what that makes me in dog years!)So yeah, a year ago today, Mr. Yorkie and I were in Los Angeles. While turning 30 is kind of a big deal, it wasn't the reason for our trip. Nope. We were there

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These days, it’s not uncommon to hear of brides with various two’s… be it two veils or two dresses. The idea is to wear one (usually the more traditional style) during the ceremony and change into the other (oftentimes more modern) for the reception. Every girl has her own reason for the quick change, be it a call for comfort or a passion for fashion. Well, while I haven’t yet decided on all of

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Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Remember that last item on my list of things to do? Well, Mr. Yorkie and I have finally gotten around to doing something about it! :o)Despite my Cuban heritage, I was totally skipped over when it came to distribution of the rhythm gene. I've never felt comfortable out on the dance floor, and for that reason have always sat out on the sidelines at

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Now that you've already seen our invitations, it's probably a bit late to be sharing our postcard save the dates, huh? Nah! Late is better than never, in my book! Here they are.Here's what I used to design them:Paint Shop ProMartha Stewart postcard templateDIY digital silhouettesCalligraphic Ornaments CD-ROM from Dover PublicationsLoki Cola and Engravers MT fonts"And" ornament from

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A wise woman once told me, "A short pencil is better than a long memory." With exactly one month to go until our wedding, I'm quickly realizing how very true that little adage is. (Source)Fittings, appointments, and unfinished details are all vying for my time and attention, and I find myself worrying that I'll inevitably forget something. In the past, I've had a tendency of spending way more

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So, I was at Michaels again last night. As always, I went with the intention of picking up just a couple of things and taking no more than 15 minutes. Needless to say, it never works out that way. There are just too many temptations!Anyway, back to the reason for my post. After paying at the register (more than an hour after I got there), the cashier handed me the receipt and an orange flyer.

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I know it sounds silly, but one of the hardest decisions I had to make regarding our invitations was how to close the pocketfold. I hemmed and hawed between square cardstock seals and vellum bellybands for what seemed like a week! As simple of a decision as it should have been, neither of those two options seemed quite right to me. At the last minute, I decided on ribbon, which provided just the

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Wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms and mommies-to-be! I can't forget the future mothers-in-law, either! :o) Thank you for always being there for me, Mommy!Te quiero...Marissa

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Today is Miss Yorkie's turn!I'm excited to share with you that I've been accepted as Weddingbee's newest blogger! (Crazy, huh?!) I made my debut this morning. You can check it out here!Even though I have a new name and a cute new character to match, I'm still the same old Crafty! So don't worry, I'll be blogging here about me and Smarty and all of our adventures and projects, as always! It's just

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I have a confession to make: I hate the look of my blog. Seriously.I can think of nothing less inspiring than a single, narrow column crammed full of information from one margin to the other, that requires you to scroll and scroll just to read one post. This is exactly what I have. Not only does it make me yawn, but the waste of perfectly fine usable space frustrates me to no end. Oh, how I long

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I just realized that in my cake-crazed, DIY-fueled scramble toward the Big Day, I've forgotten to tell you too much about my absolute favorite part of this wedding... Smarty!I should start by sharing exactly how we ended up together. It's a long, lovely story but I'll try to keep it short. Basically, even though we've worked at the same place for nearly five years, we exchanged little more than

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Alright, the wait's over! Those little tags that I shared over the weekend are for... our sandalwood fans! I purchased 50 of them on sale through The Knot shortly after Smarty and I got engaged. They were actually my first wedding-related purchase, if you don't count that copy of Martha Stewart Weddings. At the time, I knew that our date would likely be in June. While we hadn't yet decided on a

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Not that I'm worried about Smarty developing a case of popsicle toes or anything, but HOW CUTE ARE THESE SOCKS?! They're custom made by Etsy seller ErinBorges, and available in black, brown or grey and your choice of thread color. These would make a sweet surprise for any groom on the Big Day!(Source)

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Here's a sneak peek at a little something that I've been working on. I'm pleasantly surprised with the outcome, considering that it's my first time working with stamps and ink (a medium that I've always shied away from).I'll share the finished project with you in a few days. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the weekend! :o)

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I just have to share that I've been wearing the biggest, goofiest grin for the past hour because... WE HAVE A CAKE!!! I can't tell you what a relief it is to be able to say that. (I've stressed out so much more over this than I have about anything else... including my dress. Silly, I know!)To spare you all of the sugar-coated details, Lucila is an absolute doll! Mr. Y and I met with her at

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Look at what I found on Style Me Pretty. Just when I thought that I was set with a cake design, K. Rose Cakes tempts me with this lovely creation! Ribbons and silhouettes? (I'm even loving the flower-shaped tier for the base. I've never liked the look of mixed tiers!) For an indecisive girl like me, this is bad... very bad. Ha! Good thing we haven't settled on a baker yet! :o)Which do you like

Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09651680341321453865noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726280664423633713.post-61061825232335727852009-04-24T16:57:00.012-04:002009-05-04T15:07:06.383-04:00

Well, Smarty and I had our cake tasting appointment at Edda's on Wednesday after work. I'll have to admit, it wasn't quite what I expected. (Kind of disappointing, to be honest.)When we arrived, I explained to the woman behind the counter (not Edda) that we were there for the tasting. She quickly replied that it was too late and tastings were over for the day. (Hmm, even though we had an

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Cake, of course! :o)This is one wedding detail that Smarty and I haven't yet checked off of The List. Soon enough! I've scheduled an appointment for a tasting (mmm!) at Cake Designs by Edda for Wednesday after work. I wonder if one tasting with one baker is enough. Is cake something that you should "shop around" for?I've never been a fan of those fussy, frilly, taller-than-the bride creations

Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09651680341321453865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726280664423633713.post-23067941399939955272009-04-19T23:44:00.018-04:002009-10-25T23:47:19.932-04:00

I'm so excited about how the coloring book pages have turned out! The steps are unbelievably easy and the outcome is so much better than I anticipated. The hardest part has been narrowing down our collection of photos and figuring out which ones will make the cut.By following the steps in Jennifer Apple's Photoshop tutorial (which also works for PaintShop Pro), I was able to use this photo of

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There's no doubt that our wedding is going to be a kid-friendly event. With eight little ones ranging from the ages of 3 to 10 in the wedding party, how can't it be?Smarty's three neices and my cousins' combined three daughters and two sons will form the petite parade that will lead us down the aisle, setting a light-hearted and joyous tone for our beachside ceremony.In hopes of keeping these

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This has been quite the busy week! On Monday the first of our RSVP cards showed up in the mail. (I've received seven back so far, only one of which was a "regretfully declines"!) Then Tuesday, Smarty and I had our last money management session with the financial planner. That has been one of the best investments of our planning time and I would highly recommend it to any couple getting married.

Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09651680341321453865noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726280664423633713.post-66456048126863510952009-04-16T10:39:00.018-04:002009-10-25T23:40:46.569-04:00

I remember, once upon a time, when the thought of attending a bridal show seemed about as appealing to me as going to a Star Trek convention. (Not that there's anything wrong with it, it's just not for me.) I pictured masses of out-of-control brides-to-be, obsessing over the smallest details, crowding booths offering over-priced goods and services disguised as great deals. I'm sure that the

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Hop on over to The Indecisive Bride and help her celebrate her first giveaway! Through April 24th, you can earn up to three entries for a customized guestbook from Stories by Everyone. What a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your special day! Don't miss out!

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I've always been the artsy-craftsy type (no big surprise, considering the nickname!). As a little girl, I could usually be found off somewhere in a corner coloring and pasting to my little heart's delight. There's just something about creating things that I've always found to be personally satisfying. Whether it's beading jewelry, crocheting doilies, embossing paper or any other of a number of

Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09651680341321453865noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726280664423633713.post-47783647670812104272009-04-10T22:42:00.011-04:002009-05-09T00:46:51.133-04:00

Well, after several months of faithfully following the likes of Brooklyn Bride, Once Wed and the ladies over at Weddingbee, I've decided to join the ranks of the blogging brides-to-be. I've learned so much from others' adventures in wedding planning, that I figure it's about time I pay it forward and share my own lessons learned.With only 64 days left until the wedding, most of the major details

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