Congratulations Chrissy and Seth

Congratulations to my sweet friends, Chrissy and Seth, who got engaged last night! I'm so happy for you both. I'm sure you can't wait for the planning, dress appointments, cake tastings and of course the big day. 


For all the gentlemen out there who are about to pop the question you'll want to check out these tips from Peter Post of The Emily Post Institute.

Day 10: Make a Plan

Decide on the who, what, when, where and why of how you will ask her to marry you. A public place or a private setting? First thing in the morning or late at night? Think about what suits your personalities and relationship. Keep in mind, this is a story she will be telling for the rest of her life and you want her to be proud to tell it. But at the same time, the more complex a plan you concoct, the more difficult to pull off.

Day 9: The Ring

You’ve got two options here: pick the ring you know she’ll love or go with something basic and let her choose the setting and band once she’s said yes. If you go with the latter, remember that this is not an insult to your jewelry selection capabilities. You want to make sure it’s the ring she wants.

Day 8: To Ask or Not to Ask - Permission from Her Dad

Individual circumstances determine whether you should ask permission from her father, either alone or with your intended, or if you should simply announce your plans together. Be respectful of the culture and traditions of your future wife’s family. This will help you decide the most appropriate course of action.

Day 7: Schedule Her In

Don’t forget to make plans with her for the big day. It would be pretty embarrassing to go through all this effort and then have her tell you “I’m not available that night, I have yoga class till 8:30 p.m.”

Day 6: Dress

Figure out what you’re going to wear. Make sure it’s clean and pressed. Shoes polished. Hole-free socks. Get a haircut. Shave. You want to look and feel your best.

Day 5: Flowers

There’s only one choice: red roses. Lots and lots of red roses. And remember, even if you think flowers don’t matter, they do.

Day 4: Food

To cook or go out? Don’t cook. Think about it. You want to focus on her, not on cooking. Make a reservation at the nicest restaurant you can afford. Try not to be a nervous wreck, hopefully you’ll enjoy the meal. If you’re planning to pop the question there, ask the maitre d' for a quiet table.

Day 3: Wine

This is clearly a champagne occasion. Pop the question early and then order a bottle to celebrate. You can even call ahead and arrange to have the sommelier bring the champagne out once you’ve proposed.

Day 2: Practice

Think about what you are going to say and how you are going to say it. Decide if you’re a down-on-one-knee kind of guy. Visualize what’s going to happen. You’ve established a plan for the dinner, now think about how you’re going to actually pull this off. Make sure you know how to get to where you are going. Remember these could be some of the most important words she hears from you, so make them memorable.

Day 1: Just Do It!

Give yourself time to get ready. Don’t forget the ring. Do plan on having a night the two of you will always remember. Look her in the eye and speak from the heart. Enjoy the moment!


Happy Planning!


Stephanie

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2009 Wedding Trends

Simply Natural would like to wish everyone a health, happy and joyous New Year!

With a New Year comes new trends.  Here's what's hot in 2009!

Green Going Strong

Of course, my favorite trend from 2007, 2008 and still going strong in 2009 is

green weddings.  Weddings are a great way to incorporate your values.  Starting at the planning stages, you can use recycled invitations, and organic flowers for your ceremony and reception. Offering locally-grown organic food and wine is a great treat for your guests.

Grey is the New Brown

Shades of silver, pewter and charcoal all create a neutral background for hot, bold colors like hot pink, canary yellow and fire engine red or soft, pale colors of lavender and creamy whites. 

Vintage Glam

1920's is all the rage.  Brides wearing birdcage veils and fascinators.  Antique lace and satin gowns, while bridesmaids adorn flapper dresses.  Art Deco-inspired receptions and a vintage getaway car complete the look.

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Short & Sweet

Been working out your gams?  Then show them off with a mini or knee-length wedding dress.

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The wedding invitations whit oranges.

My sister was looking an original theme, and unusual for her wedding, so we did everything with oranges.
I made their invitations printed with orange draw on the front and dried orange as a garnish and inside I wrote this thinking.

I found my half orange
and together we will to walk a new road in life.

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The juice is brought from USA and Mexico that are not.

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I don't know how I missed it, but Ruffled has done it again with their latest innovation, a wedding recycling marketplace where brides can buy and sell each other's decor. Get this, the listings are free! (Isn't that a bride's favorite word?) It's like classy Craigslist exclusively for weddings. I simply love the "green" concept of re-using perfectly good items that might otherwise just be filling space in an attic. And the chance to save (or make) a buck is always welcome. So, if you're in the midst of planning your affair, hop on over to Ruffled's Recycling tab and check out what recent brides are selling that may be a lovely addition to your decor. And who knows? Maybe in a few months, you'll be passing on your a few things to a like-minded bride-to-be. Some highlights are below. (Pardon the pixelated pics, svp!)

125 vintage dessert plates that a bride scoped out at various thrift stores ($125).

How Sweet It Is banner ($25), nine apothecary jars ($120), and wish tree tag set ($12).

80 vintage hankies ($120)

Vintage Chandelier ($45)

Choose to see la vie en rose,

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