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Lemon
Mrs. Lemon is a blogger for Weddingbee. She got engaged on April 1, 2006 and was married on July 7, 2007 in Monterey, California. She currently lives and blogs in Sacramento, CA.
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[edit] All About Mr. & Mrs. Lemon
[edit] All of the Pretty Little Things
For the Bride
- Dress: Emmanuelle by Monique Lhuillier
- Hair Accessories: Veil comb from Erica Koesler
- Rehearsal Dinner Dress: Recycling my mom's wedding dress
- Wedding Shoes: Blue & Gold wedding flats from Shannon Britt
For the Bridal Party
- Bridesmaid Dresses: Vintage Blue cotton cady from J. Crew
- Ring Bearer: Dressing him up at Target
- Thank you for the wedding: Bridal Party Gifts
[edit] Paper Goods (all DIY)
The little paper projects
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| "Be My Bridesmaid" cards | STD Postcards | Ceremony Programs | Thank You cards |
The Invitation Suite
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| Wilshire Graphic Press custom embossers | Making a custom wedding map Part I, Part II | Paper Source luxe flat paper - cutting it to size | The ACTUAL invitation: The full suite in detail, Cost breakdown |
[edit] The basic components of a wedding
- Where to Get Married? The Chapel of course!
- Where to Celebrate? Pros & Cons of sites in Monterey
- And what to eat? The most amazing cake ever!
- The Bridal Shower: The Party @ Duke's, Malibu, CA, Thank You gifts for my bridal party
[edit] Wedding RECAP Blogs (Professional Photos)
| Part I: Beauty Shop Prepping | Part II: MAC Attack | Part III: The “Morning-Of” Brunch |
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| Part IV: Aunt Kathi’s Perfect Bedroom | Part V: VroomVroom to the Chapel | Part VI: Boys In The Garden |
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| Part VII: Rings & Other Ceremony Things | Part VIII: Purty…Purty Flowers | Part IX: Let’s Do This! |
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| Part X: We Do | Part XI: Strike A Pose | Part XII: All By Ourselves |
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| Part XIII: Party Time, Excellent! | Part XIV: Reception Goodies | Part XV: And We'll Be Dancin' |
[edit] Miscellaneous
- Honeymoon: Plans for a St. Kitts Honeymoon, Recap Part I, Recap Part II, Photobook Keepsake
- Sending an invite to special VIPs like Minnie & Mickey
- Help for short haired girls: Temporary Hair Extensions
- The Bride & Bloom Magazine makeover feature
- Splashin' (aka. Trashing) the Dress session
[edit] The Fun of Wedding DIY
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| Centerpieces: DIY via IKEA | Making a Wish Tree: Part I, Part II | Escort Cards: Designating Meal Choices, Table Assignment Baubles, Printing your own cards | Decorating with Engagement Photos |
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| OOT Bags for guests:Buying the Tote Bags, Postcards from Paradise, The full OOT bag package! | Rehearsal Dinner Favors: Personalized Jones Soda | Water Bottle Labels | Collecting Digital Photos from Guests: Flickr Fun, More Flickr Tips |
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| B-Party Gift: TEAM T-shirts | Simple decorative frames | Day of Goodies: Getting Ready Tank Tops |
[edit] Vendor List [with links to the direct vendor site]
- Reception Venue: Ferrantes Room, Monterey Marriott
- Photographer: Fiona Sarn Walnut Creek, CA
- Dress Alterations Jose Flores Los Angeles, CA
- Flowers: Kim England Monterey, CA
- Cake: Just Cake, Capitola, CA
- Rehearsal Dinner: Casanova's, Carmel, CA
- Dress: "Emmanuelle", Monique Lhuillier, Beverly Hills, CA
- Veil: "Tuxedo" by Toni Federici @ Monique Lhuillier, Beverly Hills, CA
- Shoes: "Olivia" by Shannon Britt
- Engagement & Wedding Rings: Blue Nile
- Tuxedos: Men's Warehouse, Monterey, CA
- Ceremony Musicians: Roger Eddy, Monterey, CA
- Reception DJ: DNA DJs, Monterey, CA
- Chair Covers: Ruth @ Elegant Affair, Hollister, CA
[edit] How to Reach Mrs. Lemon
- Email: lemon@weddingbee.com
- Personal Blog: www.kimberlymichelle.com
