Weddingbee

Mrs. Snowpea is a Weddingbee blogger who was married in August 2007 in New York City.

[edit] My Wedding Journal Blog Book

• The Makings of Our Happily Ever After book

Mrs. Snowpea and her custom-made chantilly lace veil

[edit] DIY Details

• Our Letterhead
• Bridesmaid's Newsletter - First Edition
• Bridesmaid's Newsletter - Second Edition
• Will you be my Flowergirl/Ringbearer Gifts
• Calligraphy
• Catholic (no mass) Ceremony Programs – Part I & Part II & Reading Cards
• Stamped Coasters
• Broadway themed PLAYBILL Part I & Part II
• Flower Pens and Place cards
• Photo Guest book
• Menu Cards
• Fabric covered Mailbox
• Out-of-Town Boxes – Welcome to New York City!
• Water Bottle Labels – Inspired by Mrs. Firefly!
• Pretzels Favors – Inspired by Mrs. Plumeria!
• LOVE Stamp & NYC post cards
• Bathroom Baskets
• Fabric Envelopes – Coming soon!

[edit] Vendor List

I highly recommend all my vendors. They were all pleasant, professional, and at the time of our wedding ('06-'07) were able to work within our modest NYC budget.

• Ceremony Venue: The Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 51st and 5th, NYC.
• Reception Venue: Three West Club (Women's Republican Society), 51st and 5th, NYC.
• Photographer: Henry Chan
• Videographer: Wes Jones
• Invitations: Olio Style, Peggy.
• Wedding Dress: Custom design and made by a friend.
• Cheongsam & Qipao: Gift
• Hair & Makeup: Ai Sakai 917-328-8227
• Flowers: Designs by Rose, Queens, NY.
• Cake: Food Attitude
• Rehearsal Dinner: Heartland Brewery, Times Square, NYC.
• Lace Veil: Custom made by friend. Lace from Lace Star, NYC.
• Shoes: Bluefly, Chinese Laundry, Guess, DSW.
• Engagement & Wedding Rings: Custom, local jeweler.
• Reception Band: (6-pieces) "Miami" of E.B.E Entertainment, Philadelphia, PA.
• Bridesmaids Dresses: Jim Hjelm, color Cloud.
• Flowergirl Dresses: Homemade by Mr. Snow Pea's mom.
• Hotels: Hilton, Three West Club.

[edit] Travel

• Holbox Island, Mexico.
• Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
• San Francisco, California.
• Seattle, Washington - coming soon!

[edit] The Makings of my Dress

• Concept Sketches
• Fabric Shopping
• Pattern Making - Part I
• Pattern Making - Part II
• The Purple Replica
• The Veil
• The Details
• The Makings of my Dress
• The Makings of the Flower Girl Dresses
• Trashing My Dress photo shoot

[edit] Snow Pea Meets the Bees

• weddingbee 1st Anniversary Party - Bee, Violet, Orange, Butterfly, Bluebell and featured knottie Carrie.
• The Plumerias - Mrs. Plumeria designed my icon!
• The Bellpeppers - We lived 15 mins away and never knew it!
• NYC Get Together - Bee, Onion, Canary, Bluebell, Peony, Bellpepper, Violet and featured knottie drzwife.
• My Poppy Cutie - Mrs. Poppy and I share a name. Also, my Chinese name means cutie in Japanese.
• Scott Robert's Workshop - The Lovebirds
• Butterscotch, Strawberry and Cherry Pie - Seattle meetup!
• Philadelphia Shindig - Candy Corn, Cupcake, Bellpepper
• NYC Get Together at PS450 - Bee, Grasshopper, Lily, Caterpillar, Spider, Violet, Pinot Noir, Corn, Dahlia, Peony, Lovebird, Daisy, and Ant.

Other fun bee facts - I took Mrs. Kiwi's maiden name. I got spotted in NYC by reader bride Michelle.

[edit] Downloadable Templates

This will take a lot of time, so please bee patient.

• Water Bottle Label - Mrs. Firefly
• Ceremony Program
• Budget worksheet - Mrs. Spider
• Letterhead
• PLAYBILL
• Bridesmaid Newsletter