Weddingbee Boards

Mrs. Toucan is a Weddingbee blogger who got married in June 2008 in Boston.

Contents 1 About the Toucans 2 DIY Projects 3 Bridal Attire 4 Groom's Attire 5 Wedding Party 6 Paper Goods 7 Favors and Gifts 8 Ceremony & Reception 9 Shopping for Bridal Attire 10 Wedding RECAP 11 After Shoot 12 Honeymoon 13 Miscellaneous 14 Vendor List

About the Toucans

• Breaking the Ice with Miss Toucan
• A Lovely Day for an Engagement
• Engagement Photos

DIY Projects

• Leafy Votive
• Saving The Date - Lego Style
• Ring Pillow
• Table Cards, Escort Cards, and Menus
• Ceremony Programs
• At Home Cards

Bridal Attire

• Wedding Dress:
• Qipao: Backless qipao custom made in Shenzhen, China
• Shoes:
• After-party dress: Dress by Sue Wong
• Rehearsal dinner dress: ABS
• Alterations: Bridal Alterations by Anahit

Groom's Attire

• Tuxedo: Tuxedo custom made in Shenzhen, China

Wedding Party

• Mr. Toucan's Band of Merry Men
• Outfitting the Bridesmaids
• Bridesmaids' Shoes

Paper Goods

• Table Cards, Escort Cards, and Menus
• Ceremony Programs
• Invitations from Hong Kong
• At Home Cards

Favors and Gifts

• Favors: Flowering Tea Balls and Glass Tea Mugs
• Bridesmaid Gifts: Totes and other goodies

Ceremony & Reception

Ceremony

Reception

Shopping for Bridal Attire

Wedding Dress

• Running of the Brides
• Chronicles of a Two Dress Bride, Part I
• Chronicles of a Two Dress Bride, Part II
• Chronicles of a Two Dress Bride, Part III
• Chronicles of a Two Dress Bride, Part IV

Shoes

• The Shoe Doesn't Fit
• Shoe Finale... Question Mark?
• Revisiting the Shoes

Wedding RECAP

• Oh Happy Day
• Part I:Getting Ready
• Part II: Getting in the Door
• Part III: First Look and Tea Ceremony #1
• Part IV: The Ceremony and Something Almost Missed

After Shoot

• Day After Shoot with Rachel Hadiashar
• Juxtaposition, Location: Boston Sand and Gravel

Honeymoon

• Part 1: Trouble at the Airport
• Part 2: Venice
• Part 3: Florence
• Part 4: Rome
• Italian Eats!

Miscellaneous

• Toucan Tips for Running of the Brides
• Mr. Toucan Walks the Walk

Vendor List

Attire & Accessories

• Wedding dress -
• Veil - Ebay
• Jewelry - Overstock.com
• Bridesmaid dresses - Custom made in China
• Bridesmaids' Shoes - Nine West JoJus
• Flower Girl Dresses - The Briar Patch
• Menswear - Custom made in China, and MW Tux
• Rehearsal Dinner - ABS
• After-party Dresses - Sue Wong
• Alterations - Alterations by Anahit

Stationery

• Invitations -
• Monograms - Melkatsa's Etsy Shop, Sky-bled: Art and Miscellany by Melissa Sung

Venues

• Reception -
• Ceremony -
• Rehearsal Dinner -

Other Vendors

• Photographer - Robert Mirani Photography
• Hair and Makeup - Lypor
• DJ -
• Cake Baker - Alex Secord (family friend)