Lovely Monday Notes

Happy New Year's Eve from Port Gamble Weddings!



(photo from: Wedding Lovers Anonymous)



"Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right."
-Oprah Winfrey

Video of the Week:Movie Trailer Proposal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-C-H3BY_2ow

We love creative wedding proposals at Port Gamble so we just had to share this one with you!

Inspired by: Metallics

For your winter wedding try colors that add warmth to the cold, dark days. 
Happy Planning! 

Do It Yourself: Pie in a Jar

For a fun holiday favor, try this recipe for a tasty wedding treat. 

Ingredients:
Pie Crust Dough (fave recipe or pre-made)
2 12 oz. cans of cherry, apple or your favorite pie filling
2 Tb of sugar
1 large egg beaten

Supplies:
6 4 oz. mason jars, cleaned with lids and labels removed
Heart shaped cookie cutter
1 Cookie sheet

(for full instructions check out greenweddingshoes.com) 

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(Photo by: Letter M Photography)

"There is no remedy for love, but to love is more."-Henry David Thoreau

Inspired by: Mellow Yellow

Clockwise from Top Left

{St. Paul's Church by Love Song Photo, Port Gamble Fences by Vior Photography, Wedding Cake Topper, Barbie, Lawn Games and Table Decor by Jaquilyn Shumate, Boutineer by Ella Blue Studio}

Do It Yourself - "Popped" Centerpieces

Looking for a DIY project to fit any color scheme and add to your guest table decor?

Make these simple table-toppers using thread of any color, balloons and scissors.

We suggest using battery-operated candles, or adding something small in the middle of the "popped" centerpieces by placing the object into the balloon prior to blowing it up.

Find the complete instructions at Joyful Weddings and Events

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{Photo by Saleina Marie}

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others;

for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness;

and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

-Audrey Hepburn

Inspired By. Elegant Neutrals

{ florals . dresses . setting . cake . invitations }

Happy Planning!!!

Do It Yourself - Wedding Wreath

If you're looking for beautiful (and unique) DIY decorations, 

check out this gorgeous adaptation of a classic holiday wreath. 

You can find the complete instructions over on Once Wed

Happy Planning!!!

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"When I saw you I fell in love. And you smiled because you knew" -- Arrigo Boito

Happy Planning!!!

Inspired by: DIY

One of Port Gamble's own brides chose to make her wedding party's adorable place settings out of scrabble chips. Her attention to details and caring for her guests included kids craft packs and "emergency" kits in  both the men's and women's bathroom. The kits included full packs of gum, hairspray, freshening spray, lotion, individual flossers, among other items. Her guests all loved the thoughtfulness of this giving and detail-oriented bride.

Happy Planning!!

DIY

Looking for a personal way to ask the most important women in your life to stand beside you on your wedding day? Attach one of these origami dresses to a card with ribbon or twine. Nearing the holidays, these origami dresses make wonderful ornaments to hang up on as tree decoration to remember the special role they played in your life. Make out of an old book, hand-written note, stationary or your favorite wrapping paper.

Check it out here!

Happy Planning!!

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Photo by Kaylee Eylander

"A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself -- to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me; to love life, to love himself, to love being loved. Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart."

--Leo F Buscaglia

The Heart

Photo by Jaquilyn Shumate Photography

IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE GIRL: On my 16th bday, my dad gave me a half heart necklace and kept half of it. My half was attached to my bouquet on my wedding day. At the reception, he surprised us by giving his half to Chris. He literally passed down the responsibility of holding on to my heart. (Tucking this away for our girls. I love this idea…)

Happy Planning!

Inspired by: Navy, Silver, & Blush

Wedding Cake, Flowers, Invitations, Colors, Seating Cards, Bride & Bridesmaids

Happy Planning!!!

Making the Movies Jealous - Matt & Ginny's Wedding - by Ray Roman

I thought you might like to see their wedding as well!

Happy Planning!

Greatest Marriage Proposal EVER!!!

I hope your proposal is a magical thing you will never forget.

Happy Planning!!

DIY

Dollar store fake fruit + glitter!

Check it out here!

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Photo by Barbie Hull Photography

"Love isn't practical. It isn't meant to be easy. It doesn't appear on command. It doesn't let you fall for whomever you'd like. It surfaces neither at the most opportune moment not in the most convenient. It'll pair you with someone you might never have expected. It'll put you face to face with endless obstacles. But in the end, none of that will matter because it's how you overcome those obstacles that will define your love. It may not be practical, but love is ultimately the best thing that will ever happen to you."

-Unknown

Signature Drink of the Week

Non-Alcohol Eggnog Chai Latte

Ingredients

• 1 Mighty Leaf Tea Bombay Chai Tea Pouch
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp. Sugar
• 1/8 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. Freshly Ground Nutmeg
• ½ cup Eggnog

Preparation
Make a concentrate of Chai by steeping tea pouch in 1 cup of boiling water, then add in 1 tsp. sugar and stir until dissolved.

Next, add in 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1/8 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg and stir. Lastly add in 1/2 cup steamed eggnog.

Alcohol:Holly Jolly Spiked Egg Nog

Ingredients:

4 cups whole milk

5 whole cloves

12 eggs yolks

2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 1/2 cups Bourbon

4 cups cream

fresh nutmeg to garnish

 

Directions

-Heat milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, on low until the mixture comes to a boil.

-In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar and whisk together until light and fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture {very slowly} into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not bring to a boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool. Stir in Bourbon, cream, remaining 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Garnish with fresh nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Enjoy your signature Wedding Drink!

Happy Planning!!!

Inspired by: Coral & Gold

Girls in Dresses, Table, Shoes, Invitations, Cake

Happy Planning!

DIY- Nature's Candle Cozy

Nature's Candle Cozy

Sometimes it’s the simplest of ideas that make the best, like this idea called “nature’s candle cozy”. Colorful autumn leaves wrapped around votives secured with ribbon or raffia makes the perfect accent  for an autumn wedding tablescape. No need to look further than your local craft store and backyard for a few of the supplies. Pick the brightest red and gold leaves to use. Not only is this simple, it is earth friendly, too.



Happy Planning!

Lovely Monday Notes

 

Photo By: Jaquilyn Shumate Photography

Sounds of wedding bells

They waited sixteen long years
For the sounds of wedding bells
The wedding bells ring, dingdong, dingdong
The wedding bells sing, dingdong, dingdong
For all to hear strikingly clear
Hold your silence and wish them well

It is the sounds of wedding bells
This aged love birds have been waiting for
Once unofficial honeys
From this point declared official
In this matrimonial ceremony

I wish them well
Their braveness is my acknowledgement
Their enduring fight is my guiding light
Their victory will go down in history
Together they compliment and compliment
Each other like a perfect pair of fitting shoes

One way or another they already knew
Long before the sound of wedding bells
They would love each other till the very end

So listen to the sound of wedding bells
As they sing dingdong, dingdong
Perhaps for you it wouldn’t be long! 

 - Sylvia Chidi

Museum Lecture Series

Signature Drink of the Week

For Non-Alcohol Chocolate Margarita:

Ingredients:

For Chocolate Syrup:

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup water

Pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

For Alcohol Chocolate Margarita:

For Chocolate Syrup:

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup water

Pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chocolate syrup

3/4 cup tequila

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup Cointreau

1/2 cup chocolate liqueur

1 tsp freshly ground canela (Mexican cinnamon)

Shaved chocolate for the rim

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup for rim

Chocolate for garnish

Instruction:

1. Make up chocolate syrup a week ahead. Combine sugar, cocoa, salt and water in a saucepan over medium high heat. And then whisk to combine and remove any lumps.

2. Boil for 4-5 minute until syrup has thickened.

3. Add vanilla, then whisk and remove from heat. Cool and store in fridge until ready to use.

4. Dip margarita glass with chocolate syrup and brush into shaved chocolate.

5. Place in freezer. Combine chocolate syrup, heavy cream, tequila, cointreau, canela and chocolate liqueur. Whisk to combine, taste and adjust if needed. Chill and serve cold.

Inspired by: Fall Colors Mocha & Tiffany Blue

Wedding Cake, Wine Charm Favors, Garter, Table Decor, Invitations, Bridal Party, St. Paul's Church

Happy Planning!

DIY- Fall Wedding Escort Cards

Fall Wedding Escort Cards

"Who says fall wedding escort cards have to be pen and paper? Why not try implementing a few elements of nature into your wedding? These fall wedding escort cards are simple–just gather a few dried leaves from your yard, hire an awesome calligrapher (or do it yourself), and there you have it! You have yourself a DIY project that is natural, affordable, and beautiful."

Happy Planning!!

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Photo By: Jenny GG Photography

You are a piece of the puzzle of someone else's life.

You may never know where you fit,

but others will fill the holes in

their lives with pieces of you.

~Bonnie Arbor

Signature Drink of the Week

Alcohol:

Winds of Fall

2 oz Bourbon
0.5oz lemon juice
0.5oz maple syrup
1 oz fresh organic apple juice
1 oz passionfruit juice
¼ oz campari
1t honey

Shake and strain. Serve in rocks glass with large ice cubes. Garnish speared apple-slices.

Non-Alcohol:

Apple Cider

This drink is perfect for apple season and will pair beautifully with your Fall Wedding meal. Still or sparkling apple cider will be available at almost any grocery store. Just be sure to pick up a jug before the supply runs out! Another idea is to offer cups of hot cinnamon apple cider to accompany dessert. To make these non-alcoholic drinks for your Wedding, simply heat up some non-sparkling apple cider on the stove. Then pop a cinnamon stick into each guest’s mug and pour the hot cider over it.

Enjoy your Wedding Day with a signature drink!

Happy Planning!

Inspired by: Happy Halloween

Cake, Favors, Decor, Cupcakes, Wedding party

Happy Halloween!!!

DIY- Program Pockets

"Set the tone right from the start by greeting guests at the ceremony with aqua and red programs suspended from every seat. Loose pages rest inside the pocket of an oversize blue tag; its damask-style pattern is added with a rubber stamp. The order of events and names of the wedding party are spelled out in two-color type, and red cord loops through the tag's grommet for hanging. Colorful seat cushions underscore the red accents."

~ Martha Stewart

Happy Planning!

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Photo by Jenny GG Photography

 

Congrats Chelsea & Mike

 

Just three little words
don't seem like enough
for someone whose smile
still brightens my day,
whose touch can make me forget
the rest of the world.

They don't seem like enough
for someone who's always been there
to celebrate with me
when everything goes my way
and to hold my hand
when my whole world
seems to fall apart.

But even though "I Love You"
can't express the depth
of my feelings for you.
I hope you know what's in my heart.
Because loving you
means more to me
than anything in the world
and it always will. ♥

-Unknown

Open House on Sunday, October 28!

October Open House

Sunday, October 28, 2012

1:00pm-4:00pm

Everyone is invited!

Free event!

Come meet our Preferred Vendors!!

Inspired by: Chocolate and Red

Bridal Party, Hair, Strawberry, Flowers, Cake, Wedding Favors

Happy Planning!

DIY-Thank you

Thank You Vendor

Design your design in Microsoft Word.  Print, attach to cardstock with spray adhesive.  Cut cardstock to fit envelopes (or buy pre-cut cardstock, if you want!).  Measure the slits to hold bills or checks (I used a $20 bill for demonstration purposes here).  Cut the slits, and you’re done! This is a great way to distribute tips at the end of the night!

Happy Planning!

Lovely Monday Quotes

Photo By Saleina Marie Photography

"The moment I met him, I knew I was looking at my future."

-Unknown

Inspired by: Black and Champagne

Men's Suits, Garter, Bridesmaid Dress, Card Box, Candy Buffet, Wedding Cake, Invitations

Happy Planning!

DIY-Sidewalk Chalk

Sidewalk Chalk

Chalk Hearts on the way to the reception or ceremony. This would also be great in the parking lot leading to the party. This gives your venue a nice touch to help direct your guests.Make sure you get approval from your venue first.

Happy Planning!

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Photo by Vior Photography

 

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
― Dr. Seuss

 

Happy Planning!

DIY-Fall Flowers

Great way to save money for your fall wedding!

Happy Planning!

Marriage of the Months

Photo by Studio 6

"Married when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind & true,
When February birds do mate, You wed nor dread your fate.
If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll know.
Marry in April when you can, Joy for Maiden & for Man.
Marry in the month of May, and you'll surely rue the day.
Marry when June roses grow, over land and sea you'll go.
Those who in July do wed, must labour for their daily bred.
Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see
Marry in September's shrine, your living will be rich and fine.
If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry.
If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember.
When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last."

Happy Planning!

Get Inspired Wednesday

He Said, She Said

Looking for something fun guest normally dont see at a wedding? Try a he said, she said card! Have the guest play the game at their table. The person at each table with the most correct answers gets a surprise. Or pass them out during cocktail hour and start having your guest mingle with each other.

This card is a great converstation starter!

Happy Planning!

DIY-Glitter Vase

Tap off the botton part of the glass, leaving a band exposed glass around the top. Next, insert a piece of paper into the vase (to keep the glue from getting inside the vase), then spray the exposed glas with glue. Shake glitter over the glass, let it dry and remove tape. Now you have a vase that you can use and reuse over again for and after the wedding!

Happy Planning!