(Photo courtesy of the Picture People Studio)

Paula:  When is your wedding day?

blacksred:  Our Private Ceremony is on 10-10-10 in St. Thomas.   Our at home reception will be on 10-24-10.

Paula:  What are your colors and theme of your wedding? 

blacksred:  The wedding in St. Thomas will have vibrant colors reflecting the tropical atmosphere (aqua, pink and orange).   Our at home reception colors will be black and white damask with pops of red.

Paula:  What most do you hope to get from BAB during your planning?

blacksred:  Ideas, excitement, and community;   all of which I have gotten. 

Paula:  After you said “Yes” to the proposal, what was the first thing that popped into your head about your big day?

blacksred:  We wanted it to be the BEST party anyone had ever been to.

Paula:  How did your FH propose?

blacksred:  Absolutely perfectly!  On the beach in the place we took our first road trip to.

Paula:  How many are in your wedding party?

blacksred: None.  We are getting married just the two of us in St. Thomas.

Paula:  How far are you in the planning process?

blacksred:  About 85% done.  Only really small stuff remains.

Paula:  What has been the easiest part of your planning so far?

blacksred:  Keeping a united front against family and friends ideas and suggestions.

Paula:  What has been the hardest part of your planning so far?

blacksred:   Picking an island and picking a reception spot.

Paula:  Are you using a planner and/or DOC?

blacksred:  I have both. I have an island wedding planner for St. Thomas and a DOC for our at home reception.

Paula:  What is the funniest thing to happen to you so far in your planning?

blacksred:  Everyone laughing at us because even when they talk to us separately we say the exact same things.

Paula:  Have you found "The One" yet?

blacksred:  YES!

Paula:  If you have found “The One”, how did you know this was your dress?

blacksred:  It looks good on me.  It was exactly what I pictured myself getting married in on the beach.

Paula:  What is your look for your wedding day?

blacksred:  Simple and Elegant.

Paula:  How did you meet your FH?

blacksred:  At work.  He was a summer temp employee and I trained him in the department I was working in.

Paula:  Have you chosen a honeymoon location? If so, where?

blacksred:  We are getting married in St. Thomas and will be there for 2 weeks.   We will island hop the remainder of the USVI and also visit the British Virgin Islands during that time.

Paula:  Is there any special meaning behind your wedding date?

blacksred:  Our first kiss was in October and we officially started dating in October.   We realized how much we were meant to be together in October.

Paula:  What are you planning to splurge on for your wedding?

blacksred:  Our honeymoon and photography.

Paula:  Are you and your FH paying for your wedding alone or are you getting help from the parents?  If so, did the parents give you a budget?

blacksred:  We are paying for the wedding ourselves.

Paula:  How long will you have been planning when your wedding date arrives?

blacksred:  About eighteen months.   We knew we were paying for this event ourselves so we started by planning what our vision was and then started doing price comparisons.

Paula:  Is there any part of the planning process you wish you could avoid?

blacksred:  The guest list for our at home reception.

Paula:  Will you be doing a lot of DIY projects for your wedding?  If so, what are they?

blacksred:  There are no DIY projects planned.

Paula:  Are you sticking to your budget?

blacksred:  Yes.   I have impressed myself!!

This week's wedding inspiration pictures:  Beach Wedding Setups

(Photos from www.herecomestheguide.com)

Well that's all for this week.  Until the next time…Keep It Beautiful BABs!

~Your Know Your Bride Blogger

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Ah…Spring is officially here!  I see buds on the trees and smell blooms in the air.  I am extremely happy.  YAY!!!  And, the wedding season is about to kick into serious mode soon.  I am eager to see all of the pictures from the upcoming weddings. 

This week's Know Your BAB Bride is…

s2bmrsc

Happy 1st Anniversary!!!! 

(Pictures courtesy of the bride and Bray Danielle Photography)

Paula:  Describe your day in 3 words

s2bmrsc:  Beautiful, loving and happy!

Paula:  What were the colors and theme of your wedding?

s2bmrsc:  Olive Green, Champagne, and Ivory; Theme – Simple Elegance.

Paula:  Your wedding date and location?

s2bmrsc:  Louisiana – March 28, 2009

Paula: After you said “Yes” to the proposal, what was the first thing that popped into your head about your big day?

s2bmrsc:  "Hmmm..should we go with Winter or Spring because Summer and Fall is definitely out of the question."

Paula:  What were your thoughts when the door opened for you to walk down the aisle?

s2bmrsc:  "Wow, this is it!  He looks soooo handsome!"

Paula:  How would you describe the look on your DH’s face when he saw you coming down the aisle?

s2bmrsc:  "He looked very happy, excited, WOWed!"

Paula:   What song did you choose for your walk down the aisle? Why this song? 

s2bmrsc:  "Makes Me Whole by Amel Larrieux.  The lyrics explained how I feel about DH."

Paula:  Where did you go on your honeymoon?

s2bmrsc:  Cancun, Mexico!!!

If you would like to add parasols to your wedding, here are some ideas:

(www.australiaentertains.com)

(www.tangedesign.com)

Well that's all for this week.  Until the next time…Keep It Beautiful BABs!

~Your Know Your BAB Bride Blogger

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

1. Non-linear aisles.  Brides and Grooms are straying away from  straight aisles preferring to walk in from different angles and choosing to meet in a central spot.  Think circular or triangle aisles.

2.  Hollywood glam for the Grooms.  Old style looks for the men saying "I Do".

3.  Comfort foods for the reception.  Pizza, burgers, ribs with a twist.  For instance, mini Kobe burgers as an hor d'oeuvre. 

4.  Themed engagement photo shoots.  I like this idea.  I think if I were getting married I would bring whatever theme I used for my photo shoot into my wedding plans. 

5.  Tea length wedding gowns.  I love the tea length gowns!  They are elegant, retro, and very chic.
  

What do you BABs think about these trends?  What do you believe will be trends for 2010?

Now, let's meet this week's KNOW YOUR BAB Bride…

NIKA

(All Nika's photos are courtesy of photographer Christopher Moore)

Describe your day in 3 words.

"Beautiful, calm, and hot."

What were your wedding colors?

"Navy blue with apple green accents"

Your wedding date and location.

June 28, 2008, Snellville, GA

Paula:  Describe your “This Is the One” moment when you saw your wedding dress. 

Nika: After scouring David’s Bridal web site I had found my perfect dress.  Well that was until I actually tried it on.  What looked fabulous on the model made me look awful. My consultant suggested I try on a strapless gown.  I was really hesitant since I am top heavy.  I am glad I did.  After trying on a few gowns, I found the one.  It was a simple white strapless a line dress with ribbon accent.  It was perfect for my outdoor afternoon wedding.

Paula:  What was the funniest thing to happen on your wedding day? 

Nika:  DH is a police officer and a lot of his guests were his co-workers.  When we were pronounced husband and wife, my cousin yelled out “Officer Down!”  That got a laugh out of everyone in attendance.

Paula:  Describe your DH’s participation in the planning process? 

Nika:  He had minimal participation which was great with me.  I am really anal and like things done in a particular way.  He was in charge of the DJ, limo and tuxes.

Paula:  How did you meet your DH? 

Nika:  We met at Bell Bottoms which was a club that  only played old school music.

Paula:  Any issues with your wedding party? If so, how did you resolve them?

Nika:  My BF (MOH) experienced some health issues prior the wedding and was not cleared medically by her physician to travel.  I was upset she would not be there but was more concerned about her health.  I knew if she could be there she certainly would. 

Paula:  Where did you go on your honeymoon?

Nika:  Orlando, FL.  We went to both Disney and Universal Studios.  DH and I are both big kids at heart.

Paula:  Describe your wedding cake. 

Nika:  I did not want a traditional cake and fell in love with the cupcake tree once I saw it.  I ordered a cupcake tree and decorated it.  Our guests loved it.

Paula:  What was the one thing about your wedding day you wish you had planned differently?

Nika:  I would definitely change the time.  It was held in the middle of the afternoon on a HOT Georgia summer day.  It didn't affect me much since I was the last one to arrive but DH was sweating profusely  during the entire ceremony.  Our programs were fans and guests were provided with bottles of water.  Luckily the ceremony was short and quick and everyone was able to make it back inside to the AC.

Inspiration for Navy and Green Bride-to-Be's

(photos from www.projectwedding.com)

Well that's all for this week.  Until the next time…Keep It Beautiful BABs!

~Paula (the Know Your BAB Bride Blogger )

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Well BABs this week's Know Your BAB bride is sharing a boat load of gorgeous pictures with us.  I love peektures!!! 

AbramsWife

(All photos courtesy of Nicole Adams Photography)

Abramswife's day in three words:

Fun, Romantic, Elegant

Abramswife's  wedding colors and theme:

"My colors were pink and brown. I didn't really have a theme. I just wanted rose petals and candles everywhere."

Abramswife's wedding date and location:

July 18, 2009 in Michigan

Paula:  How did your DH ask you to marry him?

Abramswife:  We were at dinner, getting ready to go to the Maxwell concert. As dinner was ending he handed me a piece of paper and it was a resume. It had an objective, experience, education, skills, etc. The resume detailed why he would be perfect for the role as my husband. Then he handed me a letter telling me how much he loved me and how much he wanted to be with me. Then he just slid the ring box across the table, classic him. Once I opened it then he asked me if I would marry him. 

Paula:   How did you meet your DH?

Abramswife:  We met at a restaurant on my 21st birthday. I was there with my friends and boyfriend at the time. And he was sitting at another table with his friends. Me and my friend had got up to go to the bathroom and he was in the same hallway talking on the phone. I started flirting with him (yes my boyfriend at the time was still there), we were supposed to exchange numbers that night but it never happened. A few days later me and my friend were at the mall and she was like "isn't that the guy from Bennigans?". So I told him to come here and asked him for his number.

Paula:  What song did you choose for your walk down the aisle?  Why this song?

Abramswife:  Jennifer Hudson- Giving Myself. I listened to a lot of songs and they were just "ok", then once I heard this song it moved me, it gave me a feeling that none of the other songs gave me. So I knew this had to be the one.

Paula:   How would you describe the look on your DH’s face when he saw you coming down the aisle?

Abramswife:  He cried. I would've never thought that he would've cried but he did. He denies it to this day but I have pictures to prove it.

Paula:   How long were you in the planning process?

Abramswife:  I planned my wedding in 9 months.

Inspiration for you pink and brown brides-to-be

(photos from www.projectweddings.com)

Well that's all for this week.  Until the next time…Keep It Beautiful BABs!

~Your Know Your Bride Blogger

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Last week was one heck of a week on the job! Phew!! Talk about 12 to 14 hour days.  I mean EVERYDAY!!  The snow storm did a whopper with the timeline for my company's year end audit.  I barely ate last week trying to get everything done.  I so can't wait for this audit to be done!  At least the field work is wrapping up.  Now it's just waiting for the audit team to sign off on the 17 audits (yes 17!) and I can begin to breathe again.  LOL!

Enough of my whining.  On to the fun stuff…

It's time for this week's KNOW YOUR BAB BRIDE!!! 

LilBrownHottie

(All pictures used by permission of the bride)

LilBrownHottie's uses these three words (phrases) to describe her wedding: 

Classy

Old World

International

(Our wedding was in a very old stone church and we had family and guests attend from several countries as well as the U.S.)

Wedding Colors:

Lavender

White/Ivory

(LilBrownHottie says she is not sure if she had a theme or not – LOL!)

Wedding Date and Location:

May 17, 2009

Washington, DC

Paula:  How did your DH (Dear Husband) ask you to marry him?

LilBrownHottie:  My DH proposed to me on bended knee at the same restaurant and at the same table we had for one of our first dates .   I was so busy going "OMG! OMG!" at the ring and everything that I forgot to say "Yes" until he said "Umm… an answer would be nice?".

Paula:  What were your thoughts when the door opened for you to walk down the aisle?

LilBrownHottie:  When the door opened for me to walk down the aisle all I could think was "Lord! Please don't let me trip'!!". My shoes had five inch heels and certain relatives had been teasing me about laughing their butts off if I fell. 

Paula:  What was the funniest thing to happen on your wedding day?

LilBrownHottie:  The funniest thing that happened on my wedding day was the priest . After he had started the ceremony , he paused and said, "Now unless you are expecting a direct communication from God, please turn off all cell phones and pagers!".  I cracked up!

Paula:  Describe your wedding bouquet.

LilBrownHottie:  My wedding bouquet was special because it was all lavender roses wrapped in lavender ribbon (even though it was supposed to have been wrapped in purple ribbon to match my shoes).  This was special because the first roses my DH ever gave me were lavender. 

Paula:  What was the one thing about your wedding day you wish you had planned differently?

LilBrownHottie:  I wish we had scheduled more time for pictures.  Our photographer (Val) was great . As our wedding was in Washington, DC, we had TONS of places we could  have taken some amazing shots at. The ones of us standing in the middle of Pennsylvania Ave with the Capital building in the back were cool.

Here are some inspiration ideas for your lavender and white wedding:

(Photos from www.projectweddings.com)

Well that's all for this week.  Until the next time…Keep It Beautiful BABs!

~Paula (the Know Your BAB Bride Blogger )

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

FutureMrsBrown2011

Wedding date:  June 25, 2011

Wedding colors/theme: 

Navy and Lilac with Gold and Ivory accents. The theme is Romantic Elegance and Love.

What most does FutureMrsBrown2011 hope to get from BAB during your planning?

Advice and Recommendations.

(Let's hear from FutureMrsBrown2011 regarding her upcoming wedding…)

Paula:  How did your FH propose?

FutureMrsBrown2011:  He proposed on Christmas of 2009. We were in Alabama with my family. The ring was one of my wrapped gifts under the tree the whole time.  And, my entire family knew since he got it in October! I opened the gift and he asked to help me with it (the ring box was in a bigger box with candy on top of it). Once he got the box open, I just saw him going down on one knee. He told me that he loved me and that he wanted me to spend the rest of my life with him. It took me a little while but I finally said yes!  LOL! I was just so shocked!

Paula:  What has been the easiest part of your planning so far?

FutureMrsBrown2011:  Deciding the date of the wedding.

Paula:  What has been the hardest part of your planning so far?

FutureMrsBrown2011:  Choosing who to be in the wedding party.

Paula:  Are you using a planner and/or DOC (Day of Coordinator)?

FutureMrsBrown2011:  I am using a DOC.

Paula:  How long will you have been planning until your wedding date?

FutureMrsBrown2011:  2.5 years

If you would like to see FutureMrsBrown2011's engagement video click HERE.

Planning ideas for Navy weddings

(Photos from www.aisledash.com and www.tastefullyentertaining.com)

Well that's all for this week.  Until the next time…Keep It Beautiful BABs!

~Paula (the Know Your BAB Bride Blogger )

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

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Well I have been having a great time with these blogs and love reading and seeing all about our BAB brides.  I hope everyone is liking the blog and please feel free to leave comments or contact me with any suggestions.  Also, if you would like to be featured, just PM me on www.brownandbridal.com.   My member name is PaulaJ.

This Week's Know Your BAB Bride is Bride-To-Be

miabridentampa

Wedding date: July 10, 2010

Wedding colors:  Turquoise, Lemon Yellow, and Chartreuse Accents

Wedding theme:  NYC loft meets South Beach Chic

How she hopes BAB will help her with her planning:  "I hope to get tips on what little things I may need to remember closer to the big day, that you don't usually think about.  Also I hope to get tips on ways on to properly incorporate great accents into my big day."

Paula:  After you said "Yes" to the proposal, what was the first thing that popped into your head about your big day?

miabridentampa:  What time of the year and exact date we will choose to jump to broom!!!

Paula:  What has been the easiest part of your planning so far?

miabridentampa:  The venue.  I knew before I even went there. But once we toured it and FI and my mom fell in love, I WAS sold.

Paula:  Are you using a planner and/or DOC?

miabridentampa:  Yes.  I have a Month of Planner. She takes over the month before my wedding, but she has been like a full planner at times.  I need that because I'm not in the city where my wedding is taking place.

Paula:  Have you chosen a honeymoon location?  If so, where?

miabridentampa:  La Concha Resort San Juan Puerto Rico.

Paula:  What are you planning to splurge on for your wedding?

miabridentampa:  Florals and decor.

Paula:  Is there any part of the planning process you wish you could avoid?

miabridentampa:  Making out checks.

(All pictures of miabridentampa and her FI are courtesy of www.studiobycarmen.com)

Planning a Lemon Wedding?  Here is some inspiration for you!

(All photos are from www.petalsgalore.com)

Well that's all for this week.  Until the next time…Keep It Beautiful BABs!

~Paula (the Know Your BAB Bride Blogger )

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

soon2bmrsw

October 24, 2009; Macon, Georgia

Sentimental,  Pinnacle,  Festive

Black and Ivory with Fuchsia Accents

About her wedding…

Paula:  Describe your DH’s participation in the planning process?

soon2bmrsw: My dear hubby was highly involved in the planning process.  When asked, he will tell you that he wanted to help lighten the load of stress that I was carrying.  I believe that he was just as excited to be planning such a large party for our families as I was.  He helped with everything from DIY invitations/Save-the-Dates to helping to design and write Thank-You's.  He even took the lead on working with a number of vendors such as the DJ, Bartender and Videographer to name a couple.

Paula:  What song did you choose for your walk down the aisle? Why this song?

soon2bmrsw:  I chose Maurette Clark Brown's, "The One He Kept For Me" as my song to walk to my husband.  I couldn't think of a better way to express to D how I felt/feel about him.  Besides D being "The One He Kept For Me", these lyrics speak to my heart:

I'd pray and wait for you

So patiently

And now He's blessed our love

For eternity

The one I was praying for

The one He delayed me for

The one He kept for me

Until it was time

My husband is truly God's greatest gift to me.  I don't deserve him, but GOD saw fit to place him into my life.

Paula:  How would you describe the look on your DH’s face when he saw you coming down the aisle?

soon2bmrsw:  My hubby cried as I entered the sanctuary to come to him.  It was the absolute sweetest thing ever.

Paula:  What was the funniest thing to happen on your wedding day?

soon2bmrsw:  During the planning process, I often joked with the officiant about my ring(s).  I said that if I didn't get double diamond bands to compliment my engagement ring, I would give him the eye and the wedding was off – joking of course.  By the time the wedding day rolled around, I had of course forgotten all of this and was just taking everything in.  During our ring ceremony, the officiant tells my husband to place the ring on my finger.  After a second, he turns to D and asks, "Is that ALL you have for her?"  I was MORTIFIED!  It took a second, but then I realized that my groom had tricks up his sleeve as he pulled out my second diamond band (YAY!).  As the pièce de résistance, when asked, my hubby loudly declares, "With THESE rings, I thee wed…"  Priceless.

Paula:  Where did you go on your honeymoon?

soon2bmrsw:  We honeymooned for the first seven days of our marriage at the beautiful Gran Bahia Principe Ambar in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  The honeymoon, however, is still in progress…

**All Photos courtesy of Mango Pixels **

I hope you enjoy reading about and seeing pictures of your beautiful BABs as they share with us their thoughts about their wedding day or their upcoming weddings. 

For those of you who do not know what KNOW YOUR BAB BRIDE is all about let me explain.  I provide questions both to the married and engaged BAB brides and ask them to pick five they want to answer.  If they choose more than five I am perfectly fine with that.  The more to share with us, right?  I also ask them to provide pictures they want to share.  I pull it all together and present them in this blog to share with all of you.  If you love weddings like I do and can never get enough of the beautiful pictures, then this blog is for you.  Also, newbie BABs particularly may find this blog useful as they get to know their fellow BABs. 

So without further ado, let us begin.

This week’s featured BAB is **Purr-Fection***. 

**Purr-Fection*** was married in Columbia, SC. 

Her colors were Aqua and White and she describes her wedding day using these three words:  Love, Celebration, and Fun. 

In her own words:

What was the one thing about your wedding day you wish you had planned differently?

The timing of day would be one thing I wish I planned differently. I had my ceremony outside at the end of May. Needless to say, it was entirely too hot! I planned the ceremony for 6:00pm, hoping it would cool down, but it did not! It was almost 90 degrees outside. Even though I did supply my guests with bottled water and fans, I still felt bad because it was so hot! My poor husband was dripping sweat by the time the ceremony was over!

Would you recommend having a planner and/or DOC (Day of Coordinator)? Why or why not?

I definitely recommend having a DOC if not anything else. A good DOC will help your day move freely and smoothly without having the bride go crazy. They should be able to take care of everything from dealing with vendors, to satisfying guests. Definitely a good investment if you want to be sane on your wedding day.

What was the funniest thing to happen on your wedding day?

We had two funny moments. The first was my veil coming off in the middle of the ceremony. All I could say was “Oh Lord, my veil…Somebody come fix my veil!”, in the MIDDLE of the pastor talking and all! Thankfully one of my hostesses was right there to help me out! LOL!

The second moment was when we were hugging the parents, and Kelvin grabbed Kayden (our daughter) to give her a kiss, and when he did she drooled all over his mouth. His reaction was priceless!

Did you experience the “ugly cry”?

Yes, I did, when Kelvin surprised me with the vows he wrote. They were so sweet and he was so nervous saying them. My heart melted.

How did you meet your DH?

Kelvin and I were high school sweethearts. We met during my freshman year in high school.

What song did you choose for your walk down the aisle? Why this song?

“Never Felt This Way” by Brian McKnight. I have always loved this song, and always wanted this to be the song I walked down the aisle to.

 Wedding Day Pictures

(all photos used by permission of bride)

Thank you **Purr-Fection*** for sharing your day with us!

EXTRA:  If you are planning a wedding in Aqua and White, here is some inspiration for you:

(Picture from www.glamourousgowns.co.uk)

Well that's all for this week.  Until the next time…Keep It Beautiful BABs!

~Your Know Your Bride Blogger

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”