PHOTO CONTEST- Submission Deadline is Halloween @ midnight

Here are the latest submissions:

Karen and Kevin Haddon

Lisa Grow and Damon Spottswood

Photo Contest (A RANDOM DRAWING)- submissions due by Midnight Halloween night!!!

Here are the latest submissions of some more adorable couples:

Helen and Blake Burnette

Margaux and Bobby Frazitta

Naomi Hirabayashi and John Ousley

Rachel Grinney and Borna Emami

Jenni and Ryan Unthank

Wedding Shoes (Sex and City 2 releases tomorrow)

I saw the first sex and the city movie in the movie theatre and have to say that I hated Carrie's wedding attire.  I just didn't love any of it really.  At the end of the movie when she opted for the suit (although I still think a dress would've been cool) and her Manolo's I liked the "something blue" being her shoes.  I'm looking forward to renting the 2nd movie to see all the fashion.  I just didn't take to the first movie as well as I did the show- there's something about Carrie starting and ending each episode with her Witty commentary that I love and felt was lost when transferred to the big screen. 

This is a trend we're seeing a lot of lately- colored shoes on brides and I LOVE it!  I think it's so fun and different and I just love when brides dare to be different.  It's the biggest day of your life you should try to make it about you and express who you are and I think a bride with colored shoes states that she's fun and flirty.  Some even bold and sexy.  Regardless it takes a confident bride/woman to do this and I really hope to see more of it.  I wish I had thought of it when I was getting married I would've totally done it! 

Here are some photos of some brides that dared to be different- I'm interested to hear what other people think of this trend?  Fan or Hater?  Leave a comment!

Classic something blue

Yellow- notice the grooms matching socks (adorable detail)

Pretty in Pink



Fun in Plum



Classy in Red

If you are a bride that wore colored shoes- email me a picture and I can post it on my blog:)

REMINDER: Winner will be chosen by RANDOM DRAWING

REMINDER:  Winner will be chosen by RANDOM DRAWING so don't stress out over the picture you submit.  Here are the latest submissions:

Stephanie Burke and Dave Kim

Tori and Brian Hunter

Kelly McGlynn and Erik Ferjenstsik

Mariel Galang and Trenton Randall

Tandy Yadkamol and Chakris Raungtriphop

25% Chance of Winning at this point!

So far I only have 4 entries for the photo contest- hopefully that will encourage those of you thinking "I'll never win" to enter- as of now those entered have a 25% chance of winning- I'll take those odds!  It's a free $50 gift card.  This is a Maggiano's gift card but it can also be used at Chili's, On the Border, Corner Bakery and Macaroni Grill. 

The point of the contest was to get more followers- which has worked- since I posted the contest I've gotten 10 more followers (thanks ladies) but I'm surprised more people haven't entered to win- so I thought I would post the pictures I've received so far to hopefully spark some participation from my followers (and maybe get some more).  Thanks to the beautiful couples who have submitted (April, Morayma, Hannah and Mel)... Dylan is looking forward to drawing a name next week=).

April and Josh Leach

Morayma and Matt Osborn

Hannah and PJ Ross

Melissa Decker and JR Guidry

REMINDER:   IF you're already a follower just email me a picture to kelly@silvertouchevents.com
IF you're not yet a follower-become one THEN email me a picture. 

Don't worry about a write-up yet because whoever wins I will email and get more info for the blog highlight on the couple- so just be sure to include your names when you submit. 

COUPLE PHOTO CONTEST!!! (WINNER RANDOMLY CHOSEN)

Submit a photo of you and your hubby/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, fiance, partner, etc. via email to Kelly@silvertouchevents.com (include names of both ppl in photo and brief bio about the couple). 

YOU MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF THIS BLOG TO ENTER (PASS THIS INFO ALONG TO YOUR FRIENDS/FAMILY SO THEY CAN ENTER TOO)

Winner will be chosen at random, highlighted on this blog and receive a $50 gift card

All entries are due by midnight on Halloween night (for those who want to do a Halloween pic!). 

All entries will be written on paper and put in a bowl and one of my handy helpers (Nic or Dylan) will pick a name out of a bowl (we'll take a pic- idea stolen from Hungry Mom- thanks!).  Winner will be announced Monday, November 1st.  Prize will be mailed.

A Vintage Wedding

Every bride has their "what I would do differently stories" about their weddings.  Even a girlfriend of mine who just recently had an amazing wedding was saying some things the other day she would've done differently- it's normal- all brides do that during their reflecting period.  I think the reflecting period if the period of time you spent planning your wedding... you spend the same amount of time reflecting on the day/details/etc.  I'm out of my reflecting period now and remember my wedding as an amazing day.  However, just as my taste for backless shirts and booty shorts have changed so has my attraction to wedding dresses and accessories.  Maybe my bridesmaids wouldn't have looked like cupcakes, maybe I would've tried on a lace dress, who knows?  But the vintage look makes me want to be a bride all over again.... Luckily the one thing that would definitely remain unchanged would be the groom.
As we approach the colder weather some of our "vintage" fashion favorites from the past are coming back; jean jackets, animal prints, furs, etc.  I'm also reading to not be afraid of mixing patterns together and to be daring with my accessory choices.  These trends seem to be leaking into the wedding industry as well.  We're seeing more and more vintage style engagement rings- which I absolutely LOVE!  Who wouldn't love to be rocking one of these:





Then there's the dress.  I'll admit when I was a bride and someone even suggested lace I refused to even try one on- now I wish I had.  Lace dresses are so gorgeous!  They are elegant and classy and can be very sexy.  They have a vintage feel to them and they are just stunning.  Here are some I like:


I have this dress hanging in my guest bedroom closet for a friend getting married next year and I cannot wait to see her wearing it- LOVE IT!



(Picture Stolen from FB with permission) The bride is a girl I know from college and when I saw her pictures post on Facebook my mouth just hit the floor- this dress is so stunning and the long stranded pearls she paired it with were just perfection!  Love the little sleeves too- so different:)

 Okay onto the bird cage veils- I have yet to attend a wedding where a bride wears one and I don't understand it- If I go could go back and do it all over again... Just kidding but seriously these are so classy and chic looking.  Reese Witherspoon wore one in her on-screen wedding in Sweet Home Alabama, Katy Perry rocks one in her Hot and Cold Music video.  Katherine Heigl wore one in real life to complete her vintage look. 

So my vote for overall best Vintage bride that all other brides looking for a vintage look could take note from is Mrs. Joshua Kelly (and good news- they are still happily married so far!)