A lost art which I think is of the utmost importance.
Photo by Jeremy Russell Photography
Ending on a sweet note
For our wedding we wanted a little something sweet for guests at the end of the night.
Ideas were tossed around: doughnuts, cake pops, a candy bar.
But in our discussions I was always haunted by the hundreds of calories that would be consumed after a long night of celebration. The calories that aren't really worth it in retrospect but were "so worth it" at the time.
Rather than risk our guests' happiness on Sunday morning, we opted for something much simpler.
Salt Water Taffy in our wedding colors.
A little bit of sweet with a mason jar of moonshine was the perfect ending to the night.
Ideas were tossed around: doughnuts, cake pops, a candy bar.
But in our discussions I was always haunted by the hundreds of calories that would be consumed after a long night of celebration. The calories that aren't really worth it in retrospect but were "so worth it" at the time.
Rather than risk our guests' happiness on Sunday morning, we opted for something much simpler.
Salt Water Taffy in our wedding colors.
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| Photo by Yeah Yeah Creative |
Green- Key Lime, Blue- Cotton Candy, Brown- Chocolate
Wedding maps
Having a destination wedding, we needed a map. Despite having trolleys to pick up guests for evening events, I wanted people to know the lay of the land.
I looked through over 2,000 Etsy options before finding the artist I thought captured my vision.
That artist was Natalie Kilgore, of Natty Michelle, out of Athens, GA.
With only a month before the wedding, Natalie turned my Google map of locations into a work of art for only $75!
I looked through over 2,000 Etsy options before finding the artist I thought captured my vision.
That artist was Natalie Kilgore, of Natty Michelle, out of Athens, GA.
With only a month before the wedding, Natalie turned my Google map of locations into a work of art for only $75!
Award-winning local food
My dad goes to his farmers' market every Saturday.
If you wake up in time to go with him, he'll introduce you to every vendor.
He loves that it's good food, made the old fashion way, and he's helping out the local economy. What's not to love?
In light of this, every Christmas I surprise my dad with an award-winning local delight. I usually find this through the Flavor of Georgia winners.
If you wake up in time to go with him, he'll introduce you to every vendor.
He loves that it's good food, made the old fashion way, and he's helping out the local economy. What's not to love?
In light of this, every Christmas I surprise my dad with an award-winning local delight. I usually find this through the Flavor of Georgia winners.
In 2009, I gave him bags of granola from Mitera Gourmet in Hahira, GA.
In 2010, I gave him Georgia Pecan Toffee, Gingerettes, and Dark Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers from Let Them Eat Toffee in Newnan, GA.
What will I find him this Christmas?
I also love searching for food on Foodzie!
Handmade garters
I didn't want to pay $15 for a mass-made, cheesy and cheap looking Victoria's Secret garter.
So I searched Etsy.
And I searched.
I actually think I looked at all 11,357 garters listed.
And then I found the one I liked, by NCR Designs. I bought the regular garter (and had her add blue in the middle) plus the "keepsake" garter for $34. The "keepsake" is rather unnecessary. But it's pretty.
I also liked garters from: Hello Design Crew ($5 and up) and GarterBoutique ($9.95 and up).
The Chica Boutique looked a bit fancy for me, but these are gorgeous too! ($38 and up, come in sets of 2)
Also, super cute college or sorority garters are made at LeighHallyB ($25 and up).
The best thing about Etsy is that if you have a special request, you can talk to the artist making it and usually they can do whatever you want!
So I searched Etsy.
And I searched.
I actually think I looked at all 11,357 garters listed.
And then I found the one I liked, by NCR Designs. I bought the regular garter (and had her add blue in the middle) plus the "keepsake" garter for $34. The "keepsake" is rather unnecessary. But it's pretty.
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