Wedding Plans: the Veil!

 As you read yesterday I am back in Minnesota this weekend (where my wedding will be held) and I have lot things to do.  Two tasks on my list is my hair trial and dress fitting that I will share with you another time.  BUT because I was doing those two things I wanted to make sure to have a veil to try on with the dress and the hair.  I wanted to make sure what I had in mind would all work together.

 I found this great chart showing many of the different veil types(although I believe there to be many more).  I am planning on wearing a Cathedral length veil, no blusher and just placed at the back of my head under all my hair, since my hair will be up in some sort of fashion.  The cathedral veil is the longest of the veils and I'm hoping it will have a dramatic affect as I walk down the aisle inside the old church were we are getting married. 

 These two images are so beautiful and I can't wait to be one of those brides.  If you are wondering what you do with a veil that long during the reception I'll tell you that I plan on removing mine after some pictures.  I'll also have a hair piece (that is so gorgeous and I can't wait to show you) so I will have something in my hair for dinner and dancing.  

When I get back from my trip I'll give you all a full report of how it went.  I'll also work up a little DIY post as I made my veil (it actually took me about 20 mins).  Veils can cost an arm and a leg these days, but if you are trying to save and just want something simple, making your own is the way to go!

Have a good Memorial weekend everyone! 

Pinterest

Source: stylemepretty.com via Zandri on Pinterest

I am slowing figuring out this site they call Pinterest.  I am loving all the detailed shots of dresses that aren't always included in shoots showcased on other blogs.  these are my favorite pictures of dresses, the ones where you can see all the beautiful details!

On another note, I'm leaving T for the weekend to fly home to Minnesota for the holiday weekend filled with meetings, hair trials, fittings, showers, friends and family!  but stop back tomorrow for a post about our wedding plans!

showcase Minnesota!

Here's a little shout out to some amazing Minnesota designers and wedding industry elite!  This little shoot was featured on Style Me Pretty last week and it was oh so beautiful! 

The gown is by Tara LaTour, Hairpiece by Bethany Lorelle, clutch by Nelle and the beautiful bouquet is by Studio Emme

Cheers to my home state, Minnesota!!

The Details

                               Source: inspiredbride.net via White on Pinterest

                     I'm in Love!

                           The Beaded detail, the flower, the seaming and rouching!  Perfection.

Wedding Plans: Mother of the Bride

Last weekend while my mom was visiting I made us a little appointment at Bloomingdale’s for a little personal shopping experience.  Our goal was to find a dress for my mom to wear to the wedding.  The look I had in mind was glamorous and fun.  As we get older age is a weird thing to discuss, but I would say that my mom is young and she wants to have a good time at the wedding.  At any family gathering my mom is always the first one to start dancing.  So we definitely wanted to play to her personality and not put her in an ‘old lady’ dress. 

We tried on some beautiful dresses, 3 that looks beautiful and she could have walked out of the store with, but one of those just stood out, as soon as she put it on, we all new.  Below is the dress she picked with my own selection on jewelry.  She already has shoes, but they are similar to these and she wants to have some sort of red jewelry (since red is one of my wedding colors).  So I picked some simple drop earrings from Kate Spade and a beautiful bracelet from J.Crew.  

Mother of the bride by kirbylaackmann featuring kate spade jewelry

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Dress twist dress,
Zara high heel pump shoes,
Kate spade jewelry,
J crew jewelry,

I hope that I can make more of these boards for my bridesmaids too.  My goals is that each person in the bridal party has their own individual look, but when we are all together everything clicks. 

Any beautiful plans for the weekend?  T and I are doing some pre-wedding things and then Sunday I will be getting ready for my trip home for some family time and bridal showers, along with making some new lovelies for my etsy shop.  Did you hear that I'm going to host a giveaway once I reach 100 followers?  Well I am so tell your friends! 

Lovely Paper

So tonight I'm going to pick up some samples of paper to put together one full invitation suite.  I want to see it all together (and to make sure I don't hate a color paper before buying it in bulk) and make sure everything can be printed and assembled by myself and some willing friends.  I can't help but fall in love with all the beautiful invitations out there and this is just one of them.  

Promise me you'll check out more about this amazing suite that the bride made herself on Sparkle & Hay. Once you are done drooling all over your keyboard head over to her own personal blog for more inspiration!

Fit to be Tied

I love this picture of the groom and his wedding party.  the main reason is because red and orange are the colors we are using for our wedding, so this is totally inspiring.  Can you just imagine them in black and grey suits with those shirt and ties?!  I was thinking of going with some fun ties with stripes and patterns, but I have to say that the solid colors really POP!

Can I get your thoughts? 

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Wedding Plans: DIY Welcome Bags

 Okay so I had this post all ready to go for you on Friday and then something happend with Blogger and it completely deleted!  arg!  so lets try this again, okay?
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 Welcome Bags.  An important detail in a wedding with people driving or flying from far away.  Not just for those couples getting married on a beach in Mexico anymore.  

This weekend my mom and sister are were in town and we will be working worked on welcome bags for our wedding!  I'm so excited about this project because I get to show my creativity and I think it will be a nice touch to those guests walking into their hotel room after a long drive or delayed flights to see a little present waiting for them. 

Since I do not live in Minnesota at the moment, I've asked my mom to help shop for items that will be going inside our welcome bags.  I like this list from Ruffled which is a great start to any welcome bag!

1. A Thank You card.
2. A Welcome note.
3. Water bottle.
4. A map (they’re often free). Also, a card with directions from the hotel to the venue.
5. Mints, snacks and treats.
6. Decent coffee (or tea). 

7. Tickets to a museum, movie or play, and a subway pass is your wedding is in NY. You can also find tourist guides for free!
8. Sunscreen if you’re having a beach wedding.
9. A weekend timeline if guests are invited to rehearsal dinner and other wedding events.
10. Advil or Tylenol.

 We plan to include many of these items with a few special touches of our own.  But this weekend we will just be printing the totes that I've purchased at Muji and will be following stenciling instructions from here.  

What are your weekend plans? 
How was your weekend?

Nicole Miller

If any of you are familiar with Nicole Miller you would know that she doesn't usually use lace or beading in her wedding collections.  Until now that is.  Check out the latest number from the fashion house,  a beautifully beaded number that I am so excited about!

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Submissions!

Hey Readers!  Did you know that I take submissions of your beautiful love shoots and wedding day photos?  Well now you do, so start writing that email!

Here is what you need to know

1. Please email 10 – 15 images (low-resolution) and a brief description of your wedding to kirby {at} kirbymargaret {dot} com. Make sure to write Submission: Wedding or Love Shoot in the subject line.

2. Anyone can submit photos whether you’re the bride, the photographer, or another vendor, you are welcome to send in a submission.


3. When submitting a wedding tell me a little bit about the couple and the details about the wedding!
- What inspired you?
- Tell me about the clothes!   your dress, his suit, your bridesmaids dresses!   You know I love it all!
- Give a shout out to your amazing vendors
- If you were a DIY bride share some of your projects and your experience.
- Any tips or advice?
- And anything else you wish to tell!

4. Also include links to your website/blog and/or vendors so we can give proper credit to all those who helped made your day possible!

5. Once I receive a submission I will get back to you as soon as possible!

I've added to my little side panel a brief description of all this above and I've also created a page (see the bar below the header??) so you can go there as often as you need to!

Aren't you so excited?  I sure am! 

Monique Lhuillier does Lace

Here are some more examples of dresses with lace by Monique Lhuillier.  Who doesn't love a great Monique Lhuillier dress?!  Plus add on lace sleeve and you have a winning combo!

Lace and Sleeves

I'm going to let you in on a little secret...I let out a scream of excitement the moment I saw that Miss Kate Middleton wore long lace sleeves.  

I think that middle America has come to believe that lace wedding gowns are not in style and are what their grandmothers wore and shouldn't be worn by the modern bride.  Yes, that is a stereotype but it's what the majority thinks.  

After the royal wedding we all know that designers will look to the Duchesses dress as inspiration for their collections, but I'm also hoping that the middle America bride looks to her aswell.  

Feeling inspired ladies?  I know I am!

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Wedding Plans: Hair

It's been a few weeks since I've filled you in on our wedding plans.  Well I'm heading home in a few weeks and during my time there I will be doing my hair trial!  I have to say that next to the dress figuring out what to do with my hair has been my most favorite part of planning.  I've always loved my hair(too bad I don't know how to style it at all).  It's long, brown and has a natural wave and stylists love to work with it.  and frankly, who doesn't love having someone play with their hair.  To this day I will plop myself down in front of people so they can play with my hair. 

Above are my top 4 pictures of inspiration for my wedding day hair style.  Are you seeing a trend?  Low, loose and natural, yet glamorous all at the same time.  I'm making myself a headband to wear too (you ladies that have been reading my little blog for a while know how much I ADORE headbands)

It also just so happens that I put up new items in my etsy shop this morning and two of them happen to be headbands that I think you will love!

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images 1-3: sources are unknown, if they are yours or you know who they belong to let me know and I will add their link. image 4: twigs and honey

Skirted Tulle

This Lace and Tulle dress has me week in the knees.  did an amazing job blending the two textures together.  Designer David Fielden Sposa did an amazing job blending the two textures together.  Also,this photo is beautiful!  I love the effect the black and white has on the image.  She looks so regal!

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More Tumblers

Remember when I posted about these amazing tumblers?  Well I stumbled upon another pair while filling up my Macy's registry and about fell off my chair.  With wedding season officially starting I still think these make great wedding gifts

What do you think?   

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Etsy and a Royal Wedding

Tell me, is there an easy way to take a nice picture of yourself?  I have a pile of new pieces I want to post on etsy but no easy way to take a picture of them.  If I were to get home before the sun goes down I would snap a few photos. oh how I want to share these with you! 

I'm also getting some great new packaging which I am so excited about!  don't you just love getting a cute little package in the mail?

Also, What did you think of the Royal wedding and the dress??

I am in love with her veil... it has totally changed my mind about what kind of veil I would like to wear.  also the hand beading around the entire hem is beautiful!  I read that the women who were working on the dress had to wash their hands every half hour to keep the lace and fabric from getting dirty.  

Also, the lace overlay and deep-v neckline were perfect for the royal-to-be.