hanging from the ceiling

On Once Wed they've featured many, many, many DIY flower/ pom pom garlands. I think it's such a cute idea that I'm going to making one of the three featured for wall decor in my bleak apartment, which I will take with me when I move out. Be warned roomies!

meet wedding intern brooke

So, growing up I was an avid reader of the teenvogue intern blog and thought I would copy its "meet so-so" blog entry. So here I go.

Age: 19

Hometown: Wellington, FL

School: University of Florida

Ever since "The Wedding Planner" I've always wanted to be a wedding planner. I had never been to a wedding so this new world was so intriguing. And J.Lo's lonely life was something I craved. She was organized, timely, fashion-forward--basically, everything I wanted to be when I was a grown up. My sister made fun of me because every time the movie was on I would be watching it. I was seriously in love.

Time passed and I forgot about my dream.

College time came and I had no idea what I wanted to do. I had been on yearbook for seven years so it's the only thing that came to mind that I could do for the rest of my life and be decent at. Then, though, in Intro to Journalism my one professor told us of the wary future of journalists and I quickly switched to PR--"The Hills" and "The City" made it look fun and from what I could tell planning parties was involved so it was the closet thing to me to wedding planning.

Shortly after, I found out UF actually had an event management major and I planned to double. My dream was finally going to happen. My sister said she knew it was coming and talked about my obsession with the movie yet again. I was super excited. Part of the major is a 15 credit internship. So, I thought I'd get ahead and apply for one in the Fall.

A month before school started I applied to two wedding planners. I got no response even after follow ups..Then, in October I tried again. Both responded. One already hired interns but the other was interviewing. Yes.

I was super nervous. I had been following wedding blogs all summer and fall and just hoped those would help.

The interview was fine. She ran late but I was willing to overlook it since I really, really wanted this. I brought up I followed her blog and she was pretty happy about that. She asked if I had one and I said no...but I got one soon after, obviously.

Two weeks later I got the acceptance letter and couldn't stop gushing about it to everyone.

I'm three weeks in and although it's all a learning process full of little tasks, but the weddings and events are soon to come. I don't know if this is what I'll do for my life but I'm really happy now doing it.

que sera sera

mad about red

It's almost Valentine's, not a fan myself but.., here's a little something to start that sea of red.

mix n' match

Ever since I watched "Glamour's 50 Wedding Dos and Don'ts" I've been obsessed with mix n' match bridesmaids dresses. A pattern, theme or color scheme is the usual inspiration. Here's today's inspiration:

via Aaron Delesie

This is my fave. via Erin Hearts Court

And here's a little something I did:

(L-R: Thread, JCrew, Tracy Reese, Monrow)

(JCrew, ASOS, Banana Republic)

interning

Today, I officially started my internship. After much confusion and miscommunication, today was finally the day.

And just my luck, I'm getting two internships for the time of one. woo

Obviously, one is for a wedding and event coordinator and now the other is for a neighboring photo studio. (fyi: this December ADORE and Footstone Photography along with Unique Designs, which is a design studio, teamed up to form a mega-wedding/event one-stop shop.)

I'm in love with both places and all my bosses.

Here's one of the photos in the wedding studio that I fell in love with while I was interviewing, which is also a photo done by Footstone Photography. I was like 'wow, fate is crazy.'

UP

This post is inspired by UP, my favorite movie ever ever.

via Stephanie Williams Photography

via Stephanie Williams Photography

via He and She Photography

This is my favorite engagement shoot. via He and She Photography

via Jill Thomas

I hope they're having a February wedding because this is just perfect. via Sarah Yates Photography

murphy

The other day I had lunch with one of my best friends from elementary, middle school. She told me of her wedding vision: elope to Vegas, get married in a Betsey dress and then have a reception on her aunt's lot. Here's a little something inspired by that (p.s. the lot is located on the Intercoastal hence the "Just Married" speedboat.)

2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

One of my resolutions is to post more on here slash do more things pertaining to weddings. I start my wedding, event planning internship Wednesday. I'm so so excited.

photo via Once Wed