Wedding Proposal Gone Bad!

Ok, remember how I posted on what a great place the Brooklyn Bridge is for a proposal??

Imagine you're on the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge and your boyfriend is just about to propose.

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He opens the ring box and suddenly the engagement ring falls out and drops through the wood planks down below.

You gasp! Everyone screams!

He climbs down into oncoming traffic to get the ring and miraculously finds it!

Wow! Talk about a happy ending....

In case you missed it, click here to see the Today show video.

Is your wedding veil boring? Try one of these...

Melissa mentioned polka dot veils after my post on the Melissa Sweet polka dot wedding gown and it got me thinking....

If you're having a simple wedding gown, a polka dot veil could be just the thing to add a festive touch.

How about this French Lace Polka Dot Veil with rounded corners and beaded organza flowers?

Here's a more "traditional" version from HoneycombVeils on Etsy.


And the oh so popular birdcage veils always look so fun! Former Weddingbee Kasia Fink started making custom birdcage veils after her wedding and I think they have just the right touch of vintage and modern, sassy and sweet for any bride. And for just $50, you can't go wrong.

Is the umbrella the new balloon???

Remember my post about our engagement photo shoot on the Brooklyn Bridge?

Theresa over at Diagnosis Deferred posted these great Candice Stringham pics last week and asked "Is the umbrella the new balloon?"


It reminded me that I had some Brooklyn Bridge umbrella photos too. Not because I was ahead of the balloon curve but because it was actually raining off and on that day! Of course, I did bring along my prettiest umbrella...

Here are some pics:

Did you know Melissa Sweet does polka dots!?!

I saw this wedding dress over at Polka Dot Bride (natch) and I love it. There is something so fun and unexpected about polka dots on a wedding gown. I think this could work for lots of weddings from an outdoor ceremony, wedding at sea or fancy ballroom shin-dig.

Ladies, I introduce you to Dora by Melissa Sweet.

Willy Wonka would love these Edible Escort Cards!

I saw these Candy Bar Escort Cards over at Elizabeth Anne Designs and immediately said "WOW" out loud. What a super fun, clever and yummy idea!

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These favors/escort cards are easy to DIY with some king-sized Hershey bars and fancy paper. Just click over here for more details.

Need a tan? South Beach Miami - Top Girl Getaways

Miami is always in season and there is no better spot for a fun-filled girl's getaway than South Beach! I was down there for a girl's only trip with my mom in January and here are my picks for a fun bachelorette getaway or girl's weekend retreat.

Flying First Class? Grab your girlfriends and head for the pampering:

No Males, Nails & Cocktails Package - Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
It doesn't get any more ritzy than South Beach's Ritz-Carlton. The spa is amazing (my mom loved her massage and I loved the Oceanic Body Cocktail), the food delicious (you may recall Chef Jeff McInnis from Top Chef), and the service is top-notch. And, if you need to perfect your tan, they have their own tanning butler at the gorgeous pool that overlooks the ocean! Pampering awaits with this package including:

• Deluxe accommodations
• Champagne upon arrival
• Daily breakfast for four with bloody Mary's in Bistro One LR (the hotel's signature restaurant)
• The DiLido manicure and pedicure for four in the award-winning Spa.

Rates start at $699 per room, per night for up to four ladies. (Summer rates start at $459)


Flying Business Class? Here's your ticket for a chic weekend retreat:

Girlfriend's Getaway Package - Gansevoort South Beach
This South Beach hotspot has everything you could possibly need under one roof (like shopping, fine dining, salon, nightlife, gym and spa!). We stayed here and loved the oversized rooms, plush bedding, friendly staff and tres-chic coolness that surrounds the property. The rooftop pool is not to be missed, its even cooler than the NYC version!

This getaway includes:
• Deluxe accommodations
• Daily continental breakfast for two
• VIP access and two cocktails at Plunge rooftop bar
• 25% discount at Cutler Salon
• One hour private yoga class for two
• Gansevoort South's signature CD
• Complimentary valet parking

Package is $790 for two nights, based on double occupancy.


Flying Coach? This package has it all:

The True Divas Package - Carlton Hotel South Beach
Put on the glitz & glamour with this Sobe hotel deal. Any package that includes ice cream, spa treatments, and cocktails sounds good to me! This getaway includes:
• Superior Queen View accommodations for 3-days/2-nights
• Two complimentary pints of Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream
• A 30 minute Swedish massage for you and your Divas!
• Foot Rejuvenation Kit keepsake
• "The Diva" cocktail from the Carlton lobby bar, delivered to your room at check-in
• Complimentary WiFi High speed internet access
• Complimentary Beach Chairs & Beach Towels
• Complimentary Round Trip Transportation from and to the airport
• Complimentary VIP passes to the hottest clubs
• 3 p.m. late checkout, so you can sleep in
Available Sunday through Thursday in high season, and every day in low season.

Package is $99.00 per person, per night based on Quad Occupancy plus 13% tax.

Happy travels...

Put a ring on it! Fashion forward ring pillows...

There are so many little details that come up in wedding planning, its a wonder we don't all just elope!

Got the bling? Check. Got the ring bearer? Check. In case you don't have a ring pillow yet, here's a great find I found on Love Notes.

5eizen's Etsy shop has a great selection of gorgeously modern and fashionable ring pillows (and hair clips, birdcage veils, belts, sashes and garters now too). Here are some of my favorites.









Custom designs are welcome too! And, for $15 extra she'll make a matching garter which I think would be so cute if you're doing the garter thing.