Glamnuptials: The Newlyweds

Seriously...I wouldn't imagine any better way to celebrate our new life together.... like my fave disney movie song says so well "go on and kiss the girl" (I know you all know what movie I am talking about ; hint: shes a mermaid)

Once the ceremony was finished, it was like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. No more pressure of screwing up my vows, or I dunno say... lose my garter while walking down the aisle... (oh wait- that DID happen... ) Regardless, I was one happy MRS. and this picture was proof of that.

Even though everything seemed to go smoothly... my new hubby kept stepping on my dress... and it literally yanked me a couple of times. I was afraid to pull a "Jessica Alba in Good Luck Chuck" you know, where her skirt gets caught in the car door and rips off leaving her in her panties... not a very sexy thing to happen on your wedding day.

When Mr.Flamingo wasn't stepping on my dress, we were able to snap a couple of shots. Thank goodness because I seriously didn't need another reason for having mediocre pictures.

Prepping up for the next pic, I happen to see something dark come right in my face. I soon realized my older sister was trying to put glasses on my face. Even though I knew these pictures wouldn't be as great as if we had brought our own sunglasses ... it was funny to see Mr.Flamingo take advantage of the situation and ...

looked down my dress - no need to worry, my ladies are still there and all yours!

After fooling around and being a typical guy, we were able to take my favourite newlyweds shot. Every time I look at this picture it puts a smile on my face, and I reminisce... "remember when we got married... " even though it hasn't even been a year.

When the photo session was completed, it was time to go back to the hotel and discover what the "Bosse des Noces" did for us. When we made our big entrace (really it was an exit) on the terrase (where all our guests were enjoying cockails and hors d'oeuvres) we were welcomed with lots and lots of clapping hands.

It was so nice to finally enjoy the party... plus, it was a gorgeous day and the sun made everyone even more happy (though I don't think that was any way possible). When we got inside, we took a picture next to our chandelier tree - one of my favorite decor pieces. Don't know what I was looking at, guess it would of been a good idea to look at the photographer... oh well.

All the unexpected moments are what made our wedding day even more special. Did you have any funny stories/moments on your wedding day?

Up next: Introducing the family and bridal party of the newlyweds…

Images taken by Ipi-events and Anne-Emilie Sayegh Photo
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Previously:
Glamnuptials : Beauty Time
Glamnuptials : Prep Time
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 1
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 2
Glamnuptials: Bride Posing
Glamnuptials: Groom Posing
Glamnuptials: Strike the pose Part 1
Glamnuptials: Strike the pose Part 2
Glamnuptials : Le Gâteau
Glamnuptials : The Guestbook
Glamnuptials : Decor Elements
Glamnuptials: Giving our gifts
Glamnuptials : DAS aka Day after Shoot
Glamnuptials: Wedding Movie Trailer
Glamnuptials: Real Wedding Inspiration Board

Glamnuptials: Strike the Pose Part 2

Taking pictures and more pictures is what a wedding is all about, so here is part 2 of Strike the pose! When we were planning our wedding we wanted to take the whole picture thingy into consideration. So we decided to rent some vintage inspired lamp posts to recreate a park circa the 1950s.

The result... beautiful pics with an awesome backdrop.

My sisters

We seriously had a blast taking pictures with our guests. It was the beginning of a movement (if I can call it that) people were standing in line to take pictures of us; like we were some famous rocks stars signing autographs. Rock on!

Some girlfriends

My flower girl showing off her pink flip-flops

I was lucky that two of my grandparents were able to share this special day with us, since Mr.Flamingos grandparents passed away when he was just a little boy. Mommy flamingo's daddy was with us, and daddy flamingo's mommy too. They were so happy to witness this special day, and we were even more happy to share it with them.

My 93 year old italian nonna

I felt extremely lucky to have both my mom and my stepmom... thats double mommy goodness, and the fact that they are such great friends made it so much easier. No fights, no issues with seating arrangements, just love.

Step-mom, me (duh!) and Mommy flamingo


My new family :)

My high school friends made it to my wedding, who knew we would stick together after all this time ( 14 years is a very long time!) I was the first one to get married and let me tell you they partied like there was no tomorrow. LOL

My cheeks hurt so much because of the permanent smile on my face. Guess thats part of the whole "its your wedding day, say chesse! " ;)

My aunt

Up next: Introducing the newlyweds…

Images taken by Ipi-events and guests
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Previously:
Glamnuptials : Beauty Time
Glamnuptials : Prep Time
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 1
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 2
Glamnuptials: Bride Posing
Glamnuptials: Groom Posing
Glamnuptials: Strike the pose Part 1
Glamnuptials : Le Gâteau
Glamnuptials : The Guestbook
Glamnuptials : Decor Elements
Glamnuptials: Giving our gifts
Glamnuptials : DAS aka Day after Shoot
Glamnuptials: Wedding Movie Trailer
Glamnuptials: Real Wedding Inspiration Board

Glamnuptials: Strike the pose Part 1.

Last time we left off .... we were in the posing mode; first I strut my stuff, then it was Mr.Flamingo turn. Well, my girls (sister and cousin) were anxious to take some pictures so we got ready to strike the pose. Say Sex! (instead of cheese... its so much better - don't you think???)

I must admit that I seriously felt like a cut (Ctrl + C / Apple + C ) and paste (Ctrl + V / Apple +V) for all the pictures. I look like a porcelain doll with the same smile and position... and the people around me were photoshopped in. Guess thats what happens when ALL the pictures are taken in the same place.

Mommy and Daddy Flamingo

Daddy with Step-mother Flamingo

My sisters looked so glamorous on my wedding day. I was so happy that they really considered my theme and asked for vintage inspired hairstyles. They were perfect. Just how I like them.

Oldest sister

Older sister

Baby sister

Thats it... we only took pictures in the stairs. When we asked to take pictures in the grass, or somewhere else, he didnt want. Said that the sun was too bright and would create ugly pictures cuz of the shadows. WTF? Come on! Are you serious??? Plus, my mom had specifically gotten the grass redone in the front for wedding pictures. Didn't work out like she planned either.

Off to the church...

I love this next picture of my in-laws and Mr.Flamingos 2 little nieces. It was nice to have a "in-the moment" picture of them, since all the other pics were very calculated.

During the ceremony, my gals where having fun snapping pictures. Girls... I'm getting married, and I'm in front of you. :) Aren't they so beautiful? Someone even pointed out that they looked naked. Bad girls! Not in church!!!

Trying to get everyone together for a group shot was definitely not an easy task... but the outcome was great. Minus the couple of people not looking, or have their mouths open. Either way, I love this shot, we are one sexy group!

After the ceremony, we were off to take some pictures at The Manoir Globensky. I happened to get married on a holiday weekend which now that I look at it, wasn't the best idea ever. Saint-Jean Baptiste weekend (sort of like your Independence day à la Quebecois) is the most celebrated holiday here in Quebec. Filled with local artistes, fireworks and lots and lots of blue and white flags.

When I called the city to see whether I could take pictures at the Manoir, they told me there was no problem. I asked them again, knowing that it was a holiday and they reassured me. Well, as we arrived, the entranced was blocked and we couldn't get it. Security guards were blocking the road and told us we couldn't go cuz of the National Holiday. Crap Crap Crap!

I was furious... you have no idea. I specifically called to make sure there wouldn't be any problems... and then exactly what they said wouldn't happen - did! Luckily one of the organizer saw my worried face, and gave us a green light to snap some pictures fast. Don't you just love people like that... thank you sir!

(notice the blue and white flags in the background - hurray for national day ;) )

Trying not to push our luck too much, we snapped a couple of pictures. (and when I say a couple, I am not over exaggerating ;). One of the girls mentioned that there was a nice little bench across the street overlooking a river. I never noticed this little spot when I was looking for nice places for pics. Its like it was meant to be...so off we went.

Guys have nothing to worry about really. Simply smile and there you have it. When it came time for the girls to pose, we were checking our teeth, re-apply our gloss, fix our dresses....

But its worth it in the end...


Up next: The family and bridal party shots Part 2…

Images taken by : Ipi-events, and guests
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Previously:
Glamnuptials : Beauty Time
Glamnuptials : Prep Time
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 1
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 2
Glamnuptials: Bride Posing
Glamnuptials: Groom Posing
Glamnuptials : Le Gâteau
Glamnuptials : The Guestbook
Glamnuptials : Decor Elements
Glamnuptials: Giving our gifts
Glamnuptials : DAS aka Day after Shoot
Glamnuptials: Wedding Movie Trailer
Glamnuptials: Real Wedding Inspiration Board

Glamnuptials: Groom Posing

The morning of, the photographer stopped by the best man house to take pictures of the boys getting ready and snapping a couple of shots here and there. Both Mr.Flamingos parents were there as well to help him get ready for the big day.

Not many shots were taken, and the photographer didn't seem to catch the little moments/details that were so important to us. It felt like he was more in a hurry to be where the bride was at (this according to Mr.F)

To top things off... the pictures that he did take, were suggestions of the best mans girlfriend (in pink below) who happen to take our after wedding shoot since we were disappointed with our pro-pics. No pictures of the cuff links, of the bouts or any of those little details. Too bad, and so sad. We were really disappointed.


Could you believe out of all the pictures there is NOT one of the groom and the best man. I was heartbroken when I got my pictures because it meant a lot to Mr.Flamingo to share this special moment with his bestfriend. Plus, the pictures with his parents are nothing spectacular, but at least he has a picture with them.. whew!

But what can you do? ... NOTHING!!! whats done is done. So instead of getting worked up about it and think about the pictures that could of been, we look at the ones we do have... and looking at Mr.Flamingo all pretty in his suit - makes up for it for a good 5 seconds. ;)

Up next: The family and bridal party shots...

Images taken by : Ipi-events
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Previously:
Glamnuptials : Beauty Time
Glamnuptials : Prep Time
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 1
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 2
Glamnuptials: Bride Posing
Glamnuptials : Le Gâteau
Glamnuptials : The Guestbook
Glamnuptials : Decor Elements
Glamnuptials: Giving our gifts
Glamnuptials : DAS aka Day after Shoot
Glamnuptials: Wedding Movie Trailer
Glamnuptials: Real Wedding Inspiration Board

Glamnuptials: Bride Posing

Hello Hive! I'll start off by saying I'm pretending that I haven't been MIA for the last 4 months and will continue my recap posts where I left off. ;) Looking through my Glamnuptials posts, I realized that I've been writing all wrong. Going back and forth with no story line... "um hello, where's your head been flamingo?!?" I'm gonna get my act together and continue the recaps properly.

Looking through my Pro Pics, I select some shots I thought were pretty. Unfortunately I don't have many pictures of me. I don't know if it was because we were tight in time or because everything seemed to be overwhelming, but at least the ones I do have are awesome.

The next picture is my ultimate favorite shot. I remember how I felt at that exact moment. I literally took 10 seconds to let the whole day sink in... I was getting married and felt like a million bucks!

What I love about the next couple of shots is the angle they were taken in. I'm a fan of unique pictures and not to mention that they showcase my fake lashes rather nicely ;)

I loved our limo, a 1959 Bentley... exactly how I like them - 50s inspired vintage glamour. Apart from the fact that we didn't have AC, it was rather roomy and not to mention comfy. I definitely felt like a movie star.

At the reception, we rented vintage outdoor lighting and a bench to re-create a park in NYC circa the 1950s. It was only fair that I take the first shot to test it out. It passed the test and our guests loved the bench of love... :)

Up next: Its the grooms turn to pose...

Images taken by : Ipi-events
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Previously:
Glamnuptials : Beauty Time
Glamnuptials : Prep Time
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 1
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 2
Glamnuptials : Le Gâteau
Glamnuptials : The Guestbook
Glamnuptials : Decor Elements
Glamnuptials: Giving our gifts
Glamnuptials : DAS aka Day after Shoot
Glamnuptials: Wedding Movie Trailer
Glamnuptials: Real Wedding Inspiration Board

Paying it forward....Wedding Style

When Mrs.Bee asked the question on the boards "Why do you love Weddingbee? it was natural and easy to name all the ways (like many of yous have. ) Overall we have the same vision on the greatness of weddingbee and seeing it grow and evolve is such an reward.

Then Mrs. Cupcake responded " Weddingbee completely shaped my wedding. " Which is exactly how I feel, so I added "... thank you for all the bees before me. Yours weddings shaped my wedding into something more that I had imagine. In hopes my planning has help someone else in return... pay it forward I say.... wedding style!

Pay it forward.... wedding style. I'm liking that....

So I thought it would be neat to name 3 ways how you used and than applied the pay it forward rule. Alright here I go (this is just a few)

How these Bees paid it forward (to me):

1. Thank you Mrs.Lovebug - For making me realize how much I love vintage typewritters
   
2. Thank you Mrs. Plumeria - for your beautiful invitations. They have been the starting inspiration to my never ending design process when making my own invites. You rock!
   
3. Thank you Mrs.Onion - for hiring Wes (of film Jones) and opening my eyes to his awesome work.
   

How I've paid it forward (well from what I know):

1. Designing invitation for a friend wedding.
2. Sharing my knowledge about weddings : Giving all my vendor, websites, and references (including weddingbee) to some girls I know who are gonna tie the knot.
3. Vectorizing some chandeliers for some weddingbee readers, and a former bee
   

Which bees paid it forward for your wedding?
How did you or how are you planning on paying it forward?

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Chick Flick: The Proposal

I don't know about you but I am a fan of wedding related movies. Actually I have to admit I'm a girly girl and love all the chick flicks. Even though I haven't seen Bride Wars (don't worry its on my to-do list) I can never get enough of wedding movies.... and honestly The Proposal looks freaken hilarious. (Not to mention I am a fan of Ryan Reynolds - hotness alert)



I loved 27 dresses and am certain this one will be as good. Your asking yourself whats the connection between the two... one name Anne Fletcher. Shes the director of both movies... so its a hint to the goodness - what do you say?

Whats the story about? Canadian immigrant Sandra Bullock is on the verge of getting deported and needs to find a way to keep her job... solution to marry her assistant (Ryan Reynolds)

Coming out June 12th of this year... I have a feeling Mr.F and I will celebrate our one year anniversary watching a chick/wedding flick. Now that's how you celebrate ;) lol

My Real Wedding Inspiration Board

When I was planning my own wedding, I loved seeing inspiration boards. I couldn't get enough and I was making myself some as well. It really gave an overall feel of what type of wedding I was going for, not to mention its a great starting point to any party planning.

Now what I loved even more... is seeing a real wedding inspiration board and compare their original idea and what the wedding actually looked like. Its fun to see if the theme/ideas stayed the same and see if the wedding is better than the inspiration board itself :)

I made my own before and after boards. (click to enlarge):

Original Inspiration Board
(1940s, Vintage, Glamour Theme)

Real Wedding Inspiration Board

(1940s Vintage Glam Movie Theme)

My wedding theme changed a little in the planning process. When I first created my inspiration board, I was going for my pinks, golds, champagne colors and more a vintage modern approach. Then, it shifted to 1940s brown and ivory movie vintage theme. Honestly I really like how my wedding came out, and if I were to do it again... it would be exactly the same, but instead of brown and Ivory, I would go Ivory and Black.

I have to confess that I was sort of competing with my own inspiration board. I wanted my wedding to be better than what I had envision. I know... isn't it weird?

What do you think, is my real wedding board better than the original? Did you make a real wedding board as well? Would you have changed anything?