Something Old, Borrowed, New and Blue: The Wedding Accessories

Finding the perfect wedding day accessories was one of the hardest parts, mostly because I already had an idea in my head of what I wanted them to be: vintage, a little bit of red, pearl-y, and fabulous. 

Since everyone knows that thrift shopping is not easy when you go in with a pre-determined idea, this meant that all the way up until the week of the wedding, I was still buying and gathering this stuff. But I think everything turned out to be the perfect accessory to fit in with the theme.

Something Old and Something Blue:

I found this amazing 1950s purse at the Sledworks Antique Mall in Duncannon, PA for only ten dollars. The blue garter came from Joanne Fabrics.

Something New:

The shoes. Eeeep, I love these shoes. I would wear them every day if I could. They were absolutely the perfect thing I had in mind for my perfect wedding shoes--red, peep toe, and a little hint of a heel so I wouldn't tower over my man. Other than the dress, these were one of the bigger wedding splurges. (Zappos.com)

I also went through about three pearl necklaces until I decided on this multi-strand number from Kohl's. 

Something Borrowed:

And the pearl earrings were borrowed from my godmother, Aunt Peg.

The best part is that now I have all these mementos of our wedding that I can wear and be reminded of that fabulous day!

Especially those red shoes. I think I'll just wear those every day.

*Photos by Meagan Jepson Photography

1 Month + Wedding Photo Previews!

Guess what? We've been married for a month!

I want to wait until we have our professional wedding photos back to do Official Wedding Recaps (yes, it's capitalized and official) but I feel like I have left my blogging friends hanging on details of our big day! Don't worry, they are coming.

But until then, relive the day with me and enjoy some of the photos that were taken by friends and family:

(Clockwise from top left: Made up and ready to go, My AWESOME bouquet, Photo time in the backyard, Being made up by beautiful bridesmaid Shannon Hovick.)

(The big moment!, Presenting for the first time Ian and Brenda Brodie, The Saylor crew, the joyful exit, and the Brodies!)

(Me and HRIM friend, Alberte, Dancin' with Daddy, Me and the beautiful Miriam Gritis, Gettin' down with Mammaw, Going in for the dip.)


And--our photographer, the lovely Meagan Jepson, shared this fabulous little sneak peek on her blog! 

It was truly the most perfect day of my life and I can't wait to show everyone the product of months and months of planning.

But first, on schedule for the newlyweds tonight? Indulging in our Outback Steakhouse gift card and some Jamaican Red Stripe Lager. Mmmmmmmm.

-Mrs. B