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Reminder - Giveaway

Just a quick reminder that we have moved! Please stop by the new Lucky Me, and enter our current giveaway for a free custom monogram.

The New Lucky Me!

Just a reminder...We've moved! Please stop the new Lucky Me!

The New Lucky Me!

The new Lucky Me is now up and running! We have changed our address, so please make sure to update your readers and links. (The old blog will remain intact, so all our past posts are still accessible.) You can find us at:

Lucky Me!

Please stop by and say hello!

Flowers

If you are thinking about trying a hairdo with a flower accent for your big day, now is the time to buy your accessory. This one is only$2.98 plus free shipping this weekend!

{Keep me away from the shoe sale as well! That is trouble.}

More Than One Song?

While at the gym last night, I heard Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol, and it instantly made me think of my wedding. My husband and I danced the very last dance of the night to this song, with a few close friends who were still around. It was so nice. My husband and I have so many songs that we consider to be "our songs", I hear one almost every day. I love it. In addition to our first dance (A Little Trip to Heaven by Tom Waits), we also have memories to go along with Hey Jude by The Beatles, When You Say Nothing At All by Allison Krauss, and Anything You Want by Roy Orbison. Do you and your guy have one than one song?

{images via Google}

Cake Stands

I love cake stands. I would like to have one for every occasion!

{via Dream House and Ritzy Bee Blog}

Valentine or Favor

I love these bags, not only for Valentine's Day, but for favors too!
{via Etsy}

Tags

I would like to ask for some reader feedback for the new blog. (It is coming soon, I promise!) What tags/topics/labels are best, easiest to use when you are reading a blog? Do you like specific topics (i.e. Found on Etsy, Red and Blue Weddings, etc.), or general categories (i.e. Inspiration boards, Fashion, etc.) I would appreciate any feedback on what you find easy to use! Feel free to send me an email as well.
{image via Wordle}

Macarons

I want to throw a party just so I can have a reason to bake these and give them as favors.

2009 Bride’s Choice Award

What a way to start the day! I would like to thank all our clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award from WeddingWire!

Even Though I Love Snow...

I wouldn't mind taking a bike ride on the beach!

{via Etsy}

News

Make sure you stop by Vintage Glam and check out their Flea Market!

What is it: Free local wedding classifieds. You can browse by state and by city. There are no fees, and there is no subscription required. Users also have the option to state whether their items can be shipped or are available for pick up as well.

Why: to help brides cut their wedding costs, newlyweds recoup some of their wedding budget, and to get in the spirit of recycling, reusing and reducing.

How it works: choose your category, your area then start describing what you’re selling. It will ask you if you’re willing to will internationally, ship to the U.S only or if it’s only available for pick up (great for heavy or fragile items such as vases). You can upload up to 4 pictures no larger than 600×600pixels. There is also the option to publish your email address to the public or let users email you through a contact form that is visible on your ad page (recommended). This option keeps your email address anonymous.

and...

Stop by the new and improved Elizabeth Anne Designs! There are new fantastic features like a community and bulletin boards!

The Bridal Party

How lovely! I adore the bridesmaids' skirt too!
{Amelia Lyon Photography}

Facebook

Have you stopped by the Lucky Designs Facebook page? You can see our inspiration boards all in one place. Be our fan and leave us a comment!

Now Open!

Lucky Designs is now accepting orders for 2009! Once you place your order (via PayPal), you should receive a confirmation email from me within 24 hours. If you don't, please email me directly and let me know. The new blog is coming right along. We are still working on a few cosmetics changes, but hope to launch next week! Stay tuned. Have a great weekend.

Sweet and Pink

This board seemed to come together seamlessly. Pink, chic, and super sweet!
{Bride and Groom, Boutonniere, Place cards, Suitcase, Chair, Cotton Candy, Bridesmaid dresses, Love Potion, Ring Pillow}

Reopening!

Tomorrow Lucky Designs will begin taking new orders again and there are a few new standard monograms to choose from! To celebrate the launch of our revised website, we are offering a 15% discount off your total order. Here is a sneak peek of 2 of our new standard monograms. {The new Lucky Me is still in the works. We are hoping to launch next week! Stay tuned.}

New prices for 2009:

• Standard Monograms $15 for 1,$20 for 2, $25 for 3}
• Custom Monograms $62.50 for 1 design

Feel free to email with any questions.

Bocci Pendant Lighting

Wouldn't this lighting make a romantic setting for a reception?

{via 2Modern Design}

A Style-ish Wedding

A gray and pink palette and embroidered napkins... A perfect table setting!
{via I am Style-ish}

{Event}: The New York Wedding Workshop

"How To" Series: How to Hire a Photographer and Videographer

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2009
10 AM – 12:30 PMGINA - Gallery of International Naïve Art 454 Columbus Avenue at 82nd StreetNew York, NY 10024 $50 (click to purchase tickets)

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of wedding photographers and videographers in New York? Are you wondering how to tell one from the other without calling and meeting each one? Who is right for your wedding and what should you be looking for? Join us for a step-by-step seminar that will take you through the research and selection process for two of the most important vendors you will hire for your wedding day. Learn about film vs. digital, black and white vs. color, flash vs. natural light, candid vs. photojournalistic, discs vs. prints and all the other “buzz words” you are flooded with as you pour over photo and video websites. Also, get tips on negotiating contracts specifically with photographers and videographers to get the best value and to actually walk away with the images you want. This course is well-suited for novice planners as well as brides and grooms. Light refreshments will be served.

Enter code WED03 to purchase tickets at the reduced rate of $30!

Snow and Ice

Lots of snow here in Ohio (and ice)! I am running a bit behind today. We are putting the finishing touches on the new Lucky Me, and moving Lucky Baby's blog to its own domain! I am hoping the redirect will update soon - the new domain is www.eluckybaby.com . In the meantime, here are a few beautiful dresses from Amsale. I love their new campaign in Martha Stewart Weddings.

Ties

While many brides are now choosing to monogram their dress, what about the groom? I love these monogrammed ties via m. writes. I think it would be a wonderful memory for the groom to reach for a tie for a date, and remember his wedding!

News

I would like to congratulate Aletha of Pearls Events on her new office! Stop by and see more pictures here.Jessica (one of our wonderful Lucky customers) just launched her own calligraphy business. Make sure to add Penned and Pretty to your Google Reader!
Lastly, thank you to our wonderful readers for all the awards! Cornerstone Events and Wishpot for a Great Attitude/Gratitude awards and Design a la mod for an Honesty award!

Navy and Yellow

Another beautiful example of blue and yellow together.{images via Mary Basnight Photography}

Lady in Red

Don't you just love Claire's hair and makeup? It is so soft, romantic, and natural. I think this would be a lovely look for a spring or summer wedding. Which celebrity sported your favorite look at the SAG awards?

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Deciduous Soul

I love these flower brooches from Deciduous Soul.
P.S. The new Lucky Me is on the way!! Please stop back next week. Have a great weekend.

Kenan and Ro

Have you seen this wedding via Once Wed? What an amazing setting for a first dance!

{images via Jessica Johnston Photography}

Holiday Thank Yous

I really love sending snail mail thank yous. For the holidays, I used these notecards (complete with kraft envelopes and wrap around labels). I wanted them to coordinate with our holiday cards, so I used the same polkadot and pinecone motif. I added the beautiful "thank you" via Martha Stewart's website.

A Daisy Wedding

Daisies are not just for a child's birthday party. This lovely wedding is my inspiration board come to life, but in a very glamorous way!

{via Tinywater Photography}

Lucky Baby's Birthday

I have to say that my husband is very thoughtful. I am surprised more often than not with flowers when it is his turn to go to the grocery store. I noticed that he often brings home daisies. I completely agree with him. They are sweet, cheerful, and easy to take care of. This seemed like a perfect theme to use for Lucky Baby's first birthday party this spring. (I really cannot believe it has been almost a year already.) I chose daisies for a motif and navy and yellow for our colors. Yes, I am a bit obsessive. Yes, she won't remember. However, I want it to be special, and there will always be pictures. The invitation is also in the works of course. I will share them after they are completed. Here is a quick inspiration board I put together for the party. I feel so hip considering that I picked one of the chic color combinations for 2009 according to Kathryn!

{Runner - Williams Sonoma, Calligraphy - Laura Hooper, Lemons - Martha, Table - In Style Weddings, Table - Toast and Tables, Cake - Martha, Cake display - Rebecca Thus, Placecard holder - American Bridal, Dress - Gap, Placecards - Brides}

Twigs and Honey

Hurry and leave a post here. Twigs and Honey is having a giveaway!