Nebraska Wedding Day

We have a new look!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:14:00 +0000

Check out our pretty new blog at NEweddingdayblog.com! Be sure to click the "subscribe" link at the top of the page, because this new blog address is where you will now find our daily updates on all things inspiring, trendy, and just plain awesome for Nebraska weddings.

Real Wedding: Jacque+Adam

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Happy Monday, brides! I hope you all had a good time at the bridal shows yesterday...it was exciting to meet all the newly engaged ladies in the area. If you're feeling a little overwhelmed or just really unmotivated today, I've got a great wedding to perk you up. The Moment it Clicks just sent over this perfect-in-every-way wedding and I can't wait to share it with you! Talented photographer + gorgeous couple + fabulous style = great way to kick off the week!

Spend or Save?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Things We Love!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

This was literally one of the first listings I came across on Etsy the other day...and I instantly fell in love. What a fantastic idea! Part guest book, part activity, and part heirloom, BellaPuzzlesToo makes wood wedding puzzle guest books. How many of you are furiously clicking on the link to order one of these right now?

Friday Freebies!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

We've got a major giveaway today for one lucky bride, so brace yourselves! We're huge fans of Megan at Inkblot Paper Designs. She has a creative, modern style that we love. And today she's offering up that talent for design in the form of up to 100 FREE custom invitations!

Included in this fabulous package is the follow: 100 cards with a custom design, full color printing, separate ceremony and reception invitation cards, RSVP postcards, wedding detail/map cards, inner enclosures (pocket fold, wrap or envelopment) and outer envelopes with a printed return address.
This package is valued at $700, which could save you a nice chunk for your honeymoon. If you're inviting more than 100 people, fear not--you can pay the difference and order extra invitations through Megan. Check out the photos below for some of her beautiful work, and then click HERE to enter!*

*Flat printing only. Letterpress/thermography/engraving available at additional costs.
*Must enter by Monday, January 10th to win.
*You can visit Inkblot's website by clicking here.

Bride Blogger Nicole: Odds & Ends

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:28:00 +0000

With the holidays done, we are now in full wedding mode. I never thought we would get to the point where the wedding was four months away, but here we are! This week we have been tying up some loose ends and trying to get things organized to see what else we need to do.

We got the two limos booked through Luxury Limousine for before the wedding. We are getting a 10-passenger limo and a 14-passenger limo to pick us up from Embassy Suites and take us to the Capital for pictures. The pictures included are the limos we will have before the wedding. They will then take us from the Capital to the church. It will be so nice to not have to worry about who is going to drive and how many vehicles we need. This way also, none of our wedding party has to leave their vehicles at the church. They can leave them at Embassy Suites, where we have a block of rooms for the night. Luxury Limousine's great price made it possible for us to do this, for which I am so grateful!

We have also been talking with our photographer, Townsend Studio, about the timeline for our wedding day. We have another engagement session that is included in our wedding package that we need to get used with him. I really want to do the session when there is pretty snow on the ground, but we'll see if that happens or not--should have done it last year when there was an abundance of the white stuff!

I have had a couple of dress fittings in the past month. There was a seam underneath my dress, right at my knees, that was showing through and bothering me. The seamstress was so great! She lowered the slip that was causing the seam to show through, and now it looks perfect.

So right now, we are trying to get some things paid off and get organized for the big day. I know these next four months will fly by so I need to stay on top of everything. I think the next thing on our list is getting tuxes and getting registered--should be fun!
-Nicole

Engagement Photos: Megan+Brunken

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

It's always so fun to see the great engagement photos our local photographers come up with. Nebraska has no shortage of talented professionals, and Moment it Clicks is among the best. Their style is so creative, and they manage to make every shot unique and cool in some way.

Meet our Newest Bride Blogger!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

We're excited to introduce Megan Wirth, a new bride blogger for NWD. Read on to learn about her love story with Ty...

Ty and I, believe it or not, met on Facebook five years ago. He was serving in Iraq and I came across his profile on a "Support the Troops" group. I sent him a quick message of support and our conversation continued until he came home four months later. We spent hours on Skype and finally met in person that October on his two week leave. He instantly felt like a best friend I had known for years. We spent every day together until he returned to Iraq to complete his tour.

Eight months later I was there to greet Ty when he got off the bus in uniform. Ty proposed September 26, 2010 at Pioneers Park. We have set the date for August 20, 2011 in Lincoln and we could not be happier! We have crossed off a lot on our "wedding to do" list but we have a lot of decisions left to make. I can't wait to share our wedding process with other brides! Cheers to fabulous Nebraska weddings!

Real Wedding: Cassandra+Bryan

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

I'm such a sucker for fall weddings, and this particular wedding is beautifully done. Lisa with L Squared Design & Photography did a wonderful job capturing the inspiring details. This is just the perfect quintessential Nebraska wedding--enjoy!

Spend or Save?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Things We Love!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

..New Year's engagements. Congratulations to all the new brides-to-be! Here are some of our favorite engagement photos from 2010.

Photo by Lane Weddings

Photo by Leah Lund

Photo by Melenbacker Photography

Actual Proposal! By Sarah Pfeiffer Photography

Photo by Paddack Photography

Photo by A Better Exposure

Photo by Kabloom Studios

Photo by Brighten Photography

Photo by Kameron Bayne Images

Photo by Geoff Johnson, Photographer

Photo by Moment It Clicks

Friday Freebies!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Whether you're still hunting for the perfect cake artist or are newly engaged and not sure where to start, be sure to check out the 2011 Omaha Bridal Showcase, one of the premiere bridal events in the state. With over 125 vendors, a free Epicurean Buffet and a couture fashion show, there's plenty to do and see to help in your wedding planning. The Showcase is January 9th from 10AM - 5PM at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs.

Now on to the freebies...5 brides that enter will will 2 free tickets to the show! Bring your mom, your maid of honor, or even the groom if he's up for the cake-eating contest.

Click HERE to enter! (Must register by Monday, January 3rd.)

Inspiration Board #34: New Year's Eve

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:00:00 +0000

This latest inspiration board from Chelsea makes me smile. Here's to all the newly engaged ladies out there and all the New Year's Eve engagements to come!

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Times square, Couples photo, Gown photo
LBD, Cupcakes, Car and fireworks
Ring, Bouquet, Red champagne

Bride Blogger Nicole: Transportation

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:29:00 +0000

One thing I'm having trouble coming up with is transportation before the ceremony. I am going to spend the night at Embassy Suites the night before the wedding. Then, my girls and I are going to get ready at Embassy the morning of the wedding.

Ryan is going to stay at our house, and probably have the guys all meet somewhere too. We are going to start out taking pictures at the Capital. There are beautiful floors and backdrops inside the Capital, which make for really gorgeous pictures.

The issue I'm having is, I don't know how everyone is going to get from Embassy or our house to the Capital and then to the church. Since we are having a limo bus for after the ceremony, our wedding party won't want to have their cars at the church.

I have thought about maybe calling our limo company, Luxury Limousine, to see what the cost would be to have two limos -- one for the girls and one for the guys -- that can pick us up at our locations and take us to the Capital and then on to the church. We don't have much room to expand the budget, so I don't know if this is a realistic option or not, but I'll keep you all posted.

Otherwise, we will probably try to get larger vehicles rounded up and take volunteers for who is going to drive us. I do have two personal attendants so maybe they could also be our drivers! :)
-Nicole

Real Wedding Inspiration Board: European Chic

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Here's an inspiration board based on a GORGEOUS wedding on SMP...there are so many things to love about this wedding that it creates the perfect palette to inspire your own wedding design. Enjoy!

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Engagement Photos: Leah+Bret

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:43:00 +0000

The gifted Leah Lund has shared some more beautiful destination engagement images with us today; this time from the beautiful Boulder, Colorado. I'm always so excited to see what Leah has up her sleeve; she does such a great job blending an artistic look with a modern feel and I think the locale here fits this quirky couple perfectly. So, without further adieu, here is your daily dose of eye candy!

Real Wedding: Amanda+Mike

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

It's always a treat to share a beautiful military wedding, as is the case today. These images are from super-talented Shane & Sunny, and the gorgeous venue is The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge. Enjoy!

Spend or Save?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Inspiration Board #34: White Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas! We may not have a white Christmas today, but here's a beautiful inspiration board from Chelsea to get you in the mood for a wonderful holiday. Here at NWD, we're wishing all of our loyal followers a blessed Christmas today!

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From left to right:

Top row: Table setting, Trees
Middle row: Bride, Bouquet, Bride holding wreath
Bottom row: Bouquet, Wreath

Friday Freebies!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas Eve, brides! What better gift to receive over the holidays than a romantic night for two in the whirlpool suite at the elegant Regency Lodge? The Regency Lodge offers the charm of a mountain lodge with all the amenities of a big city hotel, located conveniently off I-80 in Omaha. What a perfect retreat for you and the hubby after the wedding!

And don't forget to check it out for your wedding as well--the staff at Regency is a dream to work with and the setting is gorgeous.

Click HERE to enter (must register by Monday, December 27th to win)!

Real Wedding: Heather+Zach

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:26:00 +0000

We've got another set of delicious images from Geoff Johnson that we simply must share today; because what's the fun in sharing a beautiful Christmas real wedding after Christmas?

Bride Blogger Nicole: Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:44:00 +0000

I love the holidays! I always like to wait to do my holiday shopping when the stores are busy, and there is a lot of hustle and bustle. I still have a few items to pick up and I'm running out of time!

However, this time of year is extremely busy; and unfortunately, the wedding has been on the back burner for a couple of weeks. The planning has taken a backseat to many holiday activities. We have been busy decorating the house, shopping for gifts, and doing a little baking! We even went to the Nutcracker at the Leid Center this past Sunday.

Ryan and I are going to enjoy our last holiday season before becoming husband and wife! And, after the holiday season is over, we will pick right back up on the wedding planning.

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Inspiration Board #33: 'Tis the Season

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

We continue our string of Christmas-themed inspiration boards with another beautiful board from our intern Chelsea. Be sure to check back on Christmas day for one last Christmas board!

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From left to right:
Top row: Flowers, Couple photo, Tree

Middle row: Boots, Table decor, Cookies
Bottom row: Merry Christmas sign, Brown tree

Things We Love!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Today's wish-I'd-thought-of-that moment is brought to you by Geoff Johnson, Photographer. He shared images from a photo shoot of Tiffany and Donnie 10 years after their wedding. Wouldn't that be a great anniversary gift? An added bonus: he also shot their wedding and shares an image from that as well.

Real Wedding: Katie+Jed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Today's wedding shows just how important color can be to a wedding. The beautiful jewel tones in Katie's wedding design absolutely make the look. It doesn't hurt to have the fabulous Melenbacker Photography shooting your wedding, either!