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*Holiday Glamour*


Submitted by: Michele Smothers (bride)
Wedding date: 12/15/2007
Wedding location: Centerville, IA

Invites made by bride. Mongolian sheep wool wrap accented with olive green grosgrain ribbon and a Swarovski Crystal buckle. All stationary stamped with coordinating olive and celery snowflakes.

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party favors made by bride. Christmas ornaments made out of applesauce and cinnamon added a nice scent of the season! Ribbon wished a Merry Christmas and the gift tag is a spin off of Brides favorite Beatles song.

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guest participated in a lighting ceremony uniting bride and groom in marriage. Candles played a major part in ceremony and decor. While escorting her down the aisle, the brides brother carried a candle down the aisle in memory of brides late father as a sign of his presence and blessing. This was presented to their mother for her to have by her on their special day.

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Flowers were a fantastic mix of earthy elements and galmour. Accents of rhinestones, fur, and feathers were utlized along with evergreen, cinnamon sticks, and a nice blend of herbs.

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Mittens were made by bride and her mother in law. Olive green fleece mittens were sewn and then accented with mongolian sheep wool. These held the guests silverware and were also a take home item for the guests.

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Shelly Sarver florist. Brides handtied bouquet consisted of cream colored roses,hydrangeas, freesia, accented with hypernicum berries, ostrich feathers and crystal inserts. A ribbon with a picture of her father held the arrangment together along with her grandmothers brooch.

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Five inches of snow fell the day of the wedding, creating a true glamourous winter wonderland

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by Stephanie Hjelmstad
Sep 24, 2008
 
How amazing is that last picture?!?! What a perfect snowfall for your perfect day!
by Stephanie Hjelmstad
Sep 24, 2008
 
How amazing is that last picture?!?! What a perfect snowfall for your perfect day!
by Brittany Canny
Sep 16, 2008
 
oh my gosh what an incredible last shot in the snow! that's fantastic!
by Mandy Sarvis
Apr 12, 2008
 
I've seen better.
by Monia Giuliano
Apr 1, 2008
 
I love that you focused on the details. Your pics are gorgeous!
by Veronica Schiller
Mar 31, 2008
 
Thank you so much for your comment, it is great to be able to share with other brides our special day! They are all so beautiful!!! I noticed your invitations, they are gorgeous! and your dress was amazing as well! Congratulations!
by Veronica Schiller
Mar 31, 2008
 
Thank you so much for your comment, it is great to be able to share with other brides our special day! They are all so beautiful!!! I noticed your invitations, they are gorgeous! and your dress was amazing as well! Congratulations!
by MARIE MATTHEWS
Mar 28, 2008
 
Hello again Michele, I forgot to tell you in my previous entry. I gave you top votes. Good Luck!
by MARIE MATTHEWS
Mar 28, 2008
 
Thank you so much for your kind comments in my entry. I appreciate it regardless of the outcome of this contest. Your wedding was magical! I truly enjoyed looking at your photographs, after viewing countless entries they start looking the same, but your images stand out. Your dress is gorgeous - perfect for the setting and theme. Your ideas of all the detailed elements is refreshingly original and beautiful. Congratulations and all the best to you. Marie
by Casey Coté
Mar 28, 2008
 
Love love love your dress!
by Kirsten Pote
Mar 28, 2008
 
So creative! Love all the personal touches!
by Lenore Antonio-Bernales
Mar 27, 2008
 
Thanks so much for the comment Michele! You're wedding was like a winter wonderland! Loved your invitations!
by Denise Maloney
Mar 27, 2008
 
Thanks! Love your dress! Invitations are similar to mine, I should have posted-gorgeous!
by Sara Gill
Mar 25, 2008
 
neat details! brrr... snow! that's why we moved to florida, but it still looks beautiful and makes some amazing photos!
by Tammy Dean
Mar 25, 2008
 
Your pictures are beautiful!! I especially like the shot of the two of you in the snow!! Stunning!!
by Danielle Tejada
Mar 25, 2008
 
You look just dazzling! I LOVE your dress. You did such a fabulous job on the details - so creative! Congrats! Five hearts all around!
by Shanni Weilert
Mar 24, 2008
 
What a fun boutonniere for your hubbie!!! Glad you liked our video! It makes me feel like I have my own TV show!
by Jessica Skelley
Mar 24, 2008
 
Yay! I was hoping there would be another bride on here with the same wedding date- you are the first one I've found! :) Congratulations on your wedding- it looks absolutely beautiful. Your bouquet is gorgeous, and I love your dress. Best wishes to you both!
by Katie Cordsen
Mar 23, 2008
 
Oh what a wondeful winter wonderland! I love your bouquet and invitations!
by Vanessa Doughty
Mar 13, 2008
 
You are so creative and talented--Loved the unique invitations and mittens for cutlery! I love to do things like that too! It's a lot of work, but how they make your wedding truly yours definitely makes it worth it! Good Luck!
by Kirsten Hegarty
Mar 11, 2008
 
How awesome is all that snow!? I love the colors and the elegance of everything. I keep giving you 5 hearts! Good luck and congrats on a beautiful day.
by Michelle Robbins
Mar 10, 2008
 
Nice detail shot!
by Patti Mitrisin
Mar 6, 2008
 
I heard your wedding was beautiful. Sorry we missed it. Patti and Robert Mitrisin
by Genny Lawrence
Mar 6, 2008
 
You did a wonderful job with all the details! And I LOVE your dress!!! Congratulations!!!
by Kimberly Benaquista
Mar 5, 2008
 
Love your invitations and all of the details you added!
by Desiree Laventure
Mar 4, 2008
 
Great details!!
by Erika Panapasa
Mar 4, 2008
 
Beautiful and so many great details! Love the way your dress looks in the snow!
by Maggie Chyterbok
Mar 4, 2008
 
What a beautiful winter wonderland. Your wedding had so many unique elements - I love the favors and candles.
by Elaine Logsdon
Mar 3, 2008
 
Looks like it was a beautiful Winter Wedding. Wish I could have been their. You make a really nice couple. I wish you years of happiness.
by Thelma Smothers
Mar 3, 2008
 
Beautiful winter wedding - 5 hearts all the way... Lots of luck
by Jenny Meyers
Mar 3, 2008
 
Simply fabulous darlin'!!! Everything was so beautiful --including yourself....you looked amazing!!!!! Everything fit so perfectly together.....it was a very beautiful wedding!!!!
by katy lathrop
Mar 3, 2008
 
Wish i could of been there michelle but def 5 hearts!!! miss ya both!
by k giancola
Mar 3, 2008
 
Wintry elegance, perfectly executed. Love the details and the flowers. I just five hearted the heck out of you.
by Katie Ingram
Mar 3, 2008
 
Very unique. Love it!!
by Mandie Hickenbottom-Conner
Mar 3, 2008
 
Your whole wedding was just beautiful! Unique and glamorous - it's so nice to see people do new and different things! Best of luck to you!