Free for Haul Friday, Volume #157
Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!
- Haul: I don’t think I bought anything this week!
- Weekend plans: Try to convince Shaun to go holiday decor shopping! Celebrate my mom’s birthday.
- Favorite TV show?: I’m loving The Voice right now!
Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! 🙂
This week’s Mellan photo…
Stay classy, Mellan.
Wedding photos for those interested ahead!
All photos are courtesy of the very talented Rhee Bevere Photography, which is a photography studio that specializes in candid photography. I have an exceptionally camera-shy husband, you know! Rhee and Kevin made a great tag-team and managed to grab some amazing shots throughout the ceremony. If you are looking for a Bay Area photographer who captures moments, not just poses, I highly recommend them! I was also incredibly impressed by the amazing shops and artists I found on Etsy to help me add personalized details. Every single shop I worked with was excellent in customer service, accommodating my requests, and delivering early.
- Makeup: Posted here
- Nails: Illamasqua Creator on fingers, Illamasqua Charisma on toes
- Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero Chadley
- Wedding Shoes: B.P. Fae Wedges with DIY crystals
- Reception Dress: Adriana Papell Illusion Bodice Lace Sheath Dress
- Reception Shoes: Enzo Angiolini Black Pumps with DIY crystals
- Jewelry: earrings from my mom, necklace from Shaun’s mom, and bracelet from Shaun’s grandmother
- Flowers: Noaki
- Cake Topper: The Air Castle (cake was created by Shaun’s mom)
- Invitations, Placecards, Menus: Ever After Papery
- Photographer: Rhee Bevere Photography
Wedding Soundtrack: (You think there’s a theme? LOL!)
- Lindsey Stirling – Song of the Caged Bird
- Florence + the Machine – All This and Heaven Too
- Florence + the Machine – You’ve Got the Love
- Florence + the Machine – Drumming
- Lindsey Stirling – Elements
- Florence + the Machine – Only If For a Night
- Florence + the Machine – Heavy In Your Arms
- Florence + the Machine – Cosmic Love
- Florence + the Machine – Heartlines
- Florence + the Machine – Never Let Me Go
- Enya – On Your Shore
- Florence + the Machine – Breath of Life
- Lindsey Stirling – Crystallize (Processional)
- Lindsey Stirling – Electric Daisy Violin (Recessional)
(Photo by Ever After Papery)
(Photo by me; we had our cake at our wedding brunch the next day!)
(Photo by me)
Oh my Christine,you looked AMAZING! I love your bouquet also 🙂
■Haul: I was kinda bad this week: I got a brow pencil by NYX, some lippies from Elf, and the Garnier Dark Spot Corrector. I also got some items from the Too Faced sale: The Bon Bon Palette, some lipgloss, and an extra shadow insurance. I also got the MAC lip pencil from the Hey Sailor line, Sauter which I plan to use as an eye brightener. I think the peach won’t be as severe against my dark brown skin. I bought a couple of pure oils (grapeseed and almond) to use for my hair and another deep conditioning treatment.
■Weekend plans: Football!! and Cleaning
■Favorite TV show?: I Love SCANDAL and REVENGE. ABC is kicking butt with evening drama this year 🙂
At least you got the Too Faced on sale 🙂
Thank you!
Ahh, we love “Scandal” in this house too! At the end of every episode, my husband and I end up with our jaws on the floor. I never see the twists coming!
I know Alexis! Last night was GOOD!
Congratulations again! As someone who also got married this year, your pics show just how happy you were and how unique you are. Love every pic, and I wish you both all the happiness in the world!
Congrats, Michelle! 🙂 I wish you the same!
Thanks so much! Since we haven’t had an actual wedding (we did a court thing for now), I’m in LOVE with that bouquet and am seriously considering it for my future wedding. 😀
You looked beautiful!!!!! And omg, that cake. I’d want to never cut into anything so pretty!
LOL! Cutting into it was an event!
Everything looks beautiful, the dress, the bouquet, everything! thank you for sharing with us!
Thank you, Joanne! 🙂
You look so beautiful! The bouquet is very elegant love it. Thank you for sharing your wedding photos with us. Very inspirational ideas 🙂
Thanks a lot, Joanna!
You look stunning 🙂 Congratulations again!
(And nice touch with the rings on the polish bottles!)
All credit to Rhee for that shot 🙂
Breathtaking and lovely 🙂
Thanks, Thu 🙂
Aww I LOVE your wedding photos! All the details are absolutely amazing!
Thanks, Sunny 🙂
So happy for you! The wedding looks like absolute perfection, and hey, a little Lindsey Stirling certainly helps. ;P
Indeed 😉
Whoops, forgot to answer the poll.
Haul – Hmm, nothing in the past week. I might have the spouse pick up an item or two from the duty free stores, though.
Weekend Plans – Clean, clean, clean! My husband is finally visiting the country so I finally got off my lazy ass to make the place spotless by Monday.
Favorite TV Show – At the moment, The Big Bang Theory and the less mainstream Hidamari Sketch.
LOVE IT! God bless you both <3
Thank you, Hisha!
I love your bouquet. It’s very different! Congratulations!
Thank you, Traci!
You looks so beautiful! And the cake, so gorgeous! Your husband’s mom is so talented!
Thank you, S! She is – she went above and BEYOND with the cake!
Christine, all I have to say is WOW to everything. Every detail is stunning, from the rings to the venue, all of it! You look like a true princess. What wonderful memories you have to look back on and continue to celebrate. Your family, as well as Shaun’s, must be so proud. Best wishes to both of you and your handsome guy Mellan of course!
BTW my boyfriend and I are working on our wedding plans. I think your bouquet is fantastic and would love to steal your idea if you don’t mind! Same with the photographer, my guy is super camera shy.
Haul: Too much to list between 20% off sales from Ulta, Beauty.com, and Sephora. But at least I got the majority of my holiday shopping done all at once.
Weekend plans: Work
Favorite TV show: even as a 28 year old woman, it’s still South Park!
Please steal away! I worked some really amazing people, and I know what a pain it can be to figure out who’s good and who’s not. Noaki did my bridal bouquet along with aisle bouquets, reception bouquets, and tea ceremony bouquets. Her turnaround time was excellent, and her prices were around what I’d pay for REAL flowers that would have died the next day! I gave away all but one of each for aisle/reception bouquets to my aunts/grandmas as wedding mementos (my list of women was small enough that I could do so).
You look incredible! That bouquet is so unique, too. Congrats, Christine!
Thanks, Rebecca!
I love your bouquet! Are they pins?
Yep! It’s called a brooch bouquet 🙂
You look like a beautiful princess Christine. Your husband is really lucky
Thank you, Parvathy!
Thank you for sharing! I love the one of you in the vinyard!
Thanks a lot, Kimryan!
First of All congrats with your Wedding, everything looks Amazing.
the gown make up, Mellan’s cute distinctive picture.
the bouquet is amazing
but too rings? is the black one for your husband?
and those sea inspired cakes woooow
Yes, the black one is Shaun’s ring 🙂
Woow Nice , so original 😀 likeeee it
Wow, Christine, the pictures are beautiful. You looked gorgeous and your gown is amazing! Every little detail seems to be so well put together! Beautiful!
Thanks a lot, Agata!
Haul: Secret Santa Stuff…
Weekend plans: Hand Sewing and watch Lawrence of Arabia in a theater. All 3hours and 36 minutes of it.
Favorite TV show?:
Right now that’s on air Fringe! Last year!!!
I think Currently it’s Doctor Who, It one of the few shows I get wrapped up in for and hour and literal forget everything while watching.
Hope your Mom has a good B-Day.
Great seeing of your bouquet. I also don’t want to do real flowers either for mine when I get married. lol I thinking of making by hand out of Chiyogami paper and raid the The Japanese Paper Place in Toronto.
I think that would be a gorgeous bouquet!!
Your dress is BREATHTAKING!! I love the whole look with the tiara. So beautiful. I hope it was everything you hoped it would be an more! Mellan looks dashing as well 😉
Quick haul: bare minerals ready in the rare find, jack black facial moisturizer for my boyfriend, china glaze (blue bells ring, cranberry splash, with love, and pizzazz), philosophy cinnabuns, cargo reverse nude liner, dermadoctor KP duty, and deborah lippmann hard rock coat.
weekend plans: probably go see my parents and let the husky run around their yard with the jack russell
favorite tv show: I have four! Once Upon a Time, New Girl, the League, and Modern Family.
It was great! Surprisingly, everything came together 🙂
Congratulations! You look beautiful in your wedding dress! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing the lovely pictures!
Thanks, Arlene!
Christine you look lovely !
Thanks a lot, Thalie!
Just GORGEOUS! I freaking love your cake topper, too. It’s awesome!
Thanks, KK! 🙂
Beautiful ! I was recently married in Napa and love wineries.
God Bless and congratulations
Thank you, Melanie! 🙂 Congrats to you as well!
Beautiful photos and that cake is amazing!! Congratulations on being married 🙂 Is it still a total novelty to say “my husband”? I’ve been married over two years and I still think it’s AWESOME saying that, haha!
Haul: Small haul this week: Butter London Two Fingered Salute nail polish and OCC Loose Color Concentrate in Cruising. Oh, I also got a couple of Glitter Gal nail polishes from Australia (Furnace Glow and Daybreak). The shipping and customs tax to the UK was extortionate, but they’re so beautiful and unique that it was just about worth it!
Weekend plans: Food and drinks with some good friends tonight, the wedding of some other friends tomorrow, and going to see my favourite band in the world, Coheed & Cambria, on Sunday. I can’t wait!
Favorite TV show?: My favourite *ever* is probably still Buffy or Angel. My favourite current show is Fringe or Breaking Bad.
Thank you, Laura! It is definitely still fun to say 🙂
You look beautiful, Christine. Wishing you every happiness!
Thanks!!
Christine, you look absolutely lovely and so happy in your wedding photos! The cake is fabulous, so fun! Mellan makes the cutest ring bearer! Have you got used to calling Shaun your husband? It took me about 3 months to stop referring to him as my boyfriend haha.
Haul: MAC Luxurious Pink lip bag, Origins Never A Dull Moment and Ojon Damage Reverse Serum. I am trying to resist the urge to buy the UD Smoked Palette and a Bobbi Brown lipstick and gloss that I’ve had my eye on for ages as I think I spent enough this week!
Weekend plans: Celebrating a friend’s birthday party tomorrow and relazing on Sunday!
Favorite TV show?: Hmm… I think it has to be Homeland but I’m also quite enjoying New Girl 🙂
Have a good weekend all!
I am pretty good about calling him husband, lol!
lol I’ve been married for over a year and I still have trouble with that.
Awww thanks for sharing some photos from your special day with us. These are precious!
A+ song choices. I love all the artists and songs you choose! I’m especially loving that you have Lindsay Stirling on your playlist!
Haul: On a less positive note…I hauled NARS Rajasthan duo from Beauty.com’s sale and it easily wins as worst eyeshadows I’ve ever used at any price point, though bad quality at NARS’ price points definitely hurts more. I’ve been jabbing and forcefully swirling my scratchiest eyeshadow brushes into it and still barely get any color out of it. And what color I do get is chalky and patchy looking. Obviously it doesn’t suck for everyone, I saw a lot of good to decent reviews before I bought it. So I’m so disappointed that this is my first experience with NARS eyeshadow. For now I’m a bit put off of NARS’ eyeshadows.
I wanted to create a navy smokey eye look, which is why I got the duo, for a special occasion, but now that the NARS duo isn’t going to work I’ve been contemplating Guerlain’s Les Gris palette (the color combination is slaying me with its beauty though the price has me cringing) or Urban Decay’s Dangerous palette to remove the sting of Rajasthan. 🙁
Weekend Plans: I have a special dinner thing to go to set up for wine and food enthusiasts where you eat a seven course meal (I hope the courses are small!) and have each one paired with a specific wine. With seven glasses of wine I foresee a drunk evening. 🙂
Favorite TV Show: I could watch Boy Meets World and Fresh Prince reruns forever.
Oh noooooo! I’m so sorry to hear about Rajasthan! 🙁
@ Yellowlantern
Sometimes when powder products are stored in a damp environment, they can develop a bit of a film on the surface. You can try using a strip of transparent tape, pressed firmly on the surface, and lifting it off. I would try it a few times, and hopefully it’ll work. HTH
P.S. This is an exception to NARS’ quality (in my experience), so don’t let this dissuade you from trying others in the future. I’ve had similar experiences with other brands in the past, and using the tape trick, I’ve been able to fix the issue.
Awww, that sucks about Rajasthan, Yellow Lantern. I really don’t think it is the norm for that duo at all and never heard that about it. I wore mine just 2 days ago and was thinking how buttery and soft it was for NARS. Almost more like an UD texture. Is there any way you can return yours to Beauty.com and exchange it for another? It’s such a gorgeous duo that it’s a shame you got a really bad one. Especially, as you noted, it’s not cheap. 🙁
That CAKE!!! It’s so adorable!! I absolutely love that photo of you in the vineyard, too. It all looks quite magical.
This week, I picked up Chanel’s Harmonie du Soir shadow palette and Rose Ecrin blush. I’d meant to pick up Star Dust, but they were sold out and I’d been meaning to pick up RE for a long time anyway.
Weekend plans? Not much. After a busy week at work, I’m just looking forward to relaxing.
Favourite TV show? I’m not a big TV watcher, other than news. And the Discovery Channel. Hello, my name is nerd.
The cake was insanely amazing! I was like, “Could you make us carrot cake for the brunch?” All nonchalant. Then I get this fabulous cake!
Haul: Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks in #09 and #11 (I love these!) and a Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Pink Sugar (gift for my friend), a Kenneth Cole basic black blazer, a Kennenth Color ruffled burgundy top and three Old Navy button down shirts.
Weekend plans: Homework, catching up on reading, grocery shopping and visitng the Metropolitan Museum of Art with my art history class.
Favorite TV show?: My all-time faves are “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and “Frasier”. I am also partial to Star Trek. I’m watching “Deep Space Nine” on Netflix now.
Wedding photos are beautiful, Christine. Your MIL is super talented! That cake looks awesome!
Buffy is a classic!!
Chris, Frasier is brilliant! It’s one of my all-time favorites too!!! I can watch the same episode numerous times and still laugh out loud. Repeatedly. The wit, erudition and the dry, ironic sense of humour is really unsurpassed by any other comedy that I can remember. (And I’m a TV junkie. lol)
WOW! Everything looks stunning! Love the music you chose, we have the same taste, haha!
Thank you, Sarah!
OMG THAT BOUQUET- I’m not engaged but I would be one lucky lady to hold that on my wedding day. How did you get that? Where did you get that!?
Hi Lauren!
Noaki on Etsy made it 🙂 She does custom brooch bouquets.
Not that Christine’s answer isn’t also valid, but I also know women who did them by asking guests and family members to borrow floral brooches for their bouquets.
Bonus: Then it makes up the ‘borrowed’ and probably ‘blue’ (if you’re lucky) parts of that usual wedding superstition. 🙂
Myself, I borrowed my husband’s socks to wear in my blue Chuck Taylor sneakers. Oh well. 🙂
Oh, yes – if you have enough family/friends who can part with brooches so you can make yours, that is even better 🙂
The cake topper is amazing!!!
It was everything I wanted and more!
WOW! You were such a beautiful bride! I love love love your dress. Congratulations and may you have many many years of happiness with your hubby 🙂
Thank you, Aisha!
GORG GORG GORG!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! You look stunning! Looks like such a lovely wedding!
Thank you so much, Karen! 🙂
What lovely pictures, you looked breathtaking !! Thanks for sharing, Many congrats <3
Thanks, Natassha! 🙂
You look beautiful and the cake is amazing! I love the topper!
Thanks, Courtney! It was an awesome cake!
Christine, your wedding was beautiful and you made a gorgeous bride!
Haul: Sephora VIB–Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek palette and Pearl Glow Primer, a couple of Kat VonD pigments, DiorShow mascara, Bare Minerals The Star Treatment, and Nars Sin and Autumn Leaves (so excited about that one).
Weekend plans: I’m going to enjoy a quiet house! My husband will be volunteering at a Veteran’s home Saturday and playing in a golf tournament Sunday (if the snow melts). We have a long weekend, so Monday we’re planning on going shopping for our new baby cousin 🙂
Favorite TV show?: hmmm…probably The Newsroom.
Ooh! I love Autumn Leaves 🙂 Enjoy your haul, Abbey!
Thank you!
Very pretty, Christine… a closer shot of you would also be nice to look at…not your makeup shot…just a closer shot. Congrats.
Thanks, Stacey!
Haul – My husband gifted me a bottle of nail polish (WnW SaGreena the Teenage Witch). I’m on a self imposed no-buy, so this was an extra special treat (and so affordable!).
Weekend Plans – We have to go to a Military Ball this weekend. It’s sounds so fancy, but it’s really a glorified business dinner. Luckily, one of my friends (a fellow Army Wife) will be there. What normally happens is my husband gets pulled into business conversations and I just stand around, so having a friend there will make it more social for me!
Favorite TV Show – Right now, my husband and I are loving “The Big Bang Theory”, “American Horror Story: Asylum”, and “Scandal”. Oh my groonies, we LOVE “Scandal”!
Your wedding pictures are lovely! I hope it was a beautiful day for you both. Any plans for a honeymoon?
Aww, what a nice hubby 🙂
No honeymoon for us!
Lovely photos, you are a gorgeous bride, glowing and radiant 🙂
I am fascinated with the bouquet. So very pretty.
Thank you! I love that I’m able to look at my bouquet everyday (it’s on my bookshelf behind me).
Everything is so beautiful just like you. Cake is amazing, dress is gorgeous, invitations are cute and the makeup of course is outstanding. 🙂 Love it all! Congrats again, wish you and your husband the best.
Thank you so much, Jeanen!
A belated congratulations on your wedding! You looked beautiful in that wedding dress. What was the flavor of the cake?
Carrot! 🙂 Thank you!
Wonderful! you look so beautiful! And such a fluffy, pretty dress! I’d have that caught on everything in three seconds in a vineyard LOL I love the rings on the nail polish bottles, so cute.
Haul: Zoya Storm, MAC holiday mineralize brush set and my very first Guerlain makeup purchase- Météorites Perles du Dragon- I got the second to last one at my Bay. They totally smell like Parma Violets candy!
Weekend plans: Going to my Grandma’s Bazaar tomorrow. Getting ready to possibly go looking at condos on Monday. Wish me luck that I don’t see anything so scary that I die LOL
Favourite TV Show: Mad Men
LOL! I think it DID get caught at some point in the vineyard 😉
So gorgeous! So romantic!
May your life together reflect the beauty of your wedding.
Blessings and congratulations!
(I love the rings on the polish bottles!)
Thank you, Amy! 😀
You look absolutely stunning Christine!!!
Thanks, Hadeia!
OMG, Christine you look gorgeous!!!! you literally look like a PRINCESS with your hair all let down. MOST brides will be so scared to that!!! Aiyayaii!! muy hermosa!! Congrates!!!
Aww, thank you, Deepa!! 🙂 I’ve always loved my hair down, and it’s HEAVY! so I wanted to have it be a style that would last for 12+ hours and I wouldn’t worry about it falling!
OMG! Christine, you look STUNNING! I adore the picture of the rings on the polish bottles – too cute! Looks like it was beautiful and I can’t wait to see your reception pictures, too. Love your cake topper. I hope your wedding was everything you hoped it would be and more!
Aw, thank you!! 🙂
OMG… you look soo pretty! Congrats 🙂
Thank you, Melissa!
oh my god, you look absolutely stunning!
Thanks a lot, Barbie!
Christine you are simply stunning 🙂 I hope you had an amazing day. These photos are amazing – Will never get that blue sky on my day here in England! Lots of love to you and yours, keep doing what you do girl xxxxx
Aww, thank you so much, Polly! We lucked out – the days before were quite gloomy! And it POURED the year before on the same date, lol!
PS) Am I reading too much into this or can I pick out the Temptalia flower in the bouquet? Don’t let me down Chrstine!!!
Maybe! 🙂
So beautiful, Christine! I love the little details and the unique aspects of your wedding. I am so happy that everything turned out wonderfully for you and Shaun, and I wish you all the best! (Recently married myself–and in the Bay Area–so I can imagine how you feel!) 🙂
Congrats, Christina! 🙂
What a beautiful wedding! You can really see your personality shine through in all the details. That cake is too cute!
Thank you, Lindsay!
Oh my God Christine, it’s even more gorgeous than what I anticipated! Everything looks amazing. I’m loving all those details- the original cake, the wedding rings, the jewel bouquet (what a fantastic idea!). You make such a stunning bride. Mellan looks really proud of your husband and you on the picture! 🙂 Your wedding is truly inspirational. It makes one dream!
Haul: I’m still on a no-buy mode for november but my mother gave me a bunch of stuff she doesn’t use anymore: a couple of eye pencil (Dior and Chanel), two eyeliners (one gray, one black, from Chanel and Clinique respectively), a loose powdeer (Chanel), a ooold nailpolish (Chanel #115 “Légende”), a quad (Chanel – see a pattern here? The quad’s from 1999 according to the internet. The colours are quite original, but they’re quite difficult to work with. They may be too warm for me to pull off, so I may end up giving it to a friend), and I think that’s about it!
Week-end plans: work, I guess!
Favourite TV show?: I’m loving Parks and Rec right now. For shows that are not airing anymore, it’s a tie between Veronica Mars, Firefly and Doctor Who (Russell T. Davies era)
Aw, thank you, Anne! You are too kind!
I bet it’s really fun to see some of the older Chanel, too!
Christine the pictures are beautiful. You look beautiful and the gown is gorgeous. Well done. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Lily!
OMG, Christine!! You looked absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! Looooved the dress, the hair, the makeup (of course)!! Loooove the bouquet!
The cake and the topper?! Omg…sooooo awesome!!!! Congratulations to you both and thanks for sharing the pics!!!
The cake was like, “OMG, WHAT?! WHAT IS THIS AWESOMENESS?” We had no plans to have a cake, but since we were doing brunch the next day, I thought his mom could make her famous carrot cake and bring it. You know, all casually. Then she created this!
Aww, congrats. You look so beautiful and that cake is completely adorable!
Thank you!!
Congratulations!
(I’m a long time reader of your blog, and have never commented until now, lol.) I’m a makeup artist who did my own makeup for my wedding too. So I just had to give you props on the great job you did there, too! As a gal who got married recently too, I am in awe of your photos. Every detail is amazing, (omg, the dress and bouquet!) You look beautiful, and so happy!
-Lindz
Aww, thank you, Lindz!! I appreciate you taking the time to comment, too 🙂
Congratulations to you and yours! May you have a long and happy life together!
Christine everything was beautiful.. That bouquet is breathtaking. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks a lot, Inge!
You look like a princess! Congratulations! 🙂
Thanks, Emily 🙂
Christine, you look gorgeous!! I love the bouquet and the cake is adorable.
Thank you so much, Raven!
Great pictures! I LOVE your husbands ring! I know if I showed that to my husband he’d want it!
Thank you, DJ! I bought it as Shaun’s “engagement” ring, and he insisted it be his wedding band, too. It was $80, I swear, WITH engraving.
Wow! You look AMAZING Christine!! That bouquet is spectacular!!
Thank you, Tiffany!
OMG It’s all so gorgeous! I LOVE YOUR DRESS!!! And the blue sky! PERFECT! And that cake!! SO ADORABLE!!
Loved the dress – when else would I get to wear something like that?
Beautiful! Congratulations again 🙂
Thanks !!
Thank you for sharing these pics! Everything and everyone look absolutely stunning. The bouquet and the cake are by far the most original ones I have ever seen – *love* them!
Thank you, Tigerlily! 🙂
Gorgeous! Two questions, though:
1. What are the polishes in the shot with the rings? (Hilarious and adorable!)
2. Any pictures of the tea ceremony? That piques my culturally curious self in all kind sof ways. 🙂
I know that one is an Ozotic and the other is a NYX (looks like Deborah Lippmann, but the cap is glossy, so it has to be NYX!), based on bottle shape, LOL! I don’t know which she used in particular (I was getting ready – didn’t even know she took the photo!)
Here is one of me:
Love your outfit here! <3
Love the bouquet and the cake. Very cool.
Thanks, Carrie Ann!
Christine, you looked absolutely beautiful! Maggie Sottero has such beautiful gowns and your dress looks like it was made for you. I also love your unique bouquet. It’s so special and something you’ll treasure forever. I still look at the dried out bouquet from my day and wish I’d had them preserved. Thank goodness for the images to remember it.
Love Florence + The Machine. Great weeding soundtrack!
I barely remember the wedding – it all went by in a blur – so photos are excellent! 🙂
I adore Florence + the Machine! Amazing, amazing work.
Yeah, mine was a blur, too! That’s why I was told by friends to “enjoy”. All that prepping and nervous jitters for a few hours of dancing and mingling!
So beautiful Christine – congratulations!
Thanks, Maria!
Congratulations! Christine you look gorgeous! The cake looks so cute. You really found a great photographer, these pictures are amazing.
Thank you, Mariam! I knew the one thing I wanted to spend good money on was the photographer. The photos you’ll have forever!
I gasped when I saw your dress. So gorgeous, you looked like a princess! And the bouquet is amazing, I’ve never seen anything like it. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us 🙂
Aww, thank you! I felt like one!
Ah everything looks so *perfect* you don’t even know! The cake topper makes me think Mr. and Mrs. Shark are doing Eskimo kisses. I don’t attend many weddings so I get all excited when I get to see photos or attend one. Congratulations to you and Shaun!
Haul:
Part I: A random discount card from Ulta should never be wasted. I bought China Glaze Angel Wings, Topganics Argan Oil from Morocco shampoo and conditioner.
Part II: I went crazy with my Sephora VIB Friends & Family Discount. I bought a bunch of things for friends and relatives (perfume sample sets, beauty accessories, lotions, and cleansers). My secret Santa is getting some Ciate nail polishes. For me I bought Noble and Cameo nail polishes from Illamasqua, and De-Slick in a Tub from Urban Decay. Oh and the tote VIBs you get from the F&F coupon is the perfect size for work or for makeup shopping sprees.
Weekend plans:
Help my fiance some fancy dress shoes for the wedding day.
Help a friend find new glasses.
Make my veil.
Finish my rhinestone shoes. (I really liked your idea of bedazzled shoes. I’m getting married in Las Vegas so rhinestones and sparkle are mandatory. I’m doing my own version with Tom’s wedges and coordinating rhinestones. I promise to send pictures to you =D)
Favorite TV show?:
Mad Men and Game of Thrones are currently off the air, but I do love them. I blame my fiance for hooking me into Downton Abbey.
YESSSS!! I can’t wait to see your shoes. How are they coming along?
What I hope to be are m final bags of rhinestones just came in the mail! The left shoe is complete but the right shoe is about halfway done. Time to inhale E6000 fumes while bedazzling my shoe this weekend =D Wait glue fumes aren’t good D=
LOL!
I LURRRVEEEE all those shows. And the Countess rocks on Downton Abbey! She’s honestly my favorite part of the show. I can’t wait for the season in January. Have fun with all the wedding planning and preparations! When is it?
Oh my goodness, Christine! You made a beautiful, beautiful bride — Shaun’s a lucky guy 😉
(And can I just say: your wedding soundtrack, LOL! I’m an enormous Florence fan, & grew up on Enya, so I’m going to have to check out this Lindsey Stirling character!)
Thank you, Rae!! 🙂
I love, love Enya. I almost walked to On Your Shore!
Squuuuuueal, you look so stunning. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you, Amalee!
What a gorgeous wedding and gorgeous photos. May your life together be as beautiful as your first day of marriage! Congratulations.
Thank you so much, Jackie!
Yay, wedding photos! You look beautiful Christine, and your camera shy husband looks very trim in his grey suit. 😉
Thank you, Carolina! 🙂 He was a stud in his suit. I loved that he went gray!
That is a badass bouquet!
Haul: I ordered a Buxom eye stick in Ice Pick and Chanel Notorious sculpting veil.
Weekend plans: For once, I have no real plans. I guess that means I have no excuse not to clean my apartment and write.
Favorite TV show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
Ice Pick as an eye stick, LOL! Something about that says “ouch!”
I thought I was the only “Buffy” Fan! Love it!!!!!!!!!
That is the single greatest wedding cake I have ever seen, and I am counting my own. I am experiencing some huge cake cravings right now!
Aww, thank you, Megan! I will pass it along to Shaun’s mom, I am sure she will be thrilled to hear it!
Congratulations! You look AMAZING in all your wedding photos! I had no idea you were from the Bay Area. I’m in San Jose myself 🙂
I hauled a bit a Sephora…YSL glossy stain no 15, YSL gel liner no 1, Benefit High Beam, Chloe perfume, and YSL L’Homme Libre for my husband 🙂 Trying to order the Chanel Blush in Notorious, but it’s still out of stock!
Thank you, Rekha! 🙂 We lived in San Jose for several years!
my dollllllll 😀 😀 you are looking absoultely gorgeous Christine and I am again in love with you my sweetie 😀 not that i measure my love but i need to tell you how much I love and adore you 😀
stay blessed and i wish your smile stays like this forever and shaun the lucky guy get to see this lovely face , lovely smile and a heart of gold foreverrrrr 😀
good luck to you dear and shaun 😀 😀
once again .. you guys look greatttttttttttttt and perfecttttttt together XOXO 😀
ahhhhh i loveee you C
Thank you so much, Rashmi!! 🙂
You look wonderful!! I wish you again all the happiness of the world along with good health and infinite love!! Thank you for sharing with us these beautiful pictures and all this valuable information!!
Thank you so much! 🙂
i love that style bouquet!! Where did you get it? I’m getting married next year and have seen pictures if that style but no idea how to get one.
Noaki on Etsy 🙂 It is a brooch bouquet!
I want to see MORE! So beautiful, thank you for sharing
Thank you, Regina!
You look stunning. What a gorgeous wedding you had.
Thanks a lot, Swethatelkar! 🙂
You look fantastically gorgeous Christine! Thank you for sharing your wedding photos with us.
Haul: The only beauty related product I bought was the Burt’s Bees pomegranate and cranberry scrub.
Weekend plans: watching the GA/Auburn game, reading, and waiting on my hangnail infection to start healing. D;
Fave TV show: The Walking Dead!
I hope your hangnail heals up quickly! Ouch!
You look amazing, Christine. So so gorgeous!
Haul: Mascara madness from Nordstrom’s – Burberry in brown and black (sort of; they gave me two browns and I have to exchange one) and Guerlain Noir G (on order because they gave me the wrong one and I had to exchange it but they were out of stock). Sephora Cinderella palette, Tarte blush set, and a bunch of lipsticks and lip glosses.
Weekend plans: It’s Ravenloft 21 this weekend! This is a gaming tournament a friend started, you guessed it, 21 years ago, and we’re getting together tomorrow to play. Starts at noon, no idea how late it’ll run, and then Sunday I took off work so I could recover!
Fave TV show: Doctor Who. It’s the *only* show I watch but I haven’t seen any of this season yet 🙁
Ooh! Tarte blush set. That’s on my list!
Oh so beautiful! I love the photos, they have a certain mood or feeling that makes me happy!
Thank you, Doll!
Why come Shaun always so shy?! LOL! Christine there’s this great band called Florence + the Machine that I think you would LOVE! You NEED to check them out sometime! 😉
Those photos are gorgeous! You look AH.MAZING and you make a great choice in that dress shape! Absolutely enchanting!
Really? NEVER heard of them!
Thanks a lot, Dusty 🙂
Chris, you look so beautiful, glamourous and happy, and your dress was so pretty and becoming, the bouquet is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Congratulations again!
Thanks a lot, Monica!
Here I am tearing up at work 🙁 And I am in a training class!! WoW Christine. You look so amazing! Lovin the pic of Mellan-Cutie! I can’t wait to get home and really look!!!
Haul: VIB Holiday Event … Fresh B-day gift, VIB Holiday Shopping Event Limited Edition Tote Bag, Sephora by OPI – It’s Real 18K Gold Top Coat, Sephora by OPI 212 Sephora & Hollywood If I Could, Tarina Tarantino Jewel Eyeshadow, Magical, Fantastical & Delightful, Eye Dream Highlight Duo – Mr Gold and Mr Silver, Dollskin Cheek – Carved Rose, and Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette. From Wam-Lart Nicole by OPI – Kim-plently In Love and Sally Hansen Diamond Strength 410 3k or more.
Weekend plans: Check emails, clean the garage, check emails and SLEEP!
Favorite TV show?: Currently PramFace on Hulu.
Awwww!! Sorry about that, Diane 😛
Thank you!
Hi Christine! Looooove your wedding pics! Quick question about the Guerlain Gems Lipstick. I was reading your review about it and saw that it was from 2009. Is it a permanent shade? I’m having a hard time finding it in NM, Sephora, Nordstrom and Google. 🙁
Thanks!
It was LE 🙁 Of course 🙁
Aaaaw.. 🙁 It looks really pretty too! But I’m really excited to go shopping for the Cle de Peau N2 gloss, been eyeing it since I read your review about it. Also had to fight the bf about it because he thinks the price is outrageous. I told him it was better I bought one then tried spending the same amount in buying dupes. LOL I did, however, found a NARS Orgasm dupe: Sephora’s peachy-golden gloss. Will also be grabbing the Guerlain Meteorites because of the VIP Sale at Sephora. I seriously would not know what to get without Temptalia! Thank you so much for your awesome blog.
Congrats again on your wedding! <3
Christine you look so beautiful! I have been reading the blog for several years now & for you to share the wedding with your readers is so sweet and gracious, as I know it is a personal time! Congratulations 🙂 P.S I love the black nail polish that matches your bouquet! It’s so unique for a wedding nail shade, most brides would not be so bold. I LOVE it!
Thank you, Beck! 🙂 I was totally aiming for the nails to match the bouquet!
What a treat! All the details are so gorgeous and that bouquet and your dress is a total TKO! Such beautiful photographs~~ Congrats again, Christine and Shaun… many many happy years together 😀
Thanks a lot, Wendy 🙂
You looked stunning, Christine! Thank you for sharing these wonderful personal photos – seeing how happy and beautiful you looked really put a smile on my face!
Thank you, Ljana! 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS! You look beautiful!
Thanks, Dee!
amazing! Love the unique bouquet and your cake. you look lovely and I wish you happiness!
Thanks so much, Holly!
*squee* Thanks for sharing, Christine! I imagine it must be hard to post personal pictures on a blog for everyone to see, but I feel like I’ve grown to know you, Shaun, and Mellan through this blog and I wish you guys all the best!
It’s funny – I agonized over the photos to post. I put my face out there all the time, but these are definitely more personal! Thank you, Sandy!
You look so beautiful! Thank you for sharing such an intimate occasion with us! Love the photography! God Bless you and Shaun in this new chapter of your lives!!!!!
Thank you, Judith!
So gorgeous you were! You looked like a princess! Lot of hapyness for you two! Congratulations!
Thanks a lot, Rachel!
Wow Christine! It seems as though your wedding was beautiful as you are! I love your bouquet and the wedding cake is so cute! Your dress is amazing and I love your invitations! I’m so happy that you chose Etsy as your outlets. It’s great that you put independent companies in business…how generous of you!
Congratulations on your wedding and may you and Shaun live a happy life together. 🙂
Etsy is so full of amazing shops! Every time I load up the front page, I want to buy something, LOL!
THAT CAKE. WANT!!!!! It makes me really want to have a playful wedding eventually! I really love your dress too and all the amazing DIY projects! Attending weddings make feel like the process of getting married in front of people super intimidating though. I’m more of someone who want to get married privately just with my guy but hold a reception for friends & fam. Oh, and congrats again! 🙂
Haul:
It suddenly became super cold one day here in SC (the day I had a job interview!!! what are the odds?!) so I immediately ordered a plain white turtleneck from Zara…it was cheap and fits perfect! And just after I received it the weather went back to 70…….-.-
I was on Zara’s site so I ordered a pair of black skinny jeans…they fit great & looks awesome w my black booties =]
My Clinique All About Eyes Serum works soooo goood at depuffing.
Weekend Plans:
Ohhh I was planning on going to a football game on Saturday…but today I suddenly got a lot of organic chemistry studying to do for next week. 🙁
Favorite TV show:
DEXTER. SO GOOD. I’ve been a huge Vampire Diaries fan, but I don’t know how I feel about this season yet. 🙁
Our cake was at the brunch the next day, so it was totally appropriate for the more casual event. 🙂
Congratulations!
You look positively stunning.
Thank you, Clementine!
Haul: I went to the new Sephora that opened today and – YAY – I got the Bare Escentuals Star Treatment palette. I was sure they too didn’t have it, as there were none on display but that’s because they didn’t get the display for it yet so they had them in the back. I am seriously in love. I also got the Sephora chubby liner/shadow pencil in #22 Dark Taupe Glitter (or whatever it’s called – it’s already upstairs), which the other Sephora was out of. Yesterday, I got the Tarnina Tarantino Emerald Pretty palette and some replacements for products I already use – Nars Damage lipstick and Como gloss, as well as LaVanilla perfume. And I got a Clarins facial oil in Santal (I usually use Blue Orchid but wanted to try Santal for winter). I think I need to take it easy on the makeup purchases for a while and enjoy using the new stuff I have. Seems I buy so much stuff that I never really “get into” any of it in a big way since I’m in love with it for a week and then I’m on to something new. Anyone else like that?
Weekend plans: we and the future in-laws are holding an engagement party for my daughter and future son in law tomorrow. I’ve been baking for 2 days and tomorrow morning I’ll make the final dessert – a Parisian Lemon Tart. I’m also picking up a cake from the bakery. Then it’s time to celebrate and get to meet the rest of the family and wedding party.
Favourite TV show: MI5 (it’s off the air now but Richard Armitage – whoa!) and Coronation Street.
Ooh, new Sephora 😀 Was everything clean and pristine?
Yes it was. The store is really large – maybe twice the size of the one I used to go to (had to go to as it was the only one in this area). And it was packed – I realize on the opening, this is common but I hope it bodes well for the future of the store. I live in an industrial city that’s been pretty hard hit by the downturn in the steel business, etc., so most of the good shopping is in the city “next door” which is more of a bedroom community. So it’s doubly nice to see my city get a Sephora and to see it very busy. Also nice to see 2 or 3 of the SA’s who used to work in the other store. Now we just need a lululemon store and a freestanding MAC and my shopping needs will be taken care of!
Breathtaking. Just breathtaking. 🙂
Thanks, KC!
Christine, you’re so gorgeous, and you look so happy! I’m glad everything went off well. It’s weird that I somehow feel like your’e one of my own girlfriends because I’ve been following your blog for so long, but forrealz, when I saw your pics, I smiled so big! Mazel tov and best wishes to you two!
Aww! Thanks a lot, Liz!
looove the dress! and the bouquet was so cool!
Thank you, Elysia!
These pictures are so so beautiful. I know that you have so many readers but reading your blog everyday makes me feel like i’ve shared part of this journey with you. Congrats, it looked like an amazing day.
Thank you so much 😀
So awesome! I was hoping you were going to share 🙂 Congrats!!!
Of course! 🙂
Aww sweetheart! It looks like you had a magical day! You look like a princess. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your lives together.
Thank you, Sarah! 🙂
Christine, are you a perfectionist ? 🙂
Everything is stunning!!! Can you be my wedding planner :)? I saw your picture with a long red dress, is it a Vietnamese or an Asian traditional dress? Very beautiful!
The cake is perfect. I was like… Where are my flip flops, I want to go to the beach even though it is 40 degree here in WA 🙂
I want to be, but I’d say I’m more like a 95% kind of person.
It is a Vietnamese dress 🙂
Not surprised that you totally look like a pretty, pretty princess.
Congrats again!
Thanks a lot, Christina!
Oh Christine–you looked SO amazingly stunning! All those crystal details on your dress and tiara and bouquet and shoes (even though you can’t see them) really went well together!! Congrats again!
Haul: I shopped the Sephora VIB sale and bought a new Nars eye primer, my Caudalie serum, Becca Mineral Blush in Sweetpea, Becca Eye Quad in Astro Voilet, and a new Jack Black lip balm
Weekend plans: go to the mall to return some stuff, get another serum and the GA Maestro foundation, study, and try to get caught up on pics
Favorite TV Show: Walking Dead is pretty high up there, but it’s closely followed by Dexter then Homeland
Thank you, Becca!
Congratulations!! I don’t always comment but I couldn’t stop myself today. You look beautiful and everything about the wedding looks dreamy… All the very best. May you celebrate this day all your life woth lots of happiness, success and prosperity. Loads of Love from India
Aw, thank you! 🙂
You looked so beautiful in your wedding dress and that bouquet was so gorgeous! I love that the cake was a non-traditional white cake and actually looked edible! Congratulations once again!
Thank you, Melissa!
I decided we weren’t going to have cake at the reception, but Shaun’s mom does a mean carrot cake, so I thought it would work well for our brunch the next day!
Christine you look GORGEOUS. I mean your husband and Mellan look spiffy too, but you definitely stole the show 🙂 I hope your life is filled with infinite happiness because you deserve it.
LOL! It is hard not to when you’re in such a big gown, haha. Thanks a lot, Rebecca!
Wishing the three of you (Mellan included) a long, happy, healthy and prosperous life together – mazel tov!
Thank you, Lottie!! 🙂
What a gorgeous event. I feel such happiness for you two. These photos are stunningly beautiful and so appreciated- most of all, Mellan looks so lovely. Thank you, Christine, for sharing your happy day with us!! xoxo Beth in Pgh 😉
Thank you so very much, Beth!
I love the bouquet! I think the picture where you are looking down is stunning. I think your photographer did an awesome job. You looked absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing such a personal day with us.
Thank you so much, Ann! 🙂 You are too kind!
I love your bouquet! World’s No.1 most unique bouquet. And I love the cake. I really love that photo of you coming down the stairs too! I am so happy for you, Christine!
PS: Oh, and I love your mini innovation of using nail polish bottles for ring holders! Smart!
I’ll make sure Rhee knows — all her idea! 🙂
Beautiful! you look stunning and all the details are gorgeous. Much happiness.
Thank you, Debra!
Oh Christine what gorgeous wedding photos!! You look amazing and Millan is very elegant too 🙂
Shame your groom was too shy for us but he looks pretty fab in his grey suit.
Congratulations hun, may all your wedding wishes come true. Very very beautiful xx
Thanks a lot, Sheils 🙂
Breathtaking, Christine!
Thanks, Ula!
What a lovely wedding! Congratulations to both of you.
Haul: Too Faced Natural Eye palette, Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, Tarina Tarantino Eyelicity Glitter liner in Magic Mirror. Kept it tame this month, despite all those sales. 😛
Weekend Plans: Massive O-Chem exam on Mondy, so, ah, studying for that is my priority.
Favorite TV Show: I stopped watching television about four years ago, but I occasionally sit down and watch “The Walking Dead” with my roommate.
Good luck on your exam, Veronica!!
What stunning photos, Christine! Thank you for sharing them with your readers. You look absolutely gorgeous, the photos are wonderful (aww, Mellan is too cute), and that bouquet is EYE-POPPING. So amazing! I’ve never seen anything like that before. The cake is also so adorable. Congratulations again!
Thanks so much, Serena 😀
Simply beautiful and creatively unique as you are. Coincidentally, I’ve got Florence looping while browsing your site! Congratulations to you and your husband.
Whoops, let’s not forget that dashing dapper, Melan.
What’s your favorite Florence + the Machine song?
Thanks a lot, Mel! 🙂
I love Howl, Between Two Lungs (lyrics are absolutely beautiful), live recording of Cosmic Love, Drumming Song, her cover of Drake’s Take Care… really, lol, everything! But I really love her live recordings; her voice is amazing. Oh, check out her duet with Jimmy Fallon called Balls in Your Mouth, even that one is amazing. Any song she covers is beyond.
I love her Drake cover 😀
You looked like a princess!
Thanks, Rachael 😀
Christine, you look absolutely stunning!! You are glowing and all that beauty can only be due to the happiness you are feeling – you are radiating joy!
I agree your bouquet is amazing, super original! It´s great you found photographers of “moments” – you got really beautiful pictures that reflect how everything happened in a very natural way. Great choice – and I believe it is another wonderful proof of how you pay attention to details! Congratulations once again and may your life with Shaun (and Mellan of course) be blessed with all the best things in the world :)!!
As for this Free for Haul Friday:
Haul: MAC Glamourdaze LS!
Weekend plans: Get my hair done…..for one reason or another, I haven´t been able to do it and now it´s sort of become an emergency :)!
Favorite TV show: The Big Bang Theory!
Happy Birthday to your Mom, Christine!
You are too kind, Leticia! Thank you so much 🙂
You have reminded me I reallyyy need to get my hair cut!
LOVE your dress Christine! It looks like you had a beautiful wedding and you looked beautiful yourself. Did I see your dress on Pinterest?
Thank you, Celeste!
I do believe I pinned it!
Everything’s amazing Christine and you look very beautiful!
Thanks a lot, Aiman! 🙂
Ha ha! I love the nail polishes standing in as your ring holders. That’s so quirky and cute.
Okay, and I have to love the cake, even if it totally does not match your wedding decor. It’s so cute. Why sharks though, if I may ask? You’re so dolphin-y to me.
Haul: Nada. HOWEVER, my dear friend from Brazil did send me a rather cute Dalmatian cardi that I had been drooling over. It was the biggest pick-me-up that I had needed (considering hormones and migraines and all. I HATE HORMONE MIGRAINES.)
Weekend Plans: Recovering from one hormone migraine. You see, some people just bounce back from migraines like nothing ever happened. I usually have the migraine hang-over. The worse it is, the longer my hangover. I suspect this one is going to take all weekend. Oie. At least I have Zena for entertainment. As well as my DVR, which now extends to my room! Yay for wireless receivers!
Favorite Television Show: Seriously? You’re asking ME this question? That’s like asking me my favorite author or my favorite book or my favorite musical artist or just plain artist! What TV show do you want? Currently running TV show? Which “genre?” (I hate that word.) What kind of day do you want me on? One of my crabby, I-don’t-want-anything-chipper days or one of my more chipper days? I HAVE RULES TO MY FAVORITES. Give me some parameters here. (But, generally, House is still my ruling favorite. I will normally watch it whether I’m feeling crappy like today or darn chipper. House is a lot like me, and knows exactly how I feel. Plus, he has my sarcasm down to a T. Okay, and I love Hugh Laurie. He’s hilarious.)
The cake was served the next day, so it was the decor, LOL! 🙂 Shaun refers to me as a shark, because of my negotiating skills/won’t take BS from companies attitude, and his favorite animal is a shark!
I hope your migraine hang-over wraps up quicker than anticipated!
I’m feeling rather chipper today, actually. I woke up at a reasonable time (for me.)
Of course, it might be nice if I actually got dressed. It is nearly 4 PM my time! Ha ha ha.
Aw, that’s cute. Maybe you should have made him a dolphin because he’s camera-shy (although, come to think of it, most dolphins aren’t camera shy or shy; they’re rather communicative. Hm, I need a better animal. A fish? A big, giant FISH! No, that doesn’t work either. They work in schools. I need a marine animal that works alone here. I really should have paid attention in environmental science.)
These pictures are absolutely stunning! Congrats again on your wedding, and I wish you all the happiness in the world.
Thank you, Cali! 🙂
Thank you for sharing your wedding photos- so much fun to look at and you looked amazing!
Thanks, Heather! 🙂
Beautiful dress! Wishing you many years of hapiness!
cathy
Thanks a lot, Cathy!
What part of the Bay Area do you live in?
The pictures look like a winery in Livermore (where I live) or Sonoma.
The location was closer to San Jose 🙂
Thanks for sharing your photos – it looks like you had a lovely day! It’s “funny” to see more than just your face! You looked gorgeous and so happy.
LOL! I know! Who knew I had a body, too? 😀
How beautiful! You were a gorgeous bride! The location is very Tuscan/CAwine country–love it! And the cake is so cute! I also had a beachy/seashell cake. But it was less colorful. Congrats again, Christine! I hope that you and Shaun have many more joyous days in your future!
Thank you, Pamela! 🙂
Beautiful! And handsome Mellan, with his bowtie <3 Congrats!
Thank you, Erin!
Wow, Christine you looked absolutely gorgeous in your wedding dress! Everything is so beautiful, the dress, the cake topper, the bouquet! Such lovely details, and thanks for sharing these pictures!
Haul: Palladio lip gloss in Mocha Cream and China Glaze nail polish in Angel WIng
Weekend Plans: homework and celebrating my mom’s birthday this weekend as well
Favorite TV Show? How I Met Your Mother
Ooh, how is the Palladio lipgloss?
Thank you!
It’s actually very nice, it’s not sticky like lipglasses are which are what I usually carry around and it’s pretty moisturizing! No offensive scent either!
Beautiful photos! Congratulations again!!
Thank you, Stephanie!!
OMG your cake is the cutest thing ever! 🙂 and you look fabulous! i LOVE the dress! <3
Thanks a lot, Krystal!
You look stunning! STUNNING. Your wedding dress, your hair, so pretty! I love the bouquet – it’s gorgeaous. And you doggie, I love it. Christine congratulations on your wedding. May you have a long and wonderful life together.
Aww, thank you so much, VJNS!
You look gorgeous, girl! Congratulations to you and Shaun, I wish you both many many many happy years together.
Haul: OPI The World is Not Enough, and then went crazy at Sephoras sale with UD Naked Skin, some sale brushes, and then some Christmas gifts – Taylor Swifts new perfume and some UD eye liners for my sister and a Philosophy 4x shower gel and lip gloss set I plan on breaking up into different gifts for friends.
Weekend Plans: Skyfall!
Favorite TV Show: Too many!!
Smart thinking on splitting up the philosophy set!
Grace, I just saw Skyfall tonight and, honestly, I think it may be the best James Bond in decades!!
OMG! I LOOOVE FLORENCE + THE MACHINE!
Looove the pictures Christine congrats!
I actually got the chance to see her live back on April this year! Totally worth it 🙂
Me too!!
Thank you, Ana!
Absolutely stunning!! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks a lot, Krista!
Just stunning
You look amazing, the dress is beautiful and the bouquet is so unusual. The Cake made me laugh, it’s fantastic 🙂
If it’s ok I’d like to share the pictures of the cake with a friend, she makes amazing Cup Cakes and loves sharks.
Some of her cakes : https://www.facebook.com/HearthrugCupcakes
Sure! 🙂
Thank you, Jax!
Beautiful..u guys look just as i pictured cinderella n prince Charming at their wedding,i love your makeup n bouquet is amazing..are there real flowers underneath?please post pics of reception dress and your shoes..and lots more of your face,im still trying to recreate that eyelook from my turnadot palette but its not showing up as well on my nc44 skin :(…n mellan is so good looking :-)thanx for sharing.
All fake flowers 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS Christine!!!!!! you looked absolutely stunning. I love you bouquet, very creative 🙂
Thank you 😀
You look stunning…. Your dress is so beautiful. Congratulations to both of you!
Thanks so much, Resham!
Flawless and gorgeous aaaall around! Goodness! I’m so ecstatic for you. Congratulations!
Thanks a lot, Smidgeroo! 🙂
Gorgeous wedding! Congratulations again!
Haul: All the color cosmetics that were left at the Rite Aid that was going out of business. At 90% off, I’ll try anything, and I got some foundation, three blushes, two eyeliners, an eyeshadow, a lipliner and a lipstick for less than $10.
Weekend Plans: Doll meetup tomorrow afternoon, and probably visit my grandparents who’ve just moved to a retirement place. Handbell practice Sunday afternoon, and I have some daffodil bulbs I need to plant!
Fave TV Show: I don’t watch anything regularly now, but watch the old 80’s Transformers cartoon when I’m on the treadmill, LOL! I need to check out Homeland… they recently filmed an episode at my workplace (the directors were in my office watching their monitors!) so I’ll have to at least watch that one.
I have heard good things about Homeland!
Haul: S E P H O R A!!! Splurged on a couple of items during the VIB sale. Got the Tarte Carried Away Collector’s Set and some Tarina Tarantino goodies that were still on sale. I seriously want Sparkling Ammunition Eye Dream Hyperliner so bad, but it wasn’t available.
Weekend plans: Little bit of offline makeup shopping, looking for a new Xmas tree, and gonna watch the Panthers game on Sunday! 🙂
Favorite TV show?: Mmmm, hard to choose. Out of the new shows this season, I’m liking Elementary though. ^^
Your mom-in-law’s etsy shop is so cool. Her cake designs are fabulous!
You look beautiful, Christine. ^^ I like the photo of you on the stairs and the pic of you and Shaun facing the buildings.
Yay for VIB sales! 🙂
How amazing!! I’ve been waiting eagerly for photos, everything looked so beautiful. I love the photo of the rings, yours is so stunning and simple, and how boy-appropriate is Shaun’s! I love the picture below of you at the tea ceremony, is that a Vietnamese tradition?
Yep, it is a Vietnamese tradition! 🙂 Thank you, Jade!
Beautiful wedding and of course a beautiful bride! Congratulations again!
Thank you, Sally!
So cute, beautiful, and elegant! Congrats! Weddings always make me teary. Just seeing your pics made me teary! lol And I adore your cake!!!
Thanks a lot, Kristina! 😀
I LOVE the photos! The dress is gorgeous and so is the bouquet. I like that you went with something untraditional for the wedding cake! It’s sooo cute! Congratulations!
Haul: UD Naked Skin Foundation and Tarina Tarantino Floriculture lipstick
Weekend Plans: I don’t really have anything planned. Maybe I’ll do some cleaning.
Favorite TV Show: It’s hard to choose just one. I’m kind of obsessed with Downton Abbey right now. But a few shows I love – some of which aren’t even on air anymore – that I can watch repeatedly and never get tired of include Doctor Who, Trailer Park Boys, Strangers with Candy and The Office (UK version). I have a weird taste in shows, I know.
We went so non-traditional everywhere else, it seemed fitting 🙂
aw beautiful pics!
Haul: josie maran bazaar set and finally guerlain meteorites!! with my 20% at sephora
weekend plans: trying to get in the hubs’ good graces so he doesn’t get too upset when he sees my sephora purchases! lol.
favorite tv show: the biggest loser – so motivating!
YAY! Glad you were able to take part in the sale!
Christine that cake is too cute to eat!!!!
What more can I say that hasn’t already been said…. just gorgeous!!!
That pic with the awesome breathtaking cloud cover I hope you have one facing forward….If so it needs a nice big frame …:)
Thank you, Wenz 🙂
oh, Mellan…what a dapper gentleman. Those wedding pics are wonderful! Looks like it was a dream wedding out of a magazine!
Haul: wet n wild polish in Sparked & Heels of Steel
Weekend plans: baking (or trying not to ruin baking) for charity bake sale
Favorite TV show?: Ever: The Monkees, Currently: The Walking Dead
Fingers crossed for smooth sailing with your baking, Jennie 🙂
Thank you!
Such glorious photos. But none as glorious as the bride herself!
Haul & TV stuff…. boy, this will be a long post. I’m actually a bit mortified to write out everything I bought this week. *gulp* Haul: Guerlain’s “L’Heure Bleue” Eau de Parfum, Dolce & Gabbana “The One” For Men Eau de Toilette (which is actually for ME), Caron “Montaigne” perfume, Caron “Nuit de Noel” EDT, Molinard’s “Habanita” perfume, and La Perla Eau de Parfum. Makeup wise: Tarina Tarintino palette in Lovely (GREY!!!), eyeliner in Spark of Envy, Illamasqua Phallic & Scarab nail varnishes, Butter London’s No More Waity Katey, NARS Irrestiblement bronzer, NARS Superstar nail polish, MUFE holiday Aqua eyeliner set, Sephora/Pantone’s holiday metallic foil eyeliner set, Sephora’s Flashy eyeliner set, NARS Tashkent & Bangkok pure matte lipsticks, OCC Lip Tars in Ophelia, Nylon & Hush, NARS 500 pt gift set, and the Sephora tote. I went to the store as well today and also bought got some NARS stuff to give as Christmas gifts & YSL’s l’Homme cologne as an upcoming birthday gift for my father (which I’m tempted to order one for myself in the Nuit d’Homme version because I can’t stop sniffing myself). I also bought some boots, duo-toned and in a riding style. Yikes, a long list. I need to get help for the perfume stuff.
Weekend plans: Went for Italian tonight, then saw the new James Bond, “Skyfall.” Tomorrow, my sister is bringing over her recent Ulta haul and we’re comparing stuff. LOL. Then I have about 2 days to finish a book for my book club. Strangest title ever: “The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane.”
TV: I’m a tv junkie, so favorites currently on air: HOMELAND!! Also, Person of Interest, the Good Wife, Top Chef, Revenge & Scandal. Off-air, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Downton Abbey & Mad Men.
Very nice Sephora haul! 🙂 A lot of perfume there, haha!
And you DID cave on the Aqua Eyeliner set!
I did, I caved on almost everything. LOL. But I was most excited about the T/T Spark of Envy one. They’re sold out of almost all but one of them online, but when I went in to the actual store today, they seemed to have restocked so I grabbed one! I’m tempted to go back for the dark blue one and possibly, the Emerald palette. And I told my mother so much about the pencils, your raves, and how it lasted on you even in the Vegas heat, she now wants me to pick her up one in black. You corrupter, you! 😉 As for the perfume, the less said the better. Most of those are in 3.3/3.4 oz sizes too, so I’m going to be drowning in perfume. LOL.
I used to “borrow” my brother’s cologne all the time. Who am I kidding; I *still* do…
Once again congratulations!!!! Thnak you for sharing! You look so beautiful, the picturesnare super cute, love your bouquet, your dress, your make up… and Mellan. Wish you the best! 🙂
Thank you, Luisafer!
I really hope you didn’t throw the bouquet, LOL! The photos really are amazing. Where did you have the wedding, and was everything outdoors?
Haul: Nothing; I’m saving up for the Holidays, and a few items I’ve been eyeing for a while. There are some MAC Pro items I want, but I’m not sure if I want to buy online, or just trek to the Pro store, since it’s accross the street from the MUFE Pro store. I can be so lazy, sometimes…
Plans: Nothing; again, trying to save money.
TV show: I watch The Five & Red Eye nearly every night, but as for more “fun” shows, I watch a lot of TV Land.
LOL! No throwing! We had the ceremony outdoors in the late morning, then we had dinner at a restaurant at 6pm 🙂
I can’t believe you are married already! Time went by so fast….
You look stunning, and I love all the details in your photos 🙂 Everything looks unique, and the rings sitting on the nail polish is quite fitting, hehe.
I’ve been a long time follower, and feel very honoured that you shared these photos with us. I’m so happy for you and your hubby! Congratulations, newlyweds :D!!!
<3 <3 <3
Aww, thank you so much, Kat! 🙂
ahaha when I first saw the post, I was like “so where are the freaking photos!” Opps missed the “continue reading.” You look beautiful in the photos and I love how they are candid and look natural. I love the sharks on the cake… and that you (the girl shark) seems to be wearing mascara. 🙂 Congratulations again. May you be blessed with happiness and love.
lol sounds like I got a little violent(?) over trying to look at your photos. I just meant I was excited you shared… not being a creeper haha. I read my post again and thought hmm… this might come off weird
Not weird!! 🙂 No worries!
LOL!
Thank you so much, Gaiya!! 🙂
so pretty, congrats again! all looks beautiful and I love the cake, she is very talented!!
Thank you, Malia!
This isn’t even my wedding but let me gush: OMG! You looked so beautiful! And the wedding seemed amazing! I hope it was all you dreamed and more! Awwww x34!! I’m 20 and nowhere near getting married so everything wedding related is sweet and exciting. Congratulations!
May your wedding be even more beautiful when it is your time, Coco! 🙂
you look amazing…and happy! beautiful dress, unique cake! and mellan looks so handsome. wishing you the best… 😉
Thank you! 🙂
You look gorgeous, and your dress, amazing! I love the detailing of your gown. Congratulations on your life time journey.
Thanks a lot, Leenie!
BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Thanks for sharing you special day with us.
Thanks, Jessica!
You look so beautyful. Great pictures and ordinary funny cake. I wish you the best 🙂
Thanks so much, Lilly!
BEAUTIFUL! YOU, the dress, the bouquet, the cake…EVERYTHING! <3 You look amazing, and so happy. CONGRATULATIONS.
Thank you, Jodi! 🙂
Love the dress, love the accesories, love the make up, love everything on this photos.
Thanks a lot, Ana!
congratulations!!! i wish you a life full of happiness!!!!
Thanks, Sophie!
Wooow. Congrats my dearest. You look fab 🙂 Please post more pics and the wedding video 🙂
Aww, thank you, Basema!
Christine oh my gosh you looked amazing!!! These photos are amazing, the location looks amazing – I’m in awe 😀 Congratulations again and I wish you both nothing but the best. xxxxx
Thank you, Cathy!! 🙂
You were such a beautiful and lovely bride ! I really like your bouquet. congratulations
Thanks a lot, La Boule!
You look beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!
Thanks, Raya! 😀
These pictures are awesome!
Your dress is one of the most beautiful dresses I have ever seen, you look absolutely amazing in it!
The cake looks so creative and colorful, I neeeed to have one like this on my own wedding 🙂
(people around here are all quite into the boring traditional cakes, but mine is to be colorful and creative, like yours … maybe not with sharks, but with dogs or bats or something else, I haven’t figured it out yet, but it’s definitely not going to be boring ^^)
Anyway, amazing photos, amazing dress and I hope it was an amazing day for you and that you are right now floating on cloud 9 and are as happy as one can be :))
Best wishes,
Caitlyn
Aww, thank you so much, Caitlyn! 🙂 I’m happy to hear you’re going to have a crazy and fun cake 😀
Haul: Buxom Big and Healthy Lipstick in Brooklyn, Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blushing Bride
Weekend Plans: Schoolwork, yay.
Favorite Show: Dexter
Blushing Bride sounds pretty!
Thanks for sharing your big day with us! =D Wish you nothing but the best, Christine! Excited for you for what the future holds! <3
Thank you, Abigail!
You are a beautiful bride; congratulations to you and your husband! Mellan is adorable :).
Thanks a lot, Kat!
Chris you looked lovely on your big day. I wish you and the groom a lifetime of happiness and growth.
I have a 3 month haul so with the exception of the OCC lip tar in triptych I will not buy any more beauty products or cosmetics for another 6 to 7 months. Here’s the list: 1.Guerlain radiance concentrate base with pure gold (free mini meteorites primer with purchase)2. Bare minerals ready eyeshadow collections in September Issue, The Playlist, and The Star Treatment. 3. Mally Perfect Prep Eye Primer 4. Bite beauty lip glosses in Cienna and Ruby 5.Bare minerals stroke of light eye brightened 6. Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in 10 and 11 7. Sephora by OPI It’s really 18kt gold nail polish 8.Mia 2 Clarasonic skincare system 9.Bobbi brown eye corrector (mom purchased) 10. Kevin Aucoin the sensual skin enhancer (boyfriend purchased).
My favorite tv shows are Once Upon a Time, Grimm, Revenge, Hart of Dixie, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Boardwalk empire and 666.
Thank you, Angela!
So much Florence!! Everything is just so beautiful I can’t take it!!!
I loveee Florence + the Machine!
Congrats Christine on your wedding! I absolutely loved the bouquet. Oh, and the shoes!!
Haul (from ulta’s ff sale a while back): UD Vice palette, UD smoked E/L set, cargo hands of hope palette, and revlon nail polish in whimsical (DL’s glitter in the air dupe)
Haul: Sephora online: UD ocho loco E/L set, sephora collection pro angled blush brush, sephora collection pro angled contour brush (if you have a brush that forms an angle, I am there), HK wild thing makeup bag and bow compact mirror (I saw these in the store after the fact, and I may return these — for what you pay for, it feels cheap — sad), UD professional size PP, Origins eye doctor, MUFE all eyes on you set, Clarisonic replacement brush head (green ones), Clarins one-step gentle exfoliating facial cleanser, NARS 500 pt gift perk, and birthday gift from Fresh. phew!!
At my local sephora: Cinderella compact mirror, Lash Stash Kit, Give me some lip kit, Buxom Lip Crayon in Brooklyn and Shanghai.
The local sephora was also doing a raffle drawing, and I freaking won!!!! So I have the privilege to try out some products that I would otherwise never come across or buy for myself: Caviar anti aging shampoo for dry hair with matching conditioner (my give this to my mom, since I have oily hair/skin), Laura Mercier flawless skin face polish, Laura Mercier foundation primer, Laura Mercier lipstick (cannot tell what shade, but it is deep berry red looks like), Lancome Hypnose star in noir midnight, Boscia bright white mask, Boscia Restorative night moisture cream, and finally, smashbox double sided lip gloss in fame/luminary.
And to top off the night, I went to my local Walgreens and FINALLY found the Wet n Wild LE holiday palettes!! So naturally, I bought all three: Shimmer the Night Away, Drinking a Glass of Shine (ironically name, since they are all matte shades), and Sparkle ‘Til Morning (Favorite).
Ok, I think I should be banned from buying any more beauty products until the next FF Sale, LOL!
LOL! Good thing there aren’t TOO many more F&F sales coming up 🙂
Beautiful, unique, original and so natural! Congratulations to you both – I wish you health, joy, many beautiful memories and tons of happy adventures! Christine, you were an absolutely stunning bride!
Thank you, Eugenia! 🙂
I really love your bouquet! It’s amazing! But I also love your dress, you in the fields (it looks like an italian vine and I’m tuscany), the rings ..a black ring for a man is really an interesting choice!!!!!!!
Thank you! 🙂 It was a vineyard!
Congrats Christine and Shaun!!
I have to say I’m the anti-marriage type, but that bouquet made me drool 🙂 and that cake is sooo cute, way to go Shaun’s mom!
Thank you, Noga!
WOW!!!!!! i was blown away by everything. You look stunning! everything..the dress, the shoes, your hair, the makeup, the cake…SOOOOO gorgeous! congratulations Christine!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you, Abby!
Oh Christine T_ T I’m so happy for you! Congratulations!!!! 😀 You look gorgeous… and the cake… I’m sort of in love with your cake. I want an ocean themed wedding cake too (someday, haha) and thought it might be silly or something, but yours is precious. :3 That is all.
Thanks so much, Safyre! 🙂
What wonderful photos and it looks like it was a splendid day for you! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Cat!
LOVE your bouquet and the cake is adorable!
Thank you, RS!
Very nice, thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Gina!
These are some of the most gorgeous wedding photos ever. Congrats again 🙂
Thank you, Elle! 🙂
WOW! You look absolutely incredible! That dress on you is just stunning, Christine! And Shaun’s mom did a super job on that cake; she should be on food network or something! Love it! Congrats again! 😀
Thanks a lot, Sarah!
Congratulations! You was such a gorgeous bride! Your makeup was perfect and let me tell you, I’ve seen many girls that couldn’t find their colors for that Big Day. 🙂 I love the unique bouquet.
Thank you, Raluca! 🙂
Christine you look gorgeous! 😀 and your wedding cake looks really interesting, what flavors was it made of? very I like it, I really like this pictures it´s ver sweet of you to show them to us.
How could I miss this post? I´m very late to the party, shame on me.
Haul: I celebrated today my birthday, 🙂 my birthday was last thursday and I had a small reunion with my friends, but today I went with my mother out to celebrate and she bought me my first ever Rouge Volupte 9 Caress Pink, I´m in love with it it´s the perfect color for my skintone it´s amazing 😀 and the nice SA at the Ysl counter gave me a sample of faux cills mascara and a sample of Parisienne perfume, it smells amazing. My mother also bought me a Chanel blush, a gorgeous top and a book. After that we went to have lunch at a really nice restaurant with exquisite food and wine, and dessert at Haagen dazs. What a great day 😀 .
Weekend: Classes and going out 🙂 .
Tv show: my beloved Friends!
Carrot cake! 🙂
Thank you, Vicky!
MAGNIFIQUE!
Congratulations once again gorgeous Christine!!!
Thanks, Elisa!
Ho’omaika’i! Congrats! You looked so beautiful! Hope your day was amazing for the both of you =)
Thank you, Kawai! 🙂
Thank you for sharing some wedding photos with us. You looked so beautiful!! Wishing you much happiness!!!!
Thanks a lot, Jennifer!
Just delightful!!! You are so radiant and I love that the photos are candids and not the cookie-cutter ones from my wedding oh-so long ago! I hope your day was everything you dreamed it would be. Thanks for sharing your special moments with us; it’s a privilege to be able to “share” your day.
As for my haul, who cares? I would rather look at these pictures than what I bought any day!
Congratulations again!
LOL! Aww, thank you Terri! 🙂 But I care about your haul!!
Your bouquet is amazing! Did you make it yourself? If you did, how long did it take to find all the pins/decorations? Also, how did you put it together? It looks like it was a beautiful and special day 🙂
Also love that the pic of you in the vineyard!
Thank you, Leona! I didn’t make it – Noaki from Etsy made it for me 🙂
Oh wow! You looked like a princess!!! You looked beautiful and your dress looks so amazing on you!
Thanks a lot, Jaime!
How did your crystal heels hold up?
I didn’t notice any stones had come off!
You look so happy (and very beautiful, of course)! Your venue looks amazing too, I hope you guys had an absolutely fantastic day, it looks like you had a lot of fun!
I LOVE your bouquet, it’s so unique. I went with an “artificial” bouquet as well, they’re like pieces of art and you get to keep them!
I got married yesterday 🙂 It was awesome, but I’m never doing it again, LOL.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy for you! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness 🙂
You look GORGEOUS! 🙂 What a wonderful personal wedding you had! Thanks for posting the links – I’m actually planning my wedding at the moment so you’ve been very helpful! I wish you and your husband a wonderful life together 🙂
Thank you so much, Jennifer! Good luck planning!
lovely picutres! amazing dress and i really love the flowers!
Thanks, Erine! 🙂
you look absolutely gorgeous!!! so happy for you!! congratulations!!! 🙂 🙂
Thank ya, Sam!
Congratulation Christine 🙂
Thanks, Francesca!
Christine, you look so beautiful in those photos. Congratulations and best wishes to you and Shaun.
Thank you, Joan!
You look beautiful! I’m so happy for you!
Thanks a lot, Cynthia!
Hey Christine! You look absolutely stunning! Congratulations on your wedding! Love everything! I also really appreciate your photos of Mellan. It shows that he is like your son & an important part of your family. People often treat animals like a material object that is kept outdoors in the cold or as an alarm for trespassers. I feel that this shows what a great person you are & thanks for sharing some of your personal life with us! I’m so happy to support you! I really respect all your opinions & always look to you for reviews on the latest beauty products. Thanks so much & keep up the solid work! Aloha!
Thank you so much, Lina! 🙂
love love love your bouquet!!!!
Thanks, Kristin!
You look so stunning! Love the crystal headband and your bouquet. Thanks for sharing with your readers 🙂
Thank you, Danielle! 🙂
You look gorgeous!! That dress looks stunning on you!! Also, I love Lindsey Stirling!!! I saw her in concert last month and she blew me away!
Thanks so much, Rebecca!
Seriously gorgeous! And it was very obviously a day full of joy and love. All the best to you both.
Thanks, Kate! 🙂
CONGRATS!! You look really beautiful, best wishes!
Thank ya, Lourdes!
Congratulations once again and all the beste for you!!
Wonderful dress, flowers… sooo romantic!
Thank you, Andreea! 🙂
You looked so beautiful! Your bouquet was spectacular, and you defintely looked like a princess. And the top of your cake was so cute!
Thank you, L! 🙂
Beautiful photos Christine. You looked lovely. I love the picture of the rings.
Thanks, Amanda!
Congratulations to a very Gorgeous Bride, and of course the groom too!! Love the dress!! Bought the shadow collection and really like it. All the best for a very long and happy future together.
Thanks, Martha!
Wow you’re so pretty! Congratulations Christine!!
Thanks, Vanessa!
You were a beautiful bride! Congrats & may you two share a lifetime of joy and happiness!!!
Thanks, Aisha!