Wedding Guide 2017

Wedding Guide 2017

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Welcome to the first every wedding guide for Life with Heidi, over the last few years we have done Baby Guides, Back to School Guides, and of course Holiday guides. But then we became empty nesters unexpectedly and life changed. Boy howdy did it change quickly, but we have survived and completed Graduation party followed by our first year as parents of a college freshman. While I’m pretty sure she should still be in diapers, time has a way of getting away from you and it moves faster than ever now that we are truly “empty nesters”. While it has it’s challenges it also has it’s rewards, but then we were asked the question….

Can I marry your daughter?? Say what!!! You are both really young and you are going to have to work at it to make it work, and you know she is hard to live with right? All joking aside putting it down on paper it doesn’t seem like it should be happening just yet. But here at Life with Heidi we like to go with the chapters of life and celebrate the good times. While she will always be our little girl he is a good kid to have around too. I mean who else would enjoy watching Moana with nieces and nephews, and put up with Liz to boot (his face almost says, I’m scared!) While I don’t have the “official” engagement pictures of them I’m sure they will be coming soon. But in the meantime we are preparing for the wedding, reception and everything in between.

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Brides

Brides are inundated with making lots of decisions, and lots of responsibility falls on her shoulders. The brides want the day to be perfect and as a mother of the bride it is my job to help her make those decisions and keep her organized while doing so. One of the things that I dreaded the most after my wedding day and showers was the writing of the Thank you cards. So I went on a search to find the perfect answer to help Liz with Thank you cards.

The Organized Bride’s thank you note handbook was the perfect addition to our bridal planning supplies. Here’s a little about this awesome book!

Kitchen items

Kitchen items are probably one of my downfalls because there are so many gadgets and gizmos on the market and I want them all. While I’ve been building my kitchen for a little over 20 years Liz and Austin are just getting started. So I’m taking some time to help them build up their own kitchen collections with some fun products. First up, we added Measuring Spoons and Cups from Simpler Life. While they had a plastic set I knew that they needed a pretty set and of course one that was built to last. So we settled on this fun Copper Measuring Set. Just remember that they are hand wash only so keep them out of the dishwasher. I think that these will be a perfect addition to their Kitchen Collection.

This next item I am absolutely in LOVE with and can’t wait to share it with the lucky couple. One of the things that I use in my kitchen almost daily is a cutting board and a fun item that we all need to have in our kitchen is a cheese board. The folks over at Copper Fox have both of these gifts covered plus a few more great things I have my eye on. But for our bride and groom who love the outdoors I decided that the Cheese Board was the perfect addition to their kitchen. The Antler Cabin Family Engraved Cheese Board with their last name engraved into one side of the board and the EST date of 2017. How perfect is that!? I know our daughter will cherish this one for years to come and I’m sure it will hang proudly in her kitchen.

Capresso Iced Tea Maker– This is an essential because they love their sweet tea. I love that it is a gorgeous design and you can brew a refreshing pitcher of iced tea at the touch of a button. Then, you can serve iced tea can be served and stored in the beautiful glass pitcher.

Salt and Pepper Shakers- I know, everyone has them already (which is true) but I wanted them to have a nice set that would last them for years to come. And I know that Liz is like her mom and love freshly ground pepper, so this was a must add to their Kitchen Essentials. So I decided to get them this modern and sleek design from Peugeot-Saveurs.

The next 3 items are fun as well as functional and all came from Kuhn Rikon Shop Pocket makers because homemade pizza pockets are better than store bought and 2 fun decorating items that will allow Liz to decorate cookies, cakes and everything else, her heart desires.

McCrea’s Candies

The McCrea’s Candies are a luxe caramel that is handcrafted in small batches and is delicious. I’ve quickly dubbed them The Best Luxe Caramel because they melt in your mouth and all taste amazing! They use local, real-food ingredients and package our caramel in beautiful compostable containers and everything is made in America. McCrea’s is a Good Food Award winner, an honor given to outstanding American food producers and the farmers who provide their ingredients. All of the caramels are available to purchase online and in retail outlets throughout North America. And starting at only $4 they have something that is perfect for everyone’s budget. Be sure that you stock up on McCrea’s candies for your Bridal Shower and wedding day. They make the perfect gifts for the wedding party as well as vendors and guests.

Isabella Grace Jewelry

Isabella Grace Jewelry is the perfect addition to the guide because their prices are affordable and their pieces are gorgeous. One of my favorite jewelry pieces of all time is the Faith & Love Necklace from Isabelle Grace. This necklace is not only designed to be beautiful, I love wearing it as a statement of my faith every day. Here is why this necklace is perfect for me!

The LeverGear Toolcard

I love the The Lever Gear Toolcard™ because it has so many uses and features. Everything from a ruler to a wrench, this is a tool I can’t imagine not having. Just the other day, I was outside doing yard work and I need to pull a stubborn nail out of the fence. The Lever Gear Toolcard™ came in handy as I was able to pull the nail out. I use the can opener part more often than I care to admit, but it makes the perfect gift for the groom, groomsmen and best men of the wedding party. We are even ordering a few more to give to the Dads as well as Grandpa’s that will be attending the special day.

WellnessMats The Perfect Personalized Gift

As you can see in the picture above it looks great in their kitchen (Yes, they got it early!) and they both love it because at the end of the day doing dishes on a hard floor is the last thing they want to do. We went with a Navy Blue as you can see here and went with the Signature Collection because of it’s elegance and of course comfort. It brings a pop of color to any kitchen and they have lots of choices for colors as well as designs and the customization process is easy too!

Custom Tobacco

Custom Tobacco allows users to create and purchase their very own fully customized premium cigars, including a private label cigar band that can include any messaging, logos, color scheme, etc. Whether there is a special note, a photo, or a personal joke on the cigar band, customized cigars make the perfect addition to your wedding for a cigar bar, groomsman gifts, bachelor party giveaways and so many more ideas. We are putting together a cute gift idea using the ones you see here.

I wanted you to be able to see the details of the band and while the band looks purple, it is really a navy blue color. I can’t wait to see the look on their faces when they receive their Thank you gifts for being part of the wedding. Be sure you check out Custom Tobacco for all of your personalized cigar needs.

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