aspiring wedding planner, currently interning for Greatest Expectations Special Events and WeddingsTumblr (3.0; @theweddingdiva)http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls7idobHT81qlk2b4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stunning</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/10747079238http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/10747079238Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:22:35 -0400weddingwedding dress<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llyx2tXgih1qi22aao1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/8012564422http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/8012564422Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:24:20 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loum90Jk5f1qlk2b4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>White Cinderella Wedding Dress</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/8006761579http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/8006761579Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:36:36 -0400cinderellawedding dresswedding gownbridewedding<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_louljwIL2Z1qlk2b4o1_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_louljwIL2Z1qlk2b4o2_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Mother of the Bride Dresses</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/8006274488http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/8006274488Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:21:32 -0400Mother of the brideweddingbridewedding dresses<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loon8i4D7R1qlk2b4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Cinderella is proof that a pair of shoes can change your life</span></p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7882740840http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7882740840Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:12:18 -0400weddingwedding shoesbridebridal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loomz3jMPc1qlk2b4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Elegant pink wedding!</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7882652482http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7882652482Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:06:39 -0400weddingbridewedding ideas<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loomvwBDMQ1qlk2b4o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cake pop place settings</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7882618873http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7882618873Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:04:00 -0400weddingplace cardsbridewedding ideas<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo6r4zUYOC1qlk2b4o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pink wedding ideas!</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7503996700http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7503996700Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:19:47 -0400pinkpink weddingwedding ideasweddingbride<p><span> <p>Macarons, smore’s or  pecan pie tarts, oh my!!</p> <p>We love sweets!!</p> <p>Designing creative dessert stations is one of the best parts of our job and it’s especially fun when we get to work with the talented crew from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lusciouslayers.com/">Luscious Layers Bakery </a>on Damen.  That’s why we have teamed up with them to create this delicious little giveaway for one lucky Chicagoland reader!</p> <p>Tell us just how much you love sweets by designing the most extraordinary sweets table concept and telling us all about it on our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greatest-Expectations-Special-Events-Weddings-Inc/242395147395">facebook page</a>, then have all your friends “like” your comment and the person with the most creative design concept (and “likes”) will win a mini sweets table from Luscious Layers perfect for a shower, bachelorette party, birthday or any smaller celebration. The winner will select select one pastry, one cookie or macaron and one flavor of mini cupcake for 10-15 guests.  The options are seemingly endless but here are just a few of the delightful desserts available.</p> <p>~mousse cups</p> <p>~mini eclairs</p> <p>~cream puffs</p> <p>~mini tartelettes</p> <p>~mini brownies</p> <p>~whoopie pies</p> <p>~lemon squares</p> <p>~oatmeal chocolate chip cookies</p> <p>~snickerdoodle cookies</p> <p>~peanut butter cookies</p> <p>~macarons in flavors like blackberry, chai, rose, earl grey or espresso</p> <p>~Mini cupcakes in flavors such as champagne and dark chocolate</p> <p>Can you say yummy?!</p> <dt><span><em>Prize Eligibility: Only persons residing in the Chicagoland area who are at least 18 years of age can enter.</em></span></dt><dt><span><em>Contest Ends: in one hour</em></span></dt><dt><span><em>Prize cannot be used for weddings of any size</em></span></dt><dt><br/></dt><dt><span><em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greatest-Expectations-Special-Events-Weddings-Inc/242395147395?ref=ts"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greatest-Expectations-Special-Events-Weddings-Inc/242395147395?ref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greatest-Expectations-Special-Events-Weddings-Inc/242395147395?ref=ts</a><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo5gilAOH21qk5xhx.jpg"/></a></em></span></dt></span></p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7479884874http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7479884874Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:33:29 -0400weddingswedding giveawaycontestgiveawaychicagochicago contest<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FHp2KgyQUFk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/7392323749">singlebride</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Loving Beyonce’s New wedding themed video! What do you guys think?</p> <p><a href="http://news.instyle.com/category/beyonce-knowles/"><strong>(Via InStyle.com) Beyoncé</strong></a> goes bridal in the video for her new single, “Best Thing I Never Had,” and, of course, she looks amazing! Wedding season is in full swing, and <strong>brides-to-be may want to take note of Bey’s three outfit switches</strong>, each one more beautiful. Pre-gown, she wears sexy white lingerie. She then slips into a strapless ballgown with an embroidered and embellished bodice by, we’re told, the boutique <strong>Baracci Beverly Hills</strong>. For the reception, she wore a dress she could dance in, an ivory <a href="http://news.instyle.com/category/vera-wang/"><strong>Vera Wang</strong></a> V-neck style</p> </blockquote>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7392800487http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7392800487Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:55:00 -0400weddingwedding dressbride<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo0wmoTFxq1qlk2b4o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>Its all about Chocolate! </em></p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7385862234http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7385862234Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:32:48 -0400weddingwedding dressbridesmaid dressbride<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo0wi76e1N1qlk2b4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Go green in this BHLDN Rivulet Dress</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7385784343http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7385784343Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:30:07 -0400Weddingbridewedding dress<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo0w0sbIFf1qlk2b4o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>love the idea of wedding cupcakes!</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7385480175http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7385480175Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:19:40 -0400weddingwedding Cakebridewedding cupcakes<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llild81Orw1qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7385422946http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7385422946Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:17:43 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo07xhvAYs1qlk2b4o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Love this dress</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7376506702http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7376506702Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:39:17 -0400wedding dressesweddingdressesbride<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnv3a3aJbz1qlk2b4o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span><em><strong>This day I will marry my best friend, <br/>the one I laugh with, <br/>live for, <br/>dream with, <br/>love</strong> </em></span></p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7262081428http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7262081428Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:10:51 -0400weddingwedding quotesbride<p><a href="http://bride2be.tumblr.com/post/7226735197">bride2be</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lniaw7Gcx11qzsfz2.jpg"/></p> <p>love the red, white, and blue attire, bouquet, and boutonniere… how adorable are those polka dots on her wedding gown?</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lniawdAqjM1qzsfz2.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lniawjjZS31qzsfz2.jpg"/></p> <p>the jewelry for this shoot is to die for, talk about fireworks!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lniawp1UVf1qzsfz2.jpg"/></p> <p>i think the cakes are my favorite part!  the little blue flowers are so adorable.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnkdgkEAjX1qzsfz2.jpg"/></p> <p>plus cake pops!</p> <p>[images via <a href="http://www.utahbrideblog.com/featured-weddings/ubb-summer-lakeside-inspiration-wedding/">utah bride blog</a>]</p> </blockquote>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7227420819http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7227420819Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:08:12 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnt7a127VZ1qlk2b4o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>more July 4th ideas</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7225961017http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7225961017Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:42:01 -0400wedding ideasweddingbride4th of july<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnt768mPkR1qlk2b4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>4th of July inspired wedding ideas</p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7225926939http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7225926939Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:39:44 -04004th of July Weddingweddingbridewedding ideas4th of July<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lno62jSYk71qlk2b4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words”</span></p> <p><span>~ William Shakespeare </span></p>http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7128944729http://theweddingdiva.tumblr.com/post/7128944729Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:27:56 -0400Weddinglove quotesquotesbridal