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Last week, we decided it might be fun to put together a styling guide for throwing a Champagne and Cheese Party. Using gorgeous wares from VIETRI (which you can register for at Belk, Bloomingdales, and Neiman Marcus, or directly through VIETRI) we pulled together a monochromatic look that is perfect for a small cocktail party! We employed a soft grey, white, and green palette and even chose cheeses that coordinated in color! Rosemary flatbread and marcona almonds are the perfect and simple accompaniment to pull everything together. The platters from VIETRI’S Incanto line worked beautifully with our subtle palette.

I could not be more obsessed with those gold rimmed wine glasses, so we decided we ought to give away a set of four (by the way…these lovers were on Oprah’s Favorite Things list this year!). There are tons of ways to enter below, and we’ll announce our winner next week!

*Very special thanks to Lacie Hansen for these GORGEOUS images, and to Richard Photo Lab for the processing.

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For those of you planning a wedding for this fall and summer, now is the time to start thinking registry!!! Our newest sponsor, Cuisinart, has some really fab multi-use products that make it much easier to cook at home and entertain friends (which is really what I’m all about)!

My favorite idea, of course, is a grilled cheese party for friends! With the Cuisinart Griddlers®, invite a group over, have out bread, plenty of cheeses, and super fun toppings to mix-and-match for gourmet sandwiches. Make it even more fun and compete to see who makes the favorite version! Some fun ideas? Artichokes, sun dried tomatoes with jalapeno cheese, or pears, brie cheese, and arugula. The Griddler®  also has a set of reversible plates that snap in and out turn into a Contact Grill, a Panini Press, a Full Grill, a Full Griddle, or Half Grill/Half Griddle–so bacon and eggs, or burgers, or pancakes–all doable on this guy! You can see more fun recipes here, here, and here.

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We also love the food processor for fun dips and appetizer nights!

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For baking, the Cuisinart mixer is another tool that you’ll be shocked at both how easy it is to pull out and use, and how often you find yourself using it!

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We are so so so so sooooooooo excited to be a part of The Cream Event this year. Haven’t heard of The Cream? It’s an incredible interactive showcase that features invite-only vendors who represent the hippest and best in the industry. You get a chance to party like you would at a real wedding, and experience each of the vendors in their true element. And there’s no one better to party with than the people who do it in the absolute best way possible: wedding pros. Nab your tickets ASAP because they ALWAYS sell out. And then, come say hi to us. We’ll chat about styling, give you a little goodie, and giant hug of congratulations on your engagement.

Need more convincing? Probably not, but just in case, here’s a run down of images from last year. We die! See more of these images here, here, here, and here.

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Venue: Vibiana / Music: The FlashdanceElan Artists / Photographers: Rad + In LovePaige Lowe PhotoMr. HaackChrista & IvyOur Labor of LoveRaya Carlisle / Food & Drink: The Vetted TableUrban PalateT Cubed EventsRoom FortyPaper Palate / Florals: Art with Nature Floral DesignBloem HillMoon Canyon Design Co.Chaparral StudioPrimary Petals / Sweets: Charm City CakesSweet LuciesBittersweet Treats / Event Designers: Bash, PleasePitbulls & PosiesGather EventsJL DesignsLa Bohème EventsBeau & Arrow EventsJesi Haack DesignKindredDovetail / Videography: Wade KochMax & Molly Films / Wedding Inspiration & Media: 100 Layer CakeInspired By This / Rentals: Casa de PerrinYeah! RentalsScott Coppersmith DesignsFound Vintage RentalsMinted & Vintage / Beauty: Fiore BeautyAlison Brislinban.doFavery / Fashion: Nordstorm BridalThe Grunion Run31 Bits / Calligraphy: Laura HooperAnne Robin / Paper Goods & Stationery: Urbanic / Other: Tattly

We are so excited to announce the finalists for our Just Said Yes Wedding Giveaway, hosted by Sarah Jayne Photography, The Little Things, Sweet Annie Floral Design, and PinholePress.com.

To submit your vote, read the couples’ stories below, pick a favorite, and then head to these albums on Facebook to scroll through and “like” (aka vote) for the couple you’ve chosen! There are three albums where you can find your favorite and “like”/vote, so head here: The Little Things, Sarah Jayne Photography, and Sweet Annie Floral Design. Bonus points are awarded if you “like” their page too! Are you ready to meet our finalists?

 

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CAITLIN AND TOM are an adorable couple, who will be getting married on beautiful Fire Island, NY, where they first met, had their first date AND got engaged!  In fact, the symbolism of their proposal story is what tugged at our heart strings.  Tom brought Caitlin to her favorite spot, the Fire Island Lighthouse for a beautiful winter walk.  When they got there, they made their way up the lighthouse, taking breaks along the way to catch their breath, enjoy the amazing views, and at each window, Tom compared that particular stop to the steps they had taken in their relationship.  So sweet, right?  Ironically enough, during their walk up the lighthouse, Caitlin and Tom ran into a tour guide who asked if the two were married.  When they replied, “not yet”, the tour guide proceeded to tell them about all of the couples who had gotten engaged while visiting the beautiful lighthouse.  Did he know what was about to happen?!  Just after hearing these romantic stories of other couples, Tom added his and Caitlin’s to the list by asking her to be his wife!  Of course, Caitlin was ecstatic and said, “YES!”

CLAIRE AND MICHAEL met when they both interviewed for the same Ph.D. program. They both were accepted to the program, and became friends almost immediately. After making it through their first year of school as clinical psychology students and as good friends, their relationship took a romantic turn, and they’ve been inseparable ever since! Michael and Claire were engaged on November 17, and in Claire’s excitement, she poked her new fiancée in the eye with her beautiful engagement ring as she went to hug him. They laughed it off, but we wish we could have been there to see it! These two lovebirds were originally planning on eloping to Scotland, but then they decided they wanted to share their day with their friends and family before (most likely) heading off to different cities for their clinical internships.

Based in the Boston area, we absolutely loved this story from locals JESSICA AND DANIEL. Daniel is in the military and had away for training for a little under a year. One cold morning in December Jessica’s best friend and maid of honor took her out for a spa day. They had a lovely day of pampering and even some wine, and afterward Jackie convinced Jessica to go on a walk saying there would be fireworks at Castle Island, a recreation area on the beach that sits south of Boston. They got home, picked up their dog Macy, and then went out for a brisk walk. As they walked they took in the various holiday displays…it was certainly quite festive outside. Then Jackie pointed out a holiday wreath. As Jessica turned to look she saw a man sitting on one of the park benches but she couldn’t really make out the wreath her friend was talking about. Confused she kept walking closer and as she approached the park bench a display of Christmas lights turned on and there was Dan, who flew home early from being deployed to propose to his future bride. What a special moment for these two, after having to spend such a long time apart!

***Voting ends at midnight, Thursday, February 13th. Our winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day!

You guys!!!! We seriously love love love Appy Couple! It is a platform with the most magical and stylish way to create and publish your own mobile wedding app (and website). It’s private. It’s social. It’s easy, easy, easy. And pretty. Which, let’s be honest, is what we care about most!

A one-time fee gives you the entire suite, with unlimited photo uploads, unlimited guests, unlimited stories, unlimited events—we would never put a limit on sharing! Plus, all future updates are included. And app downloads are always free for you and your guests.

You can ensure that guests have everything they could possibly need at their fingertips and stay socially connected—no more patched together solutions of DIY websites, photo sharing apps, social networks and email invitations: Appy Couple puts it all together.

We’re going to break down the details for you, alongside photos of how cute the platform looks on your devices!

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 ALL IN ONE: There’s no need to get multiple tools, spending precious time setting up and managing different products. Appy Couple puts it all together stylishly: wedding website, RSVPs, registries, social chatter, emails, messaging, and of course, photos from everyone — all with the same beautiful design.

WEDDING WEBSITE: When you set up your app, a coordinating wedding website is automatically created – for free! The wedding websites take the Appy style to guests without smartphones, so everyone is included.

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COMING SOON: Appy is getting ready to release brand new wedding websites, and below is your exclusive sneak peek of what’s to come! The new Appy websites are even more beautiful and easier to use.  The best part? If you sign up today for Appy Couple, you’ll get the premium upgrade for free!

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MAGICAL & EASY: Appy Couple adds magic to the things brides HAVE to do, making them WANT to dos. They’re making sure that the whole journey toward “the day” is special, not just the walk down the aisle. Setting up Appy is easy (and fun) with a drag and drop interface – absolutely no technical skills required!

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BEAUTIFUL DESIGN: You can choose from over 300 designs for your wedding app and website. With so many colors, patterns, and styles, it’ll be easy to find The One!

MULTI-PLATFORM: Appy Couple is beautiful on every device: iPhone, iPad, Android, and web.

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PRIVACY A LA CARTE: It’s so easy to update privacy settings and share content and surprises only when you’re ready. Don’t need your uncle at the rehearsal dinner? He won’t be able to see that event, but those invited will. Genius, right???

DIGITAL KEEPSAKE: Everyone can capture every moment with our point-and-shoot feature on the app. Save champagne toasts and stories, streaming it all on the wedding day (or watch it on the honeymoon!).

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Most importantly, Appy Couple is offering a discount to all Grey Likes Weddings readers! Just enter the promo code APPYGREY at checkout and pay only $25 for your Appy Couple account. Can you even handle it? Neither can we.

*Appy couple is a sponsor of Grey Likes, however all ENTHUSIASTIC opinions have been formulated on our own. We really stand behind these guys!