Local Vendor of the Week - All About You Salon & Spa

All About You Salon and Spa, located in Northfield Center, Ohio, is a prime salon for your big day! They will provide you with a relaxing atmosphere for you and your bridesmaids. Plus, a personal friend of mine does absolutely amazing nail art at this salon. Call them today for information on bridal packages!

Make this day all about you!



Gorgeous braided updo!

Big News!!!

I apologize for the delay in posts this week but lately I have been busy spreading the news! My wonderful boyfriend, Luke, proposed to me on Christmas day!!! In all of the excitement, I fell a little behind on my blogging duties but will be back in full swing next week. 

Baci's Top 5 Posts of 2012

If you've read my previous post about Baci Designer, you know that I spent the fall interning for Amanda. Baci Designer provides custom stationery and event design services.

Amanda's sister, Jami, lists her five favorite posts of the past year and one of mine (Handpicked - Caitlin's Dream Office) made the short list!

Baci Designer is full of great wedding and entertaining tips!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!!

We want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season from Two Hearts! We're getting into the spirit here in Northeast Ohio with our first official snowfall of the year!

We will not be posting anything for the next few days since we'll be spending a lot of time with family and friends. However, we will be back in action next Wednesday :) I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and happy holidays!

What better way to send you off in good spirits than to leave you with some adorable, festive puppies! Enjoy!

Tis the Season…To Entertain!

This is the time of year that we celebrate family and friendships. One of our favorite bloggers, Chris Nease of Celebrations at Home, provides some great tips for stress-free parties in her post, Top 5 Tips for Holiday Entertaining.

She also has great ideas for quick & easy clay ornaments/drink markers/gift tags, a delicious Christmas Cocktail, and some chic ideas for hostess gifts.

All pictures via Celebrations at Home website

DIY Friday: Holiday Hair & Makeup Tricks

Stephanie Brinkerhoff, of Hair and Makeup by Steph, is a professional wedding hairstylist, makeup artist, and beauty blogger. 

Based in Utah, she shares her tips with the rest of us in a series of step-by-step tutorials on how to create your own holiday hairstyles, makeup tricks, and how to choose your wedding hairstyle on her blog. And who couldn't use 10 Ways to Dress up your Ponytail?

Dress Dreams

If you're looking for something with a whimsical feel for your wedding day, here's a great pick by Casablanca Bridal. The tulle skirt gives the dress a light and airy feel but is still kept formal by the heavily beaded bodice. If you're in the Akron/Canton area, this dress is available at Coming Attractions in Canton!

All Bling'd Out - Louboutin Paris Flats

Any woman that's had to spend hours on end in uncomfortable heels knows that ballerina flats are probably the greatest invention EVER!!! So there's no doubt that these Christian Louboutin Paris flats are freakin' fantastic! Maybe one day I'll be able to splurge on on some beauties like these...... Hey, I can dream can't I?

Local Vendor of the Week - Baumann's Florist

Baumann's Florist and Greenhouse has been Stow's flower shop since 1979! Carol and her husband Jack founded the business together and strive to serve only the finest quality in floral. Jack and Carol have been family friends for many years and we can truly say that you won't find two nicer people in the business. I have had a lot of experience with Baumann's and know that they are dedicated to providing a great experience for their customers.

The winner of Fox 8's HOT List for two years running, they offer a wide range of custom floral arrangements for any occasion - wedding, funerals, corporate & special events, holiday gifts for every season. You'll find them located at 4563 Hudson Drive in Stow and on Facebook!

If you are planning a wedding in the Akron/Canton area, be sure to consider Baumann's. They will collaborate with you to create a beautiful event no matter what your budget is! And their creative staff will be able to whip up whatever type of arrangement you're looking for, whether it be traditional roses, romantic lilies, gorgeous venue decor, or ultra contemporary bouquets and centerpieces.

Baumann's is also very popular for their holiday arrangements as well! They range from wreaths, center pieces, poinsettias and more! These beautiful arrangements make a perfect gift for anyone :)

Real Events - Miki & Zach

It's time for another KD wedding! If you're new to the blog, you must know that I am a proud member of Kappa Delta Sorority's Eta Rho chapter and I jumped at the opportunity to feature one of my lovely sister's big day :) This summer, sister Miki married her college sweetheart, Zach, on July 7th in Cincinnati, Oh. A bunch of us KD Ladies joined her to celebrate her big day and it was definitely a night to remember!

Zach and Miki had a beautiful Catholic ceremony, followed by a reception at The Farm party center. Their red, white and blue color scheme was paired perfectly with some personal touches that reflected their love of baseball. Robert, of White Photography, captured some very nice pictures of the couple and their guests. You can see more of these amazing photos HERE!!!

The Bride, of course, looked beautiful and elegant in her dress. She did her own makeup with airbrush done by Salon Rhonda. Her hair was done by her cousin/bridesmaid who works at Salon Envie in Cincinnati, Oh.

Kappa Delta's colors are olive green and pearl white. So, as a nice tribute to her sorority, she asked that her sisters wear green on her big day. It was such a great way for her to recognize our group :) Here we are, "throwing what we know"!

Miki's bouquet and other floral arrangements were created by Mary's Country House of Flowers. The wedding videos were filmed by Lifetime Films, who were just rated as a 2012 Knots best for Cincinnati!

A few members of the wedding party surprised the Bride and Groom with a fun little dance number! Naturally, with the Bride's name being Miki, their routine included waving pom poms to Toni Basil's "Hey Mickey" :)

Congrats Zach and Miki! Wishing you a lifetime of laughter and happiness!

DIY Friday: How to Make Designer Adornments by Twigs & Honey

We fell in love with these romantic and delicate fascinators and hair pieces by Myra Callan of Twigs & Honey® a while back and were delighted to see that she now has a book out with step-by-step instructions on how to make your own!

If you’re at all talented with beading or needle & thread, this is the opportunity to have designer looks at a fraction of the cost. If you’re not, Myra also has stunning pieces available on her website and etsy shop!

Adornments are the perfect finishing touches for creating a purely romantic look. Make floral-inspired necklaces, in-full-bloom fascinators, and earrings with wispy feathers and sparkling beads. At parties, galas, special events, or even on your wedding day, the accessories in Adornments are artful creations that are sure to turn heads and inspire romance. In the book you will find:

• 20 accessory projects, from floral fascinators and hair pieces to necklaces, earrings and belts
• A techniques section that shows you how to use a millinery iron, cut lace appliques and work with wire and beads to create stunning pieces that would rival the wares of any high-end boutique
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You can order the book through Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble. If you order through the Twigs& Honey website, Myra Callan will autograph your copy.

Did you get married on 12/12/12?

 

If so, you joined an estimated 7,500 brides—a huge increase over last year when just 485 pairs married on 12/12/11, according to a David's Bridal survey!

From Las Vegas to Hong Kong to Australia, couples lined up to exchange vows Wednesday, betting that it is auspicious to be married on Dec. 12, 2012, the last "triple date" of the century.

The date is quite popular (and guys will have a tough time saying they forgot their anniversary!) and according to Western numerology, numbers are associated with certain personality traits: The masculine one is self-sufficient and driven, while the feminine two is a true partner.

Together they form a balanced and unstoppable pair. One also represents new beginnings and two represents union, making today's triple-digit date a propitious day for tying the knot.

If you want to marry on a memorable date like 12/12/12, which features the same number three times or 11/12/13, in which the date lines up in numerical order –your last opportunity of the century will be next year on 11/12/13.
 

All Bling'd Out - Christmas Gift Ideas

Are you having a little trouble finding the lady in your life a special gift this year? Well look no further! Whether it's for a girlfriend, wife, daughter or sister, any of these adorable accessories are sure to make her smile :)

Infinity Ring

Leather and Chain Wrap Watch 

 

 

 

 

Three-by-Three Beaded Clutch

 

 

 

The Papery Nook

While we like to concentrate on featuring local vendors, we will occasionally feature those that we’ve done business with and appreciate their products & service.

One such vendor is The Papery Nook, an Etsy shop owned by Sarah Sewell. Sarah opened The Papery Nook because she felt there was a wonderful need out there for organic earthy natural products for weddings and other special occasions.

Sarah believes that, “There is something magical about using elements of the earth to create a beautiful ambiance for your special event. I strive to bring my clients quality handcrafted products while personalizing them and keeping the cost affordable.”

The Papery Nook provides absolutely gorgeous items for weddings and other events: luminaries for table numbers, place cards, ring bearer pillows, wishing tree and guest books, bridal party gifts, favors, santa letters, oathing stones…we could go on and on. Sarah was great to work with, the items we ordered were of great quality and were shipped when promised.

However, our favorite are her luminary table numbers. Printed on top of the line paper in an infinite number of styles, you can personalize them with names and dates, and have them shipped in a jiffy. They are easy to put together with a provided adhesive strip and you place your votive inside and voilà, you have a romantic and creative table number!

You can find The Papery Nook at www.thepaperynook.com , Etsy, Facebook & Twitter.