LoveSong | Something Blue Bridal Boutique, Holly Michigan

  Both Mike & I have always liked 'LoveSong' . . . {originally by The Cure - we've come to know & love the version by 311} We had the song played during our reception dinner music . . . so I was pleasantly surprised to hear Adele's rendition when I purchased her new Cd yesterday! 

I think I'd love just about any version of LoveSong!

                                                                                                                                                                                                 one of our engagement pictures by C O A L E  D E S I G N  C O.

- LOVESONG -

whenever i'm alone with you, you make me feel like i am home again 
whenever i'm alone with you, you make me feel like i am whole again
whenever i'm alone with you, you make me feel like i am young again 

whenever i'm alone with you, you make me feel like i am fun again

however far away, i will always love you 

however long i stay, i will always love you 
whatever words i say, i will always love you 
i will always love you

whenever i'm alone with you, you make me feel like i am free again

 whenever i'm alone with you, you make me feel like i am clean again

however far away, i will always love you 

however long i stay, i will always love you 
whatever words i say, i will always love you 
i will always love you 




If you'd like to watch Adele sing it live . . . 

Lace & Frames | Something Blue Bridal Boutique, Holly Michigan


Oh what shall I do with 5 square matted frames from Ikea . . . 
{that used to reside in a row above the couch at our now sold home!! Thanks Donna Charlick!. . . www.donnacharlick.com
 . . . & the lace that came from the bottom of my wedding gown!? 

I think I shall arrange the lace inside the matted opening & hang them back in a row in our new Something Blue location!

 Look for these little puppies in the spring . . . til then I'll be playing with putting in the lace just so. 

A great memento of my wedding gown among all the other pretties in the boutique! 



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Tumblr | Something Blue Bridal Boutique, Holly MI

We just mentioned to you our Twitter account . . . be sure to also follow us on Tumblr! 

I love tumblr because it's a great way to see inspiration & quickly reblog to save all your lovelies in one place! 

I feel like I'm planning a wedding all over again! 



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Gray & Yellow | Something Blue Bridal Boutique, Holly Michigan

I follow a couple people on Twitter that we're front & center at a lot of the shows during New York's Fashion Week & they mentioned that there was a lot of yellow & gray! What ever happens on that runway usually spills over into the bridal world . . .  so here's some yellow & gray inspiration for ya! 

I love that you can play off pale yellows & soft grays . . . or you can kick it up a notch with brighter yellows & darker grays!



Both boards found on {Wedding Wire}






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Diana: A Celebration | Something Blue Bridal Boutique, Holly Michigan


As soon as someone mentioned to me that Princess Diana’s wedding gown was making an appearance in Grand Rapids, MI - 
I knew I had to see it! Not only have I been to the church in which she wed - but being in the bridal industry - 
I just thought it was a must!  

And it was everything that I hoped it would be. Elegantly understated. Modest. Fit for a Princess.  

Worth the two hour drive. 

It wasn’t before traveling through rooms filled with everything from her birth to her unfortunate death, 
mementos of a life that couldn’t be more celebrated, that I got to see what I came for - 
at which moment I was literally taken aback as I turned the corner to the room that held ‘the dress’.

I have to admit - we weren’t technically aloud to take pictures. But I just couldn’t help myself. 
With the flash turned off on my camera phone, slightly hidden behind my pamphlet - I was able to take these few quick shots. 

. . . which do not do the gown justice . . .

This is a dress that belonged to a moment that just about every female elder I know woke up extra early to witness - and here it was in front of me - so significant. 

I read a lot of factoids while at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and have since enjoyed looking up more information online. Here is how ehow.com describes the significance of her gown:  

"Princess Diana's wedding gown might be considered one of the most famous celebrity wedding dresses of all times. 
When Princess Diana wore the gown during her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles, she set a trend for 1980s wedding attire. 
The style of the dress came to be known as meringue. It was just one step in the path that made her one of the leading fashion icons of her day."
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I can't fully describe what it was like to not only see the actual gown that she wore - along with one of many flower girls dresses, her earrings, the crown, umbrella & shoes - it was a little overwhelming as I spun around in a room filled with wedding day videos & over sized wedding portraits. 

But beyond the dress & the fashion there was so much more to be celebrated, and it was a nice reminder of a life lived with compassion. I don't think there will quite be another like her . . . however, I think Kate Middleton will step nicely into her shoes. We're in the home stretch now to see what the new Princess will wear - maybe one day I'll be taking my daughters to see Kate's gown. Will you be waking up to watch the Royal Wedding!? 

Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London, England, which means it will begins at these times around the world:

4 a.m. in Los Angeles
6 a.m. in New York
12 noon in Paris
2 p.m. in Abu Dhabi
6 p.m. in Hong Kong
8 p.m. in Sydney


The ceremony will likely last around an hour.


I'm particularly excited to wake up extra early to watch the event, especially after just seeing Diana's gown
 . . . and I will have just celebrated my own 1 year anniversary with my husband! {on the 24th}

Just for fun, here are some pictures of St. Paul's Cathedral, where Diana & Charles' wedding took place - and Westminster Abbey, where William & Kate will wed - from when I visited Europe with friends back in 2007. 

Stay tuned for a compiled post of Kate's wedding gown coverage & all things Royal!




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Blushing Beauty | Something Blue Bridal Boutique, Holly Michigan

There's just too many awesome Valentine inspired inspiration boards out there today - here's the latest one I viewed from Snippet & Ink . . . . 

We hope you have a great day filled with lots of love!








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CHANEL | something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

What's black and white and Chanel all over!? 

This Chanel themed wedding inspiration by Style Unveiled is!

At the requests of the authors, we were instructed to only use one photo {or I supposed one photo cluster - as they all copied together} 
. . . so I choose the one below . . . 
When I saw the use of the pearls elegantly draped on the back of the chiavari chair with that chunky piece of black fabric I thought . . . 
GENIOUS! So simple, yet so classy!  

And what does Chanel teach us!? 

"A girl should be two things: classy & fabulous" ~Coco Chanel

Believe me, you'll want to check out the rest of this post! The funky bouquets, the use of pearls as both statement pieces &
 triumphant decoration, the understated hue of pink, AND THE CAKE! 

See what I'm talking about by clicking HERE

Chanel Themed Wedding







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What's black and white and Chanel all over!? 

This Chanel themed wedding inspiration by Style Unveiled is!

At the requests of the authors, we were instructed to only use one photo {or I supposed one photo cluster - as they all copied together} 
. . . so I choose the one below . . . 
When I saw the use of the pearls elegantly draped on the back of the chiavari chair with that chunky piece of black fabric I thought . . . 
GENIOUS! So simple, yet so classy!  

And what does Chanel teach us!? 

"A girl should be two things: classy & fabulous" ~Coco Chanel

Believe me, you'll want to check out the rest of this post! The funky bouquets, the use of pearls as both statement pieces &
 triumphant decoration, the understated hue of pink, AND THE CAKE! 

See what I'm talking about by clicking HERE

Chanel Themed Wedding







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twitter | something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

So I've had a Twitter account since I've started up - I was told it was the way to go, but I just have so much loyalty to my Facebook Fan Page - and, to be quite honest, I feel like theres a little bit to learn when it comes to tweeting!

But I've decided to re-visit it a little! As you'll notice, I started the account, did a few tweets, then didn't do any posting til spring, which is where I left off . . . LAST SPRING! Almost a year ago!

But I really feel a sense of community in the Bridal world there - so I look forward to finding even more great inspiration & ideas for you all!

So if you are on Twitter & would like to follow us, find us {HERE}

Alfred Angelo even tweeted us yesterday!






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loving you is easy | something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

Leave it to Green Wedding Shoes to find & showcase these lovely works of Valentine inspired art!

They are so frame-able! . . . and every time I think of that song 'Loving you' {is easy because you're beautiful} . . . I can't help but do the little scream in my head . . . Don't know what I'm talking about? View the song HERE. I know you try to do it too!

Perfect as a Valentines or Wedding Day card!
Love Posters

Our love is here to stay





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we | something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

As soon as I figured out what this picture was trying to tell me, I instantly loved it.  When you get married there is no more 'me' - I understand it's important to not lose individuality - but every thought & decision needs to be in constant account of you and your partner. 



Another saying I like, that was recently brought to my attention by another fellow bridal boutique, was the end of a poem that states:

"It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner."

Isn't that the truth!? Thanks Gina!