Every day  men are trying to come up with unique and personal ways to take the leap and get down on one knee asking their significant other to marry them.  Some couples want the privacy of just the two of them, and other couples go all out at baseball games or in this case a street sign on the side of the road.  Street Art turns romantic when ‘Posterchild‘ from The Torontoist uses is art not only for what he calls New York Sunsets, but to ask is second half to be there forever.  One quiet night while they were walking home he took a short detour to put up his most recent piece.

At first she thought it was another art piece to shock his fans and those walking by.  As always she continued to take pictures and document his art, while he looks at her in disbelief for ignoring such an important question.  Finally he gets her attention and repeats what he thought he conveyed on the sign.. “‘Seriously, will you marry me?’.  After realizing it wasn’t just a piece of art and he got down on his knee to officially ask …she said Yes!

Another example of a creative and unique way to incorporate something that is important to you into your proposal.  Thank you for the inspiration and Good Luck with your future marriage!!

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One of my favorite websites to visit is Uncommon Goods, if you have yet to check this out I suggest heading over there now!  There is always a new, unique and interesting gift to stop and make you wonder!  There are practical gifts and there are fun gifts – recycled, eco-friendly gifts and colorful completely unnecessary gifts…but all full of character!

I came across this Wishing Wall Frame and thought it would be a perfect way to recreate the timeless guestbook at your wedding.  Have each guest sign a small sheet of paper with a wish for your new lives together, signature or good memory they have spending with you.  This will make for a colorful display in your house,  and a great talking point when guests visit – I am sure everyone will wonder about it!

If you are hosting a smaller wedding and are weary of filling up this large wall of wishes, start early! Bring it to your showers and bachelorette parties, each event you can come up with a new idea for your friends to write down.  In the end the wall will be filled with fun stories, kind words and well wishes!

Source: Uncommon Goods

Are Meredith and McDreamy really married? Do you need the flowers and fancy dress to seal the deal on marriage or is a post-it enough? Personally, I adore the Post-It Marriage shown on Grey’s Anatomy this season.

Together they sat down and agreed upon what they wanted their marriage to promise to one another.

1. To love each other even when they hate each other.

2. No running.

3. To take care of each other even when they are old, senile and smelly.

4. That this is forever.

In the mix of planning a year-long celebration full of flowers, cake flavors and DJs did you and your husband take the time to discuss this simple question of what you want to promise each other to make the marriage forever?  I loved this scene in Greys because it took what every couple makes into a big production and simplifies it into 4 promises.

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Back to my first question…can you be married on a Post-It? Does this Post-It marriage mean any less of a commitment between the couple?  I don’t think so. I strongly believe whether you are inviting 200+ people to your wedding, or sitting in a locker room, promising to take care of each other forever—the feelings behind the vows are what matters.  If you want the sacred day to be shared by just you and your husband avoid the expectation that you have to invite your entire family along for the ride.

In the end…it is just you, your new husband and 4 simple promises.

Source: YouTube

Most of you have probably seen this video, but if you haven’t, I require you to click on the video above and check it out! I LOVE this!! It throws all traditions and norms out the window and is truly out-of-the-box fantastic. This video needs no introduction or explanation…it simply leaves you with a picture of how much fun the couple is.

Source: You Tube :: Dancing Down the Aisle

From most married couples you will hear their favorite part of marriage is being able to be with their best friend.  You get to laugh and be completely yourself around someone else who accepts you for you.  I think one of the great aspects of marriage is not only challenging each other daily, but keeping each other young! Having fun, laughing and just being goofy together will create a much more fulfilling marriage!  I love these photos of couples on their wedding day or engagement pictures just playing like little kids together.

Send me pictures of you and your groom having fun on your wedding day!

Sources: Rich Miller Photography, Lisa Dawn Photography, Keira Lemoni, Shandro Photography

Happy Fourth of July!!

For all of you brides that were married tonight, I hope you all walked outside after your wedding and before your reception to a beautiful display of fireworks just for you.  I can not imagine a better way to celebrate the fourth of July than with all of your friends and family members on the day you married the man of your dreams… very romantic!

Congrats to all of the newly married couples, and I hope everyone enjoyed their Fourth of July celebrations!

Source: One Perfect Moment

If a summer wedding with bright pinks and oranges is not your vision for your wedding day, and you prefer the snowy mountains over the palm trees and beaches, then don’t hesitate to hit the slopes on your special day!

This could be an event before you walk down the aisle, to get your last minute jitters out with doing something that relaxes you – or it could be a ski down the mountain after the I Do’s to celebrate!

This picture with a bride skiing in her wedding dress is classic, this is your day to celebrate—be around people that you love and surround yourself with things that make you happy.  If you have a passion for skiing, there are no rules on what you can or can’t do – so jump on the skis and get some really unforgettable, unique pictures with your photographer!

What are you planning on doing on your wedding day that is out of the box?

Source: Allegro Photography, Elevation Weddings, Daily Mail UK, iStockphoto

If you aren’t having any luck finding the venue of your dreams on land, why not look outward to the wide open sea!  Carnival Cruise offers wedding packages for couples who choose to get married while on board!

Your guests will only have the cruise expense, and once they arrive on the ship they have all of their food and lodging paid for!  Make sure you give everyone enough notice so they can schedule this time away from work. Also, be considerate of your guests’ time and schedule your wedding for a 3-day cruise, than you still have the extra week to spend with just you and your hubby!

Take advantage of when the boat ports on the different islands to take your photographer and get unforgettable pictures on the beaches!  I would suggest considering a Trash the Dress session on one of the islands. The beach and the ocean will ensure beautiful pictures!

** I have yet to meet a bride who choose to get married while on a cruise.  If you are one of these brides I would love to hear your story, send me an email with pictures of your experience!

Source: Carnival Cruise Ship

There are always a handful of your friends and family that are unable to make the flight or have prior arrangements the weekend of your wedding.  I DO Stream will help you broadcast your wedding live for those who are unable to attend.  They will be able to experience the wedding in real-time with everyone else—from their living room across the country!

If you have already hired a videographer don’t worry, they can work with them to get your wedding on the Internet.  They offer a free guestbook and live chat during the stream for the viewers to interact with each other.  Also, to let everyone know about the event they have complimentary e-vites that will send an email to your guests and let them know easy steps on how to attend the live broadcast.

With the current hype on Twitter, Blogs and Technology in general, I think that this live streaming of your wedding is a pretty cool option to offer your guests that cant attend!  I have never attended a wedding yet that has this option, I would love to hear about the details of your experience with streaming your wedding live!  Was it user friendly for your guests?

Have you streamed your wedding live?  Tell us about your experience!

Source: I DO Stream

If you have yet to try a LUNA bar, I suggest picking one up next time you swing by the grocery!  These nutrition bars are specifically made for women by Cliff Bar and Company.  They recognize that while the Cliff bars are great for men, women are looking for less calories, specific nutrients and a tastier product!

Check out a quick preview of their philosophy on why they are passionate about LUNA bars:

LUNA is dedicated to helping women meet the specific nutritional requirements to maintain active lifestyles. We take a whole-life approach, trying to embrace healthy living and bring communities of women together. When we feel well-nourished, we are more in tune with ourselves and the world around us.

My favorite part of this line of nutrition bars is the life-isms they offer women on the back of every bar.  There is a dedication written from one woman to another special woman in her life, anyone can go on their website and write a LUNA dedication!  For example, on the bar I am eating this morning the back reads:

“To my mom, for personifying the definition of unconditional love every day of her life and for inspiring me to be a better person every day of mine.  Love you.”  - Michelle , Cambridge, MA

Pick up a LUNA bar next time and give one a try, embrace their life-isms and maybe even write a dedication of your own!  Your quote might be on my next nutrition bar!

*What is your favorite flavor LUNA bar?