First Communion

After a little research on the topic of Communion Veils, the most succinct description found belongs to MJ Knoblock:

• "Seven sacraments are in the Catholic faith. One of them is First Communion, also called First Eucharist. This commemorates the first time a person, usually a child, receives the body and blood of Jesus Christ in consecrated bread and wine. Communion is the practice of consuming them during daily and Sunday Masses."

  While I am not Catholic or Lutheran, I do believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who was sent to bring hope and life to all whose eyes are open. I do not remember the first time I had communion, I was only a child. Those of the Catholic and Lutheran faith commemorate this special occasion with pictures and beautiful garments. These sweet memories are theirs for a lifetime.

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    While Embellish focuses on wedding veils, we have created several First Communion Veils for dear young sisters in Christ. It is an honor and privilege to Embellish their Special Day!!

    
    

New Beginnings

Ah, the new year ... today I'm pondering the difference between New Year's Eve and a wedding ceremony, and I'm not coming up with much except for maybe the cost!

For New Year's Eve and wedding ceremonies

• You plan a party...
• You invite friends and family...
• You anticipate a new beginning and what experiences it may bring...
• You buy a new outfit...
• You plan to lose some poundage...(not that ANY of our brides need to!)
• You dance the night away...
• You sleep in the day after...

All in all, it's a time for new beginnings ... what are you hoping 2012 brings you and yours??

Photo Source: 100layercake.com

Celebrating 2011

As the holiday season closes and busy schedules calm ever so slightly, Embellish has a New Year's Resolution: blog more!

As we've entered 2012, I'd like to take a moment to look back and celebrate the past year. Therefore, here are a few of our favorite Embellish wedding veils from 2011...

{Note: This lace was taken off her Momma's wedding dress!}

Spread the LOVE: Tie One On

My June donation is to Tie One On, A Tallahassee Wedding Giveaway. I have been asked to create a wedding veil and am incredibly honored to do so. There are quite a few Tallahassee vendors involved, including: Papaya Planning, A Country Rose Florist, Inga Finch Photography, Lucy & Leo's, Textures Handmade Market and more! Tie One On is currently open for submissions, so nominate a deserving bride and groom ASAP.

For details of the giveaway or to nominate a deserving bride and groom, please visit: http://atallahasseewedding.com/

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Macon!

Bailey made an absolutely BREATHTAKING bride! I have known the now Mrs. Macon for years and was honored when she asked me to make her wedding veil! This is one of my all-time favorites for its simplicity and elegance. And in these photos it looks absolutely stunning!

I with this couple much love and happiness. Thank you, Bailey, for letting us Embellish Your Day!!

A cathedral length veil with no embellishments:

Photos by Charlotte Justine

Happy Memorial Day

Our focus here at Embellish is everything colored with love. Which includes Memorial Day, a day to celebrate and honor the servicemen and women who have given their lives for our freedom and protection. That's what I call love.

So, while you are hosting a cookout, frolicking in the water, or just spending quality time with friends, be sure to take a moment of silence for those men and women who made it possible.

With Love,

Embellish

HITCHED: Wedding Expo & Giveaway!

June 12th a handful of Tallahassee's premier wedding vendors will be hosting Hitched: a unique twist on the ordinary wedding. Hitched will be a Wedding Expo at Textures/Lucy & Leo's on June 12th from 6-8pm. While at Hitched, getting acquainted with the top wedding vendors of Tallahassee, nominate a deserving bride and groom for a chance to win their very own unique wedding! Yes, you heard me right, a deserving bride and groom will win their very own unique wedding! So mark your calendars today and help spread the word!

Textures/Lucy & Leo's is located at 1123 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL.