The Vegan Bride:Ziggy Walcott

Ziggy Walcott

Music is an important feature to this couple's wedding. The natural sounds of the ocean and warm breezes with sunshine are going to be accompanied perfectly by Ziggy Walcott. The tenor steel pannist described by critic "He plays tenor pan with unrivaled versatility".
This is going to be a beautiful walk down the aisle.

To hear and see more of David "Ziggy" Walcott, check these sites:
CD Baby/David Ziggy Walcott Jambustin' Notes
My Space/David Ziggy Walcott Listen
Candor Music Ltd/David Ziggy Walcott Bio

The Vegan Bride: The Vegan Groom

All of my posts have been about Lia (as it should be, she is the bride DUH), however she has a simply fabulous vegan groom, Kalani (a twist on a West African name). Both have the same dietary goals which made dating alot easier. Lia didn't have to subject herself to salads in hamburger joints.

After spying each other at a Reggae concert they created their own music and now we are close to this couple creating a duet where both families sing their praises.

I wanted to share with you what Kalani was wearing on the big day. Since Lia's dress is not traditional and has a little funk incorporated in it, his suit needs to fit in. He has chosen a suit from John Varvatos Star USA Three Piece Suit. He won't be wearing the vest and Nordstrom is fitting it to Kalani, so it will be a bit more nipped in at the waist. It is a beautiful match for this island wedding.

John Varvatos Star USA

Available at Nordstrom

The Final Day of The EAOC Treasure Hunt

Team EAOC

It is the 4th and final day of the EAOC Treasure Hunt and I hope you all have had a good time shopping. Today we have the most appropriate phrase for Sunday June 21, 2009:

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Here is a summary of the rules for more info and participants visit Team EAOC on Etsy

The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions Forum beginning Thursday, June 18th and ending Sunday, June 21st. Each day the EAOC Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT.

Once you have located all of the letters and completed the phrase, email Vanessa - VirtuousCreations.etsy.com - at vc1@bellsouth.net. Make sure in your email that you list each letter that you found and the shop that you found it in.
Again, good luck and have fun!

Get a Taste

NINE CAKES

Watch the Today Show June 24th to see the Nine Cakes "wine country" wedding cake.


Also if you are in Brooklyn, get a taste of Nine Cakes today at Seventh Heaven. They will be on Seventh Ave, between Union and Berkeley, with lots of little cup cakes.

Get A Clue, The 3nd Day Of The Treasure Hunt

We Have 2 winners already!
You could be next!
There are still great prizes to win
Your 3rd phrase is below



SUMMERTIME BARBEQUE


See More info at
Team EAOC Shop announcement

Here are the participating Etsy Artists


goodenoughtoeatsoap.etsy.com
angelinafongdesigns.etsy.com
fangirlnista.etsy.com
gloriasjewelrybox.etsy.com
BklynMoMos.etsy.com
honeychilddesigns.etsy.com
mct43.etsy.com
collectiveelements.etsy.com
yarncoture.etsy.com
amberdawnaccessories.etsy.com
michemozaix.etsy.com
misskart.etsy.com
melrosefields.etsy.com
safiyabeauty.etsy.com
barehandedpress.etsy.com
beinspireddesigns.etsy.com
beyondjewellery.etsy.com
runakodesigns.etsy.com
blossomingtree.etsy.com
eternallegacy.etsy.com
uzuri.etsy.com
osceolapottery.etsy.com
virtuouscreations.etsy.com
velvetbox.etsy.com
SatinDollCo.etsy.com
sarenzobeads.etsy.com
3pieceonline.etsy.com
claudiaolivos.etsy.com
theivorymagnolia.etsy.com
myjunkytrunk.etsy.com
favorsrus.etsy.com
wanderingmoon.etsy.com
mochachild.etsy.com
thesoapseduction.etsy.com
jamilajolie.etsy.com
wirequeen.etsy.com
thegifthutch.etsy.com
blaisedenvy.etsy.com
sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com
jarvisgift.etsy.com
designbcb.etsy.com
greenfamilytree.etsy.com
kezzmit.etsy.com
beatriceclay.etsy.com
cabcomp.etsy.com
akuadesigns.etsy.com
ibeautiful.etsy.com
handsthatsing.etsy.com

Get A Clue, The 2nd Day Of The Treasure Hunt

Todays phrase June 19th

Here Comes The Bride

Go Go Go Dig For The Gold

Get A Clue, The 1st Day Of The Treasure Hunt

Today's the day! Day 1 of EAOC's Summer Madness Treasure Hunt. Look below for the phrase of the day then head over to teameaoc.etsy.com for all the rules and list of participating shops.

Today's phrase is:

"Graduation Class of 2009"

Now go digging for gold

Always Be Creative

There is company of people that sit in judgement of your wedding. Sometimes the company does not even convene for commentary, we just believe "they" are talking amongst themselves about "your " wedding. WHATEVER! I say be yourself and always be creative!

The 2 videos below are my findings for couples who walk a creative path and everyone enjoys the originality. I don't care what the "They Co." have to say, these had to be really fun weddings to attend.

Wedding March-African Style

Brian & Eileen's Wedding Music Video

Brian & Eileen's Wedding Music Video. from LOCKDOWN projects on Vimeo.

Get Married, A Piece Of Cake

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Visit the site, blog, and see helpful videos


Get Married
Get Married Blogger Bride
Get Married Helps You Plan

The Treasure Hunt is On

Keep checking for clues will come in a few hours so keep checking.

Etsy Artists Of Color

Team EAOC on Etsy (chcek here for the list of participating artists)

Team EAOC MySpace

Etsy Artists of Color Facebook

Twitter.com/eaoc

Mark Your Calendars! The Etsy's Artists of Color Street Team is sponsoring an outstanding summer promotion. There will be lots of wonderful prizes to give away so you don't want to miss out. The rules are simple. Just simply search through the participating shops and find special letters that have been hidden in various listings. The letters will be hidden amongst one of the listing’s photos. Take those letters and form a phrase pertaining to the “Summer”. The phrase will change each day. It’s that simple! Not only will you will have an opportunity to win a prize but you will also get to visit the shops of many very talented artists and maybe find a few new favorites. No purchase is necessary but if you happen to come across that one item, (or maybe two) that you just can't resist by all means BUY IT! :-) Now, are you ready for Summer Madness? We thought so. Come join in on the fun and good luck! The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions Forum beginning Thursday, June 18th and ending Sunday, June 21st. Each day the EAOC Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT.
Once you have located all of the letters and completed the phrase, email Vanessa at vc1@bellsouth.
Make sure in your email that you list each letter that you found and the shop that you found it in. Again, good luck and have fun!

EAOC Treasure Hunt

Visit Etsy Artists of Color

Etsy's Artists of Color Street Team is sponsoring an outstanding summer promotion! The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions forum beginning June 18 and ending June 21. Each day the treasure hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT. There will be lots of wonderful prizes to give away so you don't want to miss out. The rules are simple. Peruse through participating shops and find special letters that have been hidden in listings. The letters will be one of the listing photos. Take those letters and form a phrase pertaining to summer. The phrase will change each day. Simple right? You will have a chance to visit the shops of very talented artists and maybe find a new favorite.

You could win unique gifts.
The Summer phrases will be posted at these links:

www.eaoc.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/teameaoc
www.twitter.com/eaoc
etsy artist of color facebook group

There are over 40! artists participating.

Good Luck Mates! ARGGGH (That's suppose to be that pirate sound)

Love This Post

I found this post and it reminded me of my grandfather's hat that I loooooooooved.

 

I wore it out and still don't have the courage to throw it out, even if the brim is separating from the crown.

Anyway back to wedding stuff, I thought the men folk would look great in these Panama's, at a destination wedding. Especially if your theme is Coooooool.

Today in NY, is the Puerto Rican Day Parade. It is the largest in NY and the neighborhoods are alive with color and sound. Pink Galoshes has a great find "para sombreros de hombres", read all about: Panama Hats at El Galpon on Calle del Cresto, San Jaun, PR.

Something Blue, Something Tribal

Afrique La Chic


Adaeza Tribal Necklace
(Adaeze in Igbo means Kings Daughter. Spoken in Nigeria)
You won't have to spend a Kings ransom on these jewels
$30.00 on Etsy

Photo Shop: Parris Whittingham

Parris Whittingham Photography

Above the curve

Temper Tantrum Make up Gift

Sandal World

Bridesmaids are the fabulous friends who have entertained your every wedding whim. The frustrations with the groom, his mother, your mother, and even your special tirades only reserved for your BFF's. But the biggest sacrifice is the one on their pocket book when the wedding is in some far away beautiful place in the world that requires them to buy a plane ticket, pay for a hotel room, get their hair and nails done (ok they would do this anyway), wear a dress (of your dreams), and smile pretty every step of the way.

Reward these heroins of our society with more than a heart felt thank you. Monogram Sandals available at Sandal World are the perfect gift. The Jack Rogers Sandal is available in 12 colors and 2 styles.

It may be just a small step towards healing after all those....break downs.

Sandal World

11 Years Later

This was an email that made me feel ten feet tall!

"My Beautiful wedding dress 11years later used in a recent photo shoot"

Lisa Scott, model

See full article
Real Life With Runway Style

Yes Lisa did choose a black wedding dress and I was happy to make it. She felt better in black and the rayon matte jersey extenuated the positive. Lisa was a gorgeous bride then and still rocking it 11 years later.

The Big Day
11 Years Ago

Read more about Lisa Scott

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