hello lions,

you have probably seen a store in 12 south called katy k’s. i would highly recommend you visit! below are a few dresses that would be lovely substitutes for the traditional wedding dress (read: white puffball) and be sweet to your budget, too.

1. hellbunny dress (140) black crinoline (45)

goth? hardcore? zombie prom? this fully lined dress is from the uk and totally kicks ass.

check out the bow detail in the back!

2. hellbunny dress (80)

this dress has so much potential! it’s a little girlier, with a very tutu-like tulle skirt.

this dress is fully lined and the flower pin is removable. there are 3 button holes on the straps to adjust for torso length + bust size.

skirt detail:

3. hellbunny ladybug dress (60) white crinoline (45)

planning a warm-weather wedding? this little dress is casual + summer sweet.

love pockets! handy for a hanky, rings or your vows!

4. hellbunny pop dress (70) red crinoline (45)

love this aqua + red print! it’s a little feisty.

this dress also has 2 buttons on the straps to adjust the torso and bust fit. the waist tie is sewn on and cannot be removed.

bust detail:

see katy’s other wares at her etsy shop, on ebay and on facebook! or stop by 2407 12th avenue south to try them on for yourself- they’re open every day of the week.

the most important thing is to find a dress you love to wear + makes you feel magnificent. what is your criteria for the perfect outfit on your wedding day?

love to all,

lindsey

give us a roar: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

hello lions!

for our local feature today, please meet agnes barton- sabo — rockstar cake baker and illustrator. if you want an awesome looking cake, she is the one to call! check out a few of her designs:

love cakes that don’t look like cake. or that look like other foods!

check out the ruler- that is some monster sushi!

love these dia de los muertos cakes too.

agnes tells us that she was brought up in a very artistic home and started making cakes for friends and bands. she is talented in a variety of mediums, “I find that being elbow-deep in buttercream icing or chocolate ganache all day helps me think up lots of new ideas for art pieces.  Likewise, drawing cakes gives me new inspiration for decorating that I get to play out when I’m making real cakes.” how wonderful! food is another way for her to express her artistic nature. she even has copious amounts of food art in her home. you can contact agnes at agnesbartonsabo@gmail.com to request your own original cake!

what sort of designs do you want for your wedding cake?

love to all,

lindsey

give us a roar: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

hello lions,
we love crazy fun weddings! but at the end of the day, what we support the most is connecting- with your family, your partner + your own heart. one of the simplest ways to bring a personal touch to your wedding is by using handmade objects- whether they’re made by you or someone else. etsy has a wide variety of handmade items for your wedding. they even have a wedding category + wedding email lists you can sign up for!

you can wear handmade:

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tell your intended how much they mean to you- i mean, what’s better than bacon? – from sweetmeats

sweet birdcage veil from one of our favorite creatives, onelittledove!

super- rad storm trooper cufflinks – from crimsonking

turquoise day of the dead earrings with red roses- from polishedtwo

and you can decorate with handmade:

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celebrate your steampunk love with this ‘two pipes make one handle’ mug – from iHRTart

put curious or precious objects under this hand blown glass bell jar – from thewallflowercompany

yarn poms are a fresh flower alternative + can be created in every color! – from murdockdesign

attach bright poms to the ceiling or the backs of chairs! – from fiestapompom

(ps- we at dL have the tools and know-how to make the tissue poms + the yarn poms! fun!)

what special touches are you adding to make your celebration unique?

love to all,
lindsey

give us a roar: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

hello lovely lions!

in honor of our local roller derby team, the nashville roller girls, these inspiration boards are black + blue!

ideas for the bride:

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get in your something blue with these ’sweet ass’ britches -from hotacrossbuns

this could be worn as a necklace or bouquet charm- from nikkisuniques

blue glitter ‘rockn’ rolla’ ring -from walk on the moon

black + white tulle skirt- from mtcoffinz

for your partner or your ‘maids:

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knee-length blue tutu- from sisters of the moon

awesome gift idea- magnetic paper dolls- ‘tattoo sampler’- from elizabeth ocean (the sailor is my favorite)

black, purple, teal + turquoise miniskirt- from MTcoffinzUndergroud

black + blue feather fascinator -from alice and the owl

i couldn’t make up my mind between the two tutus- you could mix and match, or wear them in layers!

for everything else:

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blue super roller girl- could use for save the dates! -from rhodaperdition

needlepoint kitsch decor- from moxiedoll

vintage patch for shirts, bags or favors!- from twitch and whiskers

cluster ball bearings for a non-perishable bouquet, or give one to your sweetie!- from derbylicious

i’m super excited about this saturday’s double header, but sad that i can’t attend.  i hope you’ll go + cheer on our local derby team! get there early, especially if you want to sit in the bleachers instead of the aptly-named suicide seats. they always sell out their bouts! oh, and wear something black + blue too! you can pick up merchandise, such as t-shirts, posters and patches, once you’re there. it’s easy to find from wedgewood and the parking is free!

where do you draw your wedding inspiration? is it internal or external?

love to all,

lindsey

give us a roar: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

hello lions,
let’s talk today about a very common phenomena- planning burnout. this usually occurs a few months into the planning process for a couple of reasons:

- you have your priorities nailed down and now the rest feels like tedious details- taxes? legalities?

- you’re receiving pressure from external sources: parents, future in-laws, bridal magazines + tv shows, traditions that other people feel you should uphold, being offered a few ugly dresses with great pride, great aunt suzy who never married + is living vicariously through you. it happens.

- there’s internal pressure, too- desire to create a perfect and beautiful event, budget constraints, trying to keep everyone happy and avoid hurt feelings, and family dynamics are very stressed and painful-even things that are routine and now normal to your life, like an unsupportive parent, can be cast out into the glarish sunlight as you try to plan your stellar nupitals.

- you start to wonder if the expense is worth it? i mean, at the end of the day, you’re still married!

even though it feels like crap, take heart in the knowledge that it’s an experience everyone goes through.

now, here’s the silver lining- it can be used for good:
- it will help keep your expenditures, and the event as a whole, in perspective
- it will cause you to focus on what’s driving you to make a commitment in the first place- a kick-ass relationship!

easiest remedy: get away. no, seriously. if your future m-i-l is ringing the phone off the hook, turn it off.  leave the house without your cell. if you can physically get away together, then do so. if not, then schedule mandatory non-wedding time. play with your puppy or get out the nes. go for a hike. do something you really love to do, together, and reaffirm your purpose for all the stress- the celebration of your love for one another.

what do you think? what is your greatest stressor right now?

love to all,

amanda, lindsey + meredith

the lionesses

say hello: info@dandylionevents.com

hello lions,
for our local nashville feature, i’m happy to be sharing pictures and stories courtesy of stephanie at la photographie nashville. (she also provided the awesome images for our giveaway post.)

la photographie can travel through the entire planning process with you, from your engagement photos,

to boudoir shots,

to the big day itself!

plus, my personal favorite- their classic pin-up style!

whether your style is rockabilly, 1920s- 1940s glamour or timeless + classic, la photographie can provide a powerful set of clear + beautiful images. they’ll make your wedding photos pop! how do you want to remember this special time?

with love,

lindsey

say hello: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

hello lions!

for our local nashville feature, i’m excited to introduce lynn d’amico from flourish paperie. she has more than 10 years experience as a graphic designer and has enjoyed the opportunity to translate that into paper designs.

(c) Kris D’Amico

she doesn’t reuse concepts so her wedding invitations and stationery are truly custom. she loves to create texture, using different teas and coffees for tone, fades and ink smears. she also hand tears or cuts every piece of stationery. that is love- it brings meaning to the paper to know each item of your wedding set was personally handled with care.

(c) Kris D’Amico

one of the spectacular details she employs is quilling. she says it’s like illustrating with color, which she can customize to match your wedding palette.

(c) Kris D’Amico

i was really drawn to her work because of this raised structure- it’s architecture for your paper. it is very sturdy and won’t be damaged in the mail!

(c) Kris D’Amico

many thanks to lynn for sharing her passion with us and to her husband kris for the photographs (all pictures are (c) kris d’amico).

you can view more of lynn’s talents at her website at www.flourishpaperie.com and start a conversation about your design ideas- lynn@flourishpaperie.com

say hi: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

hello lovely lions,

today i want to share ideas from LITTER- a sf based jewelry company. rachael and mackenzie mann, sisters and designers, make metal ornaments for your head, torso, arms, legs and shoes. any of their handmade + recycled jewelry would bring some moxie to a plain dress! they said they would be wearing their favorite pieces for their own weddings, too. each piece is one-of-a-kind because they are made from random pieces of scrap metal. that’s a lot of love in each piece!

with edgy designs and recycled metals, LITTER really packs a punch:

box lay

this headband is sure to make for a beautiful day. it would be a good choice if your wedding is bohemian, grecian or steampunk. it would add sparkle and texture with your hair up or down!

chainmail harness

i love this full-body metal harness.. you could add it to a plain dress for an individual statement with a little bite. who says your jewelry has to be modest, cute or boring?

dripping with gold shoulder piece

these slim gold bands have a beautiful flow- wear two with a dress that doesn’t have sleeves, such as a roman-inspired draped gown. or you could place them over a tight-fitting jacket for a femininely militant look.

light silver shoulder piece

these pieces would add a good weight to a corset or jacket for a punk or goth wedding. it would complement thicker, more substantial materials like leather and wool.

bullets and chains knee strap

sexy jewelry? yes, please- add some appealing danger with this bullet garter. or wear it at knee height with a short dress!

jay walk

these look badass.  the heel height emphasizes the look, so consider that when you’re looking for your shoes.

special thanks to LITTER for permitting me to post these pictures. check out more at their website!

love to all,

lindsey

say hey: lindsey@dandylionevents.com