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Pirate & 60s Bride

I'm an offbeat 40+ bride! My hubby & I designed an upscale DIY Pirates of the Caribbean inspired wedding in a Napa wine cave (then a 1960s "Rat Pack"... View More

I'm an offbeat 40+ bride! My hubby & I designed an upscale DIY Pirates of the Caribbean inspired wedding in a Napa wine cave (then a 1960s "Rat Pack" reception in Temecula two months later). Amazing. Worth the wait to meet the right match; our wedding was way more creative than I could have ever dreamed. Happy newlyweds.

Happily married 🎉

March 20, 2017

3324days 12hrs

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Pirate & 60s Bride
Honeymoon Outfits?
Pirate & 60s Bride in Honeymoon, on August 27, 2018 at 9:39 PM

Anyone else excited about getting special outfits for their honeymoon? Where are you going and what will you wear??? My DH & I postponed our official honeymoon to France...and I'm dying to dress...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Sep 4, 2018 60 763
Pirate & 60s Bride
Show Off Your Centerpieces!
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on August 28, 2018 at 3:04 PM

Are you/did you go with flowers, candles, wine bottles, lanterns, or another type of decor? How much does each centerpiece roughly cost? If you hired a vendor/florist, give them a shout-out here (I...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Aug 28, 2018 3 164
Pirate & 60s Bride
Centerpieces & Decor: Lava Lamps???
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on August 9, 2018 at 5:29 PM

I noticed a sweet selection of lava lamps from Target ($10-$20)! How unique would it be to have a modern wedding style in an art museum, or contemporary restaurant, and use these as...

Michelle, Aug 9, 2018 4 248
Pirate & 60s Bride
Show & Tell: Your Wedding Invites
Pirate & 60s Bride in Planning, on August 6, 2018 at 3:38 PM

Let's help couples shopping for invites. Please post a pic of yours and tell us where you got 'em. I got everything for our DW on Zazzle: invite, menu, vendor “Thank You” card for tips, and guest...

Vinod, Aug 8, 2018 40 631
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Your #1 Wedding Color: Pink/blush
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on July 15, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Share your wedding pics, or inspiration pics, if your #1 accent color is: PINK/BLUSH! Tell us your color palette and SHOW US your primary accent color in: invites, décor, bouquets, BM dresses,...

Mrs.Bee, Aug 7, 2018 3 183
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Anniversary Gift Ideas
Pirate & 60s Bride in Married Life, on August 6, 2018 at 4:02 PM

I started this tradition when we were dating (risky, I know!). For Valentine's Day, I created a photo album of our year before. It just dawned on me, this is a cute anniversary gift. In case anyone...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Aug 6, 2018 4 111
Pirate & 60s Bride
Pirate Wedding & Decor
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on April 9, 2018 at 5:03 PM

We LOVED our pirate wedding reception (inspired by Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride & first film)! Share your tips and photos. Here are ours... · COLORS. Black/red or stripes can be tricky....

Pirate & 60s Bride, Aug 1, 2018 32 846
Pirate & 60s Bride
Your #1 Wedding Color: Green
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on July 15, 2018 at 3:52 PM

Share your wedding pics, or inspiration pics, if your #1 accent color is: GREEN! Tell us your color palette and SHOW US your primary accent color in: invites, décor, bouquets, BM dresses, wherever...

md_bride, Jul 30, 2018 8 202
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Vote: Fruit Theme Wedding?
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on July 22, 2018 at 3:16 PM

Summer = fruit! Which of these would be your favorite for a summer fruit theme wedding or bridal shower (or submit an inspiration pic for a fruit you'd prefer!): Blueberry? Apple? Pineapple? Cherry?...

Vanessasaurus, Jul 24, 2018 22 283
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Wedding Dress Surprises???
Pirate & 60s Bride in Wedding Attire, on July 23, 2018 at 1:19 PM

Did anything about "The One" surprise you? You wanted white but got blush, were determined to buy a fit & flare but fell in love with a ball gown? Share your dress shopping experience here and...

Justine, Jul 23, 2018 49 1,477
Pirate & 60s Bride
Show Us Your Menu Card!
Pirate & 60s Bride in Wedding Reception, on July 20, 2018 at 1:47 PM

For all the couples designing their menu card, let's share ours for inspiration and funsies! Our dinner: served family-style. Menu card ordered from: Zazzle. Need help with meal options/card designs?...

Brianna, Jul 21, 2018 9 208
Pirate & 60s Bride
What's Your Wedding Theme?
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on July 8, 2018 at 9:28 PM

Is anyone doing a specific style (Boho, rustic, fairytale, modern, classic) or dramatic theme (Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Cinderella, Peter Pan)? Or a little of both? Tell us & show us a few...

Gipperkm, Jul 19, 2018 39 507
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Bridal Party: Yay or Nay?
Pirate & 60s Bride in Planning, on July 10, 2018 at 6:03 PM

Yikes. After reading about BP (or wedding party) drama here, I'm glad I didn't have one. What about you? If you didn't have a BP/WP are you glad, or do you regret it? If you did have one do you wish...

Kristina, Jul 16, 2018 64 701
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Ceremony & Reception Set-up: Show & Tell!
Pirate & 60s Bride in Planning, on July 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Married Couples: let's help those in the final planning stages. Please share 1) your number of RSVP'd guests 2) A pic of your ceremony set-up 3) A pic of your reception set-up. Thanks! Guests: 15...

earias, Jul 13, 2018 22 535
Pirate & 60s Bride
Where to Find Boho Dress for Shower/reception?
Pirate & 60s Bride in Wedding Attire, on June 2, 2018 at 6:38 PM

Can anyone recommend where to find Boho lace dresses like the photos below (must have sleeves)? I might get a lace top and colored tulle skirt from Amazon. Revolve and BHLDN have cute dresses too, but...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jul 5, 2018 19 429
Pirate & 60s Bride
Friday Fun: Wedding Throwbacks!
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on June 15, 2018 at 8:36 PM

Anyone else look back at weddings through the ages for giggles or inspiration??? In case you need either today, check these out (and post some of your favs)... Cosmo UK put together a rad article with...

Jennifer, Jun 28, 2018 24 437
Pirate & 60s Bride
Wedding Photography Tip: Decor Photos
Pirate & 60s Bride in Planning, on May 25, 2018 at 3:13 PM

Your wedding is such a blissful day. Not only can décor photos help you relive it, but those photos capture the details you missed while blissed. Décor photos can also double as cool artwork for your...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jun 24, 2018 2 146
Pirate & 60s Bride
Choosing Linens: Swatch Samples & Tips
Pirate & 60s Bride in Style and Décor, on June 18, 2018 at 5:58 PM

Anyone else renting linens (tablecloths, runner, napkins, chair cushions or covers, etc.)? Glad I asked for recommendations because one color I wanted would have looked bland. The rep suggested a...

Kaye, Jun 19, 2018 6 186
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Secret Password for a Dream Venue = Elope
Pirate & 60s Bride in Planning, on June 14, 2018 at 3:10 PM

I cried when we visited Napa and found out how expensive wedding venues are! Just “site fees” are often $5K-$10K there. Ugh. To get our #1 venue we changed our vision and: cut guest list...

Cee Cee, Jun 15, 2018 18 428
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Bridal Gown Sale!
Pirate & 60s Bride in Wedding Attire, on June 13, 2018 at 2:28 PM

Is anyone gown shopping? Helping a friend and noticed up to 75% sale right now at David's Bridal. Check it out! Anyone else know how long that sale is???

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jun 13, 2018 8 224
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