The Creative Cookie

Eco-Chic in Mexico

Earlier this week we returned from our honeymoon/1st year of marriage trip to the eco-chic beaches of Tulum, Mexico. Tulum is located along the east cost of the Yucatan Peninsula and is one of the last cities inhabited and built by the Mayans. We had a carefree time in our oceanside cabana (w/o electricity), biking, visiting the ruins, and eating queso tamales:). Of course kamau took hundreds of photos and I'll post an album soon. For now here's me cartwheeling along the sand just footsteps away from our room!

Wedding Buzz

Our wedding story was featured on a couple of websites this week. Please view them and leave us a comment (or two)!

Black Bridal Bliss' Tie the Knot Tuesdays

Black and Married with Kids, Wedded Bliss

"w" wedding, pt. 4

This is the end of the wedding chapter and the start of a new chapter as Lesley Ware -- The Creative Cookie. I'm pleased to present the photo album that tells the story of our special Brooklyn DIY wedding! I totally tangled myself in creative projects from making bow ties for the groomsmen to crafting a tent from tulle...I could say more but I'll let the photos speak for me♥♥.

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"w" wedding, pt. 3

It's been over a week since since my last post. I'm still in slow mode. My time has been spent creating harmony and gradually adjusting to (and organizing) my lovely new life. Rather than rushing, I'm taking some time to just enjoy.

More photos? Yes, right; soon!! Thanks for your patience. The ball is in motion and I'm going to be relentless until I finish designing the album with my hubby:). For now, here's a photo of me, the brooklyn bride, in front of the Bed & Breakfast shortly after the ceremony -- my mom is on the stairs. It was a gorgeous day!

What I wore >> gown: Epperson Rod shoes: Gee WaWa headpiece: Vintage / Rescued Treasures tights: We Love Colors hair: Faith / hello beautiful bouquet: Starbright Floral Design

photo: KzA © 2011

"w" wedding, pt. 2

I've been slow to post photos from our wedding because we're waiting for a final batch from one of the photographers. I'll be sure to share, once they arrive;). 

photo: Rhiannon Marino

"w" wedding, pt. 1

The minimoon is over and I'll begin the process of culling through images to shape a series this evening. Be sure to check back over the weekend for fancy posts featuring DIY goodness (photos, favors, keepsakes, food) and a few wild wedding stories;).

In the meantime, I'm sharing a screen shot from le coil my favorite hair blog. I met Jamala, le coil's founder, last year during New York Fashion Week at the Leifsdottir presentation where we quickly became friends. It was a pleasure having her at our celebration of love! Luckily she captured some of the natural beauty of the day.

1st row: 2nd image Bilen Gaga (guest), 3rd image Vana Mills (fashion designer & bridesmaid), and 4th image ME, Lesley Ware (bride)

Thanks for sending me your good vibes, sunshine, prayers, notes, and gifts. The day magically snapped into place. Huge hugs and stars to the creative community around me -- you helped me get down the aisle!

More soon!