Erica and Mike met in Windsor, On, at a bar where Mike worked as a bartender and Erica a barfly. After several attempts, Erica finally said yes to a date. He took her out for dinner, and they have been together ever since.

You can check out more of Erica and Mike’s story by watching their Engagement Cinematography Video we featured in early November by the super fabulous {Dylan List member} Brent Foster Photography!

Photography: Brent Foster Photography

Florist: Flowers by Design

Venue: Caboto Club

Wedding Gown: Bridal Couture

DJ: Corbett Productions

I honestly had no idea how much everyone would love the food posts when I launched the food category last December. I gave you ideas for weekend dinners and ideas for your wedding. You loved them and you hated them and you offered me cake pop making jobs, lol.

I am by no means a pro in the kitchen, but I do love to cook, bake, and share some of my favorite finds with you, so without further ado here’s your favorite food posts from the past year!

When we posted Crazy About Shot Glass Desserts! we had such an overwhelming response for more recipes we ended up posting another round of recipes the next week!

The shot glass dessert posts were not only your favorites of 2011, but they were ours too!

Oh, mini burgers… If I could eat you everyday I would!

One thing I loved about the Engagement Party Food post was the foods could be made for any party.

When I’m searching for great recipes I always keep in mind if you can make them anytime, not just for a special occasion.

We gave you a little taste of fall during summer with our tasty White Bean & Zucchini Soup recipe.

We were all about romance the day we blogged about 3 Romantic Dinner Ideas. You loved this post so much we ended up doing a follow-up with romantic dessert ideas a few weeks later.

Homemade chewy granola bars are a MUST in my book!

It might be call engagement chicken, but its one tasty recipe and if you haven’t made it yet… You need too!

I need to give special thanks to the wonderful Martha Stewart. Without her I sometimes would be lost for inspiration.

I loved putting together the Halloween Inspired Dessert Table and I’m so glad you loved the Bat & Cobweb Cookies recipe.

The pancake bar post was our most controversial post all year! I only wish the people who took the time to email me how much they hated it would have commented!

I never knew serving breakfast to guests would cause such a stir

And finally, you agreed with me Crock Pot Chicken Soup with Pearl Barley is a great comfort food when you’re sick.

Happy cooking & baking! TGIF

From purple shoes to farm weddings to engagement session with lamp shades you adored so MANY couples this year! I can’t thank the wonderful photographers enough who submitted their work to me to feature this year.

As always here are the best couples of 2011 in no particular order!

Real Manitou Springs, Co Wedding: Jandee & Shane by JasonG Photography

Real Victor, Idaho Wedding: Sarah & David by {Dylan List member} Kisa Koenig

Real Missoula Wedding: Daisy & Erik by Kristine Paulsen Photography

Real Vancouver Wedding: Kelly & Zac by Jamie Delaine Photography

Real New York Wedding: Felicia & James by Photography by Verdi

Real Williamsburg, VA Wedding: Torrie & Stephen by Rebekah J. Murray

Real Windsor, Ontario Wedding: Janye & Ricardo by {Dylan List member} Brent Foster Photography

Real Pleasanton Wedding: Sylvia & Johnny by Rhee Bevere

Real Savannah, GA Wedding: Pam & Pat by Diana Daley Photographers

Real Wedding: Samantha & Jared by Marvelous Things Photography

Real New York Wedding: Ginger & Preston by Jenny Evelyn Photography

Real Wedding: Melissa & David by Kate Miller Photography

Real Engagement: Rena & Sean by Misty DeBlasio Photography

Real Ontario Wedding Katrina & Jason by Renaissance Studios Photography

Real Engagement: Cori & Ben by {Dylan List member} The Last Forty Percent Photography

Real Nashville Wedding: Jennifer & Jon by Jennifer Creed | Photographer

Real Wedding: Jenny & Roger by March Seven Photography

Real Engagement: Dani & Nahrain by Photography by MM

Real Wedding: Alina & Nico by I Drop Photo

Real Wedding: Falon & Clay by Two Ring Studios

Here’s too a fantastic 2012… Cheers!

Looking back on 2011 has been a lot of fun. Lucy Dylan Weddings is just shy of our 2nd Anniversary and I couldn’t be more excited. I want to ring in the new year by celebrating all the ideas, couples, and food that made this year one to remember.

Thank you to all the readers, bloggers, photographers, and amazing wedding vendors that have contributed to the content and readership of our tiny blog. I can’t wait to share all of the amazing trends and real weddings (and engagements) we have in the works for 2012.

Today, its all about celebrating the details! Whether your wedding is small or large having small personal touches goes a long way. Here are some of your favorites from the past year (in no particular order, of course )

There is only one way you should serve your wedding guests at your summer outdoor wedding and that’s with a Lemonade Bar! This trend is one of my all-time faves.

Not only did our Crazy About Shot Glass Desserts make the best details list, but it also made your favorite recipes list! Stay tuned this week for that delicious post

Fruit Bars, a Healthy Alternative, was a personal favorite of mine and I’m so glad you LOVED this idea! Thinking outside of the box for your wedding is always the perfect way to make it memorable.

We always love dishing out advise and we’re so glad you love receiving it! DIY: Wedding Make-Up gave you the details you needed to know on how to be a more glamorous you on your wedding day.

From wine bottles to photo guest books, you loved the ideas in our post about Wedding Guest Book Ideas!

What’s not to love about our post Crazy About Wedding Altars?

Recycled Bottle Centerpieces are the perfect DIY project and a great way to make a one-of-a-kind centerpiece.

You LOVED our advise on 6 Reasons To Do A First Look!

You need to make sure your wedding guests know where to go and what they are drinking and eating. What better way to let them know than with chalkboard signs!

We loved showing you some fantastic ideas on affordable table runners!

We showed you How to Make Paper & Fabric Flowers!

As we watched a Royal couple get married (and we’re not talking about Kim K.) we showed you some Must Steal Ideas from the Royal Wedding!

You LOVED the idea of Cake Table Alternatives. You no longer have to have a candy bars or just cake pops at your wedding.

And finally… you loved our Crazy About Brooches post. I loved this post too

Happy Planning!

I was recently contacted by the UK based company Bride&Groom Wedding Stationary and wanted to share a few details about their fantastic website. They have a beautiful range of Wedding Invitations and Stationery including Save the Dates, RSVP, Order of Service, Thank You Cards and Menus. They also have a wide range to suit all tastes and budgets, from beautifully finished cards with delicate ribbons, to cards that can be personalized at home. Wondering if they have something to fit your style? They offer designs for traditional, contemporary, or getting married abroad weddings.

This year they launched an entire line to cater to all those DIY brides! You can choose from printable styles or pre-printed wedding packs and they have about 12 different designs to choose from. I really love that you can choose the wording for your stationary or go with the standard text they provide.

Your shopping list just got cut in half because you can also shop a wide variety of products from ceremony accessories, cake knives to garters as well as gifts for your bridal party. One of my favorite products they offer is their wedding order of service. It is a must have item for your ceremony and comes in a variety of styles to compliment your wedding stationary. They can contain up to four pages of text and will allow your guests to see how your ceremony will unfold and what part they will play. Its perfect for every wedding.

So, make sure you go and check out Bride&Groom Wedding Stationary!

It’s no secret. Women. Love. Shoes. High heels, ballet style slippers or flats, even tennis shoes, they all have a certain appeal. Perhaps it’s because dress shoes look good on everyone. You don’t worry about your weight when you’re shopping for them. There’s no awkward feeling of needing to drop ten pounds before being able to purchase a specific pair. They come in all sorts of styles, colors, and offer adorable embellishments that we can’t wait to show off.

Macys is one of the best high-end department stores with an awesome shoe department. They also offer reasonable prices on brand names. You can find a pair you love at a more expensive department store but decide not to buy it there because you know you can get it for less at Macys. Their shoe line changes from season to season, and you find the best deals in between seasons when their clearance sales take place. This is the time to stock up for the following year as you can find awesome pairs for less. They also won’t go out of style. Their discounts are known for ranging between 50% and 75% off at these types of clearance events. Talk about finding some awesome deals!

Macy’s also offers a well-stocked men and children’s shoe departments. Catering to men’s business, casual and even athletic needs, they offer a wide variety to choose from. Their children’s shoe department caters to both boys and girls, from toddler to school-age. Their employees are even specially trained in taking perfect measurements of your child’s ever-growing feet. This makes it easier for you to select a size that they can grow into, saving you money in the end.

Their website offers even more selections to choose from. You only need to know your size and log onto your computer. Why battle crowds when you can shop from the comfort of your home? The same great deals on brand names you can find in the store are available online, so save yourself time and gas money. With Christmas around the corner, avoid the crowds and log on today!