Because I'll change my mind all the way up until Sep.25!
All I know for sure is I want a big whit...
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08/27/2012
 our wedding <3 father-daughter dance my hubby and i dancing with out little girl (& our flower girl) one of the three different centerpieces our unity cross used as decoration at the head table after the ceremony another centerpiece first dance         |
My Wedding
It's been quite a while. I was thinking about the lovely ladies I had met on here and I knew I just had to update!
Looking back my wedding day was amazing, special, and so. much. fun! Everyone I worked with was spectacular and I wish I could do it all over again. Oh, did I mention I did all of this on less than 15k?! Yep! Looked like a lot of the 35k weddings that I attended and hubby and I didn't even spend half that. It was awesome. If you have any questions I'd love to hear from you! I've posted a few photos from my day. Such fantastic memories. <3 |
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04/01/2011
 *sigh* should I get to work on that check list?! |
And the Planning Continues
Check List & Cake
Wow...yet again so much time has gone by. We've finally found a few last vendors and signed the contracts.
Only two more big things left. 1. Who the heck is going to marry us? & 2. Who is going to bake our cake? Sounds easy enough doesn't it? Apparently, it's one huge task. :) Dan insists on having someone who KNOWS us to marry us. No problem! But I wish he had someone in mind...and when he finally did have someone in mine we have to wait. So we're still waiting on confirmation of that. And the big one....the FUN one! cake! We have a good idea of what we like, but oh, goodness! Cake is so stinkin' expensive! Who knew?! We don't want anything elaborate or fondant, and somehow it seems to be a lot! Here's a few examples of what we're looking for:  and this one  If it was a 3-tier take the middle one would be fake -- we're not serving it as dessert and if it was a 4-tier cake we're have the middle 2 layers fake. On top of the cake I need to.... and now here's the list of immediate stuff... - Design invitation - Price out paper for making them - Make appointment with the two bakers to choose from - Find shoes - Buy my veil - Get the confirmation on the officiant - If the current guy can't marry us, find a new one. - Make appointment with florist to choose flowers - Work my butt off (literally!) In the meantime how are you ladies doing?! I only have 6 months left until I get married! Eeeeek! So excited and stressed. :) Do you have any must-do's that are wracking your brain? Is the Mister being a pain in the butt? Hope all of your planning is going wonderfully! Until next time! Cheers & Love |
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02/28/2011
 LOVELINESS! |
Wedding Flowers
Tip-Toe through the Tulips {or Hydrangeas or Garden Roses}
This past Saturday we could officially check another box on our to do list or otherwise known as "List of Wedding Schtuff "
Unfortunately, I was sick (and still am) so I couldn't make it to the deposit and contract signing. BUT, we officially have a florist! I was hoping that we could have some DIY flowers, but I gave myself a reality check and am pretty sure this is the best way to go. I'm still thinking about DIY-ing the bouquets and boutonnieres though -- those cost crazy amounts done by a florist. So, if I can't swing a deal then I'll be doing it and getting some help from the bridesmaids. The question now is what is my vision?! What can we afford!? That'll be the next conversation: floral budget. I'm thinking that the girls will have petite bouquets -- not the normal size. I think it's sweet, romantic, and more modern than the regular size -- and more cost effective to boot! woohoo! :) However, here's some flowers that I absolutely adore and would LOVE to have...and most are in season! - hydrangeas - garden roses - cascading amaranthus - dusty miller - tulips - sweetheart roses - dahlias - light pink/white hypericum berries - lisianthus - sweet peas - ranunculus ...and if all goes well, succulents!! I heart succulents! And here's my inspiration photos. *sigh* I hope I can get something just as lovely. I'm sure I will...my florist is AMAZING! :) (click on the thumbnails if you want a closer look)             ____ What are you ladies having?! Are you doing all DIY or using a florist? |
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02/10/2011
 My wedding ring and engagement ring. |
Wedding Rings And Jewelry
Wedding Ring!
Recently we went wedding ring shopping. I didn't find what I wanted in our price point until last week. I saw it and it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. I LOVE it!
I posted a picture of my engagement and wedding ring to the left here. They look so pretty together. *sigh* Be still my beating heart. Eeeeek! I'm too excited. :) So have you ladies found your wedding ring? Did your ring come in a set? |
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02/08/2011
 Classic Monogram B |
Wedding Update
So Much To Do!
It's been a while...well, too long since I've been on here. So, instead of giving excuses of how busy I've been I'll just get down to it. :)
We've finally booked our decorator -- Yaaaay! She's such a wonderful person and super easy to work with. We booked our DJ as well. Excellent company that doesn't charge by the hour or gouge you for hidden fees. We also ordered up-lighting ... so they'll be working with our decorator on that. They've worked together on numerous occasions in the past, so it's nice to know that they have a good working relationship. In addition to this we're trying to find a baker, an officiant (this is proving to be much more difficult than anticipated....the boy is beyond picky!), and a florist. Flowers cost so much and I don't want to spend a fortune on them -- we have a tight budget. In about a week we'll be heading in to pick out the tuxes for the boys and see what's available. Sooooooooo excited about this! I get to dress up my man. ___ So what do you ladies have to do?! I'm sure we're all crazy busy! Anything that makes it easier? Is the boy helping out? I'd love to hear from you! Please share! :) Cheers! |
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01/10/2011
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Wedding Show
So Glad We Went!
Fresh off of our Christmas & New Years high, my hubsy-to-be and I decided it was time to get our butts in gear and get some things decided and done.
"First thing's first", he said, "we need to go to the wedding show this weekend." ...Alright, what?! Did HE just insist that we go to a wedding show?! Sweeeeeeet! So we headed off to the wedding show and it was pretty darn great! We had been to 3, that's right, THREE wedding shows previously in 2010. We consider ourselves wedding show pros by now because we just went so fast through that show -- with our minds still intact and not overflowing with vendor information. Here's the top 3 things we learned: 1. Go to as many shows as possible. It might seem like a lot, but believe me, it will make things easier to decide on -- it will either open your eyes to other things that's out there or it will 100% solidify your decisions. And the time spent "hmmm-ing" and "ha-ing" over vendors and being over-wedding stimulated will be less and less. Our first wedding show we were there for 6 H.O.U.R.S! That's so long, but we had nothing started. And as time went by we knew what vendors to stay away from -- goodbye, mr. creepy gym guy who is dressed like a pretend doctor!(and seriously, he showed us pictures of his "after" physique ... in a bright lemon yellow speedo! lol) -- and which ones we really like and can talk with... hellooo cappuccino bar & gelato couple! 2. I got this AMAZING advice from a photographer friend at the wedding show -- make a NEW EMAIL just for wedding vendors. NEVER use your personal email address (unless they're someone you've met with outside of the show and will be hiring and need to communicate that way) because you will be in for a world of spam and headaches. And I agree -- last year was horrid for this. There was even one scuzzy vendor that sold our information (even though they're supposedly not allowed to do this) and we were barraged with emails, phone calls, etc. ugh. 3. If you really like a vendor then talk to them! That's why they're there! Sometimes a person's display looks amazing, but do you two click? Getting along and making sure that they understand your needs what what you want is key. There were a few vendors that I thought were awesome, but when I spoke with them -- not so much. They didn't exactly float my boat and were a complete disappointment. So we just have one more wedding show to attend (next weekend) and then we're all done! It's such a fun and sad time. Fun because I get to plan the wedding with my Sweets and sad because this is the last time we'll be doing the wedding shows just for us. This is OUR year. Only 9 months until our wedding! yaaay! :) _____ Have any of you ladies been to a wedding show? Were there some awesome or horrible vendors you met? Do you have any other sage advice to pass along? I'd love to hear from you! Hope you all have a great day -- Cheers! |
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11/16/2010
 love this! |
Wedding Decoration
3rd Meeting + Ideas
So wow! It's been so long since I've posted anything and with good reason. Family business aside, we've met with more decorators and I think we know which one.
Some people just get it and others don't...and that's alright. But through all this planning and meeting and actually seeing what the decorators have my wedding has flourished from strictly modern vintage to classic, modern, shabby-chic with a fall twist. And I couldn't be happier! The colours have gone from mainly white & creams & black to ivory with accents of black and pink. We want that very ethereal romantic feeling. I'm trying to figure out a way to incorporate white pumpkins, spanish moss, succulents with diamond pin accents, blush pink roses, white hydrangeas, mercury glass, white wood accents, and vintage books into something spectacular. I've posted some photos so you can get an idea of what I'm going for. But again, my esthetic ideals have fallen short to 99% of the people I've spoken with, even shared these pictures with. So any other ideas? I've found it really difficult to get other people to see what I'm seeing. Especially my mother who sometimes doesn't know when to be quiet. lol. But I love her anyways.  Flowers like this, but with blush pink roses incorporated and the square containers to be white and small mint julep cups. and maybe even soft pink hypericum berries or seeded eucalyptus.  my idea is to have an aisle runner like this, but with pumpkins and hurricanes only at the beginning and end of the aisle.  i just love this! this set up is intended to be a ceremony back drop, but i'm thinking just to take these elements and have them for an escort card table or something.  and I love this idea! But with light pink dahlias, small sweet heart roses and the succulents.  We even have an idea for the table numbers (like the picture above). They'll be journals -- a diy project that I'll be doing -- with the table numbers done in calligraphy -- and the inside will be blank but with the type written heading for the guests to write their well wishes, advice, etc in them.  also, I adore hydrangeas. I'm thinking this at the head of the ceremony will be awesome. |
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10/28/2010
 funny wedding photo |
Wedding Video
Hilarious!
Oh goodness! This just made me laugh. I thought I'd share it with the rest of you ladies. It's a bit long, but totally worth it if you'd like a little giggle today.
Hope you enjoy it! Cheers! |
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10/26/2010
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Wedding Decoration
::Meeting Our First Decorator::
Well ladies it's less than a year and the future hubsy and I are looking at decorators for our wedding.
We had our first meeting last week. I'm not sure what to say, it wasn't a disaster, but it wasn't good either. She really didn't connect and fell short of my expectations. Nothing was set up in our colours to look at. I guess it was partially my fault. I forgot to print out my inspiration photos. But she was almost a week getting back to us on a quote when she said it would be the next day or two. However, now we know what we're looking for and what direction to take. We definitely require a more professional decorator though. So what has your decorator experiences been? Total nightmare or a dream? If you have any suggestions or tips feel free to post! Cheers! |
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10/19/2010
 One year |
::ONE::
ONE YEAR!
Well since I was away something wonderful happened. It's only ONE YEAR until I get married -- well, technically it's now 360 days, just a little under that year -- but still!
Now, it's seeming to be so real. Everything just seems more alive and amazing. It's such a wonderful feeling -- all warm and fuzzy and nervous sweats. lol. Honestly, it's not nerve wracking to get married to one of the most wonderful men in the world, but all the planning and people involved! Yowza! So with heaps of fantastic coming my way I've realized a few things -- we still have a bunch to do! We need to book the DJ (just need to sign the contract and make the down payment), florist, decorator (still need to contact a few of these people and get quotes), baker for ze cake (found a few that we like -- still searching), and the dude to marry us (this is much more tough then originally thought). Whew! That's a bunch of stuff and not even including the details that have been buzzing around in my head relentlessly for a while now. So ladies...what is left on your list? |
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