Fans and Parasols

Trying to think of a way to incorporate two of my favorite things, fans and parasols in a November wedding.

These are on sale at The Knot wedding shop for $1.09 and $4.99 each.

Hmmm....

DIY Flowers

I don't know if I could actually do the flowers by myself, but this looks like a good resource for that.  I want to spend some more time searching around the site.  Looks interesting.

http://www.theflowerexchange.com/Scripts/defaultn.asp

Update

The thing about planning a wedding in 4 months is you don't have much time to sit down and write about every little detail. The truth is, I've really been enjoying this process. My fiancé is the perfect kind of supportive. Wants to know the details, gives his opinion, but in the end, lets me make all the final decisions. We've really been enjoying this time of being engaged.

I nailed down all my bridesmaids and I'm so stoked. We are definitely having our reception at the Summit House. I just found these incredibly adorable flower girl dresses. A very talented family friend is going to shoot our wedding. And another family friend is (hopefully) gonna be our deejay.

I'm really excited about involving such close friends in the important wedding details. It seems right. I want to keep the environment intimate and personal. It also helps to have talented friends.

Mrs. Fishback

I just found this cute site, and think it'd be so cute to get undies that say "Mrs. Fishback" on the bum, for the honeymoon.

Trashy? Come on, it's the honeymoon!

Bud-get

Not the most fun thing to deal with.  It looks like the reception venue is going to take up the majority of the cash for this event, which means it's time get creative with the following: invitations, flowers, DJ, favors (if we even have any--I don't think this is necessary unless you're actually giving something meaningful), flower girl dresses, and all the other cutesy stuff.

Time to be a DIY bride.

(I'm actually excited for this.)

My Maids

I know this is awful.  I still haven't finalized my bridesmaids.  (Does there need to be an equal number of bridesmaids/groomsmen?)  I know it's anything goes, but I'd like for it to be even.   

Anyway, as far as the fashion, I love these dresses.  And, they're $88 each.  I'm about to go try them on at J. Crew.

I may even have my bridesmaids add a cute little sweater or go crazy with some awesome accessories.  

The Dress Saga

On Monday, I went to Alfred Angelo to try on this dress.  It was modest (ish), and most importantly within my budget (under $800).  It worked, but I didn't love it.  They totally tried to pressure me into ordering the dress right then and there, but I was not having it.  I told them if I wanted it, I would call them.  

So the next day, I dove deep into all my options.  I actually searched craigslist, and guess what, I found a dressmaker that I think is going to work out really well!  The best thing is I'll be able to be here during the whole process.  I'll let you know how it goes, but I'm feeling good.  I am naturally picky when it comes to my style, so I think finding a dressmaker is the only way for me.  Every dress I've tried on, I've wanted to change something about it, and this way I can!  Below are some rough sketches of what I'm envisioning.  

Hope this works out!