The Wedding Theme: Rustic Romance
FI and GMs will be in black tux, my dress is ivory, and BMs will be in berry/wine/burgundy!
Here's the overall feel I'm hoping to achieve:
Here's the overall feel I'm hoping to achieve:
It's all in the details!
The Church & Decor
We are getting married at FI's childhood church. This was an important detail to him. His parents and brother got married here. It goes with our theme and it's beautiful so no worries here! =o))
I'm waiting until my FSIL's wedding in July to see how the church can be set up.
UPDATE: FSIL's wedding was beautiful! I learned that you cannot put anything on the seats but I need to check to see if you can put things in the window ledge. It's a beautiful church either way!
I'm waiting until my FSIL's wedding in July to see how the church can be set up.
UPDATE: FSIL's wedding was beautiful! I learned that you cannot put anything on the seats but I need to check to see if you can put things in the window ledge. It's a beautiful church either way!
The Reception
We looked at about 5 different reception sites. (I researched about 50 but let's not tell FI that!)
We didn't want another wedding going on nor did we want something old and a "normal wedding reception". Also, and most important, they had to work with our budget! Here's what we decided on!
We didn't want another wedding going on nor did we want something old and a "normal wedding reception". Also, and most important, they had to work with our budget! Here's what we decided on!
The Groom
He can go first here only to allow more space between here and my dress! (tehehe) FI's going to wear a black tux/suit with an ivory vest and tie. I would have to see it on but his shirt could be white or we'll just stick with ivory. I'm planning on getting him playful socks and show off.
The Bride
Sean... I will beat you up if you SOME how found this page... turn away NOW! =o))
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Let's start with accessories first... just in case! =o))
As you can see, nothing besides my dress is decided. I have a lot of maybes!
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Let's start with accessories first... just in case! =o))
As you can see, nothing besides my dress is decided. I have a lot of maybes!
Hair & Makeup
Soft, big curls with a side bang. Not sure how I'll do my hair but I could do half up/half down, pulled up but to the side, or all up. Either way, I'll have a elbow or finger length veil with a pearl headpiece or side clip. I will have a blusher so my father can lift it and then it will stay back. Makeup is medium smokey eyes, and soft everywhere else. A little more than I normally wear everyday.
Shoes & Jewels
I would like burgundy or ivory shoes. Peep toe pumps or ankle strap. I'm not sure yet about the jewelry because I don't want it to be too much with my dress and veil. Here's what I'm thinking
Flowers
I have not decided on my flowers yet. This is what I'm liking right now in burgundy and pinks.
Okay, Okay... now the DRESS!
I wanted something that was soft sweetheart neckline with lace and beading everywhere. I'm big on details so I couldn't see myself in a plain dress. I wanted ivory so it was softer and honestly, I don't like white. Haha I don't own anything white besides one white cardigan. The only thing I want to enhance with this dress is making the bottom a little more like a fit and flare. If not, no big deal.
I LOVE IT and it found me after trying on about 30 dresses. (Note: I wasn't suppose to take pictures so the ones I do have aren't posted! Can't wait until September when it comes in!!)
I LOVE IT and it found me after trying on about 30 dresses. (Note: I wasn't suppose to take pictures so the ones I do have aren't posted! Can't wait until September when it comes in!!)
The Men of Our Wedding
FI has picked out and told his GMs already. Typical male! He is having two BMs and two GMs. He only has one usher at this point but I'm trying to find one more. I'm thinking the GMs will wear burgundy/wine and the ushers will wear black or maybe pale pink. I might have my nephew in burgundy or ivory. Every guy will have a different pair of fun socks!
The Women of Our Wedding
At this time, I have not asked my BMs nor have I finalized them. We do not need to have the same number of BMs to GMs, but would be nice. I have two MOH (one Maid and the other Matron) and one BM for sure. I'm going to ask them in August. I have other close girlfriends that I want to be a part of the wedding, I just need to figure out how. Either way, I love them all! =o))
I'm looking for my BMs and FI's GMs to wear berry/wine/burgundy. I'm leaning toward floor length dresses since they look more formal. I have all sizes in my party so finding one that looks go on everyone is slightly difficult but they all look GREAT in that color!
I'm looking for my BMs and FI's GMs to wear berry/wine/burgundy. I'm leaning toward floor length dresses since they look more formal. I have all sizes in my party so finding one that looks go on everyone is slightly difficult but they all look GREAT in that color!
The Flower Girl and Ring Bearer (& Furbaby)
I'm still trying to decide on these two details. =o) Our furbaby will be waiting outside of the church waiting for us to make our exit. He will escort us to the limo and then go back home since that's enough excitement for one day. The inspiration photos are below. We will not be able to have our Flower Girl hold him since.. well take a look in the pictures below and you'll see how big he is! =o)
The Transportation
This is up in the air right now. I really want a trolley butFI didn't like that idea. I would like to have our parents on the bus/trolley with us. So let's think, us and our bridal party (could be between 10 and 16) plus parents and maybe an extra body here and there... that makes about 22 people!
The Cake
Not too much thought into the actually cake yet. I know I want it to be yummmmy though! =o) I would like it on top of a wooden stand (like the one below) to go with the centerpieces. I love the detail work of these. The flavors could be red velvet, yellow cake with chocolate frosting (FI favorite), or TBA. My cake comes with my reception so I can pick anything I would like! hemmm
The Cake Stand
The cake stand will be a piece of birch wood from FI's property up north.
The Sweets
One of the only things I had planned that I cannot do DIY at my reception is my own sweets table. I do have to pay for them to put it together but I haven't decided for sure if that's what I want. To go with our chairs and fire pit that will go outside by the deck will be our build your own smore station. I could have that as a favor (see below) but not sure yet. The chairs are one of my favorite things I'm bringing to the wedding and what better way to spend your time in the chairs than havings smores! Also, FI's aunt is a baker and makes amazing whoopie pies. That is also a maybe for food favors since it could say "Whoooopie, we're married!" The for sure thing (even though I haven't asked the reception place) is my Grandma's sweet ice tea. I'm borrowing my FSIL's mason jars from her July 2011 wedding and will offer the ice tea to tie in customs and theme.
The Reception Decor
Just continuing from "Theme & Colors" page. I got white antique lanterns from Michaels. They come in 3 sizes but I got 4 medium and 4 small ones. I want to use lanterns on half the tables and then something else on the other half. Not sure if I'll go back for more medium lanterns or mix up the 8. I'm thinking medium birdcages or flower display for the other half. I will have string of pictures all around the reception. Also, candles are everywhere!!! (actually pictures will come later)