Fresh Flower Alternative

2.25.11

These are felt flowers made by handmadecolectibes from Etsy. I think they're gorgeous! She has a lot of different colors and I'm sure you could mix and match. Wouldn't different shades of red look fab? I'm searching for fresh flower alternatives for a good price. This would be $50. They're so pretty I could put them in a vase and use them again. I have not completely ruled out fresh flowers but like to have a fresh flower free option.

Bridesmaid Hair Accessories

2.25.11

I poked around on Etsy to see what I could find for you guys for hair accessories. Comments? Suggestions?

This one is pretty small, 1.5-2 inches.
By BellaFleur1

I think this was the one that Laura was circulating on FB.
By  pegasusmaiden

Love this one.
By stylesbym



Don't love the green flower, but the design is cute!
By birdcrap (yes, that's the name!)




Don't be hatin! I'm not in love with the flower
but the color combinations... wow!
By huiish87



Freebird!

2.25.11

Wow ladies! It's been 3 months since I've posted anything. A three months were Aaron and I did absolutely nothing. Seems that makes people a bit antsy when we're, you know, supposed to be planning a wedding. But, fear not! Ashleigh has decided to take the reins and since we've gotten quite a bit done.

The Freebird Saga has a new chapter, one in which Ashleigh has championed over Tim the booking agent. So without further ado: we're getting the Freebird! Ahhhhh! We still have to talk money with Tim, pay the deposit, and sign a contract, but (unofficially) it's ours November 5th! Yesterday we (myself, Aaron, and Shwee) met with Brad the manager of the Freebird who was awesome. With a little sweeping and possibly a carpet shampooer the place is going to be fabulous. The upstairs portion is big enough for a cocktail hour, the stage is great, they have rooms for us to use beforehand, and AND we can make a grand entrance coming down the stairs. A word of caution though, high heels may not be a good idea. The stairs are steep and so is the ramp to the stage. I don't want anyone breaking an ankle so I will advise you all to get flats! If we can arrange it I'd like you all to see the place beforehand. I'll need to go up there at least one more time in order to start figuring out decorations. Once I know when I'll let you know to see if any of you would like to scope the place out.

Yesterday we also started checking out local hotels which resulted in all sorts of hilarity. Shwee is going to bat on this one as well. It looks like we're going to get a block of rooms at the Best Western and the Quality Inn Suites. The Best Western isn't as nice, although I'd have no problem staying there myself, but it is cheaper. That'll give people options. Aaron thinks his family will probably stay at the Quality Inn and his friends the Best Western. We think we're going to get the jacuzzi suite in the Quality Inn. It had an awesome beach view.

So, that's really all for now. After we speak with Tim the official work will begin! Hurray!

Thanks ladies,
I love you all!

Possible Cici Bridesmaid Dress

Please tell me which dress you like the best.

Dream Dresses

10.9.10

The thought of spending thousands of dollars on a wedding dress is slightly abhorrent to me. Seriously, for the price of some girls' gowns I could rent out a venue! But, that does not stop me from drooling over couture gowns. I refuse to try on dresses that are out of my price range. I know I'll fall in love if I do and then be heartbroken when I can't have the dress. That also isn't going to stop me from posting those gorgeous dresses here!

The first dress is my dream dress. Yes, it's floofy. But it's artistically floofy! It's also more than $7,000! And I looooove it.

Yes, those are GIANT roses. Love it! 

Dress #2 is a Vera Wang dress I saw in a magazine. I don't know how much it costs, but it's probably over my budget. It was also in the 2009 collection so it's not likely even in production anymore.

It's so glamorous and artsy!
The model, however, may kill you in your sleep.

The third dress is the only one that I may actually try on. There's a local bridal shop that carries the designer and some of the shop's dresses are in my price range. I have to call the store to find out if it is too. Wish me luck!

EDIT: I called the shop. The dress is $3,500. Looks like I won't be trying this one on. So sad!


Tulle, tulle, tulle! This dress looks so fun.
I love the sash too. I wish it had pockets!

I haven't given up on the pocket dress, the one from Michael's but I think I'd like to go to one more shop, just in case. If I can't top the pocket dress it will probably be the one.

Eeep!

Color Inspiration

10.6.10

Here are some of the colors I want to incorporate into the wedding. The main colors will be red and black with a dark teal and silver as accents. And by teal think peacock feathers, not the Jaguars! 

Bridesmaids, please keep these colors in mind and think about which color(s) you'd like to wear.

Any thoughts?

Welcome!

10.5.10

Hello ladies! If you're reading this blog it means that I think you're super cool and want your help and opinions in regards to my upcoming nuptials! We've got a little more than a year to get all of this together and I'm sure I'll need all of your help! Let me just say thank you to all of my bridesmaids right now for agreeing to go on this journey with me. I love you all! And if you're not a bridesmaid, well, I love you too!

Eventually once I've gotten everyone on board I hope to be able to give everyone posting access so you can share your ideas here if you see something that you think would be awesome for the wedding. Try not to post stuff just for laughs. If you want to do that you can always post to my FB wall. I'd like to keep this blog wedding business only. 

Alright girls! We've only got 394 days until the wedding!

It's time to get this party started!