Since I last posted I have designed my wedding invitations as well as priced the pieces that I need to complete my pocketfold invitations. I've narrowed down my bridesmaids dresses to two styles that will complement my sisters LBD with Emerald Green sash. I realized the other day that my wedding will be approaching quickly. I should have my reception deposit soon and then my to do list will be as follows:
Book Reception
Book ChurchBook Photographer
Order, Assemble and Mail Invitations
Register for gifts
Find an apartment with my Fiancee
Bridal Shower
Bridal Hair and Makeup
Wedding Cake
Flowers
Alterations (around August)
Looking at my to-do List there are some things that I wanted to focus on. I've had a hard time trying to decide and describe what I would really like to do for my Bridal Shower as well as my bachelorette party. The main rule that my fiancee and I decided upon for the "last night of freedom" as it is called is that there is no nakedness, nudity or strippers. I think it's silly that I'm looking forward more to my bridal shower than I am the bachelorette party. (I guess it's cause I'm not really a girl who takes in the night life) I want something simple yet classy. I'm a fan of the 1950's and that style of fashion. There is a dress at David's Bridal, that is similar to a dress that I like for my maids, that I would love to wear to my bridal shower (permitting it looks good on). Bridal Shower: I've considered many themes that I would enjoy and for some reason I though that I would have to plan it myself and just give it to someone to execute. ( I guess that is the teacher in me.) Martha Stewart has some wonderful ideas and my favorite is the Alphabet shower. The Bridal shower is themed in the Brides name and the gifts all have a letter so that when displayed it spells out her name. I love this idea because when I was trying to narrow down the theme of my wedding it realized it was a mixture of a color scheme and really all about us.
Wedding theme: My wedding is going to be simple, romantic and fun. It is all about me and my fiancee and the many things we enjoy together. The colors are mainly Emerald green, Ivory and Black with silver accents. While considering the theme I was also trying to design my ceremony and I found some images online from either Real Simple or Brides (most likely Brides.com) about things that I liked. I love the hanging candles and while that might not work inside the church is does show the intimacy of the ceremony that I'm looking for. I also love the isle and Bride's entrance in the black and white photo. I asked my fiancee if it is possible to create this look at the church. He said maybe.
Well that's all I have for now. Next time I'm going to post some wonderful DIY websites that I've found to create everything from logos to save the dates. The best part... they are FREE!!!
