Just over 100 days....

There is just over 100 days until my wedding and there is still a lot to get done.  Dresses need to be altered, decor needs to be purchased/rented/DIYed,  the attire for the men still needs to be picked out and purchased or rented, flowers need to be ordered, hotel rooms need to be blocked off and this is just the list of things that I can think of.  I'm sure there is a lot I'm forgetting. Which reminds me,  I also need to add getting the marriage license to my list (but that can wait until September).  I also need to finalize the must play and don't play lists for the DJ.

I'm still debating a few different things.  Do I want to make my own floral arrangements and bouquets or should I have a florist make the bouquets?  If I do them myself will I have time? Can they be stored properly? Will they look nice?  If I have them made, can I afford it? Who will pick them up?  Is delivery extra and where would I have things delivered?  There are plenty of alternatives to fresh flowers, but I know that I want my bouquet to be fresh, real flowers.  I love hydrangeas, orchids, peonies, roses, calla lilies, camellias, mums and many other flowers that I don't know the names of (like the green flower/plant in the photo at right.)

 I'm still searching for decor for the reception that will look pretty and follow the guidelines of the venue.  I can't have open flames, or put anything on the walls or ceiling so I'm kinda stuck for ideas.   There are things that I see in pictures that I love and then I can't figure out how to make it work in my space with my budget.

As far as attire is concerned,  the groom and the other men need complete outfits.  So far I have a tie for the groom and nothing else.  My dress is in for alterations.  We started with the hem, next will be the bustle and buttons.  I still need to make a final decision about the beading on my dress and the accessories that I will wear.  My MOHs have different dresses in the same fabric that fit them each nicely.  I don't know if they need alterations or not, if they do I hope they start on them soon.

I'm hoping to get both the moms and other important guests to wear the same color so that they complement the bridal party in photographs.

My wedding colors seem to have grown a little to (shades's by David's Bridal) Jade, Peacock, Ivory, Silver and Black.  It is a beautiful color combination.