Wedding Date is set!

March 6, 2010

We decided 100%!

We are going to get married in the city of....

SEATTLE!

Brass Tacks

I think this is an idea that will stick with us.
This wedding favor is a note from the couple explaining that on behalf of their guest, a donation has been made to a charity (or charities) of the couples choice.

Bryan and I both want to start setting aside money each month to donate to charity. We both feel really inspired to help those with less opportunity than we do. I think our friends and family would feel much better knowing that their presence at our function rewards someone in need. It's better than mints.





On the same turn, I also really like these little tea favors. i'm sure they would consumed or tucked away by those who like to collect, either way, i think they are cute and a good addition to the general theme that's coming

Reception

So Bryan and I decided that for our reception there will DEF. be food, so there would need to be place settings, centerpieces - all the fancy stuff. Well, not wanting our wedding or reception to represent anything but US and who WE are, I think this is looking like a pretty good option.

This little cake is soo cute!!!! It incorporates grass just the way i'd like *instead of that weird clumpy grass icing*. Nix the butterflies though, I'd probably chose something else. Bee's. :)




This is the centerpiece inpiration. I LOVE the wheatgrass and am about 90% sure that's what we will chose. The little sticks poking up with name cards is the most unique idea and i really just cant get over how much i LOVE this setting!







Just a little more of the wheatgrass name plates/card holder. I guess we could have a few sticks with photos from the wedding attached (since it will have happened a bit beforehand).

Inspiring young minds.

"not sure the designer, sorry"
This dress is pretty and the sash can be almost any color. Problem - Strapless....BUT the general idea is nice.

"Alvino Valenta"
I guess i like the "tulip" look. I love the straps on this and the dress has it's own shape which I just think looks so ...fancy, i dont know. it's clean, simple and crisp looking and I would LOVE to get married in this dress.













"Henry Roth"
I find this neckline to be very flattering! It satisfies my flowy factor and the empire waist!








"Jim Hjelm"
Okay, I take it back, I'd DIE if this dress looked good on me and I could get married in it! It's so beautiful from the frilly sleeves, to the curves it accentuates and still floates away from the body. LOVE IT!










"Kirstie Kelly"
I think this dress is made for Disney. Well, it is strapless, but I dont think it would cost much to have a dress maker fix that. Empire waist, which i LOVE, and completely flowing and whimsical looking. Hippie bride central! This is one of my favorites... I really have a hard time finding a favorite...






"Rosa Clara"

This dress is basically the same as the disney one, with different material and a different sort of cascading affect with the layers. Very pretty and the perfect template.

So what do we think?

Lacey Dress

"Galina Signature Illusion tulle halter trumpet gown"

This dress is really beautiful. Once again, it has straps ( a MUST, I'd hate to see Bryan cringe when I show up in a strapless dress) and the fact that they are lacey and see through is a positive for me. I also like how it hugs the body because lets face it, I'm not going to be able to fit into those kinds of things FOREVER!

99% sure

Without being 100% sure, we are pretty set on the idea of being married in Hawaii. We arent confined to a certain island although we are aiming for Oahu, Maui, and Kauai (cause i think it sounds neat to say).

The Annabelle

I havent yet decided on whether to wear a short or long dress. Bryan has always imagined a long dress, and I could have both really. A long one for the ceremony, and a short one for the reception with friends and family.

This dress is by J. Crew and called the 'Annabelle gown' and I really like it. It's itallian linen (which is light, like i wanted) and is just clean simple lines.

The decoration at the top of the dress gives it that extra something, making it more than just a shift. ha.

Wedding Hair!

This is the first style I REALLY like. Of course it's Trin from what not to wear (the british version) and I'm NOT suprised that she is the one with this fabulous hair. I'd want mine to be 2% less messy looking, but definite inspiration in this one.











So I kinda like modern beehives, but I also am going to want to show off my long luxurious hair! :) So this hair is really appealing to me. Dressed up of course, but perfect to not only have hair our of my face, but also to be able to wear it down.













If I could morph this style with style 1, I'd be a happy girl. THis has a neat shape and is pretty glamours looking, no?
















Well I've gotta go. Bio-Dome just came on and I really need to watch it. :)