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Thank God for weddingplans. I find some great advice and support there (even though I've only asked one question there.) I think it helps that I know I'm not the only bride out there freaking out over such small things. Although for the most part, I'm pretty relaxed. I think when I stress it's because I think I have to because I'll get comments, "Are you stressing out yet?" And I'm thinking, NO! Why?! Am I suppose to be!?! and that just makes things worse.
Luckily, my Mom and Dad are being wonderful. They are looking forward to putting this all together and love these grand ideas they are coming up with. I keep having to VETO things of course. Like a chocolate fountain. Although it sounds great, maybe for the shower, I don't want one at the wedding ruining linens. Those things are messy, tasty too! ;)
Today Marcus and I ventured to Target for one thing- a bathmat. Turned into a few things (because who goes to Target for one thing and comes home with just that ONE thing?!) I actually bought a planner. I think it will be helpful for my California trip in June. I need to list off the things that need to be done and by the end of the trip I need to be DONE with it all. The planner is simple- paper, folder space, and a clipboard front. Helpful for when I go dress shopping/cake tasting. I need to remember details because I'm horrible when it comes to several options.
I showed my Mom that idea for my hair on the big-day. As usual, she said no, it's too...blah.
I have to keep telling her:
- I don't want to look like a fairy princess.
- I don't want to look like I'm going to my Jr. Prom.
- I want to look natural. Elegant & natural!
I think when I say natural though she thinks hippie. I'm the first daughter of FOUR getting married. She needs to just get some of this stuff out of her system. I will try on the ball gowns, the crazy tiara crap, and hell, I'll even "consider" a curly up-do with crystals, but in the end, I know she will be willing to give me a break and have my way on the big day. Who knows, maybe her making me keep an open mind will lead to something awesome.
As long as I don't have this look on the big day:
I'll be ok. (Not to say this is a BAD look. It's not, it's quite beautiful. But I'm not jumping on that royal wedding fever most brides have themselves on.)
I have found myself more and more attracted to the simplicity of draping. I've always loved the drape look. I don't know how many times I've bought a shirt, skirt, or dress because it has the effortless draped touch. I hate explaining it like this, but think: toga. Sort of. I mean, it sounds stupid, but if you put that idea in someones head it will help them understand what I mean by "draping".
A dress that I've been slowly obsessing over the last month is this One Shoulder Gown with Asymmetrically Draped Skirt from Davids Bridal. It's a part of the surprisingly beautiful collection Vera Wang did for them. I love it, but honestly...it's too early to say if it would be the one. Besides, what if I see it and the fabric is crap!? I can only hope it's not.
I think I may have let my family fall in love with Claire Pettibone though. I showed them this dress back in late January and they seemed to love it. It's expensive as hell, but over the last few months, they continuously show these dresses from this exact same designer.
Here are some market week photos taken from CP's blog. Beautiful!
I love that natural flow of the looks. The flowers are just the right amount of drama, but they are subtle still. I'd to try on their dress and find that it wears me instead of the other way around. :( I'm tempted by that Claire Pettibone!
Luckily, my Mom and Dad are being wonderful. They are looking forward to putting this all together and love these grand ideas they are coming up with. I keep having to VETO things of course. Like a chocolate fountain. Although it sounds great, maybe for the shower, I don't want one at the wedding ruining linens. Those things are messy, tasty too! ;)
Today Marcus and I ventured to Target for one thing- a bathmat. Turned into a few things (because who goes to Target for one thing and comes home with just that ONE thing?!) I actually bought a planner. I think it will be helpful for my California trip in June. I need to list off the things that need to be done and by the end of the trip I need to be DONE with it all. The planner is simple- paper, folder space, and a clipboard front. Helpful for when I go dress shopping/cake tasting. I need to remember details because I'm horrible when it comes to several options.
I showed my Mom that idea for my hair on the big-day. As usual, she said no, it's too...blah.
I have to keep telling her:
- I don't want to look like a fairy princess.
- I don't want to look like I'm going to my Jr. Prom.
- I want to look natural. Elegant & natural!
I think when I say natural though she thinks hippie. I'm the first daughter of FOUR getting married. She needs to just get some of this stuff out of her system. I will try on the ball gowns, the crazy tiara crap, and hell, I'll even "consider" a curly up-do with crystals, but in the end, I know she will be willing to give me a break and have my way on the big day. Who knows, maybe her making me keep an open mind will lead to something awesome.
As long as I don't have this look on the big day:
I'll be ok. (Not to say this is a BAD look. It's not, it's quite beautiful. But I'm not jumping on that royal wedding fever most brides have themselves on.)
I have found myself more and more attracted to the simplicity of draping. I've always loved the drape look. I don't know how many times I've bought a shirt, skirt, or dress because it has the effortless draped touch. I hate explaining it like this, but think: toga. Sort of. I mean, it sounds stupid, but if you put that idea in someones head it will help them understand what I mean by "draping".
A dress that I've been slowly obsessing over the last month is this One Shoulder Gown with Asymmetrically Draped Skirt from Davids Bridal. It's a part of the surprisingly beautiful collection Vera Wang did for them. I love it, but honestly...it's too early to say if it would be the one. Besides, what if I see it and the fabric is crap!? I can only hope it's not.
I think I may have let my family fall in love with Claire Pettibone though. I showed them this dress back in late January and they seemed to love it. It's expensive as hell, but over the last few months, they continuously show these dresses from this exact same designer.
Here are some market week photos taken from CP's blog. Beautiful!
I love that natural flow of the looks. The flowers are just the right amount of drama, but they are subtle still. I'd to try on their dress and find that it wears me instead of the other way around. :( I'm tempted by that Claire Pettibone!