I am suppose to be planning a wedding for Feb 2009. But I am stuck. Creatively stuck. Which is the weirdest thing since I would fancy myself a creative person.
The only thing that I have concrete is our location and date. The deposit has been put down. I also have made save the dates to send to my friends and family that don't live near me.
What I have left to accomplish?:
1. Videographer
2. Photographer
3. Firm Color Choices, Currently I am all over the jewel toned spectrum
4. Centerpieces I like these I want the tree centerpieces to be family trees at each persons table. We may have our family tree at the entrance where people normally sign. The tree will have pictures of us and our family.
5. Bridesmaid color, dress designer, and fabric.. They will be picking their own dress
6. My dress. I've tried a few on so far but eh. I'm also waiting to see if I lose another 20 pounds by May 2008
7. Flowers, what kind, where from, am I going to make them?
8. Our "song"... I thought you are my sunshine, since he always said it but then I listened to ALL of the lyrics, it makes me want to slit my wrist. But my Eeyore that sings it is incredibly cute.
9. Invitations, we want something recycled/recyclable or plant-able.
10. Favors. I was thinking single serve Christmas puddings. Homemade mix for people to make at home.
11. Honeymoon... Um. I don't even know if we are having one.
12. DJ or live band
13. Theme. So far it's moroccan. I thought that an Asian theme would feel a little contrived. And although a perfect pair would be another cute overly used theme, Michael hates pears and apples. Maybe we can be the slippery bananas?
14. Bridesmaid, Groomsmen, Kids, and Parents gifts
15. Hair and Makeup, I may do my own, both.
See it's the whole damn thing.
I do hope that all of my attendants get along or are at least civil. That's my one true wish.
So that's it. It seems a bit less daunting writing it down. I need more spray paint for the trees and some pots to see how it will look. Michael will be out of town for most of the week, so perhaps I will go look around.
Ahh..
*edited on 02/12/08 to say that I got a new job. I start on the 25th. I'm extra excited to leave the shit hole I've been working in. BTW I'm sure that's why i haven't done my wedding things.
The only thing that I have concrete is our location and date. The deposit has been put down. I also have made save the dates to send to my friends and family that don't live near me.
What I have left to accomplish?:
1. Videographer
2. Photographer
3. Firm Color Choices, Currently I am all over the jewel toned spectrum
4. Centerpieces I like these I want the tree centerpieces to be family trees at each persons table. We may have our family tree at the entrance where people normally sign. The tree will have pictures of us and our family.
5. Bridesmaid color, dress designer, and fabric.. They will be picking their own dress
6. My dress. I've tried a few on so far but eh. I'm also waiting to see if I lose another 20 pounds by May 2008
7. Flowers, what kind, where from, am I going to make them?
8. Our "song"... I thought you are my sunshine, since he always said it but then I listened to ALL of the lyrics, it makes me want to slit my wrist. But my Eeyore that sings it is incredibly cute.
9. Invitations, we want something recycled/recyclable or plant-able.
10. Favors. I was thinking single serve Christmas puddings. Homemade mix for people to make at home.
11. Honeymoon... Um. I don't even know if we are having one.
12. DJ or live band
13. Theme. So far it's moroccan. I thought that an Asian theme would feel a little contrived. And although a perfect pair would be another cute overly used theme, Michael hates pears and apples. Maybe we can be the slippery bananas?
14. Bridesmaid, Groomsmen, Kids, and Parents gifts
15. Hair and Makeup, I may do my own, both.
See it's the whole damn thing.
I do hope that all of my attendants get along or are at least civil. That's my one true wish.
So that's it. It seems a bit less daunting writing it down. I need more spray paint for the trees and some pots to see how it will look. Michael will be out of town for most of the week, so perhaps I will go look around.
Ahh..
*edited on 02/12/08 to say that I got a new job. I start on the 25th. I'm extra excited to leave the shit hole I've been working in. BTW I'm sure that's why i haven't done my wedding things.
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3. Firm Color Choices
UK: Kingfisher Blue
US: were told we were having peach and forest green whether we liked it or not
4. Centerpieces
UK: we just had a little namecard for everyone
US :they had enormous silver ones with slits in but basically you couldn't see the folks on the other side of the table or talk to them properly so they were utterly naff.
7. Flowers
I would say don't make them - you'll have enough pressure upon you without a production deadline at a time when you need to remain composed. One of the ladies at Stitch 'n Bitch is knitting bunting for her wedding later this year and now that's about all she ever knits.
8. Our "song"...
UK: It was a civil wedding so there was no music there but we taped our own for the reception
US: We chose 'I'll never find another you'' by The Seekers, although the wedding singer 'Mr Music' absolutely slaughtered it *cringe**shudder*
10. Favors. I was thinking single serve Christmas puddings. Homemade mix for people to make at home.
Christmas Pudding In February???? that sounds all wrong and I don't think they'll appreciate anything they have to put effort into - perhaps a teeny bag with a few luxury choccies or something? We gave them a handshake or a kiss on the cheek!
11. Honeymoon... Um. I don't even know if we are having one.
Demand one!!
UK: One day in a nice hotel
US: 3 days in Miami once we'd escaped the iron grip of the in-laws
15. Hair and Makeup, I may do my own, both.
I'm sure you'd do a fine job but at that time you may prefer some assistance see 7.
I'm sure your attendants will be fine on the day - a wedding has a certain gravitas about it.
Anyway congrats and good luck with the new job
Boohbahs rotate in their little spaceship and say their names when you press their tummies down but that' s it they're quite chilled really. I'm happy with their level of performance but was spooked this morning when I pressed their tummies they all said their names and then after I'd left the room one of them said its name again
you should come live with me. we'll trade florida a few of the people who can't drive in any kind of precipitation.