Yeah just a few more cobwebs.... But I've been busy!!
In just over two weeks I will be walking down to aisle to become Mrs. Blake Scurlock. And let me tell you, I can't wait!!
The planning process has been fun, interesting, tiring, overwhelming... And so weird. I'm used to planning things for other people or worrying more about what other people will enjoy, and now it's about me and Blake, what we want, what we will remember forever. But Blake has been so great. He's been so helpful and involved, but especially patient -- I'm not one to be too decisive :)
Here's a peek at what's to come....
My decided colors are eggplant, granny apple green, bright yellow with some ivory and silver. I know the last two seem random, but it will all come together. We are going for a very vintage, classic feel - both timeless and reminiscent of the 1940s.
My girls will be wearing a dupioni silk Alfred Sung dress, style d497, in Majestic. It's tough to tell in some photos, but it is a very deep eggplant. The guys will be wearing a light gray Michael Kors suit that we got at Mens Warehouse. (unfortunately, I don't think they're available anywhere...)
And I'm wearing..... Oh, wait. For that one you'll have to wait! But I can tell you that it's ivory and champagne and very lovely :) I can't wait to wear it. I will show you my shoes! I got them at a local shop, Marti & Liz, for only a quarter of the price. I'm pretty proud of that.
I think deciding what everyone would wear was one of the hardest decisions of all. I can't even begin to calculate the hours I spent searching looking through bridal magazines, searching online and visiting stores to see dresses -- then add in the hours my little sister spent looking = craziness. And it was almost as bad for the guys. But for them I'm just glad we found the perfect suit and didn't settle on a tux. (my man is gonna look hot!!)
Ok, sorry.
The ceremony was actually easier to decide on. Once we settled on a general location, downtown Franklin, we had limited resources. After a few church visits, we found the perfect one: Franklin Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The best part: since we have to keep the wedding relatively small, our friends and family members who can't attend or we couldn't invite, can watch the service via webcam on the church website. I love technology! Especially since my great-grandmother won't be able to make the trip; she can still see me in my dress and watch as I become Blake's wife. How awesome is that?
The reception will be at Financial Peace Conference Center (for all of you wedding crashers). We are actually having a full big band come! I can't tell you how excited I am for that!! I hardly care about any of the decorations - they will be the decoration! But really, I'm the girl that grew up loving Tommy Dorsey and swing, while my sister was a fan of Glen Miller. This is our jam. :) But really, Radio Daze, I'm expecting big things.
I want to share with you some of the inspiration for the reception decor, but I read wedding blogs daily for personal and professional use... And I have no idea where half of my inspiration photos came from. So I will keep those for my personal viewing and just tell you some of the ideas! For the centerpieces we are stacking hardback books with DIY mercury glass vases and flowers/candles. Our guestbook table will have an antique typewriter and paper to write on (since typing isn't everyone's strong point!). There will be lace, doilies, vintage cameras, a vintage suitcase, and lots of silver platters. If I can pull this off and round up my vision... It's going to be awesome. It's just a lot of "if"s right now.
My one piece of advice so far in this planning process: never settle for a price. Keep asking until you find the vendor you can afford for the product you want. It's so worth the extra inquiries. I never thought I would be able to get all of my flowers for less than $800... But I set a budget for $400 or less, and that's what I got. Then I started getting worried about the cost of having mine and everyone else's hair done for the wedding. First I agreed to a cost of $100 for myself, then asked around/begged my friend for references, and found a girl who is experienced, well recommended, and comes at a cost of $35. We're down to the wire and every cost cut is huge. The crazy thing is, here I am planning a wedding in a city that I'm relatively new to, and I didn't think I had connections or friends that could help me in the process. Wow have I been wrong. I definitely haven't received the support that I may have if I still lived in Texas and was planning there, but even with my smaller supply of friends here, I have been blessed.
Ok, sorry.
The ceremony was actually easier to decide on. Once we settled on a general location, downtown Franklin, we had limited resources. After a few church visits, we found the perfect one: Franklin Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The best part: since we have to keep the wedding relatively small, our friends and family members who can't attend or we couldn't invite, can watch the service via webcam on the church website. I love technology! Especially since my great-grandmother won't be able to make the trip; she can still see me in my dress and watch as I become Blake's wife. How awesome is that?
The reception will be at Financial Peace Conference Center (for all of you wedding crashers). We are actually having a full big band come! I can't tell you how excited I am for that!! I hardly care about any of the decorations - they will be the decoration! But really, I'm the girl that grew up loving Tommy Dorsey and swing, while my sister was a fan of Glen Miller. This is our jam. :) But really, Radio Daze, I'm expecting big things.
I want to share with you some of the inspiration for the reception decor, but I read wedding blogs daily for personal and professional use... And I have no idea where half of my inspiration photos came from. So I will keep those for my personal viewing and just tell you some of the ideas! For the centerpieces we are stacking hardback books with DIY mercury glass vases and flowers/candles. Our guestbook table will have an antique typewriter and paper to write on (since typing isn't everyone's strong point!). There will be lace, doilies, vintage cameras, a vintage suitcase, and lots of silver platters. If I can pull this off and round up my vision... It's going to be awesome. It's just a lot of "if"s right now.
My one piece of advice so far in this planning process: never settle for a price. Keep asking until you find the vendor you can afford for the product you want. It's so worth the extra inquiries. I never thought I would be able to get all of my flowers for less than $800... But I set a budget for $400 or less, and that's what I got. Then I started getting worried about the cost of having mine and everyone else's hair done for the wedding. First I agreed to a cost of $100 for myself, then asked around/begged my friend for references, and found a girl who is experienced, well recommended, and comes at a cost of $35. We're down to the wire and every cost cut is huge. The crazy thing is, here I am planning a wedding in a city that I'm relatively new to, and I didn't think I had connections or friends that could help me in the process. Wow have I been wrong. I definitely haven't received the support that I may have if I still lived in Texas and was planning there, but even with my smaller supply of friends here, I have been blessed.
I can't wait to share photos. For now I'll end with one of my favorite engagement photos.....
