I. am. in. love. with. this. dress.
This is my dress. This is it.
Except.
It’s wayyyy too expensive.
Two Pairs of Shoes and Two Dresses!!
I have come to the awesome realization that I get to choose two dresses and two pairs of shoes. One set for the elopement and one set for the VW** ceremony.
Yay!
I was checking out Nine West … and stumbled across these lovely jewels. They’re not elopement or VW day appropriate, but I still want them.
**VW ceremony= Vow Renewal Ceremony. Why “VW”..I don’t know…ask my crazy brain. 
Groom attire
So I have a vision for Mr. O. I want him in a black suit, skinny tie, one turquoise converse, and one red. Two different color shoes are his usual attire…btw. 
However, I saw this awesome shirt on Jessamyn Harris’s blog. I.LOVE.IT. Mr. O….welll he said it was hideous. So…sigh…it will live in blog land only for us. Oh well it’s an awesome shirt nonetheless.
Long Time No Update..ooops:)
**Sorry for the eternity long delay in posting.**
So we’ve decided to make some changes in our original wedding plan. We’re going to elope this September 5 and then have a vow renewal ceremony complete with reception Sept. 5, 2009. Why? Well, we’re anxious to be married…to start our lives as a married couple…to make that step and make that commitment to each other. Which is why a private elopement will be perfect. We’ll get to commence our lives together in a very private and romantic way that shows and demonstrates our desire to make this about us and not a fancy ceremony or reception. However, we still want our friends and family to be able to share the experience with us…to be able to celebrate our love for each other and for them. Therefore, we’ll invite all of our friends and family to celebrate our one year anniversary together as we renew our vows and have a reception afterward to have personal time with our guests. I get to plan a “wedding” with all the details I’ve been fantasizing about without getting so caught up in those details and forgetting what it is all about in the first place: beginning a marriage.
We’re not sure where we’re going to elope, but afterward we will send out announcements/save-the-dates to let everyone know we’re married and that we’ll be inviting them to celebrate with us in a year’s time.
The Bridesmaids!
Ok so long time no post….
Just a quick look at apparel ideas for my bridesmaids:
Black dresses.
Turquoise Shoes.
Red Tulip Bouquets.
(The dress and shoe style is completely up to the individual…I want them to choose items they love, match their own personal style, and are things they can use again!)
The Church!
Today we scouted out the potential ceremony location. I was told that it was this beautiful, quaint, little traditional white church with wooden pews and floors….so I had this great image in my head. Well boy oh boy this is the first time my mental image was not as good as the real thing! It is sooooo pretty!
I love it. The grounds are beautiful as well! So we’re just waiting on the secretary to get back with us so Mr. O and I can take a look at the inside when he’s here in a few days! yayness:):)
So anyway..here’s a few pictures:
See! so pretty:):)
Anddd I checked with the hotel (Holiday Inn Express) and took a look at the banquet room. It is definitely much smaller than I envisioned but It should hold about 100 people. Which is around what I’m expecting. It’s 225 a day. We can come any time that day to set up food and decorations. The hotel provides tables (round or rectangle), chairs, linens, silverware, and ‘plateware’. Going to run all this over with Mr. O and the parents..:)
Making Progress..if only in my head.. :)
Ok so, I have made some definite decisions!
Colors: Red and Turquoise
Place: Ceremony site needs strong character and need for simple decorations…I want the place to tell and story that highlights our story. One place that stands out in my mind is the church my parents were married in and I grew up in. The downfall to this location is basically the aesthetic value. So…I really want the traditional little white church… Enter solution! There is a certain little white church just north of where I live that offers great potential. We will be scouting out the location and contacts asap!
As far as the reception site is concerned, I could care less what it looks like…that’s what decoration is for! So! if the above mentioned little white church works out there is a hotel nearby that is supposed to have a fairly large banquet room that will accommodate the celebration! yayness
**I also thought how convenient it would be for out of town guests to stay at this particular hotel!
The Board that Inspired it All
I must admit, the first thought of planning a wedding sent me reeling toward visions of quick, short, and simple. No ceremony. Maybe a reception/party.
However, I knew deep down I’d regret not having the ceremony, the reception, the people present…the whole shabang.
So.. when I saw this board:
on Life. Love. Lipstick…I fell In Love with the color scheme.
So there you have it…. blue and turquoise…well shall meander on this walk from there!
