Looking Forward to the Fun Stuff!

Looking forward to these things:

Shopping with bridesmaids for their dresses (Spring)
My gown fittings (late spring, mid summer)
Picking out the love potion flavors! (summer)
Assembling the love potion favors! (summer)
Shoe shopping (spring/summer)
Engagement shoot (March)
Cake Tasting (Spring)
Food Tasting (Spring)
Bachellorette Party (summer)
Bridal Shower (maybe) (summer)
My dad being there at the wedding
Being married finally!

There's probably more to be excited about but this is what comes to mind right now!

cute idea to get guests involved

cute, but may be redundant in our case since we are having the photo guest book at the wedding!

From the response cards of a couple on wedding bee: the bottom of the response card read, “Please use the reverse side of this card to provide marriage advice, whimsical doodles, flattering caricatures and/or well wishes!” The back of the card was blank. We have now received about a third of our RSVPs, and the entertainment only continues!

More Invite Research

http://www.retailpackaging.com/categories/11-gift-boxes/products/2165-matte-color-boxes This site sells boxes that would be nice for invitations if we go that route. (probably wont but just in case)

http://www.bluedotpapershop.com/ has affordable invitation envelopes (folded )

I like this idea of using string to tie it all together. Especially since I do not like ribbons!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62399309/real-wood-wedding-invitation-fall-birch

Real Wood Invitations - Birch Trees:

http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/mrs-irish-ps-wood-veneer-invitations

This woman made her own wooden invites. I love the finished look:


http://www.etsy.com/shop/jujubee455?ref=seller_info - they have some yummy looking invites too

http://www.etsy.com/shop/lvandy27?ref=seller_info

http://www.zazzle.com/custom_stationery/gifts?cg=196654214486150514
http://www.envelopements.com/ has nice stationary for diy assembling

I like this invite

Lovely!!!!!!

zazzle.com

http://www.zazzle.com/pixdezines_vintage_cream_swirls_invitations-161918190610941589

Did we just become best friends?

Soooo... I've thrown my enchanted forest wedding ideas (along with inspirational photos) to a couple of florist/event designers. And they both quoted me anywhere between 8-12000 dollars?!?!?

I do not want to pay that much for decor and event design. I still want to use one of their services and will meet to see if a happy less than medium can be reached. Might have to downsize a big on the grand scale, and have forest touches.. can't bring the forest into the ballroom !!! lol.

With that being said, I might have some diy projects underway. http://www.save-on-crafts.com/ might have just become my close friend!

A runner up: http://www.earthflora.com/

Marriott Ballroom

The ideas are pouring in

Now that I have my theme in mind, the ideas are rolling in for me and i am super inspired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The tentative date will be October 7th if we go with the Marriott.
i think i want unique seating arrangement like this. and i like the idea of pinks and purples for an enchanted forest too. i'lll let the base color of the venue decide. the tables are great because this is the first time we are combining friends family sorors colleagues and community folks all in one. i haven't been this excited in some time.  we are touring a space this weekend that looks like the one in this picture...

Of course I'll need to see if our venue will allow for the draping of the greenery.. come to think of it.. this space looks like the hyatt at the bellevue... hmmm