Saving the Date

So, I've been a wee bit lazy about posting lately. I've been working a lot and Anthony and I have starting going to the gym. Woo hoo getting in shape! Or just running off the cookie dough I love to eat. ;-)

Anyways, I haven't completely foregone wedding planning. We decided that we were going to send Save the Dates a while ago because our wedding is in a bit of a remote area (yay Oakdale) and also we're getting married on Memorial Day weekend. After much online searching, we found the wonderful Sara Luke of Less Ordinary Designs on Etsy.com. If you ever need customized photo cards or announcements, she is amazing. Here's her shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5409043

Anyways, we're almost done tweeking the final product, I'll post it as soon as it's done. But it's going to feature our engagement photos taken by the awesome Aaron Draper.

Blitz O' Planning

So, today the pool people came!

I have this crazy idea to build a floor over the pool. I know, I know, it's insane, but I think we can squeeze it into the budget...

Anyways, a crew from the local party rental company came around and did official measurements. I'm super excited to finally get the ball rolling on this whole crazy party. AND, bonus, if I figure out this pool-floor thing by the end of the month, Anthony will let me have the wedding at home.

He's a bit nervous about this whole planning thing. I don't really blame him though since I am the one planning it. I'm not really a planner by nature, but this wedding has brought out a new side of me!


Also, in other news, I am officially on crazy mode for my dress from davids bridal. I think I wanna get it...and it will be fancy and wonderful :-)

Here's a cool invite on etsy.com that I love. The peacock, teal, and green scream evening event in my mind. AND, the "evening affair" goes with the fancy dress, yeeee!

Birdcage Veils

Today, being the first Sunday I have had off from my retail job in a long time, I decided to go home and visit my parents and do some wedding planning.  On my way into town, my Mom convinced me to go dress shopping at the local David's Bridal.  I was a bit skeptical at first, I wasn't even ready to go dress shopping yet, but now I think I may have found the one!!!!!

But, it's a bit art deco/40s vibe.

So this got me thinking.....

DO you think I can pull off the vintage birdcage veil look?!?!?

Soooo pretty....puurrrrrrr

Chairs, chairs, and more chairs

So, I really really want Chivari chairs. From the first time I stepped into the rental store and I saw a tablescape with my colors (!!!!) I wanted those stupid chairs. So bad....

I think Anthony thinks I'm crazy

Maybe I am

Is it sane to want to forego reception flowers just to have these?

I know I know, I'm nuts

That Oakdale Bride...

Hello Wedding World!

Remember the first time you used AIM, or myspace, or facebook, and promised yourself you wouldn't get carried away and spend all of your time online?

I'm hoping this blog does not
1. Suck up all my time
2. Turn me into a bridezilla

However, I'm pretty sure the former has already occurred and the latter will (cross your fingers) never be experienced. I've decided to start this blog so that I stop annoying Anthony with crazy wedding ideas and also so I have an outlet to brainstorm.

Anthony (the fiancee) and I are getting married next May and I'm soooooooo excited!!! In the meantime, I'm applying to grad school and working retail (woo hoo!) so I have a lot of time to plan and plan and plan. I love feedback, ideas, and budget friendly solutions so that my parents still love me when this big shebang is all done. Oh yeah, the wedding is next Memorial Day weekend at my parents house :-)