Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Inspiration


I'm really feeling the square/rectangle shaped boxes for centerpieces.


My favorite flowers. So soft and sweet and beautiful!


Tulips, hydrangea, birch...what's not to love?


I've learned these are called succulents.


I like the different textures of his suit and vest. The layered look is lovely.
This bouquet is also gorgeous.


What an awesome lounge area.


I want green table runners with a white table clothe. 

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

What the Subway will do to you

I commute to work. Everyday for 2 hours a day. There is a lot of time to think if I don't have a book or newspaper. And today was one of those days. This is the list of things to do for the wedding that ran through my mind!

Call Tent rental to confirm my email.
Call caterer to confirm procedure to book him.
Make bridesmaid cards.
Contact girl from church about serving details.
Find bar tender
Make a bar
Find barrels
Make wedding signs
Find ppl to direct parking
Officiant selection
Games to play
Figure out musicians/songs selection
Paper stuff to make: order of cermony, invitations, seating cards, signs

There were lots of sub ideas within the main ones. Overwelmed? I little bit. Does anyone have any input for any of these things?


Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Inspirations - This and That


LOVE THIS! Lemonade Stand.



I like the font they used in this frame.



Pretty Cupcake display



I like her dress.



Hurricane lantern with GORGEOUS hydrangea and roses



So pretty!



I really, really like the look of this wood box centerpiece and the design of the arrangement.  It has a modern yet rustic type look.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Queen Anne's Lace {Love}


Simple and elegant, that is what comes to mind when I think of Queen Anne's Lace. Can you believe it's a 'weed' that grows almost everywhere!?



Invites that are delightful!




 
Green and White, I'm pretty sure this is 'theme' colours I want to go with.




 
I like the lacey outline of the table seating board. Very pretty!

Happy Weekend. BFF and I are off to do our first taste testing for the wedding! Yummo! Free dinner.


DIY Projects (DIYWW)

I know I'm in for a LOT of DIY (Do It Yourself) projects for our wedding. So right now, I am enlisting the help of all those who would like to contribute to our big day. I've already thought that sometime down the road when more details are figured out and a style decided upon, that I will be holding some DIYWW. That stands for Do-It-Yourself-Wedding-Weekends! These weekends will be full of projects that need to tackled in order to get all those little details completed! I look forward to doing this as I love crafty and creative projects, but I know that not all of you will be as enthusiastic about it as me! Don't worry, there will be detailed instructions on what needs to be done. Here is a small sample of some projects that have already been on my mind!


Wedding Signs to help guest know where to park, where to party and where to pee!



Banner flags! My great friend Jess will be in charge of this project as she is an amazing sewer/quilter/creator!

 
There is also this mini flag project I've seen on Project Wedding with all the how -to instructions!
Fun for a kiddi area of the party.













I just feel in LOVE with this wedding canopy. I want it! Will someone help make it with me!?


Some cute banners! This one is from Martha Stewart and even has downloadable letter for printing!

These are just a few for now, there will be more to come!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Vintage / Retro Wedding Hair


I have always wanted to try a hair style from the 30's or some other era that gives off the vintage/retro feel. Those flappers just tickle my fancy. Audrey Hepburn is a fashion and movie icon. And some recent celebs have brought back the old doo's!



 

 

 

 
 Love the hair, not Tyra!

 

 

 
I just love this picture and wanted to share it.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Tent 'Rant'al

Have you ever bought a used car? What about a vacuum from a door sales man? Or those super sharp knives that cost your whole months pay? What, you might ask, does that have to do with our wedding? Well as you know, we need to rent a tent for our outdoor venue which means finding a company that can facilitate and provide what we want and need for the big day. This means having a sight inspection to measure the space and explain all the details of the layout.

On Saturday morning we met with one such site inspector who, more or less, acted like a babbling car salesman, an annoying door to door vacuum seller and a, “lets upgrade to the best” knife swindler, except this guy was trying to convince us that we needed a certain type of cutlery because these are the thing our guests will remember. Last time I checked, as long as you have a fork to eat with, whether or not it had a ‘nice weight’, was what mattered.

Honestly, I’m interested in the tent looking pretty and acting as a shelter, that there is decent lighting, a table and chairs to sit at and plates to eat from. I understand this guy does not know me, but I said a few times that I’m a simple person and do not want nor need something over the top. I do not have the patience for sales people who push their product because they think it’s what we need. Nor do I have patience for someone who does not answer a point blank question, and goes off on a tangent of a story to ‘answer’ it.

This really has been our first face to face experience with something “weddingy.” I did not enjoy it. It told BFF that if we go with this guy (with the package of our choice) that he would have to be the one to deal with him. This is my first wedding rant, and it felt good to get that out!



Thursday, October 15, 2009

Something White

Just some inspirations






Friday, October 9, 2009

I could eat this {flowers}

When I saw these amazing flowers at Design Sponge I just had to get them on my blog. Enjoy this deliciousness! Happy Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend!


 
 
 
 

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Things I {Heart}


This is just a lovely mish-mash of inspirational ideas that tickle my wedding fancy! I certainly hope to incorporate some of these aspects!

A cute little antique table

 
I'd love to find some old wine barrels to place here and there.
It's the perfect height to rest a glass of cool lemonade.

And where better to get a glass than at this totally awesome drink stand!



As a giant fan of antique windows, this seating chart really sparks the love in me!
Check out my post from my other blog about what you can make with old antique window frames!

 

 I {heart} hand painted signs and tin watering cans!

 

I think the addition of parents and grandparents wedding photo's adds such a nice personal touch.

 

Miss matched plates. So fun!