Invitation Experiment {2}

I was so excited to find these buttons! Perfect for the idea I had in mind. Perfect for that small 'antiquey' touch I was looking for. Here is a sample invitation that I just whipped up, close to what I'm assuming will be the final product. The BFF mentioned that he liked the idea of a monogram. So I think a 'D' and 'S' on the front, along with the date of the wedding, may be the perfect touch!

 

  

Something pretty and scrolling like this monogram.

 

I also made a pocket on the inside of the invitation to have a place for a map and any other information that needs to be relayed.

Yipee! It's Feb 7th and my goal for January was to have the invitations figured out. Check!

In the Family - Our Photographer

I believe part of the joy of weddings is sharing it with family and close friends. People who care about you, people who have known you your whole life, people who have helped raise you, seen you grow into the person you are today, people you have come to know in friendship, who hold a place in your heart. I believe that these people are the ones you want to share this amazing day with, and they want to be there too.

Part of that, for me, also transfers into the people who play a bigger role on the day of, and before the wedding. Involvement of those you love is also a big deal to me. I want people to know that they mean something to me; therefore, if they are willing, I want to involve them in some way. Big or small.

How, you might ask, is this leading to our wedding photography? Well, Derek is my brother in law and he is also a gifted photographer. He was also the first one to offer his skills for our wedding! (he also does a great job at graphic design). That is a lot of ‘also’s’, but what can I say, the guys got skills. And I was happy that he was so willing to share them with us for our wedding.

I’m into the artistic side the photographs as well as capturing our personalities. And I know he’ll be able to all that and more! I’d like to share some of his work!

Thanks Steph and Derek for these photos.

Outdoor floral decor

Last weekend was spent narrowing down ideas for the wedding decor both with my dad (who is growing some of the flowers) and with the tent rental company! It was a lot. But these are some of the ideas myself, and my dad and mom collaborated on. (sorry bff you were too tired!)

So you know we are setting up a tent. And my dad had all these great ideas for outdoor decor.  (ya people, my dad rocks!) The first was a trellis idea outside the tent. We negotiated on what type of flower would climb the trellises but finally agreed upon Sweetpeas, mostly because they smell delectable but also because they are beautifully delicate. So my dad said he would actually build the trellis structures too! What a man!
This is just an idea found online, but I really like it!

This is a sweetpea climbing up.

They come in all sorts of shades!

Another idea is to have some giant planters at the ceremony entrance and later move them to the tent entrance. Something full and gorgeous like this!

Invitation Experiment

One of our goals by the end of January is to have the invitations finalized.  So to start the month off right I paid a visit to a favorite Toronto store, The Paper Place. I was hoping to get inspired by something there to come up with a creative invitation. Here are two samples of what I designed. I'm not totally impressed with either of them. So most likely they are not going to be the final product. I do like the green! Green is a must.

This is a long 'tea' length sample.

The top of the invite with some pretty ribbon.

A basic 5.5 x 7 sample.

Of course another touch of ribbon.

So there you have it. I think I want something with a little more umph! Or maybe a vintage type feel.

I found this sample online. I like the lace, but not sure if the BFF will approve. Might be to girly. *shrug* I don't know?

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. 

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?

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.