I have a week to go... and I believe this is the time that I need to stop and breathe and look at the big picture. Although, I think I'm doing quite well... checking off the list and whatnot. But it seems everyone else is getting ants in their pants. (maybe I should have made lists for everyone?) Anyhoo... in the spirit of "lists" I thought I'd make a top ten of things that I love (and hopefully come to full fruition) for my wedding, here goes...
#1. no vendors. that's right ladies... I'm not using a single one. no caterer, no set photographer, no florist... might seem crazy. But I'm going to get exactly what I want and not have to pay the "wedding price". All you need is creativity and some friends.
#2. Speaking of no vendors... a girl has still got to have flowers! Rehearsal dinner, you have seen previews of the paper tissue flowers. But for the big day, my friend, Cory is going to be the first to arrive at the Eugene Saturday Market (a gorgeous display of local farming talent) and get all my flowers!! I can't wait to share pics... they're going to be lovely!
#3. JAM. I have been busy this summer to say the least... but one of my favorite projects was making homemade jam for my guest favors. I bought different berries each weekend at the infamous Saturday Market and went home, cooked up some jam, bottled, and packaged them up with little linen covers and copper tags that are stamped "enjoy". How could you not enjoy a favor as sweet as that!
#4. The kids' table... maybe not the most necessary thing. But I had a lot of fun gathering/making things to put on it... and I do believe that happy kids make a party much more fun!
#5. Off the rack. That's right... this little Melange fashionista bought her dress straight off the rack. And I'm so glad that I just didn't stress about it. It met all the criteria... it was a natural fiber (silk), it was simple, and it fit perfectly. I dressed it up with touches of "me" to make it my own. love it!
#6. Speaking of dresses... I love my 'maids' dresses. I got them all from Velvet, my favorite! Each is the same color, different style... (my goal was to get something for them that they WOULD actually wear again. So many brides say those words... but they must not mean it cause I know almost everyone has a bridesmaid dress in their closet, never to be worn again.) Hopefully I did a good job and everyone will look radiant!
#7. I'm getting my hair cut the day of my wedding.... gasp! I know. Seems *crazy*! But it's really not. My hairdresser/good friend is flying from the east coast to come to the wedding. And he's cutting my locks the day of... and I'm SOOOOO excited to have a brand new 'do!
#8. Surprising my Mom... I've made my Mom a surprise gift to give her the day of the wedding. Something that I know she'll love. :)
#9. Kauai... when this is all said and done. Ryan and I get to run off to Kauai and stay and do absolutely nothing if we want to. ahhhh.... so nice!
#10. Ryan... I'm so lucky to be marrying my best friend! I just love him so much! :)
see no stress ;) wish me luck! signed, me {c}
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Posted by: Vintage Pendants | December 29, 2009 at 02:21 AM