This weekend ended with my decisions on bridesmaids dresses from Davids Bridal. All four of my gals will be wearing something difference on my wedding day. I picked the color (marine) and the approximate length (knee), but I am glad I let them try on whatever dresses they liked and felt good in. I know not everybody actually looks good in dresses that say they are flattering on anyone. And styles that one woman might pick for herself might look awful on another body type. So I gave them directions this morning via e-mail to buy the dresses from their ranking. (I had them select their Top four picks.)
This weekend also had J and me taking our wedding invite photo with our friend Kristy. We went to Stern Grove and took advantage of the beautiful sunny weather in the Sunset. Next stop, pick the photo we want to use for the invitation.
Mar 29, 2010
Mar 18, 2010
Checklist Update
We've folded 350 cranes so far!
What we've completed:
Ceremony reservation
Reception site reservation
Bought bridal shoes
Bought wedding dress
Reserved our hotel room
Submitted agreement for group rate
Selected the bridesmaids
Selected wedding colors (not so much a theme)
Bought rsvp cards
Asked our officiant
Things in progress:
Bridesmaids dresses
Save the Date e-mail
Invites and envelopes
Photography
Crane production
Branch collection
Music for wedding and reception
Event insurance (gotta remember to purchase this for the ceremony site!!)
Reservation of NJ reception/blessing
On the horizon:
Cake selection (cupcakes?)
Flower selection
Groomsmen selection...
Groom and groomsmen ties
Collection of table numbers
Collection of rocks :-)
Honeymoon location/date selection
Still in the distance:
Catering menu
Beverages purchase
Placecard purchase and creation
Car rental to get the ceremony
Hair "design" and veil purchase
Makeup purchase
Jewelry purchase
Rehearsal dinner arrangement
Bridesmaids luncheon
Catering for NJ (pizza and sub sandwiches)
Plane tickets to NJ
How am I doing??
What we've completed:
Ceremony reservation
Reception site reservation
Bought bridal shoes
Bought wedding dress
Reserved our hotel room
Submitted agreement for group rate
Selected the bridesmaids
Selected wedding colors (not so much a theme)
Bought rsvp cards
Asked our officiant
Things in progress:
Bridesmaids dresses
Save the Date e-mail
Invites and envelopes
Photography
Crane production
Branch collection
Music for wedding and reception
Event insurance (gotta remember to purchase this for the ceremony site!!)
Reservation of NJ reception/blessing
On the horizon:
Cake selection (cupcakes?)
Flower selection
Groomsmen selection...
Groom and groomsmen ties
Collection of table numbers
Collection of rocks :-)
Honeymoon location/date selection
Still in the distance:
Catering menu
Beverages purchase
Placecard purchase and creation
Car rental to get the ceremony
Hair "design" and veil purchase
Makeup purchase
Jewelry purchase
Rehearsal dinner arrangement
Bridesmaids luncheon
Catering for NJ (pizza and sub sandwiches)
Plane tickets to NJ
How am I doing??
Mar 6, 2010
And the Winner is: Forget Me Knots
Yesterday I took a half day and went for round two at Forget Me Knots and La Boutique Des Brides with my bridesmaid Jen. It was a great day. I tried on a sample dress in lace (not me at all) and another one that I don't think I tried on during my first visit. I had been set on not buying my dress there two weeks ago, but the one dress kept creeping up in my mind. It was the first one I really liked and it was what I was comparing everything else to. But it was over my price range (as I mentioned in a previous post).
I tried it on again, mostly to get more information on it in case I bought it online. It fit well, beading didn't bother me, and it looked as good as I remembered. This time was a much better experience. I found out about their one discount that they do give, which turned it into a possible option! Pricing-wise their discount put it in the same ranks as the dress I liked at La Boutique Des Brides.
We headed to Hilda's store for a late afternoon appointment. She is so enthusiastic and proud of her dresses it is almost contagious! The dress I was considering was a lovely Maggie Sottero, classic look with a modern feel. I loved the stitching and long lines of the front. I wasn't a fan of the embellishment or the span of the mermaid/a-line bottom half, but the top looked great. The dress was also too big, so it was hard to envision what it would look like if it fit properly. I decided with Jen's help that it was a little too formal for the time of day anyway and made the choice to go for the dress that had already captured my heart.
This afternoon I called FMK and went back to get fitted for a size. I paid for it, and this summer I will have the beautiful dress that I will marry J in. :-)
I never got the ultimate take-my-breath-away/hand me a kleenex moment as I tried it on. But I felt beautiful. I got more of the nervous, nausea feeling and a little choked up as I headed to the boutique to buy it. I think maybe that is because while you can reserve a place for a party anytime, you buy a dress for your wedding (hopefully) once. That part of me made me sentimental and emotional (the fact that I am getting married to a wonderful man and now I am one step closer to it) rather than the dress itself. Although I am going to look smokin' hot! :-)
I tried it on again, mostly to get more information on it in case I bought it online. It fit well, beading didn't bother me, and it looked as good as I remembered. This time was a much better experience. I found out about their one discount that they do give, which turned it into a possible option! Pricing-wise their discount put it in the same ranks as the dress I liked at La Boutique Des Brides.
We headed to Hilda's store for a late afternoon appointment. She is so enthusiastic and proud of her dresses it is almost contagious! The dress I was considering was a lovely Maggie Sottero, classic look with a modern feel. I loved the stitching and long lines of the front. I wasn't a fan of the embellishment or the span of the mermaid/a-line bottom half, but the top looked great. The dress was also too big, so it was hard to envision what it would look like if it fit properly. I decided with Jen's help that it was a little too formal for the time of day anyway and made the choice to go for the dress that had already captured my heart.
This afternoon I called FMK and went back to get fitted for a size. I paid for it, and this summer I will have the beautiful dress that I will marry J in. :-)
I never got the ultimate take-my-breath-away/hand me a kleenex moment as I tried it on. But I felt beautiful. I got more of the nervous, nausea feeling and a little choked up as I headed to the boutique to buy it. I think maybe that is because while you can reserve a place for a party anytime, you buy a dress for your wedding (hopefully) once. That part of me made me sentimental and emotional (the fact that I am getting married to a wonderful man and now I am one step closer to it) rather than the dress itself. Although I am going to look smokin' hot! :-)
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