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Long Time No Blog
First of all, sorry for the lack of blogging in the past few months. I completed my first semester of Graduate School in May and have been recovering ever since. However, as I told Kelly: Intensive wedding planning is commencing now that summer is upon us here in Southeast Missouri.
A lot and a little has transpired since my last post.
1) If you have been searching for milk vases via antique stores in the area, I apologize. Kelly and I have pretty much cleaned everyone out. She is using them as her centerpieces.
2) I have decided to forgo a wedding cake and am instead making cupcakes-myself, for the reception. If you have any great strawberry or lemon cupcake recipes, send them my way--please!
3) Printing and making my own invitations. I have a pretty awesome printer, some great craft skills, so this should be easy, right?
4) Etsy. My new favorite place to troll for wedding paraphernalia. I have known about etsy for a while, but she and I have recently become best friends.
5) Bridesmaid dresses. A growing trend is to let your bridesmaids choose a dress, to their liking that is within your chosen color palette and within their style and budget. I have chosen to go this route after much debating. I had some traditional BM dresses picked out, however, after looking at them---I mean really looking at them...I decided for most of my ladies, the dress did not reflect their personality. I like this route because it lets their personalities shine through at the ceremony and it is price appropriate for their budget.
6) Grooms attire and groomsmen. I think that we have come to an agreement that tuxes just do not fit the occasion. Suits are more appropriate. Can I rent suits? Hmm....and if so, are they less expensive than tux rental? For groomsmen, should I just say, wear this color of dress pant and I will provide the shirt and tie? Decisions...and should they all have the same tie or should they match the lady they are walking down the aisle with? Thoughts?
7) Making my bouquets. I bought the flowers, now it is time to create. I have started on them and I personally feel they look great. Pictures will have to follow.
Now I just need to find a seamstress for my dress. And I would really like it if the alterations do not cost more than my $200 dress. Any referrals?
So, as you can see, I have been busy and in between all of that, I have been helping Kelly get ready for her wedding in August.
Happy Wednesday!
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