Balloon me over.

I thought about having really big balloon details at our Saturday Bash (the day after reception). But now I'm thinking it would be a really cute photo prop detail for the bridesmaid photos.

I want to take some pictures with the bridesmaids before the ceremony, I just hadn't figured out where or what they would look like. I know that I want them youthful, and playful, and vibrant. I know at least that.

Now the fiance, wants his boys to take preceremony photos at the local comic book store. Pretty dang cool.

I think that balloons are a start.

Bow Tie Beauty.

This is a super spinoff of menswear details for your bridal women. I especially love the suspender touch, connecting to the mixed vintage and modern chains.

You must, check out Old Soul New Heart.

little black dress.

So I went "fake dress shopping" with my maid of honor the other week. We went out looking for appropriate bm dresses, for each one of our weddings. Then, tried on a few... and took pictures to use as examples for our bridal party ladies.

If you remember, I am having them pick out their own black, dress. Which means they should all have completely different styles, since many of them are so different from one another.

By giving some guidelines, and sending some pictures, I hope this will make it a bit more stress free. I can't wait to see what dresses each bm picks out!!

so blue, it's not blue.

I'm busy hunting down some accessories for my maids, as both wedding day attire and also gifts. This necklace from whiteowl is a beauty.

If only it were blue.

go ahead, tell me.

Perhaps this can give you an idea of what I'm looking for, for my maids.

I want some fashion forward, fun accessories that pull the whole sha-bang together.

They are all wearing black cocktail dresses, of their choice, and I want something that unifies their look.

Maybe my question is, is why is it so hard to find these beauties in shades of pinks?? And when I do find what I want, it's like hella expensive.

flowers. flowers. flowers.

Oh light pink silk ranunculus, will I ever find you?

It sure doesn't feel like it.

Briday Party Beatdown.

Go read what A.Mountain.Bride wrote about the expectations put on bridal parties.

Learn a thing or two.

And maybe even avoid yourself a punch to the face, from an angry bridesmaid.

burn, baby burn

After reading this tutorial via My DIY Wedding Day on Calamity Kim, perhaps I will try to make them myself after all.

Then, they'll be exactly as I like.

Cross your fingers for me.

inspiration, bring it on.

I don't know if you've noticed, but my posts have been more and more frequently talking about overall style. My dress. Fiance's cufflinks. BPar-tay flowers. You get the drift.

I think at this stage of planning, I'm trying to nail the style of the wedding party. Now that I've got my dress (!) and veil out of the way, I can finally start looking for shoes and accessories.

As far as my bridesmaids, I've got only a couple things solidified.

Short, black cocktail dress. No cotton, or jersey knit, so that they are formal enough.

Solid black heels.

That's it.

And if you've read some of my previous posts, you may have seen some ideas for hair fascinators, headbands, barrettes. All sorts of good stuff. I just have to figure out exactly what I want. I know I want to incorporate color (shades of pink), and I want accessories that will tie each bridesmaid together. Because though they will all have black cocktail dresses, they will all be different styles.

So the search for style begins.

i'm going to felt you up.

I may have found an alternative to my paper flower bouquets.

Because, I've been a little hesistant about the paper flowers in the bouquets. Not in the centerpieces at all. But most certainly in the bouquets. Why?

Well, I haven't put a bouquet together before. And, I've tried tissue paper flowers before... and let me tell you it wasn't pretty. So needless to say I was a little worried about what I was attempting.

This on the other hand may be an idea worth attempting. Yay.

Sidebar: I already have boatloads of felt, since I make felt monsters for etsy. Score!

bridesmaid swag

I've been trying to brainstorm some ideas for the loverly ladies in my bridal party.

They will all be wearing short, black cocktail dresses. With black heels.

So I want to have fun with colors in some fun accessories. I've been thinking about hair details, like those above from Cultivar. Headbands, bobby pins, fascinators, oh my!

And this would be the best way to bring in the color pink fo' sho.

Consider this my warning, dear blogosphere, of the many more posts to come around bridesmaid swag.

ring tailed lemurs and flamingos.

I finally did it.

I have finally asked my last close girlfriend to be a bridesmaid.

::insert me jumping up and down with glee::

I have been stalling for some time now, because I'm not great at asking people for things. Well perhaps I should clarify. I am not great at asking people for things, if there is a chance they may say no.

So the idea of asking someone to be a bridesmaid, travel out of state, buy a dress and shoes, come to a rehearsal dinner, and whatever else may be associated with bridesmaidial duties...is a stretch for me.

But, the idea of not asking the people I did was not really an option. I couldn't imagine not having the girls I have, with me the day I get married. To have fun, get pretty, say a few vows, and let our hair down for the night- they were exactly who I would want by my side.

So glad I did it.

girlie style

I'm thinking of having an accessory to tie the bridesmaid's fashion together, and these satin barrettes rock.

I'm thinking shades of pink.

What do you think?

Flowers. Ect.

If you don't remember, I've got a limited budget when it comes to flowers. And I've got a BIG bridal party (6 loverly ladies). So I've tossed around the idea of paper peonies (potentially a failure), silk flowers (potentially too expensive), and paper flowers like in the centerpieces (potentially also a failure).

Well these tootsie roll pops are certainly an alternative to the flower bouquet, but does anyone have any other ideas?

Dry wedding? Not a problem.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?