Ceremony Decor

I really like the way this looks: poms and candles, lining the aisle.

{via Style Me Pretty}

This is actually a picture of the gazebo at The Winfield Inn where we will be saying our "I dos!" And, I would love it to look a lot like this!

{via Bouquets of Austin}

Details, Little Details

I've been thinking a lot about details lately, details that really don't matter a year out from my wedding. Oh wait! It is almost 11 months, so I guess I can fixate on tiny things. Yes!

Velvet ribbon really matters to me at the moment. I know, I know, it's silly. But, look how cool it looks:

{via Ruffled}

{via Style Me Pretty}

In the spirit of keeping it random, this shoot from Green Wedding Shoes is gorgeous. All the tiny details, and paper butterflies... perfect.

More later!

Directionless Musings

It's been a very directionless Saturday, so unfortunately that turned into a directionless post...

These came in the mail today! Nick thought I was crazy, no joke, as I ripped open the package and pulled out a bag of these little tags. I think I squealed too. What he fails to realize is that a creative spirit has taken over my body... yes... I have plans for these tags.

These could be adorable escort cards, kind of like this:

{via Style Me Pretty}

Though, I think I might like to jazz them up a little more, maybe use a typewriter font, or do a cool cutout on the edge. I love the idea of including some dilapidated old windows in the decor, so maybe that could be where the escort cards hang?

{via Jose Villa}

In other news, the Instax Mini has been getting some attention. It accompanied us on a trip to visit two of my favorite people in the world (hi Mom and Dad!) and documented some of the fun:

Lastly, I am obsessed with this calligraphy-like wall art I got from Oh My Deer Handmades. The wall looks so much cozier now, and this sign will definitely have to be used somewhere, somehow in the wedding decor...

Okay, off to go get something done, mostly so I can check it off my to-do list!

Pages of Our Lives

Last night's flower consultation was phenomenal. One of my favorite parts was when I mentioned that Nick and I love to read. She got an excited look on her face and jotted down "readers" at the top of the consultation form. From there, we started brainstorming different ways books and book pages can figure into the decor... and not just stacking them on tables, as I was originally thinking.

We went from stacking them on tables...

{via Style Me Pretty}

to creating table runners...

{both via Style Me Pretty}

to using the pages in less obvious ways...

{via The Nester}

{via The Nester}

{via Style Unveiled}

{via Style Me Pretty}

{via Ruffled}

to wrapping the base of the boutonnieres in tiny pieces of antique looking paper (which I couldn't find any pictures of!).

So many ideas...

Life: March, one year out.

I've been collecting all this cool stuff for the wedding and hoarding it away in a hope chest my dad made for me. (Hey Dad, the hope chest is actually being used for its intended purpose! Woot!) Yesterday it dawned on me, after drooling over a few lifestyle blogs, that this stuff was too pretty to sit in a trunk for a year. Why not put it all to use now so that by March 8th, 2013 all these little knickknacks and details will already have stories?

So, I began beautifying the apartment with my new toys. Nothing too spectacular, just making the normal a tiny bit prettier.

Smoochy picture now resides on the TV console

Awesome basin holds ugly remotes

Hello TV area, you are looking spiffy!

Cool jug hanging out with my books

Little kitchen table set up makes me happy-- that is my great grandmother's hankie

Books and Fleetwood Mac adorn the bar

Thrifted blue jar/mug now brings order to the make-up brush madness

Streamers and Inspirations

Some pretty pictures to end the night. I have been looking for non-floral gazebo decoration ideas:

Love this streamer garland.

{via Green Wedding Shoes}

This is just because I love her hair down and the big flower.

{via Style Me Pretty}

This is perfection. 

{via Bow Ties and Bliss}

Crafty

I was feeling crafty tonight after staring at Pinterest for hours. Oh Pinterest, why must you be so addictive? And, I pulled out the ribbon, lace and embroidery hoop I bought from Hobby Lobby last week. This was the idea:

the one on the right

{via Green Wedding Shoes}

{via Style Me Pretty}

Well, I think I need a lot more ribbon and lace, but here is the started ribbon hangy thing:

I rather like what I am seeing develop. A few more ribbon spools and some more lace scraps, and I might have a fun little decoration. This one is massive, and I think I would like to make some smaller ones. I will post a picture when it is all done! 

Finds

I have found way too many amazing things this past week. The only thing I am slightly worried about is that my stuff might take over the house and Nick might begin to think I am a hoarder. I guess we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Besides all the amazing vessels and vases I have picked up, I started a new project that is either crazy or ingenious: I am collecting mismatched china plates for the reception. I love the look and it is so fun to rummage for pretty old china pieces. We'll see how that goes... and if you think I'm crazy, you are probably right.

Show and Tell:

And here something in honor of my newfound succulent obsession:

Flowers Flowers!

Meeting with floral designers is a girls dream come true. You've got a talented designer with a pen and a note pad asking you what you want, and showing you loads of pretty pictures. Yes please. Maybe I need a career change? Just a few snapshots of inspiration:

Poppies and mason jars, orange and white

{via Be U Weddings floral design by Wild Poppy}

Big leaves and lots of texture!

{via Style Me Pretty}

Perfection in a bouquet-- add some trailing leaves and I might just die.

{via Flora Grubb}

Succulents are such strange little plants, therefore I love them and their odd beauty.

{unknown}

This shape is perfect-- love the wispy, just-picked feel.

{via Style Me Pretty}

These bottles are the inspiration behind the weekly Goodwill trips.

{Via Style Me Pretty}

I'm loving ranunculus, succulents, big leaves and greenery, buds popping out of little vases and quirky vessels, and bold orange pops of color.

More Shoes and Flowers

I got home from work today to find a box on my doorstep. Shoes! I tried them on, and declared them the champions. (I apologize for the bland, unpainted toenails.)

In other wedding news, Caitlin (my maid of honor) and I met with a really wonderful florist today. She and I had way too much fun talking about all my ideas, looking at pictures, and brainstorming. Nothing is set in stone yet, but it was a fun first meeting.

Lastly, how can anyone resist this stud? There we go-- this is what it is all for. I can't wait to be this man's wife!!

The Winfield and some fun finds

I have become obsessed with Goodwill, antique stores, rummage sales and the like. Because I can find things like these:

(Excuse the weird finger)

Hobby Lobby is also my new friend. I went there today and got this stuff for my first wedding project!

The goal is to make something like this, with shades of blues and lace, but who knows... that could change!

{via Style Me Pretty}

Here are a few more amazing pictures of The Winfield Inn! When Nick and I visited, I knew immediately that this was it. There are rescue horses happily grazing in a field, a gorgeous old house, sprawling grounds, quaint twinkle lights everywhere, and the potential for lots of naturally growing flowers. SO my style. And the wedding coordinators onsite are the sweetest, happiest girls. Robyn is our coordinator, and she got my vision immediately, even forwarding me a blog post of a bride who used stacks of books as decorations.

{All via Style Me Pretty}