Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Wedding Schmedding

After a year and a half of being engaged, the big day is approaching in May and I feel much less curmudgeonly about it than I did at this time last year. I was so overwhelmed by all the ridiculous nonsense you have to decide as a bride-to-be. Here are a few examples of actual exchanges I have had with various people involved.

Florist: So what are your colors for the wedding, hon?
Me: Um...I don't know, like...wedding colors?
(I found a different florist who understood what I meant by that)
The one I went with has a really cool shop

Me (to invitation printer on Etsy): ...simple, clean and elegant would be best--not too many curlicues or flourishes, and not too much mixing of different fonts to "look" vintage. It would also be great to throw in a little quirkiness without going over-the-top. For example, I LOVE the RSVP card you have listed at the link below with the choice of titles from Mrs. to Marchioness. Even a nod to the fact that it's a library wedding could be fun (like a due date RSVP card or call card) but I'm not set on that idea 100% since I can see where it could get a little cheesy.
(So--elegant, but not too elegant. Quirky, but not cheesy. Please, read my mind.)
Byron ended up designing it and I filled in the text


DJ: So...hypothetically, let's say the moment for the Electric Slide presents itself.
(I just find that funny to think about)

Me: So between all the pattern and colors for the tablecloths, I have literally a million options?
Caterer: Yes, you can customize it to your colors exactly!
Me: Ok. Mom, pick a color.
(she chose slate gray--thumbs up from me)

Byron: Can we put a new washer/dryer on the wedding registry?
Me: No.
Byron: How about a TV stand?
Me: No.
Byron: How about adding to your horse fund?
Me: It's NOT POLITE Byron!

After much grumbling I agreed to a "bridle" shower/steeplechase tailgate party--though I stipulated no gifts and NO PENIS HATS

I suppose this is why wedding planning exists as a career--it's maddening if you're not the Barbie Dream Wedding type! I am glad that I gave myself a lot of time to sort it all out...

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  1. Olivia @ DIY Horse OwnershipFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Good luck to you! I hated planning my wedding. I didn't want to have a fancy wedding, but apparently my wants were not important. I did ban all colors and did a horse theme. We also had a library card RSVP but I forgot to take a picture of it. http://diyhorseownership.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-importance-of-riding-in-your-life.html

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    1. CarlaFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:58 PM

      Ohh I hear you...for example, I'm trying to keep things simple by just telling bridesmaids to wear a black dress they like. According to my mother, it is crazy of me to trust my friends to dress themselves!

      There are just so many ways to waste time, money and effort when it comes to weddings...isn't the important part the marriage afterward?

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  2. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Hahaha, my vendors were constantly surprised at how I just picked everything. I would say "show me an example" and then I'd be like "Yep! Do it just like that" hahaha

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