LKocelko

So I've had my fake flowers sitting in our guest room for about three months, and finally decided I needed to buckle down and make my bouquets. I'm making one for my MOH and myself; this one is the one for my MOH. Mine will be mostly purple, with a few white. I want honest opinions. Do these look homemade? I'm worried eveything is going to look clearly like it was a DIY. I have no problem redoing it if it does, I'd rather do that and have it look perfect! I wasn't sure about the gray ribbon. But white just didn't look quite right with the ivory flowers/dress, and we couldn't find the perfect shade of ivory.

I'm wearing Enzoani Evanston Blue Go back for my second fitting next week.

As always, thanks for the tips! I'm like salivating at my desk now

So I was just looking at the EDR website and was reviewing all the restaurant options. I opened up the menus for all the different places, and I am starving now! Everything looks so amazing...I can't wait! If anyone has any recs for where to go or what to get, let me know! Also, what's the deal with this "water journey" at the spa? I'm getting my hair and makeup done the morning of my wedding and was emailed about it. Worth it, waste of time? Is it extra $? Lemme know!

This is a mock-up of our centerpieces. Does it look okay only having the rocks and candle in the smallest vase? It's so small that a flower didn't really fit, plus I didn't want all 3 to look exactly the same.

We bought some of those space saver bags that you can vacuum seal. If nothing else we figure we can put our clothes in there for the trip down.

This is a mock-up of our centerpieces. Does it look okay only having the rocks and candle in the smallest vase? It's so small that a flower didn't really fit, plus I didn't want all 3 to look exactly the same.

Here's a mock up of ours. Does it look weird having the small one without a flower? We wanted to have one be a little different.

We are making our own fan programs that my FI mocked up in Publisher. We bought card stock and will get them printed around here. We only have 19 people coming, and also have only a MOH or BM. Let me know if you want me to post it here or email it to you if you're interested

I would leave as is. I'm also quite busty, and worry about showing too much on that day. I wouldn't want to worry about feeling exposed. But that's just me

Personally I love the scalloped detail, it's very romantic.

Our colors are eggplant and purple, so my FI is wearing a skinny purple tie. His BM will have a purple/eggplant shirt.

This is the link to the exact pair I got, they are really beautiful and match my dress perfectly: http://www.etsy.com/listing/113006735/bridesmaid-earrings-pearl-jewelry-pearl?ref=sr_gallery_22&ga_search_query=Wedding+Jewelry+Pearl+Jewelry+Cream+Pearl+Earrings+Bridal+Earrings+Cubic+Zirconia+Teardrop+Silver+Earrings+&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all The seller was Poetry Jewelry, everything arrived timely (all the way from Australia!) and nicely wrapped. I bought a matching bracelet to go with. She has tons of lovely pearl jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/shop/poetryjewelry?ref=seller_info

I got mine off of Etsy, drop pearl earrings, for like $30. Let me know if you're interested in the seller.

Yeah, I've seen those on Etsy. I emailed the "dress lady" about the date, so we'll see what she says. Luckily my Gramma gave me a broach for my bouquet as my "something old" and my MOH is lending me an eggplant clutch (our wedding color) for my "something borrowed." I'm just counting my jewelry as my "something new." So much to figure out! The groom's have it easy

I almost got some like that, but thought they'd show. I figured I'd be safe with the blue and white lace, but was bummed it showed. I thought they would be the perfect, cute something blue. My dress is charmuse, so I'm sure that's why.

I was thinking of having our wedding date in blue sewed into my dress. I have a fitting April 10th, maybe I'll ask the lady about it. Back to Pinterest for more ideas

bI was starting to get stressed out about what was on our to-do list, I found it was easier to really break it down and put a "due date" for each. This way it makes everything seem a bit more manageable Here's what we have left, I know it's pretty detailed, but I'm really OCD! Wedding List: To Do Due date: by 4.1.13 Cut down (ST): centerpiece flowers bouquet flowers cake topper Mock-up table décor (centerpiece, number, runner, LK) Pay off Starship balances Decide on songs for reception playlist Finish formatting menu, welcome letter, and programs (ST) Apply stickers to tumblers (LK) Practice first dance Buy: iron-on patches for welcome bags (Michael’s) sand and frame for ceremony (online) “Oh Sh*t Kit†stuffers (website Sam has been looking at) Kinko’s (ST): menus (20) programs (15) welcome letters (12) Due date: by 4.8.13 Download songs for reception and ceremony that we don’t have (ST) Make ceremony playlist (title correctly to correspond with ceremony, ST) Make reception playlist (ST) Make program fans (LK) Make bouquets x2 (LK) Talk to Jack about pictures (ST) Thank you notes: Jamie (LK) Tim (ST) Kyle (LK) Paul (LK) Apply iron-on patches to welcome bags (LK) Matte timelines onto welcome letter (LK) Mock-up welcome bag Due date: by 4.15.13 Pay off EDR balance (due by 4.11.13) Find “something blue†(LK) Practice first dance Buy gifts/cards for each other Get marriage certificate at courthouse ($60 fee) Due date: by 4.22.13 Lindsey – start tanning (LK) Print all EDR/Claudia emails Make packing list (carry-on and suitcases) Make spa appointments (LK) Due date: by 4.29.13 Meet with Gina and Tony to discuss timeline for photos Rehearsal speech (ST) Notify Chase about leaving the country Try packing décor to see how much luggage we will need Practice 1st dance Confirm/update “pup sitting†document and information for Leann Due date: by 5.6.13 Legally marry at courthouse Pack suitcases Final date night! Dinner and movie? Stop at bank (ST): take out cash LK’s wedding band passports Due date: 5.7.13 Lindsey: manicure (no-chip) and pedicure Last minute packing Cut Sam’s hair Lindsey: Salon 117 Get engagement ring cleaned (ST) Confirm flight information and transportation with Koleks Get a good night’s sleep! To Do.docx

Allie, if you could let me know where it is that'd be great. Then I can add it into the ceremony with a note about which song to play

I am at a loss for my "something blue." Do you ladies have suggestions?? I had gotten this pair of super cute blue and white lacy underwear from Victoria's Secret...and then realized when I went to a fitting that you could see them through my dress!! Anyone have any unique ideas? I already have my shoes, am not wearing a garter.