Autumn's Planning Thread!!!

[autjo]

Well here we go… one of my favorite parts of BDW and I can’t believe it is actually my turn to post a planning thread. The past year has absolutely flown by and I truly wouldn’t have half of the cute ideas if it wasn’t for this forum. Special shout outs to the ladies of the Dreams PV thread, December 2009 thread and the SB! Luv y’all!

 

 

So the engagement happened while we were gallivanting around Europe on a Contiki trip last New Years. 2 other couples had gotten engaged on the trip and everyone was giving Brett a hard time about when we he was going to pop the question. He was so adamant that he had no intentions of ever being married that he actually brought me to tears. Well then on New Years in front of the Eiffel Tower he popped the question. Crazy boy )

 

 

I originally wanted a wedding in Texas where I grew up and where my family is, but couldn’t find anything within a reasonable budget that felt like us. So we opted for a DW.

 

Save the Dates – from PrintsMadeEasy.com

 

DIY Passport Invitations w/ Boarding Pass RSVP Cards

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...invites-48691/

 

We both only have brothers and decided to just have them stand with us at the ceremony. My 2 brothers are my Honor Attendants and FI’s brother is the Best Man.

 

The wedding party clothes – Reefs and linen shirts from IslandImporter.com

 

I did ask my girlfriends to be my un-bridesmaids and gave them scrabble tile lanyards.

 

Everyone coming to the wedding got a pre-wedding brochure and luggage tag

 

[autjo]

For our bach parties FI went to Vegas and I went to San Fran

 

Tehehe – it’s Mike Tyson’s tiger

 

 

My cousin and 2 family friends threw me a bridal shower. This is me and my mom.

 

Our OOT bags

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...s-check-52429/

 

I want gerbera daisies, lilies and green poms as the flowers. I have the pearls that my mom wrapped on her bouquet as well as 3 memory frames of my 2 grandmas and one great aunt. They really were a big part of my life and it feels great to know they will be there watching.

 

 

I made Tears of Joy packets to be passed out at the ceremony and maracas will be on each chair.

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...packets-44952/

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...cha-cha-52007/

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There will be pashminas for the ladies on the night of the wedding

 

The cake topper and guest book reflect our engagement in Paris

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-topper-45209/

 

Also on the guest book table a Live Love Laugh frame of our e-pics

 

 

Toasting flutes from OTC (we added sand and some shells)

 

Personalized Champagne Flutes With Vase

 

My DIY garter and fortune bouquet to toss

 

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My dress and accessories

 

FI’s suit from StudioSuits.com

 

Our rings

 

Table decorations

 

Cocktail napkins

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And while these last parts aren’t really part of the planning, I love to see the dresses and swimsuits when people post them so here ya go.

 

Swim Suits

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...outfits-52548/

 

 

Poolside Dresses

 

Rehearsal Dress

 

[autjo]

Other random clothes

 

All my bags are packed I’m ready to go…

 

 

We are also having our annual crazy Christmas sweater party while we are at the resort. These are the goodies and prizes we are taking with us.

 

 

And I just have to throw in that we put up our Christmas tree and outside lights while we packed. Now we can come back to some holiday cheer!

 

 

 

We leave in the morning and there is no way I am sleeping tonight. There are probably a ton of items that I am leaving out, but I’m just so excited to see all of my friends and family and finally marry my best friend. If you made it to the end I hope you enjoyed my planning thread )

 

~ Autumn

[*Meagan*]

Aut! Oh my gosh everything is amazing! Love love love your STD and bracelet (where did you get your bracelet?)!

 

Also did you get the last white bathing suit from beach bunny swimwear and is it as cute in person as it is online??! I totes want to get it! I have had my eye on it for a few months!

 

SO happy for you!!! I cant believe your big day is here! have a blast and thanks for sharing everything!

[Helen_S81]

I love how you seemed to have colour co-ordinated it all! Have a great trip and good luck!

[sunstarsmoon]

thanks for sharing, you must be so excited. have a great wedding and honeymoon

[vlynnw]

Autumn everything looks amazing, I love all your DIY stuff and will probably have to borrow a lot of it! haha I also just realized we have the same colors! Hope you have an amazing trip!