About getting those things done

Re: my post from last week:

1. I picked up the bowls and it feels great knowing I don't have to think about the centerpieces anymore. Well, except for buying all the components, but I won't be able to do that until the week of the wedding anyway.

2. Went to Rose's Flower Shop to talk flowers. Monique, who I think is the owner, and I chatted for quite a while and I just love her! She was very straight forward and actually gave me tips on how I could save money. She was my kind of lady. I like the look of 1 flower bouquets and my first choices were ranunculus or peonies, but being that they are out of season I had to come up with a different plan. Let's take a moment and see how beautious my bouquet could have been though...

At the time, I pretty much decided on white hydrangeas for me and smaller green ones for the bridesmaids. Kind of like these:

Although, I've been on the dahlia/zinnia/spider mum train this week, so I might switch it up. I am thinking they are more me than the hydrangeas. Imagine the below in white and green:

I have always liked the punch of color these green spider mums would give too.

3. My mom and I went to get our dresses fitted. Very exciting! I'll have to go back in a couple weeks for another fitting. I hope it looks good after it gets altered...I don't know if that is a common worry, but I sort of am nervous about that

4. Drove all the way to what felt like the end of the earth (Oak Creek - ha!) to pick up some free envelopes from Molly. Seriously though, I came from Brookfield and felt like I was driving forever to get there. And in my defense, it probably was about a 40 minute drive. It was worth it though because I got all my wedding envelopes, plus some...all for the cost of a Starbucks gift card that I chose to give even though she asked for nothing. I think I have about 300 A7 envelopes in 4 different colors now.

5. Got my hair high/low lighted at the Vici Beauty School. The student I got was super cute and really good. I am trying to gradually get closer to my natural hair color. I had been highlighting my hair for what seems like forever and it is a lot to keep up with. I don't know if I will ever give it up completely, but hopefully if I have less blonde in my hair, it will be easier to maintain. I was there for about 3 hours and it cost $60.

6. Did not get the invitations printed yet. What is wrong with us!? It is getting dangerously close to crunch time.

7. Saw Sex and the City and loved it so much. In hindsight, there were things I thought that weren't necessary, but overall I was immensely satisfied! I kind of wanted to see it again immediately after it was over. I thought Charlotte especially had some great lines and brought out lots of emotion.

As for what we have on our agenda this weekend...

• This Saturday we have our engaged enrichment day. It is a day long retreat you have to go through if you are getting married in the Catholic church. I can think of a lot of other things I'd like to do on Saturday, but I am sure it won't be as bad as we think it will be.

• Hopefully laying by the pool on Sunday if it isn't raining
  

• We are also going to get those invites printed. I mean, it's not even funny anymore.

1. faye and greer 2. Vogue Flowers 3. The Knot 4. unknown 5. Mrs. Lime from the Weddingbee's BM bouquets 6. unknown 7. urban bride

ehhh, flowers

I am so bothered by the idea of spending money on flowers. Yes, I understand they add a little something extra to make your pictures look gorg.

Exhibit A:

John Unrue Photography, Botanica Florist

Cassie Redstone Photography, Laura Cinotta Flowers

And, what else are you supposed to do with your hands when you are walking down the aisle? It would look weird if she wasn't holding those flowers, no?

Silver Fox Photography

and the tables...they would look amazing with a luscious centerpiece for each table.

Mary Ellen Bartley Photography, Seaport Flowers

But, do guys really enjoy wearing boutenniers? Wouldn't they look just as dressed up without one?

And how about those corsages you give to your mom, your grandma, and any other woman worthy of one. Do they really want a huge flower on their chest all day? Maybe some would...but I think they would look just as smashing without one.

Sure, I would love all these things if I had a huge budget, but the reality is, I don't. So what to do? I have put off contacting any florists because I think I will be able to do this myself. I might be crazy, but how hard can making a bouquet be? The answer is probably not that hard. But do I want to worry about making bouquets the night before my wedding? Not so sure about that either. The thing is, I think I would really enjoy making bouquets. I believe I am creative enough to undertake such a project, and with a little practice, I could nail it. On the other hand, I could end up with some really crappy bouquets and I will proceed to put my foot in my mouth. I'll think I'll try it out soon and update accordingly.


*All of these photos via The Knot.