This is lameduckblues's Blue Wedding!

Hey! I've been trying to figure out how to use the space we have in our reception venue. I think the most difficult thing to do is decide on what type of tables/ chairs/ atmoshphere we want to have in there. Initially we wanted benches and seating only with very few tables (maybe only small end tables for drinks), but the ideas have just gotten bigger so now we were thinking of many tables with seating for everyone... like the classic round table with 8-10 chairs. Well, in all of this i found a really great room planner on the Jordan's Furniture website: http://jordans.com/roomplanner.asp . You can type in the dimensions of the room and pieces of furniture and move around the pieces to come up with ideas. It's all to scale if you want it to be. I've really liked this tool and it has saved me a lot of time.

With that said... I think we're going back to our original idea. I think it would capture the first ideas that we had... more conversational and laid-back, like we are. We're not serving a full meal, just finger foods and coffee/tea/punch, so I think it would serve its purpose. I think if we put them in groupings it would reduce the space too... which would mean I don't need to rent the full room and cut back on cost... and on centerpieces... I feel a lot better about it this way.

I'm really excited that we got our proofs from our pictures! We took them at the new Discovery Green Park in Houston. When we got there, we found out that the photographer meant some other place in Houston... so we had to negotiate what to do over the phone... it was easier for them to meet us at Discovery Green. So, when they got there, the weather turned nasty and threatened to rain. It started after we took the first set of shots.... so my hair got frizzy and started to wave and curl. It looks pretty messy. I think we got about 25 good shots out of it so I'm happy about it. We found some nearby indoor places to take pictures, like the Hilton down the block.

If you're one of my friends or family who wants to see them, email me and I'll send you the link.

First, I'm happy with my choices for bridesmaids. My Matron of Honor is my college roommate, Krissy; and my other 2 bridesmaids are my sister, Rebecca, and another college roommate, Stephanie. Since they've all been married before they've had some really great advice to give me! I am pretty lucky to have them.

Second, I have been trying to find a dress for the girls that is flattering for each of them. My sister has been the "victim" thus far because she would be harder to fit than the other girls... that means that the other girls are freaks and have great figures. I think that the only way to solve this dilemma is to give them options. I want them all to wear this "tealness" color by Alfred Angelo and a cocktail length. I think a strapless dress would also compliment my attire and look good on all of them. So, the difference between them would be small details around the waist... or even fabric.

Here are some suggestions.

At first I wanted to do just an all-white cake with flowers for decoration, but i'm leaning more towards COLOR. I guess it fits. I have no idea what Barry wants for a groom's cake though. Everytime i think of it I imagine the cake from Steel Magnolias--a red velvet cake shapped like an armadillo--lol!

I like the scrolling design and a ribbon around the bottom of the tiers, but i don't know about having it all colored. Probably just the ribbon and leave the scrolling white. Imagine it with orange, yellow, pink and soft green flowers on it. Pretty, huh?

I swear that i saved this post and then it was gone... anyone else having this problem or am i an idiot? Oh well-- yesterday I booked my photographer!!! YAY!! and today we booked the caterer!!! And tomorrow we're going to get my dress!! The person i talked to through Cragslist never got back to me, but luckily the local dress shop has my dress on sale this month, so i think it works out OK. It has been a busy week wedding planning related. I am really glad to be getting some things accomplished--it feels like it's really happening now and i'm not just browsing for ideas and inspiration.

I have finished my summer semester today and of course work is always busy. I've been feeling pretty stressed. My fiance is looking for a job (teacher) and has had some mild luck, but no real leads. We're getting worried and he's getting depressed. If he doesn't get a job somewhere we won't know where we'll live or if we'll be able to get marrid really. :( For those who pray, please do. It's super stressful around this time.

wow, i had something written here, but i guess i forgot to save it. Well, I think we're going to go with orange flowers with some green and bright pink accents. I think it should look nice, but like usual I wonder if we'll be charged too much. We met with a florist this last week and she seems pretty talented, which is hard to find in this area.

I found a dress that I absolutely LOVE at a local bridal shop. It's by Maggie Sottero, style "Angel". They want more than I want to pay, but by some miracle I found the dress in the exact color and size that i need--on Craigslist. Has anyone bought their gown online or from a resale sight like Craigslist or Ebay? I don't know anyone who has and am feeling a little uneasy.

I think I'm going to go with teal and orange for my colors. It's been difficult to find some pictures that reassure me it's not going to look terrible, but i think i've got some. The shades of blue and orange vary, but i think the point will come across well. Our wedding will be midday in March... on the southeast texas coast.

These are a few inspiration boards, what do you think?

My fiance and I met in college a few years ago and have been dating for about 2 1/2 years. We are both musicians and teachers--looking for work. We consider ourselves to be artistic and modern and I hope to convey that in our wedding. He is extremely intelligent and gifted; but of course I think he's perfect! His humor is similar to that of the TV show Fraiser... kind of dry and witty. I love him and am super excited about spending our lives together. :)

A little about us:
We love to cook and try new flavors and techniques. He's good at everything he tries, so it's always delicious. We also would like to travel (God-willing) to Russia, so we're learning the language... slowly. I think it's really difficult in general, but it's more difficult because we have no one else to speak with and learn from. We like to learn new things and go to museums and the like.

Well, I hope you enjoy watching our wedding details unfold!