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I'm just sitting at my desk trying not to cry right now at how beautiful this is!
Thanks to Marie D., one of Shannon's fabulous bridesmaids, for passing this along!

FASCINATING!

My lovely-wifey-to-be-a-real-wifey has decided to distinguish myself as the MOH (as all bridesmaids except the junior will be in a matching amethyst Vera Wang silk chiffon gown, no big deal...) I am going to wear a fascinator in my hair.

DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY THOUSANDS OF GORGEOUS FASCINATORS THERE ARE ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB? Just use stumble upon ans select "Wedding." You'll be lost for hours !Here's one outstanding site, so beautifully laid out. Who knew fabric flowers could cost so much? I mean come on...did you mill it yourself, hand dye it, fashion it into a flower, then sprinkle it in magic fairy dust? Looks like it but I doubt it!

It's simply fascinating, and overwhelming. I want so much to just "make" mine, but there are so many fabulous international female artisans to support.

I have been corresponding with Kate(I think it's fate,) located in Australia, over etsy to have this item below custom made with emerald instead of ivory feathers:

Yes, it's $94.95, but the shipping is free, it would be custom made and one of a kind, and I would certainly wear it again to say...her daughter's baby shower...or my rehearsal dinner...the bachelorette party...who knows! Her whole shop "Spoiled Pretty" is adorable.

Can't WAIT to fascinate,

Kate

The Internet Is Amazing

I am simply astounded by all the gorgeous wedding blogs out there. King of makes me feel like I need to step my game up with this one!

Where Shannon and I plan to junk all next summer long to find unique vintage doors, window panes, glass, etc. for her Vermont Country Romantic wedding, these guys took it to a whole new level of profitability and specifically rent fabulous vintage decor for weddings! I figured we'd just auction our findings on eBay or Etsy after the soiree (or put them away for ME.) Check these guys out: Milk Glass Rentals.

I mean, maybe it would be easier to rent rather than own? I have always thought a little outdoor living room scene for pictures and lounging at my wedding would be absolutely fabulous, and this makes it much easier to pull off.

Love that vintage feel,

Kate

Oleg Cassini

Who? you may be asking.

Oleg Cassini was a French designer whose clients included the late and elegantly dressed Jackie Kennedy. His latest client? Well, it's me! That's right world, I FOUND MY WEDDING GOWN!

Last Sunday I went back to David's with the MOH, Mom and my baby step-sister Lauren.

I wanted to try on a different genre of dress that day then my first find, and I certainly did. The dresses had a lot more detail, lace, and beading. My future-sister-in-law Jessica (who is getting married June 8, 2012!!!) said it best, "This should be the fanciest dress you ever wear." I kept that on repeat in my head while playing dress up in front of these women.

Then there was this Oleg dress. A fundamental shift happened within me when I put it on. I finally felt like this was a dress to get married in. This is what I wanted my fiance to see me in when I become his wife. I had tried on a couple before this one, and even a couple after. I even put on the sweet Vera from my previous visit.
Oleg kicked Vera's ass.

With the Oleg, I will be able to wear my great-grandmother's pearls! This dress made my mother cry.

I didn't even want to take it off to put on 'regular' clothes again. It will arrive hopefully by January. I will have plenty of time to try and retry it on. Because I was able to order it in petite, I hopefully won't need to do too many alterations. However, if there is any left over lace, the MOH Kate already has ideas about how to use the scraps.

I can't get over what a huge accomplishment it is to have ordered my wedding gown. Or that I actually paid for half of it!

Even if the rest of the wedding planing goes to pot, I will marry the love of my life in a perfect dress.

Love,

Shannon

Cute Attack! Riding the Craze...

Love, your wifey

StoryPeople

In college, a room mate of mine, Rachel M., loved this website, Storypeople. I would visit it from time to time reading things that made my heart ache. Things that made me smile.

I stumbled upon the website again tonight and found this quote. Although I partially agree with it, I'm finding myself much more romantic about the wedding and far more in love with my future husband than it sounds.

"You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it."

That's what I need to remember, not to agonize. 25 years from now, I won't remember if my bridesmaid's eyebrows weren't waxed or that I got a blister from my new shoes. I will (hopefully) remember the way my heart fluttered when I saw his face, walking toward him, to become his wife. I will remember the blur of happiness that surrounded us in the form of our family and friends.

True Love Is...

Whisking the chocolate syrup into the milk with a fork. Not stirring it with a spoon. Creating a well blended late-night snack!