Calmness

It has been crazy, and for some moments there I felt we couldn't pull
it off... But with the help of beautiful friends and family, I feel
only hapiness and calmness. This feels right.

Alexandra Alquati

Less than 2 weeks to go!

Exactly 12 days to go, and everything is starting to shape up. My dress is almost done (needs the zipper and hem), and I've got a lot of shopping to do. Today I am going on one of the biggest shopping trips for ingredients and materials. Yesterday we went outfit shopping for Andrew, and we found awesome clothes on sale! He will look very dapper, very handsome.
The two weeks in New Zealand were great to destress and not think about all the wedding things, but the last few days I was starting to freak out. Last Friday was my birthday, and Andrew got me a dress form, a couple of t-shirts, a DVD, and a massage! I think I will be getting that right before the wedding. Saturday was awesome too, my Alexorette was a blast. I danced salsa all night, and was twirled around the dance floor.
So...I'm off to get a bunch of stuff I need for the big day. Here's a preview of the dress!

New Zealand Adventure

In a few hours Nikki and I will be on our way to New Zealand, and tomorrow Estrella will meet us there. This is the first time I've on a place for more than a few hours....17 to be exact. It should be a long ride, but I'm excited to see Naty again!
Here we go!

Favor bags

We will have little treats for guests. Brownies or lemon cookies... Or
both?

Plates and arrangement ideas

Thanks to Kelly, we have acquired enough plates and glasses for the
wedding. It will kinds look like this.

My practice dress

I made a quick version of the dress, with some cheap fabric. I still
need to hem it and put a zipper on the back. I am also getting
crinoline so it poofs up. I think my colors will be yellow with a
turquoise sash.

Wedding date is getting closer

Last Monday was two months before the wedding, and I still am looking for more inspiration. Here are some cool inspiration from great weddings:

Kelly has offered to design some for the wedding!

If anyone has a pretty sheet or sheets, I would really like to place a backdrop for photos.

Table inspirations. I love the messy coordination.

At some point I'm going to have to stop looking at wedding porn, and just sit down with Andrew and decide what we are taking or leaving.



Photos from Once Wed