Saturday, December 31, 2011

~Our Guys & Other Important People~

Let me introduce the rest of our huge wedding party...
Groomsmen:
~Sam
~Ryan
~Chris
~John
~Carl
~EJ

Ushers:
~Kevin
~Ed

Ringbearers:
~Jaime
~Jesse

My Escorts:
~Daddy (Of course!)
~Jaiden
~Layton
It is so important that we are able to include the kids in our ceremony so they have a special role which will remain a surprise.

Everybody on this list, except Jaiden, will be dressed relatively close to the same. Jeans & nice, black, button front shirts. Kyle has his eye on a few different styles at the moment. I think I am a little concerned with how this will look in the end. (My gut is telling me that maybe I should do the shopping to ensure they all get the same style, cut, & wash of jeans.) If done improperly there is the risk of it looking sloppy and not to sound like the dreaded "Bridezilla" but it cannot be sloppy... I have already sacrificed having them dress up for their comfort.

What I would like to see...


Layton will be wearing jeans as well but I think I will have him and Daddy wear turquoise shirts or find a way to set them apart from the others. Kyle will be wearing a white shirt. Anybody else feel like that's too much? Black may be better... hmmmm... No worries gentlemen, Kyle has banned boutonnieres!

As for my pretty girl, I am so torn between what I would like her to wear. At this point I am pulling pictures of as many floor length, ivory, taffeta gowns as I can. Problem is, she is too old for flowergirl dresses and too young for junior bridesmaid dresses. Plus, she will ultimately get to choose what she likes... from my list. (Evil Mommy!!!)

That's all for now! Hope you all have a safe a great New Years Eve!!!!

~Wanna Play Dress up?~

CHRISTA, TASYA, JESS, MARLA, TONIA, & BARBI... THIS IS ALL ABOUT YOU!!! :)

Nobody has said whether or not they have found a dress or are really even looking yet so let me remind you what the requirements are for your bridesmaid dresses...

~Something you love and are willing to wear again. (Bonus points if it makes you feel like a rockstar!)
~Black if preferred but I have seen some pretty amazing prints lately!
~Shiny fabric & spandex aren't flattering on many people, if you MUST have it we can chat... though I don't see any of you falling in love with an outfit belonging on that Gypsy wedding show! ROFL
~Mid thigh to tea length
~Any neckline/sleeves is fine. I am on the hunt for matching shrugs in case its chilly.

Here are a few pieces of inspiration for my ladies: 



Ya know those printed ones I was talking about?!? Well, I found this picture shortly after Kyle proposed and must admit that it has been something I can't get out of my head...
Yes, they are brown, aaaand a bit on the casual side but HOLY MOLY do they make my heart pitter patter! And since the guys will be sporting jeans (more on that later!) it just kinda' hit home with the feel that we are looking for! 

Any opinions or questions???

As for shoes I am dying to do something special here and am pretty sure we will be wearing boots... of some sort. Since picking up my wedding dress I have been a bit torn on this subject BUT am feeling like there really is time to work on this later..  :) 

132 days left! Yay!