Linen Suits!

We finally got a chance to check out options for what the groom and his groomsmen will be wearing for the wedding. We had thought that we would probably go with a classic black tux but we had considered having them all just wear a vest without a jacket to make it look more casual for the waterfront ceremony. I had thought about the beige slacks with just a button down shirt but I wasn't sure I was crazy about that look. That may be just a little too informal. I was also concerned anything light may not look good with Joe's light colored skin. (Although he is getting a nice tan now that he has a shore house!) The salesperson suggested a linen suit since we will be waterfront...put a jacket on him....and it's perfect! He looked so nice! I think all the guys are going to look so great and am so glad this was a suggested. I'm also so glad to have one more think to tick off the list!

What does the tux look like? We don't know!

Maybe it's just me since I haven't done this before but is it typical for a tuxedo rental place to not have any samples for you to try on before you order the tuxes for a wedding? Joe and I went to a place about a month or so ago and they had him try on a few options...but didn't have a very big selection. We went to another location yesterday thinking we would be making the final decision. It seems they don't have anything for Joe to try on to see how he looks in his potential wedding tux. REALLY? How is this possible? This is a pretty big chain we were at. We were both so stunned we literally just sat there staring at each other. Joe finally said we would have to think it over and we left. I'm extremely annoyed and find it to be unprofessional. We were really hoping to wrap this up yesterday so we could tell everyone what they needed to do. Is this normal? Are we really supposed to pick something for the wedding day that we have no idea how it looks?

The non-traditional route

I am not following tradition when it comes to a couple of things that have to do with the wedding. I am not wearing a veil...just a flower in my hair. We will not be throwing the bouquet or tossing the garter. But probably the most extreme aspect are the shoes I and the bridal party will be wearing. When I first got engaged a friend told me there was a new trend that brides would wear shoes the color of the bridesmaids dresses. I thought that was a great idea (I've always been very into shoes) and had determined the color would be red. I thought that would look so great with the white dress...the shoes would really pop! Then we changed the color of the dresses to brown...so I thought maybe I should do leopard print. I felt that was going a little too far from tradition but the more I thought about it the more I liked it because I am a big fan of leopard print. Well, then we changed the dresses back to red and I was disappointed that I couldn't do the leopard print anymore. It would just seem too out there. UNTIL...I found shoes that are leopard with red trim. They are platform pumps and the heels, platform and toes are red with the rest leopard. I am somewhat nervous about reactions from people when they see my shoes. I have already had people see a picture of them and respond with disbelief that they were my wedding shoes and someone laughed out loud right in front of me. I know it's different but I think that is what I like so much about it. I've made my shoes very personal to my style and taste. And I won't look like every other bride in the feet area anyway! I also decided to expand this into the bridal party. The bridesmaids will be wearing nude colored shoes with their red dresses and the flower girl I have decided is going to wear bright red shoes. I think it's a great way to mix things up and be different but I do worry that people's reactions to it will be bad. People are surprisingly very vocal about things they don't like in your wedding.

Like I said...I have decided to go a non-traditional route when it comes to the shoes and I just have to take what people say and not worry about it....BUT...just wondering....do you think it's all too crazy? Have you seen something completely different at a wedding and what did you think of it? Thanks!

Three months to go!

Well, the wedding is exactly 3 months from today so I figured this would be a good day to take stock of what still needs to be done. We are a little behind on some things....such as...we still haven't picked the tuxes. We have looked at them and really do know what we are getting...we just haven't made the official reservations and spread the info to the groomsmen as of yet. I still have to pick the flowers but my friend who owns a flower shop has assured me that I still have plenty of time.

We are in the process of preparing the invitations for mailing...but we still have a month. Then I really do have to wait for responses to start preparing seating charts and writing out placement cards. I do think I am going to make the wedding an event page on Facebook though where people can RSVP. I think that will be so easy people will do it right away. That is my hope anyway.

Still a little work to do with the favors and centerpieces but I'm not panicking yet. My dress is scheduled to come in this month and then I will start the fittings. I am also trying to decide for sure the two pairs of shoes I will be wearing that day before the fittings start. The bridesmaid dresses and flower girls dresses are already in.

I think I'm in pretty good shape. Does it seem like I am where I should be or is there something big I am forgetting? Did you stay up to date with everything or did you end up having to rush and put that much more stress on yourself. That is what I am trying to avoid!

Chocolate overload???

Joe and I went for our cake tasting yesterday and I didn't realize all the options we would have. The cake is actually included with the venue that we chose for the wedding so I guess I thought that it would a choice of pound cake or chocolate and that would be it. BUT NO...we got to pick the type of cake with a filling or topping and then the icing on top of that. Plus, we are getting a four tier cake and we can mix up any of the tiers. So we ended up going with 2 tiers having white cake with a chocolate mousse topping and the other 2 tiers with chocolate cake with a strawberry filling. Now, I'm not much of a chocolate cake fan but I have to tell you that the mousse topping was incredible! A very light chocolate flavor but it didn't occur to me until Dave pointed out today that every dessert now has chocolate in it. Now I'm worried there will be people who don't like chocolate (are there such people?) that will be disappointed. I know that Dave is just trying to make me crazy but does he have a point? Did I include too much chocolate in the dessert selection? Should I call the bakery and change one of the layers to no chocolate?

Bridal Party gifts

As we were mentioning this morning on Chris and the Crew...I haven't purchased any bridal party gifts yet and am still stuck as to what I will get them. The guys are pretty easy...it's the girls. I have my sister and her two young daughters in the wedding. Not really sure what to get them...especially with the vast difference in ages. We also have to come up with something for the ring bearer who is 4. Any idea's would be greately appreciated! Thank you....