Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Dresses & More Dresses plus My Avatar!



Sooooo many dresses this weekend!

So this is so cute, on TheKnot.com which every bride MUST register for, you can create your own "Bride Avatar"! Here is mine...


I think my avatar sums me up pretty well. Simple, classic, fit to flare, blonde..hahaha!

Wedding dress shopping was very fun this weekend. First was the White Dress where they had gorgeous dresses but they were all a little $$$$$$. First step is determining which style you like best! This is very hard and women are all around you in dresses that are hysterical and that you may like but don't necessarily fit you.
I was in love with the Monique Lhuillier Scarlet which did not fit me well! I was surprised that the dresses that looked best on me were not what I had thought!



Next was David's Bridal!!! My Grandmother and Mother were more interested in the other people there and bride watching than me! They have some potential dresses but you can kind of see where the value goes just in the fabric's alone.

Last was Mon Amie which had a fabulous dress that I loved! I am going to check out one more place before I make my final decision!

Important things to remember when you go dress shopping:
1. Bring an honest friend/family member. You need people to guide you in the right direction because it is overwhelming!
2. Go to David's Bridal after you see Couture Gowns! Going first may make you rull it out right away!
3. Wear underwear, leave the thong at home. No one needs to see your booty!
4. Do not expect to take pictures because most places do not allow you to, take vivid memories of the dress. Write down what exactly you like about it, the feel of it, the train, etc.!
5. Ask for the name of the designer and style and then google "monqieu lhuillier scarlet discounted" You never know what you might find!
6. Don't be opposed to renting one! www.Onenightaffair.com





xoxo,
Britt

Thursday, February 17, 2011

IT'S OFFICIAL


Yay! The Wedding Date is officially set for AUGUST 27th, 2011! Let the dieting, extreme wine drinking and creative thinking really truely begin!


I went by the Casino today and they were setting up for a mormon wedding and Kelly the GM showed me the lighting and new furniture and french doors. Everything looks awesome! I also met the owner of the building so that was exciting as well. Now I am ready to really start planning and get the ball rolling.


This Saturday is another wedding and I was thinking about taking a peak before which the manager said I could. Then I could get a real idea!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Dresses....and Honeymoon!

I haven't had an update in a few days...my apologies. So it is turning out that a few people, not going to mention any names, have their dresses! I am jealous! I am planning to go to The White Dress in Corona Del Mar this weekend for the first round! Very exciting! I just need to understand what looks and feels best because there are so many styles!

One interesting website is BHLDN.com which is the wedding line from Anthropology. They have some very fashion forward pieces, not sure if they are "me" but I think worth checking out for sure!

I love the bridesmaid dresses and I think they will look amazing on you all!

I started personal training with Erin's sister and I can hardly sit up I am sore! It is a good workout because I must be fit as a fiddle on that Special Day!

Another fun thing is searching for places for the Honeymoon. We are now looking into Thailand! Long flight but so many beautiful beaches it is unreal. With your free time, google Phuket Thailand. A-MAZ-ING




Friday, February 4, 2011

Flowers! So Many Choices...

Flowers are very stressful! There are so many options to choose from!

I love hydrangeas. They come in great colors, like blue, green and white :).

I love this picture below because I love the vases with the green wrapped inside. Very cute.



I also love the orchids with the subtle purple as well. Definitely need floating candles on the tables as well. Very romantic!


This is also very pretty.



Neat idea for the isle.

Okay that is all I have for now. Will keep posting...
Happy Friday!
Love,
Britt

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Some Recent Inspiration


Love this little sign, will someone make one for the Wedding? :) Haha!

Hello, I thought I would add a few items I have come across that are inspiring to me for the wedding. The most important thing about the wedding is that I want it to completely reflect Alejandro and I. Meaning things we love to do, things we love to eat and drink, etc.

Okay first is the color of this dress. I kind of think it has a breezy end of summer night look to it. It might be a good color option for the bridesmaids dresses. Mom says green dresses against a green background is not the best idea...


I also love this dress which was featured in the Nordstrom magazine. Mom and I ordered one to preview. One shoulder is flirty and fun I think. I love that it is short. Looks more young.


Okay next is DECOR! Which is so very hard for me. Like I said before, I am not so much on the creative side, I am more of a work horse. Okay I have it I am a Workhorse who can't afford a wedding planner Hahaha! Kathy move home! Take a leave of absence from Danville, I will provide the La Crema!

I do love this picture below for several reasons. 1. I love green. 2. I love the flowers chosen here, with some white I think could be very beautiful. 3. I also love the lighting on the ceiling in the background. I think the ballroom at the casino would look great with the appropriate lighting. 4.I also love the touch of blue. It is Ale Bubs favorite color and I like the idea of connecting it with the bridesmaid dresses and green and white of course. Would probably stick to white linens tho, with maybe a blue/green napkin, not sure.

For the patio and cocktail area I like the idea of these light options. The tree hanging lights are cute with possibly green, white and some of that blue I have been randomly mentioning.





Here is another picture of the indoor lighting.


Okay I am tired. Have a look-see and let me know what you think.
Thirsty Thursday here I come!

Love,
Britt

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Crate & Barrel

Okay... I need the two La Screma sisters to complete this and send to all of your bitter bitty groups to vote! We are over remodelling Kenny. Let's focus on this now! www.crateandbarrel.com/ultimatewedding

Please let me know if you two have any questions. I think you are the perfect ones to write it haha.