Inspiration #5

So this week's inspiration is more of a hope. A "fingers-freaking-crossed-I must have-it" hope. I really want this gown. It is a little funny, because I had envisioned a "poofier" gown, very "princessy." I just love this gown though, and even better... it is WAY under my budget!!! I like under budget... it means I can put money elsewhere! I'm going gown shopping June 6th, and am SO excited. They carry this line at the store I'm going to, so I'm hoping it is there. Otherwise, I may have to order it without trying it on.

Photos courtesy of: Brides.com

You can also get a look at it here. It is dress #8620. I love the buttons that go all the way down the back. It is so simple and elegant. I really had imagined something much fancier for my gown. At least if the bridal salon doesn't have this dress, the line actually has quite a few beautiful dresses... I just really. hope. they. have. this. one. :)

Inspiration #4

Up or down??? I still can't decide... just in case I decide on "up," these are the pictures I'll be taking in to my cosmetologist/hair dresser (which I'm FINALLY in the process of booking!)

Photos courtesy of: The Knot

If I do decide to wear my hair up, I just have to decide if I want to add flowers or some "bling." I always thought I'd have some kind of orchid in my hair on my wedding day, but lately I've been falling in love with some bedazzled-ful hair clips.

Inspiration #3

I love the simplicity and elegance of this cake. It doesn't have too much going on, when I finally get to talk about my cake, I will be bringing in this picture!

Photo courtesy of: LaaLoosh

Inspiration #2

I am SO excited about this week's inspiration. This photo would be sooo fun, and I think somehow I can incorporate something similar into our wedding day shoot.

Photo courtesy of: Aerial Photography For You

Inspiration #1

Photo courtesy of : Perfect Wedding Day

This bouquet made of white and green cymbidium orchids is so beautiful and elegant. I've teetered back and forth on if I want my bouquet to be completely green or have a little bit of white. Something like this, with a little more green and a little less white would be gorgeous. Such soft colors to add a bit of color, but not detract from my dress. Beautiful.

Introducing Inspiration

Beginning today, I will start a new weekly spotlight on things (pictures, places, things, people) that are inspiring us in our wedding planning. I come across so many things every day that will either be incorporated into our wedding, or have lead me to other ideas that will be incorporated into it.

Enjoy.