With the HTB and I getting hitched in two months (holy crap!!!), I decided a little wedding update/rundown (get it -- UPdate and runDOWN...okay, I see that this is only entertaining to me and no one else so I'll stop) could be entertaining and helpful for both you and me. So here we go.
1. Wedding Dress:
The dress is purchased and won't make its way to the good ole U.S. of A. until ONE WEEK before the HTB's and my mid-march nuptials. This a.) scares the bejesus out of me, and b.) scares the freakin bejesus out of me. Nevertheless, Betsy Robinson's Bridal Collection (The Kleinfeld's of Maryland) has assured me that all will be okay and my dress WILL arrive and fit like a glove -- a very expensive but oh so pretty glove. So, while I'm keeping my dress a secret till March 17th, here's a little looksie at some other wedding dresses I tried on prior to finding "the one."
1. Wedding Dress:
The dress is purchased and won't make its way to the good ole U.S. of A. until ONE WEEK before the HTB's and my mid-march nuptials. This a.) scares the bejesus out of me, and b.) scares the freakin bejesus out of me. Nevertheless, Betsy Robinson's Bridal Collection (The Kleinfeld's of Maryland) has assured me that all will be okay and my dress WILL arrive and fit like a glove -- a very expensive but oh so pretty glove. So, while I'm keeping my dress a secret till March 17th, here's a little looksie at some other wedding dresses I tried on prior to finding "the one."
2. Veil:
I didn't set out to make my own veil, but after seeing how much a circle of tulle attached to a hair comb costs (think, $200-500), I decided I was more than capable of DIYing my own veil. Don't worry, I'll be sure to document my veil making ways here on TLM.
3. Wedding Shoes:
Purchased...for less than $25! I was at the mall with one of my bridesmaids and happened to mozy on into Steve Madden which happened to be having a mega sale which happened to be featuring these awesome blue shoes which happened to be exactly what I was looking for and, happily, happened to be comfortable. I also happened to buy them. So in love and SOOOOO in love with the fact that an entire zero got knocked off what I had planned on spending for shoes. #BridalWin.
4. Hair and Makeup:
Still not fully agreed upon, but figuring it out. Either way, I want my hair up and fake eyelashes fluttering on my face. Bridal chic, what up.
5. Jewelry:
The HTB and I will be having a traditional modern orthodox wedding ceremony (HELLO my fellow chosen ones). That said, in an orthodox ceremony, the bride is not supposed to wear jewelry so ceremony jewels are out of the question. Regardless, I plan on dazzling it up post-ceremony. I'd love to wear some killer drop earrings, however I'm allergic to "fake jewelry" so unless I plan on dropping a "G" or two (ummm, no), than this is highly out of the question. Exploring other avenues (hi Grandma!!!).
Check back tomorrow for another wedding update, ceremony and reception style.
I didn't set out to make my own veil, but after seeing how much a circle of tulle attached to a hair comb costs (think, $200-500), I decided I was more than capable of DIYing my own veil. Don't worry, I'll be sure to document my veil making ways here on TLM.
3. Wedding Shoes:
Purchased...for less than $25! I was at the mall with one of my bridesmaids and happened to mozy on into Steve Madden which happened to be having a mega sale which happened to be featuring these awesome blue shoes which happened to be exactly what I was looking for and, happily, happened to be comfortable. I also happened to buy them. So in love and SOOOOO in love with the fact that an entire zero got knocked off what I had planned on spending for shoes. #BridalWin.
4. Hair and Makeup:
Still not fully agreed upon, but figuring it out. Either way, I want my hair up and fake eyelashes fluttering on my face. Bridal chic, what up.
5. Jewelry:
The HTB and I will be having a traditional modern orthodox wedding ceremony (HELLO my fellow chosen ones). That said, in an orthodox ceremony, the bride is not supposed to wear jewelry so ceremony jewels are out of the question. Regardless, I plan on dazzling it up post-ceremony. I'd love to wear some killer drop earrings, however I'm allergic to "fake jewelry" so unless I plan on dropping a "G" or two (ummm, no), than this is highly out of the question. Exploring other avenues (hi Grandma!!!).
Check back tomorrow for another wedding update, ceremony and reception style.
