After my then-fiance proposed, I knew I wanted my wedding to be classic, elegant, and beautiful. Alright, ever since I was a young girl I have dreamed of having a spectacularly elegant and beautiful wedding. The classic part came with growing up. But even young, I knew that it was a big day, and that it was special, so I wanted all the details to embody that. However, the details of one's wedding should also embody the bride and groom; it is their day, afterall. So little touches, here and there, were added to make the day personal, as well as elegant.
My gown had lace, organza, taffeta, and lovely beaded cap sleeves. It was romantic and it was my dream dress (the first I'd tried on!). My bridesmaide and matron of honor both wore sage green dresses with off-white lace embelishments. I wanted my bouqet to be a jumble of things, almost like wildflowers that Elizabeth Bennet might pick while on a long walk in the countryside. To make it a bit more elegant we used hydrangea and sahara roses. My girls had the same flowers formed into a pomander, which they held by an off-white ribbon on top. I wanted to go with pomanders because they're also called "kissing balls," which I thought was fitting. They also have a unique and vintage feel to them that went along with my theme. We also had lovebirds upon real branches in cages upon each table, with greens and candles glimmering inside. Our cake topper, made by Whilton, had two lovebirds on a swing in a heart-shaped cage, surrounded by jewel-embellished flowers. Our cake had a lace ribbon of fondant around each layer, and fondant sahara roses, as well.
Everything from the white columns draped with flowy fabrics, to the large earns of flowers adorning the aisle made the room beautiful. I was hyperventilating all the way down the aisle as "A Postcard To Henry Purcell" played (which happened to be the song used during the Black and White Ball in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice). That scene is my favorite, when Elizabeth and Darcy are dancing together, the romantic tension is simply bursting. As the dance moves them, their emotions are moved concerning each other, and it moves me, too. I just had to use it as my entrance song. My guests might not have grasped the meaning behind the alluring violenist song, but it had meaning to me. As the ceremony came to a close, the sunset glinting through the arched windows gave a surreal and fairy-tale effect. We said our vows and kissed as man and wife.
Now, nearly four years later, I wish to be part of others' special days. I want to help make each wedding something true to their hearts, and something they will never forget. The road from engagement to ceremony to reception is a long one (it took us seven months just to find a reception hall!), and a little help never hurt anyone. But this is my passion. I love helping others and making them feel special because I beleive that they deserve it. Within this blog, I will discuss wedding designs, decor, behind the scenes information you'll need to know, and other tidbits; like etiqutte at the table, shower, and involving invitations. Comment, leave feedback, and ask questions. I may not be a professional planner, but I've got big ideas, creativity, experience, and answers. Thanks for making me part of your special day!
