Vintage Lucite Clutch

fell in LOVE with this. I am so wanting it for the wedding and my vintage bag collection :)

Inspiration Board

made this on bighugelabs.com mosaic maker

Purse Options

well i would obviously love a vintage bag. thinking white, beaded clutch of some kind. been scouring ebay and here's one I really like:

More Antique Market Finds

beautiful vintage jewelry, necklace and bracelet, both w working clasps and all stones! such a great deal

interesting brooches for the bridesmaids bouquets
vintage rosaries, great gifts for my catholic mother and aunt
glass bowl things, perfect for colorful candy


costume jewelry necklaces
i know the bridesmaids will love these

Scott Antique Market

went to the huge antique market at the fairgrounds yesterday. lots of great finds, its like a big treasure hunt. lots of bargains, $1 and $5 tables.
here are some pics of things i got for Centerpieces:

fruit platter


these are all buttons, the ones at left are so pretty i think they could be made into earrings

at right, vintage buttons, thinking of putting them in a glass jar b/c they are so pretty

fun little figurine, perfect for the retro feel we are going for

Decorations

love this idea, its a DIY from Martha Stewart Weddings, of course. Martha's the queen!

Tossing Bouquet

Special Tossing Bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings...
actually several small bouquets tied with ribbons that have positive messages about life and love on them!
LOVE IT! Now all the ladies dont have to fight for just one bouquet, and I get to keep mine.

Flowers

Bridal Bouquet in reds and purples
Love the vintage brooch!

Centerpiece Ideas

so browsing the wedding website (theknot.com) boards, I got the idea of using 1950's toys and games along with vintage style tableware.

this could be a mix of different items like Silly Putty, Old Maid card type games, tinker toys, tin figurines...

and they could double as favors! which solves the favor dilemma i have been having.

ceremony info

ok well we are having it on September 25, 2010 on my fiance's family's farm in northwest ohio.
probably around 3 pm.
very small, we are inviting 100 ppl and I'm sure not everyone will attend.
its going to be a quick simple ceremony since neither of us is very religious.

Shoes

The Veil

option 1

I want a short, retro chic veil. i think it works with the dress style and the retro/vintage 1950s theme we are doing.
i have it narrowed down to 2 choices, 1st with tulle and the 2nd a more birdcage look w wide netting in the veil.

option 2

The Dress

first things first, this is the inspiration for my dress.
i am actually having it made by a seamstress, who will add some corseting in the bodice for support.
i love the tulle skirt and ballet length, being a former ballerina myself :)
also, since the wedding is in the afternoon under a tent on a farm, i dont want anything floor length that will get dirty.

the beginning

ok well so i got engaged on December 19 2009 to my fiance, Tom.
been planning like mad ever since and got the idea to start this planning bio from theknot.com