Sunday, January 29, 2012

Ordered More Invites, RSVP and Reception Info Cards

These ones have the correct ceremony start time!

I ordered the invites from Vistaprint, which made it really easy actually, I was impressed. Now I need to do up the invite address lables!

Also I ordered Linells baby shower invites which are v/cute <3

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Poppy Cup Cakes Wedding Cakes

Today I dropped in at Poppy Cakes to get a cup cake with Lauren and ended up booking our wedding cake. It's going to be very unique, very bright and very HAPPY!

 Top Tier - White Icing Rainbow Cake 

 Bottom two tiers are going to be white icing, Poppy Rainbow Cup Cakes!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Still to buy!

Groom attire
David's shoes
Dress fittings?
Book Bangkok hotel
More paper for favours
Order more invites for new larger guest list
Ribbon to decorate car
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment for Day Before

Wedding Rings

David's ring is here!

We went with a 7mm Palladium band and it looks a million dollars on him.
Very, very happy!

My ring arrived a little while ago too, but David has been hiding it. It
is a 1ct 5 stone diamond trellis.

It's a bit of sparkle, and I will feel safer to travel with it than my
Legacy...

Bling all around :)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Bridal Boot Camp!

I am thinking about enrolling in Boot Camp.

I would like to tone my upper arms and my stomach and drop a couple of kg, they do boot camp at Banyo for $8.50/session, which seems pretty reasonable! I might do 2 sessions a week?
Anyhow will see how I go :)

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Hair and Make Up trial

Today was my hair and make up trial with Vivianne Tran.

I have decided to go with a dark eye, pink lips and a side swept down style, with lots of volume at the back. Vivianne is really good, I dont think I would have been able to do anything near as lovely as she has done for me. Its very well done.

I have found that the curls fall but do continue to look good.

I need to touch up the inner eye liner, so will need to carry a black kohl stick with me.

The fake lashes look much better with mascara, which I added myself after coming home.

Now I have to go wash it all off :(

Hair Trial and Make Up trial COMPLETE!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Bridal Undies Sorted

Today I bought some pretty french chantilly lace bridal undies!

Prettiest little undies I will ever/have ever owned!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Jelly Belly Jelly Beans for the tables?

So peeps have somehting to munch on?

Orange and green and white! Pear, Tangerine, coconut... and tutti fruity! Or all 48.

Nom nom nom

Oh David is down with this idea too... its gonna be a hit! Yummmmmmmm

Peachy Keen - Bouquets

Ok so today my etsy vendor Flowers by the Vase sent me pictures of my flowers, before they ship.
I am blown away, they are wonderful.

They are fresh and vibrant and feminine!

Sunday, August 28, 2011

DIY table numbers



Or they are $2 each here:

Etsy table numbers

Time for sleep now :) goodnight 

Theme - Love Birds and Leaves

http://www.pinkfrosting.com.au/shop/category/wedding-shop-home-wedding-themes-love-birds-wedding-theme

Lots of themed goodies here!

Table Centres - topiary





Once again perfect with our love birds and leaves theme!

Cake Toppers :)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62122995/large-standing-nuzzling-lovebirds-cake

These fit in perfectly with our love birds and leaves theme, and are just adorable. I dont know if they will be blue, maybe light brown and dark brown.

Must shoot photolist - Getting ready

Bride's dress on the hanger

  • Close-up of bride's shoes

  • Close-up of bride's bouquet and ring

  • Bride in curlers or having makeup applied

  • Bridesmaids applying their makeup

  • Bride putting on garter

  • Mum and/or bridesmaids helping the bride arrange her dress, bustle the train, etc.

  • Bride's accessories all together including perfume, brooch, earrings etc

  • Bride together with bridesmaids 

  • Bride with full family

  • Bride with Maid of Honour laughing

  • Bride with sister 

  • Each bridesmaid done up individually

  • Bridesmaids and bride having a wine together

  • Bride and Bridesmaids toes together (brightly coloured nail polish)

  • Bride in doorway

  • Bride with brothers

  • Bride with sister in law

  • Bride with Winston

  • Bride hugging mum and dad

  • Mum putting finishing touches on bride, adding the veil, etc.

  • Bride spending moment alone, thinking quietly

  • Bride looking in mirror

  • Full-length shot of bride all dressed and ready to go

  • Bride getting in/out of the car


  • Final decision on Flowers

    This means the girls can wear the colour coral (orangy pinky red-y) or green. I am leaning towards coral!


    Tuesday, August 23, 2011

    Lots of New Dresses Required!

    Bachelorette Dress

    Rehearsal Dress

    Family Dinner Dress

    Friends Dinner Dress

     

    It’s ok because I can wear these dresses when we go out for dinner on our Honeymoon too!

    And David is giving me dress buying money for my b’day! So I will keep those dresses special and not wear them.

    I will be looking out for pretty dresses at a good price for the next few months.

     

    Monday, August 22, 2011

    Who bears the rings!?

    Who carries the rings when there is no ring bearer little boy or flower girl?

    Do I need a ring pillow or something? What do we do!?

     

    Sunday, August 21, 2011

    Or this



    I *heart* this ring. Watch this space? :P


    Things that David and I still need to do

    After being asked several times what I still need to do (well it seems I have not even made a dent yet :P) and not being able to think of anything off the top of my head I have made a scrambled to do list to refer people to (I dont have time to catergorise it right now, we are going out for lunch :). David and I are going to spreadsheet this.

    So this is what David and I still need to do. I dont think this list is comprehensive just what I can think of right now:

    DIY decor
         Tablecenters
         "Please Leaf your Finger print and sign your name" in frame for guest list tree
         Frame for Guestlist tree
         Cake toppers (two little birds)
    Party People Attire - Greg, Ryan, Keates, Linell, Lauren, Felicity,
    Groom attire
    Order wedding rings
    Order Davids wedding ring
    Choose and order bridal earrings and headpiece
    Choose wedding music
         Ceremony
         Before dinner
         During Dinner
         Dancing
    Hair and makeup trials (December 2011)
    Write vows and choose readings
    Seating chart
    Reception schedule
    Help choose Family Atire
    Tablerunners?
    Dress fittings?
    Make little boxes for favours
    Website a day of info (with location details, parking, what to do in time between wedding and reception etc)
    David has to ASK his party people
    Confirm everyones addresses
    Send out the save the dates
    Agree on reception menus
    Make honeymoon bookings and reservations
    Book Bangkok hotel
    More paper for favors

    Order more invites for new larger guestlist
    Ribbon to decorate car, collect cans to decorate micra
    Photography list
    Finishing touches to home to be photographer ready (decor)
    Work out who is driving, logistics and confirm parking availabliliy in area
    Appoint Greg as MC
    Work out what the floor plan actually IS at the Landing (how they will arrange seating)
    Buy wedding undies
    Start beauty plan
    Start bootcamp excersizing for sexy wedding booty
    Name place cards for seating
    Wear in wedding shoes
    Arrange the Friday night before dinner for familys (as there will be visitors)
    Dinner with friends on the Saturday Night
    Find good but inexpensive accomodation to suggest to out of town guests
    Make bathroom baskets
    Try cake from Poppy Cupcakes
    Clutches! From etsy
    Cufflinks
    Logistics of set up - who is dropping off reception items (centre pieces, guestlist table stuff, place cards, ink , pens, cake knife, toasting flutes, and all other reception items) to the reception venue.and cake, take photos of set up for ease for venue.
    Who is going to make speeches?
    Envelopes (big square orange or green ones) for invites
    Manicure & Pedicure Appointment for Day Before
    Send Invites
    Davids shoes
    Card soloution... tree? Box? Whatever the place has to hire? Birdcage?
    Table numbers

    Thats all I can think of right now. And its a lot! o.o

    Sunday, July 24, 2011

    Hair - Love Love... from Martha Stewart of course!

    1.       Using a round brush, blow-dry hair smooth and straight, focusing on the top sections.
    2.       Once dry, use a large-barrel curling iron to create waves from the ears down.
    3.       Build height and volume at the crown by teasing hair gently with a fine-tooth comb.
    4.       Gather hair into a low ponytail. Twist it along the nape of your neck, pinning as you go.
    5.       Once you reach your ear, shape the remaining hair into curls, and pin them back over the twist.
    6.       Spritz strands in place.
    7.       To add texture, gently curl and scrunch the wispy ends with your fingertips.
    8.       Marvel at how gorg you look!

    Tuesday, June 28, 2011

    DIY Shoe - Progress

    Here is my first progress picture!

    I got these Tony Biancos:

    And here is the first picture:

    Anyhow, will continue to update.

    I ordered some gemtac glue to use for the flexible bits because the hot glue doesnt seem to work as well on those areas.

    Saturday, June 18, 2011

    DIY - Swarovski Shoes 2

    Ok so I got Arora Boreale Crystals. The Crystals cost $160.

    These are the Tony Biancos I have purchased to strass (purchased from eBay BRAND NEW, not used) rrp $140, purchase price $43 = bargain!

    This is a couple of pairs made with Crystal ABs - close to what my finished product should be like:


    Very exciting!

    Sunday, May 22, 2011

    DIY - Swarovski Shoes

    I have decided to make my own Christian Louboutin-esk Swarovski Jewelled Shoes.

    EXCITING!

    Its probably going to take 30-40 hours but instores they are $3000 and I will treasure them forever.


    Here is where I will get the Swarovski Crystals from (high sparkle!) I will use the hotfix ones and get a hotfix tool. I am currently deciding between the Clear or the AB. I will be getting 1440 x 20ss and 1440 x 16ss and 720x 8ss.
    http://www.alliumblue.com/swarovski-flat-backs-hotfix-2028-2058-xilion-rose-c-4175_4200_4202.html

    These shoes are apparently easy to walk in and comfy so considering these, they are super cute!
    http://www.amazon.com/Bordello-Pleaser-Womens-Teeze-06-Pump/dp/B003B4FW1O/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_7







    Sunday, May 8, 2011

    Bouquet Toss

    Rather than a Bouquet toss we might give the bouquet to the couple who have been married the longest!

    Sunday, May 1, 2011

    My Brooch

    Lovely :)

    Closer

    These are not actual tied bouquets, just placed together to see how they match.

    They work very nicely together I do believe :)

    Monday, April 25, 2011

    Sunday, April 24, 2011

    Hmmm, to sweet heart or not to sweet heart?



    I photo shopped to see what a sweetheart neckline would look like... and now I like both lol.


    Friday, April 8, 2011

    Deposit made on Dress - My Something Old

    I have put my deposit down on Vera Wang VW351011!

    I am buying a gently worn one from a lovely girl in America, who has had it bustled already and who's wedding is 12th May this year.

    I am buying the dress from her for 60% of the original cost.

    Plus I also save on having the dress bustle put in - she is putting in a French bustle so the dress will be bustled under and inside the skirt, leaving it practically invisible :)
     
    She is the exact same height and build as me too so its a perfect match. 

    She is having it dry cleaned after the wedding so will ship approx 20th May! So I should have my paws on it by mid June. 

    I am so excited!

    Sunday, March 27, 2011

    No Cake?

    We have decided not to have a cake.

    Our buffet includes a bunch of desserts anyhow, so we can eat that :)

    We just don't see the point of having two deserts, so the cake is out the window!




    Estimated saving: $350 :*)

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    Thursday, March 24, 2011

    Tally - End of March

    We have booked:
    Celebrant
    Ceremony Venue
    Reception Venue
    Photographer
    Flowers (I did a year or floristry)

    We have:
    Favors (first thing we bought after proposal in Thailand)
    Bolero
    Guestbook tree
    Music (iPhone)
    Invites, STDs, Reply Cards

    We know:
    Where we are honeymooning
    What dress I would like
    Which dress Felicity probably wants
    Theme & Colours