Fall Wedding Visions-What I've Really Been Up To

So, yes. I have been putting in a lot of time at work-or being exhausted from work, (thus the reason for my sporadic presence in this lovely place), but I've also been doing this. 

My wedding is officially less than 10 months away. I do have some major things done (and still have some more major things left to do), but I find myself often thinking about the details. Details are my favorite part about any project, but thinking about ALL the details that could potentially go into this once-in-a-lifetime project get me giddy and nervous all at once. What better place to obsess over such details, than Pinterest?

 I mean, what did brides even do before this lovely gem of a planning tool?! I have been pinning like crazy to my wedding board, and I love it. While wonderful, it is time-consuming. I'm sure I would probably be better off if there weren't so much awesomeness at my fingertips. I'd get things done faster (maybe?) and I would make quicker decisions. Having Pinterest definitely makes me think "Eh, I bet I can find/make something better." instead of, "That works just fine. Let's stick with that." But then again, where is the fun in doing that. 

So here's a sneak peek of what I'm thinking for the Mr. and Miss Lovie wedding, October 2012! 

(--in case you've missed the billions of pins I've pinned! And if you have, you better start following me! I pin lots of other fun things, too. Don't worry.)

Colors:

Bridesmaids and most large scale decor will be a mix of the color family of champagnes, camel, ivory, beige, nude, and gold (!) and then there will be touches and accents of orange and golden yellow in the flowers (and pumpkins, of course!).

I also LOVE that rust color. (no gray or red. Ick. I'm so done with my red phase. Hey, old roomies, I bet you never thought you'd hear me say that!)

 We're doing mix and match for the girls' dresses and there's a good chance that one or two might have that shimmery gold color on their body. I love it. You guys should know by now I love gold. 

colors1, colors2, colors3, colors4

Can you tell my color palette isn't too defined, just yet? Haha. Too many pretty colors! Don't worry, I'll wittle it down. While I think those vintage circus weddings that are bursting with color are super cool, mine will be a little more laid back. 

Centerpieces and Tablescapes

Tiny jars,  vintage books, different size bottles, wood slices

I think flowers and centerpieces can really transform a space so I'm really excited about this part of the decorating.  I also have been planning on trying to make some decisions about flowers soon so I've been doing some extra researching on flowers for the reception and for the bouquets.

So I've already started collecting mason jars, baby jars, random tall bottles, etc. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go that route. I'm trying to decide between vintage books and wood slices, but as you can tell, I think the wood slices will win out. 

more wood slices, wood slices again, various Jars

I'm loving the wildflower-type look for flowers. I'm not a big perfect rose, orchid, or lily kind of girl. I love wild, out of control blossoms and arrangements. 

Barnwood centerpiece

While I love the wood slices, I would just about die if someone made me a ton of these barn wood centerpiece trays!! Love them! (I could potentially make them myself, I suppose, but I don't have any tools or the place to do any kind of woodwork really. This idea is not off the table just yet, though.)

Bouquets 

 Bouquet1,  Bouquet2,  Bouquet 3, Bouquet4

Since the dresses are going to be kind of neutral I want the flowers to pop. I love the idea of deep oranges, golden yellows, white, and that succulent/lamb's ear soft green. The wildflower crazyness of bouquet 3 is so good.

Pumpkins!

pumpkins and bittersweet, pumpkin candle, pumpkin vase, pumpkin pile, pumpkin patch, glitter pumpkin+rings, pumpkin on shepherd hook

What's a fall wedding without pumpkins?! Stripey pumpkins are my favorite kind, so I'm thinking of throwing a few of those and some other tiny orange or white ones onto the tables. I'll also have some sort of pumpkin decor along the aisles (the outdoor aisles!!). There is literally a pumpkin patch on the property of our wedding venue so finding and decorating with pumpkins should be a cinch. 

That's all the wedding ideas for now! 

Yes, I will be doing plenty of wedding DIY. As much as possible, as you might expect. I can't wait. 

I hope you'll stick with me through a couple of these posts, at least. I just wanted to clue you guys in on what's going on in my little life. Back to regular programming soon. Jewelry post? Wreaths? Homemade valentines....coming right up. :)

Thanks for reading!