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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
#1 Wedding Planning Tip
Hi All!
It has been a looooonnnnnnngggggggg time since I last posted and I apologize! A lot has been going on but that is no excuse.
I am currently writing from my hotel room in Denver, Colorado - also known as wedding land. Mark and I flew in this morning to meet with our fantastic wedding planner Debbie of Save the Date Events to finalize catering, cake, rentals, and sort out a few other things.
I have sooo many wedding posts in my head to post to the blog and I am going to make a serious effort to capture them while it is all actually happening. Wedding planning is definitely a fun process but is also like having another full time job - even with a wedding planner! (Enjoy the funky pictures - keep reading for an explanation...)
My number one piece of advice - which is also my number one suggestion for decorating, art acquisition, or wardrobe styling - is pull pictures, pull pictures, pull pictures.
What I mean by this is anytime you see something inspirational whether it be in person, online, or in a publication of some sort, capture a picture and store it on your computer in digital "files". With iphones, blackberries, etc. it is so easy to just snap a quick picture of something you like while you are flipping through magazines in the nail salon (saving you the time and money of buying your own copy), or even of a stranger walking down the street (although you should be cautious not to look like a stalker/wierdo).
Even if the thing that catches your eye seems completely off-base or out of character for you, grab it anyways. I always suggest going with your gut instincts - you never know how that strange picture might inspire or fit for you later. It caught your eye for a reason so just go with it! Over time patterns will emerge in what you pull that will help you find a direction when you are trying to make tough decisions (i.e. do you like the look of fondant cakes or soft buttercream icing? Plain or detailed?)
Digital files work better for me than actual magazine pages because they are easier to transport, organize, and you don't have to worry about misplacing them. My library of inspirational pictures is the best tool I have in wedding planning. Anytime I need motivation or creative ideas I just take a quick gander at my photo library and wall!
PS: All of the photos I have included in this post are from my primary inspiration album - a fun sneak peak at the direction we are heading for our wedding!!! enjoy!!!
xoxoxo Melissa
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