August 2014

[xemmax]

In that case margaritas are a definite

 

[ttc_lolly]

I love that dress Emma, it's so beautiful and elegant. And the invite too, just everything! Most perfect wedding ever

The vege options look fantastic and I wouldn't expect meat at a wedding of a vege but I can understand Nick's perspective. I know my Jamaican side of the family would be in shock if they came to a family wedding and there was no meat my sister who is also a lifelong vege will have to worry about that if/when the time ever comes for her to wed!

Cocktails are a fab idea and £6 is a good price too I think. I've only ever drank raspberry mojitos and they were amaaaazing, but I am open and willing to try any, as you shall witness!

 

[xemmax]

Hahaha Lauryn, I can't wait! I really don't like Bacardi so mojitos are out for me

Your sister will definitely face this dilemma, it's tough and I'd love to ban meat but I feel like it would annoy people. I know I shouldn't care!

 

[Tasha]

That is so tricky. I can completely understand both yours and Nick perspective. I wouldn't be bothered by no meat (use to be vegetarian also) but I do know people who are of the mindset that a meal isn't a meal without meat, so can deffo see Nick's concerns, however it is your wedding so go with what you are happy not what other people are happy with.

Cocktails sound like a fab idea x

 

[xemmax]

I've kind of been toying with the idea of hiring a venue stylist but I can't find one that looks any good I really want someone to dress it on the day and to provide beautiful props (I really want a gramophone and a typewriter) but I can't find any local that seem to provide what I want. I really don't want a generic, nondescript "vintage" theme - I want to find someone who really gets what I envisage and can make it all for me

I have also started my wedding diet (Weight Watchers), I actually don't weigh as much as I thought (which is weird because I feel huge). I need to lost 12.5lbs to be back to a size 10 and then I'll start dress shopping. Ideally I'd like to be 7lb under that by the wedding but that shouldn't be hard. Also Nick is going to help me to tone up and I'm starting running when we go on holiday to Cornwall with my family in 3 weeks, we're going to run to the beach every morning I will be a thin bride!

 

[Mummy May]

Why don't you speak to Emy&potato - she is starting to get into venue styling and I bet she has lots of things you would love cx

 

[maryp0ppins]

I love the idea of the cocktails and would def go for it! I lost 1.5 stone on weigt watchers 2 yrs ago,goodluck

 

[Jo_Bean]

I just love the glamour of that era. Something very classy about it all and fantastic hair styles and embellishments

I know Jo it's amazing isn't it? The glitz and the glamour - I need it all! I wish we lived in an era where men and women still wore hats, so glamorous.

So do I!! I would even go back to a time with bustles and corsets I just love dressing up! I need a time machine actually

That's very reasonable for the cocktails. I would do it

 

[xemmax]

Why don't you speak to Emy&potato - she is starting to get into venue styling and I bet she has lots of things you would love cx

Aww emy does have a great eye for things, she's too far from me though I think. I think I may have found a good stylist now, just need to make sure we can afford her!

I love the idea of the cocktails and would def go for it! I lost 1.5 stone on weigt watchers 2 yrs ago,goodluck

Thanks hun! I've lost 2 stone before too, it's the only diet I can ever stick to. I really love counting points and being able to eat chocolate everyday like I want to and still lose weight how are your plans coming along?

I just love the glamour of that era. Something very classy about it all and fantastic hair styles and embellishments

I know Jo it's amazing isn't it? The glitz and the glamour - I need it all! I wish we lived in an era where men and women still wore hats, so glamorous.

So do I!! I would even go back to a time with bustles and corsets I just love dressing up! I need a time machine actually

That's very reasonable for the cocktails. I would do it

Haha I'm going to need a corset at this rate we were definitely born in the wrong era!

 

[xemmax]

I could really use some opinions as we are totally torn between these. We both love number 1 and they have beautiful envelopes (some are not shown on here) but I can really envisage number 2 for the menus etc. Nick isn't sure about number 3 but I LOVE them, whereas number 4 I really like but not sure whether they are a little too simple.

1.
https://img1.etsystatic.com/012/0/5542929/il_fullxfull.461128551_ch0z.jpg

2.
https://img0.etsystatic.com/014/0/6327260/il_fullxfull.435083466_3otw.jpg

3.
https://img1.etsystatic.com/013/0/5349208/il_fullxfull.463236953_2d9s.jpg

4.
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QVL1mn0Ww9U/UZFcRzQaSFI/AAAAAAAAAP0/M5Dt6UBkYys/s1600/combine+1.jpg

 

[Tasha]

I really like them all but number three are my favourites.

You have great taste x

 

[Mummy May]

Number 2 for me xx

 

[louandivy]

I loooove number three - I am surprised Nick isn't sure, its def the least feminine of the three! I love them all though

 

[emyandpotato]

Definitely the third- gilded ink on dark paper is so luxurious and elegant. I'd veto the slanted bits of text though, they make me think 2013 take on Gatsby, as opposed to true Jazz age, you know what I mean?

 

[Jo_Bean]

I prefer 1 and 4 but then I like simple. I like all of them but love 1 and 4 x

Edit - looked again and I would choose 1 to me it says stylish and classy, understated but still makes an impression. More authentic and not as staged IMO x but I guess it all depends on a persons vision of that era. Mine is more neutral and lace rather than dramatic. But they all work.

 

[xemmax]

Thanks so much guys! I'm really surprised Nick isn't keen on the third. Originally he liked them but since finding the first ones he's been put off. Jo I definitely know what you mean - I am really conscious that while I want an art deco themed wedding I don't want it to look like a fancy dress party, and a lot of the stationery sets look a little... tacky?

I think I am going to order samples of 1, 2 and 3 and see how they are in the flesh. The envelopes on the first are beautiful and I think that is what we love about them though the sharp, geometric lines of the third make them more true to art deco in that respect I think.

https://img1.etsystatic.com/015/0/5542929/il_fullxfull.461128573_bxtr.jpg

Ahh so torn!

 

[Jo_Bean]

I think you need to feel them. See what the lines are like in different lights and when you open them remember that first thought as that's the thought your guests will have when they open them

So exciting!

 

[DanielleM]

Emma

Invitations 2 and 4 look very similar to me. I personally do not like number 3. But number 1 is very nice too. I think as you are having a summer wedding the black stationary looks a bit out of place, I like all the others though, probably number 2 I would say x

 

[xemmax]

Ohhhh I found these Jenny Packham bridesmaid dresses and I actually think I love them. They aren't exactly what I wanted but the more I look at them the more I can envisage them fitting beautifully in with the theme.. is it stupid to buy bridesmaid dresses before my dress? It comes in maxi and midi length and I don't even usually like midi bridesmaid dresses but I think this looks lovely.

https://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g449/emmafinola/null-2.jpg
https://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g449/emmafinola/null.jpg
https://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g449/emmafinola/null-1.jpg

I bought a couple of bridesmaids bags too, I just thought they were so pretty I couldn't resist!

https://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g449/emmafinola/null-3.jpg

 

[Jo_Bean]

I don't think it's silly if you love them. You have a vision and you like certain styles, colours and textures, so they won't not go. Sometimes you just know when it's right