Friday, February 27, 2009

Provencial Blue and Yellow


We picked blue and yellow for our wedding colors, which I think will be perfect for a Summer wedding. I hope to do a mix of bright blues and yellows as well as some softer pastel versions of the colors just to mix it up. I don't want it to seem forced. So far I have some table linens picked out, but hope to use the colors in the flowers, cake, and other decor. After I picked the colors, I realized that they are the traditional colors for Provence, which is where we will honeymoon. Perfect!

The "Wedding" Dress


My mom came into town last weekend and somehow managed to talk me into a white dress. The anti-wedding wedding is turning more and more into the wedding-like wedding. Still keeping it Lauren-like though. Check out my dresses and shoes!

I have loved Betsey Johnson since the first time I stepped into her store at the Houston, Texas Galleria at age 15, but I never actually owned anything from her store until now. Dangerous place! The shoes are beautiful Italian leather and are actually comfortable, which is a must. We will find my fiance Alexander a tie to match the shoes and the color will fit well with our chosen wedding colors, which will be the next post.

Engaged!


Yep, it's happened to me! Alexander proposed on December 20, 2008 in the very same restaurant we met just over three years ago (December 9, 2005). I cried like a baby and made him repeat what he said because I could not even remember. I was so excited that I could not even finish my dessert. That never happens! All I know is I said yes!

The ring is a beautiful round center diamond set with small round accent "hearts on fire" diamonds and a band of round accent diamonds in white gold. The center stone sits high so you can see the entire diamond. It truly is a work of art. I LOVE it, and the fact that Alexander picked it out himself makes it even more special.

We thought we were going to get married at the court house, but things have changed. We are looking forward to an engagement party thrown by our lovely friends Amanda and Mary Quin. It is Spanish-themed bash with sangria and tapas served to our 30 closest friends and will take place on March 28.

The next few blogs will certainly be about our June 6, 2009 wedding, where 13 of our closest family members will join us at our home for wine and cheese, a short garden ceremony, and a champagne toast, followed by a dinner at the same restaurant were we became the future Mr. and Mrs. B!

I never thought this would happen, but I am really into the wedding planning now. The next posts are certainly to be about my new joy: planning a divine summer party for our nuptials!