Our Wedding: The Planned and the Not- So – Planned

The Date: October 23rd 2010

The Ceremony Location: First Congregational Church – Geneva, IL

(I’m catholic; He’s Lutheran, along with his family. My mom’s Jewish, my dad catholic. This is going to be one hell of a ceremony)

The Reception Location: Dunham Woods Riding Club – Wayne, IL

(Just Perfect for our fall wedding! May not look chic, but just wait till I have pictures of the inside, it falls right into our vintage theme.)

The Colors:Eggplant, Marigold, Pewter + Pearls & Metallic’s, soft pinks, yellows, greens in florals

    (the yellow is much brighter than what is in the picture)

The Theme: Vintage Chic

The Bridal Party: 14 Amazing People – A mix of our best friends and family.

Our Photographer: Erica Rose – Chicago, IL (Amazing, Amazing, Amazing)
Click here to check out her blog & website


Others things I have: My dress (worthy of her own post), the bridesmaid dresses, Registry semi-done. Save the Dates – Sent, Engagement party – celebrated.

List of To-Do’s: in no particular order…

- find and book a DJ

- find and book a cake/desert vendor

- purchase table linens & chair sashes

- find and book florist (had one, not happy, now I may book a new one today – which I love)

- make a beauty plan

- choose accessories, shoes, etc

- choose accessories, shoes, etc for bridesmaids

- boys attire

- confirm menu choices

- invitations & stationary

- ceremony plan

- wedding night accommodations

- accommodations for guests

- wedding transportation

- favors

- decorations for reception

- vases for florist ( I am choosing to buy these, due to my own inspirations)

- complete registries

- find ceremony readers and ushers

- find hair and makeup vendors

- parent and attendant gifts

- rehearsal dinner venue

- plan a honeymoon

- plus many more small details and the five thousand things I probably forgot!

Send your suggestions my way…

-Yellow Peonies & A Wild Poppy-