tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post1862517058409086694..comments2024-03-27T10:31:14.337-05:00Comments on Lisa's Yarns: Wedding Wednesday Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-13623935124281507932016-12-31T22:07:02.537-06:002016-12-31T22:07:02.537-06:00Yay I am super excited to follow along with your w...Yay I am super excited to follow along with your wedding planning over the next few months and I can't wait to watch you walk down the aisle! <br /><br />Man, wedding planning is sooo hazy to me right now ha ha. I remember it being quite stressful and busy, but don't remember the exact things that stressed me out. I should read past some of my old posts... But I can definitely say that 4.5 years later the day itself doesn't really matter that much to me and I'm sure any old day would have been fine, it really truly is about the marriage and everything that happens after the wedding. That said, celebrating that day with family and friends really did mean a lot to me and it's so rare to have so many of the people you love in one place! Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-25971955167943704472016-12-27T21:16:36.588-06:002016-12-27T21:16:36.588-06:00Oh great post! I love all your decisions, first of...Oh great post! I love all your decisions, first off. Small bridal party will make your life SO much easier and I second what my sister said, bridesmaids will look and feel best in a dress that works with their unique body :) Especially when you'll only have two bridesmaids, it won't be hard to coordinate dresses and navy isn't a color you need to worry about different dresses matching, you know?<br />Other recs: try to reduce driving as much as possible or lots of moving logistics. Moving from hair salon to house to put on dress to church to picture spot to reception spot adds stress to the day. Allow extra time for hair and make up, it always takes longer than you think. Write out the exact groupings of family formals (including people's names) for your photographer if she/he doesn't ask for it already. Greatly reduces time of family portraits. Do an engagement session, it's a good chance to get to know your photographer and you'll be more comfortable with them on the day of (resulting in less awk pictures :)) Those are the big tips I can think of right now but feel free to reach out if you have other questions! I am a wealth of random wedding planning knowledge haha.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793577490918023099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-83947176998537776062016-12-27T16:48:50.399-06:002016-12-27T16:48:50.399-06:00Yay, it sounds like you're making decisions le...Yay, it sounds like you're making decisions left and right... that's awesome. And don't sweat the etiquette... i think it's totally ok to make this YOUR wedding by doing what you think is right.<br /><br />We don't have big wedding parties and/or bridesmaids dresses or best men suits.... we only have a matron of honor and one best man. Everybody dressed the way they wanted to dress. I like that instead of imposing a dress code on people. <br /><br />I am so excited for you two! It'll be a great wedding!<br />Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196296268895103846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-26677564545384051142016-12-26T08:45:47.338-06:002016-12-26T08:45:47.338-06:00It sounds like it is all starting to come together...It sounds like it is all starting to come together! I think that all of the little details are really unimportant when it comes to the grand scheme of things. Like you said, keep your eye on the real prize, and don't worry about the minutia. I have been to several weddings and I cannot tell you if the bridesmaids dresses matched, because that is not why I was there! I was there to support my loved ones and what color the cake was or what flavor it was is really not that important in the long run. Just have fun with it; this is YOUR day!! I can't wait to hear more about it as the day gets closer! Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-59855197314221268122016-12-23T08:52:41.237-06:002016-12-23T08:52:41.237-06:00Friday weddings are awesome, because you can save ...Friday weddings are awesome, because you can save a lot of money, and it's unique. I got married on a Friday too :-)<br /><br />I'm so excited for you two! That's smart that you're not having your sisters buy bridesmaid dresses, as you're right, they never get re-worn. Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-80684607182659388912016-12-22T09:16:33.595-06:002016-12-22T09:16:33.595-06:00I've thought about my wedding, if I ever have ...I've thought about my wedding, if I ever have one, often, especially when I hear about wedding planning and how stressful it is. I do not plan on having a big wedding. In fact, I'd rather just elope! But I would want my mom there and my brother and nephews and some of my friends. So I'd like to do something really small, maybe even a destination wedding, and possibly having a bigger party later on to celebrate with everyone else. <br /><br />I'm excited that you'll be doing updates! I love all the decisions you've made so far. I think you'll be a fun, laid-back bride! :)Stephanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664500645286563334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-69440892738515776672016-12-22T08:42:50.321-06:002016-12-22T08:42:50.321-06:00So fun! May 19 - going to put my time off request ...So fun! May 19 - going to put my time off request for that week now. I'm going to use it as an excuse to spend some extra time in Minneapolis that week to be there to support/ help in whatever way I can! <br /><br />As much as I do love dancing....I'm not a big wedding dance fan either. I have really bad hearing...and so can't socialize well with loud music. I know. I just turned 85 last week. <br /><br />If I can impart any wisdom on "wedding cliches" ...i don't advise "the first look" for wedding photos. But maybe your different than ryan and I? We felt SO AWKWARD and forced. And I had lipstick on - so ryan couldn't kiss me, and he is still bitter lol. That's the only thing that really sticks out to me from our wedding - everything else was amazing and a very memorable day that I will always hold in my heart!! <br /><br />Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854266979976413979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-55901029353085424992016-12-21T18:28:09.912-06:002016-12-21T18:28:09.912-06:00Wow! You have it so together, I am impressed. And ...Wow! You have it so together, I am impressed. And I couldn't agree more with all of your decisions, not that it matters. Especially about a wedding party and the dresses! <br /><br />Oh, and bore me. Please! I will not get tired of your updates!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-68434821644913841512016-12-21T16:14:15.771-06:002016-12-21T16:14:15.771-06:00Wedding updates aren't boring! At least not to...Wedding updates aren't boring! At least not to me. I want to hear all about it!<br /><br />As for nontraditional decisions, we also didn't have matching tuxes. Instead we asked them to wear black suits with white shirts.Shoshanahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707241263291051104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-8648697433959594822016-12-21T16:11:58.919-06:002016-12-21T16:11:58.919-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shoshanahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707241263291051104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-78511883400418739332016-12-21T13:41:32.481-06:002016-12-21T13:41:32.481-06:00Our wedding was very non-traditional. We only had ...Our wedding was very non-traditional. We only had 35 people (including ourselves, our officiant, who is a very good friend, and our two good friends who played their violins). We didn't have a wedding party at all, we walked each other down the aisle (I find the concept of being "given away" to be antiquated and, frankly, misogynistic). We bought our flowers the morning of the wedding at the local farmers market and arranged them into a variety of vases that we purchased at a local thrift store (we also had lots of candles). We didn't have a formal reception, just a big dinner around two huge family style tables. We brought our own music and turned it on after dinner - people danced, people mingled, and we all had a really good time. It was very low stress (and low cost!) and it was one of the best days of our lives. Ultimately, it was about celebrating with the people we love.Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153149217472000710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-38089356394539900802016-12-21T13:16:57.089-06:002016-12-21T13:16:57.089-06:00Some people think the wedding dance is a chance to...Some people think the wedding dance is a chance to express how you feel about each other or some kind of personal style. Plus you remember the song - we danced to Let's Stay Together by Al Green and still smile at each other every time it comes on the radio. Can't tell you what the mother/father songs were, but that one was a special decision. and we, as a couple/family still have a 70's funk/motown vibe like that.Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-15482223476088553812016-12-21T10:54:55.340-06:002016-12-21T10:54:55.340-06:00I LOVE all of these choices!!! Sounds like a great...I LOVE all of these choices!!! Sounds like a great plan so far! katielookingforwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02739640153974439332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-77436389259089109682016-12-21T10:54:16.022-06:002016-12-21T10:54:16.022-06:00SO exciting!!! Oh man I loved wedding planning, it...SO exciting!!! Oh man I loved wedding planning, it's so fun. I think everything sounds perfect and no matter what you do it will be perfect for you both! So excited to hear more details as it comes together.J and Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511831114292960429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-86913031371109881572016-12-21T09:30:33.331-06:002016-12-21T09:30:33.331-06:00My husband and I did "pick your own" for...My husband and I did "pick your own" for our wedding party and I loved it. Knee length black dress for the ladies and the guys were asked to wear a black suit. We bought the ladies pink shawls to wear over their dress and green ties for the boys to wear with their suits (pink and green were our wedding colors). One of the dunce groomsman wore a navy suit instead of black but whatever, I'm really happy with how it turned out.Emily Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13291257261152255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-5384199010009586982016-12-21T08:39:18.310-06:002016-12-21T08:39:18.310-06:00I really like the ideas you have planned! I prefe...I really like the ideas you have planned! I prefer smaller, intimate weddings and at our age, really don't enjoy wedding dances as we can't visit amidst the loud music! I know that is probably my age speaking, but being able to visit with family who we don't see often, is much better.<br />I am excited to read your blog in the next months leading up to the "Big Day"! I am so happy for you and Phil!Marlyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759100075048865240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-69965536772535176112016-12-21T07:27:37.499-06:002016-12-21T07:27:37.499-06:00I made basically all the same decisions as you, ex...I made basically all the same decisions as you, except went with Saturday morning (10 am!) instead of Friday night. All my bridesmaids wore dresses they already owned (mixed pastels), and the guys wore suits. I made our bouquets, and we skipped the dances. Instead we had brunch while a pianist played jazz and classical. It was just fine...and kind of cheap, which was good since I was still in college and footing the bill! Breakfast foods and cocktails (bloody marys, mimosas, screwdrivers, champagne) are a little more affordable than a sit-down dinner, anyway.<br />You're making smart trade-offs for the things that are important to you and your families, and that's the only thing that really matters. Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-5769643409002927572016-12-21T07:22:14.461-06:002016-12-21T07:22:14.461-06:00I had one bridesmaid. I would have had 2 but my mo...I had one bridesmaid. I would have had 2 but my mom pitched a fit and said it would look lopsided so I just had the one. Patrice's dress was GORGEOUS!!! It was a strapless navy dress from Ann Taylor and I loved it so much I wanted one! I love that you are completely making this your own! It's your wedding!!! Friday night is when Patrice and Aaron got married and they still had a LOT of people attend! Every time I think about your day I happy dance!!! I also found out last night from one of my girlfriends that I'm going to be an aunt again!!!!! Nephew number SEVEN! If you have someone who is good at flowers and there is a farmers market that will be open up there in May you could go that route for your flowers. I also know of a website that has gorgeous flowers, let me know if you want the link. I'm so glad you're going to be posting details so I can keep up!!!Charbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023222309412936172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-62632168659648810562016-12-21T06:50:49.987-06:002016-12-21T06:50:49.987-06:00Wow I did not know you've been in 10 weddings!...Wow I did not know you've been in 10 weddings! That's a lot! Definitely a good idea to keep yours small in that case and I love the idea of just having them pick out dresses. For me it's not even about necessarily wearing the dress again because I don't mind picking out a dress just for one event, but I think it's nice that they can pick something they really love and feel comfortable in on that day. Being in a wedding, a lot of attention in on you too (for better or worse) and it stinks when you have to wear something you don't feel good in, if that makes sense. <br /><br />One of our biggest against the trend decisions was having Eric's friend Brian marry us. I know a lot of people do that now, but at the time no one we knew in real life had actually had a friend perform the ceremony and I definitely think some people were like wait, you trust Eric's friend to do it? I was like, definitely over some stranger! It allowed us to write the ceremony ourselves and have someone we know and love in all our pictures. After we did it, everyone thought it was a great idea lol. I have also sat through some SUPER awkward ceremonies since then which has only further solidified my decision! <br /><br />At the time I felt like I was having a pretty small bridal party too. Technically I had 6 people but 2 were my younger cousins who were almost like "junior bridesmaids" though we didn't call them that. I had my sister and 3 best friends at the time. There were some other people I could've added, but I felt like if I had one more then it would lead to 2 and 3 etc. So keeping it small made it so I don't think anyone felt offended or left out. Kelly (She Wears a Red Sox Cap)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04415604174106394910noreply@blogger.com