Alright, let’s get into the good stuff.
Planning for late September 2015
The venue: I have selected a winery. It’s a very historic
area with stone work buildings, exposed wooden beams, high ceilings garnished
with beautiful lighting. This place had the exact feel I was searching for… a
little bit of fairy-tale and masculine enough at the same time. It’s just
perfect! (Not to mention the wine is
fabulous!) ---I will reveal the name of the establishment once I actually book
the date!
Theme: Well, since it’s a winery, and I happen to be a wino…
I want to stay with that idea, the warmth of a vineyard and the romantic
essence of it on its own. I simply want
to enhance it to my own taste. I will be adding touches of “vintagey”, rustic,
barn yard type décor to tell the story I want portrayed. Overall, I’d call it
romantic vineyard.
Décor: I have to admit I’m really into the overwhelming
trend of mason jars! I enjoy the instant comfort that they emit. I plan on using them not only for drinks, but
for candle holders and the like. I also want to add in some haystacks for bench
seating since the venue has a huge patio! I want to take advantage of that for
sure. Maybe even make a “coffee table” as well. On the tables for centerpieces, I want to use
wood slabs, empty wine bottles, and candles. Simple and romantic!
Flowers: I’m not a huge lover of the dramatic flower
arrangements from exotic countries. I’m a simple girl who just wants to use
flowers to soften up all the stone and wood features. I plan on using a lot … I
mean A LOT of baby’s breath. It will
pretty much be placed throughout the entire venue. I’m also thinking that maybe
for some taller pieces I will use branches and spray-paint them to give that
drama that everyone craves.
The Food: OK, I’m such a foodie and I love to cook… BUT I have
found a catering company that is actually recommended by the venue and it has
outstanding reviews! I will be doing a sit down dinner. I have no problems with
buffets, except the fact that I don’t want to make people wait in line annnnd
apparently it’s more expensive... more food needed, more money needed, makes sense.
So sit down it is! I cannot wait to actually start sampling places. They've got
an Italian cook they need to impress!
The Drinks: Just keep it flowing. That is all.
MY DRESS: This is the hardest part. I know I want something
simple, classic, and not beaded. I do
however love lace! I’m probably going to go with an A-line cut dress with a
lace overlay type!
There’s so much more to think about… And so much time to do it in!
