I've decided to make some pages of bio private b/c FI knows about this site and I want him to be surprised! Things like my dress and accessories will be private.  So just friend me and I'll be happy to add you!

We booked our venue!  It's called Marina village, and we're renting the sunset room which is on the second floor of the building pictured below:

Inside:

And our ceremony will be at the same location:

For the bouquet: pink flowers!

 For the low centerpieces: A trio of submerged flowers in cylinder vases

For the tall centerpieces, I'm torn between tall floral ones like this:

   and

OR Manzanita trees:

Aisle Decor:

I plan on making pomanders like this:

and hang them on the chairs like so:

Our free engagement pictures taken at Balboa Park: 

All images courtesy of Amanda Carson of Eye Spy Photos

This dress in light pink for my sister (MOH)  without the beads or lace.

For my other 3 BM's:

In light pink as well and with a gray sash

So here are a couple of DIY projects I'm hoping to do!

DIY Cake Topper

Step 1- Buy Doll pins at Michaels

Step 2- Follow this tutorial: How to make a clothespin cake topper

Step 3- Enjoy a topper that is as beautiful as the ones below

DIY envelope liners

DIY chocolate covered pretzels (as part of the candy buffet)

Not sure if I'll do these but here are some more ideas:

http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/diy-wedding-challenge-damask-votive-holder-covers

100 postcards and envelopes from vistaprint + shipping= $15

PW's wonderful GoingtobeGoff design these!