I am a bride on a budget and a short time line (by choice).  We are having a private ceremony and then we are having a reception this spring.  I am excited and so happy to be marrying my best friend.  Also, I LOVE planning, anything.  Planning this wedding has been a dream so far! 

So, I am going with an old-hollywood-esque look and I have purchased a peal-adorned, birdcage veil.  I cannot decide if I want a half up look or a completely up do.  I have found three pictures of looks that I love!  I have never had my hair professionally done before and I am going to take complete advantage of this opportunity.  I want to be perfectly beautiful on my wedding day.

I love them!  I think that the feather and the diamond really melds well with my old Key West/Cuban/old Hollywood/anything goes idea in my head. :)

We made a decision on a cake.  We aggreed that we want cupcakes, but I wanted a cake too.  We agreed on this:

I saw the best, cheapest idea, for the cup cake stand- painted flower pots flipped upside down with a plate on top.  It will be free, go with the theme and will look cute! :)

Shells and pearls and palm trees!!

We created our save-the-date today.  We had a blast!  Can you guess what the inspiration was...? :-)

I triple dog dared him!

My fantastic best friend has planned a bachelorette party that is totally me- a winery tour down the coast of Rhode Island.  A scenic drive with all my girls, lots of wine, and a new set of wine glasses (one for each winery).  I'll remember this forever. :)

Staying at the Newport Beach Hotel & Suites. 

SO EXCITED!!

I am giving the girls wine totes filled with goodies as a thank you/favor for the party.

This is the design I created for the tote bags.  $44.00 for 10 on www.vistaprint.com

After many meetings with the seamstress, a lot of internet research, and finally going with my gut and dictating what I wanted to look like when I put on my dress, I got the final product.  I jetted off to Florida two days later and tied the knot- the dress was just too inspiring! :-p

The reception is still being prepared for- May 29, 2010.  It's like two weddings in one! :-)