Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Bridezilla

I promised myself 6 months ago when I started this whole wedding adventure that I would never be "that bride." You know, the bride that painstakingly took the time to write a little thank you note on the back of every escort card while she was in the middle of getting her hair done. Or tried on a million dress and shoe combinations to find the perfect match so she would look absolutely stunning in her wedding pictures. That wasn't me. Or at least I thought it wasn't. I never grew up thinking my wedding day was going to be a pivotal, earth-shattering, life-changing event. Sure, I knew it was a special day, but I always pictured it as a really big, fun party, rather than a 6 course meal with programmed entertainment. But somehow, over the past 5 months, between the 8 pairs of off-white shoes I ordered online (which I will sadly admit, I still can't find a pair I like) and the massive ball of Christmas lights I have yet to untangle, I'm realizing I've become that bride.


My living room

My house is full of center pieces, fabric scraps, Christmas lights, gift bags, Chinese take out boxes... The list feels endless to me. Pandora's box was opened the minute Jen and I started on my Save The Dates and now there's no turning back. What's odd about this whole epiphany, is that I'm actually enjoying these projects. No one told me I had to collect vintage glass for my centerpieces or that I should make my own dessert display. It just...happened one day and my to-do list keep getting longer. Part of me thinks it's the designer side of my personality that can't live with half-baked decorations and I'm sure the control freak in me can't just let anyone organize the seating. My wedding decor has become quite the obsession and I don't think I'll be able to shake it until the big day arrives.


The vintage glasses and jars I'm collecting


The good (and bad) news is that I have 1 month to finish all of my projects. And honestly, when it's all said and done, no one will remember that I crafted my cupcake stands out of old plates and candle holders, or that the sign in book was just that, a book. Not the Polaroid keepsake I was hoping to create. Guests just remember the food and possibly the music. So to make myself feel better about my crazy crafting (and to bond w/ other fellow brides, pre or post wedding) my next few blog entries will be about my wedding decorations. I hope to inspire some and bring back memories for others that have gone through this crazy dementia during their engagement period. And if you have no clue what I'm talking about, then I hope you at least enjoy the pictures.

-LG

5 comments:

  1. We will all remember the details and it will be worth it. Let me know if you need more help on any projects. The only thing more fun than your own wedding is a friends wedding. Love the glasses ps.

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  2. Hey! I have a really strange question - Do you want your cake plates to be reused? Because I am still going out looking for vintage plates and candle sticks to make my own and quite frankly, from the looks of your collections, I might love yours as much as I would love my own. I would pay for shipping both ways. Let me know. =)

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  3. p.s. I had the exact same thought about people not even noticing that 95% of the stuff at the wedding was handmade. But then I realized that I was doing it for me. Not for them. I live to do this kind of stuff. I am having so much fun, I want to quit my day job and make fabric flowers for a living. (Among the many other things I am making for the wedding.)

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  4. Lisa you couldn't be Bridezilla if you tried! However just know you have extra hands at the ready between now and the wedding should you want them! I would love to help in anyway I can! Since we will be arriving early on Friday before the wedding you can put Mom, Ava & I to work decorating or whatever you need! Looking forward to the wedding! Love you!
    Julie

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  5. You and Michelle are nuts. I'll leave it at that. Love big sista ;P

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