I’m told it’s a very good place to start! So let’s go over the basics shall we? Who I am, the overall theme of my wedding, and why I started this blog!
I am a 24-year-old caught in life’s limbo land that so many others my age face! I am in between graduating from college and getting a “real job.” To give myself credit though, I am a month away from become certified as a special education teacher! Woot Woot! Because I will most likely not get a job until next school year (thanks to 9 weeks of student teaching I still need to do) I will be substitute teaching a lot this year, leaving me (hopefully) plenty of time to plan this wedding! Besides furthering my education and planning this wedding, I spend my time playing with my golden retriever, reading good books, and baking yummy cupcakes. Life is good, no?
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classic,
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modern,
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outdoor/rustic,
beach,
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or offbeat,
every wedding has a unique ambiance that relates directly to the personalities of the bride/groom. I personally had a hard time coming up with a theme that I felt was “us.” I consider myself to have a pretty passive, go-with-the-flow personality so I never feel strongly toward one thing or another. I did know, however, that I wanted our wedding to be unique, casual, and fun. So that helped trim down the list. Elegant, classic, modern are out. So that left beach, outdoor/rustic, or offbeat. While I did live in Southern California for most of my young life, I do not feel a strong connection to the beach. Plus with my height, I need to wear heels and I can’t imagine trying to walk in the sand! And now it’s down to outdoor and offbeat. As far as offbeat goes, my fiancé and I are not obsessed with anything cool enough to have it be a theme, but I did like the idea of having offbeat tendencies. And that leaves us outdoor/rustic. With my fiancé (let’s call him Mr. Dizzy) being born and raised in Montana, it was definitely something we could pull off. So like any new bride-to-be, I scoured the internet for outdoor/rustic inspiration. Unfortunately, nothing really seemed to click. And then I stumbled upon pictures like this and fell in love.
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| {couldn't you just die for those suspenders?} Image via Intimate Weddings |
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And with the unanimous approval of my fiancé, my family, and my bridesmaids, we decided on a theme: whimsical vintage. I am sure you all agree this will fill our requirements perfectly: unique, casual, and fun. We are so excited!!
For those of you who are curious, I didn't always want to have a blog. The idea first came up when I was talking to my MOH on the phone about wedding details (boo for MOHs living in another state!). She casually suggested I start a blog. I quickly dismissed the idea simply because I have never thought about writing a blog and I didn’t think I was tech-savvy enough for the job. But after reading more and more wonderful blogs, I became inspired and the thought came up again. And just to share, my favorite wedding blog is called Weddingbee. As much as I love other blogs and their amazing photos, there is something about having a community of women sharing every step of their wedding journey. These posts are from real people who honestly care. They share every detail of their experiences (the good, the bad, and the ugly). They consistently provide supportive feedback. And they each have a darn-cute name! As I began following Weddingbee religiously, I felt more and more connected to this community and had a passionate urge to contribute. I began looking into how to become a “bee” and I noticed that all applicants must have their own blog. So here I am, a “wannabee” (very fitting, right?!) blogging with the hopes of being one of the greats.
Did anyone else have a hard time figuring out a theme for their wedding? Are there any other “wannabees” out there?
