Sarah & Brandon's Swan/Il Mulino 04.28.12**The not so good stuff**

[Sizzle]

Originally Posted by yourgypsy

Yay! It's so pretty and sparkly! And that's awesome about the family member and the tshirts. Maybe they'd even do it for free as a wedding present? (I'm always the optimist )

Ha! I wish lol. But thankfully my Dad has opted to pay for them (instead of me) since we're keeping it in the family. So ultimately, it's a win win for me!

Originally Posted by Aurora2012

Beautiful ring!

Thank you!!

Originally Posted by MrsDuck

Very pretty and unique! I love it!

It is a bit different, I liked that for sure. Thank you!

Originally Posted by Freckledginger

Hi Sarah!!

Just found your PJ, and have so enjoyed seeing all your plans
LOVE LOVE LOVE your wedding colors, and your ring is drop dead gorgeous!!

Regarding not having a bridal party, I can completely relate to you on that decision. DF and I are having a small wedding too (probably about 40 people), and it just didn't feel right to have a traditional bridal party. I think we'll end up just having one person each to stand up there with us.

Yay for a DP!! That'll be a fantastic experience! What sort of desserts are you thinking you'll have??

I'm very excited to see/read the rest of your plans!

Thanks for joining in! For desserts, we are doing the cordials in the chocolate cups, then one of the preset menus. (Can't remember which one) but it was the larger one. I'm kinda getting a bit over the top at this point lol

Originally Posted by virtuous girl

UR RING!! AHHH!! i have a bling fetish the proposal was so sweet Ur going 2 have such a lovely wedding all the swan & dolphins brides have GREAT ideas

Thank you! He is a romantic, more so than me at times! haha! And I do love the bling on this ring, sometimes I can't quit staring at it LOL

[Sizzle]

So first, our Save the Dates. Brandon actually made these himself! I found a general idea of what I wanted, then he tweaked it in Publisher, then we sent them to Kikos to be printed. He cut most of them at work, then we cut the edges to be rounded. All in all, it was something like $30. woohoo! We sent these out in...October ish? I think. lol



Next up is our official invitations. We had these made from Minted. They were great to work with and I found the process pretty simple. I can honestly say that I didn't spend much time picking out invitations, they were never a huge priority for me. Frankly, if it hadn't been for the fact that people were ultimately *very* confused about doing everything on the wedding website when we sent our STD's, I wouldn't have bothered with paper. But some of the old school folks really wanted a paper invite, so here you go. We sent these out Monday or Tuesday so most people should have them by now.

Our wedding website has every detail about the wedding. Including our dessert party on Sunday. I also emailed out a calendar of events that I created for our immediate family. So I am really forcing everyone to get online and look at it

invites

I really like that the STD is a little more fun, carefree ticket to Disney. Then the formal invite is more of an adult fairy tale feel. Very happy with these.

[yourgypsy]

Both of them came out so cute! I love the fairy tale feel to the invitations. Simple, but very classy

[MrsDuck]

Super cute STDs!

The invites are gorgeous and whimsical! I love them, Sarah!

[Shannon84]

Just started reading along, but had to tell you that I love the engagement story!! I love that a stranger was sweet enough to take pictures for you guys so you have that special moment captured!

[Jilian]

I love the STDs and invites! Nice work!

[Sizzle]

Originally Posted by yourgypsy

Both of them came out so cute! I love the fairy tale feel to the invitations. Simple, but very classy

Thank you so much! I never planned to have two, or two that were similar, but I think it really worked out

Originally Posted by MrsDuck

Super cute STDs!

The invites are gorgeous and whimsical! I love them, Sarah!

You're so sweet Faith, thank you!

Originally Posted by Shannon84

Just started reading along, but had to tell you that I love the engagement story!! I love that a stranger was sweet enough to take pictures for you guys so you have that special moment captured!

It is my absolute favorite part of our entire engagement! It always is the unplanned that turns out being the most memorable!

Originally Posted by Jilian

I love the STDs and invites! Nice work!

Thank you, Jilian!!

[Sizzle]

We got our flower girl dresses!! I had spent a million (actual number) hours online looking at dresses for my nieces and just wasn't making any progress. Inevitably, the only dresses I would like were a million dollars (Also actual number) So I told my SIL that we just needed to go to the mall and buy something and be done with it.

As I walked in their house on Friday, my niece Pearl asked me if we (Her and I) were getting married. We had a brief conversation where I reminded her that the groom was actually Brandon, but that she would in fact be IN the wedding as a flower girl.

Surprisingly, we got the dresses within an hour. They were the second ones we found, first ones we tried on. And I think my countless hours online paid off, because I was prepared to make the decision on the spot. So here is my niece Eva modeling the dress! (My younger niece also tried it on, but her size wasn't in stock so it is being ordered)



I really love them. I think they are the perfect blend of formal/casual that will fit right in for our wedding. $44 at Nordstrom, can't beat that! (These girls are so adorable, they will steal the show regardless of what dress they are wearing!!)

[MrsDuck]

Super cute (and great price)!!

She is adorable!

[Fay]

Hey!

1st your ring is beautiful! such a good choice!! very pretty!

Your STDs are cool too, bless Brandon for making these!!! and your invitations are simple and elegant!

Your flower girl is sooo cute, the dress is very sweet!

Happy Planning!!!

X X X

[yourgypsy]

Super adorable! And what a great price!

[2dogmom]

What adorable dresses. I love them!

[Icecoldpenguin]

I just caught up and I am so glad to have another S/D sister.

*glad you are more happy with il mulino
*love the dresses
*love the succulents in the bouquet.

looks like grand slam planning so far.

can't wait for more

Teresa

[Jilian]

She is so cute! It made me laugh that she thought you and her were getting married. Kids says some funny things. The dress is really unique and looks adorable on her. Nice pick!

[tinkerbell 766]

Just catching up sweetie!! The invites and STDs are awesome and the flowergirl is just too cute!!! It all seems to be coming together very nicely!!!