SUIT!

So...i've neer bought a suit, nor have i really needed a suit until now. But i HAVE always had serious suit envy of other people who wear suits well. So my hunt for the perfect suit (that i don't look goofy in) begins.

Here's kind of what im going for

I can only hope to look that good. Just hangin' out. On some steps. Or against a brick wall with some plants.

Capture This!

A couple of weekends ago we met with our proposed photographer!

Her work is AMAZING, her package is perfect, and we can't wait to have her photograph our wedding!

I send out the paperwork tomorrow to finalize!!

Dressed in Amazement

Most of you already know that I absolutely love Anthropologie so when I found out that they were starting a bridal sister company I was BEYOND excited. I subscribed to the wedding list and I waited. I waited and waited and waited. They sent out a sneak peek of some of the gowns. Adam and I watched the little video over and over in equal excitement.

I tried to like other dresses, I tried to consider other options. But the more time passed (we have been engaged for a while, you know) the more I was sure, it was BHLDN or bust.

We made the trek to Houston. It was one of THE most AMAZING retail experiences. The building, the rooms, the decor, it was all exquisite, luxurious, and incredibly special. On top of that, the gowns were all incredibly well made, the fabrics were beautiful. (The prices are unbelievably reasonable). Picking my gown, veil, and shoes (all fabulous) are all just steps to my growing excitement. They are only small pieces to the anticipation of the entire wedding ordeal. I can't wait for our wedding and I can't wait for us to be married.

Here are some pictures of BHLDN Houston that I took. I won't show too much because I hope to have everyone on the edge of their chair, just like I am.

The exterior of the store

Golden letters and metal florets

Part of the storefront's decorations - A swan made of chivari chairs, pinwheels, penants, and pompoms

The chandelier of the dressing room where I tried on my top 6 favorite gowns.

Ten days later, on the dot, I received my precious package!!! Here is my unwrapping process!

My LARGE package came in what seemed like a custom made, perfectly fitted, mailing sleeve.

Once unwrapped, this is what I found!

Ribbon-like elastic held the BHLDN label.

The garment bag inside.

BHLDN garment bag and specially made hanger. (I know, I go crazy over the silliest details)

When I left Houston I had these two gems tidily packed away in my carry-on that I guarded like a hawk.

My shoes (Blurred out just a little, of course)

My Veil!

And that's the end of my little gown adventure!! Now I just have to wait the torturous 9 months until the wedding to wear it all!!

BHLDN IN EXACTLY 72 HOURS!!!!

SEVENTY TWO HOURS EXACTLY UNTIL BHLDN!

Inspiration Board

I created several of these inspiration boards. Over the past year or so I've been saving images that really inspire or excite me. I pulled them together in little collages, printed them out, and are keeping them in my wedding binder (which I'll share some other time).

I don't want to give away too much aesthetically but this is approximately the look and feel we're going for. I dream of a lot of whites on whites on creams on different sorts of whites with a sort of casual and natural feel. Something airy and open. You know that feeling where something is so captivating, enchanting, and inspiring that your breath catches for just a second? And your  heart melts a little?

That's what I'm aiming for.

BHLDN

HOLY CRAP!

ARE YOU GUYS SO EXCITED?!!

BECAUSE I'M FREAKIN' DYYYYYING I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!

TODAY IS WEDNESDAY. PRACTICALLY THE END OF WEDNESDAY.

AND THAT MEANS ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT UNTIL SATURDAY!

SUNDAY IS WHEN I AM OFFICIALLY PURCHASING MY WEDDING DRESS!!!!!!!!

I'M DYING.

SO. EXCITED.

Here's a hint: