I have been SCOURING the internet in search of the perfect headband to wear for the renewal and either its not really what I had in mind or I find it and the prices are CRAZY ASTRONOMICAL!!!  I am not a tiara girl simply because of the dress style and its just really not me (I know, hard to believe).

What I have in mind is something EXTREMELY close to this. (oh gosh, this is beautiful)

 (picture courtesy of MillieICARO on Etsy)

But with all of the love and the beautiful craftsmanship and delicate materials used in this, comes a pretty hefty price of $285.  My dress was about $1200 (after my employee discount), so I really dont want to put that much of an investment into a headpiece.  

So I have decided to embark on the journey to (attempt to) create my own headband.  What better reason to head back out to crafts stores (which I love)?  I have it perfectly mapped out in my head the colors I want and a concept, but not necessarily how I want it to look.  The above pictured headband is SO close and if we weren't paying for this ourselves, then of course, I would splurge.  But I think the dress set me WAY over the limit of what I wanted to indulge on me for this thing!  I still have to consider jewelry and shoes.  Luckily, I am my own hairdresser and makeup artist for that day, lol!  

Here are a few more pictures of some headbands that I like, all from Etsy!

Zara Bella Couture, $69.95 (very reasonable)

Live In Style, $36 (who can beat this price)

Lucia Bella1

Brittany Lumsden

We shall see what exactly the endeavor will bring.  Worst Case Scenario?  Caving in and buying one of these!  Once I begin, you know I will let you know!  I have already started getting some of the brooches for my brooch bouquet, which I plan on starting really soon.  

See you guys soon!

♥Chanda

My Thoughts ♥ Bouquets (again)

So, now that I have FINALLY found my dream dress (picked a dress, couldn't get it, settled for a dress and then last night found the dress of my dreams and exchanged the dress I had for it...story of my life), I can really get down to the nitty gritty of planning for our special day.  My husband gave my the reigns (at least I hope) to plan most of it, so I am ready.

So I am revisiting my ideas for bouquets and decor since the style of my dress has changed.  I am really into the vintage styles of brooch bouquets.  Its totally different, no 2 are alike and its really me!  I was researching online on how to make one since I am gonna be doing as much as I can in DIY projects (posts coming soon) and I came across this one on Fancy Pants Weddings!  I am SO using this pattern for mine.  Maybe not with so many rich colors (even though they are beautiful), but something really close.

photo courtesy of Fancy Pants Weddings

First step in this process is to start looking for and buying/obtaining brooches.  I cant wait to start on this project and once I do, of course, I will let you guys know!

♥

Chanda

My Thoughts ♥ Lighting

I have been researching this topic for a while now. Whether or not to use lighting at the hall. It already has an ambiance to it (when the lights are dim) but to add just a little touch of personality to it, the though has crossed my mind.

I dont want this to turn into a spectacle show or some kind of carnival (that's my main concern. I cant even get a visual in my head as to how everything would be set up. But this is something that I have contemplated. So in browsing the web, I saved a

My thoughts ♥ More Favor Ideas

Okay. I know that in the last post I said that I was "only gonna have CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES & a CANDY BAR" as my favors, but I had a change of heart. I am not only going to have those BUT I have added a third favor to the list

My Thoughts ♥ Favors and Candy Bars

So I have been trying to get everything out of my head and put it on paper as to everything that I am considering for this renewal.  The next few posts will prob be about my thoughts and not necessarily any projects.