Flowers

These are some of the flowers I am considering.
Some nice images for this frigid Chicago day.
Have a great weekend!

Love at first sight

Because I didn't love J. Crew enough already... this is the most beautiful dress! If only it was reasonable to ask my bridesmaids to fork out $245 for their dresses. But I may just buy this for myself and wear it for the rehearsal dinner, engagement party, to the grocery store! Before I saw this I was settled on shades of green and gray with maybe a little touch of yellow for the wedding but now I see how great the orange looks with it I am going to have to find a way to include it as well. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Broadway Paper

If you live anywhere near the Milwaukee are you must stop in Broadway Paper. They have such a great collection (Snow & Graham, Egg Press, Elum, Whimsy Press and so much more) and everyone who works there is so friendly.
I am considering ordering these gift wraps from their website to use for wrapping favors, maybe table runners, or making paper flowers. I haven't quite decided but I like them so much I will use them for something! I think I might use the talking bubbles on the kids table as something for them to draw on.
I am always on the lookout for neat green or gray themed papers so if you see any please send them my way!

My imaginary Minneapolis wedding...

I spent most of my teen years in the Minneapolis suburb of Wayzata (which is probably best known for being the town where Brenda and Brandon of 90210 fame were supposed to be from). My parents and a few friends still live in the area and I figured I could save a buck or two so I briefly researched what my options would be in Minneapolis. I do love the idea of ceremony and/or ceremony + reception at:

Walker Art Museum - The Cargill Lounge

You can have up to 250 guests and the windows face the sculpture garden. I like that the clean white space would allow you to choose any color scheme. Rates are around $2,000 for a Saturday evening.

Chambers Hotel

I love the colorful modern art and furniture that is placed all over the lobby and in many of the rooms. They seem to have both indoor and outdoor space options which is nice, a rooftop lounge with a giant fire pit sounds fab to me! Rental fees are not listed online but you can contact them here.

Mill City Museum

This historical museum which sits next to the Mississippi river houses the ruins of one of the largest flour mills in the US! This is a truly unique site for a more unconventional couple.
To contact for more information and pricing click here.

Fun Websites From the New Lucky

I found these sites from the recent issue of Lucky (the one with Blake Lively on the cover, who I LOVE btw, I know I am way too old to watch Gossip Girl but it rules, sorry it really rules).

Blurb.com - I love this for a photo book, guest book, a book about the story of you and your fiance to display at the reception, the possiblities are endless. It just looks so professional and you have so much freedom over the design. I never wanted a guest book since I thought they were always too frilly or old looking but I may change my mind after seeing these. Prices SEEM reasonable although I haven't actually gone through all the steps to see what the final cost would be.

Day-Lab.com- They have really neat jewelry for either bridesmaid gifts or for yourself.


minimus.biz - Great for wedding welcome baskets, bridesmaid survival kits, honeymoon or any non-wedding related traveling! You can find travel size just about anything. Perfect for your guests who are flying so they can still carry-on any items that they might be taking back home.

welovecolors.com - Ok not really wedding related I know but sorry I am all for the colored tights craze and this sight has it all. Fishnets, stripes, knee high, and the best part - solid tights in 45 COLORS!

Fellow Blogger Love

I wanted to give a big thank you to Chitown Bride for mentioning me on her site, how sweet!
(And big thank yous to Jaime and Elizabeth also!)