Monday, August 22, 2011

Wedding Dress Shopping-Day 5

I went to Murfreesboro last Saturday with my mom and sister to do a little more wedding dress shopping.  I went to The White Room.  I was looking to see if they had these dresses:

Large View of the Fantasia Bridal Gown

Fantasia

Large View of the Starla Bridal Gown

Starla

Large View of the Teagan Bridal Gown

Teagan

These are all by Sottero and Midgley.  They did not have these in stock.   I did try this one on that is by the same designer.

Large View of the Adorae Bridal Gown

Adorae





    

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Ceremony and Reception Decorations

I'm gathering ideas for ceremony and reception decorations.  Here's a few I've collected:

At the historic church, white tin baskets filled with bright pink hydrangeas added color to the aisle.

White tin baskets filled with hydrangeas

Mini-Lantern Candle Holder from Kate Aspen

Mini-lantern candle holders


Small vases of gerbera daisies, tulips, and peonies set on and around books wrapped in wedding colors.

 

Bouquets

I found these two ideas for bouquets on The Knot:



Roses in different sizes and shades of pink



Calla lillies, roses, dahlias, and cymbidium orchids

Save the Date

Here's a look at some of the invitations we are considering:
 




These are all from the American Wedding.  We will be sending save the date cards, but I was unable to get most of the pictures to post.



 
 

       
       






    Monday, August 8, 2011

    Wedding Dress Shopping-Day 4

    Mom, Mileah, and I visited two bridal stores in Mufreesboro.  We went to Bridal and Formal Shoppe, where they carry the brands of other possible bridesmaids dresses.  While there, I found a dress to try on for myself.  This one is by Mori Lee:

    STYLE 6602

    It can be changed to a one-strap, with the strap running diagonally across the back.  It's prettier in the store and very reasonably priced.

    Here are more possible bridesmaid dresses:

    By Eden Bridesmaids



    By Impression

    Bridemaid Dresses

    I particularly like the middle dress and the one on the right.

    We also visited A Special Touch, located across from Stones River Mall.

    Sunday, August 7, 2011

    One of My Little Flower Girls

    Also, here's another picture of a very important person in the wedding party-Collins, one of my two flower girls.



    She will be close to two-years-old at the time of the wedding.  Isn't she a cutie!

    Saturday, August 6, 2011

    My Junior Bridesmaid

    In my last post I failed to post a picture of my junior bridesmaid.  Here's Shelby:

    Things in Place

    David and I have already made decisions on some things.  Our wedding will be at Central Church of Christ on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. 

    front

    auditorium front

    Our officiant will be Matthew Balentine.  He is the former youth minister at Central, and he and his family are dear friends of ours.  His wife Blaire will be one of our servers, and their sweet daughter Collins will be one of the flower girls.

    Matthew Balentine

    Members of our bridal party have all been asked and have all accepted.  My maid of honor is my sister Mileah.

    Mileah Knowles

    Here are my bridesmaids:

    Jacqueline Rubley Hitchcock

    My cousin Jacqueline.  Her son, Ethan, pictured here, will be distributing programs.




    My good friend Gina; Her daughter, Anna, will be one of our flower girls, and her son, Aaron, will be our ringbearer.


    My good friend and colleague Michelle


    My special former student Shelby

    David's groomsmen include Jeremiah Tatum, his former minister and friends John David Schwartz, Enoch Rinks, and Jeremy Gargis, who will be his best man.



    Jacqueline's older son, Grant, will be David's junior groomsman.

    My aunt Tina will be my registry attendant.



    My cousin Alyssa will also hand out programs, and my uncle Kim will be an usher.




    So will my cousin Drew.

    Drew Milligan

    Tuesday, August 2, 2011

    Wedding Dress Shopping-Day 3

    My mom, sister and I went to Tullahoma last month to check out two wedding stores.  We went to Millie's Bridal & Formal.  I tried on several dresses, and found two there that I liked. 



    This is by Allure Bridals.

    I also tried this one on by Alfred Angelo.



    They, too, were very helpful and sent me a thank you note as well.

    I also visited Pearls & Pinstripes.  They carry Maggie Sottero, but did not have the two I like in stock.  So, they would have to be ordered.  Here they are:

    Hilary Bridal Gown

    This is called Hilary.

    Desirae Bridal Gown

    This one is Desirae.

    They also carry a the brand Liz Fields in bridesmaid dresses.  Here's another possibility:


    Monday, August 1, 2011

    Wedding Dress Shopping-Day 2

    In July I went to Sugar Drop in Brentwood.  I really like the dress in the picture below.  It is Sophia Tolli, and they carry this brand.



    They did not have this dress in the store, but it can be ordered.  I did try on two other dresses I liked.

    They also carry Bari Jay, the brand of the bridesmaid dress in the picture below: