#189: destination wedding.

i feel like...
for the type of wedding i want to have...
the only way i could achieve it...
is to have a destination wedding.

i want...
just a few close friends...
and a few close family members...
by my side when i say i do.

but would it be selfish...
to leave out those who'd want to be there...
and defy all that is my mom's wish...
to make sure that i'm completely surrounded.

hm.
perhaps i should wait...
until i'm engaged...
to even start thinking about this.

blah.
who am i kidding...
i will keep thinking about it...
while i eat my chocolate.

#188: the craigslist way.

my size, $50. price negotiable. wow.

#187: thanks j.lo!

from dmitriy pavlov.

(as for the title of the post, you KNOW she had at least a little something to do with the great big gold comeback.)

how's that fantastically carved gold piece for a wedding band? i'm more and more inclined to mr. t it and wear my bling on the left and a separate wedding band on the right. after all, we do have two ring fingers...

#186: so pretty.

found broadway paper on the scoop.

for invites, menus, programs...

#185: carts carts carts.

push cart parties has all of these. the most appealing to me are the hot dog and pretzel (snacks to feed your dancing!) and ice cream carts (to cool you off while you're dancing!...er, see a theme here?). great favor replacement.

Beer Pushcart
Beverage Pushcart
Candy Cart
Chestnut Pushcart
Chicken Pushcart
Chinese Food Pushcart
Coffee & Tea Pushcart
Cold "Specialty" Pushcart
Cotton Candy Pushcart
Hot Dog Pushcart
Hot "Specialty" Pushcart
Ice Cream Pushcart
Italian Ice Pushcart
Mexican Food Pushcart
Nacho Pushcart
NY Egg Cream Pushcart
Peanut Pushcart
Popcorn Pushcart
Pretzel Pushcart
Soda Pop Pushcart
Sno Cone Pushcart
Frozen Drink Machine

#184: brilliant ideas.

from brides.

the ones that tingle my interest:

Honor loved ones by displaying wedding photos of important couples in your life. For an antique feel, place them in vintage-looking frames.

Unusual vessels, such as conch shells, wooden boxes or silver chalices, bring a fresh twist to tables.

Think beyond paper. Consider having your invitations printed on squares of colored glass, ceramic tile or pretty fabric.

In lieu of a traditional guest book, pick out a pretty planner or date book and ask guests to sign on their birthday page. You'll learn who among your friends and family shares a special day—and have a future record too!

Give a casual rehearsal dinner some spunk by renting a pushcart or two to dispense nachos, peanuts, hot dogs, beer, egg rolls...pushcartparties.com. (DUDE! what about for the reception? get ready for post #186!)

Nothing breaks the air of formality (the bad kind) like a butlered tray of mini pigs-in-a-blanket, teeny cheeseburgers or shot glasses filled with mac and cheese.

If you're not a sweets lovers, think about replacing the traditional wedding cake with several wheels of cheese piled atop one another; you can use a cake knife to make the ceremonial first slice.

#183: bridesmaids dresses.

goodness, that 2nd dress in shantung is pretty ravishing with a ruched sweetheart neckline. ranging from $250-$500 at jenny yoo. in ivory or really really really light champagne, tasteful enough for a bride, don't you think?

oh, and mrs. bee also found a fantastic site for bm dresses. but how about for the bride? $290 for floor length. and...with this option, you have a built-in reception dress. check out two birds bridesmaid. your various change options are limitless.