Details

I've finally convinced Chris to have a look at the Parador. Of course with his doctor schedule it might be next to impossible. He asked why I was in such a rush last night. I reminded him that we were looking at October, which leads into November, which leads into December, and then HELLO, my birthday. He laughed as he knows I don't want to get married too close to my birthday. I want presents other times of the year.

It may be silly, but I worry that the venue and the vendors I want will be taken by the time we get around to deciding on an exact date. I plan on allowing the venue and vendors to help set that date since we are not 'married' to any particular day. I just need to quit worrying. I just like to have things all planned out and done. Once I have a date, I expect this wedding will be planned in less than a week- down to all the nitty gritty details. That's just the way I am.

Here are some pictures of some very cute flower girl dresses. The first is just adorable with the flowers. The second has some elements that might mimic a dress I might like. They have other colors available and I would do it in a similar color to the first dress. Which one do you like?

The Parador

Below are some pictures of the Parador. My flash wasn't working so well in the venue at that time of day. I love this place and told Chris I wanted to get married here yesterday. You can also visit the link to the right and have a look for yourself.

It isn't in the best part of town. It is near the MedCenter and the neighborhood has been 'transitioning' for awhile. It is Spanish in style and absolutely beautiful. I drive past it all the time as it is about 3 blocks from my house and on the corner where I turn to go to Chris' house. At night you can see this golden glow coming from the windows and I always try to get a peek when driving past.

I went to check it out with HP since she lives in Michigan. I figured it would be a great time to get her opinion, although I had already made up my mind :) The style inside is just right. Very simple, but elegant. No trashy hearts. No gawdy flowers. I am pretty much just going to let candles do the talking when it comes to decorating for the wedding.

Here you'll see there is a beautiful garden outside. Well, it was beautiful. It was trashed by Ike, but I think by the time next October comes around it will be lush and vibrant. I think the 'cocktail' hour will be held there.

My game plan is to have the ceremony with the sun still out and then have it setting and set by the time dinner rolls around. The Duomo (the main room) is really at its best when it is dark outside.


The ceremony site.




A view of the ceiling in the Duomo.




The garden.

New Beginnings

I've created this blog for my friends who can't get enough of weddings. Ok, who can't get enough of MY wedding. I may be the only one who ever reads it, but I figure it will help me to have a different outlet than my regular blog since most people don't want to read all about my wedding all of the time.


Check out this dress. Gorgeous isn't it? Its ok for me to start dreaming about dresses and such, right? I admit this example is very different from what I normally like. I am definitely going to try it on when I get to go dress shopping. It could either be increadible or a complete disaster. I want to make sure my dress is stunning. I don't want to look like everyone else. I don't mean my friends here, I mean the thousands of girls who get married every year. My friends all had unique, beautiful dresses that were perfect for them.

And that is what I want. A dress that is perfect for me.