Category Archives: Wedding-Talk Wednesday

WTW: Herr Doos/Crunch Time

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The wedding is 66 days away! Not that I’m counting; the ticker on our wedding webpage told me so. Ha!

Actually, having a website is really handy for out of town guests, and it’s easier than stuffing the invite envelops with bits of paper with directions scribbled on them. Less stuff for people to misplace or lose!

Anyway, with just over two months to go, I’m starting to feel the stresses of wedding planning a bit more! I feel I need a giant white or chalk board above my kitchen table with a “Things Still to Do” list. Like, getting the marriage license (the government building is right now the street from Job #1), finalizing the important songs for the reception, finding a rehearsal outfit, making the favours, buying stuff for centerpieces, and oh my word – figuring out how I want my hair styled.

In day to day life, my hair is “styled” one of two ways: Blow-dried straight & parted down the middle or slicked back into a ponytail or bun. Having ridiculously straight, silky hair is actually a curse. It doesn’t hold a shape AT ALL unless I use a gallon of hairspray, at which point my hair turns into a helmet and it gross and crunchy.

Since the day I found my dress I’ve been trying to decide how I want my hair. Up? Down? Half up & half down? Ugh. I’ve been searching everywhere on the Internet for ideas and saving them in a folder for when I go for my consultation with the hairdresser, but nothing screams “me”, yah know? If only my veil would just stay in my hair without it having to be “up” somehow. Figuring out how I want my hair is even more frustrating than finding bridesmaids dresses.


Those are the styles I’ve found and liked thus far. (Yes, I found them around the internet. No, I can’t remember where I found them.) Right now I think I like the last one the best. What do you think?

The last time I had my hair done up all fancy was for my prom. Which was … a while ago.  I’m basically at a loss.

HELP!

WTW: Your Questions, Answered!

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Last week, I put the word out that I’d answer anyone’s questions they may have about wedding planning, be it for mine or otherwise. Here’s my answers!

Out of all the wedding planning what would you say has given you the biggest headache? What’s been the most fun?

Finding bridesmaid’s dresses was stressful. With everyone living in a different city, I was really worried that I wasn’t going to be able to find anything that I liked, nevermind something affordable for my girls. Luckily, two of the three were able to get together and we found the perfect dress that was also affordable!

I’d also say that settling on the guest list was VERY stressful. I have tons of family and Kyle doesn’t. We didn’t know where to draw the line when it came to 2nd cousins and other relatives.

That being said – the most fun is getting all the little RSVP cards back! Getting a “Yes” card in the mail just makes me giddy!

Another Amber (lol!) asked:

Did you ever consider a destination wedding? Why or why not?

We briefly played with the idea, mostly because we have dysfunctional family members and a destination wedding would be the “easy way out” of inviting them. (Chances are, they wouldn’t be able to afford to go) We decided against it because a) It’s expensive, b) Neither of us have passports and c) We want to share the day with everyone, regardless of how well they may or may not get along with everyone. Here’s to hoping all goes smoothly!

What is something about wedding planning you did not expect at all?

How easy it’s been overall. Seriously! Granted, I had a lot of vendors picked out before Kyle even proposed, but even with our short engagement period (seven months, give or take!) it was easy finding caterers, photographers, DJ’s and venues. Everything else was expected – the cost especially. I guess that’s what happens when you watch Rich Bride, Poor Bride every morning! lol

What are you doing for the ceremony – are you having it outdoors or indoors?

Our ceremony is going to be indoors. Because the wedding is in early June and we tend to have bi-polar weather, I didn’t want to get stuck in the rain. My fingers are crossed for not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather!

Are you writing your own vows?

We are not, mostly because Kyle does not have a creative bone in his body, lol. But really, it’s less sappy that way too. We’re not super mushy romantic people, so it would be pretty uncharacteristic!

Is the wedding that you are planning one you’ve always dreamed of having?

You know, I never dreamed of my wedding growing up, so no! I only started “plotting” a couple years ago after Kyle and I moved in together.

Any other questions? Just ask! I had fun answering these!

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And be sure to go congratulate Amber at the Girl With the Red Hair, as well as Eemusings at Musings of an Abstract Aucklander, who both just got ENGAGED last week! Amber actually asked a few of these questions before her man popped (I totally just accidentally wrote that as “pooped”) the question, but I suppose they have more meaning behind them now, lol! (Congrats again ladies!)

WTW: A Lull

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I have hit a lull with Wedding-Talk Wednesday posts. I have nothing exciting or new to share with you. RSVP’s are slowly rolling in, decorations are being contemplated, tuxes have been sized. I got nothing.

So, I thought I’d take the opportunity to answer any questions you might have about wedding planning, our engagement, our non-budget, or anything else about Kyle and I’s relationship. Anything! Just leave me a comment below :) If you’re feeling to shy to leave a comment, just send me an email to chow(dot)kara(at)gmail(dot)com.

I’ll answer all and any questions in next week’s WTW post.

Planning a DIY wedding is easier if you put your mind to it, so I’ll be happy to share my ideas! Consider me a pro-bono wedding consultant, lol

Fire away!