We have not yet done a whole lot of wedding planning but we have talked and talked and come up with ideas and pretty clear vision. It is very important to us that as much of this event be handmade and diy as possible, and with an incredible group of talented friends and family members it doesn't seem that it will be very hard to do. It is easy to feel loved when people around you are offering to make food, decorations, even your dress- I couldn't be luckier.
In a couple of weeks my sisters and friend are hosting our engagement party- a twilight picnic in our own backyard. Blankets, lanterns, candles, yard games and spiked lemonade are all on the agenda and I am really looking forward to it. The prep work for this is just a small taste of all the treasure hunting we will be doing over the next year for the big day.
I designed an invitation for the engagement party that we are sending out to friends and most likely this will be the style and colors I stick with for designing our wedding invites. I want to make sure it is sophisticated enough, however, so the real invite may be a little more refined.
Way too worn out to edit all of the photos from the engagement party. We had so much fun and I am so glad we could do it in our own backyard. It was back to work today and a 12 hours workday is not the most pleasant way to start the school year. But I am optimistic about what this year has in store for both my students and I. Time to get my hands dirty with some art again.
I haven't yet given up on the garden- I am trying to give it a little more tlc and hope for a late summer growth spurt- but I am not holding my breath. Oh well, better luck next year.
you are my fave.
once wed.
one love photo.
This summery double braid string maze fabric necklace from Thief & Bandit on etsy. They have some really gorgeous handmade creations and I really love the shop's entire aesthetic. So fun!
So excited for our engagement party next week. All of these images are inspiring the feel I hope we can create.
How sweet is this golden bouquet hair piece by Myra Callan of twig&honey?
I am starting to think wedding apparel and this could fit right in. As much as I want to make everything myself, I realize that some things are just outside of my expertise and I should reach out to some of the talent on etsy to find the perfect work. This is going onto the list. Lovely.
Our week at the beach was simply wonderful and relaxing. We ate, slept, laid in the sun, played, drank, read, and ate some more. I took so many photos it is hard to pare them down, but here are a few of my favorite moments::
tie-dye party, finally!
seafood fest
view from the deck
and a sweet toast and kind moment with some delicious wine.
