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Wedding Inspiration: Colors & Centerpieces

Several weeks ago I shared with you our wonderful wedding venue. Since finding the venue I've scoured wedding blogs every wedding blog and magazine around. I am in love with Southern Weddings Magazine's blog. Obsessed (to those of you who know me, this is not a shock). I also love Martha Stewart Weddings. The most recent magazine, with a cover featuring lots of bling (with a ring that looks almost identical to mine!) is a must for any planner, do-it-your-selfer or otherwise. 

I've made few decisions thus far, but am starting to move in that direction. I envision a simple, classic, southern evening with lots of details reflecting CSB and me. 

Here's the color scheme I'm leaning toward:

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I love green + navy. And hydrangeas. And polka dots. 

And ruffles:

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I've seen some beautiful, simple floral arrangements using apples (and some REALLY tacky ones I'm avoiding). I'm thinking: Tall, clear glass vases half-way filled with apples with some tall branches combined with tall white flowers (of sorts? I am still new to the flower thing). 

Something like this + apples:

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Combined with some short, simple arrangements for the tables: 

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My plan, blog-wise is to do a wedding blog once a week, at minimum, with different ideas, inspirations, and DIY projects I undertake. Please leave comments on what ya like and suggestions! 

Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have a Winner!

A winner wedding venue, that is! AND, for that matter, a date. 

CSB and I will be tyin' the knot on 10-15-11 at Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, TN. 

To say I am ecstatic to have this finally nailed down is an understatement! We drove around Nashville and scoured the internet and met with vendors and drove around some more and, well, you get the point. When I initially toured Belle Meade I fell in love with the venue immediately. However, it was booked. Through November 2011. Sheesh. 

It was thought, on the morning that I toured, a date might free up in October. And it did. 

And filled up immediately. As in, before I could reserve it. 

Double sheesh. 

I became content that it was not meant to be our venue and CSB and I continued to explore options. 

And then I gave it one last shot. Just in case. 

Third time is the charm, apparently. Stay tuned for more details and projects that I take on as I prepare for our big day!