the ol’ “wedding planning” ball = rolling
January 29th, 2008 by aka Ladyfriend
So, the wedding plans are in full swing. We agreed not to plan or discuss it until after the holiday stress was over. And here we are…
I forgot how much there was to do. The cool part is that I’m not doing it alone. AT is very, very much excited about planning this shindig together. Woot!
In discussions (prior to the holidays), we decided that we wanted to skip all the formal wedding hooha and have a super-awesome party…with a super-awesome live band.. We’ve secured Cristabel and the Jons to play…and THEN it evolved from there. We decided to do the whole wedding/reception with a 1920’s theme.
Yep. Flappers, gangstas, jazz, speakeasies and booze.
And we’re hoping everyone will play the game with us. The boys are excited about dressing the parts.
Finding clothes… uh… that has proven to be tougher than expected. One would first think- go vintage! Uh, not so easy. Aside from the fact that women were very much smaller than most of us today, all the nice dresses that are still wearable and not stained are VERY expensive. Gorgeous, but not gonna happen.
Then, after days of surfing and phone calls… I found a very, very cool shop on eBay. They have “new” vintage dresses, styled from original patterns from the 20’s and 30’s. I found one (well, a few..but picked my fav). Ordered it. It was sitting on my porch 3 days later. The best part? It fits perfect!! Like I tried it on in a store or something. It’s BEEEEAUTIFUL!
We’re not even going to try to find AT a real vintage suit. 6′4. Sheesh.
Let’s see… what else have we done… reserved the location, bought wedding bands, are in talks with food peeps (Time Out Deli, yayah!!)… and we even made our own invitations! Decorations are in the brain-storming process.
Hope time is in our favor.. we still have lots to do. Lovin it!!
January 29th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Yay!! If there is anything I can do long distance - say the word!
January 29th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Do I ever understand!!! I got my dress yesterday and we have secured the location and reception venue (different days) but damn, this is HARD!!!!! Email when you need to vent…
January 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Yay! Finding a dress for us ladies is hard, but do-able. Finding clothes for the kids and Dustmite is stressful! We rented The Great Gatsby from the library and watched it the other night to get in the mood. I wish I were super rich and could really go all out!!
January 29th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I’m so glad your giving out details. Nothing (except having a baby) is more exciting than a wedding. 1920’s, gangsta, how cool is that. I rented a 1920’s dress from Big Ed’s in the old city one time for Halloween. If money is a problem for some of your guests they might try Big Ed’s. Just a suggestion.
January 29th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Just a suggestion for wardrobe–the Oak Ridge Playhouse rents their costumes. I have no idea what their selection and prices are but might be worth checking into. Have fun planning!
January 29th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Pssst… you might want to e-mail a picture, so that any of the rest of us make sure not to buy or make one just like it. I mean, I know better than to wear white, but this theme might make it more complicated.
January 29th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Sounds like the shindig of the century!!
take lots of pics please!!
January 29th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Make sure to post the invite. We lurkers like to see these things too.
Have fun planning!
January 30th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Hmm. Perhaps we should send you a present in alcoholic form. Rum running is in the family, you know.
January 30th, 2008 at 10:47 am
We had a 20’s birthday party for my hubby a few years ago and I bought a pricey reproduction twenties dress. Not your standard slutty flapper ensemble. I also made a matching headband and have a long strand of pearls. Size 10-ish. If you know anyone who might be interested they can email me.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df11b3127cceb511b140b91100000026100BatmLlmyZMV
Link to pic - i’m the one in the ivory.
Sales pitch over! CONGRATULATIONS and have a blast!
January 30th, 2008 at 11:04 am
I was about to say something about peacock feathers, then I noticed that girl in the pic with all the ostrich feathers, so nevermind. :)
January 30th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
MB, I know of two people who might interested in your dress and accessories… I don’t know how to find your email, though.
January 31st, 2008 at 7:11 am
I did find a site selling 1920’s patterns, for anyone else who might be inclined: http://www.pastpatterns.com/1920.html.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Just saw this on Craigs List
Black Flapper size 8 never worn, still has tags
865-323-78471
$15.00
February 5th, 2008 at 11:25 am
i’m just a lurker, have been for over a year now. i’m so happy that you make AT and the boys so happy. congrats on the engagement. a 20’s themed wedding sounds awesome! please post lots of pics. good luck w/the planning.