{Wedding Wednesday} the First

       I'm a really goofy kid. I'll always be the first to admit it, cause it defines a big part of me! But I can also be as pathetically girlish as they come. Floral prints, bows, lace, high heels, love songs, fluttery eyelashes, curled hair, puppies, brown paper packages tied up with strings, and sweet, sweet romance are all etched into my heart like the names of every boy I've had a crush on since kindergarten (there must be hundreds by now!). One distinct personification of my sugary nature is the fact that I love weddings. Everything about 'em. The dress, the flowers, the lights, the food, the dancing...and, of course, the ceremony itself.

       Having just graduated from high school and its dramadramadrama dating scene, I'm looking forward to dating with less strings attached. However, I've been seeing more and more engagement photos of kids who graduated within three short years of me! And some even belonging to my classmates! I'll be honest: it terrifies me. This girl is not ready to be a wifey, no matter how many times Grandma says it while I'm cooking dinner and cleaning the house. Sure, I'm preparing for it, but there is no way I'm getting hitched this quick. Patience, friends. Patience is a virtue.

       As averse as I am to actually tying the knot at this time in my young life, I do so much enjoy seeing how other people put together their own matrimonial events. It's supposed to be the most important day you'll ever have, so you might as well make the most of it! Now, once we've figured out the Which Man to Marry dilemma, the things I care most about (at this point, anyway) are the gown, the flowers, the cake, and the music. Is that bad? I sure hope not. Cause from now on, every fourth day of the week is Wedding Wednesday, and I'm pretty sure that's all I care to cover. One wedding a week. Sit back, relax, and delight in the fun.

       The dress: Reem Acra Spring 2012. Abstract and affectionate, this gown maintains a feminine softness while exuding cutting-edge confidence with a chill, breezy undertone. I love the red accent, but the royal crown may be a bit much. I'd go with a mid-length, single-layer veil.

       The flowers: Naturally yellow, Teddy Bear sunflowers are just so happy! And a red tint gives this bud a richer feel, instead of looking rather like a large dandelion.

       The cake: Simple and to-the-point. I would maybe add another tier on bottom and then a few of the sunflowers here or there. Red velvet with a buttercream frosting makes the most sense to me.

       The playlist: Sweet without being sappy. At one of Brittnie's ballroom performances, I observed a couple's waltz to "Faithfully" by Journey. Don't get me wrong - I'm maniacal over the song. But the cheesy routine made me crazy! So we're headed for a more laid-back vibe.

1. "Let It Be Me" by Ray LaMontagne

2. "Daughters" by John Mayer

3. "Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles

4. "Double Trouble" by Jack & White

5. "Look After You" by The Fray

6. "1901" by Phoenix

7. "Give Me Love" by Ed Sheeran



Happy daydreaming [OR] planning [OR] reminiscing!