Wednesday 20 Q (Lurkers come out and play!)

mgoss228

So way back when (6+ months ago, lol) I used to post a 20 Question thread every Wednesday, it has been long enough I thought I could do another one

sparent posted a WR question thread several weeks ago that was eaten up by TK Gods, so I'm hoping this one sticks

Pics always get extra points

1)  How many days until your wedding?

2)  What are your colors?

3)  What is your theme?

4)  Wedding Dress?  Inspiration or the actual dress

5)  Bridesmaid Dresses?  Inspiration or the actual dresses

6)  What are you doing for your Rehearsal Dinner?

7)  Where are you going for your honeymoon?

8)  What are you expecting for your Bridal Shower(s)? (themes, types of games, etc)

9) What are you expecting for your Bachelorette party?

10)  What is your venue like?

11)  How much time are you taking off of work for your wedding/honeymoon?

12)  What does your engagement ring look like?

13)  What does your wedding band look like?

14) What does your FI's ring look like?

15)  What are your favors?

16)  Are you having a guestbook or guestbook alternative?

17)  What are your cake (or other type of dessert) flavors? 

18) What type of flowers do you want?

19)  What is stressing you out the most about wedding planning?

20)  What are you enjoying the most with wedding planning?

TiffanyT816

LOVE THIS!!!!

1)  How many days until your wedding?
429

2)  What are your colors?
Black and white

3)  What is your theme?
We don't really have a theme per say. Friday evening, elegant, I suppose...the venue includes door-men, butler, etc.

4)  Wedding Dress?  Inspiration or the actual dress
Here's the style of the dress I want - white and more bling though


5)  Bridesmaid Dresses?  Inspiration or the actual dresses
Haven't decided yet - long or short. They will be black for sure.

6)  What are you doing for your Rehearsal Dinner?
Haven't decided that yet either.

7)  Where are you going for your honeymoon?
It's between Mexico (all inclusive resort), Maui and a cruise. We're leaning towards Mexico because of the cost.

8)  What are you expecting for your Bridal Shower(s)? (themes, types of games, etc)
Still have a ways away - no expectations

9) What are you expecting for your Bachelorette party?
We may plan a girls night away to Victoria. FI's sister works for the Clipper. We'll see.

10)  What is your venue like?
Front

Ceremony (looks WAY better with the aisle runner, etc.)

Reception Area (will be decorated in black and white)



11)  How much time are you taking off of work for your wedding/honeymoon?
1 week for honeymoon and probably 3 or so days before the wedding.

12)  What does your engagement ring look like?



13)  What does your wedding band look like?
Inset diamonds just like around my engagement ring. Trying to convince FI that I need both bands to be "even" on my wedding day though

14) What does your FI's ring look like?
Haven't picked it out yet.

15)  What are your favors?
We are doing a candy buffet (provided by the venue)

16)  Are you having a guestbook or guestbook alternative?
Debating between the vase I've seen all over Pinterest or the picture matte

17)  What are your cake (or other type of dessert) flavors? 
We haven't picked our cake flavors yet, but we're doing cupcakes for all of our guests with a top tier cutting cake for us (the cake comes w/my venue and they provide a free anniversary cake on our 1 year, no need for frozen cake!). We're also doing a dessert table with 2 dozen mini cheesecakes, cake pops, brownies, etc.

18) What type of flowers do you want?
Anemone's but they won't be in season. I'm leaning towards just bright white flowers and am doing a flower/brooche bouquet combo.

19)  What is stressing you out the most about wedding planning?
We aren't financing anything - so making sure we save up according to our savings plan. Also the honeymoon costs on top of the wedding. My parents are helping quite a bit, but we still have a lot to pay for!

20)  What are you enjoying the most with wedding planning?
I LOVE planning stuff! I have a long ways away, but it is going to be here before I know it!

dawnp917

1)  How many days until your wedding?
66 days - We hit the 2 month mark this weekend.

2)  What are your colors?
Blue & Brown

3)  What is your theme?
No theme.

4)  Wedding Dress?  Inspiration or the actual dress
Very similar to this 
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sue-wong-spaghetti-strap-embroidered-gown/3262902?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=596

5)  Bridesmaid Dresses?  Inspiration or the actual dresses

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/evan-picone-dress-sleeveless-ruched-empire-waist-striped-halter?ID=620766&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

6)  What are you doing for your Rehearsal Dinner?
We're doing a rehearsal lunch  at  Dahlia Lounge

7)  Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Yellowstone and The Tetons.

8)  What are you expecting for your Bridal Shower(s)? (themes, types of games, etc)
Not having one.

9) What are you expecting for your Bachelorette party?
Not having one

10)  What is your venue like?
Waterfront, mountains, seafood.  Very Seattle.

11)  How much time are you taking off of work for your wedding/honeymoon?
4 days prior to the wedding and 5 days over Labor day for the honeymoon.

12)  What does your engagement ring look like?
Sapphire center stone with a diamond on each side.
  Pictures here:   http://expatdawn.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-50-special-post.html

13)  What does your wedding band look like?
5 diamonds came as a set with the ring. 

14) What does your FI's ring look like?
Tungsten carbide ring black and silver.

15)  What are your favors?
Making photo coasters of various landmarks around Seattle.  85% guests are from out of state.

16)  Are you having a guestbook or guestbook alternative?
We are having a book made up from our e-photos with questions for guests to sign.   Also will have a Instant camera for guests to take their picture and leave us a note.

17)  What are your cake (or other type of dessert) flavors? 
Street donuts (we love mobile food trucks).   We are also doing a popcorn bar from KuKuRuZa .

18) What type of flowers do you want?
Seasonal, gardeny.

19)  What is stressing you out the most about wedding planning?
Putting the planning on hold as we bought a house and then having to scale some things back due to unseen expenses with the house.

20)  What are you enjoying the most with wedding planning?
Coming up with creative ideas unforutnately I won't be able to execute on all of them.

doublenn

1)  How many days until your wedding?

122. Hit the 4 month mark yesterday!

2)  What are your colors?

Ivories, whites, nudes, etc, with a hint of purple. This may change

3)  What is your theme?

Elegant-laid back?

4)  Wedding Dress?  Inspiration or the actual dress

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Organza-Fit-and-Flare-Gown-with-Bias-Flange-Skirt-VW351011_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Designer-White-by-Vera-Wang?cm_sp_o=3AE%20vv%20ewyz%20dkzlt%20H05wybwEgwCjCPybpzk%207BcElCjCe8NDvivv

Same sash and all

5)  Bridesmaid Dresses?  Inspiration or the actual dresses 

No bridesmaids here! I'm having a Man of Honor/Bridesman (he hasn't picked which one he wants yet). He's wearing the same thing as the groom and the groomsmen:

http://tuxedo.menswearhouse.com/preStyledLookDetail.do?style=all&id=51&order=2&occasion=wedding 

6)  What are you doing for your Rehearsal Dinner?

Probably Novilhos (Brazilian steakhouse in Bellevue) to "honor my heritage" (aka, excuse to eat a lot of meat)

7)  Where are you going for your honeymoon?

We want to go to Hawaii!

8)  What are you expecting for your Bridal Shower(s)? (themes, types of games, etc)

None here.

9) What are you expecting for your Bachelorette party?

None here

10)  What is your venue like?

It's a winery, so lots of wine barrels

11)  How much time are you taking off of work for your wedding/honeymoon?

~2 weeks for the honeymoon, probably one or two days before the wedding

12)  What does your engagement ring look like?

Solitaire diamond in white gold setting

13)  What does your wedding band look like?

White gold with little diamonds that I got from my mom

14) What does your FI's ring look like?

It looks kinda like this:

http://www.eerobbins.com/Images/Products/Rings/Full/11-n7121z-g_large.jpg

15)  What are your favors?

We're giving away a traditional Brazilian wedding favor (bem casados) which are a cookie with a caramel filing.

16)  Are you having a guestbook or guestbook alternative?

I want to have a guestbook. We'll see.

17)  What are your cake (or other type of dessert) flavors?  

Haven't picked it out yet! Jeez, this list is making me feel like I'm behind!

18) What type of flowers do you want?

I love hydrangeas, and want those. I also like peonies and dahlias.

19)  What is stressing you out the most about wedding planning?

Most of the stress is over. But two things that bug me is how much money we're spending (I feel like we could probably be spending less with some vendors, but we're not hagglers), and the fact that we have so many OOT guests, from SO far away, and they're spending so much money to come. It makes me feel a little guilty knowing I won't spend nearly enough time with them to show my appreciation for their visit.

20)  What are you enjoying the most with wedding planning?

Seeing how resolute and determined Fi is about getting married. I've had a couple of missteps (thinking we should wait until summer of 2013, but he's so determined to do this ASAP!

Pixel'sMom

1)  How many days until your wedding?
88
2)  What are your colors?
I don't really have colors
3)  What is your theme?
Alice in Wonderland ish
4)  Wedding Dress?  Inspiration or the actual dress





5)  Bridesmaid Dresses?  Inspiration or the actual dresses
MOH hasn't picked her dress yet, I trust her style. Bridesman; black suit.
6)  What are you doing for your Rehearsal Dinner?
Not holding one.
7)  Where are you going for your honeymoon?
We'll pick last minute.
8)  What are you expecting for your Bridal Shower(s)? (themes, types of games, etc)
I'm hoping not to have one! HA!
9) What are you expecting for your Bachelorette party?
Fingers crossed for something low-key.
10)  What is your venue like?
It's a little different, on the crazier side. Goddy purple and gold walls in the ballroom, with antique furniture everywhere.
11)  How much time are you taking off of work for your wedding/honeymoon?
I'm leaving my job a week after the wedding, so I'll be free to travel for a few months.
12)  What does your engagement ring look like?



13)  What does your wedding band look like?
Still deciding on yellow or orange diamonds (i have a white and yellow diamond bands in pic above with my e ring)
14) What does your FI's ring look like?



15)  What are your favors?

 
Every couple will get a matching pair of Lomonosov teacups.

16)  Are you having a guestbook or guestbook alternative?
No
17)  What are your cake (or other type of dessert) flavors? 
Stacked teacups, in flavors: salted caramel, tiramisu and raspberry lemonade. 18) What type of flowers do you want?
Peonies and garden roses.
19)  What is stressing you out the most about wedding planning?
Peonies are not in season and that's my only bridezilla moment, told them to get them shipping but i need them in my bouquet.
20)  What are you enjoying the most with wedding planning?
Long engagment helped... he did a lot of it, which is nice! Food and booze is my favorite part so far!

MrsAshleyP

Lots of us are coming up close on our big days! Thanks for posting this mgoss, so exciting to read!! Happy planning ladies!!!

1)  How many days until your wedding?

59 days!!!

2)  What are your colors?

   

Blue and orange, these are the bouquets I made

3)  What is your theme?

Semi-formal, with a southern undertone

4)  Wedding Dress?  Inspiration or the actual dress

Sotterro and Midgley

 

5)  Bridesmaid Dresses?  Inspiration or the actual dresses 

Each get to choose their own style, in Malibu blue. Here is one of the girls' choice:

 

6)  What are you doing for your Rehearsal Dinner?

Probably just a backyard BBQ for OOT guests and the BP

7)  Where are you going for your honeymoon?

Cabo!!! July 31-August 7

 

8)  What are you expecting for your Bridal Shower(s)? (themes, types of games, etc)

It sounds like it might be semi-formal. Not sure about a theme or games, but I know they chose an excellent Champagne It will be June 24th

9) What are you expecting for your Bachelorette party?

Bowling at a 21+ venue, and then a comedy show. I am really excited! It will be July 14th

10)  What is your venue like?

Outdoor garden style:

 

11)  How much time are you taking off of work for your wedding/honeymoon?

2 weeks total

12)  What does your engagement ring look like?

 

13)  What does your wedding band look like?

In above picture

14) What does your FI's ring look like?

 

15)  What are your favors?

Since I sell partylite, I am just handing out tealights wrapped in tulle with a note that says "Each time this candle lights up the room, say a prayer for the bride and groom"

16)  Are you having a guestbook or guestbook alternative?

 

17)  What are your cake (or other type of dessert) flavors?  

For the display cake, the bottom 2 tiers are fake, and top tier to cut is chocolate with rasperberry layer. The cake we will serve to all guests will be Tres Leches with different layer flavors. 

18) What type of flowers do you want?

I will be just getting mixed bouquets from Pike Place. 

19)  What is stressing you out the most about wedding planning?

20)  What are you enjoying the most with wedding planning?

aznini

1)  How many days until your wedding?
95

2)  What are your colors?
Chocolate brown and lime-ish green

3)  What is your theme?
Asian inspired

4)  Wedding Dress?  Inspiration or the actual dress.
Pretty simple - La Sposa design

5)  Bridesmaid Dresses?  Inspiration or the actual dresses
http://www.bestbridalprices.com/allure-bridesmaid-dresses-style-1267-p-92197.html
BM dresses will be gray

6)  What are you doing for your Rehearsal Dinner?
Not sure yet - family and bridal party bbq?

7)  Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Have to go to Taiwan for second reception in December. Debating whether to go to Bali or Tahiti after that.

8)  What are you expecting for your Bridal Shower(s)? (themes, types of games, etc)
Not sure - want it to be a surprise. I trust my MOH

9) What are you expecting for your Bachelorette party?
Going to Lake Chelan

10)  What is your venue like?
Ballroom style

11)  How much time are you taking off of work for your wedding/honeymoon?
3 days before, 4 days after

12)  What does your engagement ring look like?
Solitaire with a halo around it. It has 1 peekaboo diamond on each side.




13)  What does your wedding band look like?
Haven't ordered it yet. I actually don't want one at all but will probably get a very simple platinum band with nothing on it.

14) What does your FI's ring look like?
Not ordered it yet but will also be simple

15)  What are your favors?
Jones Soda with customized labels

16)  Are you having a guestbook or guestbook alternative?
Probably guestbook with engagement pictures as well as manzanita "wishing trees"  I have 4 trees and each one will have a question like "what should we name our first child; where should we go on our honeymoon/vacation" etc.

17)  What are your cake (or other type of dessert) flavors? 
Mango and either taro or black forrest.

18) What type of flowers do you want?
I'm having arrangements with calla lillies and phaleanopsis orchids (and other white flowers)

19)  What is stressing you out the most about wedding planning?
All the small details. And same as dawn - wedding planning was pretty much put on hold until we could figure out house details (which was stressing me out more than wedding planning)

20)  What are you enjoying the most with wedding planning?
All the personal touches.