Can't decide on ANYTHING!!!

Re: Can't decide on ANYTHING!!!

• sarahlm619 member

  

  February 2012

  I'm not much help on colors -- but frankly -- I don't think colors are the number 1 decision anyway.  Do you have the location -- what would go well with the venue?  What about your flowers -- maybe you like them in a certain color?  Then add THAT color as "your colors."  I wanted blue and silver as my colors when I initally thought about a wedding -- but we're going with a beach wedding -- so it's blue and sunshine yellow instead...it just makes more sense.  We considered a vineyard for awhile and we were going to go with Burgendy and Champaign for colors...just depends on your venue.
  
  As for the compromising -- why don't you ask him WHY he doesn't want those items, and what he would prefer -- and then go from there.  Maybe go with open beer and wine but not liquor. 

  

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• dustinandtricia

  

  February 2012

  For colors, I used this site  http://design-seeds.com/ 

  
  

  I was able to pick some of my favs, send those to my FI, and see where we could find similar tastes. 

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• nette0209 member

  

  February 2012

  As for colors: I origianally wanted an entire outdoor wedding with yellow as my primart color, as mentioned by Sarah the venue has a lot to do with color choices. For me, it also helped when I started to look at bridesmaid dresses and other wedding items.  I quickly realized that yellow was not going to work for my bridesmaids coloring or my venue location. I'm still having yellow daisies, but my primary color has changed. So I guess the best advice is to look into venue. And orange is a great color! you can do it in different shades, to get away from the citrus pair it with a darker color.
  
  For flowers: there are orange roses, orchids, mums, daisies, calla lillies and that is just to name a few.  I would really take a look at the ideas on theknot to get a better idea of what you definately like and what you hate, then talk with a florist (or FI and other important people helping you plan) to get a more precise idea.
  
  As for compromising with your fiance: Sarah has the right idea to ask why he is so against it. Maybe ask him what his thoughts and ideas are for the wedding. If the photobooth is truly too much for him, maybe an old polaroid camera would be an option (if you can find one). Instead of an open bar, pick a few signature drinks to serve. When doing this keep in mind that you are inviting children and they might want to try it, so try to pick drinks that can be made non-alcoholic.
  
  Activities for kids can be difficult since their ages usually vary.  Keep in mind all of the ages when trying to pick things.  My friend was able to make a coloring book for her toddler/preschool age children with an app she had for photoshop of her and her groom.  For the older kids she had set up a tshirt making station since the reception was all outdoors and they were going to have a family reunion in a few weeks. (just some ideas).

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• abcollins08

  

  February 2012

  This is a really pretty color combo its aqua and orange.  http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/blogs/2009/4/20/aqua-blue-and-orange-weddings.html
  
  I would start by figuring out what looks best with your location.  Since it's outside, I don't think you would need too many decorations.  Nature is pretty all on it's own.  Next, what colors do your BMs look good in.  A pale girl and a tan girl won't always look good in the same colors.
  
  For the kids, if they're young enough a coloring book and a puzzle may be enough to keep them occupied.  Are you having a kids table?  You could cover the top of the table with brown paper and leave out crayons for them to decorate with.
  
  Try to get your FI involved, and ask what he would like instead of an open bar and photobooth. You could always just serve beer/wine. You could get your photographer to stay for the reception and capture pictures of guests then if he would like that more.

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• ginadog member

  

  February 2012

  My wedding doesn't have a color scheme.  Instead I chose elements that I really liked and want at my reception.  They don't happen to fall into a color arrangement however.
  
  Talk to your FI about what he envisions.  Find what each of your top priorities are invididually and as a team.

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• brookerich member

  

  February 2012

  Our colors are technically purple and green but I'm only incorporating them in small areas (like the color of the bridesmaid dress, FI's tie, my shoes etc...) I probably won't carry a bouquet, instead I plan on carrying a nice lantern (its cheaper) and since our ceremony is at sunset I figure it will be just as beautiful.  So our colors don't come into play very much, although I am having purple and green ribbon on our cakes.
  
  I wouldn't stress over the colors too much, since both of you like orange make that one the primary color if it works with your venue.

  

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• hcampana member

  

  February 2012

  Can you tell us why he doesn't want an open bar and a photo booth? Then maybe we can help with compromises.

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