Okay… so here it goes… a new “series” we will call it since I will be helping my sister plan her wedding in the upcoming months, I thought it would be fun to share the process (as well as some wedding planning budget tips)! I love weddings… I love to attend weddings, I love to read about weddings, I love to look at wedding inspiration and photography and Pin Wedding things even though I am not getting married. I mean seriously though, who doesn’t love weddings?!
I am so blessed to be able to be a part of two weddings this year, a bridesmaid in my good friend’s wedding who will be married in July and the maid of honor at my sister’s wedding in October. I thought I would share a bit of the process of helping with my sister’s wedding because I’m helping her plan and come up with new ideas!
My sister got engaged in November and we have been working with her to help make plans and finalize ideas for her wedding, which will take place here in Minneapolis!
After 4 months she has accomplished:
Engagement Photos (taken by my super duper awesome photographer):
Choosing Wedding Colors: Navy and Yellow it is (super excellent for her fiance who is a graduate of Michigan)
(images via Meredith Perdue, Elizabeth Ann Designs, Bride on the Rocks)
Bouquets made and complete
Wedding dress purchased (needs only ONE alteration): She was on a budget for finding her wedding dress… we found a style she liked and it was 50% off floor sample and fit her PERFECTLY… it seems like there is a wedding dress out there for everyone and everyone’s budget!)
Bridal party contacted and on board
Wedding Website complete, see it here
Now onto things I NEED to do/help out with…
Purchase a Bridesmaid Dress:
This dress, available here
DONE! My dress was purchased the same day as her wedding dress. I found a beautiful little number at the same store she got her dress at. She is letting us choose our own dresses (in navy) and I wanted to look at bridal boutiques because I was hoping to find something length-appropriate. I found a gorgeous one-shoulder bow strap navy dress.
Save the Date/Wedding Invitations:
images via Los Detalles de Alex, Zazzle
I am currently working on her Save the Date and Wedding Invitations. With her permission, I will share these with you at a later time. I am no graphic designer or artist, but I learned how to use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign in college and ENJOY designing. I have made a couple versions, and I am continuously inspired by what I’ve pinned to Pinterest.
Are you helping plan a wedding or planning your own wedding this year?! And another curious question, how many weddings do you have to attend this year? Always interesting to know how many others are going to… I will be attending 5 this year!
Our next venture is figuring out what to do for centerpieces that are affordable and cute. This will probably be my next post in the wedding series. Hope you enjoyed!
Today I’m linking up with Shanna over at Because Shanna Said So for Random Wednesday!
Congrats to your sister! My sis is getting married in September, I cannot wait! I’m MOH in her wedding and my best friend’s wedding in October, its going to be a crazy fall for me. I’m excited for your “series” on weddings
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
Congrats to your sis, you guys are doing well with the planning.
xo
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Ah so much fun! I’m a bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding this summer and I’m so excited. I love the color scheme of yellow and navy, too!
I had navy bridesmaid dresses too for my wedding
Have fun helping her plan!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
How exciting! Everything looks great so far, can’t wait to see more!
xo Ashley
http://www.ashnfashn.com
Congrats to your sister–so exciting for your family!
How fun! I wish I could go back and do my wedding all over again. All of my friends are pretty much married off too, I miss those days! We’re hoping my Sis-in-law will be getting married in the next year though, so that’s something to look forward to.
Congrats to your sis!
yay! so exciting. weddings are so fun. congrats to your sister!
Aww congrats to your sister! This must be such an exciting time for both of you! I hope you cherish all the wonderful moments!
xo jen
Congrats to your sister!! She is very lucky to have your talented self to help her with the process! I’m so glad you got my humor today, with the leopard plunge:):) You may have been the only one, but that’s okay. Makes me like you more than I already did!!!
xoAmy
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Congrats to your sister and the bridegroom! To be married is a really good thing and I believe like is much more better with a beloved partner <3.
To be honest, although I married twice in my life, I´m not a really big fan of weddings. Maybe because my first marriage – which was celebrated very big – broke… The wedding with my second husband was a very small party, but I´m still perfectly married since nearly 14 years <3<3.
Wish your sister and the bridegroom only the best!
xx
Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de/
Congrats to your sister and the bridegroom! To be married is a really good thing and I believe like is much more better with a beloved partner <3
To be honest, although I married twice in my life, I´m not a really big fan of weddings. Maybe because my first marriage – which was celebrated very big – broke … The wedding with my second husband was a very small party, but I´m still perfectly married since nearly 14 years <3<3
Wish your sister and the bridegroom only the best!
xx
Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de/
Thank you! And yes… I feel like sometimes the focus is too much on the wedding and not the people getting married. So glad to hear you and your second husband have been happy together for almost 14 years! That’s amazing… congrats
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Love that first photo! What a cute idea.
And congratulations to your sister! I’m sure you two are going to have a blast with the planning
How exciting! It’s looks like you’ve already done a lot of great work! I love the blue and yellow for colors, and the bridesmaids dress is really pretty too!
Ginny
mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
Congrats to your sister! I’m actually not attending any weddings/helping plan any this year. I’ve only been to one wedding in my life, when I was eight, and even though my roommate got engaged recently, she won’t be getting married any time soon, much less having a ceremony, as she dislikes the importance placed upon them. I’m sure I’ll have plenty of weddings to attend after I finish college, though! Planning them sounds exhausting… Good luck!
xo
Sue
Such a fun new series! I’m maid of honor in my best friend’s wedding and I LOVE all the planning – so fun
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
The first picture is SO cute, I love it! My best friend wants us (the bridesmaids) to wear navy dresses too, but she hasn’t been able to find any that she loves. Where did you get yours?
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Hi Yi-chia! Sorry I should have linked to this dress… this isn’t my exact dress but pretty close. Super cute right?!
http://www.artwedding.com/bow-embellished-one-shoulder-taffeta-sheath-bridesmaid-dress.html
Also, I would tell her to look at dessy, they have some super cute styles that are pretty reasonably priced!… like this one: http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/D597/#.US5iijCyB2A
Yay, I love weddings! She is so lucky to have an awesome sister to help her! That dress you chose is lovely! Last year seemed like the “year of weddings” for my group of friends! I went to so many! I will be going to three this year that I know of, and am HOPING my proposal will come this year too!
xo Rachael
homesweetharbor.blogspot.com
I think next year will be the year of weddings for my group of friends, we’ve had a few… but I am still waiting on like 6 of my close friends to get engaged! Also… yay for proposals!
I hope it comes this year for you too!
ohh congratulations, lovely pics
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Their photos are so cute! I love the bridesmaid dress you bought too! Classic, but cute
Their photos are so cute! I love the bridesmaid dress you bought too! Classic, but cute
Congrats to your sister , this will be an interesting series .
xo Meg<3
Meghan Silva’s Blog
congrats to you sister! you are clearly going to be an invaluable maid of honor.
Congrats to your sis !! I just loved every single aspect of this post.
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Great new series! I can’t wait to see how you help her plan everything – you are SUCH a good sister
I love all of the ideas you have so far!
XO
Pearls & Paws
Congratulations and happy planning! I know it can be labor-intensive, but it’s also so much fun to do!
x
looks like it is going to be a beautiful wedding! I love their photos so far! And yellow will be so lovely!
Yay! So exciting. Fabulous post, love. If you get a sec, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my latest outfit. xo
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How exciting!!!!!! Congrats to your sister!!! My sister in low is getting married to, she would love these wedding preparation posts!
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Congratulations to your sister! It’s a very interesting post!
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