Archive for February 28th, 2008
Although this questions isn’t directly related to wedding style or decor, I wanted to share it with you because I know how difficult wedding registries can be!
Q5 - My wedding is set for June 21, 2008 (the Summer Solstice) and it’s time for us to register for gifts. Being typical NYers, we don’t have much space. So, I’m trying to keep our registry as simple as possible. That being said, I’m trying to decide whether to register for china. I have very simple everyday plates (white 365 IKEA plates) that I see no need to replace, but I am considering registering for “fancy plates (and cups, and saucers, you get the picture).
This is a great Dear Abby question, as I know that many of you aren’t interested in classic bridesmaid style dresses… Q4 - I’m getting married on the Cape in September so we are definitely keeping true to a casually, chic beach wedding. But I am really not having a feeling for bridesmaid dresses. Do you know of any lines that make maxi style, long dresses? Something a little more modern in shape then just the traditional tee length style? This being said I have a range of sizes for my girls.
Another Dear Abby question for you…
Q3 - I am getting married in May 2008 in a church. My bridesmaid’s dresses are a tea length dusty rose color. My STD were beige, brown, and rose along with my invitations. Where do I go from here and can I change my color scheme for the wedding?? What other colors go with Dusty Rose??
Okay, first and foremost…as an invitation designer who firmly believes that invitations do set the tone for the entire wedding, I also believe in a bride’s right to change her mind! If you have decided that you are no longer wanting the dusty rose look…don’t think twice about moving on and choosing a new palette. Your guests will never know the difference.
Another Dear Abby question… Q2 - I know you often have challenges and questions with beautiful solutions on the blog, and thought you might like to address this one. I have a client who is 50 years old, marrying for the second time, and looking for a wedding dress. She asked if I had any ideas for a dress for her… I guess that’s proving to be the toughest part of the planning! : ) She’s a professional, a new grandmother, and I guess a bit “matronly”, but she’s got a great smile and lots of personality. Any dress I would like for her is, I’m guessing, a bit too young and girly girl. I know I’ve seen some dresses online recently, somewhere, that inspired me to think, “finally! The mother of the bride doesn’t have to dress terribly”, but I can’t remember where. If you have any great MOB dress resources that would also be great for a middle aged bride who’s not necessarily going to wear white (but might), let me know!
It’s been a few weeks since we’ve done a Dear Abby session, and I have some really great questions from readers that I know you guys will appreciate. So, let’s dive right in!
Q1 - I’ve been perusing your boards religiously for weeks, going back into the archives and waiting for your daily updates. But I’ve still not seen much addressing the problem I have: I’m looking for non-floral tablescapes. We’re getting married on the beach in Mexico, and because the prices there for decor are so outrageous, we’re looking to bring our own. But we’re also looking to decorate our tables without flowers, as the only ones available there are from non-organic, non-fair trade sources. Plus, as the reception will be outdoors, in the evening, bright flowers won’t add as much color as colored glass… (at least, that was my thinking!)
