Bridal Show

 This past Sunday Danielle and I went to the Washington Bridal Show. It was quite overwhelming when we first walked in. There were hundreds of vendors and countless frazzled bride-to-be's and their friends and moms scurrying around. :) It was a great place for ideas! Danielle was definitely my calming force (thanks Danielle)! We had the opportunity to taste some delicious cakes and some not some yummy treats. Looking at flowers was definitely my favorite part, well other than people watching! One vendor brought a wide variety of live flowers and made some "mock" arrangements for me. They were very pretty. It was such a fun day and I am so lucky to have such a wonderful matron-of-honor! :)

My parent's new puppy - Charlie

Since our family dog passed away not too long ago, they decided it was time for a new addition to the family. Enter Charlie. He is an adorable sheltie, only 8 weeks old. He chases Sophie around and she is just not quite sure what to do with him. :) I am sure, once he gets a little bigger, they will be running around the backyard together. 

Flower Thoughts

For the bridesmaids- minus the bling

Alright, I am thinking that the bridesmaids will carry ivory flowers. Gardenias are my new found flower (thanks to my sister). Here is one example that is gorgeous. Now, I wouldn't want the "bling" on the stems. :) 

I don't really want green in my bouquets, so I am not sure what I would do. Maybe an ivory wrap and pearls? 

Might look good on the tables?

Then for either the tables or myself I am thinking romantic style flowers.  They give just enough color. I will have deep purple table linens, so I feel this would compliment them without being to stark white. Below are a few more pictures.

Again- no bling- but maybe for me? It is pretty and almost vintage

 I was thinking I could wear a bright pink, but it wouldn't flow and it might be tacky with everything else. 

Another option for the bridesmaids. Just roses- love the ivory hues

Who would have thought that flowers require so much thought? It is fun to see the variety of colors and various ways to put them together.