I have found the one whom my soul loves.
Song of Solomon 3:4
If this was at the start of the year, this post's title would sing an entirely different tune. It won't definitely not be happy stress, just plain old stressful stress. If that even makes sense. It's only a little over a month away, mind you, so I think I'd be forgiven if I turn into bridezilla, but really, I am starting to see my vision materialize before my very eyes that it doesn't matter that much that there's a GAZILLION things to do.
Centerpieces, flowers, backdrops, groomsmen vests, my maids of honor's dresses - you name it, and it's probably still on the list! Heck, even my dress is on that list! When I told my friends stuff that still need to get done, they're the ones who started panicking and said, "Oh my God, I can't breathe for you!" But I just shrugged. Things have a way of turning out okay anyway. Or I should say, God has a way of turning everything out okay.
I've got my mother-in-law and a wedding coordinator planning the whole affair and I just have to say yes or no when they ask for my opinion on aesthetics. Bless their great hearts! And they know my theme at heart by now that whenever they come up with ideas, they're actually what I would pick too! They know what they're doing so I can relax... until about the first week of June when I get there and start putting together all the DIY projects we have for this wedding! That's probably when I'd really start to panic. But really, it is one day, I shouldn't be too nitpicky about every little detail. Our guests would be there for the celebration of Nicholas and my marriage, not for the perfectly arranged flowers and table setting.
I talked with a lady on the phone today though and she gave me a great advice. "It's just one day so it goes by pretty quickly. Just make sure to pause and be in the moment, and enjoy the little details that you've put and planned yourself. Just remember to be in the moment, enjoy it." So come that day, my mindset will be on the fact that Nicholas and I are finally making our vows before God to love each other for the rest of our lives, come what may - and be thankful for our friends and families who are going to be there to celebrate this very joyous moment in our lives!
A rustic and romantic wedding affair
Even with that said, I'm still a bride who longs to have a very romantic affair the day she walks down the aisle to marry the love of her life. I may not be bridezilla but I still want what I want, and it's a rustic and romantic wedding theme.
It's actually not hard to look for ideas and inspiration, thanks to PINTEREST. It's funny though that suppliers would immediately scoff or turn their noses up when we show them an idea that we got from the site. It's most likely a custom piece, they'd say. It's going to cost a lot, they'd say. That's why we decided to actually DIY most of the details ourselves.
My mother in law has been in full swing looking and sourcing for materials and calling me every time she sees a piece or has an idea that can go well with the rustic theme. I am every so grateful for her enthusiasm for this event. I once told Nicholas that I think she's doing it more for me as her daughter than for her son. He easily agreed. And I actually proved that to be true when on my birthday recently, my mom thanked her for her efforts and she smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm doing this for my daughter!" Nicholas and I just laughed.
This is my mood board and I am in love!!! Special thanks to the passionate heart and creative mind and hands of Lai from MADE BY LAI for creating our monogram!
I am so in love with it - she has totally captured my vision in just one go! She's also going to be doing my bridal bouquet, corsages and boutonniere. I am excited at what she'd come up with - she has recently sent me her ideas and works and once again, she has my vision down. I cannot wait to get my hands on them!
My ever grateful heart goes out as well to my best friend, Grace, who has happily (I hope!) designed our wedding invitation suite - it is so pretty and romantic, I love it! She has also agreed to slave away with me two weeks before the wedding for all the DIY pieces that we need to finish before we can even enjoy a day at our planned outing at Universal Studios. I'm sure that it we'll get a lot done as we'll have many hands working. Did I sound like a tyrant? I assure you I didn't mean to and I'm really thankful for all the people helping out. They will surely be blessed for their great hearts.
I cannot wait to see the realization of my dream wedding!
Keep livin' happy! ☺
