You could always do a more conservative necklace for the ceremony and the Big Necklace of Awesome for the reception!
Leu Gardens is a beautiful choice, I live really close to there. Have you been there in person? It's gorgeous, you'll love it!
I like dress #3 the best, although I love them all. Have you checked out Nicole Miller's bridal line? She has a lot of bridal gowns that are a similar style - flowy, grecian, not overly princess-y or puffy. That's actually where I got my dress. Some of her dresses can be pretty pricey though, but there are occasionally good deals to be had, esp on eBay.
Looking forward to following your PJ!
I'm concerned the necklace is too intricate and "HEY BIG NECKLACE" for a dress with a bunch of beading. I feel like the dress should be totally plain to wear a necklace like that...
I'm a definite necklace gal though. I love wearing unique pieces, so I'd like to wear SOMETHING fun. But my heart wouldn't be broken if it wasn't that necklace. I definitely want Carrie's advice!! I saw her necklace and immediately thought, "I LIKEY I LOVEY I WANTEY!!!"
yeah Carrie rocked that necklace!!!! Yeah I agree with the plain dress with a necklace like that...hmm God bless you this is stressing me out and it's not even my wedding LOL!!!!!!! JK
yeah Carrie rocked that necklace!!!!
I agree, she DID rock that necklace.
I had a brief freak-out when Jennifer (jennifaerie) commented, "I hope everything is in bloom!" Upon reading this, I yelled at Ryan (sitting at his computer), "OHMYGAWD LOOK UP FLORIDA FLOWERS IN JANUARY!!! LOOK UP FLOWERS IN JANUARY!!!" It seriously never even occurred to me that things might not be in bloom! I live in Minnesota---I assume that while everything here is cold and dead for 9 months out of the year, the south lives in perpetual summer! To my ENORMOUS relief, lots of pretty flower pictures of Florida in January.
You're getting married on our 2 year anniversary! The weather that day was PERFECT. It was 70 and sunny. Everyone has to worry about weather no matter what time of year it is. Just come prepared with a shawl or something to wear in case it gets cold and you will be fine. Looking forward to reading more!
Yeah, different things seem to be blooming at all different times of year here, so you'll be fine. One word of warning though - weather in January can be extremely fickle. It can be 78 and sunny or we'll have occasional cold snaps where it will be 45 and windy. Not to scare you, just wanted you to know, since I know a lot of notherners (myself included) expect Central Florida to be hot and sunny year-round...and most of the time it is...but like I said, there are occasional cold snaps between November and March that can really surprise you. On the bright side, you don't have to worry about the intense humidity of August. HTH! But you can just put a good pair of hater-blockers and plan for sunshine.
you're a riot!My hair started off as short as yours, slightly longer now... also, my bangs were not actually cut with hedge clippers. They just appear that way after my trimming attempt...
I never seem to stop finding the term "stinkeye" the funniest thing I've ever heard.
Bichon love!
That's a beautiful ring. I'm not into diamonds, so I love how the sapphire is the central focus.