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Option 3 by Marlowapril featuring Havaianas shoes

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Time Capsule…for Love

Tonight I was browsing wedding websites looking for inspiration, and I noticed that on several websites they mentioned a “Love Letter and Wine Box” tradition. They literally had me at wine.

So this tradition may seem a bit un-romantic to some, but not to me. Parrish and I have always had a healthy relationship. We both accept that relationships are hard work, and we love each other enough to put in the time. I honestly think that our realistic approach to our relationship is why we work so well together. That’s why I love this tradition. It’s realistic…and practical.

So the tradition goes something like this. That all sounds nice, but it needs a little modernizing. So Parrish and I will write letters to each other a few weeks before our wedding. We’ll seal the letters and put them in a large box. Also in the box we’ll add a bottle of wine that ages well and a wine opener. I think we will include a CD of music. Parrish made a mix CD for me a little over a year ago that is by far the BEST mix of music. (I’ll post the playlist soon) The members of our wedding party can tack the nails in for us. I honestly think that only my close friends will get our humor. The box will not be opened on our 5 year wedding anniversary, but will instead be saved for a night when we may need it…or when we run out of wine! :)

 

Decisions, Decisions

Preliminary (we don’t even have a location set!!) color options. Not that finding a location isn’t fun…BUT planning colors and dresses is WAY more fun!!

(Photo Sources: The dress is from Old Navy. It’s a black eyelet. The green bouquet is from The Wildflower. The collage of milk glass and pink is from Bijou Kaleidoscope.)

I thought my decision was made. I was going to use black, white, and spring green as my colors. But then I saw this photo of the white and blue milk glass with the pink flowers. Decisions, decisions.

Parrish and I do know for certain that we want an outdoor wedding with a Southern Hospitality twist. I know that I am going to incorporate to milk glass and mason jars. I love the green…but the blue..and pink!!! So pretty. I think my bridesmaids would probably be happier with the blue, white, and pink. I didn’t get too much excitement about the green.

BUT I do love this dress for the bridesmaids. I want the dress to be under $50…possibly no more than $30. I want it to flatter everyone and be comfortable. I originally wanted this dress in Berry, but seeing as how there are NO sizes left that work I may need a miracle. Does Old Navy grant wishes?

Yeah, we’ll see how I feel tomorrow.

Welcome!!

Welcome to the new addition of my blogging family! If you're gluten free and new to me, head on over to Gluten Hates Me for the full story. I started writing Gluten Hates Me a year ago, right after I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is an auto-immune disease that can only be treated by maintaining a gluten free life. It is NOT a fad diet. (Unfortunately!!) It is my life!

A month ago my main squeeze Parrish proposed. We hope to get married in either April or May of next year (2010), but we're still hunting for our perfect location before we set the date! -of course :) Planning a wedding can be hard, but when you add the gluten free element to the mix...it's down right difficult! I can't use (nor do I want to use) just any ol' vendor. Parrish and I are only in the early stages of planning, but we know that we want the wedding on a farm, a casually Southern theme, and there to be Cornhole at the reception!

I am a total DIY girl. PLUS I LOVE planning parties. Cross your finger that I don't end up cracking under the pressure of planning my wedding...or that my skin doesn't break out!!

Questions, comments, or wanna show me some love? Email me at marlowapril -at- glutenhatesme.com

Also, if you're a gluten free bride to be (or wife!) or gluten free groom (or husband!), and would like to guest post on this blog, email me!