How did it go?!?

It's been a little over a year since Chadd & I tied the knot. I revisited this blog and thought it would be good to tie up some loose ends. Some of you may be wondering, how did everything go? Did you end up using the guestbook alternative? What did the flower girls end up wearing? How did it turn out?

Wedding Update!

I have had a lot going on the past few weeks and little time to update my blog. I recently accepted a new position as an Instructional Designer at DePauw University, so along with trying to keep track of the Wedding I will be tackling a move! However, I have made some progress on my Wedding Tree Guestbook which I will post a picture of once I have completed it. I ended up getting a large canvas from Big Lots (good find Mom!) and some paint... and TADA! I knew those Drawing classes from OCU would pay off eventually.

Decoration Ideas

Color Scheme



Inspirational Board

Hairstyle Inspirations

I have begun gathering images for inspiration for my wedding. While I want wedding to be simple and overall hassle free, I still want to put thought into it and make it reflect Chadd and my tastes. Besides all of that, I love making lists and doing these things is half 

The first image was one that caught my attention when I began thinking about hairstyles for the wedding. I like how loose the style is combined with the two side braids. The only concern I have with this style is the length of my own hair. Plus I currently have fringe bangs, so that combined with the braids may be a bit too busy.

I recently ran across the second hairstyle while I was searching for styles to wear circlets with. I have a somewhat romantic view of wedding hairstyles, and circlets definitely seem to fit the bill. I would love to incorporate some kind of similar jewelry into my wedding. My current bangs can also easily be pushed to the side, like in the image, if I decide to do that. However, I think the fringe bangs would look good with this simplistic hairstyle as well.

The reason this image is here should be pretty obvious by this point... fringe bangs!! I like the hair accessory, but I'm not sold on how something similar would look with my dress.

Main Considerations for my Hairstyle:

• Must look good with fringe/side-swept bangs
• Must hold up well during an outside wedding (don't want it getting too big!)
• Possibly include some kind of hair accessory (like in the provided pics)
• I really want the overall feel of my outdoor wedding to be romantic, country, with a hint of whimsical. Is that so much to ask?

Hair Accessories I Love
Circlets & Headbands

I fell in love with this circlet when I first became engaged. It combines the fall colors of my wedding perfectly (purple, orange-russet colors, and neutral browns). The creator Thyme2dream is a complete genius and I love her work! I can guarantee that I will end up getting something from her store for my wedding. The only issue I have with this particular circlet is that I do not know how it would look as a headband, should I decide to go that route. However, I really think it would pull my entire look together.

The second option that this store offers is a traditional headband style that would work... but I just am not in love with it as much as the first circlet. I may end up contacting the creator to find out if she could create the first in a more traditional headband style. I will definitely update you about the changes if so!

No matter which route I go, I will probably get this hair comb as well. It allows me a back-up plan, or I can have my maid of honor wear it to help pull the look together. Speaking of which, I might get all of my bridesmaids a gift from this site!

Some additional sites that provide good options for circlets are:

• Medieval Bridal Fashions
• Camias Designs
• Elnara Niall

All of these sites, and others, provide wonderful designs and products. However, I feel the images displayed really fit the feel that I want to bring to my weddings and my personality. Most importantly, they are a little more reasonable priced. Cheap yet unique!!

~Mikah