In response to Talia's comment, I am very thankful for your input.You had great suggestions and surely eased my nervousness.
My responder brought up good points and in turn has sparked some ideas and words of advice that I feel I need to share with all of you.
Weddings are supposed to be fun times so therefore, the music should reflect that. Playing current and relevant music will enhance the mood that I want. I am youthful and I want my wedding to feel that way. Play older, overplayed music will kill any wedding atmosphere. As long a variety of different genres are played and they are all recent and fun, any party guest will get up and dance. Hey, it's our day, right?
Can I just say, I listed to both of the songs that were suggested for both the father-daughter dance and the mother-son dance and I love them! Although I have heard the mother-son song (Perfect Fan) before, I haven't heard it recently. I absolutely love that idea for his song with his mom. It is so adorable and so fitting all at the same time.
The father-daughter song (My Little Girl) was one that I had never heard till Talia posted her comment. For that, I am thankful! It is such a beautiful song and will definitely be up there on the list when making the final decision!
Thanks again to my respondent and if anyone else has any ideas of suggestions, feel free to leave a comment on this post or the previous one.
<3 LT
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Boogie Down....
Hey Everyone,
With being a college student, classes and homework often take over my day to day activities. This makes it very hard for me to even think about venues, food, guests, dresses, etc. for the wedding. After looking at what little things I could continue to do all while not letting my grades slip, I found one thing that could do while working on homework and walking to class...MUSIC.
Music is in every way, a huge part of my life. When I am trying to concentrate on something (as crazy as it may sound) music is what helps me to do that. Now, I listen to music with intent. I have lists upon lists of songs that would be perfect for the wedding, but I am hesitant because not everyone's taste in music is the same as mine.
Whenever thinking about my big day, I have always wanted it to include dancing and a good time. I never wanted my guests to feel left out or bored. I plan on having a line on the invitation where I ask my guests to place one song that they would like to hear on my big day.
As a trial run, I would like to see what you guys would like to hear if you were attending a wedding; songs that are upbeat, evoke a sense of love and family, and keep everyone on their feet and dancing. A list of 3 to 5 would suffice and give me plenty of ideas.
If you can't think of any upbeat songs to keep the party going, what about first dance songs, father-daughter songs, and mother-son songs? These would help as I always change my mind on what song I want to use just about every day.
Thanks!!!
<3 LT
With being a college student, classes and homework often take over my day to day activities. This makes it very hard for me to even think about venues, food, guests, dresses, etc. for the wedding. After looking at what little things I could continue to do all while not letting my grades slip, I found one thing that could do while working on homework and walking to class...MUSIC.
Music is in every way, a huge part of my life. When I am trying to concentrate on something (as crazy as it may sound) music is what helps me to do that. Now, I listen to music with intent. I have lists upon lists of songs that would be perfect for the wedding, but I am hesitant because not everyone's taste in music is the same as mine.
Whenever thinking about my big day, I have always wanted it to include dancing and a good time. I never wanted my guests to feel left out or bored. I plan on having a line on the invitation where I ask my guests to place one song that they would like to hear on my big day.
As a trial run, I would like to see what you guys would like to hear if you were attending a wedding; songs that are upbeat, evoke a sense of love and family, and keep everyone on their feet and dancing. A list of 3 to 5 would suffice and give me plenty of ideas.
If you can't think of any upbeat songs to keep the party going, what about first dance songs, father-daughter songs, and mother-son songs? These would help as I always change my mind on what song I want to use just about every day.
Thanks!!!
<3 LT
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Engagement Pictures
Hello All,
Sorry for my lengthy absence from posting. My excuse, it's the college life!
On a brighter note, I come to you today with a very exciting post. It's time to start thinking about those engagement pictures. Engagement pictures, I believe, are extremely fun if you have a great location and an awesome photographer.My fiance and I decided to have my lovely sister take our pictures for us and I have to admit, they came out great.
**Here's a little hint, if you don't want to spend a couple hundred dollars on pictures, have someone with a nice camera take them for you. You will get the same result that would have gotten if you paid all that money. You may even get a better result because hopefully the person you find is someone that you as a couple are comfortable with.**
There are many different places you can get your engagement pictures taken. If you are into the more rustic theme, find a barn or a field. If elegance is what you like, find a formal living room or take pictures outside a mansion. Use props that say "I asked" and "I say YES!" or "I stole her heart" and "So I'm stealing his last name!"
For our engagement shoot, we decided to bring our dog along. We got some GREAT pictures of him that are surely being used in some aspect of our wedding. Here's an example of one:
So cute, right?
Just remember to have fun with it and get lost in the moment. The pictures that aren't too posy posy are always better in my opinion. It shows the couple for who they truly are; much more genuine.
Here are some things to think about and discuss with your fiance when decided on engagement pictures:
1) Is there money to spend on photographer or is there someone we know that can take them for us?
2) Location, location, location?
3) Time of day?
4) Theme?
5) Pets?
So what have you done? What are you planning on doing?
Feel free to leave comments so others can get ideas of what's going on in the engagement picture world.
<3 LT
Sorry for my lengthy absence from posting. My excuse, it's the college life!
On a brighter note, I come to you today with a very exciting post. It's time to start thinking about those engagement pictures. Engagement pictures, I believe, are extremely fun if you have a great location and an awesome photographer.My fiance and I decided to have my lovely sister take our pictures for us and I have to admit, they came out great.
**Here's a little hint, if you don't want to spend a couple hundred dollars on pictures, have someone with a nice camera take them for you. You will get the same result that would have gotten if you paid all that money. You may even get a better result because hopefully the person you find is someone that you as a couple are comfortable with.**
There are many different places you can get your engagement pictures taken. If you are into the more rustic theme, find a barn or a field. If elegance is what you like, find a formal living room or take pictures outside a mansion. Use props that say "I asked" and "I say YES!" or "I stole her heart" and "So I'm stealing his last name!"
For our engagement shoot, we decided to bring our dog along. We got some GREAT pictures of him that are surely being used in some aspect of our wedding. Here's an example of one:
Just remember to have fun with it and get lost in the moment. The pictures that aren't too posy posy are always better in my opinion. It shows the couple for who they truly are; much more genuine.
Here are some things to think about and discuss with your fiance when decided on engagement pictures:
1) Is there money to spend on photographer or is there someone we know that can take them for us?
2) Location, location, location?
3) Time of day?
4) Theme?
5) Pets?
So what have you done? What are you planning on doing?
Feel free to leave comments so others can get ideas of what's going on in the engagement picture world.
<3 LT
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Second Step...Bridal Expos
After the dates been picked (sometimes the hardest part) you can now do some fun things. No matter where you live, you can always find a bridal expo not to far from your house. Bridal expos are extremely educational and also a chance to win a lot of helpful prizes.
Plenty of vendors show up to these things ready to give away free samples of their products, coupons, and even a honeymoon. Often times, the big prize is a honeymoon to Hawaii or Jamaica.
The one that I attend allowed me to come up with things that I knew I wanted to be at my own wedding as well as what I didn't want. For example, there was a photo booth at this particular bridal expo. I enjoyed the service that they gave me and therefore allows me to picture that being at my own wedding. You can even get ideas for locations, dresses, and transportation. Most bridal expos have fashion shows where you can see different styles of dresses paired with the grooms looks as well. It's an easy way to see what you like and what you don't like without going into every store and trying on all of their dresses.
Bridal Expos (at least all the ones that I have attended) are free so you don't have to worry about spending money in order to gain information about venders. You are allowed to bring as many guests as you want so it's a good way to get your whole bridal party together and just have fun (ice-breaker) or get your soon to be mother-in-law as well as your mother together to hang out in a no pressure zone.
Expos should definitely be considered when first planning your wedding because they eliminate time and stress in just one meeting place.
<3 LT
Here's a link to some Expos around the Philadephia Area
http://planning.theknot.com/calendar/bridal-shows?state=DE
Plenty of vendors show up to these things ready to give away free samples of their products, coupons, and even a honeymoon. Often times, the big prize is a honeymoon to Hawaii or Jamaica.
The one that I attend allowed me to come up with things that I knew I wanted to be at my own wedding as well as what I didn't want. For example, there was a photo booth at this particular bridal expo. I enjoyed the service that they gave me and therefore allows me to picture that being at my own wedding. You can even get ideas for locations, dresses, and transportation. Most bridal expos have fashion shows where you can see different styles of dresses paired with the grooms looks as well. It's an easy way to see what you like and what you don't like without going into every store and trying on all of their dresses.
Bridal Expos (at least all the ones that I have attended) are free so you don't have to worry about spending money in order to gain information about venders. You are allowed to bring as many guests as you want so it's a good way to get your whole bridal party together and just have fun (ice-breaker) or get your soon to be mother-in-law as well as your mother together to hang out in a no pressure zone.
Expos should definitely be considered when first planning your wedding because they eliminate time and stress in just one meeting place.
<3 LT
Here's a link to some Expos around the Philadephia Area
http://planning.theknot.com/calendar/bridal-shows?state=DE
Friday, September 14, 2012
First Step...The Date
Seeing as how I am starting this blog a couple of months after getting engaged, these first couple of blog posts will be about what I have already done in preparations for my wedding day.
One of the very first things that you can do, all while being in school is to PICK A DATE!!! This is what I consider to be a very fun time. Although you may not know what your plans are for the future in terms of where your career will take you or when you will graduate, at least you will have this.
The date doesn't need to be specific. It could be as simple as just having the year picked out all the way down to the month, day, hour, and minute of when you want to be walking down the aisle. As for my wedding, we bounced back a few ideas of when we would want to be married but the main thing that we both wanted was to be out of school. That is something that needs to be considered when planning the date. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2013 and he will be graduating in the Fall of 2013. We picked May of 2014 in the hopes of having secure jobs and a place to call home. These are all necessities that need to be considered before solidifyng anything.
<3 LT
One of the very first things that you can do, all while being in school is to PICK A DATE!!! This is what I consider to be a very fun time. Although you may not know what your plans are for the future in terms of where your career will take you or when you will graduate, at least you will have this.
The date doesn't need to be specific. It could be as simple as just having the year picked out all the way down to the month, day, hour, and minute of when you want to be walking down the aisle. As for my wedding, we bounced back a few ideas of when we would want to be married but the main thing that we both wanted was to be out of school. That is something that needs to be considered when planning the date. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2013 and he will be graduating in the Fall of 2013. We picked May of 2014 in the hopes of having secure jobs and a place to call home. These are all necessities that need to be considered before solidifyng anything.
<3 LT
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Hello All!
So you want to know what this blog is about? Well here it is.
I am currently a college senior preparing to graduate in the Spring of 2013 (YAY!!). During my junior year of college, my boyfriend of 5 years asked me to marry him. It was the most romantic and exciting day of my life; something that I will never forget. At the time, I was wrapped up in my present emotions to even worry about school let alone school work. But just as life continues on in any other circumstance, it continued on in this one. So I went back to school with the understanding that I would be planning a wedding and preparing to graduate all at the same time.
With the age in which people get married today decreasing, many of us still in school, I found it appropriate to write a blog informing you about what decisions can be made and things that can be planned all while attending school and getting the grades that are needed.
So here's to planning a wedding and graduating with honors!
<3 LT
I am currently a college senior preparing to graduate in the Spring of 2013 (YAY!!). During my junior year of college, my boyfriend of 5 years asked me to marry him. It was the most romantic and exciting day of my life; something that I will never forget. At the time, I was wrapped up in my present emotions to even worry about school let alone school work. But just as life continues on in any other circumstance, it continued on in this one. So I went back to school with the understanding that I would be planning a wedding and preparing to graduate all at the same time.
With the age in which people get married today decreasing, many of us still in school, I found it appropriate to write a blog informing you about what decisions can be made and things that can be planned all while attending school and getting the grades that are needed.
So here's to planning a wedding and graduating with honors!
<3 LT
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