Lighting at the Washington reception
So we're starting to get serious about the Washington reception. Kellen's mom and I spent a good chunk of Thanksgiving talking about ideas, and Nanny has recruited one of her friends (who has a florist and catering business, and who has done two previous generations of weddings on that side of the family!) to help. I'm really excited about where everything is going, with the hydrangeas and the dessert table.One of the things I've been trying to figure out though is what to do about lighting, since it will be outdoors.Last night, we were watching the movie 500 Days of Summer, and I really, really, really loved the lighting in the wedding:

The ever-growing to do list
At the top of this list are:Get Kellen's passportStart working on legal marriage stuff for OregonTake my dress to the tailor to be taken up (by approximately 10 feet)Get the website up and going. (I did the mock-ups last night. Soooo cute.)I'm also considering getting a florist license in Texas for the Texas reception and possibly one up here so we can do wholesale flowers. I need to discuss this with my mom, and keep forgetting.Other items include: collecting fabric for the Texas wedding, start hording twinkle lights (before the holidays end and they disappear from the shelves), getting pinking shears, and once we'v

Paisley wedding?
I love this paisley theme wedding from Kelly Oshiro events. Not that I have anywhere to use any of these ideas, but I do love me some paisley.

Engagement Photos by Kristina Dodd
We met with Kristina (and her husband, Josh) last night to pick up our finished photos, and they are FANFRIGGINTASTIC. Here are some of my favorites:

Ello There stationery
I love pretty much everything on Ello There's etsy. She's got a wide variety of wedding stationery suites, all with fun, absolutely adorable art work.