Flowers, Flowers, Flowers

I have to admit that meeting with florists last week may have been one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning so far. It was the first time that I felt like I could actually picture the day. All of the florists we met with were fabulous and they totally understood my vision for the day.

I am hoping to use the flowers as the pop of vibrant color against the neutral palette of the gray silver bridesmaids dresses as well as to liven up the classic sculptural feel of the Chicago Room at the CHM. We're now waiting anxiously to see the proposals that come back.

I cannot lie that one event designer / florist that we met with in particular really understood everything that I was thinking about for the design of the space. I felt like they could take it to a whole new breath taking level. Fingers crossed...if and when it works out I'll do the grand reveal.

My Best Friends' Weddings

I'm lucky enough to be planning my wedding at the same time of two of my dearest girlfriends, who happen to be my MOH and bridesmaid. It is such an amazing experience to share together and so perfect to have each other as sounding boards when our soon-to-be-Mr's cannot bear the indecisiveness any longer.

The most interesting part of planning has been how our personalities have so distinctly differentiated our wedding plans. I've gathered "faux" inspiration boards for our 3 weddings as an example.

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Bridesmaid S is having a modern chic wedding with a hot pink flare.

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My peach and apricot faux inspiration board.

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MOH is having an elegant and classic affair, lit with champagne accents.

Are you planning along side your besties?

An Inspired Setting

This beautiful table setting sums up my color palette inspiration.

Someone Else's Inspiration Board

I have yet to create my own inspiration board. I think I'm almost paralyzed by the sheer volume of inspiration pictures I've collected. How could I possibly whittle those down to just 5 or 6? So I've begun searching for other people's inspiration boards to call my own.

Is that cheating?

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I love this apricot & pink inspiration board from Green Wedding Shoes. I would weave in some light green accents and pump up the vibrancy of the apricot a bit. But this will do for now.