Alterations

Alterations kind of scare me.  Not because I don't want alterations, but because I'm counting on them for that "perfect" fit.  Wedding gowns are so heavy, and I don't want to be pulling it up all night.  I want the top to be REALLY tight and form-fitting to my body.  On "Say Yes to the Dress," they say the wedding gown is the tightest piece of clothing a woman will ever wear!  I just hope when I get alterations done they can make my gown stick to me so I don't have to feel self-conscious about it slipping down! 

My wedding dress is just slightly too long in the front, so I'll require a tiny alteration to either pick-up the hem in another spot (a nice advantage of having a dress with pick-ups in the skirt) or completely hem the gown.  Plus, I'll need a bustle, and the dress will need to be steamed. 

The final alteration I really want to make happen is adding a true sweetheart neckline.  I found a perfect example of one the other day:

I hope these alterations don't end up being too pricy! 

Fun Wedding Mail

I am beginning to realize there is a huge market for wedding-related items.  Once I got engaged, I started noticing even Walmart and the Dollar Tree have wedding sections.  I now get 5-10 emails a day about honeymoon destinations, bridal party gifts, and invitations.  I've even started to receive wedding snail mail.

This past week, I got an Oriental Trading Company magazine exclusively for weddings.  The magazine was divided by color/theme.  I liked the black and white damask section the best!  I'm not sure I will buy anything from it, but they did have some cheap favor ideas.

Also, I've started to get my free subscription of Brides Magazine from the bridal expo.  Inside, I found a coupon for a free bridal makeup consultation and Clinique lip gloss if I create a Macy's registration.  I'm such a sucker for free things, so this is definitely on my to-do list!

In unrelated wedding news, I found a fabulous new apartment in Salem yesterday for when I begin my new job.  It's a studio apartment, complete with a Murphy bed, walk-in closet, and beautifully landscaped apartment grounds.  The apartment is only 4 years old and amazing.  Plus, I have access to a heated pool, hot tub, sauna, NICE gym, and business center.  The grocery store, Walmart, Dairy Queen, and gas stations are all within a mile away.  It's just what I wanted! 

Men's Warehouse

Lee and I went to Men's Warehouse this morning to pick out tuxedos.  We know we have LOTS of time still, but I had gotten a call for a special deal for the month of April.  Each guy will get $40 off of his rental, and Lee will get a free suit.

I had never looked at tuxedos before, so this was all a new experience for me!  We ended up picking vests and ties that would match the malibu dresses.  Lee will have a white vest and tie.  We also decided to go with black shirts for Lee and his groomsmen.  Our dads will wear white shirts and black vests and ties instead of the malibu color. 

I did not realize how many choices there were to make for a tux rental--one, two or three button jackets?  (We went with two.)  Flat-front or pleated pants?  (Flat!)  Color of the cufflinks?  (Black.)  Style and type of shoe?  (The usual black round-toe ones.)  I let Lee pick based on his experience.  :)

Confetti!

I think it would be fun to walk out under a shower of confetti!

Invitations!

I made up some mock invitations tonight while Lee was studying.  Which ones are your favorites?  My favorite is the turquoise invitation with the black filigree on it.