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Feb 06 '12 by ofthecoast
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Wedding Planning Blog

where did the old one go? Was is replaced by pinterest?

This week I am choosing flowers, except I don't know the names of hardly any flowers, so I don't know what to look for/what I like.

My colours are like this:

but I don't think I really care for the flowers in those pictures.

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ofthecoast on Feb 07 '12 at 7:17pm

Collectively we will be the Eckford family, but I am undecided about changing my name legally. I really like being a da Costa, ofthecoast and mister costa, but I like the family unit all having the same name. Shaun says he'll support whatever I decide. I think once we have kids I will probs be legally Eckford.

Goldendust on Feb 07 '12 at 11:56pm

!!!WEDDING PLANNING!!!!

I love your colour theme, it is gorgeous.

WarDrobeInSpareOom on Feb 08 '12 at 7:37am

When I asked my older sister right before she got married if she was going to change her name, and she said, "Well, yes. Why else would I get married?"

Not even kidding.

littlem on Feb 08 '12 at 9:11am

ahhaha^

when i got married, the choice didn't even cross my mind.

and you know what? if people like my maiden name, they call me by it.

i think it's funny!

littlem on Feb 08 '12 at 9:12am

a name is just a name. it doesn't change who you are inside.

Goldendust on Feb 10 '12 at 3:58am

Yeah, I took my husbands name because of a bunch of reasons... But a few of my design classmates thought I should stick with my maiden name as it's more memorable and they thought it was super cute or something. They had some points, but I had more - it's always your choice in the end anyway. I'm just glad to hear Shaun will support with what you go with :)

Kookaberry on Feb 10 '12 at 11:37am

That's why I think you should just live in sin forever, so people don't automatically assume you took his name when maybe you didn't.

Although, when I lived with my ex we got mail addressed to Household within a month of moving in. I was not a happy camper.

Kookaberry on Feb 10 '12 at 11:38am

Forgot about brackets. It was addressed to (Hislastname) Household. Story ruined.

WarDrobeInSpareOom on Feb 10 '12 at 12:09pm

My little sister kept her name, and she HATES being called Mrs. Lively (her husband's name). She told me if they ever decide to have kids (which is a BIG if) than he's going to have to take her name unless he wants to be the one pushing them out.

I love my little sister.

WarDrobeInSpareOom on Feb 10 '12 at 12:18pm

Also, I decided last night that if I get married, a slowed-down acoustic version of this will be my first dance.

Chipmnk on Feb 10 '12 at 12:38pm

I had to fill out an emergency contact form for my current apartment, and Annie was one of my emergency contacts but in the last name portion, I totally blanked. And then for a while, I just thought her name was Annie Hall.

Mya Jamila on Feb 10 '12 at 12:39pm

Oh DeeAnn! That's such a nice choice!

WarDrobeInSpareOom on Feb 10 '12 at 12:45pm

It's not Hall?

Chipmnk on Feb 10 '12 at 1:19pm

It probably is.

ofthecoast on Feb 10 '12 at 6:38pm

Also, holly, I really like your colors. My friend used them last year and another is using them this summer and I think they look so pretty.

And Annie, that bouquet you posted is amazing and I want it.

And Jeff. :)

And Amy, I thought I was going to hate wedding planning because I am very disorganized and forgetful, but it is JUST SO EXCITING to me to be getting married that it has been very enjoyable so far. Also we are very practical and have managed to save a lot of money.

ofthecoast on Feb 10 '12 at 6:38pm

ofthecoast on Feb 10 '12 at 7:01pm

Also, DeeAnn, I lol'd at that song choice.

avalanche_lily on Feb 10 '12 at 7:25pm

Can you believe Madonna loathes hydrangeas?

What a c-word.

avalanche_lily on Feb 10 '12 at 7:26pm

My wedding planning consisted of... "How soon can we do this before my baby bump starts showing?"

It was so romantic!

littlem on Feb 10 '12 at 7:29pm

alvie and deeann, you can call me Annie Hall if you'd like!

mike bautista on Feb 10 '12 at 8:10pm

I am helpless in this situation. Though I can provide tears of joy and also be your driver.

Chipmnk on Feb 10 '12 at 9:47pm

He'll drive you crazy in love.

littlem on Feb 10 '12 at 11:37pm

drivin ms hydrangea

Goldendust on Feb 11 '12 at 12:07am

Practical decisions are good. I still feel good about having a reasonably price savvy wedding.

2 days later

ofthecoast on Feb 13 '12 at 10:27pm

let's talk centrepieces....
what did you do? what do you like?

Ryder Revolution on Feb 13 '12 at 10:36pm

chocolate fountains

Ryder Revolution on Feb 13 '12 at 10:37pm

or sourdough bread... an entire loaf at each table

WarDrobeInSpareOom on Feb 13 '12 at 11:12pm

NOT chocolate fountains. Just because those gross me out.

Goldendust on Feb 13 '12 at 11:38pm

We had tall cylindrical vases filled with green apples at each table, and the table number tied around each one. That worked pretty well, considering the theme revolved around apples.

I like interesting centerpieces. It's pretty much guaranteed that people are going to play with them before the end of the night anyway. My friend's midwinter wedding served mulled wine, and the centerpieces were simply the spices and ingredient to the mulled wine arranged artfully around candles. That kept us entertained... haha.

sonmi on Feb 13 '12 at 11:48pm

ofthecoast on Feb 07 '12 at 7:17pm
Collectively we will be the Eckford family, but I am undecided about changing my name legally. I really like being a da Costa, ofthecoast and mister costa, but I like the family unit all having the same name. Shaun says he'll support whatever I decide. I think once we have kids I will probs be legally Eckford.

i'm the same way. for now i'm keeping my maiden name, and i might always keep it, but our family will be the DeGroots.

WarDrobeInSpareOom on Feb 13 '12 at 11:51pm

Oooo, this is cute:

ofthecoast on Feb 13 '12 at 11:54pm

what about a jar full of jellybeans or other candy?

i am not really keen on candles, and flowers are so expensive..

littlem on Feb 13 '12 at 11:56pm

how adorable?!?!?! ^^

Khol on Feb 14 '12 at 12:05am

Have you considered buying flowers wholesale?

Khol on Feb 14 '12 at 12:06am

Also, a centerpiece of candy sounds awesome. You could go to flea markets/shop around online and find a collection of small apothecary jars and fill 'em up with colorful confections!

ofthecoast on Feb 14 '12 at 12:21am

my brother's girlfriend's mom has a wholesale flower connection that I am considering using, and it will likely save me a lot of money, but I think I can save even more by using less flowers all together, too.

Steve The Great on Feb 14 '12 at 12:21am

you could just marry me. I'd have a simple wedding.

littlem on Feb 14 '12 at 12:22am

i'm all for candy arrangements!

littlem on Feb 14 '12 at 12:25am

yes, khol! apothecary jars!

littlem on Feb 14 '12 at 12:41am

also, if i was having a december wedding, i'd totally do this:

littlem on Feb 14 '12 at 12:44am

or these

Ryder Revolution on Feb 14 '12 at 10:07am

hooold on... kelsi, don't ignore my sourdough bread idea... you know it's brilliant.

Ryder Revolution on Feb 14 '12 at 10:08am

Cheese Fondue!

WarDrobeInSpareOom on Feb 14 '12 at 10:13am

I think the candy centerpieces sound more fun than flowers anyhow.

nonbloggerholly on Feb 14 '12 at 10:21am

I'm trying to make really fun kids tables since there will be a lot of them and it's an outdoor thing and I want them to have fun too.

Maybe candy centerpieces will be good for that.

Chipmnk on Feb 14 '12 at 10:31am

Have an ice cream sculpture with a big bowl under it. At the end of the reception, say into the mic "Now everyone enjoy some refreshing ice cream soup."

Chipmnk on Feb 14 '12 at 10:37am

Order gigantic, person-sized fortune cookies. At the end of your reception, have lumberjacks come in with axes to crack open the fortune cookies. But instead of fortunes, doves fly out.

taz-pie on Feb 14 '12 at 10:41am

bahahaha alwin

Chipmnk on Feb 14 '12 at 10:42am

Puppies trained to say "I love you" on command.

Chipmnk on Feb 14 '12 at 10:46am

Make it like one of those restaurants where it's entirely pitch black. The bride, groom, and wedding party have night vision goggles so don't worry. Waiters help guide people to eat and everything. At the end of the reception, turn the lights on...and it turns out they were all at home the entire time (!!!).

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