If any of you have started planning your wedding, you might know that nothing is scarier than a 30 page checklist of all the tasks you need to complete before being deemed "properly prepared" for your wedding. Yes, weddings are a lot of work. And yes, there really IS a lot of planning involved. However, it is important to remember that you are marrying your fiance, not your list. Lists can be incredibly helpful in planning, but are not the end all be all of wedding planning. That being said, here is OUR list. Here are the areas of your wedding where you can really get creative, cut costs, and take advantage of DIY methods or use indie wedding crafters! Take a look at what we will be brining you in the months to come:
- Wedding clothes, or "attire". The dress, the shoes, the veil... most people think that you can only buy a wedding dress at a fancy boutique. Wrong! There are tons of resources for finding an alternative to a boutique-bought wedding dress. Cotton dresses, vintage dresses, handmade dresses, and other independent dressmakers would LOVE to make your look personal to you on your wedding day. Pictured above is a bolero by indie etsy seller TianaCHE, available from Tiana's Etsy Store. - Jewelery. This is the easiest place to get creative with your wedding. So many online jewelers specialize in wedding jewelery. Craft fairs, design fairs and online venues like etsy.com are always available!
- Stationery. Stay tuned for some amazing choices in independent leterpress shops, etsy sellers, and other crafty, cost effective and GREEN ways to invite your guests, display menus, print programs, etc. Pictured above is one of my hand stamped invitations printed on FSC certified eco-friendly paper, available from Meantime Designs.- Gifts. You do NOT need to give your bridesmaids bath crystals (Ok, so I did, but it was in conjunction with handmade earrings). Have fun with gift giving with some tips and new ideas!
- Photography. Make your wedding look like a million bucks by hiring a good photographer with a creative eye. We will be doing some local features where we highlight photographers from different areas and their unique and creative styles. All photographers we feature will be self employed, creative artists with a unique point of view.
- Music. Think fresh when it comes to song choice. I had no idea when I was planning my wedding that I did not have to use "here comes the bride" as I walked down the aisle. I am so glad I realized ahead of time that it was not necessary! Some people feel a connection to the song and if you do, by all means use it. But if not, find something that means more to you. We will be providing a list of alternative song choices along with where to find instrumental versions of your faves.
- Etc. Did I forget anything? Is there anything that you would like to see? Are you a vendor who thinks your wedding product would fit in here? Are you married and think that your photographer or florist was so amazing she should be mentioned? If so, let me know! We are always looking for new features!
Well, that's all for today. We can't wait to really get this blog moving! Till next time..
TheIndieWedding
