The BF and I are getting hitched and moving to the Sunshine State! Crazy, right? We’re still trying to take it all in. The BF FIANCEE got a new job in Florida and we will be moving in 2012. It’s exciting/nerve racking/stressful, but every time I catch a sparkle from my left ring finger… I get giddy all over again. We’ve been twice to check out the place… I even held an alligator.
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Here’s the real deal!
Let’s move onto the big question I’ve been hearing a lot lately:
WHEN IS THE CRAFTY, DIY, WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA going to happen?!
I hope no one is disappointed, but I’ve never dreamed of a big fancy white wedding. It’s true. The idea sounds nice in theory. Y’all know how much I love a pretty invite, DIY bunting or the idea of a “Sew in love” wedding shower, my sister even mentioned a “Teas and Trees” theme! But, when I think about reality (I’m a logical, thrifty human by nature…I can’t help it!) I think about my full time job, principal internship, grad school (I finally graduate in December!), C.R.A.F.T., moving, selling the house… a wedding kind of freaks me out. Not to mention the idea of walking down an aisle with everyone staring at you, that makes me nervous too.
Don’t get me wrong, I really like attending other peoples weddings or even helping other brides plan and search out cuteness. But, for me, I just want to be happily, peacefully, married. Sweet and simple. (I would like a cute picture or 2!) Anyone know of a good, fun, creative photographer in South Florida? (I think that is where the official knot tying will happen…?)
5 Wedding Alternatives
1. Hometown celebration
- PROS: cuteness galore, Annie in charge with lots of help from my mom (both very crafty), lots of blog material
- CONS: expensive, no rain plan, the invite list could easily get out of hand being in my hometown.
2. Pretty courthouse
- PROS: Small, sounds simple enough
- CONS: We are moving to Florida
3. A few small celebrations
A few small celebration in different states. Officially get married in a pretty courthouse all by ourselves in Florida after we move… then celebrate in the hometown with family, Austin with friends, NYC with my girls, and maybe, just maybe a little dinner in Florida with our 4 friends there. (This one might be winning right now!)
- PROS: No planning, easy!
- CONS: This sounds stress free, right?!
4. Elope
Elope and go somewhere fun, just the 2 of us. Find a justice of peace to marry us in a pretty field with flowers, a big tree, and a cupcake or 2. Somewhere in California, Oregon, Nashville, Vermont… ohh maybe the Sequoia National Forrest?
- PROS: Easyiest option by far
- CONS: No celebration with friends and family
5. Free chapel in Austin
Get married at the free chapel in Austin, Chapel Dulcinea. It’s pretty and conveniently located for most of our friends. Have lunch at the Salt Lick!
- PROS: Free chapel and use of pavilion, relatively inexpensive, sweet, simple and Austin-y
- CONS: Chapel gets booked quick, would have to be done before we move (which we are unsure of the date at the moment)
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| Photo Credits: Peacock Photography |
Anyway it happens the end result = together forever… which makes me happy! At the moment, we aren’t too concerned with the process.
What was your wedding like? What you do it differently today? Are a wedding person? Are you not a wedding person? What do you think of my 5 options? I’d love to hear…
- Part 1– Engagement part and the 1st dress
- Part 2– Final wedding dress and another bachelorette party
- Part 3– Invites, decor, and food
- Part 4– Bands and ceremony
- DIY thank you cards
- How to change your last name
- Simple wedding scrapbook
Congrats!!! I think you should do #5 if there's time. That chapel is darling, simple and your closest friends could be there to celebrate with you!! If timing doesn't work, then I like combining #'s 2 & 4: Elope somewhere romantic/fun for the two of you and then come back and celebrate at your convenience with friends and family. Like you said, no matter what the end result is you're together! So happy for you my friend! Good luck with all your plans!! 🙂 xo, Reannah
Congratulations Jamie!!!! My daughter just got engaged too and will be married this April! It must be the year for beautiful brides!
Best wishes with everything!
Susan @ homeroad
Congrats!!! I didn't know you where in Austin, I grew up there and am now in SA!
Congrats!! Your ring is gorgeous! Where in South Florida are you moving to? I live in the panhandle. We just moved back here from Texas as well 🙂
I'm getting married next Friday! We are getting married at the local courthouse with immediate family in attendance (my parents will be our witnesses), and then afterwards we will relax back at our house until it's time to go to a restaurant for dinner. Everyone is paying for their own meals, and then I'm putting on cake and dessert back at our house. For some strange reason I thought it would be a good idea to make our wedding cake lol.
Jamie,
Yay! I am so happy for you guys! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxo
Allison @ House of Hepworths
The button down shirt is from Old Navy clearance rack years ago! Ranza, I like that idea 🙂
Congratulations! So exciting! I totally relate about walking down the aisle with everyone watching; so couldn't do it! When my day comes I want a very simple ceremony under a tree with our very closest friends hanging out around us then a very DIY party on the beach 🙂
I also MUST know where you got that fabulously adorable yellow flower button down shirt you are wearing in the 'gator shot.