I never wanted to be that bride that forced her friends to wear awful bridemaids dresses. I wanted to find them dresses that were comfortable, feminine, and that they could really wear again. Really. Not just if they were invited to a semi-formal event. And I did it!
I found them on a etsy search. They are from a seller, isadora, who makes this awesome Chameleon dress. Made from a soft knit fabric and in almost any color you want.
Alix has a turquoise dress to wear, and my other bridesmaids (Elyse and Lauren, who I need to introduce to you), will have fuchsia dresses. Such awesome, bright colors. Totally me. Pictures will be posted once I get the dresses!
So, this might be the beginning of a theme, or more likely, an obsession during my wedding planning. How can I not be obsessed with wedding dances as a dancer? I just wish Bobby had a little more natural talent in this area. (Don't tell him that I said that, ok?)
Bobby really does try, because he knows how much I enjoy dancing. But, there's only so much you can do unless you have the natural ability to move...
Bobby has agreed to take ballroom dancing lessons, in my hopes, that we can learn to dance together. My intentions were never to have a choreographed first dance, but maybe it would be fun as a last dance? Here's my inspiration:
I just love this movie (and song)!
I can't embed it, but here's the link to the movie clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpmILPAcRQo
A few weeks ago, during a visit to my wondeful Momma's house, she asked me to go through the some boxes filled with items from my childhood. I found some interesting items - unfinished baby books, drawings from my toddler days, old letter from pen pals, and some "books" I wrote in elementary school. (More on this later... they're too funny to not post about).
One very special item I found was enclosed in a note from my aunt. The note reads:
"Dear Brittany,
Enclosed is a lace handkerchief for Mommy to tuck into the sleeve of your gown at your Christening. It was made by your great grandmother (or her sisters). Then Mommy can put it away and save it for the day you get married - your 'something old'.
God bless you, Brittany!
We love you!
Aunt Pam"
And, here's a picture!
Now, I just need to find a something new (does the dress count?), a something borrowed, and a something blue (Gator Garter?).
At this point, in the beginning of my planning process, without anything set in stone, I have so many ideas and I'm finding it hard to sort through them all. But, I'm hoping if I start including my ideas here, that I can figure out which ones I really like. So there's something to look forward to - an insight into my creative side.
For now, let's talk about One Love. The only first dance song suggestion Bobby was actually passionate about.
Music is such a big part of me. I've danced for years, always have the radio on in the car, and entered a field of work on the idea that no one should be without sound. So, I had many ideas for our first dance, from all genres. Here's some:
Watch the Wind Blow By, Tim McGraw
Lucky, Jason Mraz & Colbie Calliat
I've Had the Time of My Life, from Dirty Dancing
(I feel bad not knowing the artist...)
Better Together, Jack Johnson
Bobby patiently listening to each song when I suggested it, but wasn't really happy with any of them. Most of "our" songs dealt with being apart, since he lived and worked in Jacksonville, and I was in Gainesville for the first year of our relationship. We both love those songs, and they're Bobby's preference in music, but none were fitting for a first dance.
But, when I suggested (more to see what Bobby would say), the Bob Marley song, One Love, Bobby loved the idea! So, our first dance song was chosen. To make it even more non-traditional, my preference for the song version is one by Playing for Change. You can read all about their mission for peace on their website and buy the CD/DVD. We first heard about this group at a Jimmy Buffett concert - he and his band are one of the contributors on a few songs. Here's the music video for One Love (for your viewing pleasure):
