Wishful thinking

Well, the realistic part of me says I wasted a Saturday afternoon, but the stupidly optimistic part of me disagrees.  What was I doing yesterday? I spent much of the afternoon planning wedding colors and themes.  I've known I want to use a dark purple and a dark teal -- in fact I have a shirt and sweater that I was using as a color guide -- but I wanted to see if they were workable for a wedding theme.  I have been playing with the idea of a "peacock" theme based on the colors, but I want it really understated... with minimal feathers... so, "peacock" without being too peacock.   :)

They say when designing anything, you should make an "inspiration board" with pictures of things that you like and, well, are inspired by.  That was what I was doing yesterday.  The bonus point is that I also helped narrow down the style I like:  Grace Kelly, Understated Chic.  I REALLY like simple, clean lines that are rich and luxurious.  I'm not opulent, garish, or over-stated.  I like minimalist decorations that evoke high quality and taste.  I've seen too many wedding TV shows where the bride/ designer think, "If one centerpiece / flower arrangement / feather / yard of lace / jewelry / knick-knack is good, then 4,000 must be great!"  Some table settings I've seen just make me want to gag!  (Same goes for engagement rings!  There are some U. G. L. Y. rings out there in the world!)

So here's my inspiration board.  I really like that L'Instant Taittinger poster!!!  I didn't even realize the dress I want is basically a white version of it.

And for those of you asking, no, I am not engaged yet.  John and I have been together coming up on five years this fall, but he is a planner / saver who won't settle for less than "what I deserve," but is reluctant to go into debt when the economy is so bad right now.  Which of course puts me in the position of having to show him that I don't want a $50,000 affair.  My thinking is that if I can plan it all out and show him that we won't bankrupt ourselves, he will be more amenable to the idea of a wedding.... or I may kidnap him one day and take him to the courthouse and just make it legal with no frills attached!  Haha.