I am trying to plan my wedding to the T?

Question

I want everything to be perfect. I have picked out several dresses to try on and picked bridemaid dresses and the tuxs... my color is going to be perwinkle and______? I need to know what color will go with these. I need Ideas for decorations and what to have for the main course. Just ideas in everything...This will be my second marriage but first church wedding. Don't want to do the court thing again... Need help too my dad is no longer here with me who should I have escort me down the ille?

Answer 1

I think a color like "Buttercup" or Ivory goes really nice with Periwinkle...it's a nice contrast but have similar hues. As far as decorations, I always liked simple yet elegant. Like have 3 cylinder vases for the centerpiece(all varying sizes) put just a few of your flowers in and fill them with water. They can either be floating or you can find a way to weigh the flower down. You can also do this idea down the isle in the church. I did a "toss bouquet" that broke up into about 6 mini bouquets when I threw it. That way, not just one person caught it. Are you having a sit down dinner or stations? If you're doing a sit down, then the main course should be a choice of either chicken or fish....steak can get expensive. Just a few ideas....there are some great wedding websites out there that give great direction. I personally liked the www.weddingchannel.com one. Good luck!

Answer 2

There is no such thing as a perfect wedding. If you are expecting or planning for perfection, I can GUARANTEE you that you are going to be sorely disappointed. In my opinion, your time would be better utilized sweating over how you and your future husband can better get to know and understand each other.

All pastels go with periwinkle, but it is a beautiful enough color to stand on its own. I don't think you need a second. If you do, consider sage green.

I am sorry about your father. It is not unusual to be walked down the aisle by a mother, brother, uncle or close male family friend.

Try to have two main courses, a beef and a chicken dish. If you are on a tight budget, you might want to consider a pasta based dish and chicken.

Also, some people, especially older adults frown on elaborate second weddings, second-time brides wearing veils and being 'given away' by a family member. However, I have been to two weddings where the second-time bride has worn a veil. Maybe times are changing.

Answer 3

i think silver or lavender will go beautifully with periwinkle..

Decorations..well check out this web site it might show you some ideas of what you want..

http://www.myperfectweddingdecorations.com/

Main course--well if it is an evening wedding where you have to feed the folks dinner go with chicken..its simple but good.

Dad not here anymore--I am sorry bout that- He is here in spirit tho. If you have a male that is close to you that you look up to as a father figure or an uncle or even your preacher. You could even be un traditional and have your mom walk you down the aisle.

I am getting married Feb 15th this year so I know you are getting a bit ancy. I am too. But be calm it will all flow together as it should. Dont sweat the glitches that will probably happen just enjoy the day. It will be perfect no matter what. This will be my second wedding and his too..his first was a court house thing mine was an out door wedding but had a regular minister..This one will also be outdoors. We are only having family. Just have faith.

CONGRATS to you and best of luck.

Answer 4

Planning your wedding to the T means you need a bit of a reality check. Usually a second wedding is a toned down, family and close friends affair - even if done in a church, you wouldn't be wearing a traditional gown and have a passel of bridesmaids, just one witness for each of you. Since you're mature (which I assume since you said you were married before) you don't have anyone "give" you away, that would be nuts. Time to show your independence...
think a bit more about what type of wedding you are planning; sounds like you want to go way overboard.

Answer 5

A deep, chocolate brown looks nice with periwinkle. Maybe add cream, too.

A lot of people have a couple choices for the main dish at the reception - beef or stuffed chicken or salmon or something vegetarian like eggplant parmesan. We had a brunch wedding, so ours included breakfast foods like bacon, sausage and eggs.

You could walk down the aisle yourself, ask your mom, a close aunt or uncle, a brother or sister, a grandparent, a close cousin or great friend, or walk down the aisle with your soon-to-be-hubby! No one has to "give" you away. Good luck!

Answer 6

First stop planning on perfection. There is no such thing. People screw up unintentionally, things happen, you need to go with the flow.
Now that is not to say that you don't plan & try to make things as perfect as possible. Leave very little to chance.

As far as you doing down the aisle. You can have your mother escort you, one of your children, you can walk the first half of the aisle & have your finace meet you at the half-way point & escort you the rest of the way, or you can go the distance by yourself.

Answer 7

When you're planning a wedding you need to expect the unexpected. To think that everything will be perfect is unrealistic. Give it your best effort, but if small things go wrong here and there, do your best to ignore them and focus on the more important reason you are having a wedding in the first place.

Answer 8

I think ivory would be a nice complement to periwinkle. And as far as walking down the aisle without a father...walk alone. That's a personal statement saying nobody can take the place of your father.

That's what I did, and saved an empty spot in the front pew in memory.

Answer 9

Periwinkle and silver look very elegant...makes decorating easy too since so many products come in silver...glitters beautifully on tables with candles....maybe your Mom can walk you down the isle, or a brother or uncle if you are close to them....any grandpas living?

Answer 10

HELLO SISTA! I am an all planning bride as well. Periwinkle and baby blue, black, white all go good together. Try www.exclusively weddings.com.....this site is AWESOME!! Also try annswedding.com, and www.rexcraft.com for all wedding supplies. You could have your mom, grandfather, brother, or a close male friend walk you down. Congrats!!!