Indoor/Outdoor (210)

Outdoor weddings and receptions are so incredibly popular right now. Who gets married in a church? I've been looking around online trying to find some good pictures of indoor receptions and weddings to get an idea of how I can set things up, but every single picture I find that I like is outside! Don't get me wrong, I love outdoor weddings - in fact, I think I would have loved to have one if our wedding was in May or June - but I want inspiration for an INDOOR wedding...hmph.

Where's the Focus? (225)

I really want to make it known that the focus of this wedding is not on us. It's on Christ. It's so easy to get caught up in all of this bridal stuff. Everyone wants to make sure you know that everything is about you and what you want. I really want to stress that it's not about us - especially in our ceremony. I would like to have some kind of congregational worship song, communion (just for Michael and me) and a short gospel presentation. I'm not sure how to put it all together though. Does anyone have any ideas for an order of ceremony?

Tattoos (264)

I really don't want to step on any toes, but this is a huge pet peeve of mine. I hate tattoos in general. I really do. I don't find them attractive in any way and they only look more disgusting with age. Sorry. All of this to say that I'm so glad that my bridesmaids do not have tattoos. I've heard of so many brides who have to worry about hiding their bridesmaids tattoos or having them show in the wedding and I'm just so relieved that I don't have to deal with that. Cause really, what's more tacky than a pretty, elegant wedding with a tattooed arm, leg or back? Yuck.

Flower Girl (272)

I've decided to have kids in my wedding. :) We're not sure about Quinny yet, he most likely won't come, but this little cutie will be my flower girl! :) Isn't she a doll!? I was a flower girl in her parent's wedding. I remember it pretty clearly and it was so much fun :) I can't wait to see her all dressed up :)

Kuchkovskiy Wedding! (273)

Today, two of my good friends, Nina Stankevich and Vitaliy Kuchkovskiy were married. It was such a beautiful wedding! I have to admit that I was taking notes the entire time. ;) I think that the most helpful thing for me was to see the order of service. I really want to have a worship service and communion, but I wasn't sure where to put it in the ceremony. They also had their reception in the gym at church (I'll be doing that as well for both receptions) so it was nice to see how they decorated it. It was very simple, but very elegant as well. I forgot that I was in a gym which is exactly what I'm going for. What a wonderful wedding! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Kuchkovskiy!