The Venue..Yes, We are having a Barn Wedding

1) Rustic...check

2) Not too rustic...check

3) White lights strung up all over...check

4) In an area where all of the out-of-towners (this would be everyone) can find something to do...check

{Photo courtesy of Cameron Ingalls}

Looks like we have ourselves a venue.

Behold the Dana Powers Barn

The Oh So Fabulous DIY Photo Booth

I want, need, absolutely gotta Have! 

In all of my visits to wedding blogs, I keep seeing 

these pop up everywhere and I think it would be such a perfect fit for our "rustic, chic" wedding on a budget.  We are a bit of a kooky couple, as are most of our friends so I think this would make for some very entertaining pictures. 

{image c/o Eco Indie Wedding}

Faux mustache on a stick anyone?

Check out the Etsy shop Somethings Hiding Here for faux mustaches galore

The Dress

Hopefully the fiance won't be reading this blog anytime soon because where would my shoe post 

be without showing you the pretty, pretty dress. 

The lovely ladies over at The White Dress in Corona Del Mar were so fabulous.  It made for a really enjoyable experience considering I had to get down to my skivvies in front of a complete stranger, parade around in a million dresses and drop some serious cash on a dress that I will only wear once.  That is enough to make any girl sweat.  

I have dragged my poor mom to several bridal boutiques over the last few months and this was by far the best experience.  They have a really great selection and to top it off, they pour a little Champie to celebrate the wondrous occasion. Shopping and drinking...I really don't think it gets any better

 You should pop on over to Once Wed.  They recently featured a back yard wedding where the bride completely rocked this dress. Attention Bridesmaids... prepare to jump

           

   { images c/o Kelli Cohee via Once Wed }