thats a great idea !!!

Umm well 1 Ban your color from the guest dress code. Make your dress color the one and done. SO ONLY you wear it. 2 you can choose either a complimentary color to your gown for your girls or even put them in white! White is neutral will pop your Navy gown more honestly. But those 2 things will aid in making sure you are special on your day. Choose bridesmaids wear that compliment your dress and make your color a color only you can wear. I also would consider even not telling anyone outside the bridal party you opt out of white and make it a surprise so the 1st look of you can wow your guest. the maids come out then you wow in your dress. And then focus on styling you in the bridal fashion you like (veil, birdcage etc) you can get them in your color and honestly if you feel like you it will be bridal. No one can choose what bridal is to you except you. Congrats. and totes loving the Navy color choice :)

I LOVE navy blue ! I like a pale yellow with it for some reason. ...Good for you for not being bogged down by tradition.

Not sure if this is still relevant to you anymore, but I'm going to have a blue top with gold accents and a white skirt with gold accents. At first, I wanted to have an all-blue dress but then I looked at some different outfits and decided the differing top and bottom but congruent accent is the perfect balance for me. I personally am not one to care about expectations of what "should" be bridal, so I didn't get anxiety from that, but if it is something you're still worried about, maybe throw in white accents or jewelry or flowers so people can't claim you wore no white at all

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Wow, I think that would be amazing!

That'll be $40,000 thanks 💰

@@chandlerredhead27 lol yeah reading back over my ideas a year later I'm realizing that I wasn't taking into account price. also, a mauve, woody brown, ivory, with black and gold accents color scheme with LIGHT PINK TABLE CLOTHS?!??!?!?!? absolutely not. but may I introduce you to another idea, with the same kind of vibe because after a year I still want the same general wedding?? Same locations and time of year, and tbh same kind of colors, but this time no pink. Instead, I'd have a small, quaint reception with just my closest family and friends (I don't want people sitting around the sides unless they're old. And I'm a family person. It's also cheaper.) The tables would be round, but only four or five tables with one longer, rectangular table for me and my new husband. Each one covered in a simple ivory lace tablecloth, the kind that I can give to my older relatives. Each table would seat about five people, maybe a few more, all of them sitting on wood chairs. The tables have a simple but ornate look about them, with the centerpiece being a book (probably decorative for $$ sake), a tall white candle on top, the kind that's unscented and you can get at five and below. Next to it would stand a simple, gold (looking) baroque card holder. The card holder will don an elegant card, with a number written in an ornate cursive (my only concern is that it may be difficult to read). A small, travel sized shampoo bottle sized amber vase of various shapes and sizes with unique textures will sit in front of those two, forming a triangle of beauty. Within it's (most likely plastic) chamber, it will hold babies breath, lily of the valley, one blood red rose, and a sensible amount of a deep green foliage. The plates will be a plain white, with delicate silverware placed thoughtfully next to it. (This may seem odd, but) The cups and glasses will be mixed and matched. No two people will have the same cup. I'll go around to placed that have overstock from other places and get unique cups. They will be filled with a thank you note and small gift, and another note telling the recipient that the glass goes with them. (that whole idea stemmed from the fact that I absolutely LOVE unique glassware.) Another, simple, wine glass will sit beside it. The plates and cutlery will give the attendees the perfect idea of the delicacies about to be served. A mass order of chick-fila nuggets and fries with chick-fila's sweet tea on tap. I hoped you liked this *slightly* overzealous description of my reception :D

What has helped me, I have two different boards. One is an inspiration board and one are the picks for the wedding

Sadie Ann I like this idea!

It's so helpful, especially as you are planning so can find ideas for what you are missing and save on the inspiration board while making sure it matches everything else. It also makes it easier just to communicate to everyone helping with set up

Hailee Tracado this is everything!!!

Oh my goodness that's my dream wedding too. lol

I’m glad I’m not alone. I’ve been saying that I want a wedding that a hobbit would want to attend! It helps me to stay grounded and think of what is really important for having a good time!

AMAZING

I know this is directed at Jamie, but honestly if it's something you don't care about, i don't think anyone else will think any less of it. Your centerpiece idea sounds beautiful anyways, so i don't think you have anything to worry on

I was getting quite caught up on how I would decorate the table and I couldn’t remember how it was done at other weddings - I was trying to imagine it all together (as opposed to looking just at the centre piece online). Then I realised I couldn’t remember - and it’s likely no one else will either... 🤣

My sister dad surprised his family at his wedding they all wanted him in a james bond suit and he and my ma wanted white. . .He just chose what he liked and basically surprised them. Maybe that could work? Like take them shopping but you can just choose on your own?

I'm struggling with this right now! Did you get any good ideas?

You probably have already had your wedding day by now, but with those colors you could choose any flowers, literally anything! Upto you to decide if you want to go with btights or muted or even all white & black. What'd you go with?

Me too, I'd love to see pics

When are you getting married?

Such a great tip, and can save so much money!

Jamie Wolfer thanks m’dear, love your videos. They’re helping me loads.

Speaking of which, what about a Tuesday wedding? Haha I love the date and it happens to fall on a Tuesday next year! It’s my anniversary with my boyfriend, and it also happens to be my parents’ AND grandparents’ wedding anniversaries! I want to keep the tradition going 🤗

@@crmb2021 oh, that's cute! I hope many people can come if you decide to take the date

She does a better job of being inclusive in her later videos! I totally feel where you're coming from so i really appreciated when she started including a variety of pronouns and stuff :)