Maki Maki Mini

I am all about the itty bitty vintage mini as wedding dress. If this dress weren't so mini I would rock it any day. Love the giant hat too.

Spirit Board

I am completely obsessed with the beautiful boards over at Zinke Design. I also seem to be putting feathers into everything I make now so the Frontier Spirit board really called to me.

and here is the board I made today after I saw this -

The Checklist

I don't know why it took me so long to figure it out but I am now an official super supporter of "the list." No, this is not Martha's list or The Knot's list. This is our own personal timeline of all the things we think need to go in o making a day/weekend that is right for us (and none of the other crapola that is not right for us). Granted I work in production and am a TOTAL geek so I love to rock out with an Excel spreadsheet once and awhile. But, seriously, these nights disappeared after I figured out that I didn't need to be worrying about more than half of this sh*t for another five to eight months! I spread out everything that needs to be done from now until next July and it all looks so much more realistic and manageable now (we'll talk again next March and see how I feel).

Right now, we're at the 12-16 month mark (I know, we have a looong ways to go) and that includes:

• Figuring out our budget (and getting up the chutzpah to ask our families what they may or may not want to contribute)
• Researching caterers (since it will be a holiday we may want to think about this earlier rather than later)
• Ask our "wedding warriors" (no bridal party here) if they'll party with us for a weekend

Easy peasy, right? Well, for now. Do you have a list? Where are you at? (Remember this is our list which may differ slightly from your list and that is OK!)

And then of course there is the "just say no" list. Love it.

PS: Apparently I'm not the only one with lists on the brain.

{picture via Honey in Your Tea}

Chin Up Gucci

OK, guys? You are wearing sexy clothes in what obviously looks like some chic, uber-exclusive, getaway resort . Why so glum? Eat a granola bar and smile!

PS: How hot is this Jagger look-alike? I love his suits (above) for the suave groom.

{Gucci Spring/Summer 2009}

Tiny Little Rings

{becky kelso via happy cavalier}

{june designs}

{Be Atomic Beauty}

{Catbird NYC}

I'm in a Tea-stained Mood

I wouldn't mind being wrapped in sweet, sweet goodness like this:

{via coco+kelley}

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A Comment

There are a couple of reasons why I started this blog. First, I wanted a place to organize my thoughts regarding this whole wedding business and to collect the things I found inspirational. I was hoping to keep it (semi) anonymous which is why I didn't just lump everything into Auburn & Ivory.

The other reason is that I was fed up with the big ol' wedding industry and, frankly, the reactions of people in my everyday life who just could not hide their shock and dismay when I talked about what we wanted for our wedding. I was sick and tired of hearing "You must do this" and "You must not do that" and the price tag that went along with following those guidelines. I have a feeling that is why most of you are here. Maybe, just like me, you were searching for a place where you knew people would accept that you are doing something that represents you and your loved one even if it doesn't quite fit into the cookie cutter mold. Maybe you want to pick wildflowers instead of shipping in dozens of red roses. Or have a cake baking party the day before the wedding instead of spending $600+ at a bakery. We shouldn't be made to feel badly just for letting our personalities show through.

Granted most of the comments here, and on other blogs, have been nothing but supportive and wonderful but I have noticed some judgmental feedback creeping in. I'm not saying that people shouldn't be entitled to their opinions but there is a why of voicing your viewpoints without telling someone what they should or should not do. I get enough dirty looks from my co-workers when I try to make them "get me" and I was really hoping that this might be the one place I could avoid that.

I'm not as good with words as Meg so I'll let her explain what I mean.

Thanks for letting me rant (again.)

xoxo.