Bridal Blog Party Day 3

Today's the last day of Meghan's blog party!

I clearly remember the day I wrote the letter to my future guy stating I had just had the unfortunate task of smashing a scary bug, & if only he'd been there he could have saved me & done the vanquishing himself.  That wasn't the first time I'd written to him... nope, there was a neat stack of letters - some sealed & I couldn't even remember what I'd wrote (I hope it wasn't too silly now).  
Yes, I've been known to stop by Hallmark near Valentine's Day {or sometimes when I just feel lonely} & meticulously pick out a card for him.  The cashiers must have thought I had some special mate, as I'd scour the little card pockets for well over the standard 3-10 minutes, & the way they'd ask for what seemed like the umpteenth time, "Do you need any help now?"  "No ma'am, I'm just picking out a card for my husband.  What type of man is he, you ask?  Oh, that might help with card selection, you say?  Uh, well, hmmm... I don't really know.  You see, ma'am, I haven't met him yet."  Awkward silence.  Crickets chirp {well, if they had crickets at Hallmark}.  Forced politeness - "No, ma'am, I'm not a mail order bride!"  Okay, so that conversation didn't really go down, but sometimes as the single girl, feeling so solo, you feel like the odd one out.  

Here's one of my carefully =) chosen cards that I plan to give my future husband on or near our wedding day.  It's blank & waiting for the day when I've got an engagement ring on my finger!

Here's my purity ring that reads, "I will remain faithful & true."  This promise is good for our Christian walk, single, & married life!  I've known some couples to exchange purity rings at their weddings.  I think it would be a beautiful token/symbol to give my husband my purity ring on our wedding night. 

A snippet from a letter to my {future} husband:

Dear ________________, {I always leave this blank so I can fill it in with his name later.  I wonder what his name is?  Do you ever wonder what name you will be saying over & over for as many years as God grants - & what your new last name will be?  Sorry, I just went on a ramble!}

I have been praying for you before we ever met.  Loving you, not knowing who you were, but knowing that I loved you still.  Missing you, when I didn't even know your name or the shade of your eyes.  Longing to hear your voice say my name & pray over us, knowing God brought us together & that my name sounds perfect on your lips.  Seeking & serving our first love, God, together...  I can't wait for the day when I am yours & you are mine.

Dreaming,

-Bess-

Bridal Blog Party Day 2

Day 2 Tag:

1. What does your ideal bridesmaids dress look like?
Oh, I'm already feeling like I've just not thought about it enough to answer these questions! =) I'm not planning on having very many bridesmaids, first off.  Here's one dress style I like...

2. Do you have a preference for the menswear of the wedding?

Not especially.  I'd just tie in my color scheme with his tie or pocket handkerchief, etc.

3. Outdoor, indoor, formal, evening, afternoon? The options are endless for your reception.  What do you picture?
I'm not certain as to outdoors or in, but I'd love a late afternoon wedding with the reception to follow.  

4. What sort of food/meal will you serve at your reception?
I'm not going to swing for a whole meal... just a beautiful cake, other dessert-y things, possibly fruit, & then punch {my mom has the best recipe for this}.  

5. Any must-have songs at your reception that mean a lot to you?
Um, again I'm not certain.  It depends upon the songs that are important to us as a couple. 

6. Wedding flowers--name them, & why you love them! 

Anemones, ranunculuses, dahlias, lilies, roses, peonies... I love em cause they're beautiful!  One thing I will do is have a locket with my father's picture in it around my bouquet.  My father is in heaven & will not be there to walk me down the aisle... this way I can keep his memory close as I walk solo down to my groom.  

Dreaming,

-Bess-

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Bridal Blog Party Day 1

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Day 1 Tag:

1. What season do you picture your wedding day in?  

Oh, I'm really not at all picky in that regard!  I do want a rather short engagement, however, which would be the real deciding factor.  I'm thinking just a few months - three sounds about perfect to me.  I can get things planned quick! 

2. Are you picturing a traditional church & reception hall, outdoor, or a ritzy hotel venue?

Um, well, again I'm not certain about this one either.  It depends upon what my fiance` would prefer, as well.  Probably a church wedding, but I'm not opposed to other options, personally.  Outdoors is God's great handiwork, too, right?    

3. Pick three words to describe your wedding style.

Unique, Personal, Detail-Oriented

4. Music & dancing? Classical, country, swing, English period?  

Actually, I love to dance when I'm certain not a soul is around, but yeah, other than that, nope.  So, I'd rather save the moola I'd spend on a band, DJ, & all that.  

5. Your wedding colors!

Oh, these are tough decisions here!  I'm honestly so thrifty that it would probably depend on what I can find {that I like} on the cheap & then I'd go from there.  

6. What type of gown do you envision yourself wearing?

The gown I think will be the trickiest choice.  I know what I want, but what I want may or may not be in my price range.  I like lace, sweet little details like beading & satin covered buttons...  Here's a sample of gowns I admire...

&, of course, this...

Dreaming,

-Bess-

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Love,

-Bess-