30 June, 2010

some of the ceremony


i got my laptop back last night! phewww! those few days without it were tough. i really love this little guy.

anyway, wedding details! the wedding! it's going to be on sunday, 9 january, 2011. 6 months away!

i'll start by sharing just a few details for our ceremony.

we found a little park yesterday in beverly hills for the ceremony. we're going to do it ninja style - sneak in, stake out, set up, get married, and get out. we're going for simplicity with the ceremony in order to save money. we want it feel really intimate, casual, & communal.

we are getting married under a huge, gorgeous, weepy tree. it's perfect. it's going to be like a picnic, basically. instead of chairs, i'm going to collect quilts in different colors & patterns and spread them out on each side of the aisle (the "aisle" will be defined by flower petals - no runner).


i'll have pillows scattered on the blankets, and each blanket will have a picnic basket with some snacks in it. i'm thinking bread, cheese, fruit, sparkling water - just a little something to tide everyone over 'til the reception. i don't want anyone to go hungry at my wedding!


i will also be collecting crates to scatter throughout the seating for older guests who don't want to sit on the ground.


we aren't going to be able to have any amps or speakers, so i'm seeing about getting a friend to play an instrument for the processional & recessional. (i've got my fingers crossed for a friend who is an insanely talented trumpet player. i hope he says yes!)

we took a little video of the park when we found it, so i'll share that once i upload it.

that's it for now! we are already starting to experience so much generosity from some really talented people. i can't wait to share more on that later when i have more time. sometimes people really surprise you. i have a feeling this wedding is going to change my life in more ways than one.


24 comments:

  1. it sounds fabulous! Way to get creative!

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  2. I love the idea of them sitting on quilts with snacks. I can envision how beautiful it will be!

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

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  3. my goodness you're creative! what a great idea... you have to plan my wedding! wait, i need get engaged first :)

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  4. Oh this will be so sweet and beautiful! I just want to suggest that you at least find out what it takes to get the necessary permit for your wedding, it might be simpler and cheaper (read:free) than you imagine! Maybe you've already looked, but if not, just a suggestion. I've worked with permitting offices before, and I just want to make sure you're covered :)
    Sounds like a beautiful wedding.

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  5. That is such a creative idea! Way to think outside the box! I actually love events where the budget is small because it ends up being super unique. Can't wait to see more.

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  6. That's awesome! I've never been to a ninja-style wedding before, but now I'm hoping somebody I know does it.

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  7. That is such a creative and intimate wedding! I'm so proud of you for making this wedding exactly what you want it to be despite your setbacks. I can't wait and I wish I could be there! xo

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  8. I love your ideas! Can't wait to see photos of your big day.

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  9. so exciting to hear it starting to come together!

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  10. OMG that's Exactly what we're doing for our wedding this september!

    here are our plans: http://fillyourwell.blogspot.com/2010/06/event.html

    i'm so excited for you. i love seeing people make weddings their own.

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  11. You had me at "ninja-style." This wedding sounds amazing. I might just go all ninja on you and crash.

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  12. it was so good to see you guys at patchwork! your wedding already sounds amazing - you dont need money to have an amazing day! congrats to both of you!
    Carlee

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  13. that sounds amazing
    you should find a photographer who will do it for free
    or maybe in exchange for some press on this blog

    I am so happy to have stumbled across your lovely blog here

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  14. I love the idea of people being able to sprawl on the soft grass. Sounds so relaxed!

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  15. i love the quilts idea! my great, great grandma and great grandma both made beautiful quilts that were passed down to my mother. i always knew if and when i ever got married, they would somehow be incorporated. great minds think alike :)

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  16. oh I love this idea!! it sounds perfect :) x

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  17. Sounds like it will be a lovely ceremony. Can't wait until January to see pics of the real thing. It sounds like it will be a really wonderful event.

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  18. This is so fantastic! I can't wait to see more details, it's going to be really beautiful!

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  19. You're so creative! I love the idea of using quilts. I can't wait to see photos from your brilliant (budgeted) wedding.

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  20. You're getting married on my birthday! :)

    I just love how simple your plans seem - I'm continually shocked at the obscene amount of money that people spend on weddings! Something smaller and more intimate, like this sounds, is so much nicer.

    Good luck with the rest of the planning!

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  21. Sounds divine!and oh so romantic!

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  22. I really really really just love all your ideas here :)

    I probably keep saying it every time I post, but seriously, so happy for you

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  23. That is seriously the cutest and most interesting idea for a wedding I've ever heard of. I love it! Picnics are lovely, so to incorporate that into your ceremony is so...whimsical. I'm so happy for you both!

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  24. Soo cute!

    My hubby and I did our reception at East Mission Bay Park- under a picnic pavillion there by the Hilton... It was fun! We had cake and drinks for the reception- b/c we were planning a potluck wedding reception a week later at a friend's house and one the next day in L.A. at my parents (dad and step mom's)..
    I love doing things like this.. Very nice!

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