[vandy_violet]

I don't even have a husband prospect, but if you like planning a hypothetical wedding, TheKnot.com is so fun! I want to get married in October on an off day like maybe a Sunday, Thursday, or Friday.

Things to Spend On:

The entertainment-live jazz band with vocalist; it's very imp't. to have good entertainment

Honeymoon-I'd like to go to Spain, and they have several feast days/festivals in October, I believe

Things to go Moderate On:

The dress-a very pretty, simple sheath with nice fabric, but I'd try to buy from a sample sale like my mom; I just wouldn't feel comfortable in something cheap-I'd even buy any nicely made white gown over a dress with cheap fabric

The reception site-I want something classy that fits with the jazz theme, but decoration make a huge difference, as can using a state building, which should be cheaper

The invitations-Ideally I'd have these gorgeous Crane's ones w/ toile envelope lining...but I'll just pick simple nice thick ivory stock cards w/ a classy font and thermoengraving, and so they'll look simple and elegant

Photography/Video-If I'm dying for a super-complicated video, I'll apply for A Wedding Story; I would get a quality photgrapher for the imp't. parts-ceremony, bride's room beforehand, dances, cake cutting, but since my sister's fav hobby is photography, ask her to take some as well

Things to be conservative on:

The flowers-I want strategically placed nice flowers w/ TONS of votives and the reception centerpieces will have framed calligraphy/old book pages of love poems w/ candles and a sprinkling of flower petals

The cake-I read you can get a really pretty smaller cake for show and then a sheet cake in the same flavor for the guests, so what's the point of making a bigger one you'll cut up?

The ceremony music-My brother plays violin, and he better continue through college b/c I'd like him to play in a small ensemble

The food-I'd like to have good food, but it's not necessary to have four courses with lobster and caviar; I think I'd do what my mom did and go with a nice buffet, or cocktails and a light dinner; I'd have perhaps enough champagne for each guest to have a glass, and maybe a beer, wine, and a few liquors, but w/ a limit for the amt.-I don't think you need to be drunk at the reception