Because I can't help myself

I'm still looking at bridesmaids dresses, even though I told all the ladies they could order what ever they want. (Just trying to be helpful:) Here's a couple that I found that I think would be awesome.

First, from Target, how cute is this one shoulder number? And it's $39.99!


This Mori Lee dress is available locally at the Wedding Shoppe on Grand and comes in a great plum color. It's pretty resonable at $116.


This pretty silk J.Crew dress may be $165 retail, but right now it's $24.99 on Ebay


The fun has already started, because I think one bridesmaid already ordered this lovely frock in a nice plum from Eden Bridals.


And, my Mom told me she found a great dress over Mother's Day weekend at Macy's visiting my brother in Fargo. But, before that, I thought this pretty satin shirt dress from Nordstrom was fun and not too matronly.


Maybe, I'll get one of these for myself to wear to the rehearsal dinner:)

Ties that don't suck

Anthony's going to wear a tuxedo for the wedding. But, I want him to have fun with what he wears and not just be a generic tux. So, this was the first draft with Men's Wearhouse's fun Build-a-Tux.

Pretty boring and regular. Purple tie & vest.

I'd also be interested in a navy suit or even tan.


I'd rather do a real tie and no vest (is it no longer a tux without a vest?). Especially if it's an awesome handmade tie from Etsy. Anthony likes these and I'm thinking the other groomsmen would think they are pretty cool too, so we could give them as gifts.


And how 'bout some awesome socks?


And maybe a little note inside his jacket.


***Update***
Wouldn't a boutonniere made of guitar picks be rockin'? From Fritts Rosenow Bespoke Boutonnieres

Dresses that didn't make the cut

I ordered my super-duper wedding dress over Easter vacation and am now waiting for it to be made. While I wait here are a few dresses that I tried on in my two dress shopping adventures.

First in Bemidji with the Up North Bridesmaids, Amber & Angi and Mom:








Then, a week later in Woodbury with the Metro Bridesmaids, Melissa & Jessica and Auntie Lisa and Andrea the baker.










So hard to choose:)