Nate and I had already decided (even before we got engaged) that we would be eloping in Italy. Since our engagement that plan has evolved a bit to include some of our family and closest friends but basically the idea of a very simple, organic ceremony on top of a cliff on the Amalfi coast remains the same. We won't be having a reception, probably just grabbing dinner afterwards. (Who needs wedding cake when there's gelato?!) and then touring Europe for a few weeks as a honeymoon. Nothing has been set in stone as of yet but Nate and I had tossed around a few ideas (including the color purple and tattooed wedding bands) and I had been stashing away pictures and websites of things that we just loved. Today I thought that I'd put them all together and see what develops and I'm happy to say that I really like what came out of it. Not very traditional, but still classic. I've officially dubbed it "the new classic". Yup, I just made up an entire design genre. So what? ;)
Wedding things I'm obsessed with right now:
. The thought of eating gelato for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an entire week
. Short wedding dresses
. Plum, lilac, and various other shades of purple
. Antique pocket watches made into necklaces
. Feathers: in hair, in bouquets, on dresses, etc.
. Anemone boquets (Do these remind anyone else of Alice in Wonderland?)
. Christian Louboutins
. Finding the perfect design for a wedding band tattoo
. Classic men's suits in shades of gray
. The thought of seeing Nate's face when he first sees Italy
Image sources: Chanel Polish | Capri | Gelato | Ring Tattoo | Priscilla of Boston Dress | Very Prive Loubous | Private Beach (my image) | Sangria | Black Titanium Band | Hair Piece | Necklace | Suit | Very Galaxy Loubous
Um... those mirrored heels are the most fabulous shoes I've ever seen! And I love the band. Did Nate pick that out? Is that the one he wants? You guys have great taste!
Thanks Amy!
I have no idea even where to buy them. They are probably an old design that I'll never be able to find but I just LOVE them!
And yes, that's the band Nate wants. I think it's really cool. I've never seen one like it!
So beautiful! I've been away from the interweb for a bit, so I missed the engagement. Huge congratulations to you both! I'm so excited to see your pictures!!
Sounds like you need an experienced destination wedding photographer :P
Seriously though, I'm so psyched for you guys :) Marriage is the best part of my life - and it seems you guys already have that type of connection, so it's just going to get better.
Bobby
Wow! So gorgeous! Makes me want to get married all over again. I had a lighter plum for my wedding and it was my most favorite thing ever. Even though it was AGES ago! Love all of your ideas and dreams.
Ok, love it, love it, love it!! Let me know if you happen to need an extra person in Italy just in case. I'll totally be back up! ;)
Pretty sure you and I have really similar taste. The Amalfi coast is my favorite part of Italy and purple has always been my fave color. I just had a bride that had a feathery dress, feather hairpiece and feathers in her bouquet. I was in love :)
Your wedding will be beautiful! I'm really happy for you!
It all looks divine! I'd love to go to Italy one day, its so close to me but there are so many European countries to visit, where to start?!
love the inspirations :)
but....here's a random comment....
TNT has "new classics" HAHAH
it was the first thing I thought about when you said that :)
oh! and I might be in that picture!
@Kat No way! Well, they have them for movies. I'm bringing it into the wedding realms. ;)
And yes, I think you are in that picture. Do you remember eating tuna and tomatoes on those super hot rocks on the beach that day?
Love your inspiration board!
Its VERY similar to ours - instead of platinum - we are using champagne. LOOOOOOVE PLUM.. its so beautiful :)
Oh, BTW, my vote is for 10/10/10 (Sun). In case you were taking suggestions because I think dates like that are AMAZING!
Emily Nicholson (soon to be Glennon) ;)
OH. MY. GOD. Those silver shoes are the Louboutins that I was talking about in my first blog post. Except I was talking about the pink ones! :)
All of these images are so exciting!!!! I can't wait.
ooh la la... I love it! I can't wait to see how it all unfolds for you guys. I constantly want to plan another wedding. I told Brad after 10 years wedding number two is so on! ;) haha. HOORAY FOR GETTING MARRIED! Seriously its the best! :)
Emily,
We've actually talked about that day, but we're afraid it may be popular for brides so we may pick another. ;)
And yay for PLUM!
Matilda,
I think you may be my shoe soulmate ;)
Love the way you think - "who needs cake when you can have gelato?"- and love your color scheme!
This made me smile :) Everything is fabulous!
The New Classic! I love it! Your wedding is going to be fabulous!!!
That is great! Hopefully it will go well and you can do it again for 2011 brides, hoping to be engaged this summer and married in 2011! :)
Congrats on your engagement btw... I read your blog daily and think you both do an amazing job!
If I could have another wedding, purple would definitely be a color included, and we would absolutely travel to Italy and make it a small affair.
I'll live vicariously through you! haha :)
wow. LOVE THIS. i second going in october! it's by far, the cheapest (and best) time to travel in italy! tony and i got married in florence last october, and the weather was PERFECT. it was like 70+ and sunny the whole time.
i'd also suggest checking out www.italy-villas-rentals.com. we found a kick ass villa that slept everyone and was way cheaper than a hotel.
short wedding dresses = win
Love your inspiration board! :)
I'm so excited for you 2!!