What do we think?

What do we think about these... Sergio Rossi Metallic Leather sandals in pink

Also, I am liking these... completely off track!

And then there is this one...

It has a leaf on it! 

Ok... I have spent too much time on this...

Shoes... help!

I never thought that the most difficult find would be my shoes but of course, it seems like what I want is not made by anyone!  I wish I was a shoe designer then I would not have this problem.  All I am looking for is a low heeled, pink or glitter peep-toe shoe... Is that too much to ask??  I guess this is my OCD rearing its ugly head. 

As of right now, I am in possession of a beautiful pair of peep-toe, glitter sling-back pumps.  If I discover nothing better, these will be my shoes of choice.

The websites of choice when looking for wedding day worthy shoes have been Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, and Nordstrom.  So far I have found 3 pairs that are interesting...

 

This Rosina shoe is by J. Renee and is from Nordstrom.  I love the height and the glitter.  These are similar to the shoes I currently have but I am not sure about the bow...

 

This shoe is a bit different in that it is a platinum color leather with a beautiful broach.  They also sell this Badgley Miscka Lacie is a light pink.

 

This Badgley Miscka Lelah has a few interesting elements and a beautiful color.  This is the highest heel of the three so I am on the fence about it.

I will be keeping an eye out for my perfect pair of shoes... if they are out there :(

If anyone has suggestions, please feel free to comment!  Help!

Excitment...

Since it is now less than 5 months until our special day, it is feeling more real everyday.  The little details are falling into place and the excitement level is rising.  I am finding myself more excited than worried about the minutia that will make the day amazing.  For example, today, after wishing Grandpa Tom a Happy Father's Day, he replied with, "Thank you! Wait I have something for you!"  He showed us the top-secret ring bearer pillow that he made with his own hands!  It is more beautiful than we had imagined!  We cannot wait to see Scotty and Ethan walking down the aisle together holding the pillows which will have our rings laying on top.  The pillows are confidential so you will just have to wait to see them (don't worry, it's only 152 days away...).  

Another thing that I am ecstatic about would be the fact that I have finally chosen what I want engraved on my rings.  T already has his ring engraved with a beautiful Italian phrase that tugs at my heart every time I think about it.  My phrase will begin on my engagement ring and continue on my wedding band.  Each part of the phase is stand alone but when put together (when I wear both rings) the phrase is a perfect fit for us and how I feel with T.  We will be taking my marvelous blings to Gary Michael to be engraved soon during which I will be paranoid about abandoning my beauties for a short time.  

Coming up, the bridesmaids will be choosing their gowns (all different styles but in the same color - plum) and we will be having our engagement shoot with Art Work Photography.  We have chosen to have our shoot at Princeton University (the site of our first date) where there is immaculate Gothic architecture and picturesque scenery.  

This local was a no-brainer and we are excited to see how the shoot goes, how we get along with the photographer and how the pictures come out.  The shoot will be at dusk at the end of July around 6:00 which the photographer told us would be the best lighting (I bow down and release my OCD to the pros).  These photos will be used to create a photo guest book that our guests will sign before entering our reception. 

P.S.: My MOH <3 is coming home soon and I cannot wait!!!  While she is home, there will be dressing picking, fittings, decision making and much needed time together :)

Almost 5 months to go!

Take a look at the magnanimous Cinderella ticker to your right... Wow, how the time flies!  I cannot believe that there are almost 5 months left until I become Mrs. Hunter (Joining the ranks of the beautiful Mrs. Hunters)!  Very surreal.  We have been finalizing things and I have been hearing chatter about little details pertaining to a bridal shower!  My opinion is being asked and the guest list is growing.  I have butterflies just thinking about the real-ness of the situation.  It is setting in more and more everyday and with every new decision.  I just updated our wedding website from TheKnot.com after changing the background template about 8 times (indecisive to the n-th degree).  Feel free to take a gander. 

http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/NicoleMartinez&TomHunter

Since the planning began, I have been excited but extremely nervous, asking myself question after question; Will we make the right decisions about the details? Are we missing anything? What if we forget something?  Thank goodness I have a wonderful, fairly decisive (more than I am) fiance' who forces me to leave my fairytale dreamland and visit reality for a short while in order to make poignant decisions.  He reassures me that everything will turn out wonderfully and I have to expect a few hiccups and just go with the flow.  I am usually a very easy going person so this should feel natural, but we shall see... I might need a bottle of champagne or perhaps a tranquilizer in order to function properly. 

Back to some details... Thanks to Stephanie for sharing an Etsy site (what did I tell ya, Esty's amazing!) that offers birch bark vases that can be personalized.  Check them out! http://www.etsy.com/listing/73907435/birch-bark-vase-for-wedding-centerpieces   

I love these but am not sure where they can be incorporated.  Mom suggests to place one with a bouquet of our colorful flowers by the guest book and seating scroll.  If all else fails and we cannot find a perfect place for it, it will just have to take root on our kitchen table.  It will not go un-bought.  This seller also offers unity candle holders that look similar that may need to be bought also.  I am going Etsy-crazy and I am loving it!

Hair & fascinators!

After watching many episodes of "Say Yes to The Dress" I have been finding myself focusing on the headpieces and accessories that the consultants pick out for the brides-to-be.  When I picked my dress at Kleinfeld's my consultant, Debbie, chose a beautiful rhinestone headband that matched perfectly with the dress.  However, the headband was a whopping $900.00!  Way too much moolah for my liking.  Since then, I have been on a mission to find something similar that will accent my dress and hairstyle nicely.  My hair will be more than likely up in a very romantic loose style with curls and pull backs.  

Etsy.com has been my very best friend for a while and now it is more so than ever.  I searched for "rhinestone applique headband" and there were many results that sparked my interest.  Here are a few that I loved...

I loved this one because it is subtle and simple with a braided look.  There is no excessive bling but just enough to look elegant.  

This headband is very similar to the one above but it is more scalloped than twisted.  It looks to be embellished with the same types of crystals and beads; both of which I love.  It has the same subtle romantic feel just on a smalled scale.  

This headband is a mix between the two choices above.  The appliques are different sizes which is interesting but I have always been in favor of symmetry... 

This last headband could be beautiful (wish I could see it on a bride) because it resembles the second choice but just doubled up.  This reminds me of a Juliet style headband or even Grecian.  

 All of these headbands have the romantic touch which is exactly the feel I want to have for my headpiece.  When I was younger, I always had the typical princess vision wanting a tiara but now I want a more subtle headpiece.  These choices from Etsy seem to mesh well with the theme that T and I are going for... romantic enchanted forest.  I already feel like a princess who has found her prince so the tiara is not needed.