I love this blog!

When I started this wedding extension of my blog, my purpose was to keep my friends, family and readers abreast with our plans. I also wanted to provide inspiration that I found as I went through the planning process. I guess I've been doing those things, but not nearly as well as I wish I had time for.

Enter Love & Lobster.



I just found this blog yesterday, but they do EXACTLY what I want to do, but so so much better.

There are thousands of wedding blogs out there, Love & Lobster probably isn't the best at showcasing real weddings, but they have those. They may not be the best at inspiration boards, but they have those too. But, they are amazing at answering the questions on bride (and grooms) minds.

Like:
Pets in your wedding
Wedding Flowers on a Budget
What to do if it rains on your wedding day

While they focus on weddings in Maine, any bride can find value in browsing this blog. I'm definitely inspired!

What to do?

I've always had an eye out for a fabulous, slinky, old-Hollywood, bias cut dress. Like this one, a glamorous Jean Harlow wears.


I came across this gorgeous, vintage number at one of my new favorite stores, American Rag, while on our shopping trip in LA. The dress I dreamed of would have been grey or a soft, elegant color, however the one I actually bought is a cream color. I LOVE it and I figured, "hey, I'm a bride-to-be, I can wear it for something." It's very bridal, so I can't wear it to anyone else's wedding. It could potentially be a dress I change into for my reception, but I just don't think it fits my venue or my wedding and I really want to wear my real dress as long as possible.



Sadly we're not the kind of people that get invited to a lot of balls or galas, so what's a gal to do with a beautiful, white full-length gown? Any suggestions.