Flowers and Food: Wedding Plans

We've been talking about flowers for a few months.  I want varying shades of purple and blue, with some cream colored flowers. I'm not really picky about the type, but Chuck mentioned that he likes orchids, and I agreed they are really beautiful. I want him to have a say in things because it is his day, too.

Way back before we were actually planning, I thought I wanted peonies for my bouquet. I changed my mind once I saw some pictures of bridal bouquets. Peonies are really large, and I don't want anything to look out of proportion with me, because I'm petite. I do want my bouquet to have some drama, and I want it to be unique.

I believe we are going to use orchids in the bouquet, for the groomsmen, bridesmaids and on our cake as well. I also want lilacs in my bouquet because they were one of my Mom's favorite flowers.
She used to talk about them a lot, and we finally planted a lilac bush in the front yard about a year before she died. She never got to see it bloom. It finally had one little bloom on it just before Sean and I moved out.

I haven't decided which cream colored flower I want in the bouquet. I plan to have stems of lilacs, and other smaller purple flowers in small jars and bottles at the reception. I have a few larger, dramatic, vases for centerpieces, and the rest will be small.

Today I booked an appointment with a local caterer to talk about the reception menu. I go on Monday for a tasting and to talk about pricing.

My hunt for the right chairs and tables is ongoing. I got quotes from a rental company today, but I think I will call around to more places to see if there are other options.

Time is flying by, and I feel like we're pretty much on track, but I don't want to get behind. So far, not stressed or ready to elope. Although Chuck made a joke last night that it's not too late to go to Las Vegas.

As we get closer to the big day I might be wishing we had considered it as an option. But I really do want a meaningful ceremony with our friends and family there to witness it and celebrate with us.