WEDDING WISH

Just like you, I'm a self-confessed daydreamer of my own wedding. 

I've always loved wedding and every little detail that covers it. I would even watch wedding videos repeatedly every night to get inspirations or to simply cry over their vows. And more than the event itself, I am totally drawn to marriage and the life of having my own family. 

If there is one dream I didn't stop dreaming of was seeing myself tie the knot with the man God blessed me with which I call my "God's Gift." As early as 3 years old, I would tell my family and friends that one of my ultimate goals in life is to settle down. It may sound witty that at a very young age I've already learned to embrace the beauty of marriage. I may not have the full understanding of what it is yet (because I'm not yet married) but I believe that it is God who activates our "I'm-ready-instincts" from within so that we can face this new chapter with wisdom and certainty. Marriage is a leap of faith like any other daily decisions we make. I'm not going to blog about my views on marriage today. What I'm going to share are the components of my dream day.

To tell you honestly, I would want to be hands-on with regards to the preparation of my own wedding. I would love to be included in the littlest things. As much as possible, I want everything done in faith, love and resourcefulness. I believe that weddings are most successful when pushed out of a competitive budget. The price of your wedding does not conclude the over-all impact of this special celebration. What matters most is the labor done out of love that made this occasion wonderful. 

So to cut my thoughts short, these are some of the parts I would be excited to see in my wedding:

1. I'm completely torn between a beach and a garden wedding for years. But as I was trying to incorporate all details into a single scope, I've found out that they perfectly complement with how a garden looks like. So I guess, I'd go for a garden wedding. 

2. It's more fun in the Philippines and I would definitely hold my wedding in this country. I would love to do it in Ilocos if chance permits. I've never been there but I've already adored the place. Also, I want my pre-nuptial video and photos taken in the famous Bangui Windmills and the streets of Vigan. 

3. I love the freshness of white and pastels. These are the colors that will surely be showcased in my dream wedding.

4. Balloons and lanterns are must-haves.

Pastel Colored Balloons

Lanterns

5. My invitation would look something like this.

6. Confetti 

Feather Confetti

Bird Confetti

7. Double Decker Macaroons

8. Flower Head Wreath and Ballet Shoes

Handmade Flower Head Wreath

Ballet Shoes for my footwear

9. Polaroid Banderitas clipped by Wooden Clothespin

Couple Polaroid Snapshots

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Rope with Wooden Clothespin

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Polaroid Banderitas

10. Flowers

Hand Rolled Flowers

Bouquet

11. Menu written on Blackboard using Colored Chalks

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Menu Board

12. Transparent Umbrellas for Giveaways hanged on Silver-Painted Leafless Tree

 

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So these are some of the things I plan on including in my very special day if my partner permits me to do so (hehe). I hope you were all inspired in giving value to marriage (not only to wedding) and at the same time futuristic about your own wedding theme. 

Don't stop praying for these little desires. I'm sure God honors these little requests from her princesses. 

"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalm 37:4

"May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed." -Psalm 20:4

Sealing this with love,

Diane