Getting Down to Business

And by business, I mean list making.

I feel like the best way for me to get started is to make lists.  Things I must have, of course, but things I don't want is also quite important to keep in mind.  This is that list.

1. Vintage/Rustic Feel
Is it just me, or are 98% of the weddings these days described as either "Vintage" or "Rustic"?  I must admit, most of the time these weddings are so pretty, the soft colors, flowers all over, a random piece of furniture antiqued and placed outside, and of course, mason jars.  They just 100% are not me.

This is an example of a "Vintage" wedding.  And not me.  (Image from http://www.betsywhite.com)

If you had asked me 5 years ago, I probably would have gone gaga over this type of wedding.  But now, I think I'd rather have bright colors, less fussy looks, and more FUN.

2. Soft, Muted Photography

This goes hand in hand with the Vintage thing.  I'm not sure if the recent popularity of Instagram or the whole Vintage/Rustic aesthetic is why I've decided it's not my thing, but it definitely isn't.  Again, it can be very pretty, and achieves a look that is reminiscent of old times.  

Yum, old cupcakes...  (Image from http://sweetapolita.com)

However, I want our day to be recorded as crisp and clearly as possible.  I want the bright bright colors I choose to show through!  I want everyone's faces to be in focus!  I want to remember it as I live it!  I guess that means we'll be looking for more of a journalistic photographer?  

3. Cupcakes.

This is something that will surprise basically all of my friends and family.  I am known as a cupcake fiend!  They are cute, they are delicious, but they don't really fit in with my wedding vision.

Mmm, rustic cupcakes...  (Image from http://wedding-cupcakes.org)

Any other day, I would be down for a cupcake!  But the look of a beautiful, tall cake...  well, cupcakes just can't compare.  (Another potentially unpopular opinion of mine -  I LOVE FONDANT!!!  It's pretty, and the fondant I've had actually tastes good.)

This is just the start of my NO list.  I'm feeling like I am kinda picky, but I want a unique-to-us day, not a blog/picture-perfect day.  Something that will be fun, but still a little fancy.