The best advice.... wedding planning

Ever since Ammon and I got together, we have received a lot of advice.  Some of it is great.  Some of it is so-so.  And if we're being 100% real, some of it really, really was stupid.  Every relationship is different, and every couple needs to decide for themselves what does and doesn't work.

 Oktoberfest costumes work out great for us, as it turns out.  Something about beer...

The best advice we've received so far about wedding planning comes from my co-workers:  It takes a village to create a perfect wedding.

I would be lying if I said that we could do everything that we're doing now without the love and support of our friends and family.  So I want to share with you the ways that we're calling in all of our favors, so that we can pull out all of the stops.

1)  My brother is finishing up his degree in graphic design, and we've commissioned him to design our stationary.  So far, we have the "save the date" cards knocked out of the park.

2)  Our amazing friend Vivian owns an amazing vintage shop called Viv's Vintage.  She offers some of her goods on rental for special events, and we plan to take her up on that offer.  It's going to add a lovely, unique touch to our day.

3)  Vivian's husband is an incredible professional chef, and we are so thrilled to have him helping with our catering.

4)  Ammon's mom and step-mother will be sewing the bridesmaid's dresses

5)  One of my sweet co-workers is going to sculpt a custom cake-topper for us.  Since we're having lots of different cakes, the topper will probably just be on a stand on the cake table.  But still awesome.

I know there are many other people who are helping us, and who will help us along the way.  But these people are going above and beyond the call of duty so far, and we are so grateful!  I am so eager to share with you their contributions, and how they help us create our dream wedding.