Dressing it up

I really am not very great at giving you all updates about wedding planning.  Mostly because so few things are set in stone, and I feel like things should be set n stone before I tell anyone.  But there is progress, and there is stuff that's set in stone.

Like our photographer.  We have one.  She is amazing.  Also, I've known her for 10 years, which is fantastic.  Check her out on her facebook page.  And if you live in the area and need pictures, give her a shout!

Next up, wedding dress.  We have a pattern.  We have fabric (you don't get to see it just yet... sorry).  And now we're officially working on building it.  Like the field of dreams.  I posted some pictures of the first stage on instagram for your viewing pleasure (follow me, @RadiantKristen to stay super-connected).  But I figure you don't mind a double-dose, right?

Because this dress is such a large undertaking, and so important, I'm not starting right away with the fabric for the dress.  Instead, I'm constructing a "muslin" (basically a trial run) of the dress to verify and tweak the fit.  Based on the fittings of the muslin, I'll then sew the dress.  The hope is that when you do this, you have a better overall fit, and a more professional look to the dress.  It's new to me, and I'm just hoping that I get it right!

I plan on documenting the dress construction step by painful step here.  It promises to be entertaining.  Last night, I cut out every piece of the pattern, pressed them with my iron, put away the pieces I don't need for my dress, and pressed the bed sheet that I will be using to make my muslin.  Yup, you read correctly.  I use bed sheets for my muslin material, because you can get sheets for cheap at the thrift store.  Winning.

Lastly, I do have bridesmaid's fabric picked out!!!!  But I haven't taken pictures yet.  It's adorable, and I'm really happy with my choices.

Anyway, I hope you all are having a great day!  Also, if you're the crafty sort, I would love to hear what craft projects you are working on now =)