Pulling it all together...

[StarCoveter]

I am having a problem being able to visually pull everything together in my mind. I know the room/building we're doing the ceremony/reception in, and I know all the little things that I've done (placemats, cloth napkins, centerpieces, etc), but I can't picture it all together.

Actually, I guess I just can't figure out if what I've done will look like enough, you know what I mean? I just don't want the room to feel bare and blank, and I want to make sure it looks good. Yeah, all my little details are cute, but what about the big stuff???

[mindi_lynn]

I am having the same problem as you. I have all these ideas and stuff to decorate but I am not sure how it is all going to look together and if there is enough or if there is way to much.

I'm sure you won't have a problem. I have seen your ideas and they are going to look awesome. I am sure if you have people helping decorate they may have ideas to tweak what you already have if it does seem bare.

Good Luck!

[Scrwballsgrl]

I am having a problem being able to visually pull everything together in my mind. I know the room/building we're doing the ceremony/reception in, and I know all the little things that I've done (placemats, cloth napkins, centerpieces, etc), but I can't picture it all together.

Actually, I guess I just can't figure out if what I've done will look like enough, you know what I mean? I just don't want the room to feel bare and blank, and I want to make sure it looks good. Yeah, all my little details are cute, but what about the big stuff???

Try doing like FFC did and making a floor plan of your venue then make like kindergarden and a do some arts and crafts:winktongue:
take what you 've done so far and attach it to the floor plan (not perminately where you can move it around til your sure of the effect) to see if you think you'll have enough of everything or if you feel it might be too crowded. Of course it wont be to scale but that way you can get a general idea of what your working with.

[brendalin]

Try doing like FFC did and making a floor plan of your venue then make like kindergarden and a do some arts and crafts:winktongue:
take what you 've done so far and attach it to the floor plan (not perminately where you can move it around til your sure of the effect) to see if you think you'll have enough of everything or if you feel it might be too crowded. Of course it wont be to scale but that way you can get a general idea of what your working with.
That is a great idea!

[StarCoveter]

Yes, I definitely need to do a floorplan, but alot of what I'm thinking has to do with: are the walls going to look bare? Do I need to "dress up" the doorways, etc...

I think my tables will look really nice though, so I'm not worried about that.

[Danielle9608]

I think in the end people will really not notice if you have anything on the walls or doorways. Your venue already has so much charm so I think you would be fine with out it. As for getting a visual ... do you ever watch HGTV where the interior designer make up those design boards? The have a picture of the room or even an illustration - I bet you could do a really nice drawing and then has the accents (Like a picture of your centerpieces, tables clothes, etc.) next to it. How about doing something like that?

[tiffany34]

So many details and concerned about the whole picture can be SO overwhelming- I feel you. I got married in September and was freaking
until I found the ONE- The one what you ask? My banquet coordinator- not my wedding coordinator- go figure. My advice is find a person that can help you with every detail then piece them together how they will flow.
You need a sounding board and that is usually someone involved who is excited as well and feels the moments you are looking to have on your Big Day. That isn't always someone whose services you are paying for but a friend or family member. Make an appointment with them so it does have a time limit- so that ONE person knows there is a goal and end in site because
believe it or not we are ALL Bridezillas about something.....

Sincerely- A bride that survived and conquered it all,
Tiffany

[lisa826]

i know you have done a lot of different things, most of which i think you have made yourself. My piece of advice is to not stress, do all you can (whether that be making a couple extra things for here or there, buying something else to decorate with or just using what you have), then just be happy with what you have done already, knowing you have worked hard. People will appreciate all the things you have made and all the personal touches you put into your wedding, the little things that just say "you", more than anything else. and on the big day you will be so happy about finally being married you wont be worrying about it anyway.