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Let's just jump right in, shall we?

The best (and arguably only good) thing about snow is that it occasionally results in a "snow day." Today I am experiencing my first snow day since I was in school and what better way to spend my day off then actually getting around to posting something in here!

Over the last few months since Sean and I got engaged, I have been stock piling images from the interweb and tear sheets from magazines as well as bookmarking and subscribing to the RSS feeds for every wedding blog that I can get my little hands on. So I thought it was appropriate that I start my own "inspiration blog" where I can talk about planning and what I have found and who knows, maybe someone other than the 3 people who feel obligated will actually read it! If anything, it will give me an outlet to talk about things and display my finds on a voluntary basis and will hopefully save some of my friends and co-workers from getting bombarded with 'all wedding, all the time."

Currently, I'm still looking for a venue. I've looked at a bunch of places on line and I do know exactly what kind of reception I want. Trouble is...it either doesn't exist in the Chicagoland area or it costs way too much money. So that is my current dilemma. Once I get the venue secured I feel as though everything else will sort of be able to fall into place.

So that's what I don't know...what I do know is that I am going to try to find a lot of help for all the artsy things like designing the stationary and paper goods, photography, etc. Sean and I know so many talented people that if we are going to pay someone, it might as well be someone we really like.

Speaking of DIY...one of the many wedding blogs I've become addicted too, The Brooklyn Bride, was having a give away for a new book "The DIY Wedding" by Kelly Bare.

And guess what? I won! I've spent much of today reading the book and I've already gotten some really good ideas and advice. Not to mention that the book is really pretty and the illustration and design are perfect. Thank you again to The Brooklyn Bride!

I'm off to do something 'non-wedding' related now, but I'll leave you with this. It's pretty much the perfect example of the type of wedding I would like to have. From the venue, to the flowers, to the weather and the photos. it's just lovely.

The wedding is featured on The Bride's Cafe. It's photographed by Meg Smith and decorated by Ariella Chezar Floral Designs. Why don't I live in California and have gobs of extra money lying around? Le sigh.