Getting Inspirations

Since young, i've always dreamt of life after marriage, especially influenced by my parents' lively but deeply caring and loving marriage. I also thought of wedding proposals and wedding entrances. So, now when i'm really preparing to get married, i realize i have no clue where to start because my focus was never on the planning process. Fear not, as my adult life is now aided by technology, experienced loved ones and self.

1. Pinterest - Arts and crafts have never been a big interest of mine, and the last scrapbook which at first was pasted carefully with precious pics of figure skating (started from the idolization of Michelle Kwan), gymnastics, lyrics and all other interests of mine were soon stuffed with piles of articles which i had no patience to sort out properly. Pinterest means I don't have to do any more messy cutting and pasting. However, the problem is that I couldn't recognize what i really wanted in my board -- because i pasted EVERYTHING i like in one board. My sis took the responsibility upon herself to sort out my mess by creating multiple boards of distinctive themes. That's when i really started to get a hang of Pinterest. I'm now a religious pinner. Though, until my theme is finalized, there will still be mismatched visuals. Glitter/Japanese/Country/Rustic/Lush etc? I want EVERYTHING.

2. Friends - Everyone is eager to share their magical moments and 'the best of' list in either the weddings they have attended/planned/experienced. I guess this is one of the perks of not getting married too early so that i'm also personally experienced enough (to clarify, mochiron, as an attendee/MOH/bridesmaid) to evaluate the options.

3. Bobs - Being with a partner who cares deeply and is fussy about aesthetic does have its plus points when it comes to planning. First of all, he won't need nagging about his clothing choice -- in fact, it will bother him that he does not have the perfect look. Secondly, he shares consistently his ideas and actually reasons on doable ideas with dramatic effects yet being cost efficient. Sometimes, the 'i don't care less' side of him does kick in, and i'll have to nag a bit about how this wedding is about 'us', plan 'together', it's 'our' wedding, and all of the rah rah cheer us both words to pull him back into participation mode again.

So much choices but need to nail it only one time. I just have to start compiling ideas and get my mind to work. Maybe after playing a game...or study Japanese...