We need signs....

I created my signs over the last few days. It was a bit of tedious work, but I needed 5 signs for directions to our wedding, that will be put in stakes on the roadside to guide guests to the ceremony.

I thought they turned out pretty good!

Coastal City Bride - Charis xx

My Arch Way letters

Hello, meet my arch way letters.. Looking a little pink in the lighting... BUT there actually Burgundy.. (I know right, doesn't look that way) these were made using artificial rose buds, hot glue and wooden letters.
I'm planning of spraying the back of them so you cant see the wood of the letters.

These archway letters will hang from the archway we are getting married under and I really like them. I also entertained the idea of spray painting them red.... But I thought I would wait to at least a month before the wedding before I do it, if I do it. (Everything with our decor for the ceremony is red) (Decor for the reception is orange)

Coastal City Bride - Charis xx

Meeting Mrs Needle

So want to see the results of my dress fitting? Something like this maybe!! (photo below:robo bride) describes exactly how I was feeling on the day of my fitting.. a little stiff, a little tense and a little powder puff.

but needless to say it was a success!! YAY! I actually met Mrs Needle (no play on words here or cute shop story) her name is actually Mrs Needle, she inspired me with the confidence I needed.

Sweetheart neckline achievable. Panel in the back, that's a goer too! yay!

I just need to find 1.5metres of matte satin in my dress color. I have contacted a friend in our nearest capital city and sent her a sample of my dress! that will also create a tie for FH to match my dress. Mrs Needle thinks of everything she does! (I actually just like typing Mrs Needle, I still find it funny.. lame I know huh!)

Dress need to be taken up? Nope.. not an inch. Apparently with the cute heels I'm rocking there at the appropriate length. (10cms)

The two flowers well one of them is gone and I'm going to keep one. I'm using the other as a hair accessory that I will make! (another DIY to add to the list!)

So success!

How did your dress fitting go?

Coastal City Bride - Charis xx

Freebie: Wedding Invitation

Found these super cute invites they are printable textured garland wedding invitations, RSVPs, and table settings by Kristen Ketola of Dear Clementine Invitations.

If you would like the link for these to download go to:

http://www.nonpareilmag.com/downloads/issue-02-diy-printable-textured-garland-suite/


:) I love freebies!

Coastal City Bride - Charis xx

Dress fitting.. 7hrs 45 minutes away

So its 2.15 in the morning and I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep.

Whats on my mind? that would be my dress fitting at 10am. I dont know why, but I really really am anxious because I have had second thoughts about my dress and everything pins on once its been altered will I love it.

So here's the plan...

I drew a quick diagram earlier today

Hopefully this plan works! I'm heading back to bed! Ill keep you all posted!

Coastal City Bride - Charis xx