Spoiler alert: Still wed. Definitely wed.
Planning out a wedding is a lot to take on, yo. I used to be so sure of what I wanted. And then as soon as I got engaged, it’s like my mind was wiped clean and I don’t even remember how to do words good to talk about what want. What. Want. Who am I marrying? What day is it?? When am I??? Sheesh.
So then, here’s a roundabout update as to where I’m at on that.
I’m a planner-person. As in I like planners. A lot. Too much, one might say. It’s normal for me to have three separate ones for three separate things that could easily be combined into one but damnit, there are too many cute ones that come out every year and it’s so hard to choose.
But that’s not the point.
The point is I wanted a wedding planner. But the harsh reality is that I couldn’t find one that I liked. Every single one I picked up wasn’t me. They all had inspiration pages that would appeal to the average bride, I’m sure, but let’s face it: I’m not average. I am one of the ones who is kinda into the whole black dress thing. Those planners didn’t scream alternative. They screamed nice and expensive or cute and country and nothing at all inbetween.
No thanks.
So, void, I did what I do best. I gave up my search (even though I had it narrowed down to about three that I could try to make work) and decided that if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself.
I started making my own planner in this cute notebook I got from Barnes and Noble a while back. Now, I haven’t gotten far in it due to moving and cleaning and getting caught back up with writing, but I have a general plan of how it’s going to play out. And that’s half the battle, I think. That and getting the lettering right… Seriously, how do people make interesting handwriting look so easy??
Like this, for instance. Wanna know how I decided to do the little frilly lines? This book right here:
Nothing like a good butchering to get your inspiration on.
I’ll check in every once in a while when something interesting pops up. Wish me luck.
Manda Kay Writes 