.engagement photo eve.

Finally-tomorrow is our engagement photo session with Scott! Excited is an understatement. Nervous is an accurate statement. Not nervous about the photos themselves, but nervous that l will forget something at home. Or that the wind blows my hair around and I can’t fix it or that one of the selected outfits won’t work, match or fit properly. Yes, I’ve tried everything on. Twice. I have binder clips to help the red dress fit better, double stick tape to de-pouf the sleeves on the blue dress. Skinny underwear, boy short underwear. Strapless bra. Bra with straps. Camisole. Black shoes, nude shoes, green shoes, purple shoes and super high black dress shoes. That ought to do it. Oh! Props. There are some props in the trunk of the car, can’t forget those.

Had The Ring cleaned today while at work. Funny, the lady who discouraged the type of ring that I wanted said, “Oh beautiful setting!” That’s right, lady. And because of your lack of desire to sell anything other than what is in your store, we went elsewhere to buy the ring but thank you for cleaning it. Moving along…. She wouldn’t even let me try on gemstone rings when I saw the setting that I liked. Roo!

Once the photos are taken, Laura and I will begin to collaborate on the Save the Date cards or STDs for short. There is an immature part of me who chuckles each time I write “STD”; I can admit that but only to you.

Flo and I are stoked for these photos and to see how they turn out. This is the first actual organized pre-wedding activity so far! We haven’t had an engagement party because 80% of the bridal party, including our families is from out of town. Maybe down the road? Or how about the “co-ed” shower/engagement celebration?? Upon further research, that may be a viable option. Flo needs love too and needs to be showered with things like towels, video games, shams & bed skirts. Maybe I can register him for some cookware and tie a big hint to it?? Silly, I am.

Time to get rested, at this rate, I can get a full 8 hours of sleep if we try. Hair at 9 am. Makeup at 10:30 am. Photos begin at 11am. Follow my tweets tomorrow for as much play by play as I can give. www.twitter.com/thenearlywed.

.engagement photos: four days away.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Seriously, that is an understatement. For the past week, I’ve been shopping and buying, shopping in stores and shopping on line in search of the perfect outfits for our engagement photos which are on Tuesday. This may not be right and it may not be ok, but I am over-buying with the intent of returning whatever isn’t worn.
When I first brought up photos with our photographer, he had some novelty shot ideas, some things a little but out of the ordinary. Flo and I are game for anything that is unique, original and can capture our true selves via the lens. In thinking about our Save the Date cards, we had some ideas for props and shot ideas. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, we are having our photos taken at the Neon Boneyard and the novelty shots will be captured at Caesars Palace.

We met our photographer for nachos and beer earlier this week and discussed locations, outfit changes, props, etc. I am a little OCD and like to map things out, so I drew a chart with our photo locations, scene ideas and potential looks. There are very few images out there of engagement photos that were taken at the Neon Boneyard. Although we’ve been there before, choosing the proper outfits is daunting. Most of the signs are red, yellow, and blue. I know that black and white aren’t favorable in photos, so I have chosen some purple, some polka dots and stripes for the Neon Boneyard. For the formal shots, I have a few dressy gowns and a few dresses hanging up in my closet waiting to be dusted off.

To say that I’ve put a lot of time and research into this photo session is an understatement. I played “runway” with Flo the other day—putting on the outfits that I have put together. He seems rather pleased with my selections all we need to do it get him his looks. As a reader of this blog, you are probably wondering why on earth am I being so OCD?? Well… I work in retail/fashion and I’ve created an imaginary pressure to make these photos stellar. Maybe the pressure is real and deep down the viewers of my photos will be waiting eagerly to see what we wore. I’m not sure what it is, but its presence is felt like an unwanted neighbor looking over your shoulder.

In searching for Neon Boneyard photos, I’ve found a few where I like the poses…. Don’t be surprised if I post something similar in the near future:

{first three photos by heidi ryder photography}

{photo by jessica claire photography}

Sigh. I can't wait for Tuesday. Supposedly the weather is looking pretty good too... Wait- where did that wind come from??? Yikes.... windy weather in Vegas is no match for anyone.

{photo from Channel 8}

Picture It: Vegas. 2009.

Remember how Sophia Petrillo would always say, “Picture it. Sicily. 1963…” and then launch into some odd ball of a Sicilian story?? Well, my friends, picture Vegas 2009. Engagement photos. They are coming. Picture it: April 28. Imagine Photo Studios. Shot on various sites.

Flo and I are finally having engagement photos taken. I say finally as if we have been engaged for ions… We are ready to get Save The Date cards together and send them off. Our current guest list is out of control, so we can not possible send STDs to everyone. Does that not look hilarious? We are sending STDs? You know that it means Save The Date, right? Of course you do. Moving on…

I have two great ideas for out STDs. However, I would like to combine them both. We will be doing non-traditional engagement photos (go figure) at the Neon Boneyard and some creative surprise shots. Stay tuned for the posts…I, myself, am still not certain what will be produced by am completely stoked for the photo shoot. Here are my ideas.

{photos found here without photo credit}

Thoughts? I like the 3-shot…we can make posters that say Save The Date with our info and then put a little story. I like the idea of the “story” because most of the people receiving the STD haven’t met either Tedd or myself…We will also put our wedding website on there and maybe my blog if I can get away with being even vainer. More vain??

In preparations for the STD shots… I have a hair appt, a make up appt, a dermatologist appt. Yes. Me. Dermatologist. Stop it. If I were smart, there would be several gym appointments in there also.

My advice for engagement photos will come after our shots. I am not putting a whole bunch of hefty thought into the pictures. That is where the professionals come in. Imagine Studios is super creative and Flo and I are more than confident that these photos are going to be amazing.

Then I need to get Super-Design-Woman on board to help create the STDs.... she will read this and pass along her thoughts. Don't let this sway you, Suburban Sock Folder, but Flo and I really lurve these designs. What were you thinking? They may not be matchy-matchy with the invites, but who are we fooling?? No one will save these date cards yet alone remember what the STD look like. With my luck, they will take it to their family doctor and ask for penicillin.