Joebot's Garb

So, the most difficult thing about planning the wedding thus far is actually Joe's ensemble. Men's fashion is such a sad state, particularly if you want to show any kind of stylish flair. Alternative mens fashion is littered with puffy blouses, pirate gear, vampire coats and other VERY goofy costume garb. The other end, the typical menswear, is boring pronounced with an oring. Joe is not interested in a plain suit, nor does he have oodles of time to dig through websites or stores.

Flash forward to yesterday. I was watching the new Bravo show "The Fashion Show". Inspiration struck in the worst sounding place: the first eliminated designer. His line is called Elmer Ave. He is actually and amazing menswear designer who unfortunately did not do so well at the first challenge. He has a store in downtown LA and a website full of great blazers! Joe seemed to like them better than anything else we've found so far, so a trip to the shop is in our future! Paired with a cyberoptix tie and some lip-service pants and we might finally have a winner!

Wedding Party Ladies...Visual Aids

So, while we have a HUGE wedding party and we are mixing the girls and boys between "sides" (we both hate having to choose who gets to be on who's side...), we aren't really have the whole grand procession. Hence, matching dresses aren't really necessary. However, I do want a theme adhered to so that everyone knows who the wedding party is.

This post is about the ladies. Gentlemen will come later =) Oh, and by the way, we haven't contacted all of wedding party just yet as to who will be in it, so if you are reading this, saddened without a request, don't fret.

All the girls are to wear black dresses. I'd like short to "just past knee" length, but that's the only really restriction. I love the retro/cocktail/party dress feeling, but it's essentially up to the individual. I don't mind textures, embellishments, or anything like that, but they must be ALL black. However, I find that it's MUCH easier for people if there's something to go off of...and here are some great examples!

Wedding Party Dresses 1 by pinkbot featuring Emilio De La Morena dresses

Wedding Party Dresses 2 by pinkbot featuring Alexander Wang dresses

I'd like black shoes, as well. Flat, pumps, whatever! Again...here come the visual aids:

Wedding Shoe Examples by pinkbot featuring Marc Jacobs shoes

Now, to tie them all together and to pay homage to my favorite jewelry designer, I have been collecting pink elements by Tarina Tarantino for the ladies to wear. Jewelry will be provided for you, so no worries about getting anything! These pieces aren't the exact ones I have, but these are VERY close to the pieces I've got so far.

Tarina Jewelry Wedding Example by pinkbot featuring Tarina Tarantino earrings

Candle Questions

We are having lots of candles at the wedding...and I'm down to picking color options. I could do clear votive holders with colored candles like these:





Or do black candles with pink glass holders like these:



Clear holders are of course cheaper, but you know I like big color! What do you think?