Wedding Venue...Moooore or less selected

I love google images. You can be as specific as you want, and you usually get exactly what you needed, but didn't know it existed yet. For example today, I was making an "American Flag" video and googled "American Flag Crying Eagle".

See Below:

It's absolutely majestic!



So with that in mind, I decided to post a few pictures of the venue towards which the F.H. and I are leaning.

It's a historic Jewish Temple located in the heart of Ghent called: Ohef Sholom. Yes with two "o's".

Our journey to Ohef first began with my googling of conversion classes in the area.

I came upon a couple of Temples, only to be dismayed by the outdated graphics or funky layouts of their pages. Then came the Ohef Sholom site, and I though, "Haven't we Met?"

In fact this very same temple was the site of one notorious "Casino Night" that I played with the Rhythm Kings. It's not really notorious; I just thought that sounded nice and dramatic...

Anywho, I emailed the woman to ask her some intro questions, and she invited us to come to the soonest class we could make. (That will be this coming Sunday).

But I couldn't wait...

The day after New Year's (Also known as January 2) we set off on a journey to Ghent. I got us lost, of course, because I can't navigate Norfolk any better than I could navigate my new school on the first day. But we finally found it thanks to the Mapplication on my phone.

It. Is. Gorgeous.

And that's just from the outside.

We walked around thinking "there's no way we're going to get in here" when low and behold a jolly-looking man comes out of the double glass doors. He definitely had a monosyllabic name that, of course, I can't remember now, but he took us on a tour of the whole building.

And that is when we fell in love.

So I googled some pics to highlight the pros of this awesome building.

1. Adorably historical:



There is no shortage of awesome Judaica hanging from these walls. 

2. The actual worship hall/sanctuary is massive, amazing and charming while awe-striking.

The colours are all white and green, which i think will compliment our Black and White well...



3. Space is not an issue

Even though this is from a Bat Mitzvah, you can tell that the Social hall can become quite an event space. With the stage and 250+ capacity, it is absolutely perfect.

And if that weren't enough:

Need I say more?

Just spent waaay too much of my planning time doing MAKEOVERS

My sister and I are in (one of many) silent wars right now. She thinks I need to wear my hair down; whereas, I am not committed to one hairstyle or the other. Given the uniqre nature of the gown, I will want to emphasize facial features while simulatenous flattering the dress. So my hair is going to have to multitask.

(Ya hear that hair! Apache Jump on it!)

So I have found some celebrity hairstyles that I like/don't hate...

becomes

(minus the highlights)



Ignoring my Frankentstein-esque approach to Photoshop... Which one is good. Or are there other options?

Centerpiece trial run

I made this using a found wine bottle, hot glue, black acrylic paint, pictures and black ribbon.

Black and White Centerpieces/Decorations without Looking Macabre..

How do I accomplish this?











Everything I have seen looks like a tacky deathbox from Jack Skellington's Wedding.

 

My Big Fat Hallo-Wedding ?

I've ruled out the Christmas Balls, so now on to bigger and better things. Just Not Table Coffins. 

OOH BRAINSTRORM. 

It's coming to me now. ok I used to make these photo-bottles using pictures, wine bottles and modgepodge.

Will get back to this later.

Sephiroth Accepted!!!!!

I've never been so happy!

Blurry Mock Up of a Possible Save-the-Date Magnet!!!

WARNING WARNING

HAVE NOT SHOWN THIS TO FUTURE HUSB

Not sold on fonts.
I just really like the damask pattern obviously and the "photo strip" thing on the side.. we will see what mikeymanaskiee says!!!

Ring Bearer Times

So while we have not officially asked him, Mike and I feel reasonaly confident that his nephew Sepheroth with at least consider playing the part of ring bearer.

I know what you're thinking... What about Wes Leeds?

As precious as he would look in a doggie-tux, I think Molly deserves a human counterpart.

We can at least give her that.

So we go with Seph, the unpredictable yellow belt. (Is he a yellow belt?) 

Presumably he will look amazing in one of these:

1. Cummerbund

2. Vest

3. Formal Suit (This is my favourite)

It will be a little boy version of whatever the Groomsmen wear, and because my beautiful fiance is so very fashion forward, I anticipate no say in their outfits of choice. 

Personally, I hope it's this: