# 106 Bought the Shawls!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOBBLE GOBBLE.........

Helen suggested Grey even though it's not one of the wedding colors. I ended up buying them in that color tonight!! That's the extent of my Black Friday.

30% silk, 70% pure pashmina wool. Should be warm and long enough for the girls! I can't wait to make their gift baggies!! I wanted to purchase these as *one* of their gifts to offset the cost- it's not like we're rich or anything, we're all right out of or currently still in college so anything helps! All I want them to buy is their bridesmaid dresses- everything else, they can pick and choosey of they want.

# 105 BM Shawls...

Ok, it's almost a month away and I've been putting this on the back burner when I could easily have ordered it WAY long ago! I still can't decide what matches the dresses and that's important because it'll be in the pics! I think a neutral would be good, no browns or whites b/c that has too much contrast.

I went on Illustrator(HAHA, i know, cheating) to see what colors matched it automatically. AI swatches on the right, Nimli.com's swatches on the left. I think I'll order them from Nimli because of the quality and the color selection. They are kind of pricy though but currently are on sale. Another $200 after shipping- but we'll see! I think I might match the groomsmen?

More Links:

Azuri Cashmere Pashmina Shawl $25+SH

Azuri Feather Pashmina Shawl $20+SH

Scarf_tradinginc New Best Soft $14/each

Amazon's New Best Soft 100% Pashmina $14/each

GLOVES

Amazon's Opera Length Satin Gloves $10 -I hate gloves but am scared of cold weather! I'll buy it just in case!

# 76 Groomsmen Suits

Buy Vs. Renting. Well, buying = love, DUH!! Plus, for men, they actually will have to wear them again. Sick, huh? Most of the guys don't own suits anyway and this will be an excuse for them to have an investment. The following options are only from Overstock.com. I'm sure there are other nice stores online that have sweet suits.

OPTION 1: Ferrecci Men's Three-button Shadow Stripe Suit $85.99

OPTION 2: Ferrecci Men's Elegant Black Pinstripe Suit $79.99

I'm actually a huge fan of this one- who doesn't love pinstripes?! Thomas' suit has subtle stripes down it so I'm not sure which of the 3 suits match the most to his.

OPTION 3: Ferrecci Men's Blue/ Grey Three-button Suit $79.99

Linda's Research

Suits are going to have to be pre-ordered ahead of time. Whatever color the guys choose, just let me know, and I'll choose the same color dress

there are these two places where the prices aren't so bad:



***Reins Formal Wear ( located on brent lane )
(850)478-6533
Grey attire- $57
Navy blue attire- $90


***Julie Annes Bridal and Formal ( located on E.Fairfield )
---No grey attire
---Dark blue attire: $89-$139

# 75 Bridesmaid Shawls

If you read in my previous post, I was going to make 7, freaking individualized capelets. Unfortunately, it would be overkill and most importantly, I didn't have time. Like I was trying too hard. I've been avoiding the wrap issue for awhile but have got to set my foot down. Terry & Duong suggested shawls... at least they can use them again as opposed to those god awful Clover satin boleros that can be used only once... AND look frumpy. Ok, so for my girls, I had them wear very cohesive dresses in 2 different styles, the sweetheart chiffon and the empress one, both flowy, long, strapless, and Clover green.

Off topic- I found these shawls at Nimli.com and I might just go ahead and purchase them. I went to bed crying, then stayed up to address the problem- get some flippin sleep but first get my angst and confusion out of the way by fixing it!!
Nimli they pick the color if on sale... wtf?
Buy 8.95 but black