Gotta have a theme!

I haven't been doing too much wedding planning because besides booking the ceremony and reception sites, there isn't much to do a year in advance. I have been talking with photographers, but that's about it. I am, however, doing lots of research on decorations and invitations. If you didn't know, I like being crafting and making things.

I think I like the idea of a wine theme wedding. I like the idea of a theme...otherwise all my decor will be quite random. Anywa, we are not having our reception at a winery or vineyard, but the place does have Venetian decor...and Venetian is from Venice, Venice is in Italy, and Italy has a lot of wine! Ha ha! I've been thinking about centerpieces lately, so I've been saving wine bottles just in case. (Guess we won't be drinking boxed wine for a while!) I could use the regular hurricane lamp with a candle the place provides, but it doesn't hurt to think of an alternative.

Here is an idea I came across for wine bottle centerpieces...I'd have to find a way to cut the bottle, but research has already began on that. Or I could just put flowers in a non-cut bottle...but I'd be afraid it would be too tall.

These are sold on a website, but if I wanted at least 10 of them, I don't want to pay $38 a piece and I think they will be fun to make anyway.

A few other ideas I have are to use wine bottles and put Christmas lights in them. I've seen this done a few times. I'd have to get battery operated Christmas lights though.

I still have a lot of time left. I will probably wait till the last minute anyway. Can I be a DIY bride...we'll see won't we...