Planning Galore

images via Ruffled - BHLDN

I'm not much of a party girl and as a result, I'm not much of a party planner.  While I don't consider my own wedding "just a party," I do consider it a major planning event.  Unfortunately, I'm not well-versed in that department.  But, I do know that I want it to be a reflection of myself and my fiancé:  simple, intimate and sophisticated.  


So, my eyes lit up when I saw images of the almost-here collection (fully revealed February 14!) from BHLDN, a collection designed by the Anthropologie gurus.  It's so perfect for me that I can't stand it!  Seeing those images put me in such a good mood when my fiancé and I attended Gump's bridal event yesterday evening.  For anyone outside of San Francisco, Gump's is a historical place, having been around for almost 150 years.  They have a motley of home decor goodies, which makes for a good registry.  


I may not know much about wedding planning, but it sure is fun learning about it as I prepare for my own wedding!

Cardigan: J.Crew, Shirt: H&M, Skirt: American Apparel, Patterned tights, necklace: F21

Display window at Gump's - Wedding dress designed by Kenneth Pool

Display window at Gump's - Wedding dress designed by Marchesa

Display window at Gump's - Wedding dress designed by Oscar de la Renta

Various table settings and China to choose from

(Real!) wedding cake sample designed by Beaux Gateaux adorned throughout the store - samples were delicious!

Sabre Tableware - cool mix of traditional (French design) and modern (made of durable acrylic)

Elegant table setting