Getting There
My wedding is in 9 days.
While the rest of the knitting world prepares for RHINEBECK!, I am immersed in final wedding details. There are so many things to finish! Programs, decorations, centerpieces, packing for honeymoon...I have always considered myself a low maintenance kinda girl ... and I am *so* the stereotypical insane stressed out bridezilla.
BUT! Today is a good day. Work is great, if a tad busy, and wedding stuff IS coming together. For example, this is finished:
Wedding Shawl. Check.
I. love. this. shawl. It's knitted with Rowan DK Silky Wool, which is good enough to eat, and it drapes beautifully. And the shoulder shaping WORKS - the shawl stays on! I couldn't believe how nicely it fits. (Full disclosure: I ran out of Silky Wool and knit the last row and cast off edge with another yarn. Don't tell.)
I really wanted to knit a wedding shawl, but I didn't want it to be too complicated, and I also didn't want it to be super long and overwhelming. When I saw Ms. Flint Knit Pamela's pictures, I knew that was my shawl, and I'm so, so happy I took the time to make it. (Which, surprisingly, was really not that much time at all, as Pamela also noted. It took probably three good TV nights to finish.)
Front shot.
The lace is not complicated, but if you get off track, it's hard to get back. I actually did have to rip back once or twice, but I'm so glad I did - the lace is so pretty! And I love how my tattoo peeks through. Hee. I'm seriously considering making a few of these on colors for gifts. I love.
Now, more wedding knitting! I am carrying calla lilies, and my toss bouquet will also be calla lilies, but callas of a different type: knitted ones. I have a few friends making one each, and I'm going to make a couple, and then tie a bow around them and throw those suckers at Anne Marie. (JUST KIDDING AM.)
I still haven't gotten a chance to blog about my fantastic weekend, where I went to the beach with some of my bridesmaids and friends and had a bit of a bachelorette celebration. It was more relaxation than debauchery (I left that for the Pants, who was in Vegas), but we did eat a lot of good food, drink lots of vodka tonics, and do some karaoke. They did make me a dirty cake. I will not post a picture of it here, for various reasons (Hi, Mom!), but you can imagine. Tee hee.
Contrary to the photo, I'm neither pregnant nor that well-endowed. hee.
Good times were had by all. Thanks, ladies, for making my weekend so fabulous!
I imagine I'll blog again before the wedding. Or maybe not. I don't know. I do know that I'd better stop writing and start CHECKING MY TO-DO LIST OH MY GOD.
Comments (63)
I would love to make your shawl for my daughter, who is getting married in October. Can you tell me where to get the pattern?
Posted by Jane Selin | January 7, 2008 11:52 AM
Where'd you get that fabulous pattern?
Posted by 5elementknitr | October 22, 2007 10:43 AM
Best Wishes to you and the pants! Have a great day and a fantabulous honeymoon.
Posted by Patty | October 18, 2007 1:07 PM
The shawl looks terrific on you!! You are almost there. ENJOY!
Posted by lomester | October 17, 2007 4:32 PM
YAY for a finished wedding shawl - that is a big CHECK! Good for you...exciting stuff is coming, and on wedding day, no more Wedding To Do list!! :) Enjoy every minute.
Posted by Marce | October 17, 2007 12:18 AM
I love the shawl! All I know is, I'm havin' a schmootini!
Posted by Jenny | October 16, 2007 9:27 PM
The shawl is amazing! Have a fabulous wedding. You're going to be a beautiful bride. :)
Posted by carrster | October 16, 2007 1:55 PM
The perfect lace shawl. Lovely!
Posted by alison | October 15, 2007 10:33 PM
I can't believe that I won't be at the wedding -- I can't believe it!!!! I love the shawl, I love the knitted flowers, and I just know that all cosmic forces in the universe will conspire for ideal schmooness. What about the schmootinis?
Posted by Roxanne | October 15, 2007 4:38 PM
Good luck with the wedding planning... mine is in 3 months and I am already starting to freak the hell out!
Posted by Delia | October 15, 2007 3:36 PM
Your shawl is beautiful! I love that it's so simple and elegant. And one day your grandkids will brag about their resourceful grandma on Antiques Roadshow when the appraiser mentions the two different yarns used in the heirloom.
Posted by Marlena | October 15, 2007 3:19 PM
Shawl is fabulous - looks like y'all had a wonderful relaxing trip. You'll be a beautiful bride and PANTS is a lucky guy - AS I'm sure you're a lucky gal. Enjoy the day with family and friends and have a great honeymoon!!
Posted by robin | October 15, 2007 11:39 AM
Shawl is fabulous - looks like y'all had a wonderful relaxing trip. You'll be a beautiful bride and PANTS is a lucky guy - AS I'm sure you're a lucky gal. Enjoy the day with family and friends and have a great honeymoon!!
Posted by robin | October 15, 2007 11:39 AM
Make sure you have your marriage license. The mister and I forgot to get that until very shortly before the wedding. Waiting in line at the state licensing office at 4:53 because you need to get your license THAT DAY or you will have to go in front of a judge, ask for an expedited license, and explain to him that you are an idiot and planned a whole wedding without the one piece of paper you need.
Posted by Erin | October 15, 2007 9:43 AM
I.Love.That.Shawl!
OMG - simply gorgeous!
Posted by Nichole | October 14, 2007 5:38 PM
Your wedding shawl is perfect! Almost more capelike and infinitely wearable; this is a big deal from me, Ms. I-Have-No-Idea-How-Modern-Gals-Wear-Shawls. You are going to be the most elegant and hip bride, so pretty. Have a wonderful time and congratulations to you and the Pants. :)
Posted by Karma | October 14, 2007 4:38 PM
I love the calla lily idea! And shawl looks beautiful. Have a wonderful wedding and I wish you luck and happiness as husband and wife.
Posted by Alyssa | October 14, 2007 4:02 PM
Beautiful shawl for a beautiful bride! Best of luck, remember to stop and look around once in a while (it goes by really fast), and early Congrats!
And aim the bouquet between AM and Lara and see who jumps for it... ;)
Posted by Sarah | October 14, 2007 2:55 PM
That shawl is beautiful! Its going on my list of things to knit.
Congratulations on the engagement / wedding! Good luck!
Posted by Jenni | October 14, 2007 12:37 PM
Hi there, been reading and lurking on your blog for awhile now (love it!) and I'm just de-lurking to say all the best for the wedding, your wedding shawl is perfect and beautiful. :)
Posted by Nicole | October 14, 2007 10:50 AM
The shawl looks lovely! Gook luck with the final stretch in wedding stuff.
Posted by Katerina | October 14, 2007 8:49 AM
Your shawl is beautiful! Hope that the wedding is as stress-free as can be. And I like the above advice about getting a big piece of cake!
Posted by molly! | October 14, 2007 5:22 AM
Oh Yay! The shawl is perfect. Congrats and have an amazing wedding.
xox, J
Posted by Julia | October 13, 2007 11:37 PM
Gorgeous shawl and hang in there--it'll be over soon!
Posted by Anita | October 13, 2007 9:09 PM
Beautiful beautiful shawl! Congrats to you two!!
Posted by mariko | October 13, 2007 3:49 PM
That shawl is gorgeous!
Very nice :)
Posted by Manasi | October 13, 2007 3:10 PM
Yay getting married! You look gorgeous in that last photo (and too cute in the others!). I love that shawl and I cannot WAIT for wedding photos. Best of luck this next week!
Posted by HibiscuitsGirl | October 13, 2007 1:15 PM
ps - If the cake was anyway related to the cake pan AM bought at our MDS$W Martini party, I TOTALLY WANT TO SEE PICS!!!
Posted by Lara | October 13, 2007 12:42 PM
oooh beautiful wedding shawl choice. you look great in it. happy wedding to you!
Posted by amy | October 13, 2007 11:16 AM
Yay wedding! It will all be over in a flash, so remember to take the time to look around and see how it all came together. That, and ask for the biggest slice of cake- it's better than your average cake and it's your day!
Posted by kelly | October 13, 2007 9:19 AM
carrie, i'm so excited for you! i know you'll get it all done. and that shawl will look so, so lovely. i'm also thrilled that you are knitting a bouquet! i might need to consider this ...
can't wait to see pix!
Posted by carrie m | October 13, 2007 8:55 AM
The wedding shawl turned out beautifully. People always tell me that your wedding day flies by and passes so quickly that you dont really remember it. Make sure that you do take the time to enjoy it and have a wonderful wonderful day.
Posted by Sue | October 13, 2007 2:23 AM
I got to you through the wonderful yarn-a-go-go, a friend and a teacher at knit-one-one. The wedding shawl looks fabulous and I am sure you are going to have a terrific time!
Posted by knitoneoone | October 13, 2007 12:35 AM
That's so exciting! Your shawl looks gorgeous, and I'm sure you'll be stunning and your day will be wonderful. Can't wait to see the photos!
Posted by Julie | October 12, 2007 10:06 PM
woot! that shawl is fabulous, and perfect for a wedding! just remember, the only thing that matters is you and the Pants getting married, which will happen no matter what small things go right or wrong. And remember to enjoy yourself - so many brides get so busy the wedding is over before they've had a chance to take it all in. Have a lovely wedding!! Can't wait to see the photos!
Posted by gaile | October 12, 2007 9:58 PM
woo hoo! the wedding is imminent :) i remember being so excited and stressed but in control up until the night before.. when i completely lost it and had a major anxiety attack :) planning big parties is not really my thing. you're gonna have such a great time though! weddings are the best, especially your own.
gorgeous wedding shawl. i saw that on pam too and had to add it to my rav queue.
Posted by gleek | October 12, 2007 9:35 PM
So. Exciting. It'll be awesome! The shawl is really pretty!
Posted by biglug | October 12, 2007 8:47 PM
Ahh, the shawl is so very very pretty and the party sounds perfect...not too crazy but with plenty of fun.
Can't wait to hear about the wedding. I'm sure it'll be great.
Posted by Marnie | October 12, 2007 8:04 PM
This is SO funny to me. I was just taking a break from my own last-minute wedding planning craziness. I was looking for a new knitting blog to read and stumbled across yours. Here's the funny part... we're both just over a week away from our wedding day, and we both just finished a knitted piece to wear on that day (mines a shrug, not a shawl, but it's lacy too!). As much fun as the whole process has been, I can't wait for it to be OVER! I wish you the best, with NO STRESS. Your shawl is gorgeous! :)
Posted by Amy | October 12, 2007 6:55 PM
The shawl looks just beautiful. I can't believe that your wedding is coming up so quickly! I'm just so happy for you....
Posted by --Deb | October 12, 2007 6:39 PM
How beautiful are you??? What a glowing, talented bridezilla in such a gorgeous shawl! Wishing you the best in the countdown, but remember, stopping for a stiff drink is never a bad thing...
Posted by kodachrome | October 12, 2007 6:20 PM
9 DAYS!!!! YAY!
The shawl came out great!!! And you are totally going to get everything done, DON'T WORRY!
Posted by Lara | October 12, 2007 6:06 PM
Your shawl is absolutely gorgeous. Now I want one! I won't let myself cast on another until I finish at least four. Honestly, ten WIPs? Sad sad addiction.
The lily, she is done, sans pipe cleaners. Can't wait to see how the bouquet takes shape!
Also, the wedding is going to be marvelous. Let me know if I can help fold programs or do whatever is necessary. I'm totally on top of centerpiece check.
Posted by Courtney Q | October 12, 2007 5:44 PM
Love it! I can't wait to see it with dress!
Posted by pamela wynne | October 12, 2007 4:54 PM
Yay! Your wedding shawl is awesome. So beautiful. Have fun with your wedding - I'm sure it'll all be wonderful. Can't wait to hear about it/see photos.
Posted by Elizabeth | October 12, 2007 4:49 PM
Wow, your shawl is beautiful and is my favorite version of that pattern. I've never been very enthusiastic about it until now. Grean job!
Posted by Kri | October 12, 2007 4:44 PM
Hi, remember when I couldn't close my tags before? Yeah.
Posted by Ashley | October 12, 2007 4:44 PM
I was just thinking this morning (I know--let's pretend it's normal): "Wow, Carrie's wedding is soon! I hope she's not super-stressed." I say be stressed if it gives you something to do, but also keep in the back of your mind that none of it needs to get done except for the part where you and the Pants show up at the church.
Posted by Ashley | October 12, 2007 4:43 PM
Yes, it's not about the wedding—it's about you and hubby-to-be and the love you share. Keep that in mind, and the stress about the little details should float away. The shawl is magnificent, and if you hadn't mentioned the yarn change, I never would have known. It's not even noticeable. Enjoy your wedding week!
Posted by Jeanne B. | October 12, 2007 4:30 PM
Good luck! Your shawl is beautiful and I'm sure the wedding will be too. I got married a month ago and was surprised by how stressed I got in the last week. But it all ended up great and I had a fabulous time. I'm sure you will too!
Posted by beapea7 | October 12, 2007 4:21 PM
Hear that? It's the sound of the wedding train getting ready to leave the station. And the day you realize you've done all you can and you will simply sit back and enjoy the ride is a suhweeeeeet day,, let me tell you.
Choo choo!
Best of luck! I know it'll be wonderful. Great shawl. Nice thinkin' on that project.
Posted by rachel | October 12, 2007 3:54 PM
Nine days! Whooo! Relax, have another tonic, and breathe. You are not a bridezilla, a little stress is normal. You're going to have a great wedding, Carrie!
Posted by MJ | October 12, 2007 3:42 PM
oh my goodness, that shawl is soooooooo lovely. it looks great on you. i REALLY need to knit one now.
Posted by Sandra | October 12, 2007 3:32 PM
congratulations!!!! very exciting times!!! Love the shawl, it's gorgeous, and best wishes on your very special day! :)
Posted by Meg | October 12, 2007 3:26 PM
I love your shawl Carrie. It is beautiful.
I totally understand your stress level, my wedding is the weekend after yours. Eeek!
Just remember to enjoy yourself (this is what I am constantly be told).
I can't wait to see pics!
Posted by Keri | October 12, 2007 3:20 PM
I love your shawl Carrie! Beautiful.
I totally understand the stress thing. My wedding is the weekend after yours!!
I can't wait to see pictures. Remember to enjoy yourself (at least that's what I keep getting told).
Posted by Keri | October 12, 2007 3:16 PM
Oh, how wonderful!! You will be the most beautiful bride ever and with both a hand-knit (silk shawl and a handknit thrown bouquet you'll be the envy of all other brides in the world universe! well, maybe the knitting universe, but hey! You look lovely and glowing and the next week will move so fast.
Congratulations and best wishes!!
Posted by sophia | October 12, 2007 3:08 PM
Hey hon! I don't suppose you have time for a lunch date before the big day? Or after, whatever. Just soon.
And the shawl is just gorgeous. I can't wait to see the real pictures of it in action.
Posted by jodi | October 12, 2007 2:49 PM
YAY!!!!! congratulations! just 9 short days away. how exciting! and calla lilies make a beautiful bouquet. i can't wait to see pictures on the blog :)
Posted by mai | October 12, 2007 2:43 PM
Oh, what a lovely shawl! It looks delicate and warm :)
Posted by Veronique | October 12, 2007 2:34 PM
Dude. 9 days?? Where has the time gone?? The shawl is gorgeous, as are you, my dear. You're going to be a beautiful bride. So excited for you and The Pants. Try and take a few breathers before the wedding....don't let yourself get too stressed out, it's YOUR day and you shoudl enjoy it!
Posted by Sarah | October 12, 2007 2:23 PM
Eeee! I love your wedding shawl. You've inspired me to make one for myself for my own wedding day in June 08.
Posted by Jenn | October 12, 2007 2:18 PM
The shawl is beautiful and so are you! You're going to have a wonderful wedding! In all of the wedding prep insanity remember this: it is fun to get married, but it is so much better to BE married. Best wishes to you both!
Posted by natalie | October 12, 2007 2:14 PM