Indecision

I thought I was set after choosing all my vendors.  That HAD to be the hardest part of planning a wedding, right?

As with so many other aspects of wedding planning, I had no idea what I was talking about.

Vendors were easy (sort of)...  I did my research, read tons of online reviews, checked prices, set up interviews and then either liked them or didn't.  Maybe time consuming, but pretty straight forward.

All the other stuff, not so straight forward.

Like, my constant internal debate over centerpieces...

I know that I love the BORRBY from Ikea.  But, which color?  Which size?  What kind of candles should go inside?

First, I fell in love with the look of the black steel version.  I could picture it with a pillar candle and surrounded by simple vases full of baby's breath (another long standing obsession).

BORRBY and REKTANGEL from Ikea

Baby's Breath arrangement from Intimate Weddings

I thought this centerpiece would look great with the simple white linens supplied by our caterer.  Plus, it "goes with" the overall feel of the venue - vintage farm house.

For the longest time, this was the centerpiece in my head.  I figured I would buy the lanterns and vases once I had a better idea of the number of tables we were expecting.  Then, I'd add some colored circle place mats for under the lanterns, order flowers for a couple days before the wedding and be set.

Then, I started thinking about herbs...  I love using herbs in gardening.  There are so many types of thyme and oregano and other pretty greens that I just love the look and smell of.  So, I started leaning towards a different look.

BORRBY from Ikea

Herb Centerpiece from Think Like a Bride

I like the idea of using the galvanized metal lantern with matching pots (probably also from Ikea) filled with assorted herbs.  I think I like the idea of these centerpieces because they have a bit more color (even if it's just green) compared to the baby's breath.

But, seriously, the more time I spend online, the more choices pop up.  What about just a bunch of candles? What about a traditional flower centerpiece?  (Most likely not going to happen, but still.)  How about a different lantern on each table - based on what ever I could find at Marshalls/Ross/TJ Maxx?

Luckily, I still have plenty of time to figure it all out...  But I realize that I am going to have to pull the trigger at some point.

How soon did you make decisions about decor?  Do you find yourself changing your mind over and over about all the details involved in your wedding?