Lanterns in all shapes and sizes

We figured out how to hang the lanterns. We will use them to highlight the dance floor and head table. Keep your fingers crossed, hanging them could be complicated.

Target pulls through AGAIN....

Good old Target pulled through on the final accessory. I'm still not sure if I need a clutch but I am sure that it matches my shoes perfectly and it is super cute!

The cake stands alone

Here's my cake stand. A great find at my local Marshall's. I've seen these in all kinds of wedding magazines. I am happy I was able to find one for a good price.

Even the storage bins are PINK....

Take a look at last week's Wal-Mart special. We needed a place to start putting all of the stuff we've been buying lately. We also need to be able to easily travel to the reception hall with all our items. These pink bins were our answer. Who would have thought that our storage containers would match the wedding colors! Yea for the $3.50 sale last week. Thanks Wal-Mart!

Paper Lanterns

I know I told you about paper lanterns early in this process, check out this post if you missed it:
http://tiffwedding09.blogspot.com/2009/03/martha-stewart-at-her-finest.html
But now I got to order the whole kit & caboodle! I've been in love with this concept since I got engaged. I ordered them in all sizes and colors. Anyone looking for great prices on paper lanterns should check out Asian Ideas . They had the best prices by far and the most in stock!

Bachelorette Party

It was so great to see all of my college friends. Unfortunately we did not get a group shot of everyone! Michelle, Ann, Jess, Kendra, and me are pictured in the second photo. My sister and I are pictured in the first. A big thanks to Sarah, Carey, and my mom for coming along too! I think it's best if we stay away from all the details of the evening but I had a great time, just look at my outfit! We went to dinner at a hibachi grill then out to a comedy club. Thanks again!

Final Invites

Here are the finals. My apologies, I had to blur some of the text. Ya never know! Thanks again to everyone for their help. I couldn't be happier with the final project!

Invite Mania!

I want to thank my mom, sister, my bridesmaid Kendra, and her sister Stacy for helping me finish this ambitious project, the invites. Another big THANKS to Kevin for printing ALL envelops, exterior and interior. Also a very, very special thanks to my sister Sam for designing all the graphics including the save the date all while she was pregnant. Here are a couple of photos of us working hard stuffing the envelops.

Some may say these are Barbie shoes....

but I love them! One of my first wedding ideas was colored shoes. I didn't care what color as long as they were bright and different. It is definitely a growing trend according to many bloggers on weddingbee.com . I searched and searched and came back very disappointed. I was trying to match my bridesmaids fuchsia dresses. Finally I went to try on my dress at Jean's Bridal and found some white shoes that were the perfect height. I showed them my swatch and asked if it was possible. They held their breath and said it most certainly was. I think they thought I was a little crazy but they dyed them anyway. Not only did they dye them, they did a WONDERFUL job. I'm 100% satisfied. Here they are.....what do you think???? Fun or just over the top?