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.

Table Decorations, Heidi Grace Fabric

I was trying to think a little more creatively than renting overlays from the rental company, so this is what I came up with, Heidi Grace fabric from Jo-Ann Fabrics. My mom collected this stuff from every surrounding Jo-Ann's in Ohio (THANKS MOM). This fabric is in high demand. I cannot find it anywhere. I think we barely have enough, but we will make it work. This will be in a circle or square shape over ivory linens on all the round tables at the reception. A bright pink runner will be on the rectangle "head table". I would like to make a few more items with it, but like I said it's a mysterious fabric. If you find it, give me a shout. Heidi Grace Midnight Kisses Large Floral Black.

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?

Oh WOW, a whole month!

So, so much has happened! How could I forget to post. For those of you that have given up on me, your faith will be restored! You are in for a treat! I have photos, photos, and more photos. The final invites are out, I had my wedding shower, bachelorette party, picked up my shoes, and got some jewelry. Here come the posts!

Free Webs

I almost forgot webs.com, formally freewebs. Our friends the Almy's used this to design their wedding website. Webs.com is great because it allows you to set up and paypal feature where guests can donate money to the honeymoon. Since Kevin and I already have a house, this is a great way to contribute to something you know we will use! I was also able to incorporate my blog, photos, videos, a map (from wedding mapper), and hotel rates. A wedding website is a great way to share updated information with our guests and it also allows them to plan a vacation, contact us, or just browse around to see what's new.

My Ring, part 2

Here's the second photo I selected!