Look at the cool RSVP thing I made with google!! Not sure if I'll use it, but I thought it was a neat discovery!! After people fill it out it puts it all in a spreadsheet for me - I love automatic organization!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Back in VA
My trip home was great, I got to spend a lot of time with my family and do some fun wedding planning stuff with my mom!
When I got in on Wednesday Mom and I went to check out the P&L district and wow is it cool! We had lunch at The Flying Saucer which was pretty good! Then met with Stephanie V. who is a wedding coordinator that we were interviewing to do the Day of Coordination (DOC) services and she was really nice.
After that we all went over to the Skylight Room so Mom could see it for the first time and she liked it! Or at least she's humoring me since we already put the deposit down - love ya mom!! :) They did have those big sheets hanging from the ceiling that people do gymnastics in - I think we should leave those up for the wedding so Micheal and I can work out a cool routine. :P
I took Mom to see Loose Park and the construction sign said please excuse our mess, under construction from August 2008 to JUNE 2009! OHHH NOO!! But do not fret, they are taking reservations for next May and June so I'm assuming (perhaps naively) that everything will be done in time. :) But the stand in line day is January 5th (I guess the 4th really) so that is kind of annoying.
Then Diana and I went shopping to buy the fabric for the flower girl and bridesmaid dresses!! We got lucky and found some really nice fabric for the FG dresses and a good liner for the BM dresses ($1/yard - woot!) but didn't find the color I wanted for the BM dresses so I'm still hunting for that.
Mom and I attempted to get some flowers from Sam's to try and practice making flowers but that was a big ol' flop since Sam's selection of flowers stunk! So that's saved for next time.
I had a great time, it flew by WAY to fast! Lots more planning to do so no time to sit down and blog...oh crud, I'd better get back to work!!
When I got in on Wednesday Mom and I went to check out the P&L district and wow is it cool! We had lunch at The Flying Saucer which was pretty good! Then met with Stephanie V. who is a wedding coordinator that we were interviewing to do the Day of Coordination (DOC) services and she was really nice.
After that we all went over to the Skylight Room so Mom could see it for the first time and she liked it! Or at least she's humoring me since we already put the deposit down - love ya mom!! :) They did have those big sheets hanging from the ceiling that people do gymnastics in - I think we should leave those up for the wedding so Micheal and I can work out a cool routine. :P
I took Mom to see Loose Park and the construction sign said please excuse our mess, under construction from August 2008 to JUNE 2009! OHHH NOO!! But do not fret, they are taking reservations for next May and June so I'm assuming (perhaps naively) that everything will be done in time. :) But the stand in line day is January 5th (I guess the 4th really) so that is kind of annoying.
Then Diana and I went shopping to buy the fabric for the flower girl and bridesmaid dresses!! We got lucky and found some really nice fabric for the FG dresses and a good liner for the BM dresses ($1/yard - woot!) but didn't find the color I wanted for the BM dresses so I'm still hunting for that.
Mom and I attempted to get some flowers from Sam's to try and practice making flowers but that was a big ol' flop since Sam's selection of flowers stunk! So that's saved for next time.
I had a great time, it flew by WAY to fast! Lots more planning to do so no time to sit down and blog...oh crud, I'd better get back to work!!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Wedding planning in 5 days?? Can I do it??
Okay, so maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration but I AM coming home to present my Masters thesis at the KU conference and extended that trip a tad to build in some time for family, friends AND wedding planning!! Here's what I'm tackling:
Wednesday: I get in at 11 and my mom is taking to day off to pick me up, go to lunch in KC, meet with my potential day of coordinator (Stephanie!) and then going over to the Skylight room to meet with the coordinator there and have my mom see the venue for the first time! We might do a little shopping that day too for my mom's MOB dress. If we get back in town before the rugrats go to sleep stopping by and seeing my kids.
Thursday: Go to Lawrence, register for the conf, hopefully meet up with Cassie after she gets off of work (although...I realize this will be the first she "hears" of this - I'm emailing you now!!) and then back home for some family time!
Friday: Present my poster at 2:30 then meet up with Bobbie to hang out (hopefully.) :)
Saturday: Breakfast with the Shoves, then spend the day with my dad and step-mom. Going to try and talk her into going to Joanns with me to get the fabric for the flower girl dresses, bridesmaid dresses and any other fun projects we might want to undertake!
Sunday: Mom and I are going to buy flowers from Sams and play around with wedding stuff, nothing big planned, see the kids and get ready to head back to VA on Monday!
Monday: Leave from KC...I still need a ride, anyone interested? :D
Wednesday: I get in at 11 and my mom is taking to day off to pick me up, go to lunch in KC, meet with my potential day of coordinator (Stephanie!) and then going over to the Skylight room to meet with the coordinator there and have my mom see the venue for the first time! We might do a little shopping that day too for my mom's MOB dress. If we get back in town before the rugrats go to sleep stopping by and seeing my kids.
Thursday: Go to Lawrence, register for the conf, hopefully meet up with Cassie after she gets off of work (although...I realize this will be the first she "hears" of this - I'm emailing you now!!) and then back home for some family time!
Friday: Present my poster at 2:30 then meet up with Bobbie to hang out (hopefully.) :)
Saturday: Breakfast with the Shoves, then spend the day with my dad and step-mom. Going to try and talk her into going to Joanns with me to get the fabric for the flower girl dresses, bridesmaid dresses and any other fun projects we might want to undertake!
Sunday: Mom and I are going to buy flowers from Sams and play around with wedding stuff, nothing big planned, see the kids and get ready to head back to VA on Monday!
Monday: Leave from KC...I still need a ride, anyone interested? :D
Sunday, September 28, 2008
I'm inspired!
Things are moving along now and with the purchase of my new all-in-one printer (WOO HOO) I decided to start tackling another project. DIY Invitiations! I created the invites themselves a while ago, and decided to print them out tonight and see what I could put together with the supplies I had around here. So here is my first stab at what I might like my invites to look like!
I wasn't too jazzed at first with the just the invite on the background but with the wrap and the bow it really grew on me! This is definitely just a starting place but I think it's a pretty good start.
Suggestions are welcome. :)
I wasn't too jazzed at first with the just the invite on the background but with the wrap and the bow it really grew on me! This is definitely just a starting place but I think it's a pretty good start.
Suggestions are welcome. :)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Checking Things Off the List!
Wow we've gotten quite a bit done over the past few weeks!! Major accomplishments include booking our reception site and buying my wedding dress!!
On Friday our contract (which included a Dr Pepper clause) was received by The Skylight Room at Crosstown Station and we have officially booked for June 21st, 2009. WOW! Here are some pics, we really LOVED this space the second we walked in. We really feel like it's "us" and reminds us a lot of our time at The Todd in Richmond.
The next thing I checked off the list was purchasing the patterns for my flower girls and for my bridesmaids!! My lovely step-mother has graciously agreed to make these dresses for the ladies and girls in my wedding. It will be such a big help! Here are the BM dresses:
They'll be a nice satin-y orange.
The final and most important accomplishment happened today! I ordered the most amazing piece of clothing that I will ever own and I'll only wear it for one day! My wedding dress!! Here's a link for anyone who wants to see it, I of course I can't post the pictures since Micheal might look at this. :)
http://www.jasminebridal.com/html/en/web1_collection_3_a.asp?id=119
That's all for now!
On Friday our contract (which included a Dr Pepper clause) was received by The Skylight Room at Crosstown Station and we have officially booked for June 21st, 2009. WOW! Here are some pics, we really LOVED this space the second we walked in. We really feel like it's "us" and reminds us a lot of our time at The Todd in Richmond.
The next thing I checked off the list was purchasing the patterns for my flower girls and for my bridesmaids!! My lovely step-mother has graciously agreed to make these dresses for the ladies and girls in my wedding. It will be such a big help! Here are the BM dresses:
They'll be a nice satin-y orange.
The final and most important accomplishment happened today! I ordered the most amazing piece of clothing that I will ever own and I'll only wear it for one day! My wedding dress!! Here's a link for anyone who wants to see it, I of course I can't post the pictures since Micheal might look at this. :)
http://www.jasminebridal.com/html/en/web1_collection_3_a.asp?id=119
That's all for now!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
IKEA - woo hoo!
So Micheal and I made a trip up to IKEA the other day because I wanted to look for vases and votives for potential centerpieces. I had identified a few online that I thought would work; several were too small, but I found ones that I LOVE!! They conveniently come in frosted red and orange and are super cool and unique and will go great in the Skylight Room (which we haven't officially booked yet...I know I know...getting on that this week.)
So here is a trial run - these aren't necessarily the flowers I would use, they are the flowers Micheal got me for my thesis defense, but some mixture of red/orange/pink/yellow gerberas and potentially other orange/red flowers (depending on what's cheap!)
Thinking about putting the silver swirl sticks in it and/or votives around the base of the vase. EEEEE - this is the stuff that is fun. :)
So here is a trial run - these aren't necessarily the flowers I would use, they are the flowers Micheal got me for my thesis defense, but some mixture of red/orange/pink/yellow gerberas and potentially other orange/red flowers (depending on what's cheap!)
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Thinking about putting the silver swirl sticks in it and/or votives around the base of the vase. EEEEE - this is the stuff that is fun. :)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
The Ceremony Site
Barring rain, long lines on January 2nd and/or construction we will be getting married in the Rose Garden at Loose Park in Kansas City, MO. The Rose Garden and the duck pond hold special meaning to Micheal and I as we spent a lot of time just hanging out and feeding the ducks.
The logistics: Since the garden is SO popular they only let you reserve for the current business year. Which means all reservations for the year don't start until January 2nd. So brides and grooms to be literally camp out in line in January to try and get their desired date and time! For us it shouldn't be too bad since we're getting married on a Sunday but I'll still be waiting in line with all the other hopefuls!
Another hitch - they are closing the rose garden in August to start construction/renovations. The bonus - IF they get done it should be as beautiful as ever! The drawback...they say it should be done by next year but aren't willing to commit to that. Yikes!
Here are some pictures!
From top: The fountain in the middle of the Rose Garden; The view from where we'll get married; The duck pond; US!
LOOSE PARK ROSE GARDEN
5100 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
The logistics: Since the garden is SO popular they only let you reserve for the current business year. Which means all reservations for the year don't start until January 2nd. So brides and grooms to be literally camp out in line in January to try and get their desired date and time! For us it shouldn't be too bad since we're getting married on a Sunday but I'll still be waiting in line with all the other hopefuls!
Another hitch - they are closing the rose garden in August to start construction/renovations. The bonus - IF they get done it should be as beautiful as ever! The drawback...they say it should be done by next year but aren't willing to commit to that. Yikes!
Here are some pictures!
From top: The fountain in the middle of the Rose Garden; The view from where we'll get married; The duck pond; US!
LOOSE PARK ROSE GARDEN
5100 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
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I've had quite a few people ask how our wedding is going and what we have and haven't done so I decided to start a wedding blog to keep everyone updated on important info!
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