Flowers!!!!

I have never been a flower person but as of late I'm obsessed. Flowers can create such a great atmosphere! They can set the tone but they are expensive. I found a wonderful website of a floral and decor company in Hawaii. Such beautiful pictures!!

http://www.yvonnefloral.com/

Please check them out. They have such gorgeous pictures and I have gotten so much inspiration. Now if only I had a butt load of money...

Bouquets

Everyday I find a different bouquet and I think about changing my colors. Currently I'm in love with reds, pinks, and oranges. All images from the knot

YUM YUM

Today was my tasting. The food was great. I have decided on my entree, salad, canapes, and my signature drink. We also ironed out the final details - where to place the lounge furniture, cookie bar, dance floor, cake tables, etc. It only took 1 hour and everything is done! So now if I can get on with my to do list, all will be right with the world.

The show must go on

Now that the shower is over lets talk wedding again. The RSVP deadline is July 7th. My to do list is getting longer. I have yet to drop any poundage and my dress is being shipped today! Over the next week I will compile my ceremony music for the string quartet and gather a few must take photos for the photog. We have a tasting and final detail meeting on the 30th. I have to order the dance floor. Find ceremony decor. So many things to do.....

Flowers

I have decided to take on the task of becoming Martha Stewart. I made my invitations for the shower and the wedding. I'm like my own coordinator. Since I'm super anal and organize, it should be a breeze right.....LOL! This will definitely be a team effort. I don't know much about the various type of flowers but I know what I like. Orchids, hydrangeas, rose, peonies(won't be used in the wedding)...to name a few. Since I'm sticking with the classic theme, I don't want too much green. Black and white is greatness to me. I'm thinking white roses and hydrangeas, with a few cymbidium orchids. The bridesmaid will carry roses and my bouquet will have roses with cymbidium orchids. The hydrangeas will be in the centerpieces along with the roses and orchids. I have ordered my centerpiece vases. So now a flower trial. On Sunday, I made a very small centerpiece, a bouquet, a corsage, and a bout. Here are a few pics. I need to do a few more trials but I think its not bad.

Bout

Corsage

Top view of centerpiece

Side view of centerpiece

Bouquet

More Shower Pictures

Water bottles

Sexy Stuff!!!!
More gifts


Designer Panties game

A few friends

I will take a picture of the invitations and the game gifts.

Oh La La...

My lingerie shower was a blast!!!! The colors were pink, black and zebra. I'm not good with pics so of course I forgot to take pictures. One of my bridesmaids happen to get some shots. I was involved in the planning as I'm picky. Yea I know but whatever! So....I made water bottle labels and CDs as favors. The gifts were given in a zebra print take out box with pink tissue paper inside. The food was yummy. Fajitas! We also had cupcakes and martinis! I had a great time!!!! We played a few games, although I'm not a fan of games. The first was "What is the bride wearing." Its funny the answers you get! Some folks really don't pay attention. The 2nd game was "How well does she know the groom." My MOH asked my honey 12 questions and for every question I missed I had to take a shot. Mind you I'm not a drinker!!!!!! AT ALL!!! It was brutal. I'm confident that I know him but the questions were stupid. For example, what does he eat on his hot dog.....it depends. I did use a life line and one of my friends took a shot for me. The last game was "Designer Panties." The guests were broken up into teams and had to design my honeymoon panties. The dirtiest panties came from the oldest folks in the room. They have been married for 25+ years so I guess dirty works, LOL. Here are a few pics! Enjoy!

We put the CDs on the tables

The room

The food - Pink frosted cupcakes YUM!

Me

The CDs

It has happened...

Someone wrote in an additional guest on the RVSP card. The person received a polite email....Due to limited capacity, blah, blah, blah. I think my mom will have a issue telling people no. She has already mentioned we forgot so and so. Ummm...I didn't forget anyone. This will be a hassle.

In other news
My bridesmaids are throwing my a lingerie shower this weekend. My honey is so excited - he's a boy and stupid. I will have some pics on Monday. I will also have a few flower samples. I'm a one stop wedding shop.

The DJ contract has been signed. The only vendor I'm lacking is the videographer. Oh! My dress is being shipped on June 23rd. I had a panic attack last week about the dress being too short. I ordered a petite so I wouldn't have to get the bottom altered. The hem of the dress has a scallop finish that I didn't want to lose. Granted, someone could have altered the dress and left the hem in tact but I wasn't thinking. The petite is 3 inches shorter. I had a friend at work measure me, LOL! I went to a different bridal salon to try on the dress again and get their opinion. All signs point to it will be fine. I'm just anxious. I was measured with my heels (that aren't my wedding shoes since I can't find any!!!!) so if all fails, get a shorter heel. Right? I'll keep you posted.

RSVPs

So far 12. Is that good or bad? My mom is so excited. She calls every time there is a new one in the mailbox. My concern as with every person planning an event....why don't people RSVP?!?! Its the strangest thing. Do you like to sit and eat? If so, RSVP!! We also had a random request from our website for an invitation. Seriously.....Granted we would love to invite everyone we know but space and budget is an issue. And why do people feel the need to bring a guest? This event is for my family and friends. Not you and your random guest! So we specifically put the number of seats allotted for each guest. I know there will be folks that write in other guests. The biggest hassle.....

Maybe I should add hiring security to my growing To Do list.

What issues did you have with RSVPs?

Invitations

My invites are black metallic pocketfolds with fairway (stardream mats) and quartz paper. I was thinking about a bellyband but i decided against it. I just made a 2x2 square with our crest on it. It looks so regal....if you have any questions please feel free to ask!!!!!!

Mail Time!

Its been a week with no post. I've been busy. The invites are complete and have been mailed!!!! (I will post a pic when I get home) That is the biggest relief ever!! Now on to programs...I need to find a design. Wish me luck.

In other wedding news - I have a DJ. I received the info from a friend and his prices are the greatest. I will be signing the contract tomorrow. I'm so excited. The only thing left are the flowers. Did I mention I doing them myself. I'm pretty confident in my skills. My honey says I should start a wedding business since I have turned our study into a wedding studio. I wouldn't mind.....Its a thought. I love planning parties. I have already started on my honey's surprise 30th. He does read the blog so I'm not worried about him finding out.

Some really big checks this week. I'm excited.

Once you find something stop looking

Its so true. Oh the agony!!! I have decided to change my font and my paper color on my invitations. Seriously...what is wrong with me???? Everyday there is something different I want to do. All because I keep looking at things. I have to stay away from blogs and the knot and just close myself up in a room with no computer or personal interaction. I called my mom for help and her response....If you want the other paper get it. NO! I don't want the decision to be mine! This is her wedding. If this wedding were mine.....I would just die!!!! This decision is horrible. I'm slowly losing it.

So today at lunch I went to get the new paper. This has turned out to be a $100 decision. Just for more paper and what will I do with the other paper? Wasteful!!!! So.....I do a test page and I don't like the new paper. URGH!!! I'm killing the girls I work with by showing them a different invitation everyday. They will be glad when this wedding is over too. LOL! Luckily, I can take the new paper back minus the pack I opened.

The morale...when you make a decision stop looking for other things. Heck, I might even stick with my original font.

Printing all over again....

So....I have printed my invites and ready to assemble. I realize I hate the font!!!! So tonight I have to revise and reprint. URGH!!!! I'm over it.....

Eye Candy

Candy buffets are all the rage these days. I like candy but I could do without it. If executed with greatness they could be FAB! I have only seen 1 candy buffet in practice and it was nice. The buffet had candy and popcorn which I'm not a fan of either. I've decided to have a cookie buffet!!!! I heart cookies. Now I'm on the hunt for cookie buffet photos.....Let me know if you have a good source. Here are a few candy and cookie buffet shots. Enjoy!

The first 3 pics are from Amy Atlas

Wedding Bee

Rebecca Thuss

Toast and Tables