7 Weeks to go – can you believe it?!
Wow – it’s gone so fast, hasn’t it?! I feel pretty good about things...the big stuff is shaping up and now maybe soon I can maybe work on the details! The invites are printed, in my hands, and ready to be addressed and mailed this weekend. Of course with the Monday holiday, they won’t go out until Tuesday – but it’s a huge relief to know that they’ll be out in a matter of days. Our (likely) caterer is Viviani’s Catering out of Middleton. I have an estimate request with them, and they’re going to pull it together this weekend. I got a haircut (trim) today and my hairdresser has a friend that just did a tasting with them for their wedding, and actually tasted of one my favorite menu choices! She said that her friend was happy with the caterer and the food, so that made me feel even better about wanting to go with them! Oh - and she said they can be kind of picky, but still liked it - so that's good too ;)
The Bachelorette Party is officially scheduled and invites are out – we’re spending the afternoon starting with lunch, shopping, and wine & chocolate tasting. Then to the Hilton Garden Inn (in the Dells) to get ready for dinner and having some fun! No crazy wild times planned …I’m just looking forward to a nice day & night with my girlfriends!
The next day is a shower that my Mom and Sister are throwing, back in Madison. So that will be fun too! I also have a shower that my good friend Lisa is throwing for me on the 10th…and then another from Carolyn (Ben's Mom) on Sunday, the 28th! How very fun and exciting…and again, weird - that these things are happening for me!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Here's a picture of Amy's Matron of Honor Dress...which looks oddly purple-ish, but it's actually a bronzey-brown color, with the sparkly top area being pretty gold. Describing things is not my talent - but it's very pretty and she looks great in it!!!Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I got shoes...they're multiplying...
Pardon the wacky headline...it's an inside joke that my friend Tricia will understand (and will subsequently have the Grease theme song in her head for the day!). But...anyway - on to the point! I had my first dress alterations appointment today, which of course made me realize (last night) that I needed to have shoes to wear at the fitting! I went to East Towne to do some power shoe shopping, and came across all of two pairs that would even be remotely possible (man, I hate East Towne!) - but I guess the silver lining is that I liked both of them, so I grabbed them and got out of there. I figured at a minimum I could use them as a guide for heel height at the fitting, and then would just have to match it down the line if I found a pair I liked better. After trying them on with the dress, I actually really liked the pair you see here. And, being the bargain shopper that I am - I was quite proud of myself after I realized they are knock off Christian Louboutin shoes that run $875. Craziness. Who knew I had such expensive taste! Not that I have any clue who Christian Louboutin is or have a clue what his shoes look like...it was on Cosmopolitan.com (shown on their website in black) ;) Speaking of - the color in the photo looks much more white than they are - they are actually a champagne beige color, and match the dress nicely.
Pardon the wacky headline...it's an inside joke that my friend Tricia will understand (and will subsequently have the Grease theme song in her head for the day!). But...anyway - on to the point! I had my first dress alterations appointment today, which of course made me realize (last night) that I needed to have shoes to wear at the fitting! I went to East Towne to do some power shoe shopping, and came across all of two pairs that would even be remotely possible (man, I hate East Towne!) - but I guess the silver lining is that I liked both of them, so I grabbed them and got out of there. I figured at a minimum I could use them as a guide for heel height at the fitting, and then would just have to match it down the line if I found a pair I liked better. After trying them on with the dress, I actually really liked the pair you see here. And, being the bargain shopper that I am - I was quite proud of myself after I realized they are knock off Christian Louboutin shoes that run $875. Craziness. Who knew I had such expensive taste! Not that I have any clue who Christian Louboutin is or have a clue what his shoes look like...it was on Cosmopolitan.com (shown on their website in black) ;) Speaking of - the color in the photo looks much more white than they are - they are actually a champagne beige color, and match the dress nicely.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Registry Update
We updated our registries and right now are sticking with Target and Crate & Barrel. We have tossed around the idea of Menards/Home Depot - but we'll see and let you know if that happens. I think I accidentally had the Target registry set to a "private view" initially - but that's fixed now and it should be searchable in stores and online.
Also - if entering a wedding date (Crate&Barrel requires it) - select October 18. I figured that's what the majority of people are knowing the date as.
http://www.target.com
http://www.crateandbarrel.com
We updated our registries and right now are sticking with Target and Crate & Barrel. We have tossed around the idea of Menards/Home Depot - but we'll see and let you know if that happens. I think I accidentally had the Target registry set to a "private view" initially - but that's fixed now and it should be searchable in stores and online.
Also - if entering a wedding date (Crate&Barrel requires it) - select October 18. I figured that's what the majority of people are knowing the date as.
http://www.target.com
http://www.crateandbarrel.com
Saturday, August 16, 2008
A successful dress shopping morning!
The two mom's (Nancy and Carolyn), Amy, Gianna, and I went shopping this morning to find dresses for the big day....and were we successful?? I would say so! Both Mom's bought dresses, and so did Amy! Oh, and I should of course mention that (as many of you know) it's impossible for me to go shopping for dresses and not buy one for myself...it was just too cute! My justification?? I have showers to dress up for! :) And, it was a good two sizes smaller than I normally wear, and it still fit...that's reason enough, isnt' it?!
The two mom's (Nancy and Carolyn), Amy, Gianna, and I went shopping this morning to find dresses for the big day....and were we successful?? I would say so! Both Mom's bought dresses, and so did Amy! Oh, and I should of course mention that (as many of you know) it's impossible for me to go shopping for dresses and not buy one for myself...it was just too cute! My justification?? I have showers to dress up for! :) And, it was a good two sizes smaller than I normally wear, and it still fit...that's reason enough, isnt' it?!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Current and/or most pressing tasks I'm working on...
- Finalizing the approvals we need for the ceremony location and presiding priest
- Finishing invites
- Shopping with the Mom's on Saturday
- Updating our registries
- Getting an alterationist
...of course there's a ton more to do, but these are my key items for the week ahead!
Invites are nearly complete!
Well, my goal of having invites out this week is seemingly still achievable! I have everything designed, I just need to get them printed, and buy some envelopes. I think they look pretty though! I have all addreses ready to go (thanks, Carolyn!)...so as soon as I have the invites in my hands, I'll get addressing and at the post office!
Well, my goal of having invites out this week is seemingly still achievable! I have everything designed, I just need to get them printed, and buy some envelopes. I think they look pretty though! I have all addreses ready to go (thanks, Carolyn!)...so as soon as I have the invites in my hands, I'll get addressing and at the post office!
We started registries at Target and Crate & Barrel
We finally got some registries started at Target and Crate and Barrel! They need some work - but, it's a start! Things need to be added, deleted, and/or moved from one store to the other...but we just had to get a start and remind ourselves of things we needed to do more research on. For example - I registered for a coffee maker at crate and barrel, however...I'm sure I'll find one I like just as much that isn't as costly,or may have different features - maybe still at C&B, or mabye Target. So don't get too deep into looking at them (not to say you would...but...just in case :) ), as we still have some things to adjust before we'd officially say their ready. We've also tossed around the idea of doing something at www.myregistry.com, which basically creates a portal site to anything we might find that is available on the web. Kind of a cool idea, huh? Not sure how well it works though - and for the most part, we'll probably find what we need between C&B and Target.
We finally got some registries started at Target and Crate and Barrel! They need some work - but, it's a start! Things need to be added, deleted, and/or moved from one store to the other...but we just had to get a start and remind ourselves of things we needed to do more research on. For example - I registered for a coffee maker at crate and barrel, however...I'm sure I'll find one I like just as much that isn't as costly,or may have different features - maybe still at C&B, or mabye Target. So don't get too deep into looking at them (not to say you would...but...just in case :) ), as we still have some things to adjust before we'd officially say their ready. We've also tossed around the idea of doing something at www.myregistry.com, which basically creates a portal site to anything we might find that is available on the web. Kind of a cool idea, huh? Not sure how well it works though - and for the most part, we'll probably find what we need between C&B and Target.
Monday, August 04, 2008
We Have a Photographer!
My best friend Brook (who I've known since I was 3 years old!), has a photography business and she has agreed to give up some of her "guest" time to take pictures for us at both the ceremony and the reception! She's very talented...and not just in photography - she's also going to help me with my make-up for the weekend's festivities!
My best friend Brook (who I've known since I was 3 years old!), has a photography business and she has agreed to give up some of her "guest" time to take pictures for us at both the ceremony and the reception! She's very talented...and not just in photography - she's also going to help me with my make-up for the weekend's festivities!
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