HOLD UP WAIT A MINUTRE

Things are on hold for now. SO lost his job but he has an interview for a new one. So once we get the verdict on the job situaiton then everything is back on and popping...but for now...we are on hold.

BO-K CRYSTALS

I saw a bride with this cute crystals in her bo-k and thought ooooo I want some too. So I went and grabbed a bag of beads and some wire and BAM done. I have about 30 of them (I'm gonna put them into the bo-ks and the corsages) And now my hands are killing me. :)

STAMPS

I have to say of all the "wedding" type stamps I like these the most.

GOT LIST

SO far here is all the stuff that we have for our nuptials.

1. Guest book/album. And extra pages and page protectors. (since we our photographer is just going to take the pictures and give us them on a CD)
2. Everything that we need for the inviations.
3. Everything that we need for the save the date cards.
4. Everything that we need for the thank you cards.
5. The covers for the programs
6. The components of my veil
7. Flowergirl basket
8. Ringbearer pillow
9. Favor boxes
10. Rose Petals
11. All of the components for the flowers (i.e. bo-ks, boutineers, corsages, etc)

SAND FRAMES

HMMMMMM this is a thought....THINKING HARD!

(found this picture doing a google search)

Sandframes was doing them but I found out that they aren't....then I found out that a knottie Miahandme (via a google search) used this frame umbra ether frame, so I'm going to look into getting one from my local Kohls or Target. I like this little cute one from Oriental Trading and its cheap....Hmmmm again, thinking, thinking, thinking, My only issue is that its only a 4x6 size, but I guess I could put it into a cute shadow box afterwards. Here are some more DIY Tips to making one....SAND FRAME DIY

Sand Ceremony Wording.

Courtesy of Weddingbee.com: The Groom commences the ceremony by pouring a portion of his sand into the empty vase. The Bride then pours some of her sand into the center vase. They keep doing this, alternating colors creating a layered effect until the center vase is almost full. Then to complete the ceremony, they can simultaneously pour their sand into the center vase. If you are having your ceremony directly on the beach, a nice touch would be having your officiant scoop up a little sand from the beach with a sea shell and pour it into the small bottle to symbolize the building of the foundation of the relationship and to give you a memento directly from the beach. For examples on how you might word the ceremony, check out this site: http://www.celebrateintimateweddings.com/ceremonysand.html Here are some phrases that really seem to capture this type of ceremony: “Officiant: _________ and _________, may your love always be as constant as the never-ending waves, flowing endlessly from the depths of the sea. Just as there will never be a morning without the ocean’s flow, may there never be a day without your love for each other. or Officiant: _________ and _________,today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand; one, representing you, _________ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, _________, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else. When the two are blended together they represent an entirely new and extraordinary love relationship. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that forever enriches the combination. As you each hold your sand the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one. The life that each of you have experienced until now, individually, will hereafter be inseparably united, for the two shall become one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.” The ceremony can also be planned to include your parents or children, giving each their own color of sand. Of course you don’t have to be having a beach ceremony to incorporate this into your wedding.

HOBBY LOBBY SALES

Gotta love the 50% off bridal blow out when it comes to bargains....So far this seriously small budget event is on track. I got EVERY flower that I need to DIY the bouquets, boutineers, and corsages and only paid $75 which normally would have run me $150. YAY for sales.

I still need to get some combs for my veil, and a few more stems for the jumping broom. And pins or holders for the boutineers. But besides that I am DONE!

CHECKING THAT OFF THE LIST!

FAVORS

As with everything this is a DIY project..... I got the idea and the picture from Style Me Pretty

MY DREAM DRESS!!!!!

Here was the what I didn't want in a dress....
1. Could not be a "traditional" dress type
2. Could not be an actual bridal gown.
3. No tulle or lace (they both make me itch)
4. No rhinestones and things like that....it needs to be simple.

What I wanted in a dress...
1. "destination" type dress
2. really cute bride's maid dress

And that trip to David's Bridal changed all that, and I thought that I found the perfect dress at David's. Well guess what NOPE it wasn't it. Today I went to a scrapbook store in the outlet mall to get some stuff for my daughter's girl scout troop, and in walking the mall (needed a lil' retail therapy and a lil' fitness in the process) I stopped at Group USA. Why did I do that????

I started looking at the Destination dresses and found THE DRESS. And how I know it was THE DRESS I started crying when I saw myself in the mirror. The top is covered in rhinestones (#4 on the no no list) It has tulle (#3 on the no no list.) And the best part is that it doesn't need any BODY ARMOUR!!!! I had on a strapless bra and I didn't need to change into a long line bra. NOW THAT WAS A HUGE PLUS!!!!

Here is a picture of me in THE DRESS...its a little big in the top and its long, but that's nothing that a good seamstress can't fix. but here is the kicker....the David's dress was $600. The Group USA dress is $190.


***sidenote....Excuse my jeans & my baby phat flip flops in the corner ****

*dress removed because honey might be sneaking around looking*

MENUS

***RECEPTION MENUS***

FOR THE COCKTAIL & BAR AREA

TABLE NUMBERS


MENUS

RSVP

****RSVP WORDING**** I can't take the chance of folks not getting the hint.

____ Number of Seats Reserved (Number was filled in by us)


____ Will be there.


____ Will not be there.

RSVP cards as well as on the RSVP section of the website:

Your cooperation is important to us.
Please be aware that your RSVP dictates your seating at the reception. Should you NOT respond prior to the date indicated,
we will assume you will not be in attendance.
Therefore, we will be unable to reserve a seat(s)
for you at the reception dinner

then once we get the RSVPs back then we will send a card that says thanks and THEY HAVE TO BRING IT WITH THEM TO THE RECEPTION I think that we are gonna send the CD favors then as well

and if they havent RSVPed before the deadline then we will send a post card with this one it....


This is a courtesy card to let you know that we have not recieved your r.s.v.p. Therefore it is with regret that we will be unable to accomodate you with seating. Even though you aren't in attendance, you are in our hearts.
God Bless you.
Bride & Groom

CAKE....CHECK

I discovered that one of the moms of my daughter's girl scout troop makes cakes. And guess what she is going to make it for $FREE.99. So cake is DONE!!

CARDBOX IDEAS

I know that we are having a small wedding so I am thinking of ideas for our cardbox. I was looking for a ideas. I came across this mail box and I like it.



Off to Archivers for the needed components.

Another Day another Deal My shoes..... Coloriffics Sierra @ Davids Bridal for $73.00...My price $8 at the local Salvation Army Thrift Store....I'll take an actual picture of them later.

TODAY'S BUDGET FRIENDLY FINDS

Head piece: $2 it was on clearance. The original price said $22 (savings of $20)

LINGEREE....

The Budget Diva strikes agan.

I went today to grab a long line bra so that I can go try on dresses on Sunday. What would've cost me $56.00 only cost me $14. I went to an outlet store of a department store and found exactly what I needed for

$14!!!!!

CRAIGSLIST

OMG I have to say that Craig's List is a dayum good site. I have found sooooo many vendors. Now to schedule some interviews and visit some sites. I will keep ya posted.

MENS ATTIRE

Since we are going for a casual look here is what I think I want the dh & bm to wear and just change the color of their shirts for them to be diff from each other.

DIY PROJECTS

My first DIY project....Our Guest Book/Album. It will be a cross between a scrapbook, wedding picture album, and guest book all in one.

Album $10
Extra page protectors $5
Paper to cover it $3
And the tag on the cover .50

Total for book $18.50

A LITTLE MORE INSPIRATION

(again all from the knot.com)

The Programs....Except we will use Japanese paper from Paper Source


I know that everyone has done this with their shoes but I'm going to do it too. I have a hot fix gun and I'm not afraid to use it.

MORE INSPIRATION

More Inspiration from the knot....

The Cake only I want Chocolate ribbon instead of the white.


DIY Jewelry Idea.....

INSPIRATIONS

From the Knot....amberandjeff....(not exactly sure what her knottie name is) but she pulled off the colors and I just hope I can do the same.

FAMILY LIFE CONFERNCE

Family Life Conference Kansas City (Overland Park) Sheraton Overland Park Hotel 6100 College Blvd Leawood, KS 66211-2403

Event Dates: 03/26/2010 - 03/28/2010

About the conference

How will your marriage be remembered?
Marriage is defined by memories. They can be memories of joy and fulfillment or pain and heartbreak. It all depends on how well you apply the principles that make marriage thrive. For thirty years, the Weekend to Remember conference has been helping couples create the kind of memories that build a healthy marriage. Remember your marriage. Remember this weekend.

Weekend to Remember is a weekend marriage conference that teaches God's design for marriage and family. The environment is fun, non-threatening, and sometimes hilarious. And it's a wonderful time for couples to refresh good marriages or heal troubled ones. There are over 150 conferences in cities all across the U.S. each year. Registration is open to individuals, couples, or groups. Whether you're engaged, newlywed, or remarried, enrich your marriage and begin a godly legacy for your family by attending a conference in a city near you. Or plan a memorable getaway to a destination of your choosing.


Conference Schedule
What you and your spouse will hear during the Weekend to Remember marriage conference is not just one couple’s opinion on marriage. Instead, it is the result of more than three decades of biblical research by a team of men and women who distilled what it takes to have a successful marriage and family. You will learn about timeless blueprints for marriage, commitment and communication, and about romance and resolving conflict.

Friday Night
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Registration

7:00 - 7:30 pm - Welcome to your Weekend to Remember

7:30 - 8:30 pm - Why Marriages Fail,
Identify and understand the 5 threats to marriage.
• Difficult adjustments
• The world's pattern
• Inevitable difficulties
• Extramarital "affairs"
• Selfishness

8:30 - 8:45 pm Break

8:45 - 9:30 pm - Can We Talk? (Discuss factors that make communication difficult as well as tips on how to listen and express yourself well with your spouse during the weekend.)

9:30 - 9:50 pm - Application project.

Saturday
8:00- 8:30 am Resource center and ballroom open

8:30 - 9:20 am Unlocking the Mystery of Marriage Realize God's plan for marriage.
• Marriage is far more important than you may have thought.
• There is opposition to God's purposes for marriage.
• Recognize that your spouse is not your enemy.

9:20 - 9:35 am Break

9:35 - 10:25am From How to Wow Achieve God's plan for marriage by leaving, cleaving and becoming one flesh.

10:25 - 11:40 am Application project (for married couples)

11:40 - 12:30 pm What Every Marriage Needs, Discover how your marriage is dependent upon your own personal relationship with God.

12:30 - 2:00 pm Lunch break (lunch not provided)

2:00 - 3:05 pm We Fight Too, Conflict is common in all marriages. Recognize the goal of marriage is not to be conflict-free but to handle conflict correctly when it occurs.

3:05 - 3:35 pm HomeBuilders application project.

3:35 - 3:50 pm Break

3:50 - 4:45 pm Marriage After Dark, A satisfying sex life is the result of a satisfying marriage relationship. Uncover intimacy from God's perspective.

Saturday evening Date Night - on your own!

Sunday
8:15 - 8:45 am Staff Opportunities meeting (optional)

9:00-10:30 am Woman to Woman & Man to Man, God has given husbands and wives different roles. Spouses attend separate sessions to learn how God has defined their role in marriage.

10:30 - 11:15 pm Make it Personal application project.

11:15 - 12:00 pm How Marriages Thrive, Learn the three essential elements to a healthy marriage

12:00 - 12:30 pm Leaving a Legacy, Detect and implement your family's legacy.

12:30 pm Conference ends

12+ MONTHS NOVEMBER 13, 2009 AND PRIOR

(USING THE KNOT PLANNER)

Begin envisioning your wedding --- formal hotel or friend's loft? Backyard barbecue or exotic beach? (in the process)

Decide on a budget and hash out who's contributing. (done)

Pick your preferences for a wedding date and time, (DONE 11/13/10) and finalize after okaying with important guests, location, or officiant.

Begin interviewing wedding consultants (if you'll have one) AND / OR start asking family AND friends FOR local wedding vendor recommendations. (in the process VaughnsEventsKC or Topeka Weddings)

Brides: It's never too early to begin thinking about your gown. Start by figuring out what style will look best on you. (in the process)

Start interviewing caterers. (in the process....SOUL FOOD....Hill House or Peachtree)

TO DO LIST

I am gonna be a busy little bee....MY DIY TO DO LIST

*WEDDING PROGRAM
*Reception Menus
*Bridal Party T-Shirts
*OOT Hotel Bags
*Monogram for cake table
*Save The Dates
*INVITES
*THANK YOU CARDS
*all enclosures (RSVP cards, direction cards,
*FAVORS
*cds
*bouts & corsages
* BO-Ks
*CAKE TOPPER
*Guest Book & signature mat
*AISLE RUNNER
*door letters
*Memory candles
*bathroom baskets
*KIDS TABLE
*bridesmaids tote bags
*bridesmaids journals
*rehersal dinner invites & food
*bridesmaid luncheon & food
*oot newsletters
*marriage covant certificate
*veil

STATS UPDATE

Our stats!

Wedding Date: November 13th, 2010 (The weekend after our 10th year wedding anniversary)
City/State/Country you're getting married in: The Kansas City Metro Area
Wedding Colors: Tiffany Blue (Pool), Red (Apple), Chocolate, platinum and white
Budget: $15k
Formality: Semi-Formal
Number of guests: no more than 200!!!!!!
Wedding Website: http://perryandnicole.weddingannouncer.com/
Bridal Party: One maid of honor and possibly one bride's maid; a best man and possibly one groom's man; 2 Jr bridesmaids/candle lighters (still haven't figured out what their role will be) a flower girl (who will be 10 at the time) and a ring bearer

CUPCAKES TAKE 2

this is what i want my cupcake tree to look like only in blue with a red ribbon instead of white with a pink ribbon.

COLORS.....COLORS

Well we are back to just the Tiffany and Chocolate with the hints of Red.

SAVINGS, SAVINGS, SAVINGS

Ok so I know that I want a dress that is a sheath, it can be either empire waist or natural (I think that I look ok in either one). I went looking for a dress today and found the perfect one and its CHEAP!!!! Yeah it will require a few alterations and I want to add a blue ribbon for a "train".

Here is a picture of the dress...and it cost $99.00, YAY FOR CHEAP! Dress found and out of the way CHECK!