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