The sense of smell can really define a moment and bring back memories. That is why I have been saving this discontinued tube of Bath and Body works Plumeria Body Cream for about a year. It's what I used to use all the time, and is last one out of my stash. Friday, I shall break the seal. And who knows, maybe I'll reseal it after the wedding, and then open it a year from now and sniff in the memories. :)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Scents and Sensibility
The sense of smell can really define a moment and bring back memories. That is why I have been saving this discontinued tube of Bath and Body works Plumeria Body Cream for about a year. It's what I used to use all the time, and is last one out of my stash. Friday, I shall break the seal. And who knows, maybe I'll reseal it after the wedding, and then open it a year from now and sniff in the memories. :)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
More Great Ideas From theknot.com
I have to admit, half of the things I am doing for the wedding were all stolen off the internet, and more than likely, from theknot.com. A lot of them were actually ideas that I had, but didn't know how to execute. This is a perfect example.
Being such a photo junkie, it's always bummed me out that people take pictures at events, promise they'll email to this person or that person, and then never get around to it. *Raises hand* Guilty! Hopefully, these reminders will encourage everyone to share with everyone else.
Being such a photo junkie, it's always bummed me out that people take pictures at events, promise they'll email to this person or that person, and then never get around to it. *Raises hand* Guilty! Hopefully, these reminders will encourage everyone to share with everyone else.
Friday, October 24, 2008
More Paper Goods
Currently working on the menu card. Ok, more like obsessing over the menu card.
I'd initially wanted to list all of the vegetables in the Wellington, but now am not so sure. Why? Because it messes with the design. And should I write "DINNER" or "ENTREE"? It's things like this that make me roll my eyes at myself.
One thing I can check off my list is the placecards. I have to admit, I love how they turned out. Nice and simple. :) Now I just have to fold them all. (See dotted line below)
Our meal will be all vegetarian, but there are a few vegans in the group who will be recieveing vegan meals. These folks get the little birdie on the back of their card.
From a design standpoint, I've been really inconsistent with the way I've handled these graphics. I would totally fail Corporate Branding 101. From a wedding standpoint... I just want it to look good. :)
I'd initially wanted to list all of the vegetables in the Wellington, but now am not so sure. Why? Because it messes with the design. And should I write "DINNER" or "ENTREE"? It's things like this that make me roll my eyes at myself.
One thing I can check off my list is the placecards. I have to admit, I love how they turned out. Nice and simple. :) Now I just have to fold them all. (See dotted line below)
Our meal will be all vegetarian, but there are a few vegans in the group who will be recieveing vegan meals. These folks get the little birdie on the back of their card.
From a design standpoint, I've been really inconsistent with the way I've handled these graphics. I would totally fail Corporate Branding 101. From a wedding standpoint... I just want it to look good. :)
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Oh No They Diient!
A ranch dressing fountain???
Oh yes they did. Where was this when I was planning? When my Maid of Honor gets married she WILL have this at her wedding. Oh yes. She will.
Suggested Dipping thingies: fresh veggies (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, celery), potato skins, chicken strips
In my research, I also came across these alternatives -
A nacho cheese fountain. NACHO CHEESE!! Sorry, I am still reeling over the ranch dressing. I don't know if I can even start thinking about melted cheese yet.
Suggested Dipping thingies: tortilla chips, mini tacos, breadsticks, cocktail sausages
A BBQ Sauce fountain. I'm a vegetarian, but I can still see the beauty of it.
Suggested dipping thingies: buffalo wings, ribs, chicken strips
I love America! :)!
Oh yes they did. Where was this when I was planning? When my Maid of Honor gets married she WILL have this at her wedding. Oh yes. She will.
Suggested Dipping thingies: fresh veggies (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, celery), potato skins, chicken strips
In my research, I also came across these alternatives -
A nacho cheese fountain. NACHO CHEESE!! Sorry, I am still reeling over the ranch dressing. I don't know if I can even start thinking about melted cheese yet.
Suggested Dipping thingies: tortilla chips, mini tacos, breadsticks, cocktail sausages
A BBQ Sauce fountain. I'm a vegetarian, but I can still see the beauty of it.
Suggested dipping thingies: buffalo wings, ribs, chicken strips
I love America! :)!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Is it Enough?
Should I have done the candy bar? With personalized aqua m&ms? The chocolate covered oreos as favors? Signature drinks? A sparkler exit? Bubbles? Should I have rented a black and white dance floor? Hired someone to do our lighting? Should I have splurged on that Liancarlo dress? I mean, you only get married once. If you're gonna do it, then DO IT.
right?
I feel like I've invested so much into planning this day, but all of a sudden it feels like I have nothing to show for it. Whatever the heck it is I've done for the past 10 months... it just doesn't feel like it's enough.
right?
I feel like I've invested so much into planning this day, but all of a sudden it feels like I have nothing to show for it. Whatever the heck it is I've done for the past 10 months... it just doesn't feel like it's enough.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Houston, we have a menu
Salad
Modified Greek Salad (sans red onion, avec cucumber)
With Balsamic Vinagrette or Red Wine Vinagrette
Entree
Vegetable Wellington, on a pool of Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Balsamic Green Beans
Dessert
Wedding Cake - Chocolate Mint or Lemon
Modified Greek Salad (sans red onion, avec cucumber)
With Balsamic Vinagrette or Red Wine Vinagrette
Entree
Vegetable Wellington, on a pool of Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Balsamic Green Beans
Dessert
Wedding Cake - Chocolate Mint or Lemon
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
ONE. MONTH. LEFT. OMG.
In exactly one month from now.... my hair will be done. I'll be either having lunch with my maid of honor or we'll be getting our makeup done. (I guess I'd better start finalizing that day-of timeline). We'll be either really giddy or really emotional. Or both. I can't believe it is so close.
There is so much to do. It's maneageble, but it's still a lot. So much has happened since my last entry. I don't even know where to start!
The biggest thing is that we switched venues. What a disaster that whole situation was. But we are starting fresh and hopefully this will be even better than what we'd originally planned.
Our new venue is.... wait for it.... our local indie theater! We are both really excited about this. We've even been scheming a few fun surpises for our guests. There are a few details that need to be ironed out (like where I'll be "hiding" as our guests arrive), but overall, I think we are going to have so much fun with this. :)
Other than that...
- we've written our vows
- i've gone in for my first fitting
- had a hair and makeup trial
- had an amazing wedding shower
- had a great bachelorette party the same night
- my fiancee got a tux
- we both got our halloween costumes
- i've learned how stress can physically affect your body
There is so much to do. It's maneageble, but it's still a lot. So much has happened since my last entry. I don't even know where to start!
The biggest thing is that we switched venues. What a disaster that whole situation was. But we are starting fresh and hopefully this will be even better than what we'd originally planned.
Our new venue is.... wait for it.... our local indie theater! We are both really excited about this. We've even been scheming a few fun surpises for our guests. There are a few details that need to be ironed out (like where I'll be "hiding" as our guests arrive), but overall, I think we are going to have so much fun with this. :)
Other than that...
- we've written our vows
- i've gone in for my first fitting
- had a hair and makeup trial
- had an amazing wedding shower
- had a great bachelorette party the same night
- my fiancee got a tux
- we both got our halloween costumes
- i've learned how stress can physically affect your body
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