A Winner?

In honor of Gisele and Tom's engagement. Is this the winner? Might be!

Urgh, 2 more

Option 4


Option 5


I have the feeling I should probably leave this alone for awhile and come back to it in a month but I just really want to cross it off my list!

get me away from the adobe illustrator...

we now have an option 3, with rounded corners perhaps??

Sneak Eat 2

Way back when I really really wanted a mashed potato bar but logistically it just does not work in our space and having a seated meal but having guests get up for their mashed potatoes seemed cumbersome. The solution? Three varieties of mashed potatoes served in one glass after the salad and before the entree. Caramelized onion gravy on the side.

Better? Or Worse?

Option 1: Jennifer & John



Option 2: Madonna & ARod

You are Invited...

So I am cool and I obviously changed the names, date, location to show you my first draft of the invitation design. Can you tell I am going through GG withdrawal tonight!

I was in love with it at first but now I am feeling a little blah about it, I think I want something more creative...

Sneak Eat

I never talked about what we decided for the food did I? Well here is a sneak peek (eat) at our hor d'oeuvres.

• marinated pulled pork in potato cup (pictured above) - yumm, we are also going to make some for vegetarians
• wild mushroom and chevre tart - delicious
• baked artichoke and parm on brioche
• baked puff pastry with apple and goat cheese

We will probably add 2-3 more but these were definitely our favs.

The Dress?

OK well it isn't "THE Dress" but since I can't really post about that I thought I would share my plans for the rehearsal dinner dress.



I ordered this fabric from Fabric.com, I loved it so much and couldn't find a way to weasel it into the wedding, my fiance thinks we have too many patterns already and I think he is probably right, so my mom offered to make me a dress from it!

Seriously, I don't know how Amy Butler does it, her patterns keep getting better and better, it was even hard to choose one! But I picked the August Fields, Sunrise Grey, I liked that it went with the feel of the wedding but I could definitely wear it again.

The pattern is from Butterick, not sure if I am going to do a belt yet but this gives you an idea (the style without the collar).




So excited.

C to the B

I know I am a little biased but I love the wedding goodies we got at Crate&Barrel last week. I did get the cake stand with dome I mentioned and then these tea lights, 2 per table. I think they go perfectly with our "vintage modern" theme.

Dear Gossip Girl,

SPOILER ALERT! Do not read if you have yet to see tonight's episode.

Image found here.

Are you really going to make Eric or Serena be Rufus' son/daughter? Please do not let it be Serena, that is too creepy for words. And why do you make Blair look so gorgeous, she even cries beautifully, I am beyond envious.

XOXO,

Me

P.S. Did anyone else think Chuck was going to burn down the apartment, thus killing Lily? Why didn't he throw the letter in the fire instead of that fancy bucket, tres confused.

P.P.S. Please make Aaron shave his molester stash before he and Serena seal the deal.

Oh Wait!

I can cross one more thing off the list, I got my shoes today!


I found them at Lori's in Highland Park. They have more locations and a website, click here for info.

Update on the To Do List

It isn't looking all that bad!

Cut pouches

Silkscreen Out of Town totes

Sew pouches for invitations

Silkscreen tank tops

Stationery sets for bridesmaids (Gocco is not cooperating)

Favor cards

Welcome tote tags (just need to be printed)

Shred paper for favor boxes

Pick fabric and make ring pillow

Signs for food/dessert buffet/drink bins

Sign for Polaroid book/props

Table numbers

Seating cards

Coat check tags (SO cute but necessary?)

Save the Dates

Invitations

Menu Cards

Programs

Thank You cards

Finish wedding website

Register

Flowers (eek, another big one)

Order Out of Town totes supplies (water bottles, advil, pepto, popcorn,etc.)

Book Honeymoon (all hotels done, just need flights and rental car)

Wedding bands

Groomsmen suits

Groomsmen gifts

Flower girls/ring bearer outfits

Write vows/choose readings

Order beverages, alcohol, for drink bins, etc.

Wrap favors

Cut paper for favors

Order favors for 21 under

Take home boxes for dessert

Buy tea lights

Hair trial

Makeup

Shoes

Jewelry

Finalize music

6 Month Mark

So I have been absolutely horrible with keeping up with this blog but if any of you are still reading I am going to try to be more consistent in the final 6 months. Things are really coming together, the save the dates have been received to rave reviews, my dress came in, but there is still so much to do!

When I was home in MN for Thanksgiving I got to try on my dress, it is huge but better too big than to small. I love the dress but I just wasn't sure how much I loved me in the dress. Must get cracking on the gym schedule for sure.

I also got to see my custom belts I had gotten made for the bridesmaids in action, they are so adorable no! For the privacy of my friend I did crop her head out but I promise you she does indeed have one.