Patchwork for the Party

This and the next few posts are inevitably going to focus on the smaller DIY projects we're preparing for the ceremony and reception. Seriously guys, I had about two days after I finished my dress (did I mention that here? If not, the dress is totally done!), and then I was like, "okay, now what? I need something to do." For reals.

But this is the fun part--details!



So on one of many little trips down to AmVets, we picked up some frames to house a "board" (I'm not really sure what to call it) for seating assignments and one for photos. To tie in our colors, we decided that some patchwork would be cool here. I had tons of scraps from making dresses and flowers, so it made sense.



All in all, I spent about an afternoon and a half working on these. From sewing and spray painting...



...to mounting the patchwork, backed with batting and foam core, into the frames.



These pieces will be part of the gift/whatever table and are a little bit practical but mostly just pretty. I really like them.

Okay, so what's next?

DIY Cupcake Stands

A couple weeks ago, on a mutual day off (a rare and joyous commodity), Joe and I headed down to AmVets, our favorite local thrift store to score some supplies for a little wedding project. Cupcake stands!





We filled our cart full of glass and ceramic plates, platters, cups, candlesticks and vases. Vertical elements for height, horizontal elements for surface area.



I liked this milk glass vase.



Once we got our supplies home, all we did was add some glue! We bought epoxy, but found that plane old superglue did the job. We made a few with a two and three tiers, and others as just regular cakestands.



We think this will make for a pretty sweet dessert table, the perfect home for all those cupcakes I can't seem to go two posts without talking about!

Last Chance, Kiddos!

Thanks to everyone who has gotten back to us in the last couple days. To those few others, remember today is your last chance to RSVP (and to reserve at the Best Western!). And with that, I'd like to share with you my favorite RSVP from our friend and Joe's best man Jamie!

Be back soon with a fun DIY project!

Respondez-Vous!

It's that time, friends. We need a yes or a no! So to the stragglers, send us an email, give us a call, text, facebook. Or just tell our parents, that's cool too.
Either way, holla at your girl! Or your Joe. You know what I mean.

Also, I should remind you that if you'd like to reserve a room at the Best Western where we have held a block, you'll need to call there by the 30th (Thursday!) to reserve at the discounted rate (more info here).

P.S., I've heard that people are getting some rippin' deals at the Holiday Inn just up the street.

*The above is an actual card my sister sent to us as her RSVP. Clearly, she is awesome.

Process: Vanilla Cupcakes

I made a batch of the vanilla chiffon cupcakes we'll be featuring at the reception, and decided to take some process photos along the way. For your viewing pleasure, vanilla cupcakes from flour to frosting:

Roses are Red

"painting the roses red, we're painting the roses red, we dare not stop or waste a drop, so let the paint be spread."

Curiouser and Curiouser! The roses are looking lovely, and the gardeners are hard at work to make them perfect for us. While no one is allowed to take pictures in the garden without permit (which we have for the day, no worries) I thought I might take some opportune shots of the garden from afar. And oh what a sight to see!

In other news, we met with our officiant. After searching far and wide for someone with experience, charisma, and a bit of a spark, we met Malissa Jones, who put our minds at ease. Not only is she excited about what we want in our ceremony, but this is her absolute favorite venue of all those she has been to! Now we're working through the ceremony details, working through any bugs in the program. Exciting things!

Stay tuned! The pace is definitely picking up as the date draws near!

I had half a cheeseburger for breakfast.

For reals.

It's starting to get crazy here, guys. SIX WEEKS until the day!

While I'm not totally dismantling my dress (tip number one: don't inadvertenly lose weight while sewing your own wedding dress.. you'll have to fit in that thing!), I'm google-calendar-ing the other 40 million things we need to do. In six weeks. Six.

Siiiiiiiiix.

So this is me freaking out, just a little bit. I don't really have anything real to report. Just that, HOLY CRAP, we're getting married in six weeks!

/End rant.

*Post title courtesy of kaasadasdaslkdj;lasl;dl;jas. And Joe.