I will obviously be wearing this through the ceremony and for pictures, taking it off at some point during the reception to be replaced by the hair flower that I made :) Final pictures of that are to come...
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.:Ash:.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
decorations [part one - ceremony]
As promised...
These are the decorations that will be hanging on the pews at the ceremony. Remember: I am having a rustic fall wedding. I'm not really a flower person, so we are doing a lot of grapevine & fall colored leaves. At first glance, you might think this is totally non-traditional -- IT IS & I love it. When I finally finish everything, you will see how well it goes together. Many kudos to my FMIL for making all of these fabulous decorations :) Enjoy!
Next up: ceremony - part two
These are the decorations that will be hanging on the pews at the ceremony. Remember: I am having a rustic fall wedding. I'm not really a flower person, so we are doing a lot of grapevine & fall colored leaves. At first glance, you might think this is totally non-traditional -- IT IS & I love it. When I finally finish everything, you will see how well it goes together. Many kudos to my FMIL for making all of these fabulous decorations :) Enjoy!
Next up: ceremony - part two
until next time,
.:Ash:.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
[much needed] break!
Hopefully you have enjoyed the facelift that I gave my pretty little blog. I think it's cute!
On a related note, I am SO READY to be done with my Summer Training it is almost disgusting. My work has been done since Monday, and I finally can get it all off my plate tomorrow morning. Class is supposed to only last a half a day and then I am definately going to tear out of there on my way to good ol' OH!! I will be stopping at one of my 'maids cute little house for a much needed wine night. I am excited to introduce her to my Spanish friend, Red Guitar [a perfectly wonderful red wine that I have recently discovered].
In the next month-and-a-half I will be wedding cramming, a.k.a. attempting to finish up all of my wedding details so that when school starts again in South Carolina I will have no major worries [we will see how that goes]. I've got big plans :) You can expect to see lots of pictures of decorations, flowers and other things that my FMIL has already made. She is fab, and I'm totally excited to be able to dedicate some time to my beloved wedding!!
Check back, and pray for me as I make the 10 hour journey tomorrow afternoon! YAY!
[i can't wait to see my FH, boy do I miss him!]
On a related note, I am SO READY to be done with my Summer Training it is almost disgusting. My work has been done since Monday, and I finally can get it all off my plate tomorrow morning. Class is supposed to only last a half a day and then I am definately going to tear out of there on my way to good ol' OH!! I will be stopping at one of my 'maids cute little house for a much needed wine night. I am excited to introduce her to my Spanish friend, Red Guitar [a perfectly wonderful red wine that I have recently discovered].
In the next month-and-a-half I will be wedding cramming, a.k.a. attempting to finish up all of my wedding details so that when school starts again in South Carolina I will have no major worries [we will see how that goes]. I've got big plans :) You can expect to see lots of pictures of decorations, flowers and other things that my FMIL has already made. She is fab, and I'm totally excited to be able to dedicate some time to my beloved wedding!!
Check back, and pray for me as I make the 10 hour journey tomorrow afternoon! YAY!
[i can't wait to see my FH, boy do I miss him!]
Saturday, June 20, 2009
[shhhh] it's a secret.
He won't even know it is on here, so Kandee, if you're reading, don't let him look -- it is a surprise!!
My mom and I spent an entire day last time I was in Ohio looking at wedding bands. After looking and looking we also did some learning:
Stainless Steel: very lightweight, affordable, scratches easily, can not be resized
Titanium: a little heavier, a bit higher priced, many design options, scratches easily, can not be resized
Tungsten: a little heavier, middle of the road priced [$300 and up], many design options, can not be resized
Gold/Silver: didn't even look at either because they are all really narrow, and would not even be flattering in the slightest on the FH's large hands. These are [by far] the most expensive but can be resized.
The very first place we looked, I found something that I loved. It was tungsten and at a reasonable price. As we searched, the same ring kept showing up at other stores, usually at a higher price. It became very interesting to hear what some of the jewelry stores were telling us about each material. Most of the rings I kept being drawn to were Tungsten. It is the most reasonably priced material and has the best durability. I don't know about you, but my FH always has his hands in something. Like me, he will be wearing this ring for the rest of his life so I'd personally like for it to last. At the end of the day, I decided that Tungsten would be the best fit. I didn't purchase anything at the time, but had a greater understanding of what I was looking for so I could continue to look. **random fact: he doesn't really care what his ring looks like, his only request was no diamonds **
...fast forward two weeks...
I bought his wedding band today. It was a decision that I knew I would just have to find the right deal to make. When I was at the mall today wasting time, I stopped in to get my ring cleaned. The jeweler tried to sell me this exact ring for $350. I knew I could find a better deal, and boy did I!
Tungsten, 9mm, lifetime warranty, comfort fit band, and can't-beat-it-with-a-stick price! I am so excited to get it in the mail! A lifetime warranty on a band like this is a blessing. Most jewelers we visited offered this service as a one time deal for a decent upcharge [on top of an already very high ticket price]. Apparently when given direct pressure, tungsten may shatter. Well, have no fear! Lifetime Warranty! Since this material can not be resized, if the FH ever needs another size [or by some freak accident breaks it], we can just send it back, and they will send a new one. Pretty fabulous if you ask me!
Bottom line: If you're looking for a wedding band, SHOP AROUND!
That's all for now. I'm excited!
My mom and I spent an entire day last time I was in Ohio looking at wedding bands. After looking and looking we also did some learning:
Stainless Steel: very lightweight, affordable, scratches easily, can not be resized
Titanium: a little heavier, a bit higher priced, many design options, scratches easily, can not be resized
Tungsten: a little heavier, middle of the road priced [$300 and up], many design options, can not be resized
Gold/Silver: didn't even look at either because they are all really narrow, and would not even be flattering in the slightest on the FH's large hands. These are [by far] the most expensive but can be resized.
The very first place we looked, I found something that I loved. It was tungsten and at a reasonable price. As we searched, the same ring kept showing up at other stores, usually at a higher price. It became very interesting to hear what some of the jewelry stores were telling us about each material. Most of the rings I kept being drawn to were Tungsten. It is the most reasonably priced material and has the best durability. I don't know about you, but my FH always has his hands in something. Like me, he will be wearing this ring for the rest of his life so I'd personally like for it to last. At the end of the day, I decided that Tungsten would be the best fit. I didn't purchase anything at the time, but had a greater understanding of what I was looking for so I could continue to look. **random fact: he doesn't really care what his ring looks like, his only request was no diamonds **
...fast forward two weeks...
I bought his wedding band today. It was a decision that I knew I would just have to find the right deal to make. When I was at the mall today wasting time, I stopped in to get my ring cleaned. The jeweler tried to sell me this exact ring for $350. I knew I could find a better deal, and boy did I!
Tungsten, 9mm, lifetime warranty, comfort fit band, and can't-beat-it-with-a-stick price! I am so excited to get it in the mail! A lifetime warranty on a band like this is a blessing. Most jewelers we visited offered this service as a one time deal for a decent upcharge [on top of an already very high ticket price]. Apparently when given direct pressure, tungsten may shatter. Well, have no fear! Lifetime Warranty! Since this material can not be resized, if the FH ever needs another size [or by some freak accident breaks it], we can just send it back, and they will send a new one. Pretty fabulous if you ask me!
Bottom line: If you're looking for a wedding band, SHOP AROUND!
That's all for now. I'm excited!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
[sorry] about the lack of updates
I have been SUPER busy with the end of school, DYING to see my FH, and my summer classes. As soon as school was out, I raced off to Ohio to see my FH, I absolutely hate being away from him! While up there for a week, I did some decoration approving and met with my wedding cake baker to design my cake.
I am very impressed with everything that my FMIL has made thus far, and she is still pluggin away! I can't wait to be back there for a month and be able to help, and brainstorm with her. I will have lots and lots of pictures to upload - my cake, decorations, boutonnieres, my bouquet, bridesmaid flowers, centerpieces etc. Everything is totally originally created, from ideas I have gathered along the way but mostly from just putting things together. I am so excited to see everything come together!
[I can't believe I will be married in LESS THAN 5 MONTHS!]
At any rate, I am super busy and tired from my all-day-long teacher education classes and will be finally done with those SOON. I can.not.wait. to be able to devote ALL of my time to wedding things :) I promise I will have lots & lots of pictures when I get my camera to Ohio & the fabulous decorations! Keep checking in!
until then...happy hot summer!
I am very impressed with everything that my FMIL has made thus far, and she is still pluggin away! I can't wait to be back there for a month and be able to help, and brainstorm with her. I will have lots and lots of pictures to upload - my cake, decorations, boutonnieres, my bouquet, bridesmaid flowers, centerpieces etc. Everything is totally originally created, from ideas I have gathered along the way but mostly from just putting things together. I am so excited to see everything come together!
[I can't believe I will be married in LESS THAN 5 MONTHS!]
At any rate, I am super busy and tired from my all-day-long teacher education classes and will be finally done with those SOON. I can.not.wait. to be able to devote ALL of my time to wedding things :) I promise I will have lots & lots of pictures when I get my camera to Ohio & the fabulous decorations! Keep checking in!
until then...happy hot summer!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
a fall wedding [in ohio]
Chances are, it will be cool. Recently [last year] in Ohio, the fall was very mild and temperate through November. I am hoping for a repeat, but as we all know weather can be so unpredictbale. I have been trying to plan ahead and decide on something that will work for me. I want something special, yet reasonably priced. My [wonderful] parents have offered to purchase whatever I decide on, but my [fabulous] FMIL has also offered to make something. I sure do feel like she is doing SO MUCH already, I would like to spare her where I can! At any rate, I have been leaning toward [faux] fur because I think it also applies to my country rustic wedding theme. This is where I'm at now.
This is where I'm at now. I like the champagne tint in it, as my colors will be browns and fall-ish. This is something that I will only wear briefly, maybe while we're outside getting pictures and waiting around. I will maybe be photographed in this only a couple of times, but I have seen beautiful bridal pictures with these types of shoulder wraps, that have turned out BEAUTIFULLY! We'll see.
Anyway - must I mention that I only have 2 more 1/2 days of school?!? I am SO THRILLED to be [almost] out of school and in Ohio where I can focus on my wedding details!
Happy Tuesday all!
Monday, June 1, 2009
[how] cute.
these are absolutely darling. If I were rich... and weren't planning a wedding on a budget... I might splurge. [BUT] both of those make these little dears impossible. At any rate, savor their Monday cuteness:
quite possibly the most adorable measuring cups i have ever seen.
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