Arts & Crafts

Ladiessss,

I hope you enjoyed your weekend :) and you are currently watching the Redskins beat the Cowgirls BUTT! haha.

Melissa decided to come visit today so after some much needed shopping we came back to my apartment and I showed off my arts & crafts box .. basically one thing led to another and we were inspired to work on Save the Dates! With April's ideas, Melissa artsy-ness and my vision we came up with this:

VAWLAH! We didnt have any other numbers besides the green, BUT i'm not going to lie, I really like the green accent with the yellow and damask. These are rough drafts, but I think it's pretty close to the final ;)

What do you think?! I LOVE them!

they're back!

Once again the creative department for our wedding - -aka April & I (mostly April) came up with an STD design! Dang those STD ideas, they keep coming back ;) haha.

This is a rough draft! The picture will be different.

Front & back:

Front: (With the pull out date)

The yellow circle will either be a magnet or a sticker - - still need to figure out which one is the most cost effective.

I am planning to have these sent out either 6-9 months before the wedding. It's better to get them out sooner than later, especially with people's busy schedules. I hope all of you have already marked your calendars!

What do you think!?!

Signed, Sealed & Delievered!

venue status:
I am proud to say that we have officially booked the Westin as the venue for the wedding reception next year! I signed the contract and gave our deposit today! :)

We are moving right along!

that is all haha!

THE ONE.

HI GIRLS =) I fell in love today. It was the first dress I tried on. I almost threw up, I loved it so much -- and as most of you know, wanting to throw up is a good thing for me! haha

I told Drew that I love this dress ALMOST as much as I love him. April and I went to Blush Gowns - a bridal consignment shop in Newport News. At first I was little skeptical, but love does come unexpectedly ;)

Check it out:

NOW... let's hear what you think ;)

Say Yes to the Dress

Here are the two dresses that I really liked during our first wedding dress shopping experience. I definitely want to keep looking...

Option 1:

Likes: lace, low back, details

Dislikes: price (haha)

Option 2:

Likes: price, simple, elegant

Dislikes: doesnt scream bride - I could wear it to the next Marine Corps Ball

Update: April is coming to visit next weekend (August 27th). We will be going to a wedding dress consignment shop! If you want to come up/down to Newport News that Friday I will be making an appointment for that afternoon!

Let me know your thoughts on the two dresses and/or if you want to come to the next wedding dress excursion :)

... til next time!