Lady Gaga = Saving Money

Leave it to me to find an article like this...

"Joey, my fiancée, and I weren’t officially engaged until September 2010, but we knew early on in our relationship that we were headed towards marriage. We also knew that paying for a wedding would be one of the most annoying financial undertakings of our lives. Then in July 2009, a Lady Gaga song came on the radio and changed everything. No, seriously. I was incredibly sick of the song, so I changed the station… right to another Lady Gaga song. I changed the station again… to yet ANOTHER Lady Gaga song. I sent a text to Joey: Geez. 3 Gaga songs on at a time. We should put a dollar in a jar every time we hear one. And so started our so-called Wedding Jar."

Read more at: http://offbeatbride.com/2011/03/fun-way-to-save-money-for-your-wedding

Moto as 'Best Pet' ?!?!?

Since we are not having Bridesmaids or Groomsman, should Moto be the 'Best Pet' instead of the 'Best Man'?

http://www.orientaltrading.com/personalized-best-pet-bow-a2-47_1117.fltr?prodCatId=90000&tabId=6

Dresses

I went into my first 'Wedding' Dress store today while at Woodfield with Joni. The store was MDM Special Occasions. I saw a cute short one that went over the shoulder however it had rhinestones on the over the shoulder part which I did not care for. I was not in the mood to try things on and since my camera is broken, I couldn't take a picture of it. I really need to see even if a short dress would look good on me or if it would just make me look like a little kid trying on a puffy dress!

Favors

So not only do I have a coupon for Oriental Trading Company; $15.00 off of $80.00 and free shipping, but I also have two $10.00 free gift cards. Needless to say, I think it would be a perfect time to order the Black and White Swirl Pops, as you get 24 for $12.00, and they would have our personalized message on it! Chris and a few others think it is too early to order them...

Daughter in Law

Chris's father sent a package today with a super heavy saw, which I told him not to ship because it would cost lots of money but he did it anyway. When Chris's dad heard about how upset I was that he wasted the money, he said "Tell my future Daughter in Law that I love her too"...I guess this makes it ok =)

Cake Toppers

So I have no idea if I want a cake, cup cakes or what but I saw some cute wedding cake toppers on this site: http://www.beau-coup.com/romantic-couple-wedding-cake-topper.htm

This one though, I think fits us perfectly...http://www.etsy.com/listing/62866558/video-game-junkie-groom-customized

Wisconsin Wedding?

I picked up a 'Wisconsin Wedding' magazine in one of the places we had to stop at while on our 'Time Share' tour. I thought I would come across some cool ideas but nothing too exciting to catch my eye. I guess I shouldn't expect too much from the Cheese state...

Wedding Print Toilet Paper

Something to make you smile while using the bathroom at our
'Party'

http://www.orientaltrading.com/wedding-print-toilet-paper-a2-3_1526.fltr

Finger Print Wedding Bands

Your fingerprint on your partners ring, Their fingerprint on your ring...Or any variation- that's the idea!

Read more at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/fabuluster

...On Hold...

Due to my car accident, plans might be on hold till I figure out what is happening; i.e. if I need to spend money to buy a new car or not. Either way, I am safe and alive so in all reality, I can still marry Chris but I just might not have a vehicle to drive!

Etching Cream required for Favors

While doing some 'craft' shopping today, I figured I would pick up up the materials I needed to test out the Etched Pint Glasses as favors (http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/how-to_greater_than_drunk_pint.html) because when I Googled info on the Etching Cream a while back, some warned about the smell as well the timing. Needless to say, I first looked at JoAnn's but shockingly they didn't have any; I even asked 3 different workers and even called Chris to make sure I was looking for the right stuff; I did get my test letter stickers from there though. Next I tried Micheals, who I called first to verify that they had it. After searching for a long while, I came across it on the back shelf near the bathrooms; go figure. There were three different sizes, 3 oz, 10 oz and 22 oz, however only the 3 oz size had a price $12.99, which to me seemed super expensive for such a small amount. Considering such, I took the other two sizes and brought them to check out. After hearing the prices though, I went back and grabbed the 3 oz size since I didn't want to spend $40.00 on the 22 oz ounce or $27.00 on the 10 oz not knowing if it was even going to work or if this was in fact what we were going to do. I know that they sell it at Walmart so worse come sot worse, I can see if they have it cheaper. Regardless, I now have the supplies and will test it out later this week on one of my own glasses.

Coupons

I was able to get two Alphabet Stacks today at JoAnn's! Not only were they on sale for 40%, but I also had a 20% coupon so I got them for 60% off - go me!

The Alphabet Stack

While cleaning out my hall closets today, I decided I was way over for filing away paid bills and important papers so I decided to organize my closet's filing cabinet. While doing so, not only did I come across ISAT scores from when I was in Middle School (mind you I scored really bad so I am sure my teachers must have hated me), I came across a Black & White Glittered Alphabet Stack Photo card stock pack I purchased years ago at JoAnn Fabrics; anyone who knows me well, knows that I love Black and White and I am addicted to purchasing 'Alphabet' related things. Needless to say, this card stock pack is perfect for our reception as I can use it for almost everything, invites, centerpieces, name place holders, etc. I will have to go buy another to use for the party though because gosh for bid I touch this one; I need one as a collectors item! Luckily I found them not only on Ebay, but also on JoAnn.com so if they are not in the store any longer, I can just order them online and they are one sale (http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2607&PRODID=xprd571338). Too perfect!

Dream

Had my first weeding dream last night! It was my same black and white party theme, but the reception was huge and there were tons of people from middle school and high school that I never talk in attendance. Then out of no where, everyone started singing the 'Marry You' song from Glee and some even danced. It was cute, but Chris missed it as he had to get his guitar; sounds typical =)

Music

Started picking some music; Mary Ann said that for her wedding her sons just burned a bunch of CD's and then after words she kept them and whenever she listens to them, she's reminded of her wedding. I thought this was a good idea so I started searching for songs that Chris and I share something with or that we love and won't get sick of if we hear them again. Link to our songs so far: http://visauldeyanaweddingplans.blogspot.com/p/reception-music.html