Coupons

Today I was not only able to use two 50% of coupons to buy my Wedding Skeletons that I saw earlier this month at Micheal's, but I was also able to use my free Victoria Secrets coupon for free Bridal undies. Like I have always said, coupons not only make everything cheaper but also make everything that more enjoyable!

Ham

Every time I work on Wedding stuff, Moto insists on sitting right next to, or ontop of, whatever I am working on. I think she does it because she knows I am photographing everything I do and wants to be a ham and be in each picture!

50 Days

Since it is 50 days to the weekend wedding, we applied for our Wedding License today. We were able to do it at Kane County since they do 'Weddings' everyday of the week, as opposed to just Friday's like DuPage County. The license goes into effect tomorrow so I can call and make our appointment to be wed at the court house on the 12th like we initially planned. Pray that date is still available as people have only had about 10 days to start booking as they require that you cannot get your license earlier then 60 days prior to the wedding date. Chris said we should be good because he claims that no one will want to get married on the day after a national tragedy - I hope he is right for once haha!

Ballerina Slippers

Who would have thought that out of all stores, Miejers would have my wedding shoes? (http://www.meijer.com/s/df-by-dearfoams-womens-ballerina-flats-with-bow/_/R-206290)? I was looking for my Fila Skeletoes shoes as they had a coupon for $10 off of shoes but just like every other store, they also did not have them. Fortunately though, they did have white ballerina slippers and they were one sale for $9.00 - Of course when I should Chris what I was buying he was like "Um what are these for?" I told him they were for the wedding and the look on his face was priceless; I thought he was embarrassed but instead he said "Wait so you get to wear comfy slippers and I have to wear uncomfortable dress shoes?" I just laughed and told him he could wear flip flops for all I cared.

Female Issues

Earlier this week I started my mini work out routines that work on my flabby arms and baby pouch so that I look better in my wedding dress. Unfortunately, despite the fact that it has been 3 years since I had my surgery to remove the cervical cancer, I am still having issues, with a new one that just surficed this week. Considering such, I now cannot work out for a while due to issues I am having...perfect timing for the wedding no? The one time I was not looking for an excuse not to work out I get one...

Center Pieces

Starting putting together the center pieces today. I think they will turn out ok I just need to figure out how to way them down so that the items stay where places as well as spray paint things a bit more as the true colors are still showing through on some.

I also had time to go through all the table items and put each table in it's own bag so that those helping me set up can just take the bag and put out all the plates, napkins, silverware and suckers without having to ask me for help!

2 birds...1 stone

So today was very hot out and I did not have the air on because Chris and the boys are at his parents and this was the first time this summer I was able to have the air off and the windows open. Needless to say, I knew getting ready for Carri's wedding tonight would not be fun in this heat and my long hair nor did I feel like doing anything after getting home from shopping for a new dress for tonight so I figure instead of me doing my hair appointment next week with no where to go, why not do it today and get use out of the hair style? Overall things went ok...it took almost 3 girls over 3 hours and what I think to be more then 55 bobbypins, 'style' knots, a regular brown thick rubber band and some readjusting when I got home, but overall it was good and what I want for my wedding.
I also hurried up and put my wedding dress on and ran across the street to a neighbors house as I saw them sitting outside and told them that I had a silly request to take a picture of me since my fiance was not home and I wanted a picture to make sure this is what I wanted for my wedding as well as to have a picture to send to my mother.

Crafting

This is how I spend my Friday nights when it is just me and the pets - testing our crafty stuff for the wedding

Spray Painting

While Chris was at diving today, the boys and I began Spray Painting the sticks for our center pieces but unfortunately mid way through we ran out of spray paint. Opps!

September 12th?

So after getting off the phone with my mom trying to help her plane flights for her to coincide with my deaf grandparents flights, I decided to look into what time we can get married on the 12th as maybe I would not have to take off too much work and could instead take of Thursday. Well while looking over the Dupage Court House wedding info, I find that they only marry individuals on Fridays starting at 11:45pm and do apporximately 30 in a day. Needless to say, this totally screws Chris and I's idea of getting married on our September 14th, our anniversary date as that is a Wednesday! Guess I should have looked into this before...Ekk - Oh well, time to look for some other places to get married at that is close by as Cook County is way too far and we are down there enough for court. Maybe Kane?

Brains

Met with Megan today for brunch and we were discussing wedding plans and I was explaining my issues with the need for reverse stencils to do the glass etching as party favors. She immediately responded with an idea to use letter punches on stickers as then they would be reversed - how smart! Needless to say, after I went shopping and bought a dress for my birthday dinner the night before the reception, I went to school to pick up my letter press sets and sure enough, her idea worked like a charm! Thanks for much Meg!

Shopping

Laura and I went shopping today for everything from shoes to centerpiece 'sticks'. We hit up a lot of stores and had lots of time to discuss wedding concerns or things I need to do; even figured out the something new, something borrowed, something old and something blue! I also got an email back from Dena at Stoney Creek today regarding my list of questions; basically she said she will get back to me Friday as she is talking to Eliza our caterer on Thursday. Why can't she answer my non-catering questions now and answer the other ones later as I want to know if I need to buy salt and pepper shakers like now!

Cake Topper

Ordered!