I have a question… is it just my family or does this happen to everyone:
The parents… they have always wanted to say “when are we going to get a grandchild” – but they can’t, because you aren’t engaged yet, it’s not “official”. Well, the flood gates have opened. Deadlines are being placed. I’m just trying to decide if I should have gold or mahogany chivari chairs!!
A BABY! How do you tactfully tell them BACK OFF you want to wait a few years?
For now – we’ve got these three lovelies (no, the tattoos are not real – he was Travis Barker):
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We are doing a candy bar… cheap, easy, and looks great. However, I’m faced with a dilemma. Should I go with a theme color (and do variations on that theme color) – for example doing several different colors of brown or orange candy. Or, should I throw the theme out the wedding and just one type of candy, regardless of color, in each jar? Help me decide…
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The samples arrived for the flower girl dresses! Our niece is here (well, I say “our” but until Sept. 6th she is actually Mum Dude’s… details, details). She is visiting from France so she was here to try on the dresses! Notice her ADORABLE French accent 
One excited little flower girl! Now to decide what color sash to go with the Ivory dress… decisions, decisions.
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1. My minister didn’t show up, but his son did and he was an idiot.
2. They played “here comes the bride” when I walked down the aisle and I cried and made them start over, only to hear Willie Nelson when I walked down the second time.
3. My dress didn’t show up and I had to wear a bridesmaids dress
4. I was sweating so bad my extensions fell out
5. We forgot it was the day of the rehearsal dinner and so I had my wedding dress on
6. We forgot to rent lights for the tent…
You will be happy to hear none of these things have actually happened… yet… this is just a glimpse into what my dreams have been lately (nightmares rather). Is this a sign that I’ve lost it? Is my wedding consuming my life? Is this normal because we think about it quite a bit? Do I need a doctor?!?! lol. I really don’t even think we are nuts about planning, I guess I think about it more when I’m sleeping.
Photo booth. I love them. Dude loves them. They also seem to be the one thing guests (not ME) remember about the weddings they attend. Is it worth 1500 bucks is the question?
Should I do it?!?! Please help – I’m starting to get to that “frazzled phase” I’ve heard so much about.
We finally, finally, came to a decision on our caterer. Wow, I’m in sales (and so is mum Dude) and we had a tough time negotiating. The one we really wanted: Culinary Artistry- but, she wouldn’t budge on her prices – in THIS ECONOMY!!! She kept going on and on about how everything is locally grown, organic, she has a relationship with the farmers… question: what does that have to do with the price you’re quoting me for rentals?!? Regardless, we love our final decision: Art of Catering.
Word to the wise: don’t kid yourself by thinking you should get married somewhere that isn’t actually a “venue” – rentals will crush your budget!
One question? Bring in our own alcohol (and pay corking fee) or let them do it (and suffer the mark-ups?) Suggestions?!?!
In college I was required to have an art credit to graduate. I dreaded this. I am NOT artistic – and, all of the classes require 3 hours of class/week and 6 hours of lab time plus countless hours of studio time on your own (I didn’t not have time for this – I had to study party). Anyway, I decided on pottery – turns out, I was quite good at it! Then yesterday it dawned on me, I should put my little known talent to work! I have decided to make 200+ individually glazed and personalized salt bowls.
 From palomasnest.etsy.com I will put each in a little brown box with a note that reads something like “Throw a pinch over your shoulder for good luck”… lucky in love, Jon and Kristina. That needs some work, but you get the idea.
I think I will do red, orange, and brown glaze I will post pics of the final outcome!!
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We estimate that there will be about 20 kids at our wedding under the age of 10. I ADORE children, I want 1 million of my own, however, I want the parents to be able to get wasted have fun at our wedding without chasing a 2-year-old around. So, my solution:
1. 1 Nanny/2 assistants – provided by caterer
2. A kid’s tent to keep them corralled.
3. Kids tables inside the tent with all sort of goodies, games, DVD player, crayons, etc.
This is what I have in mind from the lovely Kate Parker:
 From kateparkerweddings.com But sorry Kate, I am doing this one on my own. I am gaining FOUR sisters when I get married and 2 mothers – they are going to be my Kate! And I can’t wait to see what they come up with.
Thank the lord for friends that can sew. I’m not sure if any of you have tried to look for a ring pillow but in my opinion they are DREADFUL. White lace: Gag. Pearls and sparkles: Vomit. Why can’t anything that has to do with a traditional wedding me m-o-d-e-r-n. Then it dawned on me… one of my very best friends SHANNON!!! She has amazing taste and has her own etsy shop and designs children’s clothing:
And…. this is what she came up with!!! It isn’t stuffed yet but you get the idea. Now THIS is a cute pillow. Modern, clean, no lace or white or yuckiness
You might be asking yourself. Mum. Daaahling. Why on earth have you posted a picture of a potty on our blog? This is a wedding site, not a construction site!
 From photobucket.com And that is an EXCELLENT question. This is not by choice. Trust me, a porta potty at my wedding is not what I had pictured in my head when I was 10-years-old. My Aunt and Uncle that own the vineyard where the wedding is hosted have old plumbing in the house which cannot keep up with 200 guests that have been drinking So, we have to bring in “facilities”. Personally, I would rather use the forest but I may be alone in that…
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