Break

It has been a crazy couple of days. All of a sudden, Matt has decided that he wants to have a mass wedding. I think it's partially because of his grandma. She suggested that we use their priest, who is also a family friend, and Matt liked the idea. When he told her that we weren't having a mass wedding, she flipped a little. She told him that she didn't know if he would preside over a non-mass wedding, so on and so forth. Well, he agreed to do it, and I haven't even ok'ed it with the priest at the church! It's a little frustrating.

I told Matt that the main reason why I don't want a mass wedding is because my dad isn't Catholic and it's unfair for him to be singled out during the ceremony. It's supposed to be about us, and the mass thing is so not me. Some fighting and arguing occured afterwards. We came to the compromise that we would see if we could individually receive communion and that way we can do what Matt wants to do, and at the same time, we won't need to have my dad singled out.
I'm still not too happy about it, though. I just don't understand why all of a sudden he wants to do a mass! I think it's mainly his family that wants it, not him. Which, if that is the case, pisses me off...

I have been on a wedding break. I started a new job, and have been constantly there. Today has been my first real day off, with nothing to do, and nowhere to go. I think I'm going to take a little break from wedding planning for a few weeks. Although, today, I did get some things accomplished.
1. I canceled my original hotel block
2. I called the church (and the priest is going to call me back)
3. I called the transportation company (but, of course like always, have yet to receive an answer)
4. Contacted my possible DOC!
I'm waiting to receive a quote from my potential florist and I'm really excited, but really nervous! I'm scared it could end up being out of my price range!!!

I think I'm going to be taking a little wedding break. Or at least not doing nearly as much as I was!

Update on Florist, and DJ meeting

This past Tuesday, I went back to my parents' to pick up Harper dog from a very long stay. I had a meeting with the florist and also a d.j. while back there. I met up with my florist, and I was AMAZED with what he came up with! I would never have imagined it, and everything he has drawn up for me looks amazing! I can't wait to go back and see some more examples he has for me. The end of September will be my next meeting! I'm so excited about my flowers! I have never seen anything like it! He talked about how he pulled inspiration from myself and my dress and my personality. I keep saying it, but I'm SO EXCITED!!!

After my florist meeting, I went to meet with a potential d.j. I went in with the mindset of "I will not be sold". I started talking to him, and I was impressed. I decided to come back and think of it some more, then make my decision in about a week. I just don't want to do the same thing I did with my florist, but I have had a lot of recommendations for this company, so I think I've found or d.j!

I'm so looking forward to getting all of our vendors finalized!!!

Yahoo!

I have no wedding related things to blog about, today, but I'm happy and excited to report that I am now employed! I had a job interview with a vet's office last thursday, and I thought it went well. I decided not to get my hopes up because, lately, whenever I have I didn't end up getting the job. Today, I got a phone call asking if I was still interested in the position! Hell yes, of course I didn't say that, but that's what I was thinking. When I got off the phone, I jumped up and down and told my family. We were all excited that after 2.5 months of being un-employed, I finally had a job. GO ME!!

Cutting Woes

We have already decided about what we will be giving out as favors. Now, my only problem is finding a way to cut the paper for those favors. We will be giving 2 in. terracotta pots, and attaching seed infused paper to them. While I was looking at different paper, yesterday, I came across a picture where the person glued the paper to a stick, and stuck it in the pot with some grass, and used it as an escort card. I LOVED it. We were still trying to figure out how to pull it all together as far as the paper and escort cards. So, I went on the search for seed paper that was cut like a flower. I came across a few sites with them, but it was ridiculously expensive for only 12! I've already found seed paper at $10 for a pack of 25 (normal 8x10) sheets. Now, I just want to find something to cut the paper into a flower cut out. I really don't feel like cutting 160 of them by hand. But, I also don't want to spend the money on those scrapbook cutting machines. Ugh... why does everything I find have to be so hard to do? Ah, the things you do for your dream wedding!

Guestbook and Angela and Andrew's wedding

I got out of the shower yesterday, and found a box on the bar. I realized that it was from mypublisher.com, and immediately ripped the box open. Inside, was our photo guest book! I thumbed through it, then thumbed through it again. I L-O-V-E it!! I can't wait to use it. Some of the pictures were kind of blurry, but not bad at all. Plus, I was happy that I found a coupon online and got $20 off my book. In the end, I paid about $15 including shipping. Now, I just have to find some archival pens!

Of course, I HAD to get a page with Harper!

Yesterday, we went to Angela and Andrew's wedding. It was beautiful, and elegant. Angela wore an amazing dropped waist, strapless gown with gorgeous beading. Their reception was in a beautiful building. The food was delicious, as she has a hard-core traditional Italian family. Just the eating took about 2 hours!! After, was all the dancing. There were a few mishaps as far as music, but everything seemed to work out in the end. They're going to Italy for their honeymoon, and I'm so jealous!!! They are such a great couple, and I'm so happy for them!

Good day

I had such an amazing day, today! Well, we've had a really great wedding week. Last weekend, we went back home and went to a different hotel. I LOVED the manager we worked with. She was so accomodating, and the price she gave us was fantastic. It was perfect for our guests.

Today, I went home to drop off Harper, and then went to a meeting with my "new" florist. He was amazing. He asked a lot of questions, and I feel like he really sees what I'm envisioning my wedding to be. When we got done, he told me how sophisticated my wedding is and everything. He said how it sounds really different and imaginative. He, also, said how he'll have some mock-ups of flowers for me in about a week and a half, then I can decide whether or not I want to book him. I'm so excited!!!!

Then, when I got back to my apartment, I checked the mail, and we got our Save The Dates!!!! They came out perfect! I just need to slap a magnet on the back, and print off the papers, and I can mail them out! We're waiting until, January, so I have plenty of time, but I'm really happy with the way they turned out!

Experiment - Dying flowers

Matt and I left for the weekend, but before we left, I took a picture of a blue spot on my mums! There were actually quite a couple on the petals, and I was really excited!!

day 2

When we returned the following day, I noticed that near the middle of the flowers, there was a blue-ish hue to the petals. There were, also, string like colors of blue on the bottom of the petals.

day 3

Today, they pretty much look the same, but I think that we need to purchase some flowers that are actually buds rather than in full bloom so there is more time to have the food coloring go through the flower.

day 4

I recently purchased a sample pocket fold from cardsandpockets.com. It came in the mail today, and it was great. They're really inexpensive as well. The only problem was that it wasn't the same color that I had thought and it wasn't the correct size for my invitations. When I went to see if I could get the correct pocket fold in my color, it wasn't available. But I didn't waste my $5 purchase! I did use it to get some measurements for my own DIY pocket folds. Here's an idea of what mine will look like, using the pocket fold that I received from cardsandpockets.com.

I, also, ordered a photobook from mypublisher.com, today. I'm so excited to receive it! It's going to be used for our guest book during the reception. I was also really happy because I found a coupon for $20 off, so I only ended up paying $10! I'll update when I get it!! yay! For now, here's our "online" version!