Latest and greatest!! Sort of!! lol

Not a lot to report on this week. Nicki and I checked out a florist shop and soon we will be dress shopping again. I've given her a deadline so it's time to get on the ball. lol They have picked out their save the date cards but I won't be sharing that online. 

Nicki snapped this picture on our way into the shop. 

And then she snapped this one on our way out because I fell in love with the baskets and flier arrangements!! It's a bit over the top for her wedding but I still loved it!! Can't you imagine how this would look in a country garden?? 

I can share the ribbon we found at the floral shop and the possible ribbon for the bridesmaids bouquets (the pink stripe ribbon. I already picked up blue stripe for Nicki's bouquet ) that I found at Walmart. They all coordinate with the theme and will be used for the ringbearer pillow and the flowergirl buckets). 

The only thing I've purchased this past week was a banner to use as a template for the card box. This one is chalkboard but I'm looking to do one in the colors of the wedding. I just have to find the right paper and string. I can still use the chalkboard one for the wedding shower though so it's sort of like killing two birds with one stone!! Not that I would ever do that...now that I think about it that's not a very nice saying!! lol 

Hopefully after the holidays I will have even more to share although after Christmas both Nicki and Byron will be in school and I have the feeling I will be pulling teeth to get then to appointments!! lol 

Until then hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving!!

Taste Test

Marc and I did a little undercover taste testing again. This particular caterer was recommended by three different friends so we thought we would at least consider it as an option. The food was very good and although I'm still leaning towards using someone local I would not hesitate to contact this company for a future event.

Engagement photo session

This weekend the happy couple finally took their wedding engagement photos (and put their wedding planning mother out of her misery...lol). I knew this was the one occasion I did not want to crash but I did want to have behind the scene photos for the blog (lol). So I knew my little cousin Trice ( the bride who's wedding I did two yrs ago) would have my back. Especially since her husband was taking the pics! 

A little back story on these four. Nicki actually introduced Trice to her husband Guy (who is Byron's best man). And Byron fell for Nicki at Trice and Guys wedding two yrs ago. Now they are there for these two as they go through the wedding process. Add in the fact that the wedding will take place in the same town that they "met" I guess it was just fate! lol 

I love Nicki's make up in this photo. I've never been able to pull off red lipstick. I'm trying to persuade her to film a get ready with me video of her engagement look as well as a series of videos about the wedding planning. So far she's not taken the bait! lol

 

 

In a few weeks we will attempt dress shopping again and miracles of miracles the next shop on the list is actually in my hometown the site of the wedding! lol 

Slowly but surely!

At the moment things have been moving kind of slow but since I'm not one to procrastinate I'm still working on the things that I can. 

Last week this package came in and I was thrilled!! This for sure screams "nautical" wedding! Now as to what they will be used for well you will just have to wait for the wedding day pics!! 

Last week I also picked up the beverage dispensers for the shower. They were originally over $30.00 a piece but being the bargain shopper that I am I caught them on sale for around $15 each!

I completed a couple of painting projects last week as well. The crates at the top originally had a burgundy pattern over them so I covered them with a coat of blue paint and then "whitewashed" over that to get the "nautical/beachy" look I wanted. Did the same with the frame which now just needs a coat of chalkboard paint over the glass for a "take a seat not a side" sign.

 

Nicki and I sat down on Sunday and I printed out a calendar she could add to her wedding planner to help keep her and Byron on track! I also gave her deadlines on some things so we can finalize some decisions as soon a possible. 

I'm one of those people that likes everything planned out well in advance so there is less stress the day of the event. In the next couple of weeks I may share some of the tricks that help me stay on top of stuff so I'm not pulling my hair out in the end!!! 

Latest Wedding Happenings

Technically we are on vacation but a few days ago we visited some local hotels to get a block of rooms set aside! Checked off the list!!! 

Did some under cover taste testing! Can honestly say the food wasn't bad but just not good enough to use them for the wedding day!

Met the "kids" at a local rental office to get estimates for wedding tents!! Thankfully we left the building smiling!! Although I'm pretty sure Marc is trying to figure out a good excuse to buy his own tent!! Lol 

Next on the list is finalizing a caterer as well as the photographer and videographer! These two are going to be beyond busy after this month because in the middle of planning they are moving B near his college campus. 

B starts school this weekend and Nicki is not far behind. Yesterday she got accepted at a local college so that she can finish up her major and get her bachelors degree!! 

The next few months should be very interesting!! Filled with lots of excitement but a bit scary considering all that will be on their plates! 

I did find some metal lanterns (finally) that came close to the quality of the one I found a few months ago. 

And Marc found these at a great price! Will be using them outside at night to add ambience to the venue!!

Other then linen I'm almost done purchasing items for the shower!! I know the year is going to fly by but right now May seems really far away!! I'm itching to decorate! lol 

Bridal Shower Finds

Galvanized Steel beverage tub!

Steel trays (for the perhaps beverages). 

These two will require use of my imagination! 

With the exception of the round trays all of the items were purchased at SAMs Club!! Nicki had requested a pink and yellow themed party and my first thought was a garden theme with a twist! In this case a lemonade stand or at least accents of metal tin accessories. And burlap...lots of burlap and lace!! 

I have been eyeing these items for a while but y'all know me u refuse to pay retail price if I can help it! Sometimes yes but if I can hold out tell a sale I will!! 

Needless to say many of these items were sale priced. 

My one tip this week when it comes to wedding planning is to be patient and when possible check out prices of rental items vs buying them. On some cases it's cheaper to buy the item!! You can always sell the stuff afterwards ( perhaps even to an event planner...lol)

Nicki said Byron wanted to know what I was planning to do with all of the nautical stuff after the wedding. Let's just say one of the rooms in my house will be nautical themed!! lol 

No place like home!!

I'm at my moms home hanging out this weekend. And since the wedding is in my hometown I thought it would be a good time to check out some of the local flavor for guest welcome bags for the grooms parents. 

We started our "scouting" out with a stop on mainstreet at the local welcome center!  

Isn't it the cutest thing ever? 

After we picked up some local brochures we decided to head to some of the local shops which featured unique gifts from the area that could possibly be added gifts to the special bags (I already have something in mind....if the couple approves it). 

  

First stop was the Mobjack Bay Coffee roasters. The owner who was in during our visit was very helpful and even offered us free samples! 

Our last stop was at a local Peanut store. The lady there was friendly as well (they also offer free samples) and told me I could find lots more choices online. I'm not sure yet what we will use or not but I sure had fun exploring! 

It's official we have a date and venue!!

I can't wait to see this venue transformed for Nicki and Byron's wedding next year! We never even got a chance to see the third venue. It would be a month before they could even make an papointment with us and there was no guarantee that the kids would have got the date they wanted. 

Byron finally got to see the site in person a few days ago. 

I'm already imagining friends and family sitting on the front porch! 

While Byron and I walked around taking pictures mom, Marc and Nicki set and chilled!! 

There will be many chances that day to sit and chill!! 

Or walk out on the pier and listen to the waves! 

Soon guest will receive a save the date card inviting them to "Come to Cappahosic"!