Photo guest book
Yes, once again, I’m breaking the rules. Instead of a traditional guest book with lines where guests sign their names, I created a “photo book” using our engagement photos. This book serves as both our engagement album…and our guest book. Guests can sign between the photos in the “white space” and blank pages. Yes, guests can write on the pages of the book. :o) Not only can they sign their name, but they can also leave us a message if they so chose. Love it!
And…since I’m so excited with how it turned out, I want to share it with you now instead of waiting until the wedding. (For the few brides-to-be that have been following my blog, I used Shutterfly.com and highly recommend this service! I simply uploaded my photos, created the page layouts and received it in about a week).
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This was taken up in Mt. Adams.
Day of rest
That’s right. A day without any wedding planning!
I had every intention to tackle my wedding to-do list tonight, but instead Alex and I went for an impromptu run at Fernbank Park with Archie. It was really nice for us to get a night away, not talk about wedding, and enjoy some quality time together with just the “three” of us. The only wedding related thing that came up tonight is that our photographer called to say our engagement photos were almost ready. (yeah!)
A night off from planning was exactly what we needed. I spent more time writing this blog entry than I didn thinking about wedding details, which was a nice change. I love how this website gives me the opportunity to talk wedding with those that want to hear about it…rather than blabbing about every last detail with Alex, who I’m sure could care less if I wear open toe or closed toe shoes on the wedding day. (insert smile!)
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…that means an average two decisions a day!
The good thing is at least 103 decisions or tasks have already been completed and checked off the list of 300.
WOO-HOO!
Next on the list:
* Share invitation proof with family
* Work on reception slide show (team effort between the 2 of us)
* Confirm bridesmaids hair & make up appointments
* Book honeymoon (I received my passport already!)
* Purchase wedding bands (we have to get creative with my ring)
* Finalize time line for the day (photos, logistics & travel)
* Schedule final dress fittings…I think this is about when every bride vows to lose 15 pounds. Knowing my luck, I’ll gain four.
Things are certainly picking up!
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Ever since I heard Alex’s cousin Kristin play the violin for the first time (many moons ago), I had hoped that one day she would perform during our wedding ceremony. That day is quickly approaching and we are honored to announce that she has graciously accepted. Yay!
Her music is absolutely beautiful. I simply can’t describe it in words. I am just extremely happy that the timing of the wedding and her travel plans home for Thanksgiving seem to coordinate. Kristin is Tim and Carol’s daughter, recently graduated from Berklee College of Music and just returned from a European tour with her band, The Young Republic. Many thanks Kristin!
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EEK! Where did the past month go? I feel like I just wrote the six month countdown post yesterday. Yikes!
So, there is this website called www.TheKnot.com which has been helping me organize our wedding “to-do” list and currently it says we have a few things over due.
Oops.
* Announce engagement in newspaper
Do couples still do that in Cincinnati? I know they do in my hometown.
* Book ceremony musicians
I did meet with the church music director and we tentatively selected the songs/musicians for our ceremony. I would love to have a trumpet play “Trumpet Voluntary” as Dad escorts me down the aisle, just like all the weddings back in Minster (St. Augustine Church). We’ll see…
* Finalize invitations
Alex is working on the design and I am focused on the wording. Both are more difficult than one would think!
* Reserve Limo/Bus
Not all limousine companies have limos that seat 26 adults. Got any ideas? I heard A Savannah Nite limousine rentals might be able to help.
*Engagement photos
We are scheduling those for July, probably up in Mt. Adams or downtown, as both are locations that are extra special to us.
* Groom selects tuxedos
Finally, a task that doesn’t really involve me! :o)
So, that’s where we are this week. I have a few other “secret projects” that I am working on and we’ll share those with you on the big day! (I can’t reveal everything about the wedding online! What fun would that be?!)
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You might not meet or notice Bryn Weller on our wedding day, but hopefully her work will leave an impression. I just love how she seems to capture “the moment”. Thanks to Sarah, Kevin, and Katie for the referral!
