China

So I registered at Macy's for the china set that I would love to have. And then I took it off, because I found this set...

They only thing that is different between the set I picked and this is the white design between the silver lines. OH AND NOT TO MENTION THAT I PURCHASED MY ENTIRE SET FOR $10!! Yup, $10.

Heres how: I went to a thirft store once day and found this set, I asked the worker if the price on the one plate was for the whole set, and she said yes! Then, I asked if it was on sale, and she said YES!!! This is what I got:

9 Dinner Plates

7 Salad Plates
7 Dessert Plates

7 Saucers
8 Tea Cups
1 Serving Plate

1 Serving Bowl

Now I know you are saying - well this isn't a full set - No its not, but thats okay because there is a website that I can go and get all the piece individually. I can finish the entire set for less that $200 - WELL WORTH IT!!!

Bridals Show Lessons

So I went to a bridal show a while back. And I learn and recieved alot of information including some great gifts!!!

What I learned:
1. China is too expensive! But I still want it cause my family actually used theirs and I will too.
2. Some companies are just there for the brides and parents who want to spend a fortune on one day

3. Bridal shows are better when you have not book a single vendor yet

4. There were only 2 bakers, and NO florist at this show

5. I got way too much informational pamphlets.
6. I did get some useful gift certificates - ecspecially the one to Longaberger Baskets!! I am so totally using that one!

7. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT!! - I want this at my wedding for cocktail hour!

Guest Book?

So we all know that there are about a million different types of guest books, and its really hard to choose which one to buy. You can get books, picture books, plates, pictures, the possiblities and endless. I decided to go with the picture frame because I will never look at the actual book again....

Total price for the pen, matte, and frame = $25

I love Michaels & Hobby Lobby... their 50% off sales will save my budget BIG BIG BIG TIME!

Unity Candle

So since we have broke the bank with certain services, everything else needs to be cheap for the wedding. So, while I was at Hobby Lobby today, I noticed that a packaged Unity Candle Set would cost about $25. THEN sitting next to the packages of sets, were the bases - costing about $20.

So I figured I could get the candle, the tapers, and three vases for much cheaper.... here it goes:
1 Plain White Unity Candle = $6
2 Plain White Taper Candles = $2
2 Taper Holders in Glass = $12
1 Unity Holder in Glass = $8

TOTAL = $28

After the sale - THAT I DIDN"T KNOW ABOUT.....

=$14.50 with tax

I was pleased. Now all I will do is tie some nice ribbon to the candles and the holders and it will be perfect!

P.S. I also added a picture of what the centerpieces would look like before I add the ribbon on it...

DJ & Cake

We BOOKED THE DJ!!!!

yay - I'm jumping for joy, you have no idea!

Now its time for the baker to be booked. We are starting to look at bakers, have about 4 that would be available, so hopefully we can settle this issue soon.

We have an idea of how we want the cake to look. We were thinking three tiers - white buttercream, with a simple music scroll wrapping around the cake and the topper would be a trumpet and a clarinet. (still considering putting the standard people on top too... what do you think?)

Save the dates

I finished the save the dates and they look amazing! They all got sent out and everyone was very happy with them. Now on to the invitations!!! Imagine the Save the date listed earlier with a dark blue cardstock behind it with four white-stamped brush stokes surounding the magnet. They look wonder and I was even please that my Fiance helped me piece them all together with out any complaints! Thanks again to him & his mother!!!

Appoligies

I appologize so much for not updating - I've been uber busy with teaching and things. Anyways I will start posting tonight and get everything updated!!!