Moving Forward

I bought this for Trevor. A little corny, I know, but I loved it in a disgustingly saccharine sort of way.

So, more than anything, this is just to update you all on where I/we am/are on a few things.

1. I have a Flower Girl!!! Samantha's daughter, Madeleine, will be tossing petals for me and looking thoroughly adorable. I am so excited, you just have no idea... so excited to know that my dear old friend and her family will be making the long trek from San Francisco for my wedding and thrilled that her little girl can play a special role on my big day. It may be a little confusing to have a Madeleine and a Madeline in the wedding (my niece is a junior bridesmaid), but since I can come up with any number of names for my Madeline, all will be well. And now my FML need no longer fret that my bridal party is noticeably incomplete. Yay!!!

2. I DID purchase the Viking ship stamp and it is here and awesome. One of the great things about being at an all women's college is the fact that there are so many crafters here, including my Senior Honors advisee, Babineau. She and I have discussed it and we think that next semester, when we get together twice a week to watch ABC's "Once Upon a Time" and NBC's "Grimm" (she's doing a folk/fairy tale thesis), we will make things for the wedding. NICE. And we're thinking of getting plain glass votive candle holders and decoupaging the exteriors with tissue paper that matches the wedding colors and incorporating the stamp on them. Again, what say you? I'm thinking subtle, but cool and unique. If you're thinking "tacky," "lame," or anything similar, please DO let me know. Honestly. What we're envisioning for the "centerpieces" (since they're easily dismantled, it's hard to call them that) is a hurricane candle in the center of the table with 10 cobalt blue 375 mL bottles of meads and wines (favors) surrounding that and four of the aforementioned votive holders outside the ring of booze, one facing each side of the square tables. And maybe some glittering confetti tossed about. Hmmm...

3. God, I wish there was a cheap way to take care of invitations and programs. If y'all have any ideas, let me know.

4. For flowers, to save money, I think we're going to be ordering from a wholesaler for the boutineers, y'all's bouquets, the remembrance flowers for deceased loved ones, and the flowers for the cake. Right now I'm leaning towards orange lilies, but time will tell... and the bridesmaids' dresses, once decided upon officially, will also determine how this plays out. Amy "Big Baby" Teitelman has volunteered to help with putting the bouquets and boutineers together; any of the rest of you are more than welcome to help. And yes, I totally referenced her by her Juggalo name. This way, the only things I'm having to pay through the nose for in the floral department will be my bouquet, the corsages for the mothers and my sisters (don't ask), and the arrangements for the church.

5. Instead of a guest book, I'm thinking about doing something like this:


This one in particular is from Etsy, but I'm thinking perhaps Josh could throw one together for us quickly... all he has to do is the background, the lettering, and (obviously) the tree... and birds. Then you get ink pads and have each guest put their finger print on as a leaf and sign their name beside it. I think it's pretty awesome. And affordable. And a permanent decoration for the house, too.

6. When any of my IGP ladies call me on my cell phone now, the ringtone that will play is the chorus of Insane Clown Posse's "Juggalo Homies":



7. Finally, I will be in Cincinnati from Friday, November 18th to Sunday the 27th. I know that Ressler will be around that week... who else would be around and available to go shopping for the bridesmaids' dresses with me? Amy? Katie? I believe Erika's trying to work something out, but I understand that finances are an issue. And, for those who will be around, please let me know when you might be available so we can coordinate as best as possible. Also, if you guys want to converse about what you're thinking, please feel free to do so... this is NOT a decision I see as solely mine; not at all.

Okay, that's enough for now, I think. If I think of more, I'll write again soon. Keep ideas and thoughts coming... they are much appreciated.

Love ya, homies.