Just in case you're wondering...

Our wedding date is set to April 28th, 2012. And we've chosen red, white and black for our wedding colors. Here's some inspiration.

What were your wedding colors?

Discovery

I have made a discovery.

And I'm in love.

While browsing for wedding music which was actually the only fun part so far, I found a lot of people referencing VSQ. I was like what the hell is VSQ. So I googled it and found out that it is Vitamin String Quartet.  (click link to see list on Amazon.)

A string quartet that remakes popular songs. For example Sweet Child O' Mine.


Or Wonderwall.


Awesome.

Then I happened to find one of Fiance's favorite songs, Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix. So we decided to use that as the Prelude. But now that I've found all of these awesome songs, I want to use like every single one of them.

Unity Ceremony

We are debating on which unity ceremony to go with.

1. The Traditional Unity Candle- The mothers will walk down the isle first, light the two smaller candles and then after Fiance and I exchange rings, we use the small candles to light the big one.

Downside? I pour wax all over myself because the first two candles will be lit for a while. Or I catch the whole place on fire. Hey...I'm clumsy. It could happen.

2. Sand.  Like us, not as traditional but is becoming more popular. Same concept as the candle except we'll pour sand instead of light candles. Not to mention, we can put a lid on the big one and save it.

Downside? I can't really think of one right now. I may have to get back to ya.

3. Water. The large cylinder is clear water. The two smaller ones are food coloring. When you pour the two small ones in the large one turns colors obviously. Very visual. Of course, we would use red.

Downside? The mothers' role would be cut out unless they just pour the clear water in first. Kinda lame.

So, let the voting begin!

A gift!

Look what my awesome Dad got me!!

It's a flower girl basket, ring bearer pillow, guest book, pen, and a garter in a set and then a cake serving set. AWESOME. All on Amazon for less that $60.00 (I think).

It's weird seeing the stuff in my house. Makes it more real. Like, hello...you're getting married!

Thanks Dad!

Introducing...

JUMBLE BELLS!!!!

What do you guys think?

With much help from Amy at Life's Journey With a Smile, (ok, she pretty much did everything) I now have a wedding blog.

Isn't the header just amazing? Amy rocks and if you're reading this, THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

The first post was the one from Jumble Mash yesterday, so if you've read it, you can ignore it!

And today, I only have one bit of news.

We have a meeting Thursday at 4:00 to try our BEST to get this venue. It's in our price range. It has a beautiful courtyard and an indoor reception hall. The only problem? This place usually books 2 years in advance. We don't wanna wait 2 years.

Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Saving Money

I am really racking my brain trying to cut costs in every way I can. Weddings are freaking expensive in case you haven't heard.

My awesome dad is covering most of the costs, but the decorations, invitations, programs, and dress are up to me. So how do I save money on flowers?

Step 1.
Decide that fake flowers will be just as nice as real flowers, especially when you have an aunt that is crafty as hell and would absolutely LOVE to put together some nice flower arrangements for you.

Step 2.
Shop around local crafts stores and Wal Mart. Realize that paying $2.00 per FAKE rose is ridiculous and start feeling like a failure.

Step 3.
Call sister and complain. When she seems distracted and acts likes she doesn't care if you can't afford flowers for a wedding, hang up and pout.

Step 4.
Put on a determined face and turn to the interwebs.

Step 5.
Ebay.

Step 6.
Find a seller that is offering 252 red roses for $37.99 with FREE shipping.

Step 7.
Faint.

Step 8.
Realize that it's too good to be true and start researching.

Step 9.
Determine that the seller has tons of positive feedback and the flowers have a 60 day money back guarantee.

Step 10.
Then debate with yourself whether or not it is too early to buy flowers.

Step 11.
Tell self to shut the hell up and click Buy already.

Step 12.
Do a happy dance because you just saved $466.01.

Cha Ching.