How fast will hair grow?

Oh no....

Don't cut your hair, 3 weeks before your wedding...

I was tired of my bangs getting in my way, so I chopped them..

I think I cut them waaaay too short.

OMG.. I have a little over 3 weeks until my wedding.

What did I do?

the fun will never end

My friend Jessica and I were talking and Maya's daughter's party came up. She said it was nice. Then she asked if they had RSVP'd for the wedding. I said No. Why do you know if they are coming? She said that they were waiting for me to call them. That if I called them, they would come. I was like thats weird. Why couldn't they just send the RSVP card back? Jess said she didn't know but thought they might need reassurance that it was okay to come.

So I said I would call them tomorrow. Jess said, hey call them now and call me back.

So I agreed.

I got Maya on the phone and she basically told me that they aren't coming. So I said okay, bye.

So I called Jess back and asked why I would have to call to have them tell me they arent coming? She said she had no idea, she really thought they were coming.

I'm just really pissed I had to call them. I guess she still wants to be bitchy.

extras

What is with people wanting to bring random people to my wedding?!!

Edit: Everyone who received an invite had the persons invited listed on the invite. No one with the exception of two people got an invite that said "and guest".

So if the invite says Mr. and mrs. Jack and Jane Doe. That doesn't mean Jane can bring her friend Sue or her two kids Billy and Molly. That means that she can bring Jack unless she checks with me first and gets permission to subsitute for someone else.
oh and kids were not listed at all. Why? because they weren't invited!! Nope not at all. I'm sure they thought we were silently inviting kids because mostly everyone has added on their children, but you are mistaken.

No you can't bring your best friend if your husband can't come. I would be willing to pay $100 for your husband to come party with us, but not some random person I've never met... oh and you want to bring your two kids? to an evening wedding with an open bar out in the country surrounded by open vineyards (with no fences!!) where they can wander off and never be seen again?

um no. The venue isn't exactly kid friendly.

i should have wrote at the bottom of my invite, no substitutions or exchanges allowed. Most everyone I've talked to has assumed that if the invite is for two people, they can just bring any two people, it doesn't have to be who is listed on the invite. Plus.. kids are never mentioned on an invite, so if it doesn't have your two kids names on it, thats okay. We really did silently invite them.. no need to check with us before you send your RSVP back.

Oh and your neighbor/cousin/best friend/old science teacher will be in town at the same time? and you want to bring them with you? Um no. This actually costs us money per person. This isn't just cake and punch in my backyard.

If you have a new boyfriend from the time we sent the invites out a month ago, he is not invited. I'm sorry but even people in my bridal party who are single aren't bringing dates... why because its a lot of money per person.. and we don't have rich relatives paying for this. We are paying for this. I wish people would just check before inviting extra people.

Acceptance

I'm super excited that my friend Heather will be coming from Utah for my wedding!!!

yay!!!!!

*jumps up and down*

Random people

what is with people adding random people!

first a couple of friends wanted to bring their kids

then we got some friends added to rsvps

now aarons dads friend wants to bring his teenage kids without asking

One month to go!!

I'm getting married in a month and this is what we have so far...



First us:


Then the ring that started it all, along with my soon to be wedding band:


Invitations from weddingpaperdivas.com (we jazzed them up with some dark blue metallic cardstock)

and here they are ready to go:


Our Save the Date Magnets purchased from Magnetstreetweddings.com


Our Venue - A vineyard in the country


Ceremony Area:



Reception Area:





My Wedding Dress:

and on the model:



Second Fitting with the sleeves added, bustled and the right length:


Rehearsal Dinner dress:


The Bridesmaid Dresses:


Groom's Tux:


Groomsmens Tux:


Hair ideas: - Hair trial is in a couple of weeks.



Flowers:
I gave the florist this picture for my bouquet:

Bridesmaid bouquets:


Centerpieces:

Cake Topper:


Groomsmen (pink rose) /Groom (white rose)


Cake:

First tier - white with bavarian cream and fresh strawberries
Second tier - chocolate with chocolate mousse and mini-chocolate chips
Third tier - yellow butter cake with grand marnier whipped cream

Menu:
APPETIZERS
Roma Tomato Bruschetta
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Spanakopita
Fruit and Cheese Platter

DINNER
Roasted Chicken Breasts with fresh herbs
Roast Sirloin with a Mushroom Merlot Demi Glaze
Half Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Half Mediterranean Pasta
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Greek Salad (Dressing on the side)
Fresh Baked Rolls With Butter

DIY
Table Numbers:


Place cards


Programs: This is a test-run made with a 6x6 sample pocketfold I had ordered awhile back. We ordered the real supplies a few days ago.


Decorations:
I bought some of these for the round stone tables in the garden:


Flip Flops at the Reception for Dancing.. like this:

Bathroom baskets are almost ready too.. but no picture yet.

My photographer has agreed to do a live photo booth like this one.. I'm super excited about this. I've wanted to rent a photobooth, but

We still have lots to do -
Programs, Place cards, seating charts, dress alterations, finalize decorations for the ceremony and reception, marriage license, buy Aaron's ring, and hunt down all the people who have not sent in their reply cards.. ..etc.etc.

and I'm still trying to figure out if i want to buy parasols or not
I do rather like this picture:

Fracture

Aaron fractured his ankle yesterday. Right now he's in a cast, but will be fitted with a walking cast 2 days before the wedding.

Does anyone know anything about if it will fit under his tux? will he be able to walk well? what about our first dance?

10 things to never do at a wedding

The day two people exchange vows may not be your special day, but it's someone's special day, so be on your best behavior -- all the way from the I -do's to the obligatory Gloria Gaynor dance marathon...

• Don't Be Fashionably Late As the song says, get to the church on time! Allow enough time to get to there 15 minutes early or more no matter what weather, traffic, or other acts of divine intervention pop up. Print out directions to both the ceremony and the reception (if it's at a different location). Many a wedding has been hampered by guests who got lost and showed up an hour late.
  
• Don't Produce Sound Effects While at a wedding and reception, turn off your Blackberries and cell phones, put them on vibrate, or better yet, don't even take them!
  
• Don't Talk Trash It may sound obvious, but it happens all the time. No matter how big or how loud a wedding is, things get overheard. So, be on your best and most polite behavior. No gossip about any of the other guests. No complaining out loud about anything -- whether it's the food or the long line at the ladies' room. And no comparisons to other weddings! As far as the bride and groom are concerned, this is a perfect day, and so it should be!
  
• Don't Come Bearing Gifts Whether you're planning on gifting the happy couple a Cuisinart or cold hard cash, do them a huge favor and don't bring it on the wedding day. If you do, they have to keep track of it and haul it home at the end of the night. Send the gift ahead of time, or after the actual ceremony -- at a time when they can really relax and enjoy it.
  
• Don't Dress Down Whatever you choose to wear, make the effort to look your best for the bride and groom. They'll appreciate that you got dolled or duded up for the occasion. If the invitation doesn't specify dress code, put in a friendly email or call to the bride, groom, their parents, or attendants to get more info. Black Tie means you've got to dust off that long silk dress or rent a tux. If it's an outdoor affair, there may be more leeway, but get details on the location, so you can come prepared (because it's isn't fun to be traipsing around in the sand in your stilettos!).
  
• Don't Bring Mr. or Ms. Random If you're single, choose your date carefully. If it's someone you've only been out with once, it may not be the best idea (could be awkward for you, your date, and the newlyweds). Same if it's someone you recently "sort of" broke up with. Weddings are intimate affairs and bringing in a stranger should be done with thought. Let the bride or groom know if you decide to come alone so they can seat you with other fun "ones!" And as much as you may love your kiddos, don't take them if children aren't invited.
  
• Don't Steal the Show Wedding ceremonies take all forms -- from religious to poetic, musical, or humorous. Whatever the vibe, let the bride and groom set the tone and follow their lead. If you're normally a loud, life-of-the-party type, bring it down a notch and let the wedding couple stand out. If you're a weeper, bring tissues and sit where you can sob without disturbing the I Do's. If the ceremony includes religious rituals, find out what you should do (or not do) ahead of time.
  
• Don't Pig Out If food is serve-yourself, avoid the buffet line stampede and wait until the crowd dies down. Also, avoid going back for thirds. Take a break and save room for cake! Seconds might be okay, once you've seen that everyone has eaten. If the food is served sit-down, eat what is served without requesting substitutions or omissions, unless you have a food allergy. Otherwise, pick delicately or chow down, but don't gripe that you "don't like fish." Worse comes to worst, you can hit Burger King on the way home!
  
• Don't Drag Out Skeletons If the bride blushes, it should be from pride, joy, or sheer love. Not because someone just stood up and told a humiliating story about the loser she dated in high school! Ingratiate yourself to the lady and her groom by avoiding any potentially embarrassing or juvenile behavior -- no bawdy jokes, no tales about their dating habits or exploits, no overdrinking, and no overly sexy dancing. Have fun, but don't have it at anyone else's expense.
  
• Don't Stockpile Party Favors At the end of the night, as you're saying your thank-yous and farewells, avoid the urge to hog all the super-cool (or yummy) party favors! You don't need to take some for people who weren't able to attend. You don't need extras. Take one for yourself, unless someone in the wedding party urges you to do otherwise.

From here: http://food.yahoo.com/blog/foxyfestivities/4998/10-things-to-never-do-at-a-wedding

Declines...

We got another decline today.. and it was kind of surprising. It was from a friend of mine that I was sure would be able to come, she declined. :(

Yesterday we found out that Aaron's aunt and cousins can't come in from Iowa. We were thinking at least 3-4 people would come from there... but then their ride just declined. So that must mean that no one is coming. The other decline was one of Aaron's coworkers.

I also think its weird how people CAN'T READ. Seriously. We invited one family: father and mother and the son. The son still lives at home and told Aaron's dad that he wasn't invited. What? I know we wrote his name on the invite..

*sigh*

So now Aaron's dad wants us to send him an invite. You know I know we ordered extras, but we are already running out. My aunt's dog ate hers, so I sent her another one. Which I really shouldn't have done. I should have just sent her all the relevant info.

I just got a couple back, so I need to call/email some people and find out what I did wrong.

Bridal shower recap

Yesterday was my shower at Aaron's grandma's house. They had a garden tea party theme.. It was really nice..

here are some photos:

LUNCH
















PRESENTS!!


TOILET PAPER BRIDES
aka My Bridesmaids Tasha, Kerry and Rachel




The Winner
Kerry!


Rachel would have won if she wasn't missing a good chunk out of the back of her skirt.. lol

PRESENTS
Someone gave us cake mix with a set of mixing bowls..






CAKE
It says "Angela may all your dreams come true!"


Aaron arrived just in time for Kerry to lecture us on how to take cake cutting pictures


and a little frosting on the face



I got a lot of Pyrex, a blender, some sheets, an iced tea maker, dishtowels, a wooden salad bowl set, a cake topper, some cookie cutters, trivets, cutting boards, corningware, a colander..etc. I loved everything.