Needing a Color Scheme...

But I just haven't figured it out yet. The four color palettes that I am thinking are blues, greens, cremes, and browns. I am off work and school for 3 whole weeks...yeah, yeah, there is that thing called the holidays thrown in there, but this next week is wedding planning time! I also have to do ALL of my Christmas shopping so it's going to be busy.

Mom and I have already looked at a few dresses; no winners yet. More tomorrow...we are also meeting with the venue to iron out details. Today we also looked at invitations and I think those will be chosen by the end of the week.

Here are photos that I love and are providing inspiration for what Jason and I want:

Have a great week everyone! I will be posting updates this week as they come up! Please send me pics of real weddings that used similar colors!!! Jason and Tucker say hi and have a great week too!

Peacock Invitations

All over the wedding blog scene, I have noticed Peacock invitations, decorations, etc. I feel like this may be a great idea for Jason and I to use. The place that J and I are getting married and having our reception is known for having roaming peacocks around the property. Also, the resort where we are honeymooning has free roaming peacocks on the grounds.

What does everyone think about this idea? Too much or perfect?

Bring on the scanner!

Jason and I have been trying to decide where to register. I know this is not a big deal at all, but you know me, I like to analyze everything! I am thinking one department store (either Macy's or Dillard's) and then a Crate and Barrel type store.

Does anyone out there recommend certain stores or have a bad experience to share? We would love any advice!

We do know one store...Life Made Beautiful! It is a local store in Corsicana, Jason's hometown. It is the cutest store ever...we went on Black Friday and I purchased lots of presents for some special peeps in my life! It was exciting to start thinking about picking out things together for our new life as a married couple...we actually liked all of the same china patterns.

Houston, the groom has landed!

Before I begin a much anticipated Groom's Cake post, Chelsea being the only reader with bated breath I suspect, perhaps I should enter stage right and make an introduction.

Cue Tarzan Audible, Enter GROOM....

Now that the dramatic entry and introduction is over, I stand before you the humble, yet very happy and blessed groom stalling while groping for words to describe a hunting, fishing or outdoor related cake.

Although I am an avid fisherman (depending on the day), hunter and outdoor enthusiast, I am going to take the road less travelled for my cake.

"Uva Uvam Vivendo Varia Fit." If you know what that means, you are probably:

A. One of my buddies

B. A true Texan

C. A fan of Lonesome Dove or

D. All of the Above

So what does that mean? Quite simply it reads "A grape ripens in the presence of another grape." This epitomizes my feelings about my relationship with my soul mate and wife to be, my family and my pals. All of which I would make an epic journey on horseback from Montana to Texas for.

So how am I going to center my cake around this quote? Great question! One for which I do not have an answer to at the moment. I can tell you that my initial thought is to base it in part on the picture above - maybe incorporate the distressed wood sign and quote and kick it up a notch.

Alright, I'm sure you have grown tired of the ramblings of a mere groom to be, so I will close for now. "Catch" up with you soon...

-Jason

Let Them Eat Cake!

I am taking a quick study break so I can think wedding for a few minutes!!

For those of you who know me, it is no surprise that I am really excited about the wedding cake! I love the creative outlets these desserts provide, but of course, I love to eat them! Here are a few cakes that I love all courtesy of The Knot.

Even though I love the huge cakes with lots of intricate details since Jason and I are having a small, casual wedding this cake below is more our style! So classic and preppy:

I also love, love, love this one:

Can you tell I am leaning towards blues and greens? I would love to see any other suggestions you may have! Jason is going to post soon about his groom's cake so I won't spoil what I think his vision is. Now, back to the books. All my weekend has consisted of is a group case study, group presentation, individual paper and presentation, and studying for a final tomorrow night...uggh!

Can We Leave Tomorrow?

Jason and I have our honeymoon booked! We are going to....

[The resort we are staying at]

Puerto Vallerta, Mexico! We booked an all-inclusive resort above that has all of the requirements that we wanted:

-Beach and gorgeous water
-Animals (they have iguanas and peacocks on property)
-Pools
-Good food
-Ability to go on a deep sea fishing trip
-Canopy Tours
-Relaxing atmosphere

My dad and step-mom, Karin, surprised Jason and I on Thanksgiving with our first wedding present: a honeymoon trip! We are so thankful for this and can't wait to go!

Thank you Dad and Karin!!!!!

May 23, 2009

We have a date!!! Last week, we were looking at August, but when we realized that my brother's college graduation conflicted we started stressing! I knew that May was so soon and is such a popular wedding month - I just knew that we would not get our venue of choice or be able to find a weekend that worked for everyone.

Once I started really digging in the calendar there was actually only one weekend that would work, May 23. Any sooner and I was either in finals for the MBA program I am in, or there was college graduations for family members. Any later, and I was back in school. It has to be May 23.

I called our venue with my fingers crossed (and I made a few of my co-workers cross theirs too) and it was open - it was fate because it was the only weekend they had open too!

YAY! J and I are so excited that it is sooner than August. We have a lot to do, but between me (who coordinates events for a living), J (who works in the hospitality industry) and my amazing mom, we can totally get it done!!!

Here are a few pics of the restaurant that we are getting married and having the reception. We are going to have the wedding outside at the gazebo!

P.S. How cool is this: Jason and I met on February 23, our first movie that we saw together was called "23" and now we are getting married on May 23.