It's been a loonnnggg time since I've posted anything on here. Truth is, things have been a little slow in my wedding world. We checked caterer off the list of to-dos. Now on to DJ and finalizing the invitations.
If you haven't checked out our wedding Web site yet, it's www.projectwedding.com/ourwedding/blandtobe. It will house all the information for our big day. We'll still keep updating this blog with fun, not-so-important info, but you'll want to check the other site for hotel, directions-that sort of thing.
Next up: Matthew and I have our engagement photos next weekend!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Thanks for Coming!
A HUGE thank you to everyone (especially Kara) who came to our engagement party last Saturday. We had a wonderful weekend with Matthew's mom. Here are a few pictures from the night.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Engagement Party!
Matthew and I are so excited to have our friends and family coming in town for our Engagement party this Saturday.
It's hard to believe that only 10 months ago, I met Matthew for the first time at Lews Sports Bar in Waldo. He was wearing a North Carolina Panthers jersey (Gasp!). We made small talk. I told him I had just gotten back from Italy, where I managed to avoid all art museums and drank my way through Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre with Emily. It was after I went on and on about how I hate art and love to drink, that he tells me that he studied in Italy--ART HISTORY!
See, first impressions aren't THAT big of a deal! :) He owe's his happiness to me because I made the first move. So, we'll be toasting to me on Saturday night!
It's hard to believe that only 10 months ago, I met Matthew for the first time at Lews Sports Bar in Waldo. He was wearing a North Carolina Panthers jersey (Gasp!). We made small talk. I told him I had just gotten back from Italy, where I managed to avoid all art museums and drank my way through Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre with Emily. It was after I went on and on about how I hate art and love to drink, that he tells me that he studied in Italy--ART HISTORY!
See, first impressions aren't THAT big of a deal! :) He owe's his happiness to me because I made the first move. So, we'll be toasting to me on Saturday night!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Family Affair
It's been a little while since I've written anything. And a long while for Matthew. :)
We've been pretty busy with planning, work and school, but we're so excited to have Mary, Matthew's mom, come visit us next weekend. This will be the first meeting of the parents and know everyone is excited!
We've also made plans to visit Miss Mabel, Matthew's niece, in September. We'll be heading to D.C. on September 18 to spend the weekend with Michael, Ashley and Mabel.
Isn't she sweet?!
We've been pretty busy with planning, work and school, but we're so excited to have Mary, Matthew's mom, come visit us next weekend. This will be the first meeting of the parents and know everyone is excited!
We've also made plans to visit Miss Mabel, Matthew's niece, in September. We'll be heading to D.C. on September 18 to spend the weekend with Michael, Ashley and Mabel.
Isn't she sweet?!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
L.O.V.E.
My dear friend Gwyneth Paltrow :) sent out an email from her GOOP newsletter about the fraility and power of a long-term relationship. I won't copy all of it, but I will insert a passage that I think is really beautiful. Enjoy!
Kahlil Gibran in his essay on marriage states, “Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other’s cup, but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping; For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together yet not too near together; For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.”
Kahlil Gibran in his essay on marriage states, “Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other’s cup, but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping; For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together yet not too near together; For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.”
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Florist Update
My mom and I had a WONDERFUL appointment with Bridget from Ornamental Petal last night. We ended up sitting outside of Latte Land for 2 hours talking about centerpieces. It was great. :) We definitely clicked, and I can't wait to get started looking for things. I won't give out too many details because I want our guests to be surprised, but I will tell you that every table is going to be entirely unique and special with some very fun additions to the table!
Check out Ornamental Petal online!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Inspiration
I've been working hard to narrow down a specific theme and overall feel for the wedding, and I continually come back to the blog, Green Wedding Shoes. Thanks to my wedding dress sales associate for introducing me. This blog has so many dreamy, vintage-feel ideas. I love, love, love it!
My head is totally into this "eclectic vintage garden scene" with shades of yellow, gray and navy. I can't wait to share these ideas with my PT (potential florist) tonight!
I heart billy buttons!
My head is totally into this "eclectic vintage garden scene" with shades of yellow, gray and navy. I can't wait to share these ideas with my PT (potential florist) tonight!
I heart billy buttons!
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