Valentine's Day!!!!

Oh how I love this man.

Ready to mail!

It's official. The save the dates (STDs) are READY. TO. MAIL!

Save the Date - a screenprinting project

72 days!

Macy's Wedding Registry just informed me that my timeline is getting shorter. Thanks, Macy's, for putting it all in perspective.

I've been perusing through these registries wishing I could register at an antique store instead.
Alas, I've managed to pick a few items I could use.

Currently, I'm FINISHED with the following:

- Book Location! Check!!!
- Book Photographers <-- multiple!
- Book Videographer
- Book Band
- Find Dress (WHEW!!)
- Find Catering (thanks MOM!!)
- Find Rentals (tables, chairs, etc.)
- Design save the date
- Design invitation
- Design RSVP card
- Design Wedding Map
- Print Envelopes for STDs
- Purchased some items for decor
- Painted Birdhouses

I'm currently in work mode on these items:

- Bouquet (I'm making it!)
- Decor for Ceremony & Reception
- Printing STDs
- Decide on Cake
- Decide on Officiant
- Decide on flower girl/ring bearer
- Decide whether or not to throw extra bouquet

Things I need to start working on soon:

- Print Invitations
- Print RSVPs
- Print Maps
- Print Envelopes for stationery
- Shoes
- Fabric for draping in Reception
- all decor for reception
- Help Jason find outfit!
- Ring for Jason


Yes, this helps me feel like I'm accomplishing something, but there's so many other things to add to one or more of these lists, including the list entitled "Things I haven't even thought about."

Accomplished! My first purchases

After a week or so of designing and re-designing, I settled on this:

90 Favor Tins

I got ahead of myself and just started painting the birdhouses
while Jason was practicing the banjo.

More Pics of the Ranch

Party Barn: Pool Table, Juke Box

Party Barn: Entrance on left and the bar

Party Barn, wide shot

Horseshoes and Fire pit

Wedding Thumbprint Tree "Guest Book"

This is something I REALLY want to do.
Simple, something to frame and hang in our home.
I had no idea there were SO Many already been done!!


UPDATE: This (below) was the thumbprint tree my BFF Jessica Dietrich Standridge painted for me!  We got a 4 pack of memories stamps from michaels, and pens that match.  Her illustration is amazing! And! She'd love to do some more - so if you're interested - check out her etsy and message her for more details!

Rustic Wedding Thumbprint/Fingerprint tree