Bags, Crafts, and Other DIY projects

Not too bad for my first time embroidering eh?
AND it only cost me a $1 to make:)
My mom let me use her
yarn & embroidering hoop.
So I only had to buy the bag!

I asked my 8 year old niece if she would make the ring pillow for the wedding, and she said yes! YaY! My mom is going to help her. {{I love that she can create something for the wedding}} I can't wait to see it!!!

I have been on the search for lockets to put in my bouquet. I want to include portraits of our passed grandparents. Affordable lockets are kind of a hard find! Scratch that!! I found affordable ones, but they look cheap. Wasn't too happy until..... Chris' aunts came to the rescue! Picture frame ornaments that were never used came my way. They are PERFECT!! I am ecstatic! :) I'll post photos soon [or will I??].

I took out my DIY book that I bought the day after Chris & I got engaged. I found a few projects I want to complete. Some of these are crystal cake topper, flower girl bucket, and a different version of a guest book.

Also, finding what kind of invitations I want to make. Just have to make sure I buy the right supplies for the most economical price. Any suggestions? I really really REALLY need suggestions for printing.

Color Scheme Update # 15

Okay, well it's not really our 15th update to the color scheme. It's like our... fifth {or so}! But now.. thinking red, white, and gray. You like!?!?

I was inspired by this

I even love the look of the sweater vest! How cute would it be to have the ring bearer (who will be 3 1/2 years old), wear the sweater vest like that with a red newsboy cap!?!? I love that idea!! Then the flower girls with red dresses. With big white flowers in their hair!?

Oh! I am getting excited!!!

OH! To show off Chris' English heritage {and our love for England!}, we were thinking of having him wear a St. George's Cross [the English flag] on his boutonniere. Cool, eh?

I know, I know, I will probably change my mind again {for the umpteenth time!}. Right now, I like this idea and I'm running with it.

I like this color scheme too because there are A LOT of red and white flowers that I think are gorgeous! I found this very cool website that sorts flowers by color. The link is: Wedding Flowers By Heidi

Songs, Songs, and MORE Songs

The music we're thinking of using for our wedding day! Of course, this may change. We're both really into music and love to find new bands. However, we have some favorites. Like HOOTIE/Darius Rucker and Dashboard Confessional. haha

Ideas in the Making

((Daddy & Daughter Dance))
It Won't Be Like This For Long
or
Ready, Set, Don't Go

((Recessional Line))
Stolen

((Bridal Party Walk-In/Introduction))
Our Lives

We also like....
As Lovers Go by Dashboard Confessional. {It is our song afterall!}
Better With You by Five Times August {Not really a wedding song though}
You In A Song by Jason Reeves
Come On Get Higher by Matt Nathanson
AND SO MUCH MORE!! :)


While I'm on the music topic... I asked my cousin if he would play at the ceremony & he said yes! :) He has his own blues/classic rock band. He pretty much kicks butt on the guitar. {{Excited!!!}}

The Colors

So...
the colors...
WHY CAN'T I MAKE A FINAL DECISION!!?!?!?

Right now, I'm liking the navy blue and olive green. I liked the navy blue and yellow. It just feels too U of M for me. {Not that I have any problem with U of M!}

Also, I love love LOVE green. It's my favorite color. I need to have it in my wedding right!?

I was inspired to change the colors by this awesome (well, awesome to me) paper {I was thinking might be neat to use for envelope liners if I do my own invites)


Who cares if this is the third choice for the wedding colors. Right? Haha