Wow, has it really been over a month since I posted?!

I definitely suck! In my defense, I have been try to actually get some things accomplished. I started working on the program covers, for one. And I have been spending a lot of time shopping online...Hmmmm, I guess that doesn't sound so productive, does it? Well, I also went to Chicago to visit two of my very best girlfriends. So that ate up some time...

Alright, I guess I don't really have a good excuse. I think the problem is that I have been procrastinating, so I don't actually have much to blog about. Here's an update on what has been accomplished, however:

• I am back in contact with Jen, the bandleader for The Camaros, our swinging reception band. Have I mentioned that she is awesome? They learned a few songs just for us, including 'our song", "Dream A Little Dream." Of course, this means that I actually need to come up with a schedule for the reception so she knows when they will need to play the special songs. Plus, Mike and I need to go back for a few dance lessons, as we haven't rhumba'd since last June...

• I had a phone conference with our amazing florist, who totally gets my changed vision in its new, "more woodland-y" form. She even had the idea of using mini potted maidenhair ferns! So excited!

(this is maidenhair fern...I heart it)

• I cut out all of the wood veneer for the program covers and the table number/menu cards. Now I just need to get out the Gocco, and actually write the program. Oh, and find an officiant. Just a little detail, right.

(this is my inspiration, but mine will be less charred)

• I decided to purchase some navy and white check fabric to make 90" table toppers, because I need pattern like it is a drug. Yes, you heard me. I am going to make 10+ table toppers. Because I am insane. I am also considering making my neice's flower girl dress. Again, insane.

(inspiration, but mine will be small checks or plaid, and navy)

• I have decided against the Nicole Miller reception dress. It is just too boob-y. If anyone is interested in purchasing it, let me know. Otherwise, I'll deal with it after the wedding. So I still am on the hunt for a reception dress...

(For Sale)

• I think I may have found a new dress for one of my BMs who needs a new one. My sister still hasn't found a new one yet. (They want new ones due to fit issues. I'm not making them because I am a crazy bridezilla, just so we're clear.)

• The new invites are on the way here, so I am gearing up to get my (fake) calligraphy on. Plus I have beens stocking up on vintage stamps to address them with.

(stamps from ebay)

• I purchased an adorable reproduction glass mailbox on ebay, for the guestbook cards.

• I purchased a nylon chiffon petticoat, which is too short, but otherwise completely perfect, so I am also planning on buying a half slip and Frankensteining them together.





• And I bought a cute umbrella, just in case it rains.
  

So I guess I am not so completely lazy after all! But there is still a lot to do... I'll try to post more details on some of these soon, but if you have questions or want more info, leave me a comment!