Last night Thom and I organized all of the goodies for the wedding. He got some of his old totes down from the attic and we divided up all of the stuff we have to take to the various venues. There is a big tote for the reception, and the rehearsal dinner and a smaller box for the church.
The rehearsal dinner tote is so big because it like Santa’s bag…full of gifts for the Bridal Party :) Then I have some colored napkins left over from the Man Shower that Aunt Ellen sent me home with. I figure the Rehearsal dinner is the perfect place to use those up.
I unwrapped all of the candles for the center pieces, and unity candle, and other decorative candles last night. That took quite a bit of time. We have a lot of candles. Then Thom and I set up an example of the candle center pieces and took some pictures. Thom printed the pics off so we can drop them off with the supplies. After all the trouble we went through to get those candles we wanted the center pieces to look good. And the hall was a little nervous to set them up with out an example, so the pictures should do the trick.
Mom and Jax are dropping off the rest of the goodies that are going into the reception tote by tomorrow. And Thom is picking up the last of the stuff to be dropped off at the hall on his way home from work tomorrow.
We are feeling really organized. Well at least for right now. I mean I am sure we are forgetting something, or something won’t go exactally as planed, but we are feeling organized enough to not be worried about anything. I am glad we are as prepared as we possibly could be! Now we can just sit back, say ‘I Do’, and party it up!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Last of the Paper Assembly
Mom-Ross is picking up our final paper order from Greko tomorrow morning. Then she is going to stop at my house to drop off the paper and the other supplies we are borrowing.
I am going to stop at home on my lunch break tomorrow to help Mom start assembling the paper stuff. Not to give too much away, but we do have to do a bit more assembling for the paper stuff at the ceremony, reception and something else. The something else part needs to be done first, so Mom and continue her journey around town dropping off supplies.
It’s a good thing Mom had some extra vacation days to help Thom and I out. :) And when she told me she was taking all of that time off I thought it was excessive.
I am going to stop at home on my lunch break tomorrow to help Mom start assembling the paper stuff. Not to give too much away, but we do have to do a bit more assembling for the paper stuff at the ceremony, reception and something else. The something else part needs to be done first, so Mom and continue her journey around town dropping off supplies.
It’s a good thing Mom had some extra vacation days to help Thom and I out. :) And when she told me she was taking all of that time off I thought it was excessive.
The Girls' Hair
I have been getting text messages, emails, picture messages (really any form of communication besides snail mail) for the girls about their hair style.
Some of the girls know exactly how they are going to have their hair done, and some don’t quite know yet. Devin did a mini trial and found the style she likes. Jax has known about her hair style for a bit. Lacey found some pics she likes on-line, but is not 100% sure. Lindsay was going to wear it like she had for a wedding earlier this year, but now she is going to change it up.
I know they will all look beautiful!!!
Some of the girls know exactly how they are going to have their hair done, and some don’t quite know yet. Devin did a mini trial and found the style she likes. Jax has known about her hair style for a bit. Lacey found some pics she likes on-line, but is not 100% sure. Lindsay was going to wear it like she had for a wedding earlier this year, but now she is going to change it up.
I know they will all look beautiful!!!
Vendor Final Details
Thom has been talking with TJ from the band to go over a few final details. Details like the bridal party introduction song and the song to be played as Thom and I are introduced – its going to be a good one! Even the song being played while we cut the cake!
I talked with Bobby and he has appointments set at the church and reception site to check the lighting so he is ready to go on the Big Day. When I told him Thom and I wanted to do family pictures at the church after the ceremony, but the church doesn’t have steps, he jokingly said “well we can just have the girls sit down in the grass.” Well I was totally in planning mode and didn’t even get the joke, which just made him laugh more. Bobby will be taking pictures of me and the girls at the salon and one of his team members, Ryan, will be taking pictures of Thom and the guys getting ready at the hotel.
Fanny is ready to go, and Anica is ready to help her Mom set up the flowers. Anica dropped off the special detail to her mother that will be included in the center pieces.
Thom called the church to make sure it will be open when we need it for the rehearsal and early enough on the big day so Fanny can get in.
I talked with Bobby and he has appointments set at the church and reception site to check the lighting so he is ready to go on the Big Day. When I told him Thom and I wanted to do family pictures at the church after the ceremony, but the church doesn’t have steps, he jokingly said “well we can just have the girls sit down in the grass.” Well I was totally in planning mode and didn’t even get the joke, which just made him laugh more. Bobby will be taking pictures of me and the girls at the salon and one of his team members, Ryan, will be taking pictures of Thom and the guys getting ready at the hotel.
Fanny is ready to go, and Anica is ready to help her Mom set up the flowers. Anica dropped off the special detail to her mother that will be included in the center pieces.
Thom called the church to make sure it will be open when we need it for the rehearsal and early enough on the big day so Fanny can get in.
Getting Ready for the Honeymoon
Thom and I are also doing a bit to get ready for the honeymoon! I have printed off all of our confirmation numbers for the flight, hotel, and car. We even got a great list of pub recommendations from Elaine – Thanks!
We don’t fly out until Monday evening, so we have Monday morning and afternoon to pack everything. My goal for this week was to make sure I had everything washed that we are planning on packing. The last thing I want to do the first day of officially being a wife is laundry – something tells me I have the rest of my life as a wife to do that :)
We don’t fly out until Monday evening, so we have Monday morning and afternoon to pack everything. My goal for this week was to make sure I had everything washed that we are planning on packing. The last thing I want to do the first day of officially being a wife is laundry – something tells me I have the rest of my life as a wife to do that :)
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Busy!
As if you couldn't tell by the short posts on the blog...Thom and I are busy!
We will try to post at least once more before the Big Day....
We will try to post at least once more before the Big Day....
Weather
Even though Thom told me not to, and I know it is never accurate... I have been checking the 10 day forecast!
At first we had a 60% chance of rain, but now its only 30% chance of rain. Originally the rain was on Sat and Sun, but now it moved to Fri and Sat.... fingers crossed it will keep moving to earlier in the week.
We also checked the weather for Ireland. We figured it would be similar to MI weather, but we wanted to make sure. It looks surprising similar to MI weather, high 50's to low 40's.
At first we had a 60% chance of rain, but now its only 30% chance of rain. Originally the rain was on Sat and Sun, but now it moved to Fri and Sat.... fingers crossed it will keep moving to earlier in the week.
We also checked the weather for Ireland. We figured it would be similar to MI weather, but we wanted to make sure. It looks surprising similar to MI weather, high 50's to low 40's.
Drop Off Stuff at the Hall
This week Thom and I are going to organize everything that needs to be dropped off at the hall. We have most of the stuff jammed in boxes in the spare bedroom. We just need organize and make sure we have everything.
Hopefully we can fit most of the stuff into just a couple Rubbermaid totes. We need to get the stuff home from the hall to so we are thinking using the totes will be the easiest.
Hopefully we can fit most of the stuff into just a couple Rubbermaid totes. We need to get the stuff home from the hall to so we are thinking using the totes will be the easiest.
Printer Working
The final paper things have been dropped off at the printer, and they are busy working to have them done for the big day. (the seating chart will be dropped off soon!) I have to run down to Greko tomorrow at lunch to proof the ceremony programs.
I bought the ribbon for the programs this weekend. And we have nominated Mom-Ross to pick up the programs and the rest of the paper stuff on Wednesday (her day off). She is even going to start assembling some of the paper goodies. Thanks for your help Mom!
I bought the ribbon for the programs this weekend. And we have nominated Mom-Ross to pick up the programs and the rest of the paper stuff on Wednesday (her day off). She is even going to start assembling some of the paper goodies. Thanks for your help Mom!
Seating Assignment Board
Thom and I created the seating assignment board this weekend. We have all of the guests listed out and their assigned table.
We need to check it over tonight one more time. Then we will send it to the printer tomorrow morning.
We need to check it over tonight one more time. Then we will send it to the printer tomorrow morning.
Bridal Party Gift Wrapping
Thom and I are going to wrap our gift for the bridal party tonight. We are really excited about the gifts and think everyone will really like what we picked out for them :)
We are hoping to get all of the last minute things taken care of earlier this week, so we can visit with family when they get into town on Thursday... At least that is the plan. Not that the fam isn't ready to help on any random wedding assignment.
We are hoping to get all of the last minute things taken care of earlier this week, so we can visit with family when they get into town on Thursday... At least that is the plan. Not that the fam isn't ready to help on any random wedding assignment.
Dress Fitting #3 & #4
I went back for what I though would be my final dress fitting on Thursday this week. But My Dress was still not fitting quite right.
Larry took it in a bit more up at the top, and told me to stop in on Saturday to try it on once more to make sure. So long story short, it still does not fit!
Larry was not in on Saturday, so I have to stop back in on Monday when Larry is back to figure out what more needs to be done. The sales ladies were very helpful, and reassuring that we still have time.
Larry took it in a bit more up at the top, and told me to stop in on Saturday to try it on once more to make sure. So long story short, it still does not fit!
Larry was not in on Saturday, so I have to stop back in on Monday when Larry is back to figure out what more needs to be done. The sales ladies were very helpful, and reassuring that we still have time.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Other Details
Flowers:
Based on Glen Oaks' opening time for Saturday, Fanny figured out her arrival time to the church and for reception setup. I also gave Anica one of the special surprise details we asked Fanny to incorporate into the floral centerpieces.
Music:
Thom and I figured out what songs the family, bridal party and us (Mr. and Mrs.!) would be introduced to. The band also asked if we wanted a few special versions of some songs throughout the receptions...of course we said yes.
Pictures:
I emailed Bobby the sweet timeline for the Big Day, and asked him to take a few special pictures.
Transportation:
They are suppose to call Thom this week.
Hotel:
We got a list of all of the rooms reserved under the wedding block this morning. Yup, quite a few people that we know have rooms reserved were not listed so I gotta follow up on that tomorrow.
Remaining Paper Stuff:
Thom and I have finalized the program and all of the other paper except the seating chart. He sent it over to Greko and I am going to run down on my lunch break tomorrow to go over yet some more details...
Based on Glen Oaks' opening time for Saturday, Fanny figured out her arrival time to the church and for reception setup. I also gave Anica one of the special surprise details we asked Fanny to incorporate into the floral centerpieces.
Music:
Thom and I figured out what songs the family, bridal party and us (Mr. and Mrs.!) would be introduced to. The band also asked if we wanted a few special versions of some songs throughout the receptions...of course we said yes.
Pictures:
I emailed Bobby the sweet timeline for the Big Day, and asked him to take a few special pictures.
Transportation:
They are suppose to call Thom this week.
Hotel:
We got a list of all of the rooms reserved under the wedding block this morning. Yup, quite a few people that we know have rooms reserved were not listed so I gotta follow up on that tomorrow.
Remaining Paper Stuff:
Thom and I have finalized the program and all of the other paper except the seating chart. He sent it over to Greko and I am going to run down on my lunch break tomorrow to go over yet some more details...
Linens Finalized
I got a friendly reminder from Affordable Elegance that our final linen payment was due on Monday. But when I called on Monday and left a message, they didn't get back to me. So I called yesterday and talked to a new dude running the front desk.
The new dude and I went over the final head count and how many napkins and what not it translated into. They did change up a few of the linens, and I ended up talking them down in price (pat on my back!). The new guy totally admitted to being a novice and asked one of the owners to call me back to finalize everything.
Crystal, one of the owners, and I emailed a few times about some details. If they were folding the napkins or if Glen Oaks was folding the napkins, if they would set up the other linens or if Glen Oaks had to do that. We worked out everything and finalized the order.
The new dude and I went over the final head count and how many napkins and what not it translated into. They did change up a few of the linens, and I ended up talking them down in price (pat on my back!). The new guy totally admitted to being a novice and asked one of the owners to call me back to finalize everything.
Crystal, one of the owners, and I emailed a few times about some details. If they were folding the napkins or if Glen Oaks was folding the napkins, if they would set up the other linens or if Glen Oaks had to do that. We worked out everything and finalized the order.
Rehearsal Dinner Finalized
I confirmed our head count and the menu with Cool Henry's Restaurant for the Rehearsal Dinner.
We estimated a higher head when we first reserved the restaurant, just to cover any out of town relatives. It just so happened that the higher head count was enough for us the have the whole restaurant reserved. Carol at Cool Henry's was cool enough to still let us have the restaurant without meeting our estimated head count.
When Thom and I were first reading the menu selections we thought we only got to choose one entree and two sides. Well it turns out that we got to choose three entrees and two sides. We are going to be eating and drinking good both nights!
Maybe its a good thing I had my dress taken out a little bit.
We estimated a higher head when we first reserved the restaurant, just to cover any out of town relatives. It just so happened that the higher head count was enough for us the have the whole restaurant reserved. Carol at Cool Henry's was cool enough to still let us have the restaurant without meeting our estimated head count.
When Thom and I were first reading the menu selections we thought we only got to choose one entree and two sides. Well it turns out that we got to choose three entrees and two sides. We are going to be eating and drinking good both nights!
Maybe its a good thing I had my dress taken out a little bit.
Monday, October 12, 2009
You Gotta Go to the Next Page
Since this was one of the few days I could update the Blog, there are a lot of posts. You gotta go to the NEXT page to read all of the updated.
Things are getting busy!!!
Things are getting busy!!!
Band Meeting
Thom talked to TJ from the Band to work out all of their final details. They went over the songs we choose and all of the Emceeing we needed.
Thom said the Band sounded super organized. They are even going to call Glen Oaks to make sure their lighting won’t blow a fuse.
They went over what we are hoping will be the timeline of the evening. Ha, TJ said they have only had two weddings actually stick to their timeline. :) Really the timeline is more of an estimate. We just want everyone to have a good idea of what is suppose to happen around when, and really what is suppose to happen is FUN!!!
Thom said the Band sounded super organized. They are even going to call Glen Oaks to make sure their lighting won’t blow a fuse.
They went over what we are hoping will be the timeline of the evening. Ha, TJ said they have only had two weddings actually stick to their timeline. :) Really the timeline is more of an estimate. We just want everyone to have a good idea of what is suppose to happen around when, and really what is suppose to happen is FUN!!!
Wedding Weekend Timeline
Thom and I have been putting together a timeline for the wedding weekend. We figured there was just too many people to try and coordinate. So we are going to be sending out the timeline to all of the key players in the wedding. Then you will all know when you have to be where.
The timeline has also helped us to realize a few minor details that we didn’t consider. For example, where does the florist need to put the bridal party’s flowers since we won’t be at the Church until after she leaves… Yup, we are getting down to the nitty gritty.
The timeline has also made us realize just how much help we are going to need from our family and friends. I mean we knew we would need help, but we had no idea all of the silly little details that we can’t do ourselves. Many Thanks to all of our helpers!!!!!
The timeline has also helped us to realize a few minor details that we didn’t consider. For example, where does the florist need to put the bridal party’s flowers since we won’t be at the Church until after she leaves… Yup, we are getting down to the nitty gritty.
The timeline has also made us realize just how much help we are going to need from our family and friends. I mean we knew we would need help, but we had no idea all of the silly little details that we can’t do ourselves. Many Thanks to all of our helpers!!!!!
Seating Chart
Since we got our final head count, we started to make our seating chart. This was one part of wedding planning that I was not looking forward to. There are just too many places where we could make a mistake, and some mistakes we could make without even knowing.
But we figured out a process to help us power though. Thom printed out our guest list and we cut the list into little pieces of paper. Each guest/couple got their own little piece of paper.
We invited Mom and Dad-Ross over to help arrange the family tables. Luckily Jets pizza was only a phone call away :). It took us some time, but we got everyone a seat. We even called Mom and Dad-Godward for confirmation on family seating.
Hopefully you are all next to at least one person you can have a conversation with…and if not, well you really only have to sit there for less than an hour!
But we figured out a process to help us power though. Thom printed out our guest list and we cut the list into little pieces of paper. Each guest/couple got their own little piece of paper.
We invited Mom and Dad-Ross over to help arrange the family tables. Luckily Jets pizza was only a phone call away :). It took us some time, but we got everyone a seat. We even called Mom and Dad-Godward for confirmation on family seating.
Hopefully you are all next to at least one person you can have a conversation with…and if not, well you really only have to sit there for less than an hour!
Finalize Plans with Glen Oaks
We met with the chick at Glen Oaks last week to finalize all of the reception plans! Its really all coming together!!!
I had three pages of questions to ask the poor girl, but she seemed happy to answer and made sure we had everything covered.
We finalized or menu picks. No one should leave this reception hungry that is for sure! They say the bride and groom don’t usually get to eat, but I am really going to try hard to get a few bites of what sounds like a delicious dinner!
We have a grand total of 192 people coming to the wedding! Thank you to everyone who RSVP on time!!! So that will break down into 20 tables. We got a layout of the room and had to create our seating chart and label each table, so they know just how to set up the room.
We really got a lot of detailed info from talking with her, but I don’t want to tell you everything. And I know you want to be surprised too!
I had three pages of questions to ask the poor girl, but she seemed happy to answer and made sure we had everything covered.
We finalized or menu picks. No one should leave this reception hungry that is for sure! They say the bride and groom don’t usually get to eat, but I am really going to try hard to get a few bites of what sounds like a delicious dinner!
We have a grand total of 192 people coming to the wedding! Thank you to everyone who RSVP on time!!! So that will break down into 20 tables. We got a layout of the room and had to create our seating chart and label each table, so they know just how to set up the room.
We really got a lot of detailed info from talking with her, but I don’t want to tell you everything. And I know you want to be surprised too!
Fall Leaves
The leaves are beginning to turn into beautiful fall colors. Hopefully the autumn colors stick around for another couple of weeks. The view at Glen Oaks will be awesome with the all of the trees. Oh and it will make for some great wedding pictures too!
Statically we should be right at the peak of the fall color season for the wedding. But then again Thom and I both just barely passed statics…
Statically we should be right at the peak of the fall color season for the wedding. But then again Thom and I both just barely passed statics…
Stepke Landis Wedding
We had the last of our 2009 weddings (well except ours of course) this past weekend. Our friends James and Jen tied the knot on Saturday! Congrats again!!!
The wedding was great and the reception was so much fun. They leave big shoes to fill, especially since some of our friends are calling our wedding the ‘Grand Finally’ to the 2009 wedding season. No pressure!
We are planning on using a similar set up for our seating assignment as James and Jen. Being the super nice people they are, they are going to let us borrow their picture frame and easel. So as you are looking for your seating assignment at the reception, be sure to think of James and Jen.
The wedding was great and the reception was so much fun. They leave big shoes to fill, especially since some of our friends are calling our wedding the ‘Grand Finally’ to the 2009 wedding season. No pressure!
We are planning on using a similar set up for our seating assignment as James and Jen. Being the super nice people they are, they are going to let us borrow their picture frame and easel. So as you are looking for your seating assignment at the reception, be sure to think of James and Jen.
Breaking in Shoes
I have worn my shoes around the house a few times. They are actually on as I type up this post. I have to squeeze in my shoe break in time before Thom comes home from work. Even though I slipped and told him too much about my shoes, he still has not seen them.
They are feeling pretty good. The longest I have worn them so far is about an hour and my feet didn’t hurt after that. Hopefully that means I can wear them all night long!
They are feeling pretty good. The longest I have worn them so far is about an hour and my feet didn’t hurt after that. Hopefully that means I can wear them all night long!
Marriage License
Thom took care of the paper work last week. We registered for a marriage license through the county on-line a couple weeks ago. Thom went to the county offices to pick up the official piece of paper last week. It was funny to read the legal speak on the marriage license, especially after writing the ceremony program… There is no, “to have and to hold” on the legally binding document.
Now all we have to do is sign on the dotted line and it will be official!!!
Now all we have to do is sign on the dotted line and it will be official!!!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Tigers Fans
I have a small bit of good news for you Tiger Fans. This was something I was struggling with as the Tigers made their way (or attempted to barely hold on after the all star break) to the playoffs.
There is no TV in the reception hall at Glen Oaks. So maybe it worked out for the best that the Tigers blew it and didn't make it to the playoffs.
But then again... there is a club house just across the building from Party Central! And there is always the updates on cell phones if necessary... Well as any good Detroit Fan will tell you, "There is always next season!"
There is no TV in the reception hall at Glen Oaks. So maybe it worked out for the best that the Tigers blew it and didn't make it to the playoffs.
But then again... there is a club house just across the building from Party Central! And there is always the updates on cell phones if necessary... Well as any good Detroit Fan will tell you, "There is always next season!"
Dress Fitting #2 = Good Luck
Dress Fitting #2 went really well. Honestly the more I try My Dress on the more I LOVE it!
Funny thing about dress fitting #2... My Dress was a bit tighter than she was last time around :) I am going to blame it on the Bachelorette Party and a whole weekend of recovery :)
But honestly the seamstress did not take My Dress in where she got a little to tight! My Dress was taken in in a few areas, but not exactly in the same place where it was a little to tight this time around. :)
The lady helping at Kray Chic asked if I would "level out" back to the first fitting. I was a logical woman and thought well we have a super fun wedding to go to this weekend and then Sweetest Day the weekend before our wedding so yeah... 'you better take it out a bit!'
The seamstress marked just where to take out My Dress with her straight pens. And while I was enjoying having My Dress on, I pricked my finger on the pen. Not just a little poke, I ended up drawing blood. And of course, I got blood on My Dress!
I didn't stress out...mainly because I didn't realize I got blood on my dress until after I hung her back up on the hanger. I just calmly told the ladies at Kray Chic, and they knew exactly what to do. FYI peroxide!!!
Then Larry comes out after helping another Bride and heard the story. Then he tells me this story... Its good luck if a bride pricks her finger on a pen and gets it on her dress. Being the superstitious retired ball player that I am, I totally can dig his story!
And then Larry goes on to say that it is super bad luck for a wedding gown to burn! Bad luck for the bride herself and for the marriage. So Larry winks and tells me he will be really careful when they iron My Dress! :)
Funny thing about dress fitting #2... My Dress was a bit tighter than she was last time around :) I am going to blame it on the Bachelorette Party and a whole weekend of recovery :)
But honestly the seamstress did not take My Dress in where she got a little to tight! My Dress was taken in in a few areas, but not exactly in the same place where it was a little to tight this time around. :)
The lady helping at Kray Chic asked if I would "level out" back to the first fitting. I was a logical woman and thought well we have a super fun wedding to go to this weekend and then Sweetest Day the weekend before our wedding so yeah... 'you better take it out a bit!'
The seamstress marked just where to take out My Dress with her straight pens. And while I was enjoying having My Dress on, I pricked my finger on the pen. Not just a little poke, I ended up drawing blood. And of course, I got blood on My Dress!
I didn't stress out...mainly because I didn't realize I got blood on my dress until after I hung her back up on the hanger. I just calmly told the ladies at Kray Chic, and they knew exactly what to do. FYI peroxide!!!
Then Larry comes out after helping another Bride and heard the story. Then he tells me this story... Its good luck if a bride pricks her finger on a pen and gets it on her dress. Being the superstitious retired ball player that I am, I totally can dig his story!
And then Larry goes on to say that it is super bad luck for a wedding gown to burn! Bad luck for the bride herself and for the marriage. So Larry winks and tells me he will be really careful when they iron My Dress! :)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Hair Trial Goodness
My hair trial went really well!!!
There was a slight set back. My veil was in my dress bag, which was at the seamstress, not at Kray Chic when I stopped in on Friday night. Larry remembered my veil, from just the few times he has seen it, and told me to take one of his sample veils.
He picked out a veil that was very similar to Mom's and bagged it up for me. He never said a word about returning it, just wished me luck with the hair trial.
Angie totally appreciated the pictures I brought in for an example. She got right to work and did up my hair. She played around a bit, but got it figured out and it turned out great! We took pics so I can have them on the big day to help her remember.
Then there was a surprise for me at the check out desk. Julia (Thom's cousin) called the salon for Pittsburgh and order my a gift certificate. She even had the guy at the salon read me a message saying she was sorry she could not join the girls for the Bachelorette party. Thanks again Julia for the super cool surprise.
There was a slight set back. My veil was in my dress bag, which was at the seamstress, not at Kray Chic when I stopped in on Friday night. Larry remembered my veil, from just the few times he has seen it, and told me to take one of his sample veils.
He picked out a veil that was very similar to Mom's and bagged it up for me. He never said a word about returning it, just wished me luck with the hair trial.
Angie totally appreciated the pictures I brought in for an example. She got right to work and did up my hair. She played around a bit, but got it figured out and it turned out great! We took pics so I can have them on the big day to help her remember.
Then there was a surprise for me at the check out desk. Julia (Thom's cousin) called the salon for Pittsburgh and order my a gift certificate. She even had the guy at the salon read me a message saying she was sorry she could not join the girls for the Bachelorette party. Thanks again Julia for the super cool surprise.
Thom's Wedding Ring
Thom finished machining his wedding band. It looks Awesome!!!
He turned it on the lathe and drilled it out with a bit he special ordered to fit his size 10 ring finger. Then he used the index table to make some details to match my wedding band. He matched it so well I had to count the number of embosses on my ring, and he cut the exact same amount into his wedding band.
It looks really great!!!
He turned it on the lathe and drilled it out with a bit he special ordered to fit his size 10 ring finger. Then he used the index table to make some details to match my wedding band. He matched it so well I had to count the number of embosses on my ring, and he cut the exact same amount into his wedding band.
It looks really great!!!
We Survived
Thom survived his Bachelor party. And I have recovered from the Bachelorette party.
Think if it like Vegas... what happens there stays there!
Think if it like Vegas... what happens there stays there!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Hair Trial
My hair trial is scheduled for tomorrow evening. Originally, I wanted to have the trial on Saturday morning so my hair would look great for the Bachelorette Party. But it just didn’t work with the party schedule and my hairdresser’s (Angie) availability.
I have had a good idea of my hair style for quite awhile. I even have a couple pictures that I clipped out of magazines to take with me.
I do need to stop at Kray Chic and pick up my veil for Angie to practice with. And I have had advice from several people to take a camera, and take pictures of my hair after the trial. Then take the pictures with me the day of the wedding as a refresher for the stylist.
Thom and I are having fun seeing all of the wedding and reception details come together, but its really fun for me to get a glimpse of how I will look on the big day without Thom knowing :)
I have had a good idea of my hair style for quite awhile. I even have a couple pictures that I clipped out of magazines to take with me.
I do need to stop at Kray Chic and pick up my veil for Angie to practice with. And I have had advice from several people to take a camera, and take pictures of my hair after the trial. Then take the pictures with me the day of the wedding as a refresher for the stylist.
Thom and I are having fun seeing all of the wedding and reception details come together, but its really fun for me to get a glimpse of how I will look on the big day without Thom knowing :)
Bachelor and Bachelorette Party!
Thom and I are very excited for our respective parties this weekend! The men and women have been planning and preparing for the parties.
The ladies have planned a little house party/cook out to start the night off. Then we will go downtown and check into our the Greektown Casino, and take their bus to the Tigers Game! After the Tigers Game we will take their bus to the various bars downtown.
The boys are planning to start the night out at our house, probably watching some college football. Then they are going to hit up a few of Thom’s favorite bars around the area, including the Wagon Wheel – made famous by the old tee shirt Thom always used to wear.
It should be a great night!!!
The ladies have planned a little house party/cook out to start the night off. Then we will go downtown and check into our the Greektown Casino, and take their bus to the Tigers Game! After the Tigers Game we will take their bus to the various bars downtown.
The boys are planning to start the night out at our house, probably watching some college football. Then they are going to hit up a few of Thom’s favorite bars around the area, including the Wagon Wheel – made famous by the old tee shirt Thom always used to wear.
It should be a great night!!!
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