Nichole's Wishes PJ 10/24/2011 ~ WP/ADH/SCP ** OUR WEDDING DAY ~ The Reception

[princesswendy720]

I'm so sorry to hear about your horse It's very hard to lose an animal.

Your dress and Save the Dates look great! Is that Bridals by Lori? I think I spot Monty in the background

The newsletters look great printed as well. And I feel you on paying for the wedding yourself and having to limit the guestlist. We really can't accommodate more than 50 and I know friends will be disappointed when they don't get an invite.

 

[KristiLyn]

Your aisle runner and newsletter is amazing!!

 

[Nichole33]

I'm so sorry to hear about your horse It's very hard to lose an animal.

Your dress and Save the Dates look great! Is that Bridals by Lori? I think I spot Monty in the background

The newsletters look great printed as well. And I feel you on paying for the wedding yourself and having to limit the guestlist. We really can't accommodate more than 50 and I know friends will be disappointed when they don't get an invite.

Thanks! I know it will all work out in the end -- and all my friends who have been married say the guest list is the worst thing! I'm hoping the distance and our getting married on a Monday will detour some people who we are not really close to so we can invite more friends. In the end I guess all that really matters is being there with DF and starting the rest of our lives together.

And yes it is Bridals by Lori! I actually haven't seen the show yet (I'm hoping to catch some re-runs sometimes. I live about a mile and a half from the store. So I drove by it all the time! They were wonderful to work with though!

Your aisle runner and newsletter is amazing!!

Thank you! I am really proud of them

 

[Nichole33]

Our guests are receiving the save-the-dates/newsletters and actually reading them! They are even starting to pre-RSVP on our website! We got our first "no" and for some reason I was really excited! I was so worried that all our family would come and I wouldn't be able to invite any friends! After a couple panic attacks, everything is starting to work out!

I have been working on a couple DIY projects again. I want something very classy for our escort cards, but something people haven't seen a lot. I came across this photo on a Martha Stewart website I think. I was able to get the small votive candles on Amazon for a great price and the ribbon on super sale after Christmas! Once we get our final RSVP list I think they should be pretty easy to make -- just print out the names and numbers on vellum paper and put ribbon around it.

After getting that idea, I decided to do the table numbers using larger votive candle holders. We got some great deals at Hobby Lobby right after Christmas, so I was able to get the tall votive candle holders for our table numbers at 75% off and the candles were only $1 each! I came up with a pretty basic design that goes with our invitations/programs/menus/etc. I think they will look great on the tables!

I am still considering adding a couple rhinestones to the scroll design for a little more bling. Meanwhile, I have a few more to make then on to the next project!

 

[pixie921]

I LOVE your table numbers!! Those are absolutely beautiful -- great job!!

 

[KristiLyn]

Love them!! They look wonderful!!

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

I LOVE your table number. I have never seen that before!

 

[elleinad16]

I love that idea! I think that's really unique doing them for table numbers and guest seating!

 

[geek+nerd]

The escort cards and table numbers are unique and absolutely beautiful! Great idea!

 

[mjshorses]

First off I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I can't imagine how hard it is to lose the best friend you grew up with. Your fiance sound like a great guy to realize how much Uno meant to you and how much you needed him. I know some wouldn't understand.

I saw this on a horse forum I often frequent and I thought it might make you smile. It's called "It's Just a Horse"

IT'S JUST A HORSE!
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse". Or,” that’s a lot of money for just a horse". They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman" or "just a man." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse" just smile, because they "just" don't understand.
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Secondly, I just want to tell you how much I love all your plans so far. All the stuff you're making for your wedding...fantastic. You are truly talented. The escort votives look wonderful!!!!! I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!!

 

[TweedleDe&TweedleDum]

I'm so sorry for your loss and you're very lucky to have a life partner that is so understanding.

All your stuff looks so neat and pretty and well put together! its amazing.

 

[Nichole33]

The escort cards and table numbers are unique and absolutely beautiful! Great idea!

I love that idea! I think that's really unique doing them for table numbers and guest seating!

I LOVE your table number. I have never seen that before!

Love them!! They look wonderful!!

I LOVE your table numbers!! Those are absolutely beautiful -- great job!!

Thanks guys! That is the exact reaction I am hoping our guests will have!

First off I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I can't imagine how hard it is to lose the best friend you grew up with. Your fiance sound like a guy to realize how much Uno meant to you and how much you needed him. I know some wouldn't understand.

I saw this on a horse forum I often frequent and I thought it might make you smile. It's called "It's Just a Horse"

IT'S JUST A HORSE!
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse". Or,” that’s a lot of money for just a horse". They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman" or "just a man." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse" just smile, because they "just" don't understand.
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Secondly, I just want to tell you how much I love all your plans so far. All the stuff you're making for your wedding...fantastic. You are truly talented. The escort votives look wonderful!!!!! I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!!

That quote is absolutely perfect! It brought tears to my eyes -- it's right on. A lot of people have a hard time understanding that he wasn't "just a horse" to my mother and I. I spent more time with him growing up than any one of my friends. He was a baby when I got him and we pretty much grew up together. Thank you so much for sharing

 

[sw33t_angel]

My condolences to the loss of your horse as well

I LOVE those place cards! What a unique idea!! Is that going to serve as your favors as well? And what a fabulous way to tie the place cards in with the table numbers!! Very elegant!

 

[m1720]

That is such a great idea about the table numbers. I am new to the Dis Boards and just figuring out how to use this site. I have been reading your PJ and it has been so helpful. I will have to pm you to get pointers.

 

[Nichole33]

My condolences to the loss of your horse as well

I LOVE those place cards! What a unique idea!! Is that going to serve as your favors as well? And what a fabulous way to tie the place cards in with the table numbers!! Very elegant!

Thank you! I am not sure at this point whether these will be the only favors. I saw some blown glass letter openers and porcelain boxes that I was hoping to get as the favors - but I haven't ordered them yet.

That is such a great idea about the table numbers. I am new to the Dis Boards and just figuring out how to use this site. I have been reading your PJ and it has been so helpful. I will have to pm you to get pointers.

Thanks!! Feel free to PM me if you need help with anything! I would love to help!

 

[Nichole33]

I finished the table number candles and have been working on the format for our invitations, programs and the ceremony. Putting the format and design I have in mind on paper is harder than I thought it would be - good thing I started early!

Meanwhile, we have gotten in a few more items that I ordered

I created an engagement album using Picaboo. It has a leather cover and thick pages that lay flat. I plan on using this program to create our wedding albums.

We also got this large signature frame. The matting is a thin metal that people sign. You can't really tell from the photo, but it is engraved with our names and wedding date. Our cat, Fuzz, wanted to get in these photos too

We found engraved flasks at an online wholesaler. I was a little leery, since they were around $6 each engraved, but they turned out great!

We got one for each of the bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers -- and one for each of us! DF ordered crown bags for the guys. I think he is going to get little bottles of their favorite alcohol and some other little thing to put in the bags with the flasks.

I ordered these little jewelry boxes from Things Remembered right after Christmas for around $5 each for the girls.

I don't think I am going to get them engraved. Instead, I am looking at getting personalized tote bags for everyone. I also got gifts for our families at 50% off. For DF's family we got the photo family trees.

And for mine I got wooden photo boxes.

We also got a Cinderella's carriage musical globe for the flower girls.

I signed up for the Things Remembered reward program when I ordered everything. We already have a 20% off and a $10 coupon, so I think I am going to engrave the trees and boxes with the respective family names.

We have started looking at bridesmaid dresses too. Right now I am thinking about this one by Belsoie (in black). The girls who live around Atlanta are going to go try it on with me next weekend. My MOH and I already tried it on, so hopefully the girls will like it too!

I am also looking at this dress for the 2 flower girls.

I like this one for my mom, but it's a little pricey. Hopefully I can find something similar for a more reasonable price! My mom never spends any money on herself, so I really want her to feel beautiful at my wedding

I am hoping to have a draft of our ceremony done this weekend. I am aiming for something that is around 30 minutes. I guess Rev. Jack can help me with estimating how long it will take and suggesting what to add/take out.

 

[Princess SarahK]

Nichole, everything looks SO GREAT! Its all coming along nicely! I LOVE the engagement album!

 

[elleinad16]

It all looks really good! Are you happy with the quality of your photo album? Also, where did you find the flasks? I've been searching for some.

 

[KristiLyn]

Everything looks wonderful!!! Great finds!!
And I love the dress you are considering for your mom. It's beautiful!!!

 

[Nichole33]

Nichole, everything looks SO GREAT! Its all coming along nicely! I LOVE the engagement album!

Thanks Sarah! Thanks for the tip on the Picaboo Groupon - we saved $70 on the album!

It all looks really good! Are you happy with the quality of your photo album? Also, where did you find the flasks? I've been searching for some.

Thanks! I love the quality of the photo album. Its a Madison album by Picaboo, so the cover is leather on the back and spine and the front is about 1/4 inch thick. The pages are 110 lb cardstock with a little shine to them.

DF found the flasks at CKB Products (http://www.ckbproducts.com/6oz-custom-engraved-flask-p-3527.html). They are the 6 oz custom engraved stainless steel flasks. I listed the names I wanted engraved during check out and asked that they use an all-Caps font, like Engravers MT.

Everything looks wonderful!!! Great finds!!
And I love the dress you are considering for your mom. It's beautiful!!!

Thanks!!