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.