I'm starting a new blog...one that has nothing to do with getting married, but something that I am very enthralled in at the moment! I'm getting back into my scrapbooking and crafting. I want to have an etsy shop and sell my little handcrafted items. I've gotten so many ideas and inspirations lately. When I start up my new blog, I'll be sure to link it and make all of the proper announcements! I've got a lot of catching up to do! Time to get started.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Wow, time sure does fly...
It's been awhile since my last post and I vowed to myself that I wouldn't become a ghost blogger. So much has happened since mid-November! Thanksgiving and Christmas and a vacation! Valentine's Day and St. Patty's Day and Easter! I have taken so many pictures and have so many stories to tell. I'll use the next couple of weeks to play catch-up and share some of the things that I have planned and many of the joys that we've experienced!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Natural Beauty
As I think more about how I want to look on our big day, I know I've got a long way to go. I've got to lose about 40 pounds, grow my hair at least another 6 inches and keep my random face breakouts at bay. So my game plan for achieving my healthy hair, skin and body goals is as follows:
1. Take a multivitamin every day. Knowing me, it'll be every 3rd day or something, but I will incorporate it into my schedule so that it becomes a habit.
2. Drink more water! According to my current body weight I should be drinking 95 ounces of water a day. I'll take baby steps with this one because that's a lot of water!
3. I'm naturally inclined to eat healthy foods...but as I get older and life gets more hectic I find myself opting for quick fixes for lunch and dinner. I will make time to prepare healthy and wholesome foods for the whole family. No more sodas! More veggies! And I'm going back to a pork and beef free lifestyle. I was at my healthiest weight and in the best shape of my life when I cut out oink and moo.
4. As far as the hair goes...I'm cutting out the heat and going back to deep conditioning on a weekly basis. since it's getting cooler outside there shouldn't be an issue with styling since my hair tends to get static-y and more unmanageable during the winter. The solution for that is to keep it in a bun or up all the time.
5. I have a bad habit of doing a face palm when stuff goes awry. Hands are generally germy and dirty so all of those germs and crap get on my face and break me out. So as hard as it may be to come up with a new reaction to dramatic situations...I've got to stop touching my face!!
6. Oh yea...I'm quitting alcohol too. No more wine, beers, or margaritas. Most alcohol is empty calories and until I get my weight under control I can cut out these completely useless calories and instead drink some pomegranate or cranberry juice or even sparkling water.
1. Take a multivitamin every day. Knowing me, it'll be every 3rd day or something, but I will incorporate it into my schedule so that it becomes a habit.
2. Drink more water! According to my current body weight I should be drinking 95 ounces of water a day. I'll take baby steps with this one because that's a lot of water!
3. I'm naturally inclined to eat healthy foods...but as I get older and life gets more hectic I find myself opting for quick fixes for lunch and dinner. I will make time to prepare healthy and wholesome foods for the whole family. No more sodas! More veggies! And I'm going back to a pork and beef free lifestyle. I was at my healthiest weight and in the best shape of my life when I cut out oink and moo.
4. As far as the hair goes...I'm cutting out the heat and going back to deep conditioning on a weekly basis. since it's getting cooler outside there shouldn't be an issue with styling since my hair tends to get static-y and more unmanageable during the winter. The solution for that is to keep it in a bun or up all the time.
5. I have a bad habit of doing a face palm when stuff goes awry. Hands are generally germy and dirty so all of those germs and crap get on my face and break me out. So as hard as it may be to come up with a new reaction to dramatic situations...I've got to stop touching my face!!
6. Oh yea...I'm quitting alcohol too. No more wine, beers, or margaritas. Most alcohol is empty calories and until I get my weight under control I can cut out these completely useless calories and instead drink some pomegranate or cranberry juice or even sparkling water.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Shall we R.S.V.P.??
We need to create our Save the Dates and begin the process of ordering invitations. I'm not really a hardcore old-school Calligraphy fan, so I downloaded some different types of script font and I've been playing around with them in Word. I suppose it's a bit too early to send out the Save the Date cards...but the date will be October 16, 2009. Be expecting the cards around the beginning of Spring!
I need to find out some good ways to save on invitations since they can be so expensive. I know we'll be printing our own envelopes and we are still completely clueless on the actual design of the invites.
I need to find out some good ways to save on invitations since they can be so expensive. I know we'll be printing our own envelopes and we are still completely clueless on the actual design of the invites.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Mmm...Sweets!
So I love the idea of a sweets bar at the reception. I know it's probably so cliche...but I don't care. I have found a place to get apothecary jars inexpensively and they have a great variety. I will disclose my secret when I get my jars! I don't want them disappearing off the shelves before I can get to them!
What am I going to fill them with you ask? jelly beans, swirly sticks, and candies in the colors of the wedding. The jars will be accented with dark purple ribbons and labels. Time to make a trip to the M & M store in Times Square!!!
We also want to have personalized bottles of Jones Soda on our Sweets Bar, just to give it that real old candy store feel. Luckily, they come in our wedding colors!!
What am I going to fill them with you ask? jelly beans, swirly sticks, and candies in the colors of the wedding. The jars will be accented with dark purple ribbons and labels. Time to make a trip to the M & M store in Times Square!!!
We also want to have personalized bottles of Jones Soda on our Sweets Bar, just to give it that real old candy store feel. Luckily, they come in our wedding colors!!
My Bouquet Inspirations
The wedding colors are going to be bright pink, orange, and violet with the green from the stems of the flower arrangements serving as a complement to the bold color palette.
If I could somehow get the elements from the 1st, 3rd, and 4th with the dark purple calla lilies on the 2nd...I'd be so happy!
If I could somehow get the elements from the 1st, 3rd, and 4th with the dark purple calla lilies on the 2nd...I'd be so happy!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Location, Location!
So we've got some places in mind for where we want the ceremony and reception to be. Neither of us attends religious services nor are we affiliated with any particular church. While I am fascinated with the beauty of Catholic churches...I haven't been active in church since I was 5...so we've been looking at locations that are conducive to both a non-denominational ceremony and a reception. Our top choices are:
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Glendalough Manor
The Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Glendalough Manor
The Georgia Aquarium
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