I've started putting together a map of Round Lake, along with different hotels and other attractions in the area. Hopefully this will make it a bit easier for everyone!
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Bouquet
Keeping up with the simple theme - I was thinking baby's breath for the bouquets...
Something like this, but without the green ribbon. I figured I'd put ribbon on it, but just wrapped, with no bow.
Something like this, but without the green ribbon. I figured I'd put ribbon on it, but just wrapped, with no bow.
Clothing
*This has been updated to show Justin's new suitcoat to go along with the rest of his clothing*
Ok. I'll admit it now...we are going to be pretty untraditional about this wedding. But it's ok! Our goal is to be casual, laid back, relaxed...etc.
That being said, I don't mind everyone seeing my dress prior to the wedding, although the pictures I'll share are only on the model, not on myself.
So...the point of this all? Justin and I are now outfitted for the wedding, as Justin bought his outfit this evening. This being said - I tried to find pictures of everything online, but I'm not 100% certain that the pictures of Justin's clothing are correct. They are sort of close, but the pants are definitely much more khaki, and the shirt is much more linen.
Anyway, they are similar enough...so you sort of get the idea. Even though my dress is pretty darn dressy, we're really trying for a very casual, relaxed feel, and hopefully we can somehow tie everything in together.
Ok. I'll admit it now...we are going to be pretty untraditional about this wedding. But it's ok! Our goal is to be casual, laid back, relaxed...etc.
That being said, I don't mind everyone seeing my dress prior to the wedding, although the pictures I'll share are only on the model, not on myself.
So...the point of this all? Justin and I are now outfitted for the wedding, as Justin bought his outfit this evening. This being said - I tried to find pictures of everything online, but I'm not 100% certain that the pictures of Justin's clothing are correct. They are sort of close, but the pants are definitely much more khaki, and the shirt is much more linen.
Anyway, they are similar enough...so you sort of get the idea. Even though my dress is pretty darn dressy, we're really trying for a very casual, relaxed feel, and hopefully we can somehow tie everything in together.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Invites...
These are our potential wedding invites. Let me know what you think!
They have the wrong date, and don't have the exact wording yet, but it's a general layout and vague idea of how they would look.
I was thinking of doing a square, 6" x 6", and printing them on recycled paper that has flowery things in it...
Anyway, here is the general idea. I want to add a few more things (the correct date, for instance!) but this is generally how I'd like them to look.
They have the wrong date, and don't have the exact wording yet, but it's a general layout and vague idea of how they would look.
I was thinking of doing a square, 6" x 6", and printing them on recycled paper that has flowery things in it...
Anyway, here is the general idea. I want to add a few more things (the correct date, for instance!) but this is generally how I'd like them to look.
Our Rings
About 6 months ago, we ran into Nicola & David Finch's website: http://www.touchwoodrings.com
We quickly fell in love, and decided it was worth spending a bit more money to get rings that we truly loved.
That being said, we went ahead and designed our own rings out of black walnut, kauri and juniper heartwood.
This is what we, Nicola and David came up with:
Just yesterday, they arrived in the mail!! We love the rings, and can't wait until we can wear them.
We quickly fell in love, and decided it was worth spending a bit more money to get rings that we truly loved.
That being said, we went ahead and designed our own rings out of black walnut, kauri and juniper heartwood.
This is what we, Nicola and David came up with:
Just yesterday, they arrived in the mail!! We love the rings, and can't wait until we can wear them.
When (revised) (July 18th)
So.
I wrote a nice little entry about when we'd be getting married...and I have now deleted it, because, well, we just found out that the previous date we had chosen will not work, due to educational reasons...long story.
So, we had to pick a new date, which now leaves us less than a year of planning (I think we'll still be fine!)
The new date: July 18th, 2009.
I wrote a nice little entry about when we'd be getting married...and I have now deleted it, because, well, we just found out that the previous date we had chosen will not work, due to educational reasons...long story.
So, we had to pick a new date, which now leaves us less than a year of planning (I think we'll still be fine!)
The new date: July 18th, 2009.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Where
Every summer, my family and I spent as much time as we possibly could on a lake in the upper peninsula of Michigan called Round Lake. My grandma & grandpa bought the property after a fire had taken the cabin that was previously on it. The previous owners didn't want to rebuild, so they sold the property and my grandparents had the place cleared and fixed up in a matter of no time.
In the past few years, I haven't been able to make it to Round Lake very often, but I was able to bring Justin back in 2005. We spent a few days up there with my family, and Justin understood why Round Lake meant so much to us as a family, and we both couldn't think of a better place to get married than there.
Round Lake is in the Hiawatha National Forest. I'll post a detailed map and directions at some point. You can't really look it up online, but if you find Alger and Delta Counties, it's right where the two meet.
A couple of pictures:
As a point of reference, Round Lake is about an hour from Escanaba, and about 3 or so from the bridge.
In the past few years, I haven't been able to make it to Round Lake very often, but I was able to bring Justin back in 2005. We spent a few days up there with my family, and Justin understood why Round Lake meant so much to us as a family, and we both couldn't think of a better place to get married than there.
Round Lake is in the Hiawatha National Forest. I'll post a detailed map and directions at some point. You can't really look it up online, but if you find Alger and Delta Counties, it's right where the two meet.
A couple of pictures:
As a point of reference, Round Lake is about an hour from Escanaba, and about 3 or so from the bridge.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Why
How to begin...
I realized that while we have a year to plan our wedding, a lot of the plans have been hidden from friends and family...not because I've wanted them to be, but because I just don't seem to have the time to let everyone know what we've been planning!
That being said, this will be a way for me to let everyone see the wedding plans as they progress, and a way to get some feedback from you!
I realized that while we have a year to plan our wedding, a lot of the plans have been hidden from friends and family...not because I've wanted them to be, but because I just don't seem to have the time to let everyone know what we've been planning!
That being said, this will be a way for me to let everyone see the wedding plans as they progress, and a way to get some feedback from you!
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