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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
New blog layout! The old blog felt... well, old. And I like updating things so I made it brighter and a little cleaner imo*. :)
I promise, PROMISE the invites are going to be out soon, they're all done! Seeeeeee?
I'm just waiting for a few more addresses (ahem! Dad! *cough* Ron! *cough*) and enough $$ for postage. And then they'll be on their merry way.
I keep thinking of more ideas for the wedding!! In the great words of Jim Carrey via 'The Mask' "SSSOMEBODY STOP ME!!" Cheesy? Unfortunately it's the truth. I've had almost a year of planning and thinking about the next big project to work on and now I've got nothing. Zip. Oh, I suppose I could do laundry and tidy up my room, but what fun is THAT?
My latest and greatest idea is for a candy buffet. It will essentially serve two purposes, 1: It's great decoration! And 2: Party favors! There will be small baggies and boxes (and mini candy scoops!!!!! So cute!) for guests to take what they'd like and bring home.
These are my inspirations:
[NOTE: I do not take credit for either of these photos. I googled 'blue candby buffet table' and these pictures were part of the results. I loved them and kudos to whomever created them.]
It's going to be soooo much fun putting this together!!
I also found pre-made pomanders on clearance for $2.00!!!!
Wooo!!! Exclamation point!!!
Oooooh and lastly. Something else that will be going on the Candy Buffet: CAKE POPS!
These tasty little treats are the best things ever, in my book. I discovered one of my new favorite websites: Bakerella.com. This person is one of the most creative people I have ever seen. Cake pops are delightful little cake balls rolled to perfection, then dipped in melted chocolate coating and put onto a stick. They look like suckers, but they're not! They're beautiful and they're delicious! And they're so easy to make! (Time-consuming but easy...) I plan on making a lot of these little guys to add some pep to the Candy display. :)
*imo = in my opinion
I promise, PROMISE the invites are going to be out soon, they're all done! Seeeeeee?
I'm just waiting for a few more addresses (ahem! Dad! *cough* Ron! *cough*) and enough $$ for postage. And then they'll be on their merry way.
I keep thinking of more ideas for the wedding!! In the great words of Jim Carrey via 'The Mask' "SSSOMEBODY STOP ME!!" Cheesy? Unfortunately it's the truth. I've had almost a year of planning and thinking about the next big project to work on and now I've got nothing. Zip. Oh, I suppose I could do laundry and tidy up my room, but what fun is THAT?
My latest and greatest idea is for a candy buffet. It will essentially serve two purposes, 1: It's great decoration! And 2: Party favors! There will be small baggies and boxes (and mini candy scoops!!!!! So cute!) for guests to take what they'd like and bring home.
These are my inspirations:
[NOTE: I do not take credit for either of these photos. I googled 'blue candby buffet table' and these pictures were part of the results. I loved them and kudos to whomever created them.]
It's going to be soooo much fun putting this together!!
I also found pre-made pomanders on clearance for $2.00!!!!
Wooo!!! Exclamation point!!!
Oooooh and lastly. Something else that will be going on the Candy Buffet: CAKE POPS!
These tasty little treats are the best things ever, in my book. I discovered one of my new favorite websites: Bakerella.com. This person is one of the most creative people I have ever seen. Cake pops are delightful little cake balls rolled to perfection, then dipped in melted chocolate coating and put onto a stick. They look like suckers, but they're not! They're beautiful and they're delicious! And they're so easy to make! (Time-consuming but easy...) I plan on making a lot of these little guys to add some pep to the Candy display. :)
*imo = in my opinion
Saturday, May 15, 2010
90 Days = Medical Benefits!
"Great things are coming to you this year." - This was a fortune inside a fortune cookie I got almost a year ago. Obviously it was right.
Going back to July of 2009, a recap: Shane & I both were laid off from our jobs.
August of 2009: Shane proposes. [OBVIOUSLY] I accept.
September 2009: Shane and I both find new jobs. Mine in retail, his in maintenence.
March 2010: Shane gets laid off again.
May 2010: I get offered a full time position at a new company [not in retail] with great pay. Two hours after I get offered a new job, Shane gets an offer at an electronics company. An hour after THAT Shane's older brother Ryan gets an offer for a new job as well.
GREAT THINGS are happening here. Today officially marks 90 days until the wedding. Ninety days until Shane and I get to start our new life together. It's more than exciting at this point. I'm still slowly collecting little details of the wedding that I'll need but everything is done. Invitations have been addressed and are waiting for their postage.
He and I went apartment hunting yesterday and had an enormous amount of fun doing so. We found a few places that will allow my big furry friend to accompany us and that was a relief. Alas, Shane's (and mine I suppose,) dream apartment wouldn't. But at least now we know there are good prospects out there for us if we can't find a rental house between now and July.
Soon I'll be changing my last name and we'll be applying for a marriage license. And living happily ever after. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it's so exciting.
Sorry this post isn't as quippy as normal. I'm tired. It's been a long day and I tried on a swim suit for the first time in six years - *gag*.
Going back to July of 2009, a recap: Shane & I both were laid off from our jobs.
August of 2009: Shane proposes. [OBVIOUSLY] I accept.
September 2009: Shane and I both find new jobs. Mine in retail, his in maintenence.
March 2010: Shane gets laid off again.
May 2010: I get offered a full time position at a new company [not in retail] with great pay. Two hours after I get offered a new job, Shane gets an offer at an electronics company. An hour after THAT Shane's older brother Ryan gets an offer for a new job as well.
GREAT THINGS are happening here. Today officially marks 90 days until the wedding. Ninety days until Shane and I get to start our new life together. It's more than exciting at this point. I'm still slowly collecting little details of the wedding that I'll need but everything is done. Invitations have been addressed and are waiting for their postage.
He and I went apartment hunting yesterday and had an enormous amount of fun doing so. We found a few places that will allow my big furry friend to accompany us and that was a relief. Alas, Shane's (and mine I suppose,) dream apartment wouldn't. But at least now we know there are good prospects out there for us if we can't find a rental house between now and July.
Soon I'll be changing my last name and we'll be applying for a marriage license. And living happily ever after. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it's so exciting.
Sorry this post isn't as quippy as normal. I'm tired. It's been a long day and I tried on a swim suit for the first time in six years - *gag*.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
*gasp!* Monsieur Incroyable!
Howdy do.
Four months and two days to go! Time's seriously flying and I can't believe how great it's been and how much more excited Shane and I are getting.
Almost everything is done for now and I feel like I should have more to do at this point. I guess that's what I get for desperately trying to be ahead of the game.
Shane and I picked out tuxes last month for him and the boys and they're going to look startlingly gorgeous. :)
This is Shane's suit. A nice Calvin Klein, however he'll have a black shirt with a white tie and vest.
These are basically what the groomsmen, ushers and our dad's will be wearing, except the colors will vary depending on the person wearing them. It'll make more sense at the wedding, promise. :p
And on TOP of that, I took my girls dress shopping a couple of weeks ago. THAT was an adventure.
From left to right: Amanda Bentley, Brittany Burris, Athena Scheidegger, & Sally Greer.
After a long and extensive search we decided on these beauties for their dresses:
........JUST KIDDING.
Their dresses are going to be beautiful but I don't want to give too much away by showing everything on here. Needless to say they tried on a lot of fun and frilly and fabulous dresses and we've finally narrowed it down to the best.
On TOP of all of the clothes shopping, I've ordered the flowers from my new favorite florist. Mary Jean's Flowers has been in business since I don't even know how long but her shop has been on Oatfield Rd. in Milwaukie for as long as I can remember living here. Mary's a wonderfully fun person with a lot of great ideas. Aside from the flowers she arranges and sells she also offers super cute knick-knacks like buttons and magnets and trinkets, candles, hand crafted jewelry, and just all around adorable things.
It was her 60th birthday! :)
So pretty much:
Ceremony/Reception Venue- Check!
Officient- Check!
Dress- Check!
Tuxes- Check!
BMaids Dresses- Check!
Flowers- Check!
Cupcakes- Check!
Invitations- .... well, they're in the works. Literally. They're sitting in pieces right next to me!
And there's tons more that's all set and ready to go! Whew! It's been a whirlwind but I think I'm ready for the party now! :)
Four months and two days to go! Time's seriously flying and I can't believe how great it's been and how much more excited Shane and I are getting.
Almost everything is done for now and I feel like I should have more to do at this point. I guess that's what I get for desperately trying to be ahead of the game.
Shane and I picked out tuxes last month for him and the boys and they're going to look startlingly gorgeous. :)
This is Shane's suit. A nice Calvin Klein, however he'll have a black shirt with a white tie and vest.
These are basically what the groomsmen, ushers and our dad's will be wearing, except the colors will vary depending on the person wearing them. It'll make more sense at the wedding, promise. :p
And on TOP of that, I took my girls dress shopping a couple of weeks ago. THAT was an adventure.
From left to right: Amanda Bentley, Brittany Burris, Athena Scheidegger, & Sally Greer.
After a long and extensive search we decided on these beauties for their dresses:
........JUST KIDDING.
Their dresses are going to be beautiful but I don't want to give too much away by showing everything on here. Needless to say they tried on a lot of fun and frilly and fabulous dresses and we've finally narrowed it down to the best.
On TOP of all of the clothes shopping, I've ordered the flowers from my new favorite florist. Mary Jean's Flowers has been in business since I don't even know how long but her shop has been on Oatfield Rd. in Milwaukie for as long as I can remember living here. Mary's a wonderfully fun person with a lot of great ideas. Aside from the flowers she arranges and sells she also offers super cute knick-knacks like buttons and magnets and trinkets, candles, hand crafted jewelry, and just all around adorable things.
It was her 60th birthday! :)
So pretty much:
Ceremony/Reception Venue- Check!
Officient- Check!
Dress- Check!
Tuxes- Check!
BMaids Dresses- Check!
Flowers- Check!
Cupcakes- Check!
Invitations- .... well, they're in the works. Literally. They're sitting in pieces right next to me!
And there's tons more that's all set and ready to go! Whew! It's been a whirlwind but I think I'm ready for the party now! :)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
I'll Register YOU!
Ta-Da! We're registered at the following places: Macys, Target, & Amazon.com. You can also view our registries at Macy's & Target online if you prefer. Please send gifts to (If you would like):
Shane Greig
11900 NE 18th St. #113
Vancouver, WA 98684
Thanks bundles in advance for anything and everything. Gifts are not a requirement but they ARE however, nice sentiments.
MUCH L♥VE
Shane & Krista
Shane Greig
11900 NE 18th St. #113
Vancouver, WA 98684
Thanks bundles in advance for anything and everything. Gifts are not a requirement but they ARE however, nice sentiments.
MUCH L♥VE
Shane & Krista
Friday, February 5, 2010
Creative Madness #2
I can't seem to stop!!!! I'm going through major creative madness lately. I'm almost finished making the table numbers (as far as I know... most likely I'll have to make a couple more once we get the final head count I'm guessing.) and they're turning out beautifully! I really like how they're starting to look all together.
I found the idea for them at Project Wedding.com I just happened upon them and was pleasantly surprised.
Also, in case you were wondering: I strongly dislike going to places (restaurants, weddings, etc.) where you have to sit with a bunch of strangers. I understand how it can be fun and new and really makes some people get out of their comfort box and open up. But it just kind of irritates me because I'm not like that. I sit uncomfortable and awkward and make small talk with whomever chooses to tries to coax me into conversation.
So as far as arranged seating goes at Shane's and my wedding? Out the door. I thought about it and making place cards seemed fun and yet again, just one more thing for me to do that's creative and fun but neither Shane nor I enjoy putting people in situations we ourselves are not comfortable in. So people may sit where they please, so long as they remember which table number they've chosen. On that note, we have decided to make table numbers but their purpose is much more simple.
When it's time to eat, someone with a microphone will say: "Tables #1 & #2 may head to the buffet room for food." Once it looks like half the people are back with food, they will call another table/two tables up to get food.
The reason for this is that the buffet room isn't all that big and it'll make it easier not having a line all the way back into the ballroom. You'll understand when we're all there. It will get cramped real fast if everyone just gets up and stands in line.
So here are the table numbers:
Also, I've been saying I'd post pictures of these for a while but here are the flower girl baskets I made. I covered two weaved hand baskets with black satin fabric. Then I just tied a bow on one handle on each of them and stuck a couple stick on flowers on the other side of the handles. They're very simple but turned out exactly how I wanted them to.
I have a consultation with Saint Cupcake on February 9th coming up so hopefully that goes well! Scheduling appointments has been so hard lately with work, etc to get both Shane AND me there. Unfortunately it didn't work out for both of us to be at this one but I'll be sure to post the details and pictures if I take any.
I found the idea for them at Project Wedding.com I just happened upon them and was pleasantly surprised.
Also, in case you were wondering: I strongly dislike going to places (restaurants, weddings, etc.) where you have to sit with a bunch of strangers. I understand how it can be fun and new and really makes some people get out of their comfort box and open up. But it just kind of irritates me because I'm not like that. I sit uncomfortable and awkward and make small talk with whomever chooses to tries to coax me into conversation.
So as far as arranged seating goes at Shane's and my wedding? Out the door. I thought about it and making place cards seemed fun and yet again, just one more thing for me to do that's creative and fun but neither Shane nor I enjoy putting people in situations we ourselves are not comfortable in. So people may sit where they please, so long as they remember which table number they've chosen. On that note, we have decided to make table numbers but their purpose is much more simple.
When it's time to eat, someone with a microphone will say: "Tables #1 & #2 may head to the buffet room for food." Once it looks like half the people are back with food, they will call another table/two tables up to get food.
The reason for this is that the buffet room isn't all that big and it'll make it easier not having a line all the way back into the ballroom. You'll understand when we're all there. It will get cramped real fast if everyone just gets up and stands in line.
So here are the table numbers:
Also, I've been saying I'd post pictures of these for a while but here are the flower girl baskets I made. I covered two weaved hand baskets with black satin fabric. Then I just tied a bow on one handle on each of them and stuck a couple stick on flowers on the other side of the handles. They're very simple but turned out exactly how I wanted them to.
I have a consultation with Saint Cupcake on February 9th coming up so hopefully that goes well! Scheduling appointments has been so hard lately with work, etc to get both Shane AND me there. Unfortunately it didn't work out for both of us to be at this one but I'll be sure to post the details and pictures if I take any.
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