colors

Since I mentioned colors in my last post I figured I should probably post what our colors are. Navy, grey and white would be them!! I'm stoked to find such a classic color combo I love

Wedding paper divas!

So wedding paper divas right now is having a get 8 free samples. Yes FREE. 100% you don't have to pay shipping. (it does ask for a card number but doesn't charge you a dime.) So I took advantage of it.

I only picked out 5 that I liked. (I may try to do this again with H to see if we find different ones we like)

We are gonna do something like

this for our save the date

I wanted to play off of this style and design idea for our invitations. 

so I spent sometime looking though all the invitations these were the ones I ended up ordering

this one here

here

here

here

here

My favorites are probably all of them but the lord knows I can't order them all. So I'm gonna have to narrow it down. These will obviously be in our colors. 

Which is your favorite? let me know in the comments

For the husband *Hint hint* nudge Nudge* *wink wink*

So The husband Man and I got new wedding rings!! (If you haven't seen the post pictures at the bottom)

Since getting said rings I haven't worn mine. Its been sitting in a pretty little box waiting.. waiting... waiting. I may or may not be waiting for something.. Like maybe a proposal redo.

When my husband proposed he did it in the car... No down on one knee, no romance. So I'd really like a redo. 

I've been thinking about what my ideal proposal would be like.. Maybe In front of Cinderella and Prince Charming at Disneyland? 

Or maybe like cause I love cupcakes

Maybe like this Hidden photographer in the Snow? (Look at all the Snow honey!)

Or Maybe like this. We love the beach and enlisting the help of our friends and family would be amazing

This is cute. We just ran this 5k

I would DIE. This is so cute

How adorable is this cake? 

More Ideas for hubs. The treasure hunt one would be cute

This would be perfect for me. Huh honey?

This is beautiful. This picture is perfection

Alright I'm done with pictures. All I'm saying is you better make sure I look pretty. Make up, nails and hair done, and not dressed like a raggamuffin. 

Oh and You should probably have it video taped so we can show it at the vow renewal. Like this guy

Love you honey

My DIY project list

Brides maids glasses
Votives
invites
save the dates
Thank yous (for the wedding)
Candy bags
Table numbers
Heaven sign
Thank you sign (for cards)
Ampersand for sweetheart table
Programs
rehearsal dinner invites
menus

I'm sure I'll add more as I go

My experience with Fred Meyer Jewelers (South salem)

My husband and I went to Fred Meyer jewelers looking for new wedding rings. We went in on a Sunday. I found a setting I liked but wasn't ready to pull the trigger. So the lady I worked with Celeste told us about the diamond sale they were having on June 1st. She took my information and said she would call. She called me 2 days before the diamond sale. We made an appointment for 10am.

On the day of the diamond sale they were open early. When my husband and I got there we were helped by a nice gentleman (Celeste was busy) he started out with what Celeste had talked to us about previously. When she was done with her client she came to help us. We looked at about 1000 settings before we settled on the one I had picked from our previous meeting. She went over all of the pricing with the discounts and everything. As she was half way through the first order we decided to look at a ring for my husband. We spent about 10 mins looking for a ring for my husband. She went over the pricing for that one too. She got our order all set up, gave final instructions about pick up, shook our hands and sent us on our way. Our pick up date was June 10th.


On June 5th, They called to say my ring wasn't going to be ready until June 14th. I was a little disappointed but I was thankful I had plenty of notice.

I received a call on Monday June 10th. My husband's ring was ready. I went in and they had it all ready to go. They showed it to me and put it in a pretty box. I was thrilled.


On Tuesday June, 11th I received another phone call. My ring was done. 3 days early. I was on cloud nine. I promptly went and picked it up. They showed it to me, packaged it up, asked me if I had any questions and sent me on my way.


I just want to say THANK YOU Fred Meyer Jewelers! I'm thrilled with my purchase and you can count us as life long customers!!!


With out further ado, The rings and the pretty packaging

My tour and interaction with Zenith Vineyards (So far)

Today I decided to take a tour of the place we picked for our venue. We picked Zenith Vineyards here in Salem, Oregon. http://www.zenithvineyard.com/

My conversations with Kari have all be by email. It actually works best for me due to my work schedule and the little one. They have all be extremely fast responses. I'm talking within an hour I have a response from her!

Today when I contacted her about wanting to come take a tour I was expecting a "Sorry, This is too late of notice. How about tomorrow?" That is not the response I received. I got a "I would love for you to come take a tour. See you at 2pm!" Yay!!

So I packed up the little one and headed out there. I adored my drive out there. Middle of the country, beautiful rolling hills, gorgeous sunny day. I couldn't have asked for a better drive. Everything was beautifully marked and super easy to find. The closer I got the more excited I became.

How cute is this sign? 

the sign at the entrance. 

They have roses at the posts lining the entry way *swoon*

My little helper

I arrived and the view is breathtaking. 

See what I mean? 

I got the kiddo out of the car and started walking to the front door. Even the front entrance is pretty 

I was wanting to do something like 

But its obviously isn't needed. Even the doors here are pretty 

pretty right?

I walked in a found Kari setting up in the ball room. She has a warm, friendly smile. I knew when I met her that we had made the right decision. 

She showed me the ballroom, Where we will be holding our events. 

A wood burning fireplace! beautiful! 

Chandlers. *Swoon* And the mirrors. 

The grooms room is right off of the ballroom. It has a DVD player and and flat screen TV. (Score for the hubs) 

We looked at the brides room. Which is amazing. It has a table for the maids to eat, dressing rooms, balcony's that look out over the ballroom, a full bath, and a make up bar. 

We looked out at the wedding lawn. I have to say I'm sad we are keeping it indoors. Its beautiful out there

They have a covered porch (The veranda) that is amazing. Super protected even during winter. Maybe putting some bistro tables out there? 

We then looked out on to this room (the gallery) which shows where the wine is made and the tasting room. I'm thinking the candy buffet and the cocktail hour may go out here. Beautiful art work. 

I couldn't get over the details of this place even the bar had details

So pretty!!!!

I sampled the 2009 Zenith Vineyard Barrel Select and the 2012 Zenith Vineyard White Veil I loved the white veil. That will be part of our wine selection for our renewal. 

I was also given a packet. Even that was pretty

Inside my packet was all the info I would need. I Love it. Its been added to my wedding binder and in my book as a YES. 

Ladies and gentlemen, We have a VENUE!!!! 

We'll be putting a deposit down early 2016

Until next time,

-Kendall