Munch and Kel's Wedding Resource

Munch and Kels big day

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adeleyilmaz's photostream on Flickr.

1 - 30 of 400 !!!

The Big Day

2011-04-15T18:17:00.000-07:00

cant believe its nearly a year since we got married and i haven't ever posted a picture!

this is the bouquet and kels tie - all made by moi!and i made Lew's tie and buttonhole as well as a ton of other stuff!

Table Name Holder

2010-02-18T06:31:00.000-08:00

I need to make something to hold the place names and found this website that sells them for inspiration!

My homemade cake stands

2009-06-10T16:07:00.000-07:00

day trip

2009-06-10T15:48:00.000-07:00

We've been to the seaside today! in the bloody rain as per usual. Horrendous journey down but all was fine when we finally got there. Went to the reception venue to pay the deposit and sign the confirmation and we took some pics of the function room coz kel had read somewhere its a good idea for planning decorations. While we where there we chilled out in the lounge with cappucino and chocolate cake and I stretched out on the comfy chesterfield with my new charity shop bargain novel! Afterwards we went to the ceremony location to pay some more money and the woman who drives the national trust minibus reversed into our parked car and smashed the lights! What a day! Before heading home we parked up so I could take some photos of my bridge. Menai has now been officially renamed Munch Bridge by kel coz i love looking at it so much! I'm going to post my photos in my 'made by munch' blog rather than here though.

I wonder...

2009-06-07T17:48:00.000-07:00

I know we have already chosen that Dessy dress for Wils but I've been thinking maybe we should look for something more suitable. By that I mean cheaper, we are doing everything on a budget for this wedding and although the dress is only £170 in comparison to everything its quite hefty. For example I wouldn't dream of spending that on my own outfit. Anyway I have found this dress from Olivia Mae and its a much better colour, more of a pastel yellow I'm not sure of the price but they are having a 50% sale so could be worth a look. Its a bit more conservative i think understated and whimsical I prefer it.

latest makes

2009-06-07T16:06:00.000-07:00

here are the latest buttonholes i've made. The calla lillies are made from fabric and really easy.

this is made from a flower i've made from pink crepe paper, a leaf i made from fabric and some artificial gyp i bought and have split into loads of small pieces

Here i put together a homemade tissue flower and fabric leaf, an artificial rose bud and the artificial gyp.

This is 2 different artificial stems that i stripped down and put together with a fabric leaf i made. Not sure i like it that much - think it would look better with a different coloured leaf.

tissue paper flower, fabric leaf and yellow artificial stems as before

I love this one even though only the leaf is homemade and i just seperated the orchid from a large bunch added some other blossoms and wired it all together

erm not sure about this one - i think i'll add a fabric leaf to it and see how it looks then.

paper and fabric flowers

2009-06-07T12:50:00.000-07:00

not sure if i've posted this link already but just found this brill page on Martha that has all her paper and fabric flowers in one place

click here

I love this

2009-06-06T01:27:00.000-07:00

After looking at the obvious online stores for 'off the peg' bridesmaid dresses, bhs m & s and debenhams. There are some lovely ones really cheap but not in Kasey's size. I have found one on BHS Bridal that I love its not exceptionally cheap and is more expensive than the original dress we liked but I looked at that dress last night and was not overly keen. This one is gorgeous and is ivory and blue which is great. Anyway here it is...

lets face the music

2009-06-05T11:34:00.000-07:00

OK so my new venture is the play list and actually all music involved in the day from the ceremony to the first dance. Our music tastes are so eclectic the choices range from the pussycat dolls to Harry Connick junior and all in between. Every time I think of a song though I forget to write it down I'm sure I'm missing loads out, its a work in progress.

2009-05-29T16:07:00.001-07:00

click the pic for the link - it does exactly what it says on the tin lol!

Posey Square

2009-05-29T15:04:00.000-07:00

Love this homemade idea from DIY Bride. the tutorial seems quite do-able!

Wedding flower tutorial

2009-05-29T12:41:00.000-07:00

found a great site to help putting together the buttonholes, corsages and bouquet.
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/cormakbas.html
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/bouqmakbas.html

Yellow Crespedia

2009-05-29T11:55:00.000-07:00

Know Your Flowers is a weekly feature on DIY Bride that showcases a fab flower or plant and beautiful ways it can be incorporated into your wedding. This yellow crespedia is simply stunning and would love to have it in our arrangements somehow.

Blooming gorgeous

2009-05-29T04:24:00.000-07:00

good inspiration website for artificial flower arrangements and buttonholes http://bloominggorgeous.net/default.aspx

http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/index.php/chatroom/topic/133254
this forum topic has a million links to help

2009-05-29T03:51:00.000-07:00

more work on the craft front!

this is the first one i did - its a bit rubbish and way too small!

homemade flowers

2009-05-29T03:06:00.000-07:00

i've finally made some good wedding flowers - its taken ages to get them looking anywhere near good enough! I've done some buttonholes too - what d'ya think?

Val Carr Designs

2009-05-24T17:37:00.000-07:00

I love love love her love design lol and the heart bloom, well pretty much all of her designs actually. go see http://www.valcarr.co.uk/designs-173/

antoinette

2009-05-24T17:20:00.000-07:00

from www.olivierlaudus.com

not my style but still a stunner this ring pillow is £50! yet another thing i'll be going budget and making myself lol!

weddingideasshop.com

2009-05-24T16:57:00.000-07:00

found a great online shop with loads of unusual ideas and products like this stationery seal for 75p each

click pic for link

make your own cufflinks

2009-05-24T16:44:00.000-07:00

click pic for link

saw this on etsy and thought how simple it would be to make your own cufflinks - a scrabble tile, paper or fabric to cover, epoxy glue, and cufflink findings (found some on ebay for 99p!)

actually you could use anything flat and doesnt have to be square - i could cover them in the same fabric as the ties. woohoo more things to make!

confetti

2009-05-24T16:10:00.000-07:00

we have to have real flower confetti at Plas and there is some lovely ideas here

the best sweetie ever

2009-05-24T15:19:00.001-07:00

personalised m&m's - genius
get them here

they cost a bit so maybe instead of a jar of them on the candy buffet we could use them to top the cupcakes?

drink me! Eat me!

2009-05-24T14:52:00.000-07:00

what about a mini glass bottle saying drink me and a favour box with choc truffles or something saying eat me at each place setting?

£31.76 for 100 incl caps from here

lavender heart favour

2009-05-24T12:19:00.000-07:00

cute idea for homespun favour
easy tutorial is here

Bulkeley Hotel

2009-05-14T06:16:00.000-07:00

We have finally found a reception venue. So excited its bloody gorgeous we have a great buffet all within budget I'm amazed its done.

2009-05-10T11:15:00.000-07:00

I've been buying vintage tea cups and saucers as and when i see them in charity shops, car boots and antique shops and now i'm ready to make 1 element of the table centres - tea cup candles. I thought the idea was mine and inspired by the whole alice/tea party theme and vintage floral patterns in the fabrics i want and also by an episode of Kirstie's homemade home but it seems i must have already seen it somewhere coz there's a few mentions of them out there on the world wide web. Here for example
this one pictured is one you can buy ready made (and therefore no fun at all lol!) for a staggering £22!!! click pic for link.

i have 8 teacups and saucers all similar to this and mismatched and none cost me more than £2 and some cost 50p! the ingredients to make the candle work out about £1 a cup. Hardly worth the retail value of £22! Cant wait to get started - i've sourced an online company for the candle making supplies but i want to ring around a few local places tomorrow to see if they have anything. I'd rather support local businesses if i can plus then i can avoid the delivery charge lol!

OMG

2009-05-06T14:30:00.000-07:00

This dress is amazing

This dress is amazing

Tie the knot

2009-05-06T00:59:00.000-07:00

playing card tie and cufflink set from Tie Warehouse

by Simon Carter

By Duchamp

Cake toppers

2009-05-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

Love this cake, we are not intending to have a traditional cake but this goes with theme. Its martha as always.

Dress for a Munch?

2009-04-30T15:27:00.001-07:00

Munch saw this lush dress in Perfect Wedding Mag. Its Mori Lee and its stunning. Even if we dont get the exact one we could have something similar made. Its under the heading of Informal Brides which is the statement we want to make.

Ring cushion

2009-04-30T15:15:00.000-07:00

I love this ring cushion, its cool very whimsical so different.

Maid of Honour dress

2009-04-30T15:10:00.000-07:00

Think this might be the dress as all three of us love it, there is a local stockist and its £180 which is probably about an average price...take a look! Its Dessy of course I love Dessy dresses!

oh dear!

2009-04-27T15:37:00.000-07:00

One week since my last entry and still no reception venue!

Our Island

2009-04-21T15:50:00.000-07:00

Last week we went for a day trip to the island and paid a few deposits that sort of thing. The most exciting thing was we took Dad and Lew with us so they got to see where we are getting married and where we are staying. We also met a new friend seoned who runs activities in the village hall she was fab, everyone we meet in Brin is so fantastic it makes the desire to live there overwhelming, anyway she was more than willing to let us hire the village hall at a bargain price which was great but then we would have to consider catering, music etc. Del had a great idea of hiring it on the sat night for the BBQ. We went to Trefan Y Gors for lunch and all really liked the place it is free on the night and we really want it there but the menu sucks arrghh why is it all so bloody hard? Anyway we will have to sort it all out soon its driving me crazy!

Yikes

2009-04-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

Dels Mum got her dress today its stunning, perfect for the style of the wedding and looks absolutley gorgeous. OMG in a couple of weeks it will be less than a year away and we dont even have a reception yikes.

oh my god

2009-04-05T15:10:00.000-07:00

Cant find a reception venue, think i'm actually going to crack up! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrggghhhh

Another genius idea from Martha

2009-03-22T13:13:00.000-07:00

Homemade candy favours

For Munch

2009-03-22T13:01:00.000-07:00

Found this thought you might find it useful. It was on 2000 if you click on her page at the side you can see her talking about it but here is the link on how to make ties I think it looks pretty complicated.

mmmmm chocolate

2009-03-19T03:43:00.000-07:00

Mum found his website for us which does personalised chocolate bars for £1.20 each. It was really good of her to help out. I'm not actually that keen on them but I thought I'd put the site on here because someone may find it useful.

So Cute

2009-03-19T03:35:00.000-07:00

The loveheart website is connecting now and its a great site acually I would really like these as favours if we cant afford the rock. It works out as £50 for 100 packs which I think is really good when you consider the cost of tools for creating something yourself it could work out to around the same. You can also have your names put on them and have it read 'Just Married' or 'Bride and Groom'. I love them.

Don't mess with my tutu

2009-03-19T03:20:00.000-07:00

OK so I know I said I'd look ridiculous in a dress but I've been thinking, what about something really funky. At the moment the plan is for me to wear high waisted grey trousers and a pale blue shirt, which I am happy with, but at the same time I cant help thinking we are having a pretty unusual day and munch is wearing a prom style dress which is going to be v funky. So it would be cool to carry on the theme, also I'm going to be skinny so I would be able to show my sexy figure off. Anyway just an idea but here is a pic of what I'm thinking about, only in our pastel colours.

Courage Campaign

2009-03-17T16:37:00.000-07:00

I've just signed the letter to Obama as found on 2000 dollar, this pic will let you know what it is for, go on and sign it please.

To make munch cringe

2009-03-17T16:27:00.000-07:00

Found this on the wedding mag website a little article about readings some of the poems are stupid...Shall I compare thee to a summers day! I mean who would have that at their wedding?
This one I quite like maybe at the end of my speech?

This day I married my best friend
...the one I laugh with as we share life’s wondrous zest,
as we find new enjoyments and experience all that’s best.
...the one I live for because the world seems brighter
as our happy times are better and our burdens feel much lighter.
...the one I love with every fibre of my soul.
We used to feel vaguely incomplete, now together we are whole.

Get your rocks off

2009-03-17T15:21:00.000-07:00

I really want this so much... http://www.the-rock-shop.co.uk/static/candycane/wedding.htm
Sticks of rock with your names running through matching your colour scheme. For a seaside wedding I think this is an amazing idea for favours especially with a candy theme...These would work out to £265 so I guess it goes on the wish list in case we win the lottery before the big day.

aaaarrrgghhhh

2009-03-17T15:19:00.001-07:00

Started back on the diet this week i'm bloody starving!

The candy stand

2009-03-17T15:04:00.001-07:00

Going back to the candy buffet here is how the experts do it at candy station its fab, but I think munch can be more creative than some of the pics on the site...
They also offer mini packs of love hearts 50 packs for 3 quid amazing need to get them.

There is also a website www.lovehearts.com/wedding which do personalised packs however cant get a price as yet as site not connecting, there loss 3 quid it is!

If we werent making people go all the way to wales i woudnt even bother with a reception

2009-03-17T15:01:00.000-07:00

So much stress going trying to organise reception, may not go for the sea zoo now but impossible to find somewhere. I wish it wasnt so impossible to get what we want for our budget. Regardless of all these places we are looking at. We only want a marquee in a field with a bbq why is that so hard to bloody organise!

One Box 10 Ways

2009-02-13T09:06:00.001-08:00

as usual from Martha

Floral Favours

2009-02-13T08:40:00.000-08:00

from Martha

Cool off cool off

2009-02-12T09:09:00.000-08:00

I love this fan programme so cute it was on 2000 Dollar budget wedding but its from here at Not your traditional wedding where there are loads of exciting things and how to make, i'm liking it alot.

2009-02-12T08:30:00.000-08:00

oh dear wordle is fun

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i made a wordle!

2009-02-12T08:18:00.000-08:00

2009-02-11T05:44:00.001-08:00

found a great site for help on making cakes esp this recipe for chocolate ganache and truffles - yummy. They have all the cake making supplies you could need and sell cupcakes ready for you to decorate

A cake made of cheese!

2009-02-06T11:15:00.001-08:00

Today we have found what is probably the best idea yet!
We went to our fave deli at Trentham Gardens and discovered they make wedding cakes with rounds of cheese. We both totally love this idea and as we are having loads of muffins and cupcakes we our baking ourselves, a cheesecake would be really cool. I've an idea of what sort of cheese to use and we would buy the cheese wholesale so it hopefully wont be that expensive. The ones I have found on the net at Cheese Shed and House of cheese will be approx £200, I'm pretty sure we can do it cheaper ourselves.

Boutonnieres

2009-02-05T02:35:00.000-08:00

I really like the idea of these buttonholes I know we are making them from paper but these are cute herb ones with rosemary and eucalyptus leaves go here to Martha for more info

Posh Frocks

2009-02-03T05:26:00.000-08:00

The big debate about whether or not to spend on chair covers continues. Neither of us were sure but I think we are both coming around to the idea. Its a big expense but I really think we have to do it, nasty old red velvet seats will simply not cut it. We have found a company at a wedding show at the weekend that do stretch covers that can literally be thrown in a box and then stretched over the chairs so much easier than worrying about usual ones you get that would have to be ironed after the long journey. This would cost about £225 a rather large chunk of the budget I know. I have been browsing ebay to see if there is anything wedding related to buy but there was nothing
interesting. Although I did see some chair covers for hire at £1 each not stretch ones though.
In related news I posted the STDs today for bargain price of £11 hurrah.

Curiouser and curiouser said alice

2009-02-02T10:39:00.000-08:00

Been thinking about the Alice dress all day. I'm wondering about the original dress we wanted for Kacey white with net skirt. It could just have a blue sash so its more of a 'take on' rather than in your face...Hmmm. That one is sixty quid though!

love this

2009-02-02T04:34:00.000-08:00

Found a lovely little disney alice dress for Kacey. Its a little darker blue than we would have liked but colours are always a bit darker in pics so it may be ok. I know we were going to make one but this is only £25. I cant see us buying material and having one made for that price. I also like the satin material as it will be different to the material in all the other outfits and as we are mixing things up it might be quite nice...I bet munch hates this dress i think its too obvious for her! (look at the price tag munch!)

I'd rather spend time than money

2009-02-02T04:12:00.002-08:00

Yes our tag line to this wedding is still ringing true. Yesterday we went to Dagfields the nearby antiques and craft centre. Where we found all the miss-matched plates and glassware to make the cake stands. How exciting they will be very fitting within our theme. We got the lot for under £30 we would never have been able to purchase as many new ones as we can now make, for that price.

Ready and labelled

2009-02-02T03:59:00.000-08:00

We have finally done it! Just as the tension had begun to creep in cos the save the dates were becoming difficult (address labels and such). They are all done signed and sealed with munches fabulous key rings and magnets enclosed. Tomorrow I will be off to the post office to see how much they will all cost and then they will be on their way. Whoop Whoop phase one complete!

OMG so OTT i love it!

2009-01-31T06:42:00.000-08:00

for more of this crazy tea party go here

Bouquet Cuffs

2009-01-30T19:43:00.000-08:00

Another cute idea from Martha

Read Me

2009-01-30T19:32:00.000-08:00

Kel you just have to look here

candy buffett/bar links

2009-01-30T18:32:00.000-08:00

http://budgetdreamweddings.com/907/candy-buffet-tips/
http://budgetdreamweddings.com/1600/yellow-candy-buffets/
http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/index.php/chatroom/topic/55524
http://www.ourweddingplus.com/blog/belly-up-to-the-candy-bar/
http://www.favorideas.com/wedding-blog/candy-buffet-ideas/
http://www.wedding-ideas-magazine.com/index.php?showtopic=120097
http://www.weddingideasmagazine.co.uk/content/view/494/338/ this real wedding has tons of similar ideas to us well worth a look
http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2008/01/repurposed.htmlhttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/05/do-a-candy-bar-for-wedding-favors/

pic from martha

Pastel Alice

2009-01-30T18:01:00.001-08:00

pictures either previously mentioned or from Martha's pretty pastel theme

Stationery Themes: Dots and Lines

2009-01-30T17:01:00.001-08:00

Wish i could see this pic closer up coz it sounds really nice - click pic for article

Fabric program cover

2009-01-30T16:25:00.000-08:00

this pic has made me reconsider the fabric program. This is similar to how i was going to do it. I was thinking a plain fabric, cotton or felt with a ribbon in the wedding colours. But the chairs in this pic are really neutral so it works where as ours i think are that typical red style and I'm not sure that we'll be able to afford chair covers. In either case their would be nothing to hang them on with our style of chair. It doesn't really make sense to have this style of pocket and just place them on the chair.
Maybe this would be a better idea

maybe white material and a coloured bow?

Put the confetti in the Program - genius!

2009-01-30T16:19:00.000-08:00

brill idea from who else but Martha

"Inside the program's front cover, small glassine envelopes hold fresh hydrangea petals to shower on the couple."

there isnt a tutorial but it seems pretty easy to do. Musnt forget that Plas Newydd will only allow real petal confetti.

Bow down to Martha

2009-01-30T15:45:00.000-08:00

more bow stuff from the queen of wedding detail
click here

The Dress

2009-01-30T14:42:00.000-08:00

If i'm going to wear a white dress, which i've got to admit i was dead against to begin with then it would have to be a prom syle affair with a bit of katy perry inspired style maybe? I've fallen in love with this dress from Candy Anthony but since its couture i think i can just dream on!

simple budget jewellery

2009-01-30T14:05:00.000-08:00

Kels reading Wedding Ideas magazine and has spotted a lovely simple bracelet from Aliya Rose. Could be a nice pressie for Wilsie.

cupcake tower

2009-01-30T11:56:00.000-08:00

From Martha

Homespun white cupcakes are crowned with fondant hearts cut with a cookie cutter and imprinted with the bride's and groom's first initials using a new rubber stamp. Those bearing a B are paired with napkins marked with an H, and vice versa. The cake stand is made of Styrofoam and boards, with three inch-wide doily trim.

Ive found a tutorial on Cakejournal for making a similar tiered cake stand - should prove useful! In fact its a great site for all things cakey.!

UPDATE: just realised i've blogged this cakestand before oops - i must really want to make it!

Take a bough

2009-01-27T05:33:00.000-08:00

Here is the link to the What tree are you from? program idea from Martha. It is from the website on Favourite downloadable ideas which is full of how tos for invites, ribbons, favours, flowers and things like these swizzle sticks

Wrist Watch!

2009-01-27T05:14:00.000-08:00

Munch likes the idea of wrist corsages for the girls here is more from Martha on how to make these ones

Ring Pillow

2009-01-27T05:06:00.000-08:00

Love this ring pillow go here to Martha for a how to to make

Cute Idea

2009-01-27T05:00:00.000-08:00

I saw these flower rings on Martha, they are recommended for bridesmaids but might even be nice for us. Or we could make them for all the girls in the main wedding party so they feel included.

Dessert Buffet

2009-01-27T04:52:00.000-08:00

Found this pic courtesy of none other than Martha of course and think its what were going for!

Spring Picnic Mood Board

2009-01-27T04:28:00.000-08:00

Sugar Blush Mood Board

2009-01-27T04:27:00.000-08:00

Pink Mood Board

2009-01-27T04:23:00.000-08:00

Ive found loads of mood boards on snippet and ink that are our colours. So here they are there are elements in all of them i like.

Venue at last

2009-01-26T15:52:00.000-08:00

I think we have definately decided on Anglesey Sea Zoo for the reception. I'm still unsure as to the logistics of it all but it would be cool and Dylan the owner is really up for it, we will be his first wedding so he his keen to see if it works then he can expand his business.

Cupcake wedding cakes

2009-01-26T15:44:00.000-08:00

Recipe on how to make a cupcake wedding cake and other fun cheap ideas!

Floral Ideas

2009-01-25T12:56:00.001-08:00

I found this on 2000 dollar budget wedding and think its a nice alternative to our home made floral centerpieces.

Fingers Crossed

2009-01-25T12:44:00.000-08:00

Tonight we buried the bourbon and said a little piece about it being sunny on our wedding day, lets hope it works!

The pic of the day

2009-01-23T17:26:00.000-08:00

i dont know what i like about it in particular- i just think its stunning
its from Martha of course click here

Tying the knot

2009-01-23T17:21:00.000-08:00

Bows - the best theme for the day you tie the knot?

as always go to martha for brill ribbon and bow projects

a Martha tutorial for tying the perfect classic bow is here

Leaf buttonholes again

2009-01-23T17:11:00.000-08:00

found these on Martha
very similar to the ones here

flowers for Munch

2009-01-23T16:57:00.001-08:00

click image for site and tutorial by Martha

Can you do me a favour?

2009-01-23T16:37:00.000-08:00

At the moment i'm thinking about favours. Although I agree with munch, this isnt the sort of wedding where one would expect favours I think it would be nice just to leave them near the cake or something. We had an idea that the photographer gave us she had seen a couple give a CD of the music played at the ceremony and night do. We both love this idea but if it becomes too expensive a back up is good. An idea I liked was fruit teas as it is an Alice/Tea party theme. Also Ive seen these cookies on Martha which we could write 'eat me' on!

Terrified

2009-01-22T03:11:00.000-08:00

I'm absolutely bricking it about the vows: writing them, saying them out loud in front of everyone, just terrifying. I love reading the personal vows that other couples have written but i feel completely inadequate when it comes to writing my own vows. How could it ever be as good as these by 2000 dollar wedding.

"I read a lot of other people's vows. We knew we wanted them to be sincere and fun. We decided to write our own vows following the same stem: "I love you because..." Then we wrote joint vows folloing this stem: "Because I love you, I promise to..." Here's what we ended up saying:

Sara:
Matt, I love you because you make me laugh out loud on a daily basis, like when you come up with alternate names for our dog, Hoss, such as Hoss-tage, Hoss of Pain, or Hoss-car Myer Weiner.
I love you because you challenge me to be a better person, like when you made me promise to tell the Penske truck people that we scraped the moving van.
I love you because we create adventures together, like Halloween scavenger hunts or road trips out West.
I love you because you care so much for other people that you inspire all of us to be more caring. You do things like put toothpaste on my toothbrush and leave it out for me, or come home on the worst day of winter with slippers and a Chia pet herb garden.
I love you because I smile every time I wake up to you and when I come home to you. We play together, brainstorm together, create together, read together. Your hand always feels comfortable in mine.
Matt, because I love you, I promise to treat you the way you want to be treated and with the respect you deserve. I promise to build trust with my words and actions. I will be your cheerleader, your nurse, your editor, your therapist, your teacher, your student, and your partner in adventure. I will deeply appreciate all of your positive qualities and not let the passage of time dull that appreciation. When life challenges us, I promise to focus on the resiliency of our love. And if I stumble and fail to live up to my promises, I will look you in the eyes, hold your hands, and apologize with sincerity. I will be my best for you.
[Sara will hand the microphone and the binder to Matt to speak.]
Matt:
Sara, I love you because you are always working to make yourself and the world better; sending birthday cards to friends and reading self-help books.
I love you because you never settle for one opinion; you ask friends family, and consult articles and books.
I love you because you stand-up for what you believe in; like when you spoke-up to your assistant principal about what was working, what was not and the ways that you could work to change it.
I love you because you create documents, documents, documents to better your life and the lives of others; like when we copied over 90,000 documents from your old computer.
I love you because you make up songs about our dog, your butt and my smells, and they sound good.
Sara, because I love you, I promise to treat you the way you want to be treated and with the respect you deserve. I promise to build trust with my words and actions. I will be your cheerleader, your nurse, your editor, your therapist, your teacher, your student, and your partner in adventure. I will deeply appreciate all of your positive qualities and not let the passage of time dull that appreciation. When life challenges us, I promise to focus on the resiliency of our love. And if I stumble and fail to live up to my promises, I will look you in the eyes, hold your hands, and apologize with sincerity. I will be my best for you. "

wow i love those vows.

stationery idea

2009-01-22T02:31:00.000-08:00

ive just posted a heat embossing tutorial i found here. it would be great for all the stationery.

I am so doing this

2009-01-21T08:16:00.000-08:00

make your own cake stand

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/05/diy-project-kates-recycled-cakestands.html

http://armellejewelry.blogspot.com/2007/03/make-your-own-cake-stand.html

http://www.cakejournal.com/archives/how-to-make-a-cake-stand-for-cupcakes-or-mini-cakes

http://blog.betzwhite.com/2006/09/display-dish-play.html

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tabletop/how-to-make-your-own-cake-stands-029374

Bourbon Myth

2009-01-19T06:21:00.000-08:00

I saw on the wedding channel a programme about a couple getting married in America and the guy said traditionally if you bury a bottle of bourbon in your back garden you will have good weather on your wedding day, so that JD miniature is going down!

Save the date ( a very important date!)

2009-01-19T06:08:00.000-08:00

We now have our key rings and magnets ready to send out our save the dates, We just have to design them! I've put together a letter about the accommodation to accompany the letter for the important guests and tonight I'm going to draft a letter for the others.
We had a nightmare the other day when munch rang Ann-Marie to book the accommodation she mentioned it was half term she was already partly booked and Anglesey would be over-run by families. We were gutted at the thought of not staying at Cerrig Y Barrcud so the only solution was to change the date! Simple you might say, but munch then had to contact Plas and the photographer to see if they could change!
Luckily it was all fine, So the date is now changed to the weekend of mums birthday...I think it was all to do with her so she better make it it nice weather!

Curiouser and Curiouser

2009-01-19T05:35:00.000-08:00

We have finally found a theme, Munch got inspired by a magazine (one of the 5 we have recently bought. Its under wraps at the moment but look out for the clues! This has totally made things come together now we have the colour scheme we have our outfits designed and decided upon, the sort of food we are going to have our favours, its all coming together. I love it so excited cant stop thinking about it all the time its just too much.

Mini Top Hats

2009-01-17T07:12:00.000-08:00

I love the idea of a mini top hat kind of a mix between bridal and burlesque. there a few stunning ones on etsy and a bit closer to home here. I've even found a tutorial for making your own - wonder if i could do it?

Dresses

2009-01-15T10:23:00.000-08:00

Monsoon have some really funky brides dresses in their new collection...unfortunatley the other dresses we looked at inc the silver munch wanted (well it was pick of the bunch) have now been discontinued...The search resumes!

Random Thoughts

2009-01-15T10:06:00.000-08:00

We have been thinking of gifts for our immediates, the main choices are a heart necklace for Wilsey, a charm bracelet for Kace and cufflinks for the boys. You can get novelty cufflinks from wedding shops online such as celebrationplus but I love some of these I found at Ernest Jones.