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Bridesmaid Dos

Becky aka BB.

Sorry for cropping you out, Rach.

Becky has been my best friend since 8th grade. I have known her since I was 8 or 9. She is a nurse, and educates me on such illnesses as “Popcorn Lung”. Yes, it really does exist!

Becky, my sister and I are going to meet up soon at the dreaded Davids Bridal and look for dresses. I have been warned against it, but hey, the price is right.

I unfotunately missed Becky’s birthday by one day last week (I actually mixed up her and Jenni’s Birthdays) So here you go, internet: Happy Birthday Becky! She just got back from the hills of Appalachia repairing houses for the Appalacian Service Project. She’s awesome.

I love you Becky!

San Diego

I’m going to California!

So I won’t be posting for a few days. 

I will be stuffing my face with this:

Actually, I like my fries animal style.  But I’m not complaining.

I am so excited.  My mouth is actually watering.

Byes!  See you next week!

Cake Mistake

Cake inspiration provided to baker:

Cake provided by said baker:

From cakewrecks.blogspot.com

Vase Face

One of the ways I am trying to save money on the wedding is buying my own vases. I want to be able to supply them to the florist so that I don’t have to rent them. Then we’re all happy go lucky. I have been buying round tall vases at goodwill:

For this:

And I found these online for the flowers:

Square Glass 5″ Vases

$7.89 Each

From Save on Crafts

I still feel like I could arrange my own flowers, but I am hesitant to put the pressure on myself on the day of. Plus I am pretty sure I can’t wrap a bouquet correctly.

Candles continued

It can be done!  A centerpiece without any flowers.  This could save a lot of money………..

Via weddingbee.

Apron

I want an anthropologie apron.  Remember this when I get married!

These will be perfect for the Apple Pie Contest.  I should win on style alone this October.

However, I will have a secret weapon this year:  Amy gave me her apple pie crust recipe when I went to go see her in Ann Arbor.  I am sure to win with it!

I have to work.

Ahh, the running of the brides.

Bridesmaid Update:

Everyone has the shoes.  Whew.

I am 99% sure that all the bridesmaids will get to pick their own dress.

Stipulations:  Black, has some sort of strap, T-length or knee length.

Macy’s Suggestions:

Maggy London One-Shoulder Dress

$138.00

London Times Sleevless Crossover-Waist Dress

$110.00

Jones New York Dress Matte Jersey Knot Waist

$124.00

Suzi Chin One-Shoulder Pleated Dress with Belt

Sale! $95.99

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Silk Taffeta Empire Waist Dress

Sale $134.99

Let us not forget the shoes they already have:

I may have found a photog.

I want a journalistic photography style at the wedding, so I found this website:

Illinois Wedding Photojounalist

And found:

Dayna Schroeder Photography

I have spoken to her on the phone, and so far she seems great.

If you stumble across this, Hi Dana! This is Anne, remember me?

And her prices are reasonable.

This will just make Jenni want a trolley even more.

I still do want engagement photos, though. I love Shannon’s (one of my bridesmaid’s sisters) Here is my favorite.