Earrings!

3.13.11

I effing LOVE these earrings. They're by laiet on Etsy. They've already sold but if she can make another pair I'm seriously considering purchasing them to wear to the wedding. Aren't they adorable! I don't think they're too over the top either especially since I'm not planning on wearing a necklace.

Would any of you ladies be interested in anything similar?

Sooooo cute!

Ahhh! At distance you probably wouldn't
even know they were skulls!

Freebird Update, Assignments

3.11.11

The Freebird is officially ours for November 5, 2011. Yay! The deposit isn't due until August, but the date has been booked/reserved for the wedding! So... now it's time to hand out some assignments. Please note, feel free to decline if I ask you to do something you don't want to do, don't have time to do, etc. We've all got lives. I understand. Also, if there's something you'd rather do instead please let me know. Anything you guys want to help with is super appreciated!

Laura: Caterers! But you already knew that. We're shooting for heavy h'ordeuvres for between 160 and 180 people. I'd like to have a good variety of foods. Some of my guests may be vegetarians so having some veggie options is important. Also, Aaron only eats a limited type of foods... The Freebird has very limited fridge space and no way to heat things so that will have to be worked out. Would you like to be in charge of the cake too? Because Freebird does have a fridge we really could do Jello cake. I'll need to have Aaron taste it to see if he likes it but if he does that might be a good way to save money AND have a cake people will want to eat. Comments? Ideas?

Cici: Music! We're doing our own music from an iPod but you know my taste in music, you know, not stuff everyone likes or can dance to. Could you possibly come up with a list of songs that might be good for the reception? Maybe some popular stuff from the time we were in high school through now? You don't need to actually download anything. I'll do that so you don't have to pay for it but a list would be great. I've got a ton of music that I like, Pearl-type, but I need help so I can have a variety. I want to start downloading soon so it won't be so expensive at one time.

Amber: What I mostly need from you is advice. We've got a venue, a band, a photographer, and save the date cards. We're working on food and hotels for out of town guests. Any idea on what needs to be done right now? Did you get your tables through Dave or did you have to rent them separately? The Freebird has no tables or chairs. We'll need enough for 160-180 people plus food.

Tween: You're already handling a lot so I won't ask anything more specific of you right now.

All: Venue walk-through! I would love, love, love to be able to have you guys see the Freebird some afternoon. It can probably be arranged. If we can coordinate a trip up there I'd love to hear your ideas for decorations. So far we know we want to use custom concert posters with the wedding on them, metal lanterns, and paper lanterns.

Okay, wow. That's a lot of stuff. Like I said, if any of you ladies doesn't feel up to something or would rather do something else please call me and let me know. No worries! I want you ladies to be comfortable with what I ask you to do.

Thank you guys! <3

Save the Dates!

3.7.11

Just a quick update. Aaron and I have designed our Save the Date cards and have passed them along to Jak, Aaron's roommate who is a real designer, who is going to finish them for us. They're actually going to be magnets that look like concert tickets. We used a Ticketmaster ticket for the template and Aaron says that Jak will be able to match the font! 

I'm not sure when we're supposed to send those out. Four months? Six? Well, as soon as they're done I'll let you ladies see them! Hurray for progress. 

That's all for now!

Lanterns

I've been toying with the idea of using paper lanterns for decorating the Freebird. We've been okayed to pretty much do what we want up to and including nailing things into the walls. I thought it would look very pretty to string lighted lanterns from the balcony suspended over the ceremony space. Perhaps something like the photos below?

Okay, so this is just a beautiful shot!

Square lanterns!

Fresh Flower Alternative

2.25.11

These are felt flowers made by handmadecolectibes from Etsy. I think they're gorgeous! She has a lot of different colors and I'm sure you could mix and match. Wouldn't different shades of red look fab? I'm searching for fresh flower alternatives for a good price. This would be $50. They're so pretty I could put them in a vase and use them again. I have not completely ruled out fresh flowers but like to have a fresh flower free option.

Bridesmaid Hair Accessories

2.25.11

I poked around on Etsy to see what I could find for you guys for hair accessories. Comments? Suggestions?

This one is pretty small, 1.5-2 inches.
By BellaFleur1

I think this was the one that Laura was circulating on FB.
By  pegasusmaiden

Love this one.
By stylesbym



Don't love the green flower, but the design is cute!
By birdcrap (yes, that's the name!)




Don't be hatin! I'm not in love with the flower
but the color combinations... wow!
By huiish87



Freebird!

2.25.11

Wow ladies! It's been 3 months since I've posted anything. A three months were Aaron and I did absolutely nothing. Seems that makes people a bit antsy when we're, you know, supposed to be planning a wedding. But, fear not! Ashleigh has decided to take the reins and since we've gotten quite a bit done.

The Freebird Saga has a new chapter, one in which Ashleigh has championed over Tim the booking agent. So without further ado: we're getting the Freebird! Ahhhhh! We still have to talk money with Tim, pay the deposit, and sign a contract, but (unofficially) it's ours November 5th! Yesterday we (myself, Aaron, and Shwee) met with Brad the manager of the Freebird who was awesome. With a little sweeping and possibly a carpet shampooer the place is going to be fabulous. The upstairs portion is big enough for a cocktail hour, the stage is great, they have rooms for us to use beforehand, and AND we can make a grand entrance coming down the stairs. A word of caution though, high heels may not be a good idea. The stairs are steep and so is the ramp to the stage. I don't want anyone breaking an ankle so I will advise you all to get flats! If we can arrange it I'd like you all to see the place beforehand. I'll need to go up there at least one more time in order to start figuring out decorations. Once I know when I'll let you know to see if any of you would like to scope the place out.

Yesterday we also started checking out local hotels which resulted in all sorts of hilarity. Shwee is going to bat on this one as well. It looks like we're going to get a block of rooms at the Best Western and the Quality Inn Suites. The Best Western isn't as nice, although I'd have no problem staying there myself, but it is cheaper. That'll give people options. Aaron thinks his family will probably stay at the Quality Inn and his friends the Best Western. We think we're going to get the jacuzzi suite in the Quality Inn. It had an awesome beach view.

So, that's really all for now. After we speak with Tim the official work will begin! Hurray!

Thanks ladies,
I love you all!