Planning Updates

According to my wedding planning guide, I'm a little behind schedule with the save the dates. Sending them out was not our top priority as STD is not a common practice in Cambodian culture. However, we did want to make sure our OOT guests and our Caucasian guests receive them. Originally, I planned on evites but felt they were too informal. Luckily, we found a free Mad Men inspired custom design Save the Date on Weddingchicks.com The STDs are printed on flat 4 X 6 postcard material which we attached magnets to so guests can put them on their fridge. We ordered beautiful vellum envelopes on Paper and More for $5.99! It was a a total steal. I can't wait to pick them up this week and have them sent out.
As for our menu, we finalized it with the caterer. We won't get a quote until after Saturday. The caterer wants to visit the venue space and go over the set up details for the day of the wedding. Easton Beach Rotunda does not have a kitchen on site but a space for caterers to set up and prepare food. We are hoping there won't be any logistical problems as this could increase the cost.

Other wedding items in production or in the mail include our custom designed guest book scroll, cake topper and the name luminaries for our head table decor. Next week I start the DIY ribbon wands for the kiddies. The other DIY project is our origami crane escorts and the Manzanita tree. Blooms and Branches recently added to their catalog, the Manzanita wish tree kit in the sandblasted color. I can't wait for it to come in so I can get started on that project - although with school and work, I might not tackle it until early March during Spring Break. I'm allocating vacation time to finalize details with the florists and order the vases for our centerpieces. I am also hoping my cousin will come through with the linens too. Still waiting for word from Cambodia :-/

On the calendar next week is my first dress fitting! I lost 5 lbs so far but need to shed 10 more pounds before I reach my weight loss goal. Pepe and I started the slow carb diet to help shed the weight. It was a difficult battle for me because I love fruits and carbs but I made it through week one. We modified the diet to fit our needs and life style. So far success! I am also looking forward to my new role as moderator on the Knot R.I board and while I have been slacking with my blogs on Chattybrides.com, I still want to contribute. What I am truly looking forward to is meeting other brides on The Knot next week!