Recent Purchases Have Arrived!

Luggage tags... check! They're perfect.

Bridesmaids gifts... check! Girls, you're going to LOVE them.

Napkins... check... them out :)

 

They're not exactly the right colors, but they'll do. Don't you love the monogrammedness?

Groomsmens' socks... check! And check them out...

They look so cozy and fun. Better prepare the photographer/my brother to take a sweet sock shot of all the boys.

Keys for escort cards... check! They look SO awesome. Can you tell they're wooden?

Other recent purchases include John's belt and shoes and my earrings. He still needs a nice white dress shirt  and I'm on the hunt for some shoes for the reception. After we purchase those two little pieces, our wedding day attire should be all set. John's mom offered me the opportunity to wear her mother's bracelet on the big day. It'll be my something blue, as it's made of sapphires and diamonds. Perfect! I feel honored to wear it :)

Currently, I'm working with my brother to complete the invitations. They should be ordered and on their way to our guests' homes in the next two-ish weeks. All I can say is... they look AMAZING. He's worked so hard on them for us, and it definitely shows. Pictures will be posted after guests have received them... don't want to ruin the surprise.

Also, I forgot to mention that the rehearsal dinner venue has been booked! John's parents (with the help of a few suggestions from my parents) picked out the restaurant 1149 for the event. If you're a Rhode Islander, you know this place is a delicious and hip spot in the middle of the state, and you're aware of how awesome it'll be for a rehearsal dinner. We're very excited about their choice.

Other than that, everything is basically at a lull right now. We're working on getting more paperwork for the church and soon we'll be putting together readings and music for the mass. We'll also start working on getting music together for the reception, pick up some more decorations for the reception, design different paper goodies for the wedding day, and other random things that make the big day go 'round. I know I say this often, but I'm pretty shocked at how quickly time is flying and how nicely (slash easily) the details are coming together. Call me lucky, I guess... or maybe just lucky-in-love. Aww shucks! 74 days to go!

Green

I've always loved the color green. Basically, ever since I realized that it looked good on redheads, green and I have been the best of friends.


I know I mentioned earlier that when we were deciding on wedding colors, we based it off the fact that green was going to be one of them. This narrowed things down quite a bit, as green doesn't go well with many colors. So, after a bit of research, the choice was easy! Green was a MUST and navy blue just so happens to compliment it very well. So, there you have it. 


Well, while checking out my favorite wedding blogs today, I came across this quote in the description of a wedding that used green and black/damask as their colors:


"Green is symbolic for nature. Growth. Harmony. Freshness. Green is also the most restful color for the human eye and suggests endurance and stability."


Endurance and stability! That definitely makes green the perfect color for a wedding :) 


And now, for some more green (to help you feel restful, harmonious, and stable)...

My shoes have been dyed green... 

... to match John's tie!

And this one's just because he's so darn handsome when he adjusts his (green) tie.

The Groom's Suit

Here it is, folks. John has picked out and purchased his suit (and green tie). I thought I'd post a pic for your viewing pleasure.

Isn't he just the most handsome groom-to-be around? Love him!