Linens for the Tables

Man, is it hard to find "pool" in a cotton fabric... and I sure didn't know until today that there are very few places that sell yards of material. Hobby Lobby, Joann Fabric, and Fields Fabric seems to be the biggest places in the area. We only had an opportunity to visit Joann Fabric. Here is what we came up with...
I would like to a larger square piece of fabric that hangs over the end of the table a inch or so at the corners. Than have a smaller square in the middle of the table where the center piece will sit upon. Big discussion though, should the brown be the big piece or the small piece? Mom likes the brown being the small square and in my pictures, the brown is the larger square!

I'm a visual person so when we find the fabrics, we may have to give both a shot before we make a decision.

Recommendations for our Honeymoon!

We finally made our way to Breton Village Travel to talk about ideas for our honeymoon.

Right off the bat she recommended Couples Resorts, which is a chain in Jamaica. They are adults only and offer more than the usual all-inclusive resort does. They have excursions that DON'T cost extra! :) The particular one she recommends for honeymoons is the Couples Swept Away. It has 320 rooms, 6 restaurants, casino, piano bar, martini bar with over 100 martini choices... and on and on and on... Thing is, flights to Jamaica are tricky.

Which is exactly what we found out about the Dominican Republic too. You have to go out of either Detroit or Chicago to get to DR. The resort that we are looking at there is another Secrets resort, Sanctuary Cap Cana.

Than we have good ole Mexico... which price wise is the most reasonable airfare. Currently, we are looking at another Secrets resort, Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun. It is the newest Secrets and is held to the same standards as Secrets Capri Riviera Maya. Maroma has 412 rooms, 12 pools, 7 restaurant, and 8 bars!

Lots of things to think about... all I know is by that time, we will be just so EXCITED to get away that any of these places would be amazing! All I want to do is lay in a pool in the Caribbean with my husband by my side and a tropical drink in my hand!

Visit My Younger and Silly-er Sister's Wedding Website at The Knot!

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One the way to a Decorated Table!

What do you think...

World Market, yes, World Market is addicting! I would of made more purchases but they didn't have one of the things I wanted! Anywho... I did by some votive candles. When I look at pictures from wedding receptions at the Habourfront Grand Hall, I see candles on the tables. The room has big windows but because it is brick it does seem darker. So today, I purchased some frosted votive candles... 60 candles! I was thinking 3 per table and we figurer 17 or 18 guest tables. Here is a picture... remember though, 12 candles for $9.99, the burn for 10-12 hours... worth it, yes or no?!? Should they be returned? Can I get them for cheaper else where?!

Decorations Update

Tonight, Ryan and I ran to Hobby Lobby and picked up these great LARGE grape cluster string of lights! There are 6 clusters red and white grapes! The grill at the check out said they look awesome with they are all lit up! I'm thinking of hanging them at the bar or we could even do outside or at a table... like the cake, picture, or place card table.

Ryan on the side has been working on getting pint size antique blue mason jars from someone in the NW area! Only thing is the story seems to change every time he talks to them. One day they only had 12... the next time they were able to get 24! One day they said we could see them by stopping at Pops restaurant than the next day said we can meet them somewhere! AHHH! The new thought is that if we get them we will put a quart, a pint, and the blue wine bottle on each table. The quart will be filled with flowers, the pint with corks, and the wine bottle will have the table name. I love the idea of the 3 levels! In my picture that we are basing this off of, they have a larger size and 2 quarts but we are having issues finding the LARGE ones. Cause I really still like the look of the twigs.

Also, on the side, I got a surprise for Ryan today! Can't wait to show him... but he will have to wait until September 11! HEHE!

Better early than never...

Trying to figure out any little things I can now... so I called numerous salons and they LAUGHED at me when they asked when when I told them when the wedding was!

What can I saw.... good to have this information NOW so that I can make sure I can get a time and place I like.

Seems as if most places are starting at about $40 average to do a updo... and about $30 or so for makeup. I've never really had my hair professionally done and for sure have never had a pro do my makeup!

All for one day.... little crazy isn't it?!?