Tree Sapling Favors

In case you're interested in favors that are relatively inexpensive and green, take a gander at GreenWorld Project.  For just a few dollars, you can get a tree seedling in a reusable container, all tired with a ribbon.

A variety ribbon and cap colors to choose from.

My favorite favor was the Birdfeeder Tree.  The container becomes a birdfeeder, and each one contains a small pouch of birdseed.  

And to cut costs even more or simply personalize it to exactly your taste, they sell just the tree seedlings, for as low as $1.50.  A quick trip to the craft store (I like Michaels), and you can inexpensively wrap them up any way you like.

The Odd Couple (Combining Styles)

First, I have to preface, that there are over two years till Craig and I get married.  So, there is not a rush to come to any consensus.  But I am already surprise at how my greatest wedding-planing difficulty is creating a wedding that both Craig and I want.  Originally, Craig claimed he just wanted to 'show up,' but it turns out he's quite opinionated on our special day.  Almost as opinionated as I am.

Ideal:

Craig: (assuming he has to even have a wedding) - totally casual, kinda punk, and all of the food is covered in nacho cheese.

Me: tasteful, sparkly, tapas, and a chocolate fountain

Hmmm... noticing a bit of a difference?  Me too.  Trying to combine orchids with a tux that has the arms and legs torn off.  It's going to be an interesting journey to be sure.  At least we agree on the following:

• fun
• memorable
• pool party

But at least no matter what kind of flowers we have and even if there is nacho cheese (though I hope not!), we are getting married.  And big picture, I guess that really is the important part (that or the honeymoon).

Think about it.  Oh yeah.

The Strange, the Cute, and the Ugly... Commercial.

Here is another wedding commercial.  I found it odd, cute, bizarre, disturbing, and endearing- all in one.

It's for an Indian match making site.  Want to know what metro-monial mean?  So do I!

Crystal Time!

As a lover of bling and sparkly things, I stopped by a Swarovski store to check out a necklace I saw online that I though would look lovely with my dress.    

I want something unique, modern with some fun glitz.  My strapless dress is just screaming for a statement necklace.

Unfortunately, this necklace is out of season at their stores, and can only be bought online.  I never realized Swarovski has 'season items.'  So I tried on some other necklaces, and generally had fun with shiny things. 

Such as this one.

And then I had the idea of putting a crystal flower in my bouquet as a way to 'save' part of the bouquet for long after the wedding.  This one was one of my favorites.

But then I saw the butterflies!  Even better than a flower.  Now I really want to add a crystal butterfly to my bouquet.  I saw this one at the store. 

Then I saw this one online, and am torn between the topaz and the lavender butterfly.   

I'm debating the price tag ($130) and checking out what the prices are on Ebay.  I generally lean towards purples and blues, but I really like the 'pop' of the yellow one.  If we use a bright blue with a pale green or yellow, I think the topaz may work best.  But I'm still up for comments.

Dance to the Wedding, Dance to the 'Divorce'

My friend Amanda sent such a great video of a wedding party dancing down the aisle, I felt it deserved it's own post. Thanks Amanda!



Of course, then I saw this spoof of that video with the couple dancing to their 'divorce,' and it cracked me up. Enjoy!

Baby Got First Dance

Possibly the most amusing first dance video.  Ever.  

I just dare you to find something funnier.  Really.