Lanterns

I received my green paper lanterns in the mail yesterday. I won them off Ebay and were shipped from china, got an awesome deal on them. I can not wait to order pink ones, contemplating doing two colors of pink or just one color. They are going to look so cool hanging from the ceiling of the barn. I even saw that another wedding had done the same thing, so its great to see how it will actually look.

This is the look I am going for, however the lanterns I ordered are a little bigger.



We have been doing research on DJ's as well, are trying to decide from the two that we found that are in our price range. Ive been making Brad do the calling on this, gotta put him to work a little! :)

Venue Booked- CHECK!

After about two days of trying to get a hold of pickering barn I was finally able to on Tuesday evening and I booked our date, MAY 14th 2011. I signed the contract and got the deposit put down yesterday, I am so happy to have that one particular thing checked off my list. I also was able to call and get a paster set up to marry us, check number two. Now all we have to do is go through the marriage classes and take a test, I hope we pass! :)

I had a wonderful two hour chat with on of my maid of honor's Jess last night (I'm having two Jess and Sheena) I am so lucky to have two best friends that are going to help me so much with this process. Also the fact that Jess plans wedding's almost everyday it will be a major plus especially when it comes to the big day and I need someone to take charge. The three of us are going to have a girls day to check out the barn and go and look at bridesmaids dresses next month. CAN'T WAIT!

On a decorating note, I found some really cute tea light candle holders at IKEA today, 5 for $2.99. I am going to try to find some green tea lights for them to put on the tables.

Planning!

The one thing I wanted first when we got engaged was wedding planning magazines and books. Brad and I went to Barnes and Nobel last week and he bought me an AWESOME wedding planner and organizer plus it came with a super cute bag, what was even better is that they are pink. The planner is so helpful it has everything in it to keep me organized and on top of things.

We also went to Michaels and I got a magazine with lots of ideas in it. It has helped me to think of some great ideas.

FLOWERS!

I have looked at many pictures of flowers even before planning and I have always loved peonies especially pink ones. While I have seen them in pictures I had never seen them in person that I can recall. The other day Sheena (one of my best friends and bridesmaids) and I were at Central Market in Poulsbo and went by the florist station and saw tons of beautiful pink peonies. I am in Love and am really hoping that I will find a great florist and price so I will be able to use them for the wedding. I really liked the two color of pink's I saw and white ones.