Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Holy Wow, Lots of Stuff In Transit













Seriously. Our house is turning into a wedding workshop. We're elves. Boxes are our furniture. Kitty's... well, she's just kitty. But still, she's sniffing. EVERYTHING.

Lots of stuff is still on the way, and I'm typing it all here because otherwise, I'll forget. Indulge me.

What's Arrived (thus far)
  • 72 glass votives
  • 40 electric tea lights (to go with 36 tea lights we already have)
  • 8 yards of lace
  • 10 sample muslin bags
  • 2 bail handle mason jars
  • scalloped tags for pie boxes
  • 42 antique ivory typewriter keys (awesome!!!)
  • 6 frogs
  • 6 apothecary jars
  • 1 installment of lace
  • ivory tags
  • bird muslin bags
  • 11 sets of typewriter keys
  • Three 5 x 7 sepia-tinted engagement photos for brown wood frame (guest book table)
  • tree stamp
  • 1 pack of 12 pint-sized mason jars
  • 1 sample table card holder (pie display/signs)
  • 1 apothecary jar (large) for well wishes
  • manzanita branches (2)
  • purple tissue paper for escort cards
  • Address numbers + aging paint (?)
  • Paper for mason jar votives (carriage rail)
  • Paper for escort card sign
  • rubber stamps for rehearsal dinner placecards (maybe)
  • Chalkboard, antique
  • Photos for Judy and Kate
  • wine corks
  • Placecard sets: ivory, plum, expresso
  • 2 stamps (fish, chicken)
  • Bigger pie boxes
  • Table card wooden numbers (2-8), 7 picture frames
  • 4 manzanita branches
  • 3-inch hole punch
  • 30 rehearsal dinner postcards
  • 1 set of stamps, rehearsal dinner post cards
  • 4 parasols (remaining 11 are rented)
What's Still On the Way
  • 6 yards of lace for pie boxes
  • Patrick's watch
  • Jen's earrings
  • 26 yards of lace for pie boxes
  • yards of lace for finishing lace votives (seller will check for more that's the right match)
What We Still Need To Purchase
  • Antique pen for guest book table
  • Calligraphy for brown leaves + envelope for well wishes jar
  • Thank You stationary
  • Lights for dance hall
  • Sign--"Supper"... maybe flowers instead?
  • Anniversary card/gift for Matt and Katie
  • Gifts Somer
  • Groomsmen gifts (Chris)
  • Program paper, printing costs
  • Labeling material for "well wishes" jar--calligraphy? inside jar?
  • Ribbon + garland for escort table sign
Remaining Balances
  • Musicians ($900)
  • Lighted Trees ($240)
  • Flowers ($1200)
  • Parasol Rental ($200)
  • Honeymoon
  • Norris B&B
  • Cabin down payment ($374)

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