Have I mentioned how excited I am to marry Crissy? Because I am. :-)

Silverware Transformation

Remember how way back when we blogged here about our love of sporks?  You know, those cute and fun little bamboo utensils?

And, then....we were faced with the reality of the size of these things!  They're super small.  It was nearly impossible to hold one without your thumb taking up the whole "spoon" portion.  I mean, they are adorable and bamboo and easily compostable, but that wasn't enough to make up for the fact that they would irritate the heck out of almost all of our guests.

We then moved on to the idea of larger bamboo utensils.  Like these:

But, then we decided to consider other compostable utensils.  Stuff like this:

These are actually really cool - they're made from biodegradable starch.  You can buy them here.

We had some people make recommendations about the "Reflections" disposable silverware - you know, the plastic ones that supposedly look real.  Well, I'll be honest - tonight is the first I've ever looked into it...because they're plastic.  And, that's just not what we're (okay, we'll be honest again - *I'm*) going for.  But, I'm pretty impressed with how they look.  They really do look real - at least in pictures.

In the end, I totally lucked out, though.  I've been on the hunt on Weddingbee Classifieds for silverware (of the real variety) that some already married bride might be selling for super cheap.  Not to mention, I'd been checking places like Sam's Club and other places for affordable silverware.  And, then.....I lucked out last week.  I found a listing for someone selling something like 200+ sets of mismatched silverware - AND - they hadn't sold it to someone else yet.  So, for only $0.50 a set (yes, for a real knife, fork and spoon), we got the silverware we need for the wedding.  Plus, because Priority Mail ships for a flat rate regardless of weight....shipping wasn't horrendous either.  Hooray!!!  Crissy isn't nearly as excited as silverware as I am - but she does like that they're mismatched because it appeals to her whole eclectic/weird side.  :-)

So, we've now been spending the last few days running all of the silveware through the dishwasher for what is likely only round one of cleaning.  We're also pretty excited for when we buy the last thing needed for the silverware/napkin combos for the tables...so we can put it all together. 

I want this bedroom

Crate and Barrel

Holy Moly!

I think my "updates" status was a little premature.  I should have waited, really.  Because, while I was off of work this afternoon, Crissy and I spent some quality time at Michael's shopping for wedding goodies.  Crissy has told me stories about when she and Darci would go run errands and only one would be mentioned prior to going, but really....so many more would await one of them.  Somehow this was called "playing games" (or something like this - I can't remember every story I've heard).  So, I didn't hide any of my agenda items from Crissy today, but as we were walking out of the door is when I told her all of the things that were on my list to look for while at Michael's specifically.  To top it off, because of how our paychecks have fallen currently...it all also meant she had to pay today.  I think she wasn't a fan of "games" today.  She was a super trooper though.  Even after what may have been an hour or more in Michael's.

We picked up flip flops for the "flip flop basket" for only $0.80 a piece!!  Between a sale they were having today and a coupon I had, $0.80 is totally justifiable for this extra little thing we wanted to do.  Plus, I've wanted all of these cute little mini chalkboards to write the names of foods and desserts on, so people know what they're eating  - and what's gluten free.  But, seriously - those chalkboards are so stinking expensive, based on what they are.  So, Michael's had these little rectangular pieces of wood for $0.29 plus my 20% off coupon on everything - and I picked up some chalkboard paint....and (one day) voila!  We'll have mini chalkboards.  Not to mention, we picked up larger rectangles for the same process to take place - to use as table numbers/names. 

We also picked up more ribbon - we needed more to finish ribbon wands, more to use for big bows on the "drink tent," and some to use to wrap around the napkins/silverware.  Crissy and I spent some time tonight finishing up ribbon wands.  Check out all 80 of them:

I mentioned earlier that I've been on a hunt for labels in a very particular shape.  Well, before playing shopping games with Crissy today, I had decided that it might be more frugal of us to just buy a large scrapbooking punch and use the same shape for labels for the invitations and for the chalkboard labels for our mason jars for drinks.....plus anything else we might need that fun shape for.  Michael's had nothing.  Well, they had one mondo large scalloped circle.  But, boring, really.  So, we checked out Hobby Lobby, too.  And, Crissy is a savior.  Because in the midst of my grumpiness....she found a shape that is almost exactly what I was looking for.  Almost.  But, it's so exciting.  Check out the new shape with the chalkboard labels.  I can't wait to punch all of them out!

Last, but not least - the state of affairs in Crissy's office.  Her office has become wedding central for the time being and has been completely taken over by wedding goodies.  Here's proof:

Seriously, check out how many jars we have just sitting - waiting for candles and a glorious outdoor wedding:

I also have to apologize for today's lame posts.  Disregard the complete lack of originality and wit.  I must have used it all on the "FAQs" page I created on the blog....because these two posts have been complete and utter lamesauce.  But, at least you know we're alive - and doing something wedding related. 

Update

Okay, so we've been a little MIA lately.  Which seems to be the trend since I changed jobs....which is somewhat ironic since I'm actually done at work earlier than I typically used to be.  Oh well.....no one sent any search parties, so I guess you all weren't too worried.

Here are some updates:

• We bought my necklaces for the wedding last weekend.  I'm SOOO excited to get to wear them - and to see them with my dress when it finally gets in.  I'm going for the whole layered necklace look....and it's absolutely not traditional for a wedding.  But, I LOVE it!  I had found a necklace on Etsy that I loved and it served as the inspiration...
• We are slowly acquiring more mason jars.  Seriously, I should have taken a picture of all of them sitting out in Crissy's office at home.  We still need a ton more - but there's a decent amount of floor space that has been taken over by mason jars.  :)
• We've been on the hunt for affordable drink dispensers for a while now.  Originally, we were going to continue to use wine bottles for water, as well as the cranberry and vodka...until we realized how many MORE wine bottles that would require us to prepare.  So, drink dispensers it is.  We found a couple at Gordman's and with my handy dandy coupons, they were each only about $16 AND 3 gallon size AND glass not plastic.  Seriously, for drink dispensers....that's exciting!  So, with them being glass, they're a bit more consistent with the whole feel of the wedding (you know, the mason jars, wine bottles, etc...)
• A date was finally picked for the bridal shower and bachelorette party - August 6.  You know you want to come party with us.
• And, to appease the people who have asked if we're registering - and for those people in our families who we know will want a registry - we registered last weekend.  It took Crissy some warming up to the idea....I'm not sure she saw the "fun" in it until we were actually doing it.  But, it was a lot of fun to walk around and pick out things we either need, want, or need to replace.  
• Ribbon wands are "almost" all made.  I think we have about 55-60 made currently - which means only another 20 or so to make.  Hooray!!!  I love finishing projects!
• We received all of the stuff we need to make the invitations (except some pretty scalloped/bracket shaped labels that I'm still on the hunt for.  Ariel found me some lovely ones, but they're a smidge more than we want to spend....so, I'm still searching!)
• Clare started to handwrite the invitation so we can figure out exactly how it will be worded, angled and written.  She's awesome.  Seriously....just wait until you see her fancy writing on the invitation you receive.  You'll be jealous your handwriting doesn't look like that.  Well, unless it does....and then kudos to you too!  :)
• A few new tabs will be added to the top of the blog soon....so you should check them out if you want answers to FAQs (aka things you just might want to know) or if you have a burning desire to buy us a present.  Which, by the way, is not required, mandated, necessary, or otherwise an expectation.  We just want to have fun on our wedding day.  
• There are probably 8 million other updates, but I'm blanking on them right now.  So, instead I'll leave you with this adorable burlap bunting that really may have adorn our sweets table....but perhaps with the phrase "Love Is Sweet" instead.  It would be super easy to make.  :)

Oh, and ps - the wedding is 71 days from today.  That's INSANE!!!  There's still kind of a lot to do.  Good thing Crissy and I don't have major plans for the weekend....maybe we can get some stuff done!  Can't wait for you all to help us celebrate!!!