Crafting a Wedding

Hello? Is this thing on? Oh hey there. Welcome to my new blog!

I've never been good at this whole blogging thing, but I have been inspired.  Google is a friend to us all, and recently google has introduced me to some new friends: wedding blogs.  As a bride on a budget, I was amazed at all the interesting idea's ladies had and their diy projects!  I thought to myself, "I'm a lady with interesting ideas and I do lots of diy projects!" and well here I am.

Bridezilla! I've heard those words far too many times in reference to women who were the equivalent of a crazy cat lady about their wedding.  I don't wish to be one.  One reason for this blog is so that I can talk about my wedding and get it all out of my system.  That way when I actually spend time with my wonderful friends and family, we can talk about something other than my wedding.  Deal? Deal.

On that note, I would like to mention that I'm really good at ruining surprises.  Jude never lets me describe movies because I always give away the good part. One goal I have is to not spoil my wedding!  It will be difficult (even treacherous), but I am determined.  I will be able to post some pictures and little hints, but you'll have to wait for the big day to find out the rest!!

A good friend of mine once bought me one of those decal people that go on the back of your car (and eventually form a family).  It was not the typical stick figure, oh no.  This one was titled "loves to craft" and came complete with crazy curly hair, scissors, yarn, and a tool belt of crafts.  Bingo! Thats me!  I love to craft.  I'm a scrapbooker, I can crochet, I make a mean greeting card, and just about anything else you can imagine!  I must admit, its in my blood.  My mom was selling at craft shows while I was still in the womb and I  owe it all to her.  As a crafty lady, much of my wedding is diy.  I've taken on a lot, but nothing is impossible.  I will be doing my own floral and bouquets, invitations, favors, centerpieces, photo-station, cake topper, and whatever else I fancy! Don't worry, I'm not baking the cake.  We've hired Maria Giacona of La Dolce Vita to do that job, and boy do her cakes taste amazing! Trust me on this one, its not your average cake. Soaked in a simple syrup, its worth giving your arm and leg!  Just ask my mom, or my sister, or Sara Berkemeier, or Lee and Avrell Simmons who were all kind enough to go cake tasting with us!

Back to my main point: I am crafting this wedding.  Its a large undertaking, but Brother Jeff once said "if its not over your head then its not God"...or something like that.  I'm very excited to share our big day with friends and family, and just as excited to share the journey!