6 weeks to a wedding -12

Exactly 2 weeks from today Shannon will be getting married.  I can't believe how everything has fallen into place. 

The announcements finally came and are out in the mail today.  We also added some blank cards, self addressed envelopes, with instructions requesting that people fill them out with words of encouragement,  a recipe for a long and happy marriage or any other words of wisdom that they would like to give the happy couple.  When these are returned they will become part of the wedding album.  Its a great way for those that will not be attending to be able to let them know how much they are cared for. 

I met with Cindy at Baked Occasions this morning and handed over the ribbon, the cake top and the base for the top.  I can't believe that she has committed to making Shannons' cake all during a major move from her Wedding Cake shop in Port Charlotte to her shop in Punta Gorda.  (And she will be totally moved by the end of the year!!)  I have to remember to take her about a dozen of the calla lilies on the 28th so she can complete the cake.  Cindy told me this morning that she did a photo shoot for Harbor Style Magazine yesterday.  You should see the amazing cup cakes she had on display that were used in the shoot.  Thanks so much, and Congratulations Cindy.  She will be in their Feb. issue.

The Sand is here for the Unity Sand Ceremony, still waiting on the incidental stuff.  As long as it is here by the 28th I will be happy.

Bought the purple tulle today.  6 yards for around the cake and table, and another 20 for decorating the rest of the area. 

I started making the favors for everyone.  Mom always made these cute little angels that she gave away to everyone.  So that's what we are making.  She would have loved being here for Shannons' wedding and being a part of it!!!  So she definitely will be in spirit.  Once I have some completed I'll post pictures.

6 Weeks to a wedding - 10

WOW, I am totally amazed at how many things have fallen into place for Shannon and Nicks wedding.
 

Wedding Officiant Simple Seaside Weddings.  What a great find and Avis supports Brides Against Breast Cancer.
Wedding Album - Ordered and received in 4 days time. Thanks so much Aspinal of London.
Venue for the wedding and food -  The Portifino just across the bridge into Port Charlotte.
CAKE TOPPER - Thanks to The Jane Williams Collections for the fantastic cake topper.
CAKE - Thanks to Baked Occasions in Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte Fl.  WOW Cindy makes the most amazing cakes.
Toasting Flutes -  Thanks to Sowers Glass Engraving Shoppe in Port Orange, Florida.
Announcements - Shannon has ordered and they should be on their way here.  Can't wait to be able to get them out for the 2 of them.
Thank you Photography by Lester Kuhn.   I am so very happy that this piece is now complete.  Check out his outstanding photos online.  And a fantastic price to boot.

 Can you believe that this has all come together in just a couple of weeks.  Still to go are flowers.  Announcements need to get out when they get here, and finalize the menu at Portifino and cake delivery time.  Then pay for the rest of the cake and set up the delivery time with them.  Not long now.  Trying to figure out what I am missing.  Don't want to be surprised the day of !!!!...........

6 weeks to a wedding - 5

CAKE TOPPER - Thanks to The Jane Williams Collections for the fantastic cake topper.  We personalized the topper with Bride in White and medium brown hair with purple flowers and Groom in Army Greens with Sgt. rank.  This will be so very special on the cake. 

Now I'm looking for crystal champagne flutes that can be engraved with the Army Logo.  Found 1 company, but as of Monday they are in restructuring and not taking orders.