with this ring...

As of yesterday, we have officially picked out our wedding bands. According to my "to do" list, we are a little preemptive on this task, but this was something that was fun for both of us, so we were a little excited to go back to Spencer's Jewelers, who designed my engagement ring.

First up, Austin's ring will look similar to this:

 It is a white gold hammered finish band...he really likes the idea that it will "not show scratches" as apparently he is intent on banging it around everywhere for the rest of his life.

Anywho, it looks kind of like our friend Allen's wedding band (except Allen's is in yellow gold) so that is fun!

Also Spencer's is going to engrave it - for free - on the inside with my first and middle name. Awww. (his idea, not mine...I suggested the ever popular "Put it back on"...just kidding)

My band, on the other hand I do not have a picture of...because it is being semi created for me. I know, I know, I am difficult :)

But it too will be white gold, with 6 raised round diamonds, in an ever so slight curve, so that it nicely accents the shape of my engagement ring. Yay!

When we first went in they had a band that I liked with 5 diamonds, but I thought with 6 diamonds they would fit better around the round center stone on my engagement ring. So, the very nice Mr. and Mrs. Spencer found a setting in a catalog to order for me. They are going to play with the construction a little bit and match up some diamonds that are of the same quality as my ring, and then we will see how it looks!

It was so fun to shop for rings, but while I was there the jeweler and I decided that while my ring fits, it is slightly too big (he thinks I should have a little more resistance putting it on and taking it off than I do).

...so on Monday I am going to have to drop off my ring to have it taken from a 6 down to a 5 1/2. I will be with out it for 4 days. Sad faces. I am going to have to dig through my jewelery box and find a replacement ring for a couple of days so my finger doesn't feel naked!

In any case, I continue to be impressed with the level of customer service at our jeweler! They are so sweet and patient, and willing to work with you to get you exactly what you want. Don't be afraid to ask!

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Purchase!

 

 I found two of these fab copper tubs at Walmart, of all places, for 6 bucks a piece. Rock on.

Now, what to use them for? Programs? Ice cold bottled Cokes? 

YAY! I love making actual, tangible, progress on things.

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Hurrah!

Per my usual obsessive checking of blogs, I got the happiest news via Weddingbee yesterday!!!

 

Paper Source is coming to Atlanta!! 

While Athens does not equal Atlanta, it is CLOSE ENOUGH! I cannot wait to go in and sample the lovely goodness...I would be at the Grand Opening Events this weekend, but it is homecoming here at UGA, so my visit will have to hold for a while.

I foresee many trips to Hotlanta in the future, good thing gas has gone down!

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Things that make me happy...

that the light is currently off in my office, but the combination of sunlight shining through the window and the way i was just sitting caused my engagement ring to throw pretty spots of light all over my desk.

Just thought I would share :)

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Labor of Love

I saw this picture today by Our Labor of Love Photography in Atlanta, via Style Me Pretty's Pink Week feature:

 

 How fun is that Blow Pop Topiary??? (at least that's what I think it is...) What a fun addition to a candy table! I have never really thought about having a candy buffet, but I do love a topiary! 

Of course, then I had to go spend some time looking at their galleries and stumbled across this gorgeous photo:

  

::le sigh:: How I wish I could pull off a birdcage veil...They are so beautiful!

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Monday, Monday, Monday

Happy Monday everyone! and Columbus day for all those who get to celebrate it!

I am secretly blogging here at work since we did not get the day off, unlike Austin who is snuggling with the puppy and probably playing Zelda at home.

Anywho, this weekend was pretty productive for wedding things...yay!

Updates are as follows:

• We have 'decided' on a design for our Save the Dates, Woo! (I use the word decided lightly however, because you all know me and my mind...I will be making up new designs until the payment is made and they have been shipped)
• Austin picked out a wedding band (Just seeing samples on his hand gave me a fabulous mushy gushy feeling inside) a post all about them later when I make a decision...
  
• I went crazy at Michael's and bought all sorts of fun Navy and Copper things.
• The down payment for Lake Wissota has been MADE. Due to the delay because of the "holiday" today, who knows when it will get there, but contracts and deposits are on their way! Whew.

Now if I could only be as productive about my school work in the coming days...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

My sorority's national philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness and Education, and through that opportunity has become a cause near and dear to my heart.

There are quite a few wedding blogs that have special events and features going on for October! Check them out here:

Style Me Pretty is doing a "Pink Week" this week, showing all sorts of fabulous pink details across many weddings and photographers.

With This Ring has a lovely post about the new Brides Magazine's Something Pink Initiative They are featuring wedding gowns specially designed, with something pink of course, that will benefit the breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Check out this event in Seattle. Love the name "Get Hitched Give Hope"

The Bride's Guide has a post up as well with links and information about different companies getting involved such as Thread, who is offering a 10% discount on orders in October! (a portion of that money will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness)

but beyond the wedding world...

If you are looking to volunteer or go and support some survivors here is the schedule for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events:

October 4:

Albany, NY; Charlotte, NC; Houston, TX; Lubbock, TX; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Tampa/St Petersburg, FL; Terre Haute, IN

October 5:

Denver, CO; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Princeton/Jackson NJ; Reno, NV

October 11:

Birmingham, AL; Knoxville, TN; Little Rock, AR; Louisville, KY; Wichita Falls, TX

October 12:

Phoenix, AZ

October 18:

Charleston, SC; Dallas, TX; Hickory, NC; Jacksonville, FL; Miami, FL; Texarkana, TX; Thibodaux, LA; Virginia Beach, VA;

October 19:

Baltimore, MD; Honolulu, HI; New Orleans, LA; Temecula Valley, CA

October 25:

Des Moines, IA; Fresno, CA; Macon, GA; Memphis, TN; Tupelo, MS

October 26:

Kingsport, TN

To find out more about Race for the Cure click here.

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