So, it's been a while. I hope you are well. I miss you all! Life here is great...busy, emotional, good, bad, high, low...you name it, we've got it. Have I mentioned my daughter's getting married? :) We are Wedding Central around here. After it's all over I will be able to process it, and tell you all about it. For now I have to-do lists galore, and 2 months left to complete them. The best news is...things are getting done, and we are down to the DETAILS! I can't wait to show you everything! I am almost finished with the tags...150 (different) tags that will be tied with ribbon to a vintage garden gate for seating assignments for the dinner reception...I am practicing my best penmanship to write on names and table numbers!
Christopher was home for 2 months and that was great, but I sort of coasted and enjoyed time with him. He left 3 weeks ago for summer school, and since then I have been in HIGH gear with house stuff. I have had painters and window cleaners, carpet cleaners and handymen in to fix and spruce up the house. (My bedroom is no longer pink!) Things are looking good. I have a house full of guests flying in on Friday for Elizabeth's Bridal Shower (and her Bachelorette party). I will have 8 people staying with me, including my mom and sister, Christopher and Katie, and two of her best friends from college who are Bridesmaids. My 3 best friends are hosting the shower and one of the decorations is going to be my mom's wedding dress circa 1957...
I had asked my mom if I could borrow it, and she had to FIND it...it was in a closet in the basement of her house in a trash bag!!! She sent it to me and I had it cleaned and put it on my dress form. It is going to be like the "Christmas tree" with her presents underneath it! That should be cute! I also carefully removed a small piece of lace from the back of the gown and sewed it onto a handkerchief for Elizabeth to use as her "something old". I have a stack of 4 presents to give her at the shower: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. I need to wrap them really nicely. It's on my to-do list! :) Another decoration for the shower is this inverted hat box/wedding cake that I decorated (at my friends request)...
Elizabeth's new MARRIED last name starts with "S"...
and I topped it all off with the little vintage cake topper that I photographed and used for their "save the date" cards...
remember...
Lots more fun details to share soon! I will give you an update next week after the shower! Back to the to-do lists, and a whole bunch of cleaning!
Everything looks wonderful. It's going to be beautiful. Take time to enjoy it all and take time to rest.
Posted by: Lorrie | July 26, 2011 at 03:47 PM
i love what you're doing - especially the idea of all the different tags tied to the gate. that is one lucky bride, with a very creative m-i-l-to-be! glad to see you back - i am a bit of a follower but not much of a commenter, but i just realized yesterday that i have one of your tiny books from julie collings' trade last year. small world :) good luck with the final preparations, and best wishes to the bride and groom!
Posted by: gretchen | July 26, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Weddings are everywhere! My daughter just got married and it was great to see my projects come into being at the reception (with the help of many family members and friends). Good for you for getting things done early. I wasn't prepared for my mind being in a complete fog the week of the wedding.
Your ideas are lovely. What a wonderful Mother in law!
Posted by: Lynnae | July 26, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Hello! Its lovely to see you back, I have missed your blog! Well done on all your wonderful ideas & decorations you have shared with us here! Its all sooo beautiful! I bet you cant wait for the big day to arrive, it will be amazing! How lucky you are to get to do all these wonderful things for your beautiful daughter! Cant wait to see more of what you have made :)
Lavinia (UK)
Posted by: Lavinia | July 26, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Hi Suzanne!
I have missed your posts, but I understand you are busy, busy!
Can't wait to see wedding pics. Everything is coming together so nicely.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | July 26, 2011 at 07:12 PM
I just noticed yesterday how long it had been since we'd heard from you. It all makes sense now. Such crazy, fun days. The hat box "cake" is gorgeous! Can't wait to see what else you've been up to!
Karen
Posted by: Karen B | July 26, 2011 at 11:59 PM
suzanne,
what a happy thing to see a new post from you this morning! you have been very much missed, and it is great to hear some of the fun details of what you've been up to.
the wedding plans all sound dreamy and i LOVE your idea of using the dress form with your mom's wedding dress as a 'tree' to put e.'s presents under. you clever girls!
i hope you enjoy every second of every minute of every precious day of this time of your lives.
we will anticipate all the glorious details when you have time to share them!
blessings to you~
♥karla
Posted by: karla | July 27, 2011 at 10:59 AM
I have missed your blog, Suzanne! The wedding sounds so dreamy and romantic and I love the things you are creating. You must be just exhausted, huh? I am so glad you found your mom's dress and cleaned it. What a clever idea to use it as a "tree."
Hugs,
Suz
Posted by: Susan Reaney | July 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM
I am so happy to have you back - and - can't wait to see more wedding preparation photos!
Posted by: Mary | July 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM
ohmygoodness!
so much glorious
vintage goodness.
i have missed
you, too, but
am fully aware
at how busy you
have been.
thanks for
letting us
peek inside
your life.
enjoy every
moment!!!!
xoxoxox
Posted by: miss lynn | July 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I can't imagine a more beautiful wedding, this will really be something!
You will sure be ready to relax when we get to Ashville. I look forward to hearing all the backstage stories of the wedding then.
Posted by: karla nathan | July 27, 2011 at 12:37 PM
you are a busy busy lady. everything looks amazing for the wedding. love all the details. such an exciting time for you. my best to all.
Posted by: Traci | July 27, 2011 at 02:41 PM
WOW Suzanne, I cannot wait to enjoy all the photos of all this beauty! The hat box cake is to die for!!!
Posted by: Laurie | July 27, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Have missed you! Can't wait to see the wedding pics. Have a wonderful time and enjoy every minute of it!
XO,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | July 27, 2011 at 09:22 PM
Suzanne,
It's so nice to see you! :) ... It all looks so beautiful! Definitely sounds and looks like wedding central! My cousin is getting married soon, as well, and her brother is witnessing all of the wedding decisions being made. He has decided he will go through no such trouble. No big wedding for him. (Little does he know that even little weddings are so much work!) :D
Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | July 28, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Beautiful details. The little things mean so much. Thanks you for the glimpse into what I'm sure will be a lovely wedding shower. I'll look forward to reading about the wedding later on. Best Wishes to the adorable couple.
Posted by: Sara | July 28, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Suzanne ~ You've been missed, even though I knew you were busy with wedding "stuff". So glad you've taken the time to share with us. Can't wait for shower/wedding/company posts later!
Marilyn in Missouri
Posted by: Marilyn Parker | July 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Ohhh, it all looks great! I have missed you and thinking about you and all of the wedding plans. Take a deep breath, you are doing a great job. Can hardly wait to see more. Hope you are getting plenty of rest.
Posted by: Kana | July 29, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Awesome post Suzanne! I know you are busier than ever right now. Im in love with the wedding cake. Gorgeous! Bravo job! You should submit to Martha. ;) xoxo,jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | July 29, 2011 at 12:50 PM
It's good to hear from you again...love all the posts...all the wedding ones too....Everything is soooooo creative and beautiful
Posted by: Mary Saunders | July 29, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Glad you are back! I love everything that you are doing! Have fun.
Posted by: Susan Broyles | July 30, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Oh, I just missed you so much - you have no idea. About once or twice a week, I come here to check in and there's no new post. I knew you were knee-deep in wedding preparations and I wanted to be able to see what was going on! Thanks for the update. LOVE everything you're doing. I only wish I could be a guest at the shower, the bachelorette party and the wedding. I know it's going to be grand. Your daughter is one lucky bride! Thank you for doing this for her.
Posted by: SuZeQ | July 30, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Your daughter is so lucky to have you and all your talents! Absolutely LOVE the tags Suzanne. Good luck with it all
www.mel-designs.typepad.com
Posted by: Melony Bradley | August 05, 2011 at 12:15 PM
I love everything you are doing, Suzanne! The tags! The dress! The cake! Fabulous-
Cannot wait to see it all in action! How much fun it is, right!!! xoC
Posted by: charlotte | August 20, 2011 at 07:52 PM
This is going to be the prettiest wedding ever. Of course, you have the prettiest bride too.
Posted by: karla nathan | September 06, 2011 at 10:33 AM