Another Cute Invitation

Blessed. 

The Lord has blessed me with the most wonderful friends and I'm honored and grateful to have these beautiful women in my life.  In fact, they have been hard at work preparing to throw my showers next weekend, and I just can't wait!   In keeping with my vintage theme, Tiffany hand made the most adorable invitations, each one being different. 

My apologies for the glare on the pic, but you can still see the gorgeous work of Tiffany Norris.  She did an excellent job on the invitations!  They are perfect! 

~Truly, Cinderella

The Invitations

Now that the invitations have been sent,  I must share them with you.  The talented Mrs. Lindsey Jones Overman created all aspects of the invitation, informational info, and RSVP with the simple request the design be inspired by The Little Chapel, with a touch of vintage. 

 

Our venue is absolutely divine; literally, breathtaking.  I fell in love with this historic chapel, from the stained glass windows and wooden pews, to the archway and lanterns hanging from above.   In fact, I asked Lindsey to showcase the lanterns on the invitations, and she did precisely that.

Matt and I really like that our invitations are unique, and they were half the price of traditional invitations.  Lindsey sent the finished design to a local print shop and we had them printed without all the extra overhead.  Perfect!  

Remember those talented friends; oftentimes they are pleased to showcase their work.  They are usually happy to help, especially if you're willing to lend a hand when they're in need. 

~Truly, Cinderella

Flat Belly Diet

Though it's probably going to take a knife, an operating table, and a experienced plastic surgeon in order for me to have a flat belly, the diet is definitely working!  http://flatbellydiet.prevention.com/  I have lost a total of ten pounds, and after fifteen more, I will reach my goal weight!  Everything fits better, some clothes are too big, and as Mickey D would say, "I'm lovin it!" 

Zumba is also amazing!  If you're like me, working out has always been a chore; a necessary evil.  But now I've finally found something I love!   In fact, I like it so much I attend at least three classes per week, and some weeks I attend four.  Zumba is my crack and those fantastic instructors are my dealers!  I'm telling you, if you haven't been to Studio 57 http://www.studio57fitness.com/, then GO!   Bren, Karen, Josh, Hillary, or one of the other wonderful teachers will have you shaking your booty and jiggling your jiggle right off!  Well, at least, the bad jiggle. :)

After much thought, I may just Zumba down the isle, and have brown rice and tomatoes served at the reception!  Go Zumba!  And Happy Flat Belly dieting.

~Truly, Cinderella

Boutonniere

Flowers=Money, and lots of it! 

As much as I would love to have Jeff Leatham http://www.jeffleatham.com/ do my flowers, I must be realistic and cut some of the blooming budget!  In a previous post, "Centerpieces, a true story of vintage," I sampled the centerpiece, sans flowers.  Today, I address the gentleman's adornment.  Where creativity is my muse, unconventional is my merit, thus bringing a fresh take on a old tradition, the boutonniere. 

Feathers.  Pheasant feathers, red feathers, and a button to complete the look.  

The groomsmen are wearing chocolate brown suits with ruby red vests, ties, and pocket squares.  Matthew will wear a champagne tux, vest and tie, but sport a red pocket square to match his men.  

And I believe the feather boutonniere will complete the look.  

Against the brown...

Also a lighter background, like Matt's suit.  

I think this flows with our theme, especially the old buttons, which came from my Nana's old button collection!  

What do you think? 

~Truly, Cinderella

48 Days

Countdown to the next chapter of my life:  

Marsi Married.

48 days /2 = 24

24 hours /2 = 12 hours

12 hours before our wedding= 10 pm

10 pm= current time

I'm doing so well in the area of commitment, I believe I will commit to blogging.  

Goal: Blog everyday until the big day.  

See you tomorrow,

~Truly Cinderella