Grrr. Tried to write this post yesterday, but it disappeared when I was almost done and I gave up. Here is me trying again. Finally got ahold of DH's sisters and parents last week to tell them the big news-everyone seemed very excited. One of his sisters offered to chip in, say, pay for the cake. She was excited when I told her I want three or four Fresh Fruit Tarts on raised trays. Lots of color, and less need for decorations. This is just an example; they would be made with whatever fruit is in season at the time.
Also, I bought an invitation set from Target. It is really pretty with Cherry Blossoms, and I even got the Thank You cards. They are a little pink and we really would prefer reds, but I think it is a good start. I haven't seen anything else I like that is even close to this price, but if I do, I will be able to take these back. I got two sets- one for invites/responses, and the other for announcements, and possibly save the dates. The save the dates will depend on what postage costs for the little guys.
We never got around to reviewing the "all inclusive" guest list I started this weekend (up to 101-aaakkk!). DH did get all the changes done on his thesis that his advisor suggested (and they were only suggestions-he would have signed off as is) so he should be sending that over to the other two advisors this week, then DONE officially! We are still 9 weeks from sending invites, so I know I don't have to push it yet, but I am also realizing just how hard it is going to be to start cutting people out of our list.
Other than this, I finished another bag for a friend who just wants it as a purse, and got another baby related sewing idea from another BOTBer that I can't wait to try. Now to make my bag, which will be the cutest of all. PIP will come eventually. Also, I woke up Saturday night from a dream with an image of what I want my bouquet to look like and had to get up and write it down. No big hints yet, but I want to go to the Fashion District in LA to look at fabrics...
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