the weather

The two-week run of 100 degree weather has me a bit worried for our  outdoor  reception in August. I'm hoping you're all not melting in the sun at 5 o'clock.  This may lead you to down a few more mojitos than you might normally.  (Maybe not such a bad thing?)

Also hoping it doesn't rain. (Don't worry, we have a backup if it does...)

Which led me to my final idea, what if it is actually a bit  chilly  later in the night?  

We might need these to stay cozy by the fire pit.

Found at ikea for $3.49 per throw!  (A steal, I know!)  Thinking I could tie a cute ribbon and tag around these and display in a basket for the ladies!

Photo Booth

Love the idea of the signs and pendents in the back.

If not at the wedding reception, what about after the rehersal dinner (after everyone has had plenty of wine!?) :)

Photo Credit

Dessert Table

Neither Jordan or I are big cake people (unless it's Dairy Queen ice cream cake - Jordan's weakness!).  So we're forgoing the wedding cake and having a dessert table with a variety of some of our favorite sweets displayed on pretty plates, cake stands, and platters.

Like these.  {Via Splat Cooking and Rose & Grey}

With sweet and tangy lemon bars.

. . . Or key lime bars?

And cheesecake pops!

Chewy, melt-in-your-mouth brownies.

And of course . . . cupcakes. 

And finally - tacky as it may seem - the groom's cake may have to be picked up from Dairy Queen the weekend of the wedding!

Splash of Color to Keep Me Warm

Should be working right now but I'm waiting for a few packages of samples to be delivered. He gave me a 2 hour window of 8-10a.m. Ri-dic-ulous! So what does a girl do? Blog, of course.

A few updates:

• Pretty much set on the Heritage Todd Creek Golf Club as the reception site - working on the menu to finalize the logistics and date.
• Also found a beautiful church fairly close to HTCGC - the staff was amazingly friendly and we are coordinating our marriage classes now!
• .....Unless we win Hitched in the Highlands on Sunday (totally will)
• And if that happens, I no longer have to worry about any of this!

Regardless of where we get married, I figure I am going to need a cute lil' cardigan to keep me warm at the reception. An easy way to add in color without getting anxiety and changing my mind. :)

All Cardigans @ Anthropologie

What do you think? Too casual? Should I look for something dressier? Ideas?

I SO wish I could post a picture of my beautiful dress on the blog. My lovely fiance reads my blog (Aww!) and I would die if he saw it.

But just a hint. It is a Melissa Sweet.

Heritage Todd Creek Golf Club

The latest in my adventures of finding a wedding venue . . .

Stumbled upon a new golf club in Thornton, CO.

All of you who know me - I know what you're thinking! "A golf course? Lindsay can't golf!" Well, you're right. No athletic skill of any kind.

But. Hear me out . . . the space has a gorgeous outdoor patio with a fire pit (you can't see it in the picture, it is on the lower level of the patio) with a beautiful ball room (in case of rain). A gal from Wyoming always has back-up weather plans, you know.

You can view virtual tours of the ballroom and firepit here.

Fresh Alternatives

Found this today on Style Me Pretty . . .

Fresh alternatives to lemonade!

• Mango Ginger Lemonade
• Watermelon Lime Lemonade
• Honeydew Mint Lemonade

Yummm! And I love the presentation!

Thinking of having bottles of champagne next to the lemonades to add a kick!

Notes

I love this personal touch.

Send blank stationary with your wedding invitations.

Ask each guest to write a personal note to the couple saying:

A story they remember about the two of you.

A quick note to say hi.

Why they can't wait for the wedding.

Anything!

Then, send back with the RSVP.

The best part . . .

Hang the notes up at the reception!

I love this because it reminds us the true importance of our wedding day, how grateful we are for the guests that surround us, and how blessed we are with friends and family!

This is definitely going in the keeper book for wedding to-do's!