Tuesday was spent trying to track down and order the invitations that we wanted. We had chosen a design from Carlson Crafts months ago. The actual search for the one we wanted went pretty smoothly. We looked at a gazillion twice but it really wasn't hard. And no, Jami, you can't see what they look like before you get yours. Why? Cause I am not ruining the surprise and also because it what I could put on here wouldn't look like them anyway.
Oh, there is a sample online but it's a different color and stuff. That is why I said I spent time trying to track it down. Originally we thought that we could have one of the print shops that Michael knows do the invites for us but they have stopped doing stuff like that because apparently it is a big headache. But you can order the cards in through their website and they will do the envelopes, etc. Well, our card was not on the website even though we had seen it in the most recent book. Here's what happened. . .the card number and color had been changed. How I ended up finding this out was by going to our nearest Hallmark store and discovering that what I had written down and what they had in their book was different. Seems they are out of date. So, I went to another one that has a more full service invitation section. Heck, they even do printing on the spot for stuff. The guy was really nice and helpful just like Maggie had been at the other store. I felt bad about switching but I needed to be sure this didn't get screwed up.
Actually, the number was still different at the second store. But he verified that it was what we were looking for and even confirmed the color we wanted and questions we had. So, while it took a while in the end, I got it done fairly well. I ordered the invitations and response cards. Return address on the latter automatically comes on the cards so that was cool. We'll have the print shop do the big envelopes and the babysitter cards and we'll do the info sheet here at home. So, I should be good to go in sending them out after Labor Day.
Yesterday we did two big things. The first was for Michael to decide what he wanted to get for a tux. We had chosen Men's Warehouse because they have stores all over and Kyle will easily be able to get fitted and everything. Plus, they let you pick up at any store and return at any store so that if you;re doing an out of town thing, you don't have to stress. I like that. Anyway, Michael likes three or four button jackets so we had a choice of two. Michael chose:
It's lightweight despite it being made from wool (so if you sweat, Jon, it's really not because of that). The shirts are microfiber so that should help too. The deal comes with everything but underwear so the guys get a nice neat little package unlike us ladies. (sigh) Men suck. lol The only difference between Michael and the groomsmen is that they will be all black and white while he has opted for a royal blue vest and tie to match my dress. Oh, and they are not wearing bow ties like in the picture but regular ties and the vest pattern is diamond.
The last, and most important thing, was that we decided to go ahead and order our rings. Michael knew what he wanted but I wasn't sure. I figured that we weren't going to match (which is not a problem) and that I would have to go very simple in order to keep costs down. Well, wouldn't you know, the ring Michael had looked at for eons was sold a few days ago? lol But the salesman at Reeds knew what we were talking about and we could order one. Would have had to anyway because Michael needs something like Tungsten Carbide or Stainless steel since anything less durable would be wrecked in no time on the job. Michael liked the chevron pattern of one of the Tungsten rings. So, that seemed to settle that.
Then we went and looked for me. I love the Art Carved collection but we so don't have $400+ to spend on rings right now. And Michael's ring choice just wouldn't work on my hand. So, I thought I would end up with a plain silver until we saw a Tungsten similar to Michael's. The difference is that the pattern simply goes up and down around the ring instead in a diamond shape around it. I started to dismiss the ring because I wasn't sure that it would look right, etc. Well, the salesman mentioned it as a choice and when he brought it out, it caught the light and sparkled. Michael, magpie that he is, liked it instantly better than his own choice! I liked it because it wasn't plain and the sizing actually worked on my hand. Michael admitted to not caring for the rough edge on his choice but the one I was looking at had a smooth one so. . .now we will have matching rings! lol
Here's what they look like:
You know what's even funnier? We have the same ring size! So, Michael said that we'll have to engrave the inside in such a way that we know which is which. lol Too funny.
Well, that's it for now. Lots more to do but I'm happy those things are done.
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