10 months, y’all! Melanie nearing the one year mark and getting more awesome every day. She is trying to walk, frequently gets stuck under stuff, and giving high fives like a pro. Here’s a ten month update for y’all because…
DIY: How to Make Double Sided Cloth Napkins from Old Napkins
Remember that time I DIYed all 78 of the cloth napkins for my $5,000 backyard wedding? Oy. My hands still hurt thinking about it! But, while that DIY may have been boring and time-consuming, I did love all my napkins once I was done – they looked so pretty! And also super awesome? Since our wedding day, they’ve actually been used quite a bit (mostly for holidays but also for my baby shower). It’s been so handy to have a giant wad of pretty linens available whenever I needed them; however, it’s really been bugging me that the were all one sided and had ugly raw edges. So, I set out to fix that and figured out how to make double sided cloth napkins from old napkins!
The Lazy Bitch’s Guide to Finding a Wedding Venue on a Budget
All hail the lazy bitches! We’re the ones who would rather pin pretty stuff on Pinterest than actually get off our asses and DIY them. We’re the ones who opt to let our partner plan the entire honeymoon because it allows us to spend that time cleaning out our DVR. Yes, we are alive and well in the wedding community – though we’re enjoying said community reclining on our collective bums. But alas, if you want a wedding on a budget – it does take work and work means… well, working. But have no fear, fellow lazy bitches! I’ve rounded up my best tips and ideas for finding a wedding venue on a budget (and not breaking a sweat).
Alternative Wedding Vows or Readings: Sitcom Edition
Looking for fun, alternative vows or readings for your wedding with a more comedic lean? Well, here ya go! Some wedding vows – television sitcom style!
Melanie at 9 Months
We’ve made it to the 3/4 mark, y’all! Melanie is nine months old and killin’ it baby-style. She has mastered the pincer-fingers and is feeding herself, has a favorite TV show, and interacting with the dog and cat better. Here’s…
Music: 10 Non-Traditional Country Recessional Songs
Here’s my list of some great country songs that would be perfect for a recessional but haven’t been used at every wedding ever (hint: no Carrie Freaking Underwood):
