Pictures Pictures Pictures!

Everything turned out perfect... the weather, the food, the friends and family.... and the cupcakes!

Thank you to everyone for sharing in our day (those near and far).
And a special thank you to Dana our photographer for the great pictures:

More to come!

2 weeks to go!

How did that happen?
It seems like just last week when I still had months of time to finish everything... much less need to worry about lists, checks, organizing, reservations, packing.
Ahh... to be able to relax again... what I wouldn't give for an extra 2 weeks :)

Actually, I think I'm good with where things are. Just some small stuff to complete in the next couple weeks.

I think at this point, we're seriously just looking forward to seeing everyone and some time to relax on our vacation time.


(I'm trying not to sweat the small stuff... we'll see how that works!)

Hotel Information

Ok...
Time to think about partying!

I have blocked off a section of rooms at Country Inn & Suites by Carlson in Plymouth.
They are giving us a special rate for both Friday and Saturday (Aug 21/22nd).
A standard King/2 Queen bd room is $94
King Suite is $104

You can book for the 1 night (Sat August 22nd) or both (Fri & Sat), your choice.

*** Be sure and mention the Collins/Thompson Wedding Group***
There is a cut-off date of August 7th- which means they will only guarantee to have the rooms available until then, but if you call after August 7th, and they still have rooms, they will still give you the special rate.

Breakfast is included too!

Hotel Number: (763) 473-3008 or (800) 456-4000

There is other hotels in the area too if you prefer somewhere else. I've listed some on the right hand side of this page.

A Map from our hotel to Brookview Golf:
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If you book, and think you may be interested in a shuttle service from the reception to the hotel, please let me know ASAP. They would be able to book one for me, but I need to let them know as soon as possible.

See you soon!

Invitations

Well, the invitations have gone out! Yeaaa.
I'm finishing up just a small handful of the rest this weekend, but most have gone out :)

There has been a question of if children are welcome: the answer is yes.
Of course! Morgan needs playmates there!
Please just let me know (either on the RSVP or drop a line) of how many children will be attending with you.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Oh how time flys

I think the reality is setting in that the count down is shrinking, and fast.
I dropped my dress off at the seamstress this week.
It felt very strange to put on my sparkly dress, with all the accessories, and look into the mirror.
Of course, that mirror also told me... where's that 10 lbs you were going to loose?

It also felt surreal to go with Chris to pick up his suit and shirt.
I must say, it's a pretty cool thing to see him dressed up. Since he works in his Dickies all week, then comes home and puts on the sweats (kind of like me too!), it's a sexy thing to see him in a suit ;)

The invitations should be going out this weekend. So definitely look for those and pop your spiffy RSVP card (that I spent what seemed like an eternity designing) into the mail. Or... you can keep my lovely artwork for yourself and RSVP to your right too!

We'll see you in less than 2 months... or whatever that ticker says up there!
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Busy Bee

Want to see what my last week looked like?


That's confetti up there. Yep, confetti I'm making for the cupcakes. I'm polka dot obsessed.
I told you.. when I get an idea in my head, I just can't let it go! It's a big project... but I'll have time to gradually finish it.

Chris got a suit too! Yeahhhhhhhh.
(I was getting a little nervous in that category)
Ties should be done this week. Another yeahhhhhhhhh.
It's coming along!

I think I need rehab

I have been seriously addicted to etsy.com lately.
I started with just a couple things here and there. (We actually have an etsy seller making the guy's ties since we couldn't find the "right" look in stores)
Then, it turned into "hey, these are cool", and justifying more purchases by thinking "at least I'm getting the hang of things here and can help my mom out with selling the kaddies on etsy".
So, I've now told myself S-T-O-P buying.... Period.... Break time.

Is there an etsy rehab out there?

On a more "wedding" note:
The RSVP/Guestbook online seems to be working great.
If you have a moment, please drop us a line on the link to your right.

More to come soon- it's a busy week ahead!

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