Sunny, Cool!

Mom looked up my wedding weather prediction in the 2009 Farmer's Almanac. Looks pretty promising---SUNNY and cool. Not bad for August 1st. Apparently, just for the fun of it, she also viewed the forecast for Cincinnati the same day...RAIN! If this turns out to be, my destination wedding is even better. Hope it's right!

Loves Me Like A Rock

Over the weekend we took a trip up to Summitville to meet with the caterers and check out rehearsal dinner options. While there, we snapped a few photos of our future wedding landscape. Rock marks the spot.

Guess and Check

While this sample bridesmaid bouquet isn't the exact look I am going for, I am always impressed by the arrangements my mom puts together from the local grocery store. I can't wait until we figure out the perfect combination!

Healthy Ideas

With Vitamin String Quartet, I have found spunky musical inspiration for the ceremony. You know, just the right amount.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered!

Save The Dates are out at last with a big thanks to mom for all her help! We decided to use the sketch of the Powell house done by my sister not only on the Save The Date cards but also the stamps. I think it turned out just right!

Au Naturel

Found this beautiful picture on TheKnot---I love the simplicity of design. Fresh and natural----as if you just picked them yourself!

Tasting #1

Katie's future mother-in-law Melissa brought home a pork loin one day so they could experiment with different recipes for the wedding. They both stayed up LATE Saturday night to prepare a little "tasting" for all of us. Thanks Katie and Melissa! It was fun getting together again. Isaac and his brother Jacob took the opportunity to tease Katie, while Morgan, Isaac's little sister, now 8 years old, contimplated the differences between a flower girl and a junior bridesmaid. The food was good: pork loin medallians prepared two different ways, corn with some unique toppings, the best rolls that Kroger could offer (not what we have planned for the wedding!) and a scrumptious salad. Whether or not these make it to the wedding--you will just have to wait and see. But I know one thing--I'm looking forward to more of these "tastings"! Yum! Katie and Melissa love to cook!----MOB (mother of bride)