The Nest

There's hope yet

Posted Saturday, January 05, 2008 5:57 PM

I went online and picked out a couple of rings from JCPenney.  The karat weight is less than what he's fixed on, but he thought they looked nice and it made him happy that I really liked them and that they cost much less than the others we had looked at when we first got engaged (years ago; literally).  Now to go and look at them, try them on, and see if they look as nice on me as they do in the picture.    Sorry, but I'm rather pleased with this step forward. 

I have been looking through pictures and stuff here on The Knot and I've been able to get some ideas for centerpieces that can be done at home (thanks to Wal Mart and other discount stores).  Also, my twin sis makes/sells soaps and candles and stuff, so I can ask her to do the favors for me (with my help, of course).    I'm sure that I can get FI's little sister or his mom and grandma to help as well.  My oldest brother is also creative, so I can use his talents just about anywhere. 

I found a "card fountain" in the Dollar Aisle at Target, so I snatched that up.  I also found some wedding themed computer paper at Dollar Tree and I snatched up a couple of those.     I'm going to use that paper to make my own "Save the Date" announcements.

So now I just need to wrangle a date out of him.  And save the money for the more expensive stuff.  He wants his mom and grandparents to cook, so we don't have to worry about a caterer.  We're members of Sam's Club, so we can buy the plates and stuff there.  And his mom also knows where to get an excellent deal on quality beef/chicken. 

I'm wavering on my dress.  He wanted his grandmother and mom to make my dress, but his mom told me that his grandmother was only ever going to make his little sister's Sweet 16 dress, and that was 2 years ago.  So when I told him, he was upset, but I pointed out that my older sister is excellent with dressmaking, too.  So I'm thinking of asking her, but at the same time, I'm thinking of just searching for a decently priced dress and adding on to it if need be.  I haven't decided, though.  I'd love to have my sis make it, though.  It could be my gift from her ... for the rest of my life.   

I am so glad that I didn't cancel the engagement after all.  That would have been the biggest mistake of my life.