POSSIBLE CATERING IDEAS!

Today was a day of visiting different caterers.  One caterer set us up with a linen rental company:  http://www.lirents.net/index.asp.  Caitlin found her place setting to rent for the wedding reception.  This setting works out to be around $5.00 per set (dinner plate, salad plate, two forks, knife, water glass and eggplant/plum napkin).

Isn't it beautiful!  Caitlin has good taste!

http://pceventsinc.com/

The caterers have been ranging from $40.00 to $65.00 per person (OUCH!).....that is until we found this caterer!  He has a wedding package!!!!

The Following Items are Included with the Wedding Package

• Gourmet Dinner Rolls and Butter Included
• Tossed Salad with Ranch and Italian Dressings
• 2 choices of Hors d'oeuvres, 2 entrees
• Regular and Decaf Coffee with Disposable Cups, Creamers, Sugars Included  (he added tea- FREE)
• Prepoured Water Glasses at Each Table Setting
• Floor length Self Serve Coffee Station Included
• China Dinner Plate Included at Dinner Buffet
• Preset Silverware at Each Table Setting
• White Table Linens for all Guest Tables Rectangular and / or Round Included (8 Guests Per Table Linen)- (Ivory Linen --- No additional Charge! )
• Floor length Bridal Station Included (30' Floor length Table with 3 Rectangular Linens)
• 8' Floor length Gift Station Included
• 5' Round Floor length Cake Station Included
• Floor length Buffet Line
• Cake Cutting with Disposable Plates, Fork and Napkins Included
• Linen Napkins (Choice of Color) Included
• Carver, Servers and Service Included
• Chef in Field or Captain Included

Price Per Person - $28.95

18% Gratuity charge added to total of order. Minimum 100 guests. The wedding package listed above is being offered for a limited time only and is based on date availability. 

YAY!!!!  We are even able to get the above place setting that Caitlin picked out earlier.....and he knocked the $5.00 off the above price for the trade in tableware!!!!  We are still paying the same price in the long run....but are able to use the two different companies!!!!  

Next step is for Joey and Caitlin to pick a date for the food tasting before picking the entrees and signing a contract!

GIRLS DAY OUT!

Today Caitlin, Grandma Betty, Vickie and I went to the Parade of Homes......It was fun gathering home decorating ideas!  The rest of the day of spent on finding damask stamps and paper for the invitations.  Next Friday, we are going to meet with a few caterers and bakeries.

Preview of Engagement Photos

CHAIR SASHES

Remember the sashes we found back in January from this website?????

http://www.weddinglinensdirect.com/

We ordered 300 of them in plum color (which matches our eggplant colored flowers that we have!).  We actually ordered the plum and eggplant samples before we purchased 300 of them! They were on sale for 59 cents each!!!!  Woot!  Can't beat that price!!! 

We also ordered 30 of these organza circles to put in the center of each table (under the centerpieces).  They were only 99 cents!  YAY!  Caitlin was hoping to find a damask cloth to go under the centerpieces....but not luck so far.  If we do find plum or copper damask, then we can use these organza circles somewhere else when decorating.  :-)

INVITATION IDEAS

Caitlin seems to like the pocket type invitations, but they are rather expensive, so Joey's mom and Caitlin are going to explore the idea of making them to save money!

Here's an example of embossed damask.  The black outside of folded invite would be plum/eggplant. The red could still be the plum showing through (to save money).  The white could be ivory.  The black damask could be copper. The black ribbon could be plum. The wording could be plum or copper.  Then the lower fold of the invite could have a pocket with RSVP, registry and map to church and reception.

Here's a close up of the embossed damask.

We found this sample on weddingbee.com. We could use this idea on the outside of the invitation to dress up the envelope side.  Hopefully they can find plum/eggplant card stock.  It is such a hard color to match!  

Once they figure out the invitations, then they can focus on the dinner menus, table tents, table numbers and seating chart........since they all have to match!  :-)  THANKS FOR YOUR HELP VICKIE!!!! 

BRIDESMAID IN A FRIEND'S WEDDING

Caitlin's roommate got married yesterday.  She was one of the bridesmaids.  The theme was black and white zebra print!  Here's the cute couple.....one day I will be posting pictures of their wedding!  Speaking of pictures, Caitlin and Joey are getting their engagement pictures done today.  I am looking forward to seeing them.  I'll post some when they come in!