Wedding Fact Friday

It's been awhile since I've posted one of these.

My fact today will shock and awe you!

First, you need to recall My Big, Fat Greek Wedding.

{oh, yes. my fact involves the awesome movie!}

The dad in the movie says that Windex will fix anything.

Guess what!

It's true.

:)

While Mr. GrapeJuice and I were vacationing a couple weeks ago, we decided to check out wedding bands.

We thought we'd be able to find some for a decent price.

{didn't really happen}

But, while we were trying some on, one got stuck on Mr. GrapeJuice's finger.

The sales associate didn't even flinch.

She got some Windex, squirted on his finger, and presto!

The ring came off.

Such a cool trick!

photo : reflections of a mirror

Thematic Wedding Centerpiece

As you know, Mr. GrapeJuice and I are getting married on New Years Eve. We are very excited about this! However, I've been kind of lackadaisical with my planning efforts. It's not that I don't want to plan because I really, really do. I just feel soooooooooooooooooooooo overwhelmed by everything that is going on in my life. My mom, trooper that she is and ever motivating her young, dragged me out to Hobby Lobby over the weekend. And now, thanks to her, I have a NEW centerpiece!

The recipe for said centerpiece is...

 two pieces blue ostrich feathers,

two pieces white ostrich feathers,

one cylindrical clear vase

one silver decorative item {which I do not have a picture of}

 and a million mylar shreds.

Put it all together, and what do you get?!

A phone photo of my mock-up!

photos : shuttershock, fredaldous, brilliant event planning, hobby lobby

Wishful Wednesday

I wish that my marriage will be like this!

I saw this video on America's Funniest Home Videos last night.

I was watching it with my family, and we voted that it was one of the best videos we'd ever seen.

And, don't worry, guys, he makes her dance too!

It's mutual.

Happy Hump Day!!

Best Monday Ever

Yesterday was perhaps the best Monday I've had in a long time. :) Two wonderful things happened! Around 10 o'clock in the morning, I got an email from our realtor. The sellers accepted our offer! We will be closing on the house in April. I'm so excited. :D Below are some pictures of the inside of our house and the backyard.

The other fabulous thing that happened yesterday is that I won a contest. It wasn't just any contest either. I won a free photography shoot! Can anyone say engagement session?? Because, that sure was my first thought when I saw that I won.

The photographer is planning on hosting another contest of this nature. Definitely check them out - Framed by Fletcher!

Wedding Progress

Over the weekend, my mother asked me if I had made any wedding progress. I looked at her and laughed. I just got back from a cruise and was not even ready to think about those things. She gave me the mom talk though. You know, the one that says you need to get on that sooner rather then later; the one that makes you feel like a disappointing child again. =]
Well, she got bored on Saturday and wanted to head over to Hobby Lobby because she had a coupon. She made a copy for me so that I could use one too. 25% goes a long way when you're on a budget and trying to buy a house. (more on the house later) While at Hobby Lobby, I had a planning break through. I picked a centerpiece style, which is perfect for our wedding, and I decided on flowers for the bridesmaids to carry. Later on this week, I will break it down and show you what I am thinking. Plus, I will attempt to show you the DIY step-by-steps that go along with the project. =]