VIP (Very Important Purchase!)

I "purchased" Lee's wedding band this weekend while he was in town.  I used the gift card I got at the bridal expo to get his ring.  Before we picked out the ring online, we went to the mall and had Lee try on rings to get an idea of what he liked best. 

I really like the ring he picked out.  This ring is a Tungsten Carbide ring, with a polished edge and a brushed middle.  Tungsten Carbide is called an alternative metal and is really trendy right now.  The ring will never scratch and should never need to be polished.  The only downside is Tungsten Carbide rings cannot be re-sized.  Luckily, the company allows for lifetime exchanges if you need a replacement ring.  Even if the company goes out of business, Tungsten Carbide rings are very inexpensive and would be easy to replace. 

Bridal Expo

I went to the Eugene Bridal Expo today, and I had an amazing time!  Did you know for around $750, you can have an actual arcade photo booth brought into your wedding reception?  Instant souvenirs for guests!  Too bad that option is out of the budget.

I tasted lots of food, entered many drawings (crossing my fingers!), and got a few free goodies to take home.  Just for attending, I received a one-year subscription to Brides magazine, a $20 Shutterfly gift card, and a $600 gift card for tungsten wedding bands.  I also got to see a bridal fashion show and collected ideas for my own wedding.

I took pictures of some of my favorite things I saw:

Cakes

 

Table Settings

 Flowers

After my "budget" post, a few great things have happened.  My mom booked the XL93 DJ, and we ended up getting the $100 deposit waived.  Also, the photographer we want offered us a free engagement package (with 50-60 free digital images) if we booked our wedding with her.  Along with the free wedding band gift card I acquired today, these things help the budget out!

Because I got my dress at David's Bridal, I received a coupon for a free hardcover photobook (valued $60).  The coupon expires in June, so instead of making a book with engagement pictures, I am going to fill it with pictures from when Lee and I first met up until now.  I am looking forward to working on this in my free time. 

I didn't mention this last post, but I got my ring back from the jeweler after having it sized.  It feels much better to have a ring that fits perfectly.  I missed wearing it the week I didn't have it!

Let the Wedding Planning Commence!

He proposed!

I feel like the luckiest and happiest girl in the world right now. This blog is to document my wedding planning. I want all of my closest friends to feel involved, even though we may currently be living far apart! From time to time, I may even ask for your input on my wedding ideas.

Thanks for sharing this journey with me. :)