Flowers

Well, we picked our venue (it's 95% for certain). It's the Glacier Canyon Lodge in the Wisconsin Dells. And....wait a minute, so I apologize for me ADDishness, but I'm watching American Idol on my DVR as I type & I just noticed that Alex Lambert has a mullet...has anyone else noticd that? It's sortof a modern sort of mullet with a shaggy business in the front and a crazy long party in the back...not quite sure what to think about that...I never thought the mullet would ever come back (and don't worry, I don't think he'll be bringing it back...).

OK, so back to business...the Glacier Canyon Lodge in the Wisconsin Dells. And...we decided we might have the ceremony outside, which was kindof out of the question before, but now I'm sortof liking the idea!! The date will be September 10, 2011. Yep, that's right, 9/10/11. And I must say, THANK YOU to Mrs. Stefani Geurts as her & I picked this date well before I had a rock on my finger, so thank you for being a special part in my planning. :)

Now that we've got the dress, the date & the venue picked out, it's time to start the details, like FLOWERS. Hence, this entry. My first order of business is to research which flowers are in season during September, because (again) Mrs. Stefani Geurts made this great budget suggestion. I guess this is more of an entry for me to remember which flowers I liked, but I'll put in a few photos for reference as well. :) I'm open to feedback if you like/dislike or have good advice about any of these in-season picks!

Alstromeria:

Chrysanthemum:

Cockscomb (I just had to add it...
Bridget, this is for you, by the way b/c I thought
of you & how you'd probably crack up when
you read this!) LOL

Cosmos:

Echinops:

Freesia:

Gerbera Daisy:

Gladiolus:

Iris:

Asiatic Lily:

Gloriosa Lily

Orchid - we all know what these look like. :)

Quince:

Roses: (Pink obviously)

Star of Bethlehem:

Zinnia

Wedding Stuff

So, I know I've failed to update this blog regularly, but I've decided to make it a wedding blog of sorts. Of course I'll put other interesting things as they come up, but it'll give me a creative outlet to think through some of the ideas I come across and keep everyone posted on where I'm at.As for where we're at now...I've asked all my bridesmaids to be part of our wedding and they've all said yes. (A very big thank you to my bridesmaids: My sisters, Pamela & Melissa, my high school/childhood friends, Vanessa & Erica & my college friends, Ashley & Bridget.

Bob has not even begun asking his groomsmen yet...that'll probably be a while, knowing Bob and more importantly, knowing men! :)

Now I have yet to choose my personal attendant(s), ushers, flower girl(s) & ring bearer(s).

As for other planning, our next step is to find a reception hall. We don't have a date picked yet, because we want to find a reception hall & go from there in terms of when we can get in. We have a pretty broad range for our date, so I'm sure we'll find a place soon. Bob's taking a day off next week (hopefully) for us to make our road trip.

We're going to look at 4 places in Madison (Sheraton on John Nolan Drive, Madison Marriott West, Madison Concourse Hotel & Best Western Inn on the Park), 4 places in the Wisconsin Dells (Chula Vista Resort, Wilderness Resort, Kalahari Resort & 1 more that I can't think of right now...), 2 places in Green Bay (Brett Favre Steak House & Radisson Hotel connected to the Oneida Casino) & 1 place in Green Lake (Heidel House Resort & Spa) - yes this is my old place of employment.  :)

It'll be quite the little road trip, but hopefully we'll come out with the perfect reception hall and our date!

Red Mango

Today I worked a temp job for Red Mango. It's a frozen yogurt shop that is brand new to Wisconsin. They serve authentic frozen yogurt that is non-fat & very healthy (it contains real active & live cultures & promotes a healthy digestive system!)

Anyway, I braved out the cold & handed out samples & brochures to promote their grand opening this Saturday from 11am-2pm. Here's a photo I found online of their product.

As my official review, I tried all 4 of their flavors (Original,

 Cocoa, POM Pomegranate & Tangomonium) without any toppings. I just LOVED the Pomegranate & Tangomonium flavors - probably could have done without the chocolate & original. They may have been better with toppings though! :)

Anyway, you should stop by sometime and try it - it's a great, healthy & tasty alternative to ice cream. The one in Madison is located on State Street (600 block across from Einstein Bro's & next to the Med Cafe). YUM!