As it gets down to the wire I've begun to really get in the mode of wedding planning. It's getting harder to concentrate on my school work, and other things that I need to do because all I want to do is look at wedding cakes, flowers, and decorations. The other day someone asked me if I was getting cold feet (and then awkwardly touched my very cold foot with their strangely warm hands... uh). But seriously, I'm not. I think more than anything I'm getting more excited!
I can't wait to be Mrs. O'Doniel for real. Mitchall makes me so happy! It's been so hard not having him around while I'm at school. I wish he could be here, but then I know that I would get nothing done. We're looking for jobs for him down here in San Diego so he has something to do when we move. I hope he can get the job ASAP cause then we can move into an apartment and get all settled.
I wish I were graduating next year, but that's just not going to happen. I have too many classes I need to take care of before I can do that. I should have taken my lit and science classes last year and this year, but I didn't. Luckily I have the next 2 years to make those up. So, it looks like I'll be graduating in 2012... hopefully the world doesn't end. LOL.
Well, that's all for now. oh.. and Michelle asked if i was blogging about her and i said no... so this is for her. love ya Michelle!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Responses
Hello all my wonderful friends!
I'd like to take a moment and ask you all a question:
How many of you have sent in the RSVP's for my upcoming wedding?
I'd really like to know if you are going to be able to make it or not. If you can't come, send it in anyway, but just write on it that you're not coming. That way I can cross you off the list. Please mail these in by May 15th (the end of our school semester). I really need that last month to order food, flowers, and other last minute preparations. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE send the RSVPs in!
Thanks so much!
Also, if you are coming to the wedding, I need to know if you are interested in staying in the cabins I talked about in a previous post. I need to get those reserved by the end of this week or so, so please let me know if you are interested.
I know that the idea of driving up the state is scary, but seriously guys, this is my wedding we're talking about! Please try to make it! I want to spend the happiest day of my life with my close friends and family! I know it's difficult, and the price of gas is going up, and it's a long drive, but I feel that if you don't even try then I'm just not even worth it enough to anyone.
Now, I don't mean to guilt trip anyone. I know it came out that way, but this is honestly how I'm feeling right now. I have one person RSVP'd right now, and she's one of the wedding party so she didn't even need to RSVP... so that means I have no one but my immediate family coming to my wedding...
Please consider the cabins and carpooling ideas. It's a great deal!
I love you all! Have a great night.
I'd like to take a moment and ask you all a question:
How many of you have sent in the RSVP's for my upcoming wedding?
I'd really like to know if you are going to be able to make it or not. If you can't come, send it in anyway, but just write on it that you're not coming. That way I can cross you off the list. Please mail these in by May 15th (the end of our school semester). I really need that last month to order food, flowers, and other last minute preparations. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE send the RSVPs in!
Thanks so much!
Also, if you are coming to the wedding, I need to know if you are interested in staying in the cabins I talked about in a previous post. I need to get those reserved by the end of this week or so, so please let me know if you are interested.
I know that the idea of driving up the state is scary, but seriously guys, this is my wedding we're talking about! Please try to make it! I want to spend the happiest day of my life with my close friends and family! I know it's difficult, and the price of gas is going up, and it's a long drive, but I feel that if you don't even try then I'm just not even worth it enough to anyone.
Now, I don't mean to guilt trip anyone. I know it came out that way, but this is honestly how I'm feeling right now. I have one person RSVP'd right now, and she's one of the wedding party so she didn't even need to RSVP... so that means I have no one but my immediate family coming to my wedding...
Please consider the cabins and carpooling ideas. It's a great deal!
I love you all! Have a great night.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Wedding hotels and housing possibilities
I know that most of you are having a little bit of trouble deciding on whether or not you are coming to my and Mitchall's wedding. If hotel reservations are a hinder to your decision than I want to propose something to you:
There are two big cabins at the campground where our ceremony will be located. Both can comfortably sleep 15-20 and are ridiculously cheap (like $50-$100 per night).
One cabin has two queen sized beds and lots of floor space, plus a small kitchen. The other cabin has more than 10 bunks and a kitchenette. Both have large bathrooms. We can reserve one cabin for girls and the other for boys.
If this is something that appeals to you let me know by the end of next week. We need to know if we should book the cabins or not, and for how many nights. There will be a small cleaning deposit that is refundable based on cleanliness of the cabins after your stay. I will let interested parties the fare when we get this all sorted out.
Love you all!
There are two big cabins at the campground where our ceremony will be located. Both can comfortably sleep 15-20 and are ridiculously cheap (like $50-$100 per night).
One cabin has two queen sized beds and lots of floor space, plus a small kitchen. The other cabin has more than 10 bunks and a kitchenette. Both have large bathrooms. We can reserve one cabin for girls and the other for boys.
If this is something that appeals to you let me know by the end of next week. We need to know if we should book the cabins or not, and for how many nights. There will be a small cleaning deposit that is refundable based on cleanliness of the cabins after your stay. I will let interested parties the fare when we get this all sorted out.
Love you all!
Brand New Day
So, I just finished the poster for Brand New Day: A Musical Theatre Revue. It's a show that the Musical Theatre Club is putting on this spring here at school. I am apart of the show as well as the designer for the production. I really like the poster! It just looks nifty!
Anyway, I just wanted to update you all on the wedding plans. We haven't done a whole lot lately, because there really isn't much to do at this point. Once Mitch gets his California State Driver's license then we can go to the county and get the marriage certificate. Other than that we really just need to buy a whole bunch of stuff. The marriage bands are almost paid off, just a few more payments, and we need to order flowers and cake materials. I just bought my shoes, which are so cute! I love them.
I also need to put in the order for the wedding programs. They aren't going to cost that much, and I'm only ordering 100 of them. Anyway, I don't have much else. Have a great weekend!
Cara
Anyway, I just wanted to update you all on the wedding plans. We haven't done a whole lot lately, because there really isn't much to do at this point. Once Mitch gets his California State Driver's license then we can go to the county and get the marriage certificate. Other than that we really just need to buy a whole bunch of stuff. The marriage bands are almost paid off, just a few more payments, and we need to order flowers and cake materials. I just bought my shoes, which are so cute! I love them.
I also need to put in the order for the wedding programs. They aren't going to cost that much, and I'm only ordering 100 of them. Anyway, I don't have much else. Have a great weekend!
Cara
Friday, March 12, 2010
Spring Break and Shananagans
So I (Cara) came home for spring break, which has been amazing! Although it's not as much time as I would have liked, it has been a great break from school and all the stress of life. I've spent a lot of time with Mitch and my family, and had time to get some things done for the wedding. We took a stab at mapping out the ceremony site - like where we are going to stand, where the chairs are going, etc. Mitch and I also had a chance to meet with the pastor who is officiating the wedding and we had our first marriage council meeting. It went very well and the pastor said he didn't see any red flags in the initial meeting! :D
Any way, I'll be driving back down to San Diego tomorrow (Saturday), and will stay the night at my grandparents' house along the way. Then it's straight on home to SD.
It's raining up here right now, which is always refreshing. I love the rain. Mitch isn't as excited about rain as I am, but that's alright. We were deciding on where we want to live after I graduate and we decided on San Fransisco!! YAH! Mostly cause he doesn't want to live in Oregon (where supposedly it rains a lot). My parents have put a hold on where we are going to live because they want to be able to see their grandchildren (which means Northern California here we come...) It's better than nothing I guess. I refuse to live in Central California because of the air quality, and it's too expensive to live in Southern California, and Mitch doesn't want to leave California... so there you have it. Our only option.... NorCal.
Oh well. I'll just have to get a kick ass job in a big Graphic Design Firm. Good Luck to me.
Until next time...
Cara
Any way, I'll be driving back down to San Diego tomorrow (Saturday), and will stay the night at my grandparents' house along the way. Then it's straight on home to SD.
It's raining up here right now, which is always refreshing. I love the rain. Mitch isn't as excited about rain as I am, but that's alright. We were deciding on where we want to live after I graduate and we decided on San Fransisco!! YAH! Mostly cause he doesn't want to live in Oregon (where supposedly it rains a lot). My parents have put a hold on where we are going to live because they want to be able to see their grandchildren (which means Northern California here we come...) It's better than nothing I guess. I refuse to live in Central California because of the air quality, and it's too expensive to live in Southern California, and Mitch doesn't want to leave California... so there you have it. Our only option.... NorCal.
Oh well. I'll just have to get a kick ass job in a big Graphic Design Firm. Good Luck to me.
Until next time...
Cara
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Shopping list
Recently I have had a few people asking me what they can do for our upcoming wedding...
honestly I don't really know. I have a few things left to purchase and if people want to chip towards that I'd be so greatful. Also, if any one wants to come up a day early before the wedding and help us decorate, cook, and put together party favors, that would be wonderful as well!
The following is a list of the things that we still need to purchase. We will update the list as things are bought. If you would like to help email us at mitchallcara.odoniel@gmail.com. Thanks all!
Party Supplies
http://www.partyplaceeureka.com/
> small square plates - gold - 100 count = around $4 per pack
> paper cups - gold - 100 count = around $3 per pack
> paper napkins - white - 200 count = around $2 per pack
> plastic forks - ivory - 150 count = around $3 per pack
> plastic spoons - ivory - 150 count = around $3 per pack
> plastic knives - ivory - 150 count = around $3 per pack
> table cover roll - white - 1 or 2 rolls = around $15 per 100 ft
> small sound system - 2 speakers and sound board = TBD
Coscto
www.costco.com
> Calla Lilies - white - 50 count = $75 for 50
> Roses - orange - 100 count = $90 for 100
> all food will be purchased at the Costco in Eureka, CA. If you would like to contribute, please email us.
Apparel
http://shop.nordstrom.com
> Trotters 'Margot' Pump - White Pearl - size 9.5 = $58.90 + shipping
I can't really think of anything else right now, but if I do I'll make another post.
Ta-ta for now!
Cara and Mitch
honestly I don't really know. I have a few things left to purchase and if people want to chip towards that I'd be so greatful. Also, if any one wants to come up a day early before the wedding and help us decorate, cook, and put together party favors, that would be wonderful as well!
The following is a list of the things that we still need to purchase. We will update the list as things are bought. If you would like to help email us at mitchallcara.odoniel@gmail.com. Thanks all!
Party Supplies
http://www.partyplaceeureka.com/
> small square plates - gold - 100 count = around $4 per pack
> paper cups - gold - 100 count = around $3 per pack
> paper napkins - white - 200 count = around $2 per pack
> plastic forks - ivory - 150 count = around $3 per pack
> plastic spoons - ivory - 150 count = around $3 per pack
> plastic knives - ivory - 150 count = around $3 per pack
> table cover roll - white - 1 or 2 rolls = around $15 per 100 ft
> small sound system - 2 speakers and sound board = TBD
Coscto
www.costco.com
> Calla Lilies - white - 50 count = $75 for 50
> Roses - orange - 100 count = $90 for 100
> all food will be purchased at the Costco in Eureka, CA. If you would like to contribute, please email us.
Apparel
http://shop.nordstrom.com
> Trotters 'Margot' Pump - White Pearl - size 9.5 = $58.90 + shipping
I can't really think of anything else right now, but if I do I'll make another post.
Ta-ta for now!
Cara and Mitch
Wedding Update, March 4th
So,I realized, for those of you who are planning on coming to our wedding, that you will need a place to make reservations. In this post is a list of local hotels that you can all and make reservations.
Hotels in Arcata
Hotel Arcata
www.hotelarcata.com - (707) 826-0217
Fairwinds Motel
www.fairwindsmotelarcata.com - (707) 822-4824
***Days Inn Arcata CA Hotel (our recommendation)
www.daysinnarcata.com - (707) 822-4861
Best Western Arcata Inn
www.bestwesterncalifornia.com - (707) 826-0313
Quality Inn
www.qualityinn.com - (707) 822-0409
Howard Johnson Express Inn
www.hojo.com - (707) 826-9660
Super 8 Arcata
www.super8.com - (707) 822-8888
Hotels in McKinleyville
Sea View Motel
1186 Central Avenue
Mckinleyville, CA
(707) 839-1321
You can also look for hotels in Eureka, but the probably have higher rates than in either McKinleyville or Arcata. If you guys have any questions just email me at mitchallcara.odoniel@gmail.com.
Talk to you guys later!!
Cara and Mitch
Hotels in Arcata
Hotel Arcata
www.hotelarcata.com - (707) 826-0217
Fairwinds Motel
www.fairwindsmotelarcata.com - (707) 822-4824
***Days Inn Arcata CA Hotel (our recommendation)
www.daysinnarcata.com - (707) 822-4861
Best Western Arcata Inn
www.bestwesterncalifornia.com - (707) 826-0313
Quality Inn
www.qualityinn.com - (707) 822-0409
Howard Johnson Express Inn
www.hojo.com - (707) 826-9660
Super 8 Arcata
www.super8.com - (707) 822-8888
Hotels in McKinleyville
Sea View Motel
1186 Central Avenue
Mckinleyville, CA
(707) 839-1321
You can also look for hotels in Eureka, but the probably have higher rates than in either McKinleyville or Arcata. If you guys have any questions just email me at mitchallcara.odoniel@gmail.com.
Talk to you guys later!!
Cara and Mitch
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