Here are some photos that were taken by our wedding photographer. Don't worry, we washed the bathtub before we submerged all of the bottles in sanitizer!!!
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Gift registries
I hate saying this, because our wedding is not about the gifts, but we are registered at Macy's, Target and Home Depot. I wonder how long before you actually CAN register with oil companies!? Do gas stations sell gift cards to purchase gas?
On that note, Tyler and I would REALLY appreciate any efforts that can be made to carpool to the wedding. There will be many people traveling from Minneapolis and any of you who can ride-share will ease the drainage of your pocketbooks and the environmental impact. Those coming from Bemidji should try to carpool as well to ease potential parking issues.
Also, please remember to ELECT A SOBER DRIVER!!! THAT would be a very thoughtful gift!
Today's feeling: RELIEVED!
Hey everyone,
The invites have been sent and we are sooo sooo happy about that! We can't wait to start getting the R.S.V.P. postcards in the mail soon and find out who we'll be celebrating with June 28.
The invitation was designed by our dear friend Amiee Fredrickson. We've known Amiee for a lot of years and she's one of the most talented artists I know. She's currently in the midst of a tattoo apprenticeship at The Body Matrix, a shop in downtown Bemidji. I really can't thank her enough for the beautiful work that she did with the invites. I never imagined the invitations would be one of the things that would make me feel all sappy and emotional. But when you see them, you'll get it.
After Amiee's many hours of work, many more hours were spent by me cursing at my printer, cutting paper, folding paper and stuffing envelopes. A few weekends ago, I headed home to Bemidji so that Mom Blanchette could help assemble everything and Mom Tjader could help with the R.S.V.P. labels. We accomplished a lot Saturday night until I finally needed a break and headed to the bar with Tyler for a glass of wine. I won't even tell you how guilty I felt leaving my Mom sitting at the kitchen table with 130 envelopes in front of her waiting to be addressed. She insisted that I go, so I did. When I got home around 1 a.m., Mom was still sitting in the same spot and had hand-addressed every envelope AND even wrote return addresses on all of them. She went to bed with a numb hand.
Anyway, the invitations are just one of the many things in our wedding that are a great collaboration of so many people. It's THAT kind of thing that makes me realize how lucky Tyler and I are to have the kind of family and friends that we have in our lives. Our entire wedding is turning out to be homemade with additions, help and encouragement from so many people.
THAT is the best gift any couple could ask for...
The invites have been sent and we are sooo sooo happy about that! We can't wait to start getting the R.S.V.P. postcards in the mail soon and find out who we'll be celebrating with June 28.
The invitation was designed by our dear friend Amiee Fredrickson. We've known Amiee for a lot of years and she's one of the most talented artists I know. She's currently in the midst of a tattoo apprenticeship at The Body Matrix, a shop in downtown Bemidji. I really can't thank her enough for the beautiful work that she did with the invites. I never imagined the invitations would be one of the things that would make me feel all sappy and emotional. But when you see them, you'll get it.
After Amiee's many hours of work, many more hours were spent by me cursing at my printer, cutting paper, folding paper and stuffing envelopes. A few weekends ago, I headed home to Bemidji so that Mom Blanchette could help assemble everything and Mom Tjader could help with the R.S.V.P. labels. We accomplished a lot Saturday night until I finally needed a break and headed to the bar with Tyler for a glass of wine. I won't even tell you how guilty I felt leaving my Mom sitting at the kitchen table with 130 envelopes in front of her waiting to be addressed. She insisted that I go, so I did. When I got home around 1 a.m., Mom was still sitting in the same spot and had hand-addressed every envelope AND even wrote return addresses on all of them. She went to bed with a numb hand.
Anyway, the invitations are just one of the many things in our wedding that are a great collaboration of so many people. It's THAT kind of thing that makes me realize how lucky Tyler and I are to have the kind of family and friends that we have in our lives. Our entire wedding is turning out to be homemade with additions, help and encouragement from so many people.
THAT is the best gift any couple could ask for...
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
A friendly reminder to reserve your rooms/cabins asap!
We're starting to hear that rooms in Bemidji are filling up fast! There are still rooms set aside at the Hampton Inn (Friday & Saturday and the Best Western (Saturday only), but you have to make your reservation by May 15. Tell them you're interested in reserving one of the blocked rooms for Aimee Blanchette or Tyler Tjader.
The Hampton Inn
1019 Paul Bunyan Dr. S.
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-3600
Rates: $128-$138/night
Driving directions from the hotel to the wedding
Best Western
2420 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW.
Bemidji, MN 56601
877-857-8599
Rates: $95/night
Directions from the hotel to the wedding
There are also many many many resorts to stay at and cabins to rent. Here's a list of helful links:
www.visitbemidji.com
www.casslake.com
www.minnesotanorthwoods.com
www.leechlake.org
Let us know if you have any questions about places to stay. We're happy to help!
The Hampton Inn
1019 Paul Bunyan Dr. S.
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-3600
Rates: $128-$138/night
Driving directions from the hotel to the wedding
Best Western
2420 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW.
Bemidji, MN 56601
877-857-8599
Rates: $95/night
Directions from the hotel to the wedding
There are also many many many resorts to stay at and cabins to rent. Here's a list of helful links:
Let us know if you have any questions about places to stay. We're happy to help!
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Maid of Honor
Time to start embarrassing our wedding party! This is Megan, Aimee's little sister and #1 Babe. (She likes to go by "Meg.") She's as beautiful inside as she is out!
Ten things to know about Megan:
1. Wants to be an art teacher
2. Favorite color is purple
3. LOVES LOVES LOVES music
4. Believes in volunteerism
5. Expert canoe-builder
6. Graduating high school in May
7. Heading to the University of Minnesota in September
8. Vying with Aimee for the title of "#1 Auntie"
9. Trades CDs with Tyler
10.Is a natural beauty
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