Written on 8:59 AM by Jos & Kev's Wedding Planning
So we've now officially met with Josh last weekend. We zipped down to OKC and chatted over coffee. Super chill.
Jos did call it. Josh and I both "geeked out" for about 20 minutes upon our first meeting. Macs, cameras, Macs, Macs, cameras...etc...
I have to tell anyone reading this blog that is getting married...I've not even had Josh take one picture of us and I'd tell you to book him right now. He was very humble and reflexive about his progression as a photographer, as well as his approach to this upcoming wedding season versus last year. We were already sold, but that solidified our "right choice" mentality even further.
And to our surprise he mentioned meeting us in
his blog. He seemed to walk away with the same feeling about progression as we did. Interesting.
Save the dates are nearly finished. Yeah...you only wish we would show you a sneak peak....muahahahahah
They're coming out soon. They will go to the printer in the next week or two and should be mailed shortly after that. Yeah, we're on top of things.
Until we meet again,
Kevin
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Written on 11:10 PM by Jos & Kev's Wedding Planning
Inevitably, planning is starting to plateau.
We had a great time in KC last weekend. It was my first chance to meet some of the Miller cousins. What a blast.
Jos & I had planned on doing some tux hunting while in KC, but lunch at a mongolian barbeque will easy change your mind on that one. ;)
So after spending the day wandering around Oak Park Mall with the cousins; Jos & I headed over to the Apple Store (OF COURSE!) to do a little drooling....While we were in the area we had a flash of brilliance and decided to register at Crate & Barrel. I know, I know...if only we could register at the Apple Store.
It's funny how you go through a few different stages when registering for the first time.
1. Nervousness about finding an associate to help up set up the registry.
2. Overwhelming anxiety when they hand you the gun and say, "Have at it!"
3. Apprehension towards scanning anything over the "econo" pricing.
4. Sheer whimsy after you scan a $3,000 orange leather chair!
5. A grounded reality resumes and you move on to cups.
6. Sadness...as you return the scanner/gun/lightsaber.
7. Anticipation towards the arrival of the next registry experience!
It really was a blast and honestly the folks at C&B couldn't have been any more helpful.
Oh yeah...they handed the gun to me straight away.....guess they figured that's the only fun part for the groom. Boy, they sure don't know me. Haha. Here are a few more shots from the day.
UPCOMING:
Now are efforts are focused on finalizing the guest list and readying the "Save the dates." You'll just have to wait and see about how those will turn out! Muahahahah
-Kev
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Written on 1:12 PM by Jos & Kev's Wedding Planning
The dress has been ordered and I am elated! Now it's time to work on getting all my bridesmaids togther to try on the dress I have my eye on for them. Easier said than done, since they are spread out between Kansas and Oklahoma!
The Ferstl basement has become the haven for all the wedding decoration items! Both our parenst have been great help at giving us ideas! I can't thank our parents enough for all they have done to help thus far!
All in all, the planning is going well. We both are very organized people, so it doesn't surprise me that we are on top of the planning.
Ok...off to research tux places in Kansas City!
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Written on 5:48 PM by Jos & Kev's Wedding Planning
The hunt is over.
We have officially found the photographer that will be shooting our wedding!
Josh McCullock
Check him out
here. I personally have not had a chance to chat with him, but Jos chatted him on the phone today and was totally sold on his personality and approach towards shooting our wedding. So after a bit of a scare with the couple booking Ryan, we stumbled upon Josh while actually contacting another photographer. But boy did we sure hit the lottery. He hits and exceeds all of our "must haves" for a wedding photographer.....plus a few more....
1. He shoots Nikon. Check
2. His workspace is littered with signs of the Mac-obsessed. Check.
3. Plus his email ended with @mac.com. Check
We also had our first meeting with a potential company to do our flowers. This was the one area in which neither of us had any CONCRETE ideas on just what we wanted. The meeting went well, however, we're going to check out a few more places. More on that one later.
It's about time for the latest episode of "The Office" to start! So I'm out.
-Kev
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Written on 5:45 PM by Jos & Kev's Wedding Planning
Pics from Saturday's wedding planning with Jessa.
-Kevin
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Written on 7:26 AM by Jos & Kev's Wedding Planning
As I write this morning, I am listening to my favorite musician, Jeremy Camp. The song is entitled, "Trust in You." When I think of all the planning and upcoming "to do" lists I am reminded to keep giving it all to God and trust in His wonderful and unfailing love. That trust in God, is what kept my hope alive to find my future husband. Even though sometimes the road was tiring and seemed never ending, God was right in the midst of it all. And the man God had waiting for me......totally worth the wait! I can't wait to marry my best friend! And I can tell anyone who has lost hope in the "happily ever after"..... keep trusting God, He is good and faithful.
Yes..it's been a few days, I am lagging behind a bit! Whoops!
Last weekend Kev and I had the chance to hang out with Kev's "lil sis," Jessa! She is such a doll and I am thankful Kev and I will get to be in her life for all the years to come. Little did she know, we had a big surprise for her in store! While we were eating lunch, we asked her what she thought she saw herself doing at our wedding.
Her reply, "I could be a human coat rack or guest book person..!"
So, in our sneakiness, I asked Jessa if she would like to have a little bit bigger role and become one of my bridesmaids!
"OF COURSE!!" She replied!
So, now the bridesmaid list is complete and I am very happy to have my "lil sis," stand up with us on such a beautiful day to come..:D
We also looked at an invitations company that was great! We will continue to figure out if Kevin making our invites is going to be more cost effective or if a company, like the one we looked at on Saturday, will be more cost effective in the long run.
After we returned from our day with Jessa, I was gazing at my ring and noticed it was missing a diamond! In that moment, I knew that I would have to be without my ring for a few days! So, after church on Sunday we took it to Helzburg and to my dismay, it was going to be an ENTIRE WEEK before it would be repaired! It was a weird feeling leaving my ring there and knowing I wouldn't have it for a entire week. But, on Wednesday, while hanging out with my sister, brother in law and the nephews, we dropped into Helzburg, just to see if it was done! Sure enough, it was back, repaired and sparkling like non other! Boy, I am glad to have it back on my finger!
We have a few leads on other photographers.....!
Flower ideas are in the works......!
Vases for the isle are being bought.....!
Things are well underway.....!
--Jos
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Written on 1:24 PM by Jos & Kev's Wedding Planning
Well we finally heard from Ryan Brenizer......the other couple that had inquired about the date before us decided to book him. Even though this is not the end result we were hoping for, it's nice to now know whatever the outcome. I still hold his work in the highest regard. Next time we're in NYC we're definitely looking him up to do some shooting, per his request. If you need the BEST photographer period look him up.....although expect some jealousy from Jos and I. Just kidding.
So now we have a new hunt. Finding a photographer whose work inspires and moves us in the way that Ryan's work does. And also finding a photographer whose approach is a spot on as his. Tall order. Tall order indeed.
Our next lead is Wirken Photography. www.wirkenphoto.com
They're based out of KC and so far we've both been stoked about what we've seen. Check out their web site and look at Becca's work. She's the stand-out for us. I sent an email today to them to check first and foremost that November 7th is open. So fingers crossed on that one.
Tomorrow Jos and I are heading to KC to check out some miscellaneous wedding stuff. We're picking up my "little sister" Jessa in Topeka before heading over to the big city. We've enlisted Jessa as our photographer for the day so I'm sure I'll have plenty of pics up after this weekend.
On a seperate note, if anyone is looking for a KILLER point-and-shoot camera that bests any competitor on the market. It's the Panasonic Lumix LX3. It's small enough for me that it's with me at all times....unless I'm rocking my big boy SLRs! Every pic you've seen so far on the blog has been with the LX3. And I'm sure you'll see many many more from it.
Tonight's we're taking a break from planning and going with Kurt and Kathrin to see Paul Blart: Mall Cop. It's going to be fantastic. Cheers.
-Kev
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