Welcome to Temperance Street

As you walk in the door...

Here is one view of the kitchen,

Here is the other view!

As you walk in the door, looking to your left.

Here is our bathroom, shower is shown through the mirror.

Standing at bathroom door, a look at bedroom.

The bedroom. (a walk-in closet to the left) NOT PICTURED.

A look into the living room.

Here is our balcony.

And finally a view into the city. We are DOWNTOWN St. Paul.

Hello Downtown St. Paul

Last weekend consisted of moving and moving some more. We are very excited to move in and I cannot wait to move in after the wedding!

Caleb moved in on Friday instead of going to work and all he could say when I came after work was, "you have got a lot of stuff, love." so what... I have a lot of things, I am sure I will get rid of half the stuff. Peeps, I have not seen these boxes in months and years. When you are 19 years old, your practicality is out the window.

We traveled to the WD for the weekend to get the rest of the things and it was actually quite fun to be part of a big thing in the process of becoming one. Sunday we rented the UHaul and went packing mad. I have to mention... I did watch the whole season of Downton Abbey his weekend in between moving and I do not feel bad about it. We filled that lil 14 footer full of VERY nice things. We made a trip to the famous shed and got some real good things while being there. My mom was such a servant and so giving to us. I will show you photos of the new apt in a different blog.

On Monday we left the house at 6:15p for the big move to MN. Craziest part of the whole thing: It took 30 min for the boys to unload the truck at 10p at night. We were so blessed!

I have found out since the move-in that my boy is not much (at all) for clutter. He has unpacked all the boxes, rearranged the whole apartment, and cleaned a tad too. I am not one to care if things fall to the floor and don't get pick up for days BUT my boy is not like that a tad. Oh the journey we have ahead. Ha.

Well folks, this journey step was quite a blast. Next week? How about I tell you about my dress fitting. It is a story to tell.

The Decor of the Reception

I am back to share about the reception decor. We have gotten a lot done for the reception since last week. We have the menu done, the room set-up decided on, and also the thought of a wedding picture for all guests to be in.

So onto the decor... I will give you a sneak peek but I feel as if I need to leave some mystery. Maybe...

The head table will have the draping twig garland again from the ceremony. Like this:

I am really loving the monogrammed runner idea.

The tables are going to have mismatched vases as centerpieces but also some other elements to make each table unique... like this or this:

aren't those dolies cute?

I think I like the candle option... how could I make that work?

Lastly, once I find my keys (please help me find keys) I will put them on a fun shutter, like so...

Just looks perfect to me!

Can you see the vision streaming through the wedding details? I sure hope so!

Next week is all about the two books that Caleb and I read during our engagement. We LOVE these books.

Wild Apples Visit Part 1

Can I just say, I had the best time at my florist appt last friday. Missi is the nicest person who accomodates to her clients and is so honest with you as she really listens to your visions.

I had no idea what I was going to say when I walked into her small shop in small town Baraboo, WI. All I knew is I wanted the flowers to be perfect and the ceremony to be decorated in floral. I literally am pumped to see these ideas in real life.

So here is the deal. My aisles will be decorated in burlap and twigs. Yes, you heard correctly, I went to a floral shop and I will have little amount of flowers and a great amount of organic feel.

Like this photo, but brown twig bunches wrapped in burlap:

The next decision was with the front of the church. We decided on a twig altar background with greenery on the floor of the stage and on the ledge of the baptismal pool.

Kind like this:

 



This one, the top would be the floor decor.

Last but not least, we decided on the ceiling decor. It will be draping organza and flower balls intermixed.

Like so:

Forget the black and lights. Just organza interwined.

Pom will be just tucked in corners of the organza.

Next Week: Reception details from a floral decor point of view. HOORAY!

IA Visit + 1st Bridal Shower

This weekend Caleb and I went to Iowa to spend time with the family. It was a joyous time full of family and time spent doing absolutely nothing but being together. I truely love my family I have joined and I wouldn't be this excited to be a Klinge if it weren't for Caleb's family.

Speaking of Caleb, I would like to SHOW you our weekend instead of writing in detail. Caleb's orders and I cannot say no to his cute face.



Anna and Kendo-Nitendo



The babies of the Briden side.

Kendall is an EXCEPTIONAL hugger.

My bridal shower.

Look who is wanting to walk by herself, SOON! (Paisley)

The video-version of "How well do you know eachother?"

Side Note: Thank you Klinge Sisters and Momma Kathy for a GREAT bridal shower. It felt very personal and sweet. I do feel very loved.

Double Side Note: The game we played with Caleb, I felt like I did not know the man. I do know him, I promise. I do know what I am getting myself into. AND I did make Caleb eat the ELEVEN pieces of gum that he made me eat. That dirty rat!

Personal Shower Briefs (play on words)

My mother would be mortified if I actually wrote about the details of the event so I will be very "G". Your welcome, Mom.

Last week I was blessed to have 9 of my closest friends all in one room for the night. The night started with prep and Kate feeding the rest of us leftovers that Kyle did not take to work to eat. She has always been that girl to be the provider for the girl squad. We made a romantic picnic on the floor and ate tacos and hummus. I got very antsy and deicded running around the table like a twelve year old would suffice for the waiting period. Lame? Who cares.The first guest did not come until 5 minutes to 7 and I was getting very nervous that no one would come even though the host said nine replied yes. Do you ever get that feeling that no one will come to your party, just like in the tween movies we all used to watch? I do. Bad dream you never want to come true.

The party had started in full swing. We met at Kate's as we ate and chatted our hearts content. We laughed a lot and I loved every second of that. I don't think I have enjoyed myself that much for a long time. My friend Ash put all the gifts and decor together as Kate and Sarah Beth did all the cooking and prepping. I felt truly blessed to be loved from so many people. We met for a whopping 2 hours as we played games and such.

We played the "how well do you know the bride?" game and I must say... Caleb and I know each other pretty well. Go figure after 4.5 years. Obviously Caleb and I discussed the questions we got wrong to make sure the other person was aware of the right answers for next time.

This was my first shower so the anticipation was skyrocketed all day at work. I was not disappointed either. Thanks ladies!

QT With the Friends

Ballots are in, votes are counted, results to be announced today.

Caleb and I have figured out what we want to do with our peeps the day before we are one in the Lord.

** Items are links **

Caleb:
Tenting
Golfing
Baseball Game @ a city park

Laura:
Thunder Valley B&B sleepover
Kalahari Fun Park (Indoor Theme Park)
Lunch at High Rock

Sound fun? I am pumped. I think he is too.