Garments For The Guys

Today was the big shopping day for the boys.  After lunch, we walked into JC Penny.  I got really worried at first because the first khaki suit that I found under the brand that I had liked (the only one that I had seen on the website) was ugly.  For real.  It felt more like a rain jacket than anything & the pattern was terrible.  Luckily, some of the boys were walking around & found a different suit under the same brand that I had liked.  I think this must have been the one I saw online because I loved it right away!  We had a lot of fun trying different combinations & colors.  & the salesperson told us we were way ahead of the game when it comes to time frame, so that made me happy!  I don't want to give away exactly what was chosen, but Anthony & Mitchell were the models & here are two of the looks that we were looking at:

I told them to look tough...they're the best!  This took a really super long time & they were such good sports about it, which I really appreciate!  

No one except the wedding party will know exactly what we pick until the big day.  Some things have to stay a surprise, right? :)

After suit shopping, we headed on over to the home section & had fun poking around there for a little while.  I had settled on registering at Lowe's & Bed Bath & Beyond only, but now I think I may do JCP or Macy's instead or in addition to BB&B.  I just loved some of the things in there!  Especially plates/bowls/cups...I haven't been able to find any that I love anywhere else.  I almost wanted to register right there on the spot, but I knew my mom might feel a little left out since she wasn't there.  Not to mention that would probably be something fun for Haley to tag along to...bet we could get into some trouble :)  I can't wait to register sometime soon though!  I think that will be one of the funnest parts of this whole process...I know the whole thing is supposed to be a fun time, but some things (like shopping & registering) are definitely funner than others (like making up a guest list)!  :)

When we left the mall to get my ring cleaned at Guven's, I decided to ask the owner (who we have known/done business with for years) how much it would cost to replace one of the little diamonds in my engagement ring.  When I first got it, I had to get them to file part of it down in one place where it was a little rough.  I had noticed a darker diamond too, but it didn't bother me that much at the time & I didn't want to be a pain for them.  He asked to see my ring & immediately saw what I was talking about.  He said "did WE do this?!"  When I told him yes, that they had made it for us, he immediately took it to the back & they fixed it free of charge.  He basically said "you don't mind, do you?"  Of course I didn't!  My finger felt lonely for about an hour (I only ever take it off when I'm getting ready in the morning or cooking), but it wasn't so bad.  While they were getting that done, we looked into some bridesmaid's jewelry.  They always do such a good job & for the best price.  Don't know why we even looked anywhere else when we were ring shopping!

One last thing for the night!  When we went for dinner at Which Wich, we went ahead & spent $.60 extra to get 2 of these plastic cups to add to our home collection :)


Probably nothing new until we go bridesmaids' dress shopping on the 3rd (March).  Plus I'm going to be super busy until then with school, so very little time for blogging!