June 16th, 2009
My friends graduated from SDSU a few weeks ago. I decided to make a money lei, as well as sashes with alcohol shots attached to it. I did this last year for my boyfriend’s brother’s graduation and it was a big hit so I had to do it again! This was my first time ever making a money lei. I ran into a few kinks, but other than that, overall success. When I graduated, I hated it when the money from the lei would squish against the back of my neck b/c of other leis and sashes I’d get. I made it so the ribbon would go around the back… and I also only had $50, not $100 to spare. Each sash was made with 3 types of ribbon to coordinate with the SDSU colors, 2 alcohol shot bottles from BevMo, 2 $1 bills, little “2009″ objects, and I made the “0″ and “9″. Needle, thread, glue, scissors, and voila! It took a lot of time and effort so I’m glad everyone loved the idea!
We’ll gladly make money leis. They’re perfect for graduations, weddings (especially during the money/honeymoon dance), birthdays, and more!
Here’s a money lei April made for a friend’s Honeymoon Dance during the reception! (It’s the lei thick w/dollar bills.)
We also offer sashes (made with money and/or ribbon and more!), but probably not with the alcohol shot bottles since we’d probably need an alcohol license to sell it! Other than that, ideas are endless.
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June 10th, 2009
Finally!
…I know, I know. I lag. Ginet has been pushing me to write this for weeks. I think I work best under pressure. jk. (Not really.)
Anyway… on to the good stuff: the wedding!
Jasmin and Chris got married on April 19, 2009 at the Cottonwood Golf Course in El Cajon. The one downfall to an outdoor wedding? Not knowing how the weather is going to be. And although sunny weather is by far much better than rainy weather… having it be a scorching 100 degrees while running around setting up a wedding is a little exhausting. The heat just gets to you! There really isn’t anything to complain about though… everything came out exactly as it was planned! Congratulations Jasmin and Chris!
Ginet and I put together the stationery which included: the programs/fans, table numbers and menus, and the guestbook. We also did the favors which (to go along with the garden theme) was a flower pen in a mug with hershey’s kisses. [Note to self: Do not use chocolate on a hot day. It got everywhere. Sadface. ]
It was our first time helping with day-of coordination and a great learning experience for us. A HUGE thank you to the happy couple for letting us be involved! We can’t wait to start planning a baby shower for you guys! 
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