Bridal Shower, Boerne, 3.6.11

Here are some pics from my second shower, hosted by Matt's mom and aunt. It was good to get to know some new faces a little better and spend some more time with the old faces.

Matt's Oma, me, and Gross Oma! 

Me and my soon-to-be in-law ladies. 

Opening gifts.

Matt's Aunt Kristine made us this beautiful wedding quilt!

The newest addition - Matt's cousin, Taylor. Precious!

Bridal Shower, Austin, 2.26.2011

Here are some pictures from my first bridal shower. It was so much fun! Only after the day was over did I realize that my camera was on the nighttime setting, how wonderful. All these bride-to-be festivities make me so grateful for all the wonderful friends and family in my life.

Radisson Town Lake - Only 4 rooms left!

Get them while you can!

See our wedding website for hotel information:

www.theknot.com/ourwedding/EmilySartain&MatthewLeach

Engagement Pics!

I spied on Lauren W.'s engagement shoot with Paige today. Lauren and I share many things, same paper good designer (her!), wedding months, wedding planning through thick and thin, and our photographer (Paige, of course). I want to share some of her awesome photos, but first I think I should post a few of Matt and I's engagement pics, eh? 

These were taken over two days - our first in Fredericksburg, TX, where Matt's family is from and our second in Austin, TX, around the neighborhood and our favorite park. I was so nervous, but Paige's laid back style really helped calm the nerves. I cannot express how much I love these pictures. The four words that do come to mind:  love, happiness, smiles, and family. Hope you enjoy them, too! 

Wedding website!

If you have any questions about the wedding, our website is a good place to start! There is all kinds of good stuff regarding the big day, including our contact information!

Click HERE for the website!

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If you want the pass the link along:
http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/EmilySartain&MatthewLeach 

Invitations are out!

They were mailed today so keep an eye out!

All boxed up and ready to go!

You have a place to stay!

Hey out-of-towners -


Our first hotel block has been set. See below for info.


Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin-Town Lake


Reserve by March 8th! Rooms with two double beds or one king bed are $132/night and suites are $162/night, but you must book Friday and Saturday nights for the block rate. The rate also applies if you plan to stay April 7th, 10th, or 11th. 


You can reserve two ways:
1. phone - (800) 333-3333 - reference the Sartain/Leach room block
2. online - www.radisson.com/austintx/ - use LEACH as the promotional code


Check in is at 3 PM. Check out is at noon. 


We will also have a block at Omni Southpark. More information on that block to come. 

*We are getting so close, under the three month mark! Check back for engagement pictures soon!!! *

The Radisson is the white building to the right of the bridge - great location by Town Lake and downtown Austin!

Happy, happy holidays!

Since I didn't send out holiday cards, I figured a blog post would have to do. Though the holidays are a totally different experience while planning a wedding - less time to get obsessed with making paper decorations upon paper decorations - I've finally gotten into the spirit. Our apt is very festive and my birthday is right around the corner. Here is another pic from our session with Paige! Sorry, not edited yet, so still with watermark.

"Merry Christmas...from the family." REK

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends, fun, and delicious beer! 

Sneak Peek of Engagement Pics

From our wonderful photographer, Paige.

Tree by the Yellow House - Fredericksburg, TX

At the Gillespie County Jail - Fredericksburg, TX

Lauren W. made us some awesome signs!

I think they're pretty cute! Can't wait to see some more!

Save-the-date assembly!

Only had two bounce-backs so far with save the dates so I'm assuming most people have received them. I wanted to share the assembly process with everyone. It took about a week, but was well worth it! Lauren W. did an awesome job designing the coasters and I've gotten a lot of sweet feedback from so many recipients, it's been wonderful - all our hard work paid off! FYI - pics taken with iPhone so excuse the quality.

Envelopes arrived along with the printed draft. 

Starting stamping envelopes with our custom return address stamp designed by Lauren W.

Final proof and envelope in my office window!

They're here! Printed at McCarthy Print in Austin. 

But they look like this...I had some gluing to do. We used rubber cement to bond the paper die-cuts. 

Lauren and I's workspace. She designed and assembled custom envelope liners in four patterns! 

Coasters were pressed between particle board to seal and flatten.

Let there be coasters! Stuffing and stamping with my nerdy database.

Testing the results.

Off they go to our guests!