About Us!!

About the Bride:
Crystal was raised in Spring, TX.  She is the older sister to 6 brothers and sisters and lives in Humble, TX.  She loves to sing, laugh, talk and has found a new love for trying new recipes.  She lived in Buffalo, NY for about 3 1/2 years in which she obtained her Associates Degree in Social Sciences and learned that she hates the cold!  Currently her time is spend playing with her puppy Lucy who is a Westie and she recently graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Management.  She works full time for a fire protection company and loves to spend time with her friends and family in her free time.

About the Groom:
Aaron grew up in Spring, TX as well with his twin sister Bridgett, Mom and Dad.  Aaron loves spending time with his family and friends and especially loves picking on his "short" sister.  Currently, he is serving with the United State Army and is stationed in Iraq.  Though he is far from home he sends letters and calls often keeping everyone up to date with how he is doing.  When he's back he plans on getting a bloodhound and naming him Duke so Lucy has someone to play with.  He will also resume his position with the same fire protection company and hopes to obtain his sprinkler license.

Ceremony/ Reception Details

Ceremony and Reception will be located at

Crystal Springs

33301 Old Hempstead Rd.

Magnolia, TX 77355

Say "I Do" to the DIY Cake Topper

This is the first DIY project that I have decided to do after falling madly in love with a cake topper I just can't fathom spending the kind of money on they are asking for it. ($98.00)

Couture Cake Jewelry

Pretty isn't it?

So I decided after looking at so many bee's tacking their own DIY projects that I would try one myself.  I'd like the think I am somewhat of a "crafty" girl so I got started.

I went to Hobby Lobby with one of my bridesmaids and was on a search.  I found a graet deal on some cute swirly wooden letters and then began my search for beads!  I am basing this cake topper on the cake topper inspiration as well as the cake that I adore.

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So now I was on a misson to find a bit of purple, a bit of pearls, and a bit of sparkle beading for my topper.  After gathering all of my beads, clear craft glue and this tool that picks up small beads (this was a life savor a lady in the aisle suggested) I was checking out.  My total was $15.00! Yes!

So I started my project Saturday morning instead of doing some dreaded homework. I first laid out all my supplies, and grabbed some white paint I had around the house, a foam paint brush (its all I had) and some newspaper.

So the crafting began...I first laid out the newspaper and painted my letters. This took a long time because I wanted to make sure they were completely dry.

Once dry I began to add the beads....this bead picker upper thingy really came in handy for this part or else I think I would have worn more beads and glue than my letters did.

Picture is kind of blurry but you get the idea....nearly an hour later the first one is complete.

So I continued do so on the other two letters and this is the outcome!

So all I have left to do is add some small sticks to the backs of each letter so that they will stick into the cake.
What do you think?  Do you think I accomplished what my pocket book originally couldn't afford?

How We Met!!

Aaron and I actually met through Gar, (Aaron's best friend) and Jennifer (Crystal's sister) about 5 year ago one night playing Jinga at Jen and Gar's apartment.  And we have been pretty good friends ever since.  Aaron, his sister and his mom spend many Holiday's with our family so that has always been pretty natural for everyone to be together. Our Family and friends told us all the time to get together but I thought of Aaron only as a friend, that and Aaron actually never just came out and told me himself that he liked me.. I just heard through the grapevine from everyone else. There were even instances at work when people thought we were a couple and the time I asked him to pretend to be my boyfriend and walk me to my car to save me from this creepy guy at one of our company parties.  Eventually...I came to the realization that I just "might" like him too and tried to stop talking myself out of it. After about 4 and half years and one night out with friends -Heather and Noah, Aaron finally confessed his love to me while sitting alone at a picnic table (though neither one of us can remember exactly what he said- but he somehow made his point.)  That night we sealed our love and affection to each other with a kiss!  We have been inseparable since!

 After dating, traveling, moving in together and falling more deeply in love with one another Aaron finally proposed on September 28, 2010. 

(waiting patiently)

(He looks nervous, huh?)

Made friends with this little guy

Aaron took me on a romantic sunset picnic with their favorite foods and wine and after waiting til the sun was almost down he got down on one knee and said a bunch of stuff I can't remember and then finally asked me to be his wife.  I remember nodded in agreement unable to speak until finally blurting out "Yes!" because he looked nervous, just as the sun went down and it became dark.  After hugging and kissing I finally asked Aaron if we could go into some light so I could see my ring!  That and... I had to Pee! ;) 

Now they we planning a large yet intimate family and friend, fun filled, rustic wedding with some vintage charm at Crystal Springs, in Magnolia, Texas on February 25, 2012.

Were Getting Married!!!! 2/25/2012

Hi Everyone!
As most of you know Aaron popped the question this past September and we have been staring this whole wedding planning process.  We thought it would be easy to keep everyone up to date on plans and details so we started this wedding blog to keep all of our friends and family up to date on all the scoop.  We know a lot of you are traveling from out of state so we are hoping you can utilize this website for finding hotels, transportation, flights and ask any questions you might have.  We are so excited that we can share such a special day with everyone we love so much!  I'll be updating as more wedding details come along so that you can stay "in the loop"

We can't wait to see all of you!
Love you and God Bless,
Aaron and Crystal

Oh, If I dont have your address, which most you we dont please email it to us as soon as you can!  Save the Dates will be going out this summer and we are finalizing our guest count.
email: caevansnest@gmail.com