Wednesday we got our first RSVPs in the mail :) They were all good news. Sadly, yesterday we got a "decline with regret" which is too bad, but I kind of knew the couple wouldn't be making it - still would have been nice to see them since they're family and we don't see them nearly enough.
Along with the loss of my computer, I'm mourning another loss involving my bank account and my car. Really glad I didn't buy a new laptop because I just spent that much to get the Focus fixed, with a list of things that still need my attention (and money...)
Hopefully this weekend will be good. We're not supposed to get any rain, and Sunday we are going to a water park with Jason's sister and her husband in celebration of their one-year anniversary :)
Friday, August 24, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
So far behind
Hello again, everyone! Wow can you believe how long it's been since I posted? I attended the funeral of my laptop and have yet to replace it, so for now I am sneaking onto Jason's desktop to bring you bridal updates :)
All invitation pieces have been printed. All invitations have been assembled. Some invitations have been mailed (but not all.)
We had our final meeting with Rev. Jason. We figured out ceremony order, what we will have and won't have, and other day-of things. I just got his approval of my programs, so I will be printing them shortly (shortly = whenever I get to a computer that I can hook my printer to.)
I picked up my altered dress and I scheduled bridal portraits. I just need to find a reputable dry cleaner to take care of my dress between bridal portraits and the wedding. I also need to get my sister's dress to her so that she can get alterations started.
We've continued making purchases here and there to get everything taken care of. Still a few loose ends, but mostly coming together nicely.
We planned the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner.
I paid off some vendors, and will be making next payments to some of them soon. We are trying to pay off as many as possible with checks/cash, but a few vendors like our baker and our photographer take credit card, which is a huge help since we can keep paying those off after the wedding (I'm so glad I have good credit and just got a new card with no interest for another 14 months!)
Things are quickly coming together. The big things are taken care of, and anything that falls through at this point won't really affect anything that much.
Now off to rob a bank (attention Suzi!) to get enough money to pay the rest of it off :) And by rob a bank, I mean look for a job ;)
All invitation pieces have been printed. All invitations have been assembled. Some invitations have been mailed (but not all.)
We had our final meeting with Rev. Jason. We figured out ceremony order, what we will have and won't have, and other day-of things. I just got his approval of my programs, so I will be printing them shortly (shortly = whenever I get to a computer that I can hook my printer to.)
I picked up my altered dress and I scheduled bridal portraits. I just need to find a reputable dry cleaner to take care of my dress between bridal portraits and the wedding. I also need to get my sister's dress to her so that she can get alterations started.
We've continued making purchases here and there to get everything taken care of. Still a few loose ends, but mostly coming together nicely.
We planned the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner.
I paid off some vendors, and will be making next payments to some of them soon. We are trying to pay off as many as possible with checks/cash, but a few vendors like our baker and our photographer take credit card, which is a huge help since we can keep paying those off after the wedding (I'm so glad I have good credit and just got a new card with no interest for another 14 months!)
Things are quickly coming together. The big things are taken care of, and anything that falls through at this point won't really affect anything that much.
Now off to rob a bank (attention Suzi!) to get enough money to pay the rest of it off :) And by rob a bank, I mean look for a job ;)
Friday, August 10, 2007
Reality check
Right now I'm working on printing the response cards that will accompany the invitations I'm going to print tomorrow. Next week we will send out batch one (family from far far away to give them extra time to make travel plans) and wait anxiously for people to reveal their agendas for October 20 (and let us know if we are important enough to get penciled in!)
It's finally starting to feel real. The dress that I put on again for the first time in months, the bridesmaid dress that is hanging in my closet for me to look at whenever, the first gift purchased because someone loves us, and now the big indicator that it's real and that it's happening, our invitations and assorted inserts that will accompany them in their transcontinental journeys.
I'm so excited. And each day closer just adds to the excitement. I'm getting married to an amazing guy who loves me as much as I love him. God, what did I do to deserve something so fabulous?!
It's finally starting to feel real. The dress that I put on again for the first time in months, the bridesmaid dress that is hanging in my closet for me to look at whenever, the first gift purchased because someone loves us, and now the big indicator that it's real and that it's happening, our invitations and assorted inserts that will accompany them in their transcontinental journeys.
I'm so excited. And each day closer just adds to the excitement. I'm getting married to an amazing guy who loves me as much as I love him. God, what did I do to deserve something so fabulous?!
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
19 years ago
Happy birthday to the best maid of honor and sister I could ever ask for. I know it's an hour too early here in America, but I'm 7 hours late where you are so I'm sure I'm not the first to say it to you. Enjoy the last year of your teens kid! I love you!
With 73 days to go...
Today I got two emails that items from our honeymoon registry had been purchased! I know the givers saw the info on the invitations to our (family-only) honeymoon shower - but the invites only went out yesterday! Obviously the first ones to see the registry info had an easy enough time using it. Let's hope that others do as well. I'm a little afraid for the older generation (older being grandparents) but that's why we also have two physical in-store registries too.
Of course we want to make it clear that we are NOT expecting gifts. Some of our guests we haven't seen in years, mostly because they are living out of state, so them being able to make it is gift enough. :)
Of course we want to make it clear that we are NOT expecting gifts. Some of our guests we haven't seen in years, mostly because they are living out of state, so them being able to make it is gift enough. :)
Thursday, August 2, 2007
It's mine, my own... my Preciousssss!!!!
If you have talked to me lately or even read any of my most recent entries, you can guess what finally arrived on my doorstep today after four months of waiting and getting anxious....
It finally arrived in all of its bridal glory, and of course the first thing I did was to whip off my clothes and zip that sucker on. I took caution to make sure my hands and such were clean, and I picked it up as I walked into my bathroom to look in the full length mirror so that it wouldn't pick up uninvited dust bunnies.
While I must say that it is fabulous, the bust is way too big for me! I must have lost weight or something, because when I tried on the sample at Alfred Angelo, I don't recall being able to fit a whole second set of my boobs in the bodice with me. So along with a hem and a bustle, it now seems that I will need to get the bust taken in. I suppose I should be excited that I've shrunk, especially considering some familial "mentionings" the last time I was in town.
Since you all are just going to have wait until after the wedding to see shots of the BIG DEAL DRESS, I leave you with these:
The good news:
You have no idea how hard it was not to rip into the box before getting a picture:
Inserts from Netbride that came in the box: a message saying they want to see pictures of me in the dress (so they can put them on their site), a thank you card with general pricing info they gathered about alterations costs in their area (Minnesota), and business cards so I can hand them out to others I guess.
[While I won't be handing them out per se, I would like to take the time to mention how amazing Netbride.com was to work with. All of my questions were answered quickly, even when I was being overly bothersome. The service was fast and I got my gown three weeks before the promised date. The best part is that I saved over 50% as opposed to buying direct from the company and still got the EXACT same dress brand new, untouched, with all the tags on it. I highly recommend Netbride.com if you need to order any type of formalwear.]
It finally arrived in all of its bridal glory, and of course the first thing I did was to whip off my clothes and zip that sucker on. I took caution to make sure my hands and such were clean, and I picked it up as I walked into my bathroom to look in the full length mirror so that it wouldn't pick up uninvited dust bunnies.
While I must say that it is fabulous, the bust is way too big for me! I must have lost weight or something, because when I tried on the sample at Alfred Angelo, I don't recall being able to fit a whole second set of my boobs in the bodice with me. So along with a hem and a bustle, it now seems that I will need to get the bust taken in. I suppose I should be excited that I've shrunk, especially considering some familial "mentionings" the last time I was in town.
Since you all are just going to have wait until after the wedding to see shots of the BIG DEAL DRESS, I leave you with these:
The good news:
You have no idea how hard it was not to rip into the box before getting a picture:
Inserts from Netbride that came in the box: a message saying they want to see pictures of me in the dress (so they can put them on their site), a thank you card with general pricing info they gathered about alterations costs in their area (Minnesota), and business cards so I can hand them out to others I guess.
[While I won't be handing them out per se, I would like to take the time to mention how amazing Netbride.com was to work with. All of my questions were answered quickly, even when I was being overly bothersome. The service was fast and I got my gown three weeks before the promised date. The best part is that I saved over 50% as opposed to buying direct from the company and still got the EXACT same dress brand new, untouched, with all the tags on it. I highly recommend Netbride.com if you need to order any type of formalwear.]
Tauting, teasing, driving me crazy!
Last night at 11:10 PM it was "In Transit" to Denton.
This morning at 7:20AM it was "Out for Delivery" in Denton.
WHERE ARE YOU MY BEAUTY???
This morning at 7:20AM it was "Out for Delivery" in Denton.
WHERE ARE YOU MY BEAUTY???
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