The Count Down

The wedding is in 34 days! Everything is falling into place. This week has been a very busy. Tuesday Matt and I met with Rev. Steve to start planning the ceremony. I hadn't really put any thought into the ceremony, so the meeting wasn't too productive since I don't really know what I want...

On Thursday, Stefanie came over and did my practice hair. Looks great : )

Yesterday, I went over to Fort Worth to work with Jennifer on some crafty projects. We didn't get much done, since we spent most of the time shopping for supplies. But we made some progresses on hair accessories and we finish about half of the favor bag toppers. They are so cute!

Later today I have my second dress "fitting". The dress fits perfectly, we are just working out a few details.

The bachelorette party is next weekend! I'm very excited (and a little nervous). We are getting together at a hotel and having a lingerie shower with some games, then we are getting dressed up and going out. Should be a blast. I'll post some pictures.

Don't forget to send in your RSVP cards!!

The Engagment Pictures

The Cakes

We ordered our cakes yesterday. It was such a positive experience. Pretty much the only wedding planning appointment that wasn't a beating... Sharron took great care of us. We knew exactly what we wanted, she sketched it out, we placed the order and done : )

The wedding cake was inspired by Maren's (my sister/our flower girl) dress. Three tiers, white chocolate cake with raspberry filling and butter cream icing.
The groom's cake is an xbox 360. Carrot cake with cream cheese icing.

Creative Memories Inc. http://www.yourcakeplace.com/

Here is the updated checklist. It feels like we're pretty much done. Amanda and I are figuring out invitations next week. Then I need to figure out what I'm going to do about flowers...

The Bridal Shower

First of all I want to thank my Grama, Shirlee, Amanda and all the bridesmaids for putting together a wonderful shower. And of course I want to thank everyone who attended for all the gifts!! We are so happy : )

Here are some pictures from the shower:


We are having another shower this weekend in St. Louis. I'm super excited!

The Dress

I order my dress the first weekend in October and I won't get it January or February. I'm so glad to be able to check that off the list. I feel like all wedding planning is downhill from here.

I tried on about 25 dress at 5 or 6 different places. I ended up ordering from Bridal Boutique in Lewisville. The sales lady was so amazing and they discounted the dress to match another place I looked : )

Next weekend is the Bridal Shower and the following weekend we're going bridesmaids dress shopping, then we have a meeting with the caterer. It's all coming together.

The Checklist

oh the checklist... Beth gave me this idea and I really like it. The checklist is hanging on the wall in our office. I think it's interesting to track how ideas change and how much progress we've made.

Next on the list... Dress shopping, which I'm doing in early October. Rehearsal Dinner, the Denmans are working on this, it's either done or very close to being done. Caterer, just starting talking to a few and we a meeting with one on Monday. Then photographer and cake.

The Registry

We are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target and Macy's.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/regHome.asp?

https://www.target.com/registry/wedding/portal?ref=nav_clubweddlogo

http://www1.macys.com/registry/wedding/registryhome?cm_sp=global_nav_reg-_-wedding_registry-_-n


I am so grateful for my grama, sister and Shirlee for planning my shower in Dallas and Matt's mom and aunts for planning one in St. Louis. I'm also grateful for Beth and Amanda for organizing what I'm sure will be the best lingerie shower/ bachelorette party ever!