Wedding week is finally here. I've got so much to do that I can hardly focus, yet I feel oddly relaxed and ready. Our "To Do" list is short, and most of it couldn't have been done before this week anyway (like laundry and packing). It feels like maybe life should be more chaotic at this point, but I enjoy that it's not.
Tomorrow the hubs-to-be heads up to Vermont, and my bridesmaids arrive in the city. He's going to be there to greet his family, who all arrive tomorrow as well, and I'm going to party like it's my last night as a bachelorette. It's so weird to think that a whole year of planning has going into this. Saturday will be here and gone before we know it, and I'll forever be a Mrs. I'm so excited for all of it!
Things have just over all been going well. I was patient and it paid off. We'll see what happens next, but for now I'm going to enjoy the company of my best friends, party hard (but like a lady. I don't dance on bars or enjoy penis paraphernalia), and take a vacation! :D
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday, Again!
The days are flying by. There are now only 10 (ten. TEN) until my wedding. HOLY COW. How did the year go by so quickly?
I'm so excited and so nervous all at the same time. Things are all falling into place, and I don't feel like anything is missing (even if it might not be finished yet), but I'm still nervous that it won't all come together. It's so real now. I've been thinking and planning and prepping for a year, and it's almost here!
A week from today my bridesmaids (minus the sister-in-law-to-be because she's only 10) will all be arriving in Boston and the wedding fun will start there! It's going to be an awesome weekend, and I just hope the weather holds out! It's been so nice almost every weekend this summer, so let's keep our fingers crossed that we're just as lucky! (Starting tomorrow the 28th will be on the 10 day forecast and I'll be able to start obsessively watching!)
The "To Do" list I created today is as long as my arm. Not to mention the packing list for the wedding weekend, and the honeymoon. There's so much to do and the days in which to do it are quickly running out! Don't be surprised if there isn't another post until next Wednesday!
I'm so excited and so nervous all at the same time. Things are all falling into place, and I don't feel like anything is missing (even if it might not be finished yet), but I'm still nervous that it won't all come together. It's so real now. I've been thinking and planning and prepping for a year, and it's almost here!
A week from today my bridesmaids (minus the sister-in-law-to-be because she's only 10) will all be arriving in Boston and the wedding fun will start there! It's going to be an awesome weekend, and I just hope the weather holds out! It's been so nice almost every weekend this summer, so let's keep our fingers crossed that we're just as lucky! (Starting tomorrow the 28th will be on the 10 day forecast and I'll be able to start obsessively watching!)
The "To Do" list I created today is as long as my arm. Not to mention the packing list for the wedding weekend, and the honeymoon. There's so much to do and the days in which to do it are quickly running out! Don't be surprised if there isn't another post until next Wednesday!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The Weather and the Wedding
I am not a fan of summer in Massachusetts. Yes, I grew up here with these same kind of summers, and yes, I chose to move back here from a much drier climate. Regardless, I do not enjoy the humidity.
The hubs-to-be and I don't have an air conditioner. It's never been on our list of things to purchase. Those things cost quite a chunk of change, and we only have three windows, so why block one with a bulky AC? We do pretty well with just the fan and the slight (and I mean SLIGHT) breeze off the river. But there are certain times...like tonight...where I sit as close to the fan as I can get without losing a finger and am still sweating, that I wish we had one.
So far, the summer hasn't been too bad though. We've been traveling a lot (just around the area) and are even going camping this weekend. Me sleep in a tent in the outdoors? Yes! I used to do it all the time when I was a kid, so I'm actually pretty excited for it. We'll see what actually happens, but we have an air mattress, so how bad could it really be?
This past weekend we went home for Father's Day. It was a delightful time, and best of all, I got to see my wedding dress!! It's being handmade for me, so I haven't even tried it on before. I was a little nervous, but it turned out so well. I just *knew* when I put it on that it was my dress. The dress. I'm so happy :)
So for now I'll be happy about my dress and our wedding plans...and maybe next year we'll get an AC...or maybe when we have more windows...
The hubs-to-be and I don't have an air conditioner. It's never been on our list of things to purchase. Those things cost quite a chunk of change, and we only have three windows, so why block one with a bulky AC? We do pretty well with just the fan and the slight (and I mean SLIGHT) breeze off the river. But there are certain times...like tonight...where I sit as close to the fan as I can get without losing a finger and am still sweating, that I wish we had one.
So far, the summer hasn't been too bad though. We've been traveling a lot (just around the area) and are even going camping this weekend. Me sleep in a tent in the outdoors? Yes! I used to do it all the time when I was a kid, so I'm actually pretty excited for it. We'll see what actually happens, but we have an air mattress, so how bad could it really be?
This past weekend we went home for Father's Day. It was a delightful time, and best of all, I got to see my wedding dress!! It's being handmade for me, so I haven't even tried it on before. I was a little nervous, but it turned out so well. I just *knew* when I put it on that it was my dress. The dress. I'm so happy :)
So for now I'll be happy about my dress and our wedding plans...and maybe next year we'll get an AC...or maybe when we have more windows...
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Getting Closer...
Our wedding in three months and 10 days away. It's getting SO much closer! We've been knocking things off the to-do list left and right, now that the hubs-to-be has finished school for the semester. I love being productive.
I feel like our list of things to do may be longer than the average wedding planners because we're going the DIY route. From homemade save-the-dates and invitations, to the centerpieces, to the iPod play list. Even my dress is homemade (thanks to my dad's awesome wife). As it gets closer, I'm definitely getting more excited, but also trying not to go into panic mode. Three months is plenty of time...I think...but we have a lot to do. Last night we picked out our wedding bands, which was a huge thing on the to do list. It was fun to actually ring shop with the hubs-to-be (since I didn't help with the engagement ring, he did a great job all on his own), and now it feels even more real. Now I know that when we say "I do" he'll be slipping a wonderful band on my finger, not a twist-tie that says "I owe you one." The next big thing is getting the invitations out by the end of the month...
In other news, there is no news. Meaning, we still don't know if we'll be moving this year or not. We heard from our landlord yesterday, saying he wanted us to move into the three-bedroom place he has, since we're such good tenants and the last people trashed it, but it's just not something we can swing on our own. So we wait. I've still got all my fingers and toes cross, but it will still be a while until we know!
For our current apartment, I'm starting the spring-into-summer cleaning process. It's time to purge the closet, and clean up the place...just in case we have to pack and move! The wonderful duo (now trio! congrats!) over at Young House Love have great tips for organizing, redecorating, and making your own cleaning products, so I've been reading up to stay on top of my game. (I actually found their site by searching for "backyard weddings" but I love their DYI in a budget-friendly way approach to everything. I highly suggest checking it out). The real motivation for cleaning (since the move is really an unknown at this point) is to get a super clean house before my mother-in-law-to-be and sister-in-law-to-be get into town next week! We're so excited for their visit, but I really want the place looking great. Hopefully I can make it happen!
I feel like our list of things to do may be longer than the average wedding planners because we're going the DIY route. From homemade save-the-dates and invitations, to the centerpieces, to the iPod play list. Even my dress is homemade (thanks to my dad's awesome wife). As it gets closer, I'm definitely getting more excited, but also trying not to go into panic mode. Three months is plenty of time...I think...but we have a lot to do. Last night we picked out our wedding bands, which was a huge thing on the to do list. It was fun to actually ring shop with the hubs-to-be (since I didn't help with the engagement ring, he did a great job all on his own), and now it feels even more real. Now I know that when we say "I do" he'll be slipping a wonderful band on my finger, not a twist-tie that says "I owe you one." The next big thing is getting the invitations out by the end of the month...
In other news, there is no news. Meaning, we still don't know if we'll be moving this year or not. We heard from our landlord yesterday, saying he wanted us to move into the three-bedroom place he has, since we're such good tenants and the last people trashed it, but it's just not something we can swing on our own. So we wait. I've still got all my fingers and toes cross, but it will still be a while until we know!
For our current apartment, I'm starting the spring-into-summer cleaning process. It's time to purge the closet, and clean up the place...just in case we have to pack and move! The wonderful duo (now trio! congrats!) over at Young House Love have great tips for organizing, redecorating, and making your own cleaning products, so I've been reading up to stay on top of my game. (I actually found their site by searching for "backyard weddings" but I love their DYI in a budget-friendly way approach to everything. I highly suggest checking it out). The real motivation for cleaning (since the move is really an unknown at this point) is to get a super clean house before my mother-in-law-to-be and sister-in-law-to-be get into town next week! We're so excited for their visit, but I really want the place looking great. Hopefully I can make it happen!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday Madness
Yes, I know, I've missed Monday again. Monday at work is pure madness, so I run out of time! Plus yesterday I had to go to the dentist and see the trainer at the gym, so I was all over the place. Oh well!
The madness this week is wedding dress shopping! It's happening! On Friday! Holy Cow. I'm so excited, but so nervous! The last time I wore a white dress I was 9 and having my first communion. Now I'm going to be wedding dress shopping! It makes my wedding so real! Luckily, I'll have the bff in town to help out, along with the other engaged friend. There will be back up. There will be lots of girly-ness. Amazing! I just can't believe it's happening already. Neither one of us engaged ladies is planning on buying a dress, we just want to try a million on and see what styles we like/don't like, and kind of go from there. Crazy!
What I also think is crazy and maddening is the show "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC. I mean, it's amazing. Some of the dresses are gorgeous (some are awful) but the girls trying the dresses floor me. A $5,000 budget for just your dress!?! Or some even at $7 or $8 thou!?! Whyyyy!??? I mean, I understand it's super important to look beautiful and you definitely want to look your best, but I don't think that means you have to spend all that money! I sure hope it doesn't mean that because I'll be screwed! I would love the help of these wonderful people at the store on the show, but not if it's going to cost me my entire wedding budget!
The cool thing for me is, my dad's wife and my g-ma are going to make my wedding dress. I'm excited to have something so special done for me. I don't know what exactly I want yet, which is why we're going shopping Friday, but they need time to make it, so I need to start looking! Our wedding in less than 10 months away! Gosh that seems like forever and not enough time all at once!
The madness this week is wedding dress shopping! It's happening! On Friday! Holy Cow. I'm so excited, but so nervous! The last time I wore a white dress I was 9 and having my first communion. Now I'm going to be wedding dress shopping! It makes my wedding so real! Luckily, I'll have the bff in town to help out, along with the other engaged friend. There will be back up. There will be lots of girly-ness. Amazing! I just can't believe it's happening already. Neither one of us engaged ladies is planning on buying a dress, we just want to try a million on and see what styles we like/don't like, and kind of go from there. Crazy!
What I also think is crazy and maddening is the show "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC. I mean, it's amazing. Some of the dresses are gorgeous (some are awful) but the girls trying the dresses floor me. A $5,000 budget for just your dress!?! Or some even at $7 or $8 thou!?! Whyyyy!??? I mean, I understand it's super important to look beautiful and you definitely want to look your best, but I don't think that means you have to spend all that money! I sure hope it doesn't mean that because I'll be screwed! I would love the help of these wonderful people at the store on the show, but not if it's going to cost me my entire wedding budget!
The cool thing for me is, my dad's wife and my g-ma are going to make my wedding dress. I'm excited to have something so special done for me. I don't know what exactly I want yet, which is why we're going shopping Friday, but they need time to make it, so I need to start looking! Our wedding in less than 10 months away! Gosh that seems like forever and not enough time all at once!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday Madness
Today is, of course, Monday. I've decided that on Mondays, I will discuss one of the maddening issues of my life. Hopefully it will be more amusing than a horrible vent session.
Today, it's planning a wedding. I was proposed to a total of two weeks and two days ago. To me, that's not a whole lot of time. I've been just enjoying the new bling on my finger and not thinking too much past when I'll need another manicure. But, unfortunately, other people want details. When will it be? Where will it be? Who will be invited? Granted, these things have crossed my mind, but nothing has been set in stone. We're still working on it. Maybe next week?
At the same time, I'm very eager to start planning the unimportant details. I love spending my time looking at wedding dresses and floral arrangements, and fancy place settings. I've thought of what the invitations will look like, and my guest list for an engagement party. Am I doing things in the wrong order? Probably.
I'm sure we'll get around to setting a date before all the other weekends in 2010 are taken, and I'm sure we'll find the perfect location. Hopefully these will happen soon too. But for now, I'm just fine not doing anything important. And hopefully I won't annoying too many people in the process.
And hopefully I won't be kicking myself in a few months saying "why didn't I start thinking about this earlier?"
Today, it's planning a wedding. I was proposed to a total of two weeks and two days ago. To me, that's not a whole lot of time. I've been just enjoying the new bling on my finger and not thinking too much past when I'll need another manicure. But, unfortunately, other people want details. When will it be? Where will it be? Who will be invited? Granted, these things have crossed my mind, but nothing has been set in stone. We're still working on it. Maybe next week?
At the same time, I'm very eager to start planning the unimportant details. I love spending my time looking at wedding dresses and floral arrangements, and fancy place settings. I've thought of what the invitations will look like, and my guest list for an engagement party. Am I doing things in the wrong order? Probably.
I'm sure we'll get around to setting a date before all the other weekends in 2010 are taken, and I'm sure we'll find the perfect location. Hopefully these will happen soon too. But for now, I'm just fine not doing anything important. And hopefully I won't annoying too many people in the process.
And hopefully I won't be kicking myself in a few months saying "why didn't I start thinking about this earlier?"
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