Monday, October 4, 2010

55 Days

Yesterday went well, we picked up my veil, and the flower girl dress. So, before I tell you about my momma's dress (yup! We found one!) I'm going to introduce you to my lovely flower girl! On my dad's side, I am the oldest grandchild, and my Uncle S has an adorable little girl, L, who I asked to be our flower girl! She is adorable, and since our ring bearer is so young, her being a little older is comforting knowing that our ring bearer will make it down the aisle!

I origanilly wanted her in an all ivory dress with and apple sash, to give our bridal party this kind of look:

However, when we got to the store, she found this one, and we all loved it! Look how precious this dress is! (Imagine it in apple)
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The back has a corset-esq tie so that the apple ribbon runs down the back! To cute! 

Did your flower girl help pick out her dress? 

56 Days

I'm sitting here waiting for my mommom to ring the doorbell, so I figured I would sit down and do a little research. Today we (my mom, mommom and myself) are all headed to David's Bridal to buy my veil, and to pick up the flower girl dress. While we are there, the three of us are going to look at some MOB and GOB (grandmother of the bride??) dresses. Here are some that I really like off of the Davids Bridal website for my momma!


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With the Jacket

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Without the Jacket

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My mom, unlike my pasty ass self, has a skin tone that would look amazing in a color like champagne, only maybe a little darker... bronze maybe.

What do you think of these dresses? Are they MOB enough?



Friday, October 1, 2010

57 Days

Guess what Rob and I did yesterday...

did you guess yet? didja, didja??

We picked out and purchased his wedding band! Want to see it?

It is made of tungsten, which is perfect for Rob, who is hard on things, since tungsten is virtually impossible to scratch and is much heavier and denser than gold. Basically, I didn't care what kind of ring Rob decided on, I did hope that he would pick one that was white, to semi-match my band. However, when he put this ring on, both Rob and I knew this was it! 

How did you and your fiance pick out their ring?

Thursday, September 30, 2010

58 Days

I saw this tradition on Martha Stewart Weddings when I was newly engaged, and this tradition has stuck with me all of this time later. Want to know what tradition has left such an imprint on my sole (Ok... bad pun!)

Sole Signing!

This is an old Turkish tradition to find out who will mary next. Before you start down the aisle you are supposed to have your single bridesmaids (or any female friends or relatives who've yet to marry) sign the sole of your bridal shoe. After you've danced the night away (and tossed your bouquet), legend has it that the person whose name has faded the most will be the next to marry. 


I think I will only have my bridesmaids sign my sole, since I will be the first of us to get married! I'm excited to do this on my wedding day, and I hope to start this as a tradition among our friends (even though I won't be able to partake since I will already be married!).

Will you be using this or any other similar "who gets married next" tradition? 

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

59 Days

"And baby I’ve got a feeling


This could be one of those memories
We want to hold on to, cling to, 
One we can’t forget
Baby, this could be our last first kiss

The door to forever

What if this was that moment


That chance worth taking
History in the making"

 - Darius Rucker


Ever listen to a song and think about the words and get all choked up? I do it all the time, especially when I'm sitting in my car at a red light all by myself. (I'm an emo kid at red lights!)

History in the Making came on yesterday when I was at a red light, and I was singing and started to think about the words, and the meaning behind them. I sometimes stop to wonder how my life would have been if Rob and I had never gotten together. I'm not going to lie, it's hard for me to imagine. He is such a big part of my life that I can't imagine where I would be or what I would be doing without him in it. I think I would still be in school for teaching, but I don't think I would be involved in half the things I do without him being in my life.

This song made me think about how every decision, every moment you live your life changes the rest of your future, be it for the better or worse. I'm glad that Rob and I took a chance and that he is part of my 'history in the making'!

Do you ever listen to songs and have an "ah-ha" moment?

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

60 Days

I have mentioned a few times before that Rob and I dj on the side. We love to do it! It is a way for us to make extra money (which we usually spend on a vacation!) and to be together all at the same time! We mostly do birthday parties and dances, however, we have done five weddings.

When we first meet with the couple getting married, we have a list of questions we ask them about what songs they want played, what their special songs are, and what songs they don't want played. Surprisingly enough, to Rob and I, most couples do not want line dances.

Maybe they are having bad dreams about this happening?

However, there are so many other line dances out there, such as the Electric Slide and Cupid Shuffle. Many people who won't dance to anything else that is played on your big day will get up and dance to these safe songs. There are actual steps, you can't look funny doing these dances, you just follow the steps. People at the parties we dj always get up and dance for these songs. In fact, the dance floor is packed the most during a line dance.

I, as you can see, am in favor of line dances, and am not going to tell the band at our wedding to not play them. In fact, I am going to encourage them to play these fun get-up-out-of-your-seat-and-shake-your-behind songs! Because, a wedding is after all a party to celebrate your love!
And whats a party without some good booty shaking? ;)

What's your feeling on line dances?

Monday, September 27, 2010

61 Days

Back in January, Rob, MOH S and I went snowboarding. Want some proof??
The three of us before snowboarding
Personal Photo

Does that prove anything? No? Well keep reading to see the proof. :) Anyway... Rob, his sister (MOH S), and I went to take a class to learn how to snowboard. Well, let me just say this: It is easier than it looks! But thinking back on the experience I am again thankful for what a strong understanding relationship that Rob and I have.

Snapping on my boots.
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When I do something new and challenging I tend to say that I can't. I never give up, but I have the horrible need to whine that I can't do something while doing it. It is a horrible habit, but something I am working on.  I did it this weekend within half an hour of starting our lesson. My legs where burning, and I told Rob - "I can't do this." I think I told him a few times that I could not do it until I finally got over the hump and realized that I COULD do it. Rob understands me, and just kept telling me that I could do it each time I whined to him. He knows that I really won't quit, but knows that sometimes I just need a little extra motivation.

What this weekend shows me is that Rob helps me when I can't help myself, and that is another reason why we work so well together. We understand each other and know when to push the other, and when to offer a little extra help and motivation.

And lastly, a picture of me snowboarding, I CAN!

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And... yes that is snow on my butt, I spent more time on my tush than on my feet!

What was a recent event that made you realize, again, why you and your fiance are perfect for each other?