Wednesday, November 12, 2008
My dress is in.....and early!
I remember when I started to panic a little that I hadn't ordered my dress yet as I approached the middle of July. Everyone said Maggie dresses take between 6 and 8 months to arrive, on average. Well, I got the call today, mine is here and it took 4 months! I'm excited it's here but I don't want to put it on yet. I've actually lost a little weight since I ordered it but I still don't want to put it on yet. Maybe I'll go by the salon to look at it, since I'll be there tomorrow anyway with one of my bridesmaids. Eh, I don't know. I don't want to start the fittings until January but maybe I should try it on just to make sure it fits. We'll see.
Happy Birthday Baby!
Today is Mike's birthday. His best man planned his bachelor party for this weekend so we can't celebrate since both of us are working today. I did get him a nice watch, something he wanted, so he's happy. The fellows leave tomorrow morning for Miami for 4 days of fun in the sun. I hope he has a good time because he definitely needs a vacation, even if it is only for a few days.
Today also marks double digit time. 99 more days to go until I'm a Mrs. Whoo hoo! The time is dwindling down and I can't wait for it to be here. All I keep thinking about is the honeymoon and us getting some much needed alone time together on a beautiful island. And the cruise. No honeymoon babies here; I think we'll wait at least a year before we go there but we can practice, right? LOL.
Today also marks double digit time. 99 more days to go until I'm a Mrs. Whoo hoo! The time is dwindling down and I can't wait for it to be here. All I keep thinking about is the honeymoon and us getting some much needed alone time together on a beautiful island. And the cruise. No honeymoon babies here; I think we'll wait at least a year before we go there but we can practice, right? LOL.
Everything happens for a reason....
The bridesmaids dresses came in! I love them. They are more goldish (light) looking than I anticipated but that's what makes them even more elegant. So the same day I find out they are here, one of the bridesmaids calls me and tells me she's pregnant. We talk for about an hour because there are some issues that she's concerned with being pregnant. Not health issues, more so HER issues, if you know what I mean.
Anyway, the next day she tells me all is good and we joke about how the baby should be born sometime in July. (Both of us are July babies, lol) Then she bust out, "So you don't mind a big belly in your pictures?" Wow. I know some people have this whole wedding thing twisted but I didn't think she would think her pregnancy would be an issue. I tell her, of course I don't mind, but I am honest with her when I say I don't think the dress will fit her. The dress was ordered in August and it wasn't ordered with a baby belly in mind. We talk a few minutes about the dress and I let her know, basically there's nothing the salon can do but rush order her another dress. I can tell she's really not up for being in this wedding either.
She keeps apologizing and asking if I have someone to replace her; again the twisted minds of some regarding weddings. I explained to her, I'm not calling in stand ins just for the sake of it. She hits me with one last one, well, your sides are going to be uneven, referring to the number of guys versus girls in the bridal party. I exhale first; listen, who cares about even sides? I asked people I am close to, to stand up there next to me. Sheesh.
Granted, she has been getting on my nerves since day 1, actually her and another one. The color of the dress was too bright, not those shoes, not that day, etc..Don't even let me tell you how they are complaining to the one bridesmaid who actually took the initiative to put together a bridal shower and bachelorette party for me. Basically, in a nutshell, I wanted these two to drop out. It seems they are going out of their way to say and do the opposite of everything I ask of them. And then to give the other bridesmaid a hard time lets me know they'd be happy if nothing were to happen for me, since they don't want to contribute their time or finances to it.
So everything happens for a reason; she's pregnant, I'm happy for her, but I'm glad she decided not to order another dress. There was no way to kick her out of the wedding without ending what we call a friendship, so it's better this way. No hard feelings on either side; she made the choice but she keeps saying sorry, she feels she let me down. She did, but not by getting pregnant, that's life.
But don't apologize hun; secretly, I'm rejoicing.
Anyway, the next day she tells me all is good and we joke about how the baby should be born sometime in July. (Both of us are July babies, lol) Then she bust out, "So you don't mind a big belly in your pictures?" Wow. I know some people have this whole wedding thing twisted but I didn't think she would think her pregnancy would be an issue. I tell her, of course I don't mind, but I am honest with her when I say I don't think the dress will fit her. The dress was ordered in August and it wasn't ordered with a baby belly in mind. We talk a few minutes about the dress and I let her know, basically there's nothing the salon can do but rush order her another dress. I can tell she's really not up for being in this wedding either.
She keeps apologizing and asking if I have someone to replace her; again the twisted minds of some regarding weddings. I explained to her, I'm not calling in stand ins just for the sake of it. She hits me with one last one, well, your sides are going to be uneven, referring to the number of guys versus girls in the bridal party. I exhale first; listen, who cares about even sides? I asked people I am close to, to stand up there next to me. Sheesh.
Granted, she has been getting on my nerves since day 1, actually her and another one. The color of the dress was too bright, not those shoes, not that day, etc..Don't even let me tell you how they are complaining to the one bridesmaid who actually took the initiative to put together a bridal shower and bachelorette party for me. Basically, in a nutshell, I wanted these two to drop out. It seems they are going out of their way to say and do the opposite of everything I ask of them. And then to give the other bridesmaid a hard time lets me know they'd be happy if nothing were to happen for me, since they don't want to contribute their time or finances to it.
So everything happens for a reason; she's pregnant, I'm happy for her, but I'm glad she decided not to order another dress. There was no way to kick her out of the wedding without ending what we call a friendship, so it's better this way. No hard feelings on either side; she made the choice but she keeps saying sorry, she feels she let me down. She did, but not by getting pregnant, that's life.
But don't apologize hun; secretly, I'm rejoicing.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wedding bands
We picked up our rings! I can't wait to be Mrs. Mike, lol. We purchased our bands from the same jeweler Mike used to get my engagement ring, Diamond Castle. Nick was the guy who helped us; he's a smooth salesman and he gave us a great deal. They give you the appraisal on the spot. 3 and 1/2 months to go; I can't wait!
Mike's band and my band.
My engagement ring and band together. Close up of both.
My engagement ring and band together. Close up of both.
Cocktail menus mock-up
Here's the updated list:
- Guest book sign
- Brochures for OOT (out of town) bags
- Rehearsal dinner menus
- Memorial table sign (maybe)
- fan programs
- sand ceremony frame trial
- photo sharing cards
- menu cards
- table numbers
- cocktail menu (signature drinks and spirits)
- RSVP cards
- map and directions cards
- fish net for card box
I played around with Microsoft Publisher and came up with the design for the cocktail menu. It's not complete, for one, I'm not sure of the actual types of alcohol we are providing, but the list is pretty close. Mike has to come up with a signature drink and I just want something pink. I will print this as a picture and display it on an easel at the bar, depending on how many I use for the tables.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Untitled
I didn't know what to title this. There are so many titles I could use: History has been made, Change in America, I could go on and on.
President Barack Obama! That's it. Today is a wonderful day. Do you understand what this means to the world? What it shows about the American people and how far we have come? It is so overwhelming. I cried when I heard the news. I jumped in my car racing home in the hopes I would catch President Obama's speech. I missed it :( But I know they'll replay it. I'm still watching CNN for more updates.
I did hear a little of Senator McCains' speech, and I must say that he seemed to be sincere. He hushed the boos coming from his supporters, and spoke of congratulating President Obama. We are truly moving forward.
Final numbers: 338 Obama 156 McCain. Reminds me of the Giants vs. the Cowboys last week, a SHUT OUT. Whew! I'm not going to rub it in, but America has spoken, and it is what it is.
President Barack Obama! That's it. Today is a wonderful day. Do you understand what this means to the world? What it shows about the American people and how far we have come? It is so overwhelming. I cried when I heard the news. I jumped in my car racing home in the hopes I would catch President Obama's speech. I missed it :( But I know they'll replay it. I'm still watching CNN for more updates.
I did hear a little of Senator McCains' speech, and I must say that he seemed to be sincere. He hushed the boos coming from his supporters, and spoke of congratulating President Obama. We are truly moving forward.
Final numbers: 338 Obama 156 McCain. Reminds me of the Giants vs. the Cowboys last week, a SHUT OUT. Whew! I'm not going to rub it in, but America has spoken, and it is what it is.
Monday, November 3, 2008
New Projects
I looked at my list and right now, I can think of a few additional things I need to do:
- Guest book sign
- Brochures for OOT (out of town) bags
- Rehearsal dinner menus
- Memorial table sign (maybe)
The Memorial table is up in the air right now. Mike wants to honor his Mom in some way at the wedding but he hasn't quite figured out what he wants to do yet. If it includes a memorial table, I can hook it up.
This is the old list and what I have completed to date:
- fan programs
- sand ceremony frame trial
- photo sharing cards
- menu cards
- table numbers
- cocktail menu (signature drinks and spirits)
- RSVP cards
- map and directions cards
- fish net for card box
Not too bad. I went to AC Moore on Saturday and bought another bottle for the officiant to use for the sand ceremony and I bought a little hermit crab to go in the treasure chest. I also have my cocktail menu designed, a rough draft basically. I'll post pics tomorrow. And our rings arrived; I didnt' have time to add it today, so I'll post pics tomorrow also.
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