It's been a long time...

Wow, I haven't touched this blog in a while.

Lots has happened since then.  No worries, I'm still getting married haha.  Just that lots of planning, school stuff, etc., has happened!

Darryl and I pretty much have the whole wedding planned.  We've booked all important vendors: photog, videographer, got the cake picked out, dress, florist, DJ, VENUE!, etc.  All that's left are the guys' clothing (tuxes, suits?), the favors, and the paper goods (menu, programs, invites, etc).

Now I'm starting my "diet."  I'm going to try writing down what I'm eating so I keep track of my calories.  I'm going to attempt to eat around 1500 per day!  I'm pretty sure that my normal calorie intake is like 2200 (which isn't BAD...... just not good for weight loss).

Maybe I'll try and keep track of it here too?  Keep me accountable!  Today I consumed around 1290 calories.  If I don't eat before I sleep, it should stay that way...

I went to two really nice weddings (one for friends and one for family) since the last time I made a post.  I'll post some pictures of the friends' wedding since I was actually in that one and got some professional photos back!

Bridesmaids

Bridal party!

 With the bride

 Candid!

With the handsome fiance

 ...and guess who caught the bouquet?

Hopefully one of my bridesmaids catches MY bouquet!!!!!  That'd be fun :)

Wedding plans

Once again, I'm posting blog stuff late at night, right before a big test....

Wedding plans have been going very well lately, but I realize that I still have a TON of stuff to do.  It's really all the little things that add up (guestbook table plans, favors, going to tastings, figuring out how to do my programs, finding the perfect invitation, etc).

Here are some things I'm thinking about tackling as DIYs (some are definite, some are maybes):

Wedding tree - Definite YES! Finally making use of my artistic ability.

 Fabric streamer backdrop for the ceremony (on the right) - Maybe, but those are my wedding colors so it is verrrrry tempting!

 Signs pointing guests in the right direction - Definitely doing signs, just not sure whether I will be the maker.

DIY painted mason jars to make them look aqua tinted - YES!

 Cake toppers - YES! Another use for all those years of art classes.

Table numbers - YES!  So easy - Ikea frames, pretty paper, house numbers (probably from Home Depot)

Wedding wine

* Whole Foods has a reputation for being pricey but they're actually great for large quantities of wine because they give you a case discount of 20%. AND, if the wine is on sale, the case discount normally still applies.

"THIS IS IT!!"

I found the dress :)

Since Darryl stumbles upon this blog every once in a while I can't reveal anything, but it is beautiful.  It makes my butt look good, too.  HAH!

Big thanks to my mom, Marthie, and the Ivory Suite bridal boutique in South Pas!

Nailed down some wedding things...

SUPER EXCITED!

1. I haven't officially hired her yet, but I think I have my wedding coordinator :)  SO excited to meet Jane.

2. Going dress shopping (again) with one of my newly asked/accepted bridesmaids!  :)  (I still need to ask two of my friends to be future bridesmaids, but so far four have accepted.  WOOT!)

3. Scheduled appointments at (hopefully) the final venue choices. I hope it works out so that I can nail down my venue on August 5th.  By the way, we're pretty set on having our wedding on August 11, 2012.  Save the date!

4. Got some more quotes for wedding photography and videography.  Slowly narrowing down the choices...

The one disappointment?

Catering is going to be SO expensive.