And next thing you know, a whole summer is gone......

....... and October is here.

As of today we have just 239 days until the wedding. Things are going well, things are booked, some things still have to be booked, but all major decisions have been made! My dress has been ordered (and is actually sitting down at the bridal salon), and we'll be ordering the girls dresses soon.

Save the Date cards went out nearly a month ago, and we have not had too many come back to us. (IF you didn't get one, email me, it's probably because I don't have an address for you and can't find one!) Engagement pics were taken the last week in August, and I must admit that they turned out absoultly amazing. We have decided to use a new(er) photographer in town, and it is paying off big time! If you are looking for a great photographer who is an absolute joy to work with check out Chris Noakes at http://www.reasonandreflection.net/ I can promise that you will not be sorry!

Right now we are currently working on some of the "small" details. You know all of those little touches that will really make the whole thing just "us" It's been fun to have Darren beside me in all of the planning. He is intrested in what is going on, and is always ready to offer up his opinion. (Which most days is good). The whole thing is really about us, and not just the bride making decisions and telling the groom what is going on (which is nice........)

For now that is about it. I have really got to try and get better about updating on a regular basis, and keeping those who not here uptodate on what is going on. Everyonce in a while I just need a kick to the butt and a gentle reminder to update..........

Officially less than a year to go!

Whoo hoo, it's been nearly 3 months since we set our wedding date, and we are now officially just under a year to go.

I've been busy working on some of the little things for the reception, and for the church it's self. The invites are comming along quite well, I am working on the programs, stickers for the kisses, chocolate bars, and other treats for the candy table. I am also working on some of the decor stuff for the hall. This has really become the little DIY wedding, and I am loving every second of it. By doing so much of this on my own it really means that I get to have things the way I want to, and not the way someone wants me to.

I am hoping to get down to order my dress in the next couple of weeks, because I know that it will take about 6 months or so to come in. After that will be to have the girls order theirs in September, early October, and to have the flower girls dress made (I have an idea, just need to find a pattern, and someone to make it for me)

But things are good, I am going to get some pics uploaded so you can see exactly what i have been working on.........

See ya soon!

Been a month......

And lots has been accomplished! The church has been booked, the hall has been booked, bridesmaid dresses have been picked out (and approved by all who are wearing them!) I have started to work on some of the little details to just kinda help keep me busy now (Guest book stuff, invites, favor stuff etc)

According to all the planners I am right on target with getting stuff done, Darren would probably disagree with them (especially when he's telling me to slow down we still have lots of time...... little does he realize, especially when we have his brothers wedding in a little over 2 months, and I know we'll get roped into helping with some of that stuff as well). I feel like I am moving a good pace, and doing things my way. It's even kinda cool to say that.... "my way", as this has truly evolved into the wedding of my dreams!

Not much else going on, will hopefully update soon!

Bridal shows, and decisions, oh my!

Well my sister (Lindsay) aka THE maid of honor, and I went to a bridal show........ don't know how much "wedding" stuff I really got out of it, but I did score some free stuff (including a couple of bottles of wine), and I had a great time spending some quality sister time with Lou.

Just waiting for a call back about the hall, if I haven't heard by friday, then I am going to just call and book it all on my own (the reason I am waiting is that my mom's cousin can get me a better deal on the hall than if I book it myself, and hey if I can save a few bucks, why not!) I need to get that book so the church can be booked, and then really most of the major stuff is done until about 6 months or so before the acutal date (there will be some things here and there to do, but that'll be half the fun!)

So other than just kinda waiting on those things, there is not much going on........ I did get to take my mom, grandma and Darren's mom to see my dress this weekend, and they all love it as much as I do, and they have picked me out a beautiful veil as well, I must say I am in love!

So that is it for now........ still looking for favor ideas, and some thoughts on a "candy buffet", so if you have any ideas or thoughts, just email me!

Dinner.......

Well things are comming together nicely, my "aunt" Patti has said that she will keep the lights on for this one (Oh thank you power queen, and if you don't get it and want to know, just email me *LOL*),

Dinner however is becomming a bit of a problem........ We've phoned arround to get some prices, and so far it's looking like a "sit down" dinner is just not gonna happen, not sure quite what we are gonna do yet, but we'll get it figured out (or if you know of any decent caters that are cheap let me know)

Other than dinner, I can't say that we are meeting much resistance from any sides, some people are very understanding, and some are getting there........ they understand where we are comming from with costs and such, but at the same time would still really like to do a "traditional" wedding with dinner and everything, but who are we kidding, we're having a pink wedding which is in no way traditional!

So we set a date......

After 2 years together, and no there is no engagement ring yet, we have set a wedding date!

May 30, 2009 will be the big day for Darren and I to finally make the final jump into being that "official" couple. We both know that it is not a piece of paper, or a piece of jewlery that makes us married, it is us, and how we feel.

I am very excited, you can ask almost anyone arround me! We have picked out church (well chapel really), the reception hall, and have already started to have sometimes intense conversations with all sides about what a wedding is, and how everyone pictures our day........ hmmmmm our day......... I hope that some people (not namming any names) remember that is it just that, our day........

The other major decision that has been made is what our colours will be (and of course it's one of those very first questions that people tend to ask).......... well we chose one of my favorite colours (and I am glad that Darren is allowing me to have so much of it!) PINK! We'll be using different shades of pink, and some navy blue as our accents, so far everything we have picked out in the colours is just amazing, even though we have 14 months to go, I know that it's not alot of time to plan this very special day.........

So, this is going to be my place to come and keep those who are intrested updated, and a place for me to kind of put a whole bunch of stuff together........

Just 430 more days to go!