Uncle Kracker - Smile

This is song is so amazing, I love it! Look for it at a key point in the wedding :-)

A few last minute touches...

James and I chose to go with a plate design for our guest book rather than the traditional signed book. The plate will be displayed at the wedding for everyone to sign. After the wedding we can bake the plate and will be able to use it as a serving dish!! :-) The plate arrived yesterday and we are so excited about it. We can not wait until after the wedding so we can serve our first family meal from this beautiful dish! Only 10 more days to go!!!! We can't wait to see everyone. :-)

DIY Bride

Making a list, checking it twice....

Boy what a busy week!! For so long it felt like there was nothing that could be done planning wise, but boy does it hit you when it comes! This has been a very productive week and I am very happy to say the items just keep getting crossed off the list, which makes me sleep better at night! I think last night I actually scared James (oops), I was just a little stressed... :-) Luckily today we were able to complete some items and get others very close to finished.

Today we...designed table names, designed rehearsal dinner invitations, worked on the programs (almost done, just minor details left!!) and worked on the seating chart (this is ever changing, and I'm sure will until the week of...haha)

Here is a sneak peak of the rehearsal dinner invites...
You will have to wait to see the table names until the big day...those are James' pride and joy and are top secret. :-)

The bridesmaids also received their invitations today for the luncheon. I am pretty excited about having tea with everyone; Now I just have to find a nice hat to match my dress! :-)

I plan on Friday to go to my final dress fitting and to begin my search for the perfect tea hat. I still have to finish flower purchases, buy scoops for the candy bar, work on itineraries, and a few other things but it is all coming together.

Until tomorrow, good night wedding world....

Wedding Cake Sample and more...

Today we received our sample wedding cake for tasting; the boys absolutely loved it! Whew! We were worried because our cake lady really wanted us to use fondant but we are not fans of fondant at all. Luckily her version of fondant is made with white chocolate so it is not as chewy as regular fondant. James is impressed with the strawberry filling we chose, and Christian just loves it all! :-) (Boys are so easy! LOL)

This week we have been crossing off as much as we can from the to do list that never ends!
*Mom so sweetly finished up the candy purchases for the candy bar.
*I found the cutest "take out" containers ever (on sale!!)for the guests to scoop their candy favors into.
*We picked out frames to use for the table names, which James is ecstatic about (hint, hint...it's all about sports!) so we will work on the design for the frame names this coming week.
*Invites for the Bridesmaids luncheon are all sent out.
*Rehearsal is set
*Found earrings for the big day! (this has been a challenge!)

We are still working on finding someone to help with our hair ordeal, but hopefully we can work that out this week as well as finish the programs, the day of itineraries and detailed directions for our out-of-towners, among many other things.

As for today, it's a great day. Off to the pool to work on our family wedding pre-tan. :-)

35 days to go!!!!!

Bridesmaid's Dresses

All I can say is I pray no one needs alterations!!! After 3 changes in the shipping date the dresses have yet to be shipped.... with only 37 days until go time I am a little worried, but I have faith...LOL Everything will be just fine. (I will just keep telling myself that!)

I also haven't had my final dress fitting and my hair appointment was a mess!! So... Lots to do and only 37 days to do it in. Wish me luck! :-)

Limousine

Today we finally decided and booked a limo for the big day! Classic Limo & Sedan Service gave us a great deal on a brand new Chrysler 300 Limo...
The limo will pick up and deliver both parties to the church and then take the wedding party to the reception...now we just have to find a way home...haha

This is my week so start checking off my to-do list and what a way to get it started!

Only 55 days to go!!! Get excited... I sure am!!! :-)

Confirmed!!

So I just have to blogbrag about my hubby-to-be! James has been taking classes at the church religiously since August and just a few weekends ago he was confirmed in the Catholic Church and received his first communion!!! :-) YAY... he worked so hard and we are all very proud of him and were happy to share that special moment in his life.

Christian has also been working hard at his RE class and is practicing the next few weeks to receive the sacrament of communion as well and they are enjoying every minute of it. Christian will get his first communion in early May, just in time! I am so happy for my boys and can't wait to see them at the wedding!! :-)

Directions to the Hotel

Directions to our Hotel

From Tallahassee Regional Airport -
Leaving the airport turn left onto Capital Circle SW/FL263. Then take I-10 east in the direction of Lake City. Go approximately 6 miles. Take Exit 203 and drive straight through traffic light and turn right into parking lot.

Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee
3333 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32308
Telephone: 1-850-385-3553

From Port Saint Lucie:
Take Florida's Turnpike North towards Orlando (Go 165 miles)
Merge on to I-75 North toward Ocala (Go 107 miles)
Merge onto I-10 West via EXIT 435 toward Tallahassee (Go 94 Miles)
Take the SR-61 South exit, EXIT 203, toward Tallahassee.
Turn LEFT onto FL-61 S/Thomasville Road.

Invitations

The invitations went out this week! I will be posting more detailed directions shortly for those who are traveling. Only 67 days to go...it's crunch time!! James, Christian and his best man Willie got fitted this week as well and had a great time bonding over tuxes apparently :-) He said the swatch from the bridesmaid dresses matched perfectly, which makes me very happy!

Here is the link to the hotel again for those who need it: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/TLHTLGI-DSW-20100521/index.jhtml

Sandals

We have registered for their perfect honeymoon at:

http://registry.sandals.com/Honeymoon-Registry-67605-.html

Please visit this link to see all the exciting things that we would love to do on this once in a lifetime trip together!

Hotel??

Need to book your room for the wedding?? Click here to get our special rate at the Hilton Garden in Tallahassee http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/TLHTLGI-DSW-20100521/index.jhtml

See you all in 97 days!!!!

Garden Shower

I was showered with love today from family and friends. It was an amazing day filled with delicious food, wonderful gifts, and lots of laughs. I cannot begin to thank everyone who helped make this day all that it was! You are all fantastic women who I love so much!!
Betsy & Steve rock our socks! I love this!!! Thank you.

Showered with LOVE!

I LOVE you girls!!

Mamacita I love you!

Our humble abode! lol