#319

OK, I definitly suck but I needed a desperate break from even thinking about wedding stuff for a few days.  Last weekend was exhausting.  I had no idea what trying on wedding dresses was going to be like, and after 3 hours and 2 seperate stores all I wanted was a nap.  I did learn a number of things about the dress I want. 

• I <3 Sweetheart neck lines
• I want Ivory, not for any reason other than it looked better than white on me
• As much as I was in love with the shorter wedding dresses they make me look like I should be going to my Sweet 16 and not my Wedding
• I'm going with A-line
• And I want something vintage looking, not really sure what yet

 

 

AlsoI tried on about a million more dresses than these 4, these just happen to be my favorites.  The first two are from David's Bridal, and the second 2 are from Alfred Angelo's.


I'll be dress shopping again on Halloween with a couple of my ladies.  I've found a few dresses I really like online that fit my new rules and  they'll hopefully be available to try on, or at least something super similar.  Then that night, for the first time in many years instead of a Halloween Party I'll be attending a fancy restaurant to celebrate a friend's birthday. 

But that's all for wedding stuff today.  I'm feeling bombarded and fatigued by other people's wants for my wedding and opinions, so I'm taking as many breaks as I possibly can. 

Other things:  We went to see Where the Wild Things Are last weekend.  And though the monsters were extraordinary, the added non-sense material did nothing but make me wish the movie was as short as the animated version I'd watch as a child.  We also finished the True Blood first season, finally, yes I know we are very behind.  I honestly think Netflix is one of the best inventions ever.  No only do they continuously send us one disc at a time to watch, but we also stream things over the internet and through the xbox.  I've been catching up on The Tudors, a showtime show about Henry VIII and his family and drama.  I love this show, I've been facinated by the Tudors since I was in about 5th grade and we learned about them in science class.  They're whole family did so many crazy things and had such an impact on the world, things that last even today.  I mean really, Henry had 6 wives, divoriced 2, beheaded 2, one died and one out lived him.  On top of that he had a ton of sex, like all the time, seperated England from the Catholic Church and had the of the best known children to ever rule over England. Ok, I'm a nerd.  But it's better than a soap opera.  Well that's plenty of me being a giant nerd today.  Happy planning to all of you.   

#332 and counting down

Today's the first day back at the gym.  Goodness it's been since before we got engaged, and even some before that.  Well over a month, I'll probably keel over half way through, but the fiance is coming with cause he's amazing.  Today we're sticking to cardio, he's been working extra hours to help save up money, and by extra hours I mean he's been getting up at un-godly hours to go in early.

I feel as though I need a break from wedding stuff, I also feel I can't take one.  This weekend is dresses.  I still can't picture really what it's supposed to look like.  I have to start the diet/ exercise regimen.  I'm dreading the drama of going home.  I'm pretty organized about how I do things, I like to tackle one project at a time.  Other people are worrying about other aspects though.  Like the bridal shower and how they'll look in their brides maid dress and my father not being able to invite the million extra strangers that he wants to come to the wedding.  I wish everyone would just let me be happy, and enjoy the light stress of planning and happiness of day dreaming about the big day.

Enough of that onto Dresses!

This Ballarina Style is one of my favorites, by Johanna Hehir

I love the idea of dying the petty coat and matching the shoes to that :) 

I absolutely love this dress by Michelle Roth

I'll make sure to post pics of the one's I actually get to try one this weekend too.  It'll be the first time in nearly a year that I'll go home with out the fiance.  Some really good catching up time is due for me and my bestie, I'm actually more excited about that than any of the rest of it I think.  The dress part is terrifying and exciting, but I'm not really ready to be doing it yet.  I'd like to keep it around $600 at the very most expensive, but then can I really find something I love for that little money that looks amazing.  Well until next time I'd love to see some ideas from other people.  :) 

Total Upheaveal Rolling Back to #335

Well I'm back to square 1.  Not exactly, but we had to change the date again.  This time it's officialy official.  I've emptied my savings to pay the deposit and we've sat down and figured out how much we need to save each month in order to pay for everything ourselves.  I shouldn't say everything, my mother is paying for the dress, and my FMIL is offering graciously to pay for the cake and some alcohol.  Thank the powers that be for both of them.  

It's official we're using the Columbus Athenaeum.  Took them the check yesterday.  Friday evening ceremony and reception, parents are starting to freak out about that point already.  From what i read people love Friday night weddings.  They get a reason to take a day off work and they still have the whole weekend for recovery and whatever else they like.  And quite frankly If they don't want to come they don't have to come, it's not about those people to me, its about the people that are closest to me, and they'll be there even if I had it at 2pm on a Tuesday.  :)  


I'm still in need of choosing two more brides maids, but in the mean time I'll be going home for my first dress try on with my mom and MOH next weekend.  I was never the little girl that dreamed about her wedding so I'm having a really difficult time invisioning myself in a white dress of any sort, but I'm falling in love with the 50's style ones I see on the internet.  (I promise pics to come.)  But there's a part of me that thinks I need to wear something long.  I don't know, hence the try on.  I think I'm going to start with what is most flattering on my short body and large rear end.  I'll also be torturing my MOH by making her try on dresses, at least a few so we can find a flattering fit for her as well.  She's super happy with the extra 2 months for losing weight.  I suppose I am as well.  I have about 20lbs I'd like to lose by then.  

Speaking of, I'm off for my breif work out for the day.  I've started out this week with about 15-20 min. a day.  It's not much, but it's a start since I haven't done any sort of working out in a long while.  So until next time.  Have a good one.