Tidbits

I finally had my ring sized. I was trying to hold out, because I didn't want to part with it, but they ended up being able to do it in the store while I waited. I was so excited! When they were done, I put it on immediately, and went home. I took it off to look at it again, the newly sized ring, only to see that they bent the setting!! %^$&^# I found this out after they closed for the day. Now I have to wait until next Saturday to bring it back to them. GRRRR!

My first purchase:

When I first got engaged, I was watching this bridal show on TV. It was about this wedding planner who completely makes over your wedding. On the show, he surprised this couple with a set of Waterford Crystal items. These pieces were gorgeous. They were gifted plates, toasting flutes, cake server, and other things. I immediately fell in love with the cake server. I had to have them. I ran to the computer to see how much there were..... WHOA!!! I made a decision to save a little each month, so I could have them. That cake serve was going to be mine! Well, I purchased the set over the weekend. They were even more gorgeous in person. I took it to a jewelry store that have our initials engraved on them. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Met with a Wedding Planner:

She was awesome! Very organized and creative. She listened, and gave me great suggestions. Together, I think we found my table cloths and invitations. Working with her is going to be great!

I am my own worst enemy...

UGH...... I didn't work out this morning. I am hopeless.

It was something about the cool breeze from my window that made me sleep so well, that i just kept hitting that little annoying buzzer from the alarm clock...

Now I am so mad at myself. I just gotta get up tomorrow morning.


WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Drill Sergeant

I meet with him tonight...... my personal trainer.

For some reason, I am a little bit nervous, yet excited. I am not working out tonight, but just meeting him for a consultation. I will be going over my goals, and he will give me a routine to do on my own.

My plan is to start tomorrow morning at 5:30. I gotta do this. I also need to figure out a diet plan. My goal is to lose 30 - 50 lbs by December. Can it be done? Am I over ambitious?

Hopefully this will be come more of a routine and not a chore. I know this will also help me with my stress. I just gotta try not to roll over when my alarm goes off. I wish I had a work out partner........

Here is a pic of the room. Although my colors will be a bit different.

One down, a million more to go...

I have a reception place!! WOO HOO!

I ended up looking at 3 places over the weekend.

• First: a hotel. It is convenient, and has everything there. I could also have my dinner rehearsal there. The package would include the reception room, bar, honeymoon suite, set-up and take down, cake serving, catering, and dance floor. The room was gorgeous. The floors are red, and it even has a balcony. The only hitch is the huge price! The base price for catering along is $41 per person, multiply that by 150 guest! GEEZE!
• Second: Banquet hall at a golf course. The area was gorgeous. Inside the facility, the floors are black, with gold flecks. The dance floor was kind of small. The catering prices were good. Not really going over $20 per person. I really thought that room had possibilities. The deposit was low. Right at the end of the walk through, i found out the room is not even available for my wedding date?? What?? I know when i set up the meeting i told the lady my date. She didn't say anything at that time?
• Third/last: Private Club. This initially was my first choice, but i assumed this would be the most expensive of the 3. I was wrong. The catering wasn't that expensive. The reception room has hard wood floors, and a balcony. Also, another room is included. That is where the bar, and the hors d'oeuvres will be served. I decided to go with this place. I went a head and paid the deposit, which ended up being the cheapest of the 3 as well. Now i just need to meet with them to go over food choices.

Do you have to have 2 choices? like a chicken, and a beef? Or can you just have once choice? I am excited to do a tasting though!

Next up: Next weekend I meet with an Events Coordinator. I am hoping she can help me plan, and not cost an arm and a leg to do so. I have seen some of her receptions that she has decorated, and they are awesome. The following weekend, I meet with a photographer. April 4, I actually have an appointment to try on gowns. AND NO I am not excited about that. I found out that you should try and pick out a gown 6 to 8 mos ahead of the wedding to allow for alterations. But i envisioned me trying on gowns at a weight I am happy about. But it looks like, since the 8 month will be in April, I have no choice but to try on gowns being "Large Marge". Ugh... instead of tears of joy, I will have tears of sadness I am sure. On a good note, I am meeting a physical trainer this Monday, who will give me a routine. I plan to bust my tail until I am at a weight, that I feel good at. I just wish i could see some difference by April. LOL

I will post pics on my next blog....

Feet don't fail me now.....

I have yet to decided a time to this schindig, but I am thinking wedding at 2:00pm, photos following, and reception at 5:00?

I think I may be back

I don't know if its the coffee I have been drinking this week, or the mini break in the weather, but I am feeling better than ever.

I've actually started a little wedding planning this week. I set up 2 reception site meetings this Saturday, along with my income tax appointment. Maybe the idea of my refund put a little pep in my step? Non-the-less, I am really looking forward to viewing these two sites. I hope I can get a good deal. I am leaning towards the Hotel site, because it just makes sense. There is a lot of things included in their packages. Also i occurred to me to possibly have the dinner rehearsal there as well. That way out of town guest can go straight to their room.

ugh.. so much to do.

A light bulb went off earlier today. Our wedding date is set for December 2009. We have plans to take our engagement pics early spring. Is it weird to have spring pics for a winter wedding? So now I am thinking about having some amateur winter pics taken outside now, while its still cold, if it snows. That way I will have a variety of pics. SO now i am hoping/praying for one day of snow.....