We're almost there! ;-)
I think once we finally get to April this year, I'll be starting a daily countdown...maybe a paper chain or something for each week. I'm just so excited. I can't believe how much I've more or less decided on/achieved so far.
Chris and I are going to check out a cocktail reception at the potential reception site on Feb 18th to see what the space looks like with people and decorations. Mostly it's just to appease Chris and his concerns that it may be too small. He just can't see it like I can I guess :) I'm ready to put the deposit down as soon as he gives me the green light. I also put a call in to a photographer that a friend used for her wedding to set up a consult to look at portfolios and packages, so hopefully that gets taken care of soon too. The only other big things left are flowers and working with my FSIL, Jenny, to design Save the Dates and Invites. I'm so lucky to have a crafty soon to be sister :) This is going so much easier than I ever could have hoped, lets hope it stays that way!
I've recently joined the SLU gym with an alumni membership package, and I have been working out like a madwoman lately. It feels good to have a daily outlet and I've definitely been sleeping better at night. Plus I have the best motivation in the world to stick to a regular workout routine...my dress is going to look awesome on me :) Plus I'll need my endurance up to be able to dance the night away at our reception.
I hope everyone else is getting through these bitterly cold days with as much fun as I am!
oh and p.s. I convinced Chris to buy today's local groupon for half off a horse drawn carriage ride down by the arch, so be looking forward to pictures of that experience sometime soon!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Spoiler Alert...
Not!
My lips are sealed, or I suppose my fingertips are :) I bought my dress this weekend, but for obvious reasons (i.e. Chris reads my blog) not a single detail will be discussed on here. I'd imagine the rest of you reading this were either there when I purchased it or were some of the few that got an email with pictures attached. All I'll say is that its everything I didn't want and absolutely gorgeous!
We also checked a few other things off the list this weekend.
I found a to die for bridesmaid dress. Claire and Jenny both tried it on and we immediately agreed, this was it...and of course the sample in the store was exactly the color I wanted. It was a sign.
The whole weekend was full of signs actually, or maybe that's what I kept telling myself :) We ate lunch at and toured the Schlafly Tap Room. I have to say, I think it's perfect. I still have to sell Chris a little on the size, but if we go with a Cocktail style reception and get a DJ to keep the music flowing, I think we'll have the best party either of us could've ever imagined. There was a C+K carved into a table in the club room, again, it was a sign.
Then, after saying bye to mom and Claire, Cindy and I sat in the hotel lobby waiting for Chris to get us for lunch. She has the brilliant idea to ask about blocking out rooms there for our wedding guests, and I was absolutely floored at how good of a deal they offered.Oh, and they gave me a free key chain and coupons for shuttle services. Seriously, this weekend could not have gone better. The perks of getting the big stuff out of the way ahead of time is apparently peace of mind and significant discounts.
I'm being asked (read FORCED) to look at other venues and hotel deals before signing any contracts, but who am I kidding. My mind is made up and Chris will just have to come around ;)
I am beyond excited, and I can't believe how quickly or easily this seems to be falling into place. Probably helps that I kicked my fickleness to the curb a while ago.
On a side note, it was absolutely hysterical how well our moms got along this weekend. They shared a hotel room and definitely bonded. They described it as being like teenagers having a sleep over and apparently my mother woke up talking about centerpiece ideas. Wedding fever permeates into dreams, didn't you know?
My lips are sealed, or I suppose my fingertips are :) I bought my dress this weekend, but for obvious reasons (i.e. Chris reads my blog) not a single detail will be discussed on here. I'd imagine the rest of you reading this were either there when I purchased it or were some of the few that got an email with pictures attached. All I'll say is that its everything I didn't want and absolutely gorgeous!
We also checked a few other things off the list this weekend.
I found a to die for bridesmaid dress. Claire and Jenny both tried it on and we immediately agreed, this was it...and of course the sample in the store was exactly the color I wanted. It was a sign.
The whole weekend was full of signs actually, or maybe that's what I kept telling myself :) We ate lunch at and toured the Schlafly Tap Room. I have to say, I think it's perfect. I still have to sell Chris a little on the size, but if we go with a Cocktail style reception and get a DJ to keep the music flowing, I think we'll have the best party either of us could've ever imagined. There was a C+K carved into a table in the club room, again, it was a sign.
Then, after saying bye to mom and Claire, Cindy and I sat in the hotel lobby waiting for Chris to get us for lunch. She has the brilliant idea to ask about blocking out rooms there for our wedding guests, and I was absolutely floored at how good of a deal they offered.Oh, and they gave me a free key chain and coupons for shuttle services. Seriously, this weekend could not have gone better. The perks of getting the big stuff out of the way ahead of time is apparently peace of mind and significant discounts.
I'm being asked (read FORCED) to look at other venues and hotel deals before signing any contracts, but who am I kidding. My mind is made up and Chris will just have to come around ;)
I am beyond excited, and I can't believe how quickly or easily this seems to be falling into place. Probably helps that I kicked my fickleness to the curb a while ago.
On a side note, it was absolutely hysterical how well our moms got along this weekend. They shared a hotel room and definitely bonded. They described it as being like teenagers having a sleep over and apparently my mother woke up talking about centerpiece ideas. Wedding fever permeates into dreams, didn't you know?
Saturday, January 15, 2011
It's about that time....
For Dress Shopping!
My mom, Claire, Chris's mom, and Jenny are zooming around the metro area this weekend for dress shopping. I'll report back with a detailed account Monday. Until then, off to create my own personal episode of "Say Yes to the Dress!"
My mom, Claire, Chris's mom, and Jenny are zooming around the metro area this weekend for dress shopping. I'll report back with a detailed account Monday. Until then, off to create my own personal episode of "Say Yes to the Dress!"
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Sisters
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| You can always count on sisters for a silly photo. Claire and her tootsie roll pop make this picture fantastic. |
Not only do I have my wonderful sister, Claire, to call and vent to just about every day (not to mention live vicariously through her since she's a college sophomore right now)...and Jenny, my FSIL, who lives literally 3 exits down the highway from me...and Alexcia, who has been my roommate and confidante since freshman year of college....but I also have Morgan and Nisha, who have been my very best friends since high school and junior high, respectively.
I spent the past weekend in Conway, Arkansas visiting with Morgan and her husband and Nisha. Nisha was just in St. Louis for a quick weekend, but I haven't seen Morgan, or Mogee as I lovingly call her, since her own wedding in August 2009. These two girls make up the other 2/3 of "Kamorganishatie" a nickname we dubbed upon ourselves our senior year of high school. We all have birthdays 5 days apart, me being the middle birthday, and I swear it was a sign that we were meant to be friends for life. I actually met Nisha in 7th grade and then Morgan in 9th grade when my family moved to Cabot. We all went to Arkansas Governor's School between our junior and senior years of high school and Morgan and Nisha hit it off, so naturally I pulled the "I already knew her" card with Nisha and we became BFFs, literally.
Morgan is such a cute newlywed it makes me even more excited to get married. Seriously, her husband is awesome (and was also at Governor's School with us) and I love him more and more each time I'm around him. I joked with Morgan this weekend that he and I have so much in common, it's no wonder she married him :) Nisha is a 3rd year med student and is our never ending source of entertainment. She's so pretty and smart and funny and just worldly, I can't help but admire her.
These 2 girls, combined with Claire, Jenny, and Alexcia make up my bridesmaids. A fun and beautiful group of girls that I can't wait to share my day with, not to mention have them all meet each other. Finally.
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| Morgan, Me, and Nisha at Morgan's bachelorette Party |
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| This may be my favorite picture from Morgan's wedding weekend. |
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| Jenny's "Jersey Shore" birthday March 2010. So.Much.Fun. |
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| Alexcia and I never fail to have fun, even with a bucket. |
"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life." - Isadora James
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Happy New Year!
Well 2010 is officially behind us, only 475 days to go til the big W. :)
2010 was very, very good to me. Chris and I made a lot of trips, some to new places and some to old favorites. I think a photo recap is in order :)
We started the year off with a trip to Cincinnati, and of course had to hit up a Xavier basketball game. We even got to meet the Blue Blob!
Next came a trip to Nashville for the Super Bowl with our friends Nathan and Sarah. The guys are the best of friends and are just adorable together.
Early spring brings Mardi Gras to St. Louis and we can't pass up this crazy and fun filled weekend each year.
Chris' sister and her roommate both have March birthdays and threw the most amazing "Jersey Shore" theme party. This picture doesn't do the bash justice.
I was lucky to get to spend a girls weekend in Memphis with my roommate and two other friends from SLU. It was a quick but fun trip.
In April, Chris and I made a trip out to see his Aunt and Uncle in Phoenix and had an amazing week seeing the land, even making it to the Grand Canyon. The picture at the top of the blog is from this trip. We spent an afternoon in Sedona and the Red Rocks were breathtaking.
What's spring in St. Louis without baseball...or rain? Chris and I went to most of the Cardinals/Reds games this year. This game in particular had a 2 or 3 hour rain delay...I don't recall details, mostly because the beer service didn't stop :) You can probably tell we had a good time.
Each year, Chris is lucky to spend a week in Canada with his dad and other friends or family. This summer he went way up north into Ontario with his dad and two uncles. He always comes back to me as a mountain man with all kinds of fish stories.
In June, my family spent a week in Granby, Colorado. This week was very special because my older brother Tim was visiting from Qatar and Chris got to spend a week with my entire family. We had a blast and I've been itching to get back out west ever since.
For the July 4th weekend, we had originally planned to accompany a group of friends to a lake house in Tennessee...but that fell through (long story) and we all met up in Chicago for the weekend. It was my first time there and I loved the busy city. Good times with good friends. I hope you can tell we're at Wrigley for a Reds/Cubs game, and I'm wearing my Cardinals hat :)
In August, my "baby" brother turned 17. I got him tickets to a Something Coporate concert here in St. Louis. He came out with our sister Claire and we had so much fun. It was great to share the experience with them, especially since this is a band I listened to when I was 17. Side note: I took my sister to a concert for the lead singers other band, Jack's Mannequin, in February...but we both forgot our cameras, so no pictures from that one.
September came and went with no pictures, even though I had my birthday...not sure why I didn't use my camera. Then came October :)
So I bought Chris tickets to the Bengals v. Dolphins game for his birthday, and we headed to Cincinnati for the Halloween weekend. We dressed as Frank and Charlie from one of our favorite shows for a Halloween party, cheered on the Bengals, and oh, GOT ENGAGED! :) I loved October.
We spent Thanksgiving in Cincinnati, and oddly, I have no pictures from that trip.
In early December, my roommate and I went to Chicago for a 3 day weekend. The whole weekend I wanted to see the bean in Millennium Park, which we did...en route to the airport. Note the suitcases in our picture :)
For Christmas, I headed home to Kansas and Chris went to Ohio. Though I missed him, I had a great time spending the holiday with my family.
We spent New Years with our friends Nathan and Sarah at The Wine Tap and had a fantastic time, complete with Chris playing his New Years horn to the tune of Billy Joel's "Piano Man" and Nathan trying to book the band for our wedding.
So that was my year; full of travel, family, and friends. Looking back through all these pictures reminds me how truly blessed I am to have such great people in my life. Though I can't imagine anything topping this year, I'm very much looking forward to what 2011 has to bring...and to being closer to 4.21.2012 :)
2010 was very, very good to me. Chris and I made a lot of trips, some to new places and some to old favorites. I think a photo recap is in order :)
We started the year off with a trip to Cincinnati, and of course had to hit up a Xavier basketball game. We even got to meet the Blue Blob!
Next came a trip to Nashville for the Super Bowl with our friends Nathan and Sarah. The guys are the best of friends and are just adorable together.
Early spring brings Mardi Gras to St. Louis and we can't pass up this crazy and fun filled weekend each year.
Chris' sister and her roommate both have March birthdays and threw the most amazing "Jersey Shore" theme party. This picture doesn't do the bash justice.
In April, Chris and I made a trip out to see his Aunt and Uncle in Phoenix and had an amazing week seeing the land, even making it to the Grand Canyon. The picture at the top of the blog is from this trip. We spent an afternoon in Sedona and the Red Rocks were breathtaking.
What's spring in St. Louis without baseball...or rain? Chris and I went to most of the Cardinals/Reds games this year. This game in particular had a 2 or 3 hour rain delay...I don't recall details, mostly because the beer service didn't stop :) You can probably tell we had a good time.
Each year, Chris is lucky to spend a week in Canada with his dad and other friends or family. This summer he went way up north into Ontario with his dad and two uncles. He always comes back to me as a mountain man with all kinds of fish stories.
In June, my family spent a week in Granby, Colorado. This week was very special because my older brother Tim was visiting from Qatar and Chris got to spend a week with my entire family. We had a blast and I've been itching to get back out west ever since.
For the July 4th weekend, we had originally planned to accompany a group of friends to a lake house in Tennessee...but that fell through (long story) and we all met up in Chicago for the weekend. It was my first time there and I loved the busy city. Good times with good friends. I hope you can tell we're at Wrigley for a Reds/Cubs game, and I'm wearing my Cardinals hat :)
In August, my "baby" brother turned 17. I got him tickets to a Something Coporate concert here in St. Louis. He came out with our sister Claire and we had so much fun. It was great to share the experience with them, especially since this is a band I listened to when I was 17. Side note: I took my sister to a concert for the lead singers other band, Jack's Mannequin, in February...but we both forgot our cameras, so no pictures from that one.
September came and went with no pictures, even though I had my birthday...not sure why I didn't use my camera. Then came October :)
So I bought Chris tickets to the Bengals v. Dolphins game for his birthday, and we headed to Cincinnati for the Halloween weekend. We dressed as Frank and Charlie from one of our favorite shows for a Halloween party, cheered on the Bengals, and oh, GOT ENGAGED! :) I loved October.
We spent Thanksgiving in Cincinnati, and oddly, I have no pictures from that trip.
In early December, my roommate and I went to Chicago for a 3 day weekend. The whole weekend I wanted to see the bean in Millennium Park, which we did...en route to the airport. Note the suitcases in our picture :)
For Christmas, I headed home to Kansas and Chris went to Ohio. Though I missed him, I had a great time spending the holiday with my family.
We spent New Years with our friends Nathan and Sarah at The Wine Tap and had a fantastic time, complete with Chris playing his New Years horn to the tune of Billy Joel's "Piano Man" and Nathan trying to book the band for our wedding.
So that was my year; full of travel, family, and friends. Looking back through all these pictures reminds me how truly blessed I am to have such great people in my life. Though I can't imagine anything topping this year, I'm very much looking forward to what 2011 has to bring...and to being closer to 4.21.2012 :)
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