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?