Update Central. Everything is starting to look like a for serious wedding!

We are in the double digits people, I hear time flies by now. I am stressing on timing, I think.

·         Caleb and I went home this weekend to Wis Dells and tried to figure out more details for the wedding. Here is where we got:

o   The invitations to my WI wedding shower will be sent by NEXT Friday. I love them so much. Bestie Hannah and I are masterminds.

o   Invitations for the wedding will be going through drafts within the next couple weeks and sent out BY September 7^th, 2012. This is a big deal. We have the design and layout finished, just all the pieces need to come together.

o   Mom and I finished the “vision board” so that all the vendors really get a feel for what our wedding looks like in our heads. We went through many, many magazines to get the perfect combination

o   I know what my makeup and hair needs to look like. My hair is growing but not fast enough… I am very nervous.  

§  My cousin is doing all the hair for the girls and I cannot wait because she is like the nicest person and I know will do a perfect job.

o    We know what 1/3 of the décor will look like in the church and 2/3 of the décor in the reception hall

·         All the bridesmaids now have their dresses. HOORAY! All but two are perfect for the people and the other two dresses were a mistake on the bridal store so we are ALL good. I am pumped for them to all stand next to me. They look so presh individually, peeps. I love my bmaids.

·         I ordered the material for the flower girl dresses last week and it should be in by next weekend so I am pumped to pick that up and drop that off to my Kathy mom in a few weeks in IA.

·         I got a “paper boy” hat for Miles, the ring bearer, to wear down the aisle. It is SO great. Blue and white striped, couldn’t be more perfect.

·         My wedding band is done and I have it in my possession. It is the most unique thing I have ever seen eyes on. Personal fluff of feathers: I did a great job designing it. Caleb and I LOVE it.

·         I looked on www.theknot.com and saw ALL the things I need to get done still. I am really needing to set time aside each day to plan things out.

o   First on the list: wedding music to musicians and singers. Piece of cake, right?

Until next week.... find me skeleton keys, please.

Caleb Has A Gun!

So, we went registering for our registry the other week and had a blast. We have heard from those around us that doing this is not so much fun and more of torture than a bonding experience. We prayed over the night and went at it. We started at Kohl's at about 6:30pm and spent a good hour in the kitchenware and eyed the luggage. Caleb was set on holding the gun the entire time and making sure the EXACT item was the perfect fit for us. I was in charge of color schemes and durability.

We ventured on to Macy's where we registered for the more expensive but lasting gifts. We were pampered like royalty and felt a little out of our element. My favorite thing to register for was the luggage. I personally love the luggage and Caleb did not oppose to my pick. Holy smokes, luggage is like WAY expensive. I hope it lasts us forever.

We ended the night at Target at 9:45pm arrival with frustrations at the registration area and Caleb almost lost his cool. Caleb luckily had me, the calm one for once, to handle the situation. We left the store running around the last aisles and finally finishing the night off.

I can honestly say we commuicated very well, there was only two "private" conversations in the corner of the store to dicuss why we were having a hard time. I classify this as a "B+" day. Don't you? I cannot wait to open these presents and know I get to share them with my ultimate bestie.

My Long Awaited Bouquet

So here is a story. I called the florist a little while ago and she told me I was not written down for my wedding date. This was a total scare-fest for me and I literally lost it a lil. Luckily, she moved some things around in her life to make it work out. She is literally the best florist in the Madison area when it comes to unique flowers that no one will ever really think to use and combine. She is not "out there", she is just really good at what she does. Ever since I saw the flowers she put together for my dad's celebration day, I really wanted her to do my wedding flowers. So.... I got what I have dreamed of and I know she will put the icing AND the cherry on top for my wedding.

So, here is the bouquet I am choosing to carry down the aisle for my wedded day.

This is not even close to my dress, FYI.

Ta-da! Long stemmed. Peonies and organic mustard flowers. I couldn't ask for a better combo for this season of my life. I think I am getting too excited about this whole wedding details thing.... WAY better than crying over venues and date changes. I have come a long way, people.

Their Bouquets & Their Boutonnieres

So, I look long and had for bouquets that I truly loved. Through much searching and debating.... These are the flowers of choice:

Bridesmaids:

Obsessed!

Groomsmen & Caleb:

Navy wrapped with berries to match.

I think they will look so good together with the suspenders and ivory shirts. Sheesh, I am like kinda crying. Touching? Maybe.

Inspiration: Centerpieces

Well folks, this was a long awaited decision and I feel like I have made the call. I could not really find a centerpiece idea that was unique but still cost effective.

I initially wanted to have antiques as centerpieces but then I was reminded by a fellow bride that some things may be "borrowed" forever by people at those tables. This may sound as if I do not trust my own flesh and blood but there will be PLENTY of outside people walking through the clubhouse wanting to put there sticky fingers all over unique finds from my mom and I.

SO..... I went with these:

They will really pull in the dresses and suits, no?

I really like the BLUE hue that will be in the room along with the solid wood tables, the burlap runners, and the mustard napkins. Don't you think? I am excited to have ALL different kinds of navy blue flowers at each table. Just no roses, please.

Have I ever told you'll about my dislike of roses? Not to offend you who love them, I just think they are cliche and ordinary. I am not that kind of girl, wild child is more me. Even though, when Caleb gets me roses, I seem to think the gesture overpowers the flower. I then love THOSE roses. Does that make sense?

Key to my heart.... and your seats

Mom and I have decided and scrounged up some 150 skeleton keys to be used for..... table assignments.

This is just so fun for us to decide on because we just think skeleton keys are the best thing ever made to man. They have so much detail and character to share. I ALWAYS think about the stories and lives the items in antique stores have and what they would be able to share if they could talk (beauty and the beast anyone?)

You guys, I am getting so excited about my wedding. I went to a wedding on the 9th of June and I just got SO excited for my turn. My bestie, Sarah Beth, has her wedding this weekend and I am just stoked to celebrate hers and all the weddings this summer. I feel like I will be spoiled with ideas and ambiance as the days get closer for October. BAH, I just can wait but sometimes I cannot.

Exciting Updates : Personal AND Wedding

• Personal
• I GOT A JOB! - I work at Ameriprise Financial in Inver Grove Heights, MN. It is a temp-to-(POTENTIAL)hire position so don't get too excited for me. I have been there a week now (6.4.12 was my start date) and I am thinking it is pretty great. The firm consists of 6 people (including me) who deal directly with financial planning. I am one of the assistants and also working as a "catch-all" if things come up. It feels a little like an internship but I am happy there and that totally counts. 
• Caleb and I have come to the conclusion that we will be living in downtown St. Paul regardless once Sept. 1 rolls around. His lease is up then and I will be moving in after honeymoon.
• No news on the location of the honeymoon but once I know you will know on a Tuesday, promise. 
• I will be moving in with the bestie, Heidi Lee, as of July 1-October(ish). We have always wanted to live together and now I get to spend my last single girl time moments with that beaut of a baby girl. 

• Wedding
• We have this written on paper (and dates) but also confident about (not final):
• ceremony flow
• wedding weekend schedule
• bachelorette party
• personal shower
• wedding shower in WI
• Save the Dates printed
• final guest list agreed upon
• photo list

Mom and I are proud of our accomplishments and Caleb is being such a good sport. Boys are just precious aren't they?