We have a house. It can't get much more real than this. It's small, but perfect for us. We are so excited!! We have a few renovations to make. We hope to get a lot done over Christmas break. Ok, so Dusty has a lot to do over Christmas break. ;-)
I can't wait to post pictures!
181 days
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Music to my Ears
As I am sitting here at 12:18 AM working on homework, unsure if I will receive a sub call in the morning and how I am going to fit in all of my hours at NASA, and when I am going to sleep, I find myself thinking of the exciting things that are yet to come. I started a playlist on iTunes months ago of the music I wish to play at the wedding. I really enjoy listening to it on nights like this. The time I didn't spend imagining my wedding as a little girl, I have made up in the past 21 months.
218 days
218 days
Thursday, October 28, 2010
After the Wedding
I feel like I think so much about the wedding that I forget about life after June 11, 2011. This is probably for the best because when I do think about it, I get way too excited (and terrified... real world... YIKES!). Dusty and I have started looking at houses and we have decided to stay in Fairmont. There are so many big decisions to make! Time is really winding down now. 226 days to go. Just a little over 8 months. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him, but I am doing my best to enjoy this time as an engaged couple. The last 20 months have gone by so quickly. With that said, Dusty posted this article from Relevant to my Facebook the other day and I thought I would share.
Making Engagement Count
I am engaged to be married; I am a new creation through Christ Jesus. If you have ever identified with both these statements at once, you know the odd journey that follows. The engaged life of those who have been transformed by God can be, at times, a chasm that stands between dating and marriage, void of purpose outside of what color palette best goes with the church’s orange carpet. It can seem much more like an extension of dating within a waiting room than a preparation for marriage.
If you have ever had a long layover at an airport lacking any geographical advantage to your destination, then you can relate to the time spent in-between dating and marriage. Flying from Columbus, Ohio, to Denver, Colo., somehow requires an awkward three-hour layover in Atlanta, Ga. In the same way, engagements can seem like time spent out of necessity to get to the destination.
Don’t get me wrong, being engaged can be great. The problem occurs when there is a lack of purpose within the engagement.
In six months, I will be standing next to my fiancée, Libby, before our friends, family and God to commit our lives to each other in marriage. She will be gorgeous, I will be dapper and people will enjoy themselves. At times I imagine our wedding day in a similar way to someone who spends his whole life on earth anticipating heaven.
But what about the time in-between? What about our engagement?
Just as God has purposed us for the in-between of faith, the time between salvation and heaven, he has purposed the time in-between dating and marriage.
Over the past four years Libby and I have spent together, we have seen many friends meet, get engaged and marry. For some it seemed like a race to be first to the altar and for a few others it seemed to be a race for the bed. Some of those marriages are doing well, others are hurting and on their last leg. Libby and I were able to learn a lot from what we saw.
The biggest word we have learned is "patience." Not the kindergartner-patience whose body can’t stop fidgeting thinking about what he wants, but rather our intention is to enjoy whatever stage of our relationship we are in. Outside of the wedding planning we decided to get lost in the present knowing it's just as much a gift from God as our marriage will be.
So, when we found ourselves in the midst of engaged life, we found purpose outside of counting down the days to walking down the aisle. We decided to take Rick Warren’s advice and have a purpose-driven engagement. (How many of you just went to Amazon?)
When you stand facing each other in front of your family and friends, you’re asked to verbally commit yourself to each other; these words are commonly called vows. The standard vow spoken at weddings is repeated by both the bride and the groom,
I take you, to be my spouse, to have and to hold from
this day forward, for better
or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to
cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.
These words are beautiful. It says no matter what happens, I will be there. But of all the vows spoken in our country, about half of the couples actually live it out. The other half give up, call it quits or don’t live up to the expectations of the vows.
It was in this that I found my purpose for our engagement. The year and a half Libby and I are spending in the awkward chasm known as engagement will be spent living out our vows. I said it to her this way:
“I do these things because I want my actions in our engaged life to be my vows to you. Before our wedding day, before I utter any words, I want these actions to speak so much more loudly as my vows.”
So our lives right now could be going one of two ways: like a kindergartner, fidgeting, counting down the days until the big day or like an engaged couple enjoying the life they have now.
Whether your engagement is six months, 10 months or a year and half, this is the engaged life to me: a time of vows spoken through actions. It’s a time to show how you are going to care for her or him. Anyone can say anything in a vow on the wedding day, but have you and your future spouse already been doing it? Have you both intentionally gone out of your way to selflessly care for each other? The truth is if you or your future spouse aren’t showing those vows now, it won’t start when you say “I do.”
Tom Hagedon is a Next Generation Pastor in Ohio and is engaged to be married to the always radiant Libby Whittaker in March, 2011. He blogs at www.TomHagedon.com.
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/relationship/blog/23132-making-engagement-count
Making Engagement Count
I am engaged to be married; I am a new creation through Christ Jesus. If you have ever identified with both these statements at once, you know the odd journey that follows. The engaged life of those who have been transformed by God can be, at times, a chasm that stands between dating and marriage, void of purpose outside of what color palette best goes with the church’s orange carpet. It can seem much more like an extension of dating within a waiting room than a preparation for marriage.
If you have ever had a long layover at an airport lacking any geographical advantage to your destination, then you can relate to the time spent in-between dating and marriage. Flying from Columbus, Ohio, to Denver, Colo., somehow requires an awkward three-hour layover in Atlanta, Ga. In the same way, engagements can seem like time spent out of necessity to get to the destination.
Don’t get me wrong, being engaged can be great. The problem occurs when there is a lack of purpose within the engagement.
In six months, I will be standing next to my fiancée, Libby, before our friends, family and God to commit our lives to each other in marriage. She will be gorgeous, I will be dapper and people will enjoy themselves. At times I imagine our wedding day in a similar way to someone who spends his whole life on earth anticipating heaven.
But what about the time in-between? What about our engagement?
Just as God has purposed us for the in-between of faith, the time between salvation and heaven, he has purposed the time in-between dating and marriage.
Over the past four years Libby and I have spent together, we have seen many friends meet, get engaged and marry. For some it seemed like a race to be first to the altar and for a few others it seemed to be a race for the bed. Some of those marriages are doing well, others are hurting and on their last leg. Libby and I were able to learn a lot from what we saw.
The biggest word we have learned is "patience." Not the kindergartner-patience whose body can’t stop fidgeting thinking about what he wants, but rather our intention is to enjoy whatever stage of our relationship we are in. Outside of the wedding planning we decided to get lost in the present knowing it's just as much a gift from God as our marriage will be.
So, when we found ourselves in the midst of engaged life, we found purpose outside of counting down the days to walking down the aisle. We decided to take Rick Warren’s advice and have a purpose-driven engagement. (How many of you just went to Amazon?)
When you stand facing each other in front of your family and friends, you’re asked to verbally commit yourself to each other; these words are commonly called vows. The standard vow spoken at weddings is repeated by both the bride and the groom,
I take you, to be my spouse, to have and to hold from
this day forward, for better
or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to
cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.
These words are beautiful. It says no matter what happens, I will be there. But of all the vows spoken in our country, about half of the couples actually live it out. The other half give up, call it quits or don’t live up to the expectations of the vows.
It was in this that I found my purpose for our engagement. The year and a half Libby and I are spending in the awkward chasm known as engagement will be spent living out our vows. I said it to her this way:
“I do these things because I want my actions in our engaged life to be my vows to you. Before our wedding day, before I utter any words, I want these actions to speak so much more loudly as my vows.”
So our lives right now could be going one of two ways: like a kindergartner, fidgeting, counting down the days until the big day or like an engaged couple enjoying the life they have now.
Whether your engagement is six months, 10 months or a year and half, this is the engaged life to me: a time of vows spoken through actions. It’s a time to show how you are going to care for her or him. Anyone can say anything in a vow on the wedding day, but have you and your future spouse already been doing it? Have you both intentionally gone out of your way to selflessly care for each other? The truth is if you or your future spouse aren’t showing those vows now, it won’t start when you say “I do.”
Tom Hagedon is a Next Generation Pastor in Ohio and is engaged to be married to the always radiant Libby Whittaker in March, 2011. He blogs at www.TomHagedon.com.
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/relationship/blog/23132-making-engagement-count
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Bridal Show
I got to attend another bridal show at Lakeview with my mom, Sara and Renee. Those are always so much fun! Last year when i attended the same bridal show with my mom i felt so overwhelmed. There were so many vendors and I had nothing confirmed. This time I had specific goals. We talked to florists and tuxedo places. With color swatch in hand, I approached each of the booths pertaining to these things.
Many of the florists were from the Morgantown area and I think I prefer to go with someone more local. I was really looking for ideas for bouquets. Aside from bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, there won't be many more flowers. I know nothing about flowers. I found one bouquet that I really liked and I had Renee hold it for a picture. The colors are not exactly what I want, but I think I like the lilies.
I also found two tuxedo rental places that I really liked. They both have a color that matched my swatch exactly. I am still deciding what color the pants and jacket will be.
The bridal show ended with a show of dresses. In the middle of the show three guys in tuxes took the stage. The next 10-15 minutes consisted of them dancing around. Other than being incredibly amusing, I have no idea what the point of this was.
Although, I didn't win any of the prize drawings at the event, I got a call a few days later from the Mary Kay representative who said I won a $10 gift card. Yay! I had a really great day with some of the most important people in my life. I really appreciate them taking time out of their schedules to join me. Sometimes I feel like this wedding is all I talk about. I am so ready for it to just get here already. Just 264 more days.
Many of the florists were from the Morgantown area and I think I prefer to go with someone more local. I was really looking for ideas for bouquets. Aside from bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, there won't be many more flowers. I know nothing about flowers. I found one bouquet that I really liked and I had Renee hold it for a picture. The colors are not exactly what I want, but I think I like the lilies.
I also found two tuxedo rental places that I really liked. They both have a color that matched my swatch exactly. I am still deciding what color the pants and jacket will be.
The bridal show ended with a show of dresses. In the middle of the show three guys in tuxes took the stage. The next 10-15 minutes consisted of them dancing around. Other than being incredibly amusing, I have no idea what the point of this was.
Although, I didn't win any of the prize drawings at the event, I got a call a few days later from the Mary Kay representative who said I won a $10 gift card. Yay! I had a really great day with some of the most important people in my life. I really appreciate them taking time out of their schedules to join me. Sometimes I feel like this wedding is all I talk about. I am so ready for it to just get here already. Just 264 more days.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Another Change in the Plans
When I think back to what this wedding was last year and look to what it is now, I find the number of changes amusing. Now it is time for another change. The honeymoon that was set to be in Disney will now be at Myrtle Beach. Disney is just SO EXPENSIVE. I didn't really feel like spending the whole honeymoon worried about how much money we were spending. At first this was somewhat of a disappointment, but now I am very excited about it. We have already reserved our condo. I love it when things get done! :)
Update on the things accomplished:
-my dress
-bridesmaid's dresses
-church
-photographer
-caterer
-reception hall
-videographer
-cake baker
Things are moving right along!
Update on the things accomplished:
-my dress
-bridesmaid's dresses
-church
-photographer
-caterer
-reception hall
-videographer
-cake baker
Things are moving right along!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
20 Weddings
Renee and I have been talking about how many weddings we have been to over the past few years. This inspired me to make a list. I came to a total of 20 weddings in the past five years. I also am expecting three more before my wedding and two directly after. I will be in one and Dusty in the other. I think this is above average for someone my age. This has provided a lot to learn from. This doesn't mean my wedding will be perfect by any means, but it has given me a chance to figure out what I really want from my wedding. I think the most important thing for Dusty and I is the people. If it were for the expense per person, I think we could have over 1,000 people. I wish i were exaggerating. Try cutting that down to 220! haha
It is going to be one crazy fun day!
304 days
It is going to be one crazy fun day!
304 days
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Secrets
I am not showing anyone the dress until the day. I'm not even describing it to anyone. The only ones who have seen it are my mom, Sara, Renee, Lauren, Sue and my grandma, and they are sworn to secrecy. I would love to show people, but I just can't. This has proven to be very difficult. My mom, grandma and I are going to pick it up on Friday when we take Sara to lacrosse camp at Duquesne University. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Consuming my Life
This wedding has consumed my life. I am enjoying it now that some of the big stressors are out of the way. We now have...
-my dress
-bridesmaid's dresses
-the church
-the photographer
-the caterer
-the reception hall
After talking with the caterer this morning, we are looking at a brunch option for the reception. This is much different than what I had planned, but I love it. The wedding would take place at 10:30. Crazy, right? Prior to our arrival guests will be treated with fruit and cheese appetizers. I really didn't want a buffet, but for this option, it is really the best way to go. As for the meal once we arrive, there will be both breakfast and lunch options. Breakfast options may include strata, bacon, sausage and stuffed french toast. The lunch options may be chicken salad or tuna salad pita sandwiches with another side. We will have mimosas for the toast (with the sparkling stuff... it will be a bit early people).
I am incredibly excited. I think it is going to be a lot of fun and I will be wearing a pretty dress. :)
-my dress
-bridesmaid's dresses
-the church
-the photographer
-the caterer
-the reception hall
After talking with the caterer this morning, we are looking at a brunch option for the reception. This is much different than what I had planned, but I love it. The wedding would take place at 10:30. Crazy, right? Prior to our arrival guests will be treated with fruit and cheese appetizers. I really didn't want a buffet, but for this option, it is really the best way to go. As for the meal once we arrive, there will be both breakfast and lunch options. Breakfast options may include strata, bacon, sausage and stuffed french toast. The lunch options may be chicken salad or tuna salad pita sandwiches with another side. We will have mimosas for the toast (with the sparkling stuff... it will be a bit early people).
I am incredibly excited. I think it is going to be a lot of fun and I will be wearing a pretty dress. :)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The Dress
A few weeks ago I took my mom, Sara, Lauren and Sue to go dress shopping. The first dress I put on was beautiful. The second dress I had on, however, we even more beautiful. All other dresses failed to compare to that second dress. I tried on about ten more and then the consultant slipped one on me that she had selected. I wasn't expecting to feel anything in it. Then I walked out, saw it in the mirror, and loved it. I still had the second dress in the back of my head so I tried it on again. Unfortunately, I still loved it. I had to try on the other one again. This time there was no question. My mom cried. I cried. Sure cried. It was the one, so we ordered it right then. However, that night I looked back at the pictures we took of each dress. This was a bad idea. In all of the excitement, we failed to take any good pictures of me in the dress I chose. The "second dress" however, looked great in pictures. I was very upset by this point. After a few days of talking to my mom and my maid of honor, Renee, reviewing the pictures, and losing a little sleep, we made an appointment to try both dresses on again.
When we went back less than a week later, I truly thought I would be ordering a different dress. This time I took my mom and Renee. I put on the "second dress" and felt nothing. It was still a beautiful dress and looked amazing on. Then Renee asked me the question that helped determine it all. She asked if she told me right then that this was my dress, would I be happy? I knew the answer to that, but didn't really share it. Then I put on the one I ordered. I fell in love with it all over again. Since then, I haven't looked at the pictures. I can't wait to wear it on that day.
This is a picture of mom and I when we went out to eat before I tried on dresses.
I also ended the search for the bridesmaids dress. After purchasing the one I thought I wanted and Sara tried it on and then Renee tried it on in the store, I just didn't like it. However, the day I found my dress, I found the perfect bridesmaids dress. It feels so good to start marking things off of my list.
There have also been changes in venues. I am still using Faith United Methodist Church for the ceremony, but the reception has been moved to different location. The church simply could not handle the number of guests.
I think that is enough updating for now, but there is still so much more to share.
Oh... almost forgot... 333 days.
When we went back less than a week later, I truly thought I would be ordering a different dress. This time I took my mom and Renee. I put on the "second dress" and felt nothing. It was still a beautiful dress and looked amazing on. Then Renee asked me the question that helped determine it all. She asked if she told me right then that this was my dress, would I be happy? I knew the answer to that, but didn't really share it. Then I put on the one I ordered. I fell in love with it all over again. Since then, I haven't looked at the pictures. I can't wait to wear it on that day.
This is a picture of mom and I when we went out to eat before I tried on dresses.
I also ended the search for the bridesmaids dress. After purchasing the one I thought I wanted and Sara tried it on and then Renee tried it on in the store, I just didn't like it. However, the day I found my dress, I found the perfect bridesmaids dress. It feels so good to start marking things off of my list.
There have also been changes in venues. I am still using Faith United Methodist Church for the ceremony, but the reception has been moved to different location. The church simply could not handle the number of guests.
I think that is enough updating for now, but there is still so much more to share.
Oh... almost forgot... 333 days.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Pre- Anniversary
One year.
365 days.
By this time next year I will be Mrs. Amy Merrill. Whoa! That looks weird. I am ready to say that the wedding is less than a year away.
To celebrate, what Dusty has named, our pre- anniversary, Dusty surprised me with a trip to the Cheesecake Factory on Wednesday. He scored some major points with that one.
Renee surprised me today with a pre- anniversary gift. A book titled 1001 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married. I think that comes to about 2.75 questions a day. Dusty you better watch out. :) Actually, the book has a warning in it for women not to overwhelm the men as we seem to like these types of things more.
The latest wedding drama (not really drama...) has revolved around the bridesmaids dresses. I was searching online on Tuesday and found the perfect dress. However, there were only three dresses available in three very specific sizes. This was not going to work. I called my maid of honor Renee to first get her approval and then to find out this was not going to work. I was slightly devastated. However, she then went on the search to find alternatives for me to look at. She is the best. Among these were a few not so great dresses, one maternity dress and then one that caught my eye. I may even like it better than the first. Now the question is whether to purchase the dresses or not. I feel that the pressure is on because this is not your normal bridesmaid's dress and these types of dresses are not available year-round and I certainly do not want to be shopping next April for bridesmaids dresses. I have decided to order one to see if it is exactly as it looks in the picture. If it is, I don't think I will be able to stop myself from ordering the other two.
In addition to this, I have begun some honeymoon planning. I think I am more excited about this than the wedding. lol Disney World! We will either be staying at the Polynesian or the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Stephanie Bennett has offered her services to help me plan the trip. She is a Disney expert.
With Love,
The Future Mrs. Amy Merrill
365 days.
By this time next year I will be Mrs. Amy Merrill. Whoa! That looks weird. I am ready to say that the wedding is less than a year away.
To celebrate, what Dusty has named, our pre- anniversary, Dusty surprised me with a trip to the Cheesecake Factory on Wednesday. He scored some major points with that one.
Renee surprised me today with a pre- anniversary gift. A book titled 1001 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married. I think that comes to about 2.75 questions a day. Dusty you better watch out. :) Actually, the book has a warning in it for women not to overwhelm the men as we seem to like these types of things more.
The latest wedding drama (not really drama...) has revolved around the bridesmaids dresses. I was searching online on Tuesday and found the perfect dress. However, there were only three dresses available in three very specific sizes. This was not going to work. I called my maid of honor Renee to first get her approval and then to find out this was not going to work. I was slightly devastated. However, she then went on the search to find alternatives for me to look at. She is the best. Among these were a few not so great dresses, one maternity dress and then one that caught my eye. I may even like it better than the first. Now the question is whether to purchase the dresses or not. I feel that the pressure is on because this is not your normal bridesmaid's dress and these types of dresses are not available year-round and I certainly do not want to be shopping next April for bridesmaids dresses. I have decided to order one to see if it is exactly as it looks in the picture. If it is, I don't think I will be able to stop myself from ordering the other two.
In addition to this, I have begun some honeymoon planning. I think I am more excited about this than the wedding. lol Disney World! We will either be staying at the Polynesian or the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Stephanie Bennett has offered her services to help me plan the trip. She is a Disney expert.
With Love,
The Future Mrs. Amy Merrill
Monday, May 31, 2010
Almost a year...
376 days.
On May 15, 2010 I graduated. Yay! Now for my next trick I will be married on June 11, 2011. Woohoo!
I have finally had a chance to really start planning. I visited the church with my mom, grandma and sister last week. It seems that having both the ceremony and reception there will work nicely. I am so glad I know that there are a lot of people I can depend on to help me put all of this together.
I have been looking at bridesmaids dresses way more than I have looked at dresses for myself. I don't think I'll know my dress just by looking at a picture. I hope I know it when I am trying them on. So far I have tried on three dresses. I thought I wanted one with straps, but when I tried one on, it didn't look right. Pretty much all I know is that it will be white.
On May 15, 2010 I graduated. Yay! Now for my next trick I will be married on June 11, 2011. Woohoo!
I have finally had a chance to really start planning. I visited the church with my mom, grandma and sister last week. It seems that having both the ceremony and reception there will work nicely. I am so glad I know that there are a lot of people I can depend on to help me put all of this together.
I have been looking at bridesmaids dresses way more than I have looked at dresses for myself. I don't think I'll know my dress just by looking at a picture. I hope I know it when I am trying them on. So far I have tried on three dresses. I thought I wanted one with straps, but when I tried one on, it didn't look right. Pretty much all I know is that it will be white.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Waiting Game
There are about a million other things I should be doing right now, but I thought I would share...
So, Dusty and I have been together for a very long time. It was established fairly early in the relationship that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. Crazy, right? When we started dating I was 17 and he was 20. Marriage was simply not an option. I remember walking to class my senior year of high school and receiving a text from Dusty stating "Will u marry me?". We began conversations of our future and timing and at that point, our future seemed a looong way off. Being the practical people we are, we decided to wait until I finished college. As our relationship went on, people began to ask Dusty why he hadn't proposed yet, but we knew what we were doing. However, I didn't know what he was doing on February 14, 2009. That one took me, a person who loves to plan everything, by surprise. Would you believe he bought that ring in October? Crazy kid. (One of these days I'll post the proposal story here.) What seemed like it would take forever is almost here. I can't imagine what that day is going to be like. I think it will feel surreal... like I can't believe it is finally here... I can't believe I am FINALLY going to marry him. He is such a lucky guy. ;)
So, Dusty and I have been together for a very long time. It was established fairly early in the relationship that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. Crazy, right? When we started dating I was 17 and he was 20. Marriage was simply not an option. I remember walking to class my senior year of high school and receiving a text from Dusty stating "Will u marry me?". We began conversations of our future and timing and at that point, our future seemed a looong way off. Being the practical people we are, we decided to wait until I finished college. As our relationship went on, people began to ask Dusty why he hadn't proposed yet, but we knew what we were doing. However, I didn't know what he was doing on February 14, 2009. That one took me, a person who loves to plan everything, by surprise. Would you believe he bought that ring in October? Crazy kid. (One of these days I'll post the proposal story here.) What seemed like it would take forever is almost here. I can't imagine what that day is going to be like. I think it will feel surreal... like I can't believe it is finally here... I can't believe I am FINALLY going to marry him. He is such a lucky guy. ;)
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Another Bridal Show
Thanks everyone for signing our guestbook with such supporting words! We love you guys!
On March 2 Dusty and I celebrated five years together. Unfortunately we were both too busy to do anything that day, but that Saturday we went wedding band shopping. :)
I am itching to go dress shopping. I want to go during my Spring break, but I am afraid that may be too soon. I just have a feeling I'll find one I like and it will be impossible not to buy it. I am starting to buy small things to make up for not being able to buy the dress yet.
I think I only have two more weddings to go to until it is finally my own. The official countdown is 455 days. Uhg. Everyone keeps saying it will fly by, and I guess it has, but I can't help but want it to go by faster. I try not to think too far ahead and just enjoy the moment. This is a very exciting time in my life and I need to live every moment.
Monday, January 18, 2010
We're getting married!!
Happy Birthday to me!! Dusty created this awesome website as my birthday gift this year. Cute, huh? Well, as you know Dusty and I are getting married on June 11, 2011 (in 509 days). He proposed on February 14, 2009. So let me attempt to catch you up on what you have missed during the past 11 months...
We have already met a few obstacles in planning this wedding. We wanted everyone we knew to be able to join us on this special day and then we realized... we know A LOT of people. Dusty's family alone surpassed my total estimate. Our first guest list total came to a little over 350. We have a very simple wedding in mind and we felt that 350 didn't fit the "simple wedding" standards. We sat down one night and narrowed it down to 150.
The one thing I knew for sure is that I wanted to be married in Faith United Methodist Church. I attended church there as a child and remember thinking even then how I would like to be married there. I called the church in June to see about using it for the ceremony. The secretary met my request with "Our calendars don't go to 2011." Not cool. She said she would put my name on a list and send me some more information about the church. I am still waiting. I also should mention they may be tearing it down. We are considering all options.
I attended a Fall bridal show with my mom at Lakeview Resort. Most of the vendors were too expensive for my taste, however I did find a bakery for my cake. If you have a chance to go to a bridal show, you should go. Fancy food, cake samples, mimosas and pretty dresses. Who cares if you're not engaged?
I keep telling people that if they could just see the wedding I have planned in my head they would think it was great, but it is still disappointing when you tell people your plans and they make an awkward face. I guess you will just have to wait and see. :)
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