The word and priority for today is flowers! When I take my walk at lunch I'm taking my phone and my debit card so that I can order the flowers for the wedding. If I get off work at 2:30 I'll run to a local florist to finish the order, if I get off at 4:30 I'll go see the local florist on Friday.
Last night Brian and I went for a nice 8 mile "recovery" ride and worked on homework until it was time for bed. Tonight will be homework and finalizing any other items that need to be ordered before the end of the week.
Since I haven't given you this for awhile, it is now 5 weeks and 4 days until the wedding!!!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Say Yes To the Dress
Saturday after our ride (we decided almost to Sprague that we didn't want to ride back so we called my mom and had them meet us for lunch and got a ride back!) I got cleaned up and went with my mom to check out one last wedding dress. Her friend Roger (my local father figure) came along and we decided that the dress I found at J Marie's Off the Rack on Thursday was definitely our favorite. We found a veil and hair clip that matched and I am officially a fully dressed bride. My first fitting appointment is August 3 and while there are a few little pieces of work that need to be done with the beading and one of the hooks it doesn't need any structural work.
After we bought the dress and got it over to the shop for its work we met Brian, Erik, Brian's parents Jim and Becky and my personal attendant Marla at the reception hall, had a look at the whole thing empty, measured for the DJ and picked the menu. There will be both a cocktail hour with snacks and a full meal served as part of our reception so come hungry!
Yesterday afternoon my mom and I worked out the prelude, postlude and ceremony music. They are many things that will be played that are special to our families. As with other parts of our big day it will be a lot of fun!
Next weekend we will be working on the wedding power point, if you have any great or funny pictures of either one of us please mail to 1320 Aberdeen Lincoln, NE 68512 and we'll scan them in and then send them back to you, or you can e-mail them electronically to bmoock@yahoo.com .
After we bought the dress and got it over to the shop for its work we met Brian, Erik, Brian's parents Jim and Becky and my personal attendant Marla at the reception hall, had a look at the whole thing empty, measured for the DJ and picked the menu. There will be both a cocktail hour with snacks and a full meal served as part of our reception so come hungry!
Yesterday afternoon my mom and I worked out the prelude, postlude and ceremony music. They are many things that will be played that are special to our families. As with other parts of our big day it will be a lot of fun!
Next weekend we will be working on the wedding power point, if you have any great or funny pictures of either one of us please mail to 1320 Aberdeen Lincoln, NE 68512 and we'll scan them in and then send them back to you, or you can e-mail them electronically to bmoock@yahoo.com .
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Ride On
Brian and I are heading out at 9:30 a.m. to pedal to Sprague (20 miles round trip) for prime rib, exercise and a little relaxation! Looks perfect right now, a little cloudy, a little over 70 degrees and very little wind. They start serving at 10am so our timing should be pretty good!
This afternoon we are heading to the reception hall to pick the menu and let our parents take a look. Hopefully they'll like it as much as we do!
This afternoon we are heading to the reception hall to pick the menu and let our parents take a look. Hopefully they'll like it as much as we do!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Bride's Errands
Yesterday was a very busy bride day =) I got off work at 10:30, tried a new pedicure place (my toes look great thank you!), picked Brian up from dropping the tech van off for repairs and took him back to work, stopped by the used book store (I know that's really not wedding related), tried on a slew of dresses at one bridal store, got estimates from two caterers for the rehearsal dinner, tried on another dress, stopped to see a friend, met the groom to look at a few things, bought ribbon for the favors, got a unity candle, cake cutters and a possible veil, had dinner with my mom and went back to the bridal store to try to make a decision. By 8:30 I was completely worn out!!!
Good news though, the camera's for the reception hall came in yesterday's mail and all is well with them. Brian and I contacted the photographer last night and we've narrowed it down to three options for the engagement picture for the paper and ordered an 8x10 to have matted for the reception. All in all we've had a pretty productive week. The RSVP's are continuing to trickle in and we're getting more excited every day.
For those who are counting. The wedding is in 6 weeks and 1 day. Make sure to keep pedaling and stay hydrated! We'll see you soon!
Good news though, the camera's for the reception hall came in yesterday's mail and all is well with them. Brian and I contacted the photographer last night and we've narrowed it down to three options for the engagement picture for the paper and ordered an 8x10 to have matted for the reception. All in all we've had a pretty productive week. The RSVP's are continuing to trickle in and we're getting more excited every day.
For those who are counting. The wedding is in 6 weeks and 1 day. Make sure to keep pedaling and stay hydrated! We'll see you soon!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Welded Bliss
No typo there =) About 2 months ago I fell head over heels in love with a cake topper, the only problem was that it was about 4 times the budget that we had agreed upon and I couldn't find a way to justify spending that much for a decoration. I know, it's my big day, etc etc, but I'm just not that kind of bride.
A dear friend at work (Theresa aka Wonder Woman) heard of my plight and talked to a friend of theirs who is a welder and thought that he could do it. We drove to Clatonia last night and met with him in between rain showers and he took the job! He looked at our picture and said it was totally possible and he'll call back this morning with an official price on it but his estimate was UNDER the total budget!!! So Excited!!!
A dear friend at work (Theresa aka Wonder Woman) heard of my plight and talked to a friend of theirs who is a welder and thought that he could do it. We drove to Clatonia last night and met with him in between rain showers and he took the job! He looked at our picture and said it was totally possible and he'll call back this morning with an official price on it but his estimate was UNDER the total budget!!! So Excited!!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Ribbit
If you look closely at where the house meets the hose reel, you'll notice a little frog there. Not quite sure when he moved in or how he got there, but he seemed happy to have more water to play in. The neighbors put in a pond this spring, thinking about it this morning I hope he didn't escape from that! We may transport him to the pond this evening if he's still having fun next to the house.
On the wedding side of things we are having fun picking out and ordering most of the last minute stuff right now. I'd tell you what all that is, but it would ruin the surprises! :)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
It's All Green
I'm running out of cute rain titles for the blog! Yesterday when I got off work it was sprinkling, by the time I got home it was pouring. Since we were completely exhausted it was ok for a night off from mowing.
Tonight after work we both have homework and then maybe we'll be able to eek in one yard. Thursday we're planning a "wedding work day" and will be getting our marriage license, ordering our wedding bands and making decisions on the rehearsal dinner. Christi's office has had some changes to the hours its open so from time to time she gets off REALLY early, Thursday is one of those days! There is also an exciting appointment on Wednesday night related to the cakes. We're having a hard time finding a topper so we have an appointment to discuss having one made. These last few weeks are going to be a lot of work but we'll get through it!
Tonight after work we both have homework and then maybe we'll be able to eek in one yard. Thursday we're planning a "wedding work day" and will be getting our marriage license, ordering our wedding bands and making decisions on the rehearsal dinner. Christi's office has had some changes to the hours its open so from time to time she gets off REALLY early, Thursday is one of those days! There is also an exciting appointment on Wednesday night related to the cakes. We're having a hard time finding a topper so we have an appointment to discuss having one made. These last few weeks are going to be a lot of work but we'll get through it!
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