As of a 9 days ago, we're honest to goodness officially engaged. April 11, 2009 is our big day. and the Army isn't taking him away until August. the plans are getting started.
Andy wants me to blog a bit more frequently, so I'm going to try to remember to update what I do each day (or so). I'll try to include pictures and links whenever possible.
so far...
1) I've been researching photographers. Finding one whose style I like as well as who fits into my budget will be a challenge but luckily there are a LOT of options here in San Diego.
2) I've elected to have the same videographer as all of my siblings since he's a close friend of the family and my brother's brother-in-law. we have yet to talk details, and once it's in stone. I'll post.
3) I'm meeting with a wedding planner later this week to see if she can take care of making details happen. Once I move up to WA, it'll be really nice to know someone here is helping me out. I don't want to put pressure on my mom or sister. They're busy enough as it is.
4) I've gone dress shopping. I haven't found "The One" yet. I forgot my camera. When I go tomorrow, I'll remember to have my mom take some pictures.
5) I'm online shopping for bridesmaid and flower girl options. My favorites are from Shabby Apple. They just went on sale, so I'm going to have to jump on it.
Bridesmaids.
Flower Girls.
6) My colors are Yellow, Green, and Grey (possibly with punches of Orange and Red). The theme or style I want to encorporate is quirky, chic, modern with a little retro kitsch... think London in the 60s since he's obsessed with the Beatles, and I, London.
My niece Auden. She's 2. She didn't love the attention, but the attention loved her. This is the closest thing to a smile I saw on her face all day. But dang her dress is adorable. Picture from my cousin Kathryn. My awesome 2nd shooter. She emailed me some teasers a few days ago.
My sister, sisters-in-law, and I at my bridal shower a few weeks ago.
I don't know much about these two. I met Grandma Ruby and Grandpa Carl over Christmas but Carl was in the hospital the whole time, and not very coherent. Ruby was distressed and sad. Grandpa passed away a few weeks after I left. I love this picture that Andy's dad emailed us. The happiness that is evident on their faces is infectious. I love knowing that Grandpa Carl has every reason to be smiling that widely now. :)
We've got our reccommends in hand. Hooray!
Okay... combine these images and you'll get our cake. I think. We're still on the hunt for the right bakery. Why is it so weird to these people that I want Cream Cheese frosting. We don't like buttercream nor do we care for fondant. It's all about the YUM with our cake.
Plunk it down on this gorgeous cake stand (gently). And we're in business. DONE.
It's the dress I originally wanted but it was too expensive and then sold out... and then it reappeared in the Sale section with just enough dresses for our sisters. Yay!
