Rehearsal, Then Dinner with the Girls!!!

Rehearsal was a very quick and productive procedure. The venue requested that all decor and favors be dropped off so they could have everything set up on Saturday. CHECK! Everyone lined up, met their partners and did a quick procession. CHECK! A successful run through! CHECK!!!

Now off to dinner! My "Ladies of Honor" and I went to dinner at Don's Seafood. The meal was scrumptious and I got a chance to thank them for being part of my special day. I could not have picked a better group of ladies!

SIDEBAR: Men are hilarious and not very subtle. I say that because one of the Best Men swapped out one of the Maids of Honor because he was sweet on her. Awwwww... love WAS in the air!

My Bachelorette Party?

Actually, it was more like a small cocktail party with me being the guest of honor. I felt like the bell of the ball. We had a small dinner at my Maid of Honor's home. There was gumbo, potato salad, finger foods and a host of sweets! They donned me with skimpy lingerie and I must say, I was a little embarrassed because my mom was there. However, it was very successful and everyone had a great time!

Where Ya Been?

I loved the entire hands-off process of my wedding and really enjoyed writing about it. However, the stress of moving and the new job just wore me down. Being a manager of people is hard and my subordinates are emotionally, physically and mentally draining! However, after months of dealing with them and threatening, in my mind, to quit, I have persevered.

I don't like to start something and not finish, so I wrote several posts leading up to the Big Day! Enjoy!!!

115 Days To Go!

I've been really busy. Got my stuff unpacked and the new job is going well. However, this wedding is getting a lot of my time. So far, I have done my labels for the envelopes, labels for my favors, the unity candles, my veil and the list goes on and on. I still have lots to do, but I have all of my ideas on paper and just looking for the items to create them. I plan to be done with EVERYTHING by the end of September.

Last minute doesn't do it for me! Not at all!!!

Invitations Are On The Way

Can you say happy? Okay, first off, the dress issue has been resolved. I'll be getting that on tomorrow!

Secondly, my invitations are on their way! Shouts out to Roberto at DigiMo Printing in Stockbridge, GA. He has made me a very happy bride. I sent him an email with my color, my wording and told him that I was just like my friend Victoria (she refered me), so surprise me with your creativity. Well, he did just that.

I have some custom made invitations that didn't rob me blind and they will set the tone for the entire occasion. Who said you can't have it all without being broke?!?!?!?! LOL I'm walking on air, that is until that darn POD rolls up tomorrow and I have to unpack everything. CRAP!

Project #1 - Hall Bathroom

I only wish my bathroom will turn out like this! Anywho...

Granted, I just arrived in Baton Rouge, but I had a major project on my mind since I left GA. The hall bathroom at my new home was hideous. The previous owners had strawberry wallpaper with coordinating border. The removal wasn't as bad as I thought, but I still think that wallpaper is the devil. Spencer had an attitude because the living room was smelling like vinegar. I told him if he didn't have anything good to say, move on.

So, now that I have a clean slate, our hall bathroom will be quite impressive. The tub and face bowl are gold (70's touch), so the walls will be a khaki and I will have chocolate and orange accents. I'm so excited!!!

The Bride Is Always Right!

Well, as I said, I found another dress. David's Bridal was trying to cause an issue, however, I reminded them that 7 of my bridesmaids have ordered their dresses and I expect a resolve in my favor. Even though I have found a new dress, it is still from David's Bridal. After chatting with Valerie at David's on Bluebonnet, I'm a very I will get my new dress next week. I'm a very happy camper.