12 days ...

Yesterday turned out to not be so lucky for our family as tragedy struck someone very close to us. Todays post is just to remind everyone of how precious life is and how no day is promised to any of us. Live in the moment, don't wish your time away and hug and kiss the people that you love every chance that you get. Please keep this family in your prayers. <3

Today is a lucky day right? 13 days to go ...

To celebrate the long weekend together and of course the beautiful weather we mainly just tried to relax and enjoy ourselves without acknowledging the things we need to do. We spent the morning at Boonesborough beach with Luke. The tide was very strong and it was kind of busy but we let him off leash and out he went into the water time and time again bringing us back sticks. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and we enjoyed watching him do what he does best, swim. Then we went to Evans Orchard and got some donuts and strawberries and checked out the Blues between the bridges concert going on. Our friend invited us to go down and watch his step dad's band perform at around 8, if we don't end up going we are going to cook out in the backyard =) I could get used to the sunshine, there's so many things to do when it's nice out! Since Brett is napping right now I am going to go through my checklist and get a few things checked off just so I feel productive. I hope that everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Missing Veil ... 14 Days to go

Last night I realized I had a dilemma. I was going to get my wedding hair trail this morning and needed to take my veil, but where was my veil? After numerous trips to the alterations store, and moving my dress back and forth from there to Brett's parents house to our house where had my veil ended up? Well we searched and searched and it appeared that it must be at the alterations store, it doesn't open until 10. My hair appt? 10 as well so I went in hopes of her not needing it. Somehow after all of my frantic searching we didn't need it anyway, I'm glad I didn't go too crazy looking for it! I met with George yesterday to coordinate the reception venue tables and get a layout. This had been the most stressful part. Trying to keep a dance floor but also make 120 people comfortable with elbow room to eat is a pretty taxing job. He had it already set up for a reception and so we went for a layout very similar so I could see it already set up. Yay, what a weight to be lifted. I feel so free now =) Brett and I also spent about 3 hours walking around the mall looking for gifts for people. As much as we both dislike the mall we got a few things out of the way so that always feels good. Now I need to do some wrapping and I can't miss out on this weather so we are off to the park with the dog. I hope my hair stands up to the heat because I could never get it to look this good on my own!

Keeping You updated~ 15 Days to go

The Ballroom ...

I decided at the last minute to make a blog detailing the daily activities of an anxious bride to be. That way if someone that is planning on getting married comes across this, they can't say that they weren't warned. Also it will help explain why I have been so crazy and had more margaritas than usual! I also believe that it helps me mentally to have a place to write it all down and will be a good place to come back and laugh about all the things I stressed about once its over.

We are 15 days away. People seem to think that it is crazy to count down, they even laugh when I tell them. When this happens I know that they have not planned a big wedding, because without counting down I wouldn't get anything done. Thanks to the countdown, I have plenty of lists made =)

The most stressful thing out of all of this ?? The venue chairs and tables and tabletop decorations. One word of advice to all of you soon to be brides is Elope, Elope, Elope!

Just kidding!

Brett and I almost did though, we even drove by a few chapels in Gatlinburg. If it wouldn't have just been a few weeks ago we probably would have been tempted.

I know that in the end, it will all be worth it.

Until tomorrow ... Have a great day!