222 days!!!

Oh jeez, 222 days, looks like a long time, feels like a long time, but in reality is not a long time. I finished our invitation mock up and will be printing them in this next couple of weeks. Getting pretty excited. I don't feel stressed I feel very happy and at ease. Scott has been so incredible these past few weeks with every step of the way. I couldn't be happier :)

                                                    (Not us,but I love this picture)

One small task for wedding planning kind!!!

Today I finished a project that I had on my list, and I think I pretty much dominated it :) haha!! it wasn't a hard one (probably my easiest) but still feels good to have something done. My plan is to get all of the tidiest tasks done ahead of time so I am not overwhelmed as it gets closer, and if I do the things now then I can't change my mind!! AGAIN! As it get's closer I may have to enlist a task force to help me accomplish it all, even the easiest one's still take me forever when i do it on my own. So, look out close friends and family!!! :)

The goal: I posted this previously

 Mission accomplished: GO ME!

Deep Breath

So, I had a "me" day today, and I feel so refreshed and better about all of this. I have to keep reminding myself that this is the happiest time of my life, and how lucky I am to have such an amazing Fiance, and best friend :) This is just a short amount of time leading to the rest of our lives. A wedding should not cause this much stress or anxiety. Anyone who knows me though knows that I stress about EVERYTHING but I am washing my hands of this and focusing on what is really important.

I just adore this guy, and that is all that matter :) :) Big change from one day to the next but I am hoping it just continues to get better from this point on!! :)

Wedding Brain

Everything I think about and do I find some way to relate it to the wedding, and I am driving myself and pretty sure those around me INSANE! I was having such a hard time in the very beginning because no one seemed to care or want to talk about it so I kind of put myself on a wedding lock down. But now I don't care and this is the happiest time of my life and I shouldn't let everyone else bring me down. But, now I am literally loosing my marbles. Like today for example while eating m&m's I found these

m&m's in our wedding colors.... I found myself separating the green and blue ones from the rest... Come on Jennifer.. I know that ( "["Scott clicked this key while I was typing and wanted to add an addition) it will continue to get worse the closer we get to the wedding. There is so many details, and decisions that I am overwhelmed. It is nice to get the input of others. Until I get opinions that more upset me then help me.. I have come to realize that some people seem to forget who I am, and what I like. That this is mine and Scott's wedding and not theirs. :( I could go on and on about all of this, my head is spinning in circles I have decided I have a incurable disease called "wedding brain" for now I am putting my wedding diet on the back burner and indulging in bad for me food. (like the above m&ms) 

Accomplished

Today I think we have settled on a Dj, we chose our cake flavor, our favors, and also talked to some local florists. I am feeling super good at the moment. Out of all of those accomplishments one stands out above the rest we chose our guest sign in :) we both wanted something unique that would separate us from the rest, and that we could also have forever. This was one of those "minor" details that I have been struggling with and I am so relieved. Now just need to nail down the Dj, and pick a florist and hopefully things will continue to run smoothly! I am going to share our idea for the guest sign in since most of you who read my blog will be attending the wedding anyway!!

Newest project

I don't want to spend a whole bunch on candle votives, so my friend Kimmi and I decided to get creative and we are using her baby food jars, and are going to wrap lace around them. I have an idea in my head for what they will look like, and I hope they live up to my idea.
This is an idea: (just the lace)

I have 22 to get started with :) :)
Thanks Kimmi!!!

THE DRESS

Today I made the decision on my dress. No more trying on for me :) and I am so excited and relieved, so far that has been my least favorite thing is trying on dress after dress. The dress that I decided on is very different from what I was originally looking for but I am so happy with it :)

Registry

Yesterday we started our registry online for Target, and with that we won a $20 dollar gift card!! WOO! we are making a list of things that we need around the house, the hardest part is going to be steering Scott away from video games. :) Does anyone have any advice on things they wish they would have asked for, or that they got and loved???? thanks!!

Centerpieces

Ok, I have been struggling with how I want my centerpieces, (one of the least important details but my hardest decisions) But, given how productive I have been with finding a Dj, hairdresser, and a few other smaller details I thought I could give this a try... and I think I am making some leeway FINALLY!!! I want to do something unique, here are some fun things I have stumbled across. I wont tell you what I am leaning towards, but I still love sharing some things I find

Wedding showcase

Today marks 8 months until I get to marry my best friend, and what better way to spend it then with one of my bridesmaids, and my coordinator at the Oregon wedding showcase in Portland. http://oregonweddingshowcase.com/ I took the train up from Eugene to Portland and felt super motivated, and worked on wedding stuff the whole way

At the showcase I got to try so many yummy cakes, one stood out a double fudge chocolate one :) I also got to watch the fashion show which I think hurt me more then helped. lol. I thought I had locked down the whole design for my dress ( I was originally in between 2 different skirt designs) and after seeing both types I am back in sketch mode. :(. Despite that though I had lots of fun, it was good to get Brittney and Marisa's input on alot of things, as well as see all of the displays. Fingers crossed that I win one of the drawings :)
On the way back home I was WAY less motivated.....

and all my ride home consisted of was a nap, and a red bull :) pretty successful day! Thanks gals!!!

Feel Good

Busy, and saddening week. I haven't really felt up to wedding planning, or blogging the past few days. But, I have determined that somehow despite all of the ciaos that surrounds me this wedding planning is keeping me sane. My mission today was to make up a few mock up invitations, and I all but busted into tears when I found one that was "almost" perfect (needed a few color tweeks) I am not making any concrete decisions for another month or so though. Just thought I would share. :)

"The Dress"

Today I was informed that the girl who is making my dress has STARTED, and I finally got those butterflies that I have been waiting for in the planning process. What a way to kick off my 2012. It is sinking in that we have to start making some concrete decisions. I made a month to month calender in hopes that will help, and will also be reaching out for help from those of you that have been in my shoes. :) So much excitement I just wanted to share :)

This is Ellen (at my first dress tryon) she will be making my dress from scratch 

                                                             so I will have a PERFECT dress