5 Months and counting...

So I had a fabulous weekend last weekend with my cousin Heidi in town. I got to show her all the progress I have made on the wedding plans and get her input on stuff.

It was a successful shopping trip with Mom on Friday. After visiting 3 Goodwills, buying 2 containers we aren't going to use, changing my mind completely, a quick visit to Walmart Foodmart for a bag of lemons, and several minutes of deciding, we bought the materials needed for my centerpieces! Oh, and did I mention I had no idea how many tables we were buying for until 20 minutes before I swiped my card? Crazy, I know! But that's not all...

When trying to assemble a mock centerpiece at home, our new plan sank. Haha, that's a pun, because actually, what ruined our plan was the fact that lemons FLOAT. I wanted to float candles above a vase full of lemons. Well, that did not work! We will figure something out I suppose!!!

Saturday brought excitement with the BIG reveal of my gown to my Mom, cousin and mom's best friend. Heather (MOH) learned how to put me in it! :-) It was an exciting moment, it was very well received! I am so excited to be a bride!

There are so many things to do... I am feeling the stress! I just wish it was here! I wish everything was finished and purchased and ready to go! But I have so many things to look forward to: my shower, my surprise-filled bachelorette party, my rehearsal party with all my family, and of course MY WEDDING! And my honeymoon... to the beach, Hubs!

Bored and crafty...

Look what I made today! Haha... it's silly, I know, but how cute will it be on our doorknob on our wedding night and our Honeymoon? By the way, I got the foam door knocker for 28 cents at Hobby Lobby, and already had all the letters from past projects.

Checking things off of my list!

I have been pretty stressed lately. It's only 5 months and 15 days until my wedding day! Just saying it makes me happy! Anyways, with only 5 months left, I get a little antsy thinking about all of things left to do!

But.. I can smile and say that last week I checked something important off of my list. This particular thing has given me a few stress pimples or maybe even a few early gray hairs! Okay, maybe not all that now, but it has given me plenty of "Ugh, I don't know what to do's" to my friends and fiance. I have crossed "Find a photographer in your microscopic budget" off my list! I also have confirmed the location of the reception, and took picture of it. That's a funny story!

Pretty much, my biggest fear came true! As I was paying my deposit, the gentleman was taking down my name on his calendar, he said, "So when is your wedding, on the 29th?" And I was like.. "Um, no, the 21st," in my sweetest, everything is okay voice. So I look down, and see that there is a name already on my day!!! How could that be possible! How come my name was transferred from the old calendar to the new calendar? I had a dream about this! More like a nightmare... Anyways, the man wrote my name underneath the other name, and seeing the horror on my face, assured me that he knew that it was a mistake and that everything is fine.

Uh, okay, thanks for the heart attack, dude!

In other, great news, Scott has finally asked his other groomsman to be a part of our wedding, and he said yes! So know everyone knows that is going to be in the wedding. Thank you, Justin, we couldn't be happier!

I have also named a "honorary" bridesmaid, my friend Teri. She has been so generous, and so helpful. She got married almost 2 years ago, so she has the experience and advice. She has also lent her ear almost everyday since I started planning. She deserves some recognition! She is going to help me on my wedding day and is going to make my slide show! She's amazing! I could not imagine her not being here with me every step!