Material Acommplishment.

So I just need to say that since most of the stuff I have ordered off the internet has arrived at my door already, I am really feeling like I have done something. It's funny, but it has taken spending money on things for me to really feel accomplished. But see? That is what it's all about. You can plan and plan and plan the perfect wedding and hope that it will all work out, but until you have actually purchased something and have a tangible piece of it in your hands, it doesn't feel like it will really happen.

I have received my unity candle and my toasting flutes, and they are gorgeous! I have also received the labels for the out of town bags, and I am glad that I ordered them. It was $14 well spent. I was going back and forth telling myself that I could make something for them, but for the great price, these labels are too cute! The personalized golf tees have also made it to my door! They are amazing! I am again glad that I went for it. I'm sure he'll be using them for a long time if they all don't get scooped away at the reception!

On another fun note, I went with Heather (MOH) to look for bridesmaids dresses, and after trying on a bunch, she found "The One"! She said that was exactly what she wanted and that made me so happy! It's beautiful, just like the other girls dresses. They are all completely different, yet all what I hoped they would be! I am excited to see all the girls together in their dresses!!! Now, we are just on a hunt for inexpensive yellow shoes!!!

My brain is racking with all of the things that I need to do! There is still so much! I just hope that it all comes together! There's still a lot of big tickets items on the table on both sides of the budget makers (us and my parents). I'm getting kinda anxious...

134 Days!!!

So as my time is winding down, the stress is coming on! I cannot believe in January, I was thinking, "Wow, I have over a year, so I will be fine!" Well, several financial crisis later, I am realizing that you just never know what is going to happen and when. You never know what road you are about to turn onto. It has been a struggle, but Scott and I have managed to keep our heads above water, and with the help of our friends and family, we are moving along quite nicely.

I know that you guys are dying for an update! You must be thinking that I haven't done anything for awhile! And, that is the truth. I have felt for a long time that I haven't gotten anything accomplished. That was until September hit, and since then, it has been one thing after another. After the dress purchase, it seemed like a road sign came into my way, saying, "Ok, you have bought the dress, now here is a list of all the other things that you have only 6 months to do!"

A few weeks ago in October, my mother and I purchased everything we would need for the centerpieces with the exception of the lemons themselves. I felt VERY accomplished after that. We got our favor bags, too. That was a sweet deal! And just this week, I was able to sit down and sort through the things I needed to get ordered, and after scouring the internet for the best deals (and they are our there! do not pay top dollar until you have been to places like Anne's Bridal Bargains, Weddingstar and MyWeddingLabels). And boy, do I feel good! I purchased my unity candle, Scott's dad's memory candle, my cake toppers, personalized golf tees, the labels for my out of town bags, and a few other things. And today...dun dun dun! Scott and I placed the deposit on our wedding and groom's cakes!! I couldn't be happier! I am getting exactly what I want, and I am not being nickeled and dimed to death! (Ask me where not to go, I will tell you).

So hooray!!! It's coming together. I really need to find some shoes for the day. I have had my eyes peeled, but so far, no yellow ones that I liked! The sooner I get the shoes, the sooner I can make 100% sure I don't need my dress hemmed.

And as great as I feel...I am constantly reminded that there are a gazillion things on the to do list! I actually think there are about 100 left on my list on Weddingwire, but I am sure there are others!