99 Problems...

Just kidding, I am not having 99 problems...lol...the wedding is in 11 days and my to do list keeps getting Longer!! Its almost funny how many things I have left to do...

Saturday we have our cake tasting with the baker...I'm almost embarrassed by how much I have procrastinated on getting the cake...

I still have to buy the aisle runner, a garter...where can one find a garter from? I don't want to buy one online just in case it takes forever to arrive...Any suggestions would be appreciated

I lost my ring bearer like last week...I'm not upset because there way too many things on my mind right now...

We're meeting with a new photographer today because the one we originally hired has poison ivy and lately has not been returning our phone calls. The wedding is just too close for someone to flake out. I'm disappointed because I was really excited about working with her but...no more drama

I have to get the final guest list from my parents today so that I can start the seating chart. I've already gotten requests from people on where THEY would like to sit...Has anyone else experienced this? I thought that was so funny...

Our wedding bands are getting engraved and can I say how much I love my band!!! I can't wait for him to slip it on my finger....WhoHOOO!

On a more serious tip, we had our premarital counseling with our officiant and it was a real eye opener. We were very open and honest about wanting a good solid marriage and being nervous. Marriage is a HUGE step and its okay to be nervous; its not like a lease that you can get out of in a specific time frame. I thought the premarital counseling was very helpful and I recommend all couples to participate; even if you are already married. Sometimes we need a different perspective from someone who is not in the situation.

103 days to go!!

I have finally entered that period of wedding planning where I am starting to get excited rather than stressed! It all started when I began to compile my mandatory photo poses for my photographer. As I began to think about the different ways that I wanted to immortalize our big day, I just got really happy. I am in control of the types of pictures that we will be looking at years down the road. I have provided a few (Essence.com's Bridal Bliss and Theknot.com) of the shots that helped to inspire my list as well as tips from Theknot.com.


(Picture courtesy of Theknot.com) I think this shot is just so unique and really showcases the personality of the couple.


(The following pictures are courtesy of Essence.com's Bridal Bliss section)

I just love how the photographer captured the moment where the bridesmaids are helping the bride get picture perfect for her big moment!

I LOVE the purple calla lillies that consist of the bride's bouquet and this reminds me of my own color scheme for my big day; purple and gold. Great minds think alike huh?
I thought this was such a fun picture of the bridal party. I think its important for everyone to have fun during pictures.
You gotta capture those romantic moments...


Still on my to-do list: Trying to find a church that will marry us with costing an arm and an leg. I have contacted a few people about providing string music during our ceremony and I think I may have located a couple that won't cause us to go above our budget! Craigslist is a gold find. I have to send my finalized guest list for my bridal shower coming up. Super excited about that. My fiance and I have an appointment with Mens Warehouse for his tuxedo fitting. I'm way more excited about it than he is, but it will be fun nonetheless. I have been slacking on my registries and I should finalize that before my invitations get finalized. And I still have to give my parents that threatening phone call about finishing their guest list. Sigh. There is so much more to do but these are the things on my mind at the moment. How are your wedding plans coming along?

We're in the 2010!

Happy New Year my lovelies!! I can't believe it is 2010 already!!! I wish you all a year full of health and happiness. I feel really good today, as some personal things I've been stressing over are finally resolved. Thank God for that!
So far this journey to my wedding has been full of ups and down. I feel like I am on a rollercoaster ride that never ends!!! My wedding was originally set to take place in New York but is now happening in South Jersey. The new place is actually very lovely and offers so much more in their package so it is a welcome relief to my wedding fatigued ears. I don't have to worry about centerpieces, linens, chair covers, even the cake. Hallelujah! Unfortunately I have to find a new ceremony place because I am not ready to commit to get married outside. An outdoor wedding is my dream but I don't think I can handle any more stress; because I will fret over the weather from now until May.
My wedding planner resurfaced and everything is back on schedule. I also finally cut down my part of the guest list and gave my parents an ultimatum to provide me with their part on Friday. We'll see how that goes. My BMs are working on my bridal shower and I am super excited about it! I keep looking up things online and have to stop myself. Its not really a surprise since I'm providing the guest list and my theme. Lol.
And we got a new photographer who also happens to be my graphic designer. I am excited that she has so many talents and can't wait to schedule our engagement shoot. WhoHOO!!!

I also went with my bridesmaids to try on their dresses and that was a two hour ordeal. It was a good thing I went because the color I originally wanted, sangria, turned out to be more burgandyish. So I had to change to lapis, which is more of a deep purple. It looked really great on my sister. My MOHs had to find their dresses and it was pure torture trying to find dresses that they both liked. I wasn't even trying to have them wear the same dress; that was asking too much! But surprisingly, we found a knee length one that they both liked and looked good in. Now I just hope that everyone orders their dresses on time! Here is a picture of their dress in a different color, I'm not tech savvy enough to get it in lapis! Lol.



I also found a new website get married.com and it has a video showing you how to make bouquets. I am going the DIY route with my more experienced cousin so I thought this was a great find! I haven't looked at the whole video so let me know if its good!
I thought these bouquets were really pretty and simple. (Courtesy of Mike Kehr Photography)

I saw this bridal party shot on Essence.com and just loved the look of the brick building behind the girls.