Happy Thanksgiving!

As I get older, I appreciate Thanksgiving so much more. The fact that it is about family, friends, and togetherness; not to sound like a Hallmark card or anything. Safe travels to all and enjoy your holidays.
Philly Dizzi Bride to Be

Sushi Makes Everything Taste Better...

I was waiting in the Marriot lounge, reading a book, waiting for my fiance when something disturbing happened. Aside from the fact that I was unable to meet with my graphic designer, I've been having a pretty good day. I decided to call my father because both sets of parents met on Sunday and I wanted to play "nice" and get his perspective. BIG MISTAKE!!!!
Here is the recap from the parents' first meet:
1. They love each other...which is nice.
2. The food was good...not that I ever doubted my mom's cooking.
3. My father put the crazy ass notion in my in-laws head that the wedding should now be in Philadelphia because he cannot whittle down his part of the guest list. (Its not like the wedding is in 160 days or anything...)

Then I called today and he just made me angrier. I thought I was the one getting married but apparently I am just a side note in the real show that is starring the man that is my father. Ok I'm done venting. I've just had some shrimp tempura that my baby bought me adn I feel much better...for now. I will need lots of sushi to get through this wedding.
To be continued...

Quick Update

Hello! I know I have been negligent in reporting the mundane details of my upcoming wedding but honestly, there has been nothing to report. I am finalizing my contracts with my reception and ceremony place and thats pretty much it. I have a long list of things on my to do list, it has just been difficult to do with school and being ill for a few days.
I went on Theknot.com and it said that I had a 160 days left til my wedding. Does that sound right to you? I am FREAKING out! That sounds way to close for everything that I have not even done yet. Plus today the parents are finally meeting. I had to say a special prayer that all goes well. I have no idea what to expect and I am trembling in anticipation.
This week I get to meet with the graphic designer who is designing my invites; hopefully she has something ready and I love it. Plus I have set some fire under my dad's buttocks so he can finalize his part of the guest list. They are taking forever. And I still have to go to David's Bridals and look at the dresses so that my bridal party can order them. I am such a procrastinator, but what can you do? Looking forward to Thanksgiving with my fiance and in-laws. Always have so much fun with them. If I don't get to say this later, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Oh and almost forgot, I had a photo session with the friend who may be my photographer and I was impressed with her. Not so impressed with myself, I need to get much more comfortable being in front of the camera. As corny and crazy as this may sound, I have been practicing my faces in the bathroom mirror. Lol. On that note, I'm out.

Blogger Award!!!

Yay!! My second blogger award, I'm sooo happy! Thanks Nik from La Mode. If you haven't already, you should definitely check out her blog especially if you love all things fashionable.
Here are the rules:

1. Tell 7 things that you don't already know about me.
2. Name 7 other blogs to receive this award
3. Leave a comment on each of the blogs I nominated
4. Thank the person who gave you the award.

I already did #4, so lets go back in order.
Seven things...ohh this is hard.

1. I didn't get my first kiss until I was 21 years old. I was such a late bloomer.
2. I failed my first drivers test and drove around with my permit for like three months. Such a badass, I know.
3. I was not allowed to wear pants until I was 18 and in college. Even in the winter, waiting for the schoolbus.
4. I am working on my first novel but school keeps getting in the way.
5. I have long conversations with myself in the bathroom mirror. Don't tell my fiance.
6. The first time I made Haitian food for my fiance, it was SOO bad...thank God I am such a better cook now.
7. I failed gym in the eighth grade. They kept playing kickball and I hate that game and still do. Thanks Mr. Katz. Yea I still remember his name!

7 Blogs
1. Lisa at Fantabulously Frugal. That girl always has amazing deals to share!
2. Jonezy at The Buckeye Bride, her real life budget wedding was amazing and she has such a great eye for designing.
3. Mrs. Nichols at The First 100 Days. I know its over but I'm still in love with your blog.
4. Mr. Nichols at The First 100 Days. Loved the blog concept, it was so interesting.
5. Nina from Blog it Out Bitch! You are hilarious, thanks.
6. Frenika from The Quarter Life Calm, always helps to keep me grounded spiritually. Love ya girl.
7. Mara from The Wedding Cabaret. You were the first wedding related blog I had ever read. Thanks for introducing me to the madness!

For the Love of all things Purple

As you may or may not know, I am madly in love with the color of purple. It makes me think of elegance and royalty; all things that I want my wedding to embody. Here are some purple passion that I've gathered from my daily search.A purple inspiration board to drool over. (Don't remember where this picture if from so if it is yours, please let me know so I can give you proper credit)

















I am in love with these paper laterns and have been seeing them alot lately. They are also used in the showcased wedding below. I am starting to seriously consider them depending on cost and how it would look in my venue space.















Not sure if you read The Bride's Cafe but it always showcases some of the most beautiful weddings and the details highlighted are just breathtaking sometimes. Here are some pictures from Erin and Chris's wedding and of course the accented color is purple. I also love how simple but elegant her centerpieces are. And she had Christian Louboutins. I love love love Louboutins.

Pretty Wedding Things

So I have been pretty happy these days. Last time I blogged I was sure that my wedding planner search had ended in epic failure. Thanks to my ever resourceful future SIL, I was referred to another wedding planner and so far she has been AMAZING! She has been on top of stuff and just knowing she is there has been a huge sigh of relief already. I pray that everything continues to go smoothly.



I love this cake, the flowers make a simple cake look breathtaking.

The gold wrap around the bouquet stem adds an unexpected pop of color to an already pretty scene. (Bloomsflowers.com)



















The lace wrap around the stems adds a stark contrast to the pale flowers. Its a great way to add bits of personality in unexpected places. (Photo Credit: Jason Groupp Photography)





















Here is a simple DIY project for you crafty bride to be's. Just attach a pretty farbric to an otherwise run of the mill notebook to tranform into an OOhh lala guest book! Its such a simple project that be can be done fairly quickly while hanging out at home and its an easy task to cross off that intimidatingly long to do list. Shudder. (Bluemagpieinvitations.com)

More unexpected wedding news...

Hello there!
I forgot to mention in my last post that one of my BM's called me because she is in grad school like me and has her clinicals coming up during the time of my wedding. Unfortunately she has no control over when has to go so she had to drop out of my wedding party. Its sad but at least she will still be at my wedding. I am sure she will be behind the scenes for every aspect of my day. I also added a junior bridesmaid, my cousin from Florida.
I am still waiting for the coordinator from my reception site to send the contract to me. According to her I was supposed to get it almost three weeks ago. I'm way over due to call her and ask what is up? Just been really distracted with my rotations the past three weeks. I am also about to send my contract for the church so hopefully I will get to cross something off my ultra long to do list. Sigh...

I saw some really cute stuff from Theknot.com today that I would like to share with you guys.

I like the concept of a caledebra holding flowers instead of the regular vase. It brings another element to the table, I think. I may try to add a few of these around my reception place.

I saw this and thought it was cute, add a little color to the serving platters for the drinks or hor doeuvres! A simple DIY project for the ambitious. I think I have enough DIY ambitions right now...lol...

A bientot!