I’m Back Friends!!

Yesterday turned out to be absolutely splendid! I think my {and Mom’s, Meg’s, Jeff’s, and our wedding vendors} fingers crossed, no rain dances, prayers to the Good Lord really paid off because my bridal portraits went off without a hitch. To put it nicely, I woke up to bleak skies and rain showers to which I replied… “it is what it is and the show must go on.” We stuck to our guns and moved forward with all my getting ready details–Amy Lynn came to do my makeup, Mary worked on my hair, Mom picked up my dress, accessories, and bouquet, and after all was complete, we were on our way.
Fortunately for us, the clouds parted, the sun came out, and it was gorgeous weather for a photoshoot. We met my photogs, Chris and Adrienne, at Scarritt Bennett and got down to business… talk about fun! EVERY bride, if able, should take my advice and have their  portraits taken prior to wedding day. I was able to see my complete look with everything done, and I was finally able to see myself looking like a real bride. My Mom and I had too much fun soaking it all in and I know a few tears of joy were shed on both our parts because we had been working so hard on making sure everything was just perfect…thanks Mommy! It was a wonderful day and I can’t wait to see how my bridal portraits turn out. {P.S. not to disappoint, but that pic above isn’t me}
In celebration, last night Mom, Jeff, and I went to Mellow Mushroom since I had been craving pizza…yes, I did indulge. And not only did I give in to pizza, we rounded out my perfect day with Sweet CeCe’s CHOCOLATE yogurt….ahhhh cocoa I have missed you.
So, it’s Wedding Wednesday, and only 45 more days to go until the big I DO! We just sent out our rehearsal dinner invitations on Monday and I wanted to share so here they are: yes, simple and classic and exactly what I wanted!!

What’s left to finalize you ask??

• Order reception exit/getaway items {rose petals, sparklers, etc} I already know what I’m ordering, but the suspense for friends is fun 😉
• Buy liquor/wine/beer for reception–we’re heading to Atlanta this weekend to cover this BIG detail…afterall, alcohol is semi mucho important for our reception party!
• Buy our ring bearer gifts…hardest decision I have faced in awhile…any ideas?
• Work on Out-of-Town guest gift bags
• Buy rehearsal dinner shoes and accessories–hoping to tackle this in ATL as well
• Make rehearsal dinner escort cards and board for guests
• Other odds and ends
• Party it up in Chicago with my best friends next weekend–WOO HOO!