Well 3 months eh? I can't wait. I keep asking Trista if it is June yet, and sadly the answer is always no.
There has been some discussion of possible changes made to our "Reception" dinner after the wedding. We did some Review checking on the Round Table buffet, and it sounds like Round Table might be kinda shitty (eg, cold food etc). So we may spring for the Mandalay Buffet which is one hotel down and only a few bucks more expensive, plus they offer private rooms for groups of 20+ we won't have that many, but we plan to call them and see if we can get such a room anyways if its not too expensive.
Trista's dad seems to think we can do better than a buffet, and there is rumor that he may pay for the reception someplace nicer that a buffet, and thats fine any help he wants to offer we will greatly accept. The only problem is getting everybody to said place, the nice thing about the buffets is they are walking distance from our hotels. Plus if the Buffet is good, I don't see what is wrong with it, and from all accounts Mandalay Buffet is nice. I think Trista's dad tends to fancy us as more luxurious people than we really are sometimes...
Anyways, we need to make a decision some time this month about what we plan to do for it, and its definitely time to get everyone who doesn't have plane tickets/hotel reservations to get them! Clock is tickin!
Wedding Countdown
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
New Invitees
We took our engagement photos this past weekend in Huntsville. Johnny's mom worked the camera and they turned out really well. We'll shoop them a little bit and put them up on Flickr or something for everyone to see.
Amy's request for time off was rejected so right now she's a no. She says she is transferring in May though, and she's going to tell them that she already got the time off to see if she can get it that way. Honestly, I don't have much hope that my MOH will make it.
On the other hand, Shelby and Amanda got their tax refund in, so they will be buying their tickets soon and planning their stay. We'll be buying our show tickets and making fancy dinner reservations some time this month, hopefully one of those shows will be with them.
Mike and Tracy won't be able to make the wedding so we've decided to invite some more friends of ours. For me: Ben, John Mark, and Tabitha. For Johnny: Nate. Ben and Nate seem pretty interested, but I haven't heard squat from John Mark and Tabi, but then I only told them yesterday.
We need to call the hotel to see if they'll bump us for a couple of nights for our wedding and if they'll charge us and stuff like that. We have to call the chapel too because we apparently get show tickets with our wedding package and we don't know what shows they're for. Hopefully, one of the shows they offer will be one of the ones we're interested in.
I'm really thinking that this blog will be simply for us to look back on and read from time to time as an account of the days leading up to our wedding. Therefore, I don't think I'll ever let our parents see it. Which, means we can be a bit more REAL than we are at the moment. Probably I'll make a crappy wedding page on The Knot for everyone to actually look at with links and info but without the blow by blow details.
The wedding is in 95 days.
Amy's request for time off was rejected so right now she's a no. She says she is transferring in May though, and she's going to tell them that she already got the time off to see if she can get it that way. Honestly, I don't have much hope that my MOH will make it.
On the other hand, Shelby and Amanda got their tax refund in, so they will be buying their tickets soon and planning their stay. We'll be buying our show tickets and making fancy dinner reservations some time this month, hopefully one of those shows will be with them.
Mike and Tracy won't be able to make the wedding so we've decided to invite some more friends of ours. For me: Ben, John Mark, and Tabitha. For Johnny: Nate. Ben and Nate seem pretty interested, but I haven't heard squat from John Mark and Tabi, but then I only told them yesterday.
We need to call the hotel to see if they'll bump us for a couple of nights for our wedding and if they'll charge us and stuff like that. We have to call the chapel too because we apparently get show tickets with our wedding package and we don't know what shows they're for. Hopefully, one of the shows they offer will be one of the ones we're interested in.
I'm really thinking that this blog will be simply for us to look back on and read from time to time as an account of the days leading up to our wedding. Therefore, I don't think I'll ever let our parents see it. Which, means we can be a bit more REAL than we are at the moment. Probably I'll make a crappy wedding page on The Knot for everyone to actually look at with links and info but without the blow by blow details.
The wedding is in 95 days.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Clothes done!
Well I managed to pick my clothes. A red dress shirt, a black vest, some black pants, and Black converse. I haven't got the converse yet, but will soon. I also haven't decided on a tie yet. It's nice to have that sorted out though. We decided it might be too hot for a full suit, so I don't think I'll be getting a jacket, but there is still time should I change my mind. As for the shoes, I don't know if I'm going to get normal black converse, or if I will look into ordering a custom pair. I need to look at the shoe maker thing on the website again. It's nice to have that done. As far as I know, Trista's dress selection is pretty much done, I'm sure she will write something about it soon.
We also decided we will be eating out reception dinner at The Round Table Buffet at the Excalibur. All you can Feast. It's about 18 bucks a person, which is pretty good for a vegas buffet, and the food still looks good, plus it right across from the hotel where we and most everyone else will be staying so we wont have to play Taxi tag to get everyone over there! We are waiting on final numbers before we actually make the reservation. So far, my parents, chris, Trista's mom and grandma are the only ones to officially buy their tickets. Shelby and Amanda are waiting for their tax refund, and so is Amy, as for Trista's Dad who knows. I also finally managed to get a hold of my brother Mike after a week of trying to call, I ended up having to call my nephew Justin to get a hold of him! So, I e-mailed them all the info and am waiting to hear if they will be able to make it or not.
Hopefully by the end of april everyone will have their travel and hotel squared away so we can officially call the Excalibur and tell the chapel the final numbers.
Now we are starting to really think about things to do in Vegas after the wedding. We know we want to see Penn and Teller, we are both big fans of their show Bull Shit. We are also thinking Zoomanity, but other than that I'm not sure. I'm sure looking forward to going to Vegas for the first time! July can't come soon enough!
We also decided we will be eating out reception dinner at The Round Table Buffet at the Excalibur. All you can Feast. It's about 18 bucks a person, which is pretty good for a vegas buffet, and the food still looks good, plus it right across from the hotel where we and most everyone else will be staying so we wont have to play Taxi tag to get everyone over there! We are waiting on final numbers before we actually make the reservation. So far, my parents, chris, Trista's mom and grandma are the only ones to officially buy their tickets. Shelby and Amanda are waiting for their tax refund, and so is Amy, as for Trista's Dad who knows. I also finally managed to get a hold of my brother Mike after a week of trying to call, I ended up having to call my nephew Justin to get a hold of him! So, I e-mailed them all the info and am waiting to hear if they will be able to make it or not.
Hopefully by the end of april everyone will have their travel and hotel squared away so we can officially call the Excalibur and tell the chapel the final numbers.
Now we are starting to really think about things to do in Vegas after the wedding. We know we want to see Penn and Teller, we are both big fans of their show Bull Shit. We are also thinking Zoomanity, but other than that I'm not sure. I'm sure looking forward to going to Vegas for the first time! July can't come soon enough!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Developments
Last Tuesday, Johnny and I officially became engaged. He suprised me when I came home from work with take home Red Lobster and my beautiful tanzanite and diamond ring in a little red box. We changed our facebook relationship status and posted about it and we got well wishes all night. Since then things have been in high gear.
When I visited my parents this past weekend I picked out my dress with my mother and grandmothers help from etsy. I'm getting my dress, petticoat, and bolero from the same little shop so they should all be ready to go at the same time. My mother is also buying my dress which saves us money and is a lovely gesture, so now all I have to do is find something to do with my hair.
Tomorrow, we'll probably tootle over to the Men's Wearhouse after we go to visit his parents to see what they've got in terms of suits. Johnny still hasn't decided on his clothes but he has more time than I do. He can't seem to decide between just going ahead and getting a suit or going more casual. I say do whatever you like that's what I'm doing; Honestly, I'm just happy to be marrying you.
My main issue right now is with some of our beloved guests who can't seem to get their plans in order. I hate to be a nag but gas prices and airfares are going up, and I don't want to bankrupt people when they come to my wedding. As it stands now we have officially 5 guests: my mother and grandmother and his parents and brother. We've invited 5 others, two of whom are the best man and maid of honor.
I get more excited every day this thing gets closer. There's only 110 days left until I get married.
When I visited my parents this past weekend I picked out my dress with my mother and grandmothers help from etsy. I'm getting my dress, petticoat, and bolero from the same little shop so they should all be ready to go at the same time. My mother is also buying my dress which saves us money and is a lovely gesture, so now all I have to do is find something to do with my hair.
Tomorrow, we'll probably tootle over to the Men's Wearhouse after we go to visit his parents to see what they've got in terms of suits. Johnny still hasn't decided on his clothes but he has more time than I do. He can't seem to decide between just going ahead and getting a suit or going more casual. I say do whatever you like that's what I'm doing; Honestly, I'm just happy to be marrying you.
My main issue right now is with some of our beloved guests who can't seem to get their plans in order. I hate to be a nag but gas prices and airfares are going up, and I don't want to bankrupt people when they come to my wedding. As it stands now we have officially 5 guests: my mother and grandmother and his parents and brother. We've invited 5 others, two of whom are the best man and maid of honor.
I get more excited every day this thing gets closer. There's only 110 days left until I get married.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Went to visit trista's parents.
It was a good visit we managed to figure out the location of ou reception dinner. The round table buffet at the Excalibur. Looks pretty sweet and not too expensive. Now we just need to make sure who all is coming so we can make reservations. Tried to call both Shelby and my brother and neither one answered. Need to get these numbers down ppl! Answer the phone!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
I told my Mother
I told my mother and my grandmother and it went great. I feel a little guilty for waiting so long actually but I wanted be sure I had things lined up before I told her the plan so I wouldn't be tempted to backtrack if it didn't go well.
I'm very happy and excited that it went well. Next weekend when we go into Shreveport for a visit she and grandma are going to look at dresses with me. I'm really looking forward to it. I found some beautiful short white ones on etsy that honestly seem to be better quality than what I've been thinking of so far. There's still some time to figure it all out and I'll feel better once I can get their chop on it.
117 days left.
I'm very happy and excited that it went well. Next weekend when we go into Shreveport for a visit she and grandma are going to look at dresses with me. I'm really looking forward to it. I found some beautiful short white ones on etsy that honestly seem to be better quality than what I've been thinking of so far. There's still some time to figure it all out and I'll feel better once I can get their chop on it.
117 days left.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Date is set!
Title says it all really. We called the Little Chapel of Flowers last night and spoke with the wedding planner and put down our deposit for our wedding in the Magnolia Chapel for July 1st! The 1st is a special date already because it will be our second anniversary or when we started dating. After this year it will be our wedding anniversary! We got everything hammered out though and we are ready to go!
I am very excited. Now we just need to pay off the rest of the balance, get me a suit, Trista a dress, and Shelby, Amanda, and Amy all on a flight! It should be so much fun. I am excite!
I am very excited. Now we just need to pay off the rest of the balance, get me a suit, Trista a dress, and Shelby, Amanda, and Amy all on a flight! It should be so much fun. I am excite!
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