Quick Update

Well, I have been really bad at blogging lately... sorry about that.

We ended up getting the Rucker House for the Rehearsal Dinner.  It was gorgeous and will accommodate us comfortably.  

The list suddenly jumped to around 500 people... not really sure how this happened, but there is some "trimming" that we must do because 1. this is not in the 'budget', 2. we only have 1/2 the ballroom and there is simply not enough room, 3. even if 50% of those come, there is still not enough room!  anyways, we are going over the list now... it is just so hard!  

After this, the addresses will be added.  Then, the save the dates go out!  I am going to be coming home sometime in May (hopefully) and will work on them with lindsay then!

Ryan's mom and sister came up while my mom was in town and we went to the White Room and they both got dresses.  That place has gorgeous dresses and was happy that everyone found one there.  I also think that I have found some shoes.  Everyone says that no one sees your feet really??? is this true?  I found a pair that has about 2 " heels and are really really comfy!  I think that I am going to go for one of those!  They wouldn't kill my feet by the end of the night- they are made of silk so forming to your feet and just feel like walking on clouds!  The pics are up above and I think that I want closed toed shoes... anyone with any suggestions?  is this stylish??? 

I also am working on a wedding website for the guests.  It is so cute, I am proud of myself.  It is a lot of work, but will definitely be work it!  I don't want to spoil it, so you will all get to see it when it is DONE!  Pretty soon, you all need to get your rooms....   

I am getting my hair stylist to do the hair for the wedding, Bridesmaids: if you want your hair done, please let me know!  Also, kind of what you want done, i.e. up or down... I really want you to do what you want to do, there is no "demand" to get it done in one way or another.  Do what looks good on you!

The bridesmaid dresses are another story.   I thought that I had one picked out, but I am just not in love with it once 3 of the bridesmaids went to try it on.  I feel like my dress is classic and romantic and I feel like the bridesmaid dress is sporty and modern, just not a good mix.  So, the look is back on!  But, thanks Lauren, Annie, and Natalia for trying it on and sending me pics!

OK, other than that, things are going great.  I am getting excited since it keeps getting closer and closer!   I cannot wait for my showers... speaking of which, I know what I want to register but am not sure where I will do it...  Looking into some places...    

Alright, love you all and I promise to blog a bit more

Rehearsal Dinner

Ryan and I are going tomorrow to look at Rucker Place.  It is an old house here in Birmingham and it has great views of the city.  It is a good Birmingham-ish place and very southern... We all know that I wanted a southern plantation wedding, so this will be a good mix-in for our wedding!  Anyways, here is the link .  We will likely know by tomorrow after we look and ask our questions!!!  This would be a great thing to cross off the list!  Will keep you posted

Things to do

Sorry that I haven't been on here in a LONG time.  I have been super busy, yes, kelly worked M,T,W,R,F, AND I am working this weekend.  I honestly feel like ALL I DO is work right now.  

In the back of my mind I have lots of things to do, since I love making lists here it goes:

1.  Save the Date - currently working on the final number for how many to send

2.  Finalize the list and obtain addresses  (UGH)    

3.  Bridesmaid Dresses

4.  Rehearsal Dinner - by far the hardest thing for us right now- COMPLETED!

5.  Order Logo

6.  Register for ALL the stuff that we want!!!!  This will be the best thing, we all know that I am good at finding things that I want!!!

7.  Decide on linens and those Chivari Chairs...   

That is a good list for now...  I am sure that I could add a LOT more to it, but I don't want to get too ambitious since I know that for a few more weeks I will be working lots more... :(

DRESS!!!

OK, after much deliberation and thinking, I have decided on a dress!  I went today and got it.  However, when I got there, they had a new one in... I of course had to try it just to "make sure".  SO, I liked it, but after sitting/walking around in it for 30 minutes and then putting my favorite back on, I KNEW which one I wanted.  I got my favorite one...  I don't want to put pics up on here, so if you want to see it, let me know.  I can send you the REAL style number, yes, I had it wrong.  I knew that the Lian Carlo one online was NOT the dress, but now, I have the right number and you can look it up!  Also, we need a name for it... I hate numbers, so i am going to name it!  Suggestions???  Only after looking at it of course.

Just an update, I am so excited, I absolutely LOVE the dress and cannot wait to wear it.  Of course, they will have to take it in about 10 inches because by then I will be sooo skinny!  haha!  

OH, and I got a job offer while I was there... They want me to model some of their dresses.  I was SHOCKEd....  So, she told me to think about it because obviously I would have to walk in like 5 inch heels for the length to be correct!  I am up for it... Kelly a Model... WOW, never thought I would see that day, although my mom did remind me that I took modeling in 6th grade (I already have a resume!) 

Anyways, just an update!  This is by far the most exciting thing about getting married (Other than the ring and ryan of course)!  

SNOW

WOW, yesterday was a white out!  It was beautiful and so much fun to see a true blizzard (in my opinion, it was the biggest "snow storm" I had been in)!  Welcome to March!  It was cool to go shopping when it was snowing so much outside-never done that before!   

OK, so yesterday I went to look at Melissa Sweet gowns.  Kelly came with me and offered a fresh opinion.  It was great and I added a new one to the list!  It is beautiful, but once again you cannot compare it to the other one because it is soooo different.  Anyways, I am still contemplating all of my options, I never thought that I would like so many!  I remember shopping for prom dresses to the point that I had tried on everyone in orlando and still hated them all!  At least that is not the case now.... 

I think that I will just call and tell them to order one, when it comes in, it will be a good surprise!  I would send out the Lian Carlo dress but honestly, i don't think that the one online is the one in the store...  Or if it is, it just doesn't even look like the same dress.  

Alright, I am off to Pilates, then a massage, then Pilates Symposium, then to pick up Tucher!  Have a great Monday and try not to Freeze!

Oh and PS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Wedding dress Update

WHEW.  I never knew that this could be soo exhausting yet so much fun.  We went to our three appointments and I have it narrowed down to 10... haha.  Well, I really have 2 that are my favorite and it is hard to choose.  SPOILER ALERT: DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE GOING TO TELL RYAN!!!!

One is a Priscilla of Boston and was always my favorite from the beginning. It is a classic, fun, unique, beautiful gown.  The other is a Lian Carlolace gown with a sweetheart neckline and a sash.  Both are so different that I just can't decide.  I think that i will get both and wear one to the ceremony and the other to the reception!!!  hahahahah

Anyways, So where I am at now is that I am going to go to Atlanta this weekend for Mike and Nikki's wedding and I am going to the Pricscilla of Boston/Melissa Sweet store.  I have an appointment on Sunday at 3.  I looked on the website and there are some more gowns that I have to try on before making my decision.  I just want to be sure.  They have the 5 gowns there that I saw online and really want to try on.  Kelly is going with me, so that will be good to have a new opinion.  Anyways, that is where i stand right now.

Oh, and I found a new bridesmaid dress, but it will have to depend on what dress I get, it will look great with my favorite one!  Sara, who made it????

Also, if you want pics, just email me kmdrawdy@yahoo.com and i will send it, I just don't want to put it on line because some people don't need to see it!!!