And now... everyone who is IN the wedding, knows they're in the wedding! We were waiting to ask the VA Beach kids in person, and our visit last weekend allowed us to do that! They are really excited and that in itself is exciting. We even took my Jr. Bridesmaid, Bailey, for her dress appointment and it's now ordered! And flower girl dresses are actually IN already!
This last week, we also reserved our spot for the Rehearsal Dinner. Hotel Blocks and Wedding Party Transportation is in process and we should be check that off the list soon! I like checking things off the "to do" list, can you tell? ;)
Other plans seem to be rolling along nicely. Looking forward to the first weekend in April when our parents will (finally) meet! We have a full Saturday planned for them to see the wedding and rehearsal dinner venues. Should be a great weekend.
This week: getting our engagement shoot scheduled for April! Can't wait!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Said YES to the Dress!
Wedding Gown.... CHECK!
Saturday's shopping trip was quite the success story.
Mom and I started the day at Bridal's by Sandra for our 11:30am appointment. My consultant, Alicia, took us back into our room to get a feel of me, our wedding and what I was looking for in my dress. And yes, I totally felt like I was on my newest NetFlix obsession, "Say Yes to the Dress". She disappeared for a while and came back with several dresses to try on.
The first dress was amazing, and had everything that I mentioned to her. Different than anything I had previously visualized, but that is the benefit of the fresh eyes and ears of the consultant! I tried on about 6 other dresses. The last one was gorgeous... "if". We made a few modifications to it, and I thought this could be it. I didn't feel comfortable in that decision enough to cancel my second appointment elsewhere, later in the day, but I asked to put on #1 again. Mom gasped when seeing it again and I could feel tears starting to form. This was the one, I just knew it. After the typical sales lines "Ooooo.... that could be tough to get for October" and then the "Great News! It'll be in August 1st... if you order it today", I knew deep down I was going to be ordering this dress and cancelling that second appointment. And I did just that. :) ONLY "bad" thing is, I don't think the shoes I originally picked out (and bought) will work. Oh the horror, Dana needs to go shoe shopping again! LOL.
On the way home, we still stopped at David's, since mom wanted to try on a dress I found for her online. We waited just a few minutes for our walk-in appointment (time spent browsing the Mother of the Bride section anyway...). Then we got to switch places and SHE tried on a few dresses (including my original pick). Success there too! We walked outta there less than an hour later and her MOB dress ordered.
While visiting with multiple family members this weekend, I was pleasantly aware of how many answers I had to their questions about the planning progress. Either got to say "already booked" or had some sort of idea or link saved to what I was going to do. I guess I really am on top of things!
All in all, quite the productive weekend!
On another (exciting!) note, Mike called and booked our honeymoon on Friday! With many many thanks to my future in-laws for letting us use some of their timeshare points towards our room, we're headed to Heaven at the Hard Rock Hotel Rivera Maya for 7 days of All-Inclusive bliss.
This weekend coming up, in additional to Valentine's Day on Friday, we have a tasting/vendor event at our reception venue! Since we'll be in the area, scouting rehearsal dinner venues and booking a block of rooms at a couple hotels is also on the itinerary.
Saturday's shopping trip was quite the success story.
Mom and I started the day at Bridal's by Sandra for our 11:30am appointment. My consultant, Alicia, took us back into our room to get a feel of me, our wedding and what I was looking for in my dress. And yes, I totally felt like I was on my newest NetFlix obsession, "Say Yes to the Dress". She disappeared for a while and came back with several dresses to try on.
The first dress was amazing, and had everything that I mentioned to her. Different than anything I had previously visualized, but that is the benefit of the fresh eyes and ears of the consultant! I tried on about 6 other dresses. The last one was gorgeous... "if". We made a few modifications to it, and I thought this could be it. I didn't feel comfortable in that decision enough to cancel my second appointment elsewhere, later in the day, but I asked to put on #1 again. Mom gasped when seeing it again and I could feel tears starting to form. This was the one, I just knew it. After the typical sales lines "Ooooo.... that could be tough to get for October" and then the "Great News! It'll be in August 1st... if you order it today", I knew deep down I was going to be ordering this dress and cancelling that second appointment. And I did just that. :) ONLY "bad" thing is, I don't think the shoes I originally picked out (and bought) will work. Oh the horror, Dana needs to go shoe shopping again! LOL.
On the way home, we still stopped at David's, since mom wanted to try on a dress I found for her online. We waited just a few minutes for our walk-in appointment (time spent browsing the Mother of the Bride section anyway...). Then we got to switch places and SHE tried on a few dresses (including my original pick). Success there too! We walked outta there less than an hour later and her MOB dress ordered.
While visiting with multiple family members this weekend, I was pleasantly aware of how many answers I had to their questions about the planning progress. Either got to say "already booked" or had some sort of idea or link saved to what I was going to do. I guess I really am on top of things!
All in all, quite the productive weekend!
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| Hard Rock, Rivera Maya |
This weekend coming up, in additional to Valentine's Day on Friday, we have a tasting/vendor event at our reception venue! Since we'll be in the area, scouting rehearsal dinner venues and booking a block of rooms at a couple hotels is also on the itinerary.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Moving right along...
Last night, we met with and hired our photographer! WooHoo!
We especially excited because she has done several weddings at Morningside already, so her team already knows the best places for the best shots. Such great piece of mind.
I have to admit, although I know I was overwhelmed in my "research" phase with all of the information I was gathering, it has really helped me when meeting with vendors. I don't feel like they're just telling me things I want to hear and I feel like I'm actually PART of the conversation, rather than just a lot of "uh-huhs" for what they'll do.
This weekend is my dress shopping weekend in PA with my mom... and I am SO very excited. Of course they're calling for snow. Come on Mother Nature, work with me here! :) I have a good amount of specific dresses that I want to try on, but I'm actually looking forward to letting them pick something for me to try on! Hoping traveling is a breeze and to come back home to MD having a dress ordered!
Mike's work schedule will get crazy in the matter of a few short months, so we are trying to get as many things checked off the list before April. After that, I'll be turning into a DIY Queen!
Until then, we have some pretty fabulous weekends ahead...
Tonight... honeymoon discussion!
We especially excited because she has done several weddings at Morningside already, so her team already knows the best places for the best shots. Such great piece of mind.
I have to admit, although I know I was overwhelmed in my "research" phase with all of the information I was gathering, it has really helped me when meeting with vendors. I don't feel like they're just telling me things I want to hear and I feel like I'm actually PART of the conversation, rather than just a lot of "uh-huhs" for what they'll do.
This weekend is my dress shopping weekend in PA with my mom... and I am SO very excited. Of course they're calling for snow. Come on Mother Nature, work with me here! :) I have a good amount of specific dresses that I want to try on, but I'm actually looking forward to letting them pick something for me to try on! Hoping traveling is a breeze and to come back home to MD having a dress ordered!
Mike's work schedule will get crazy in the matter of a few short months, so we are trying to get as many things checked off the list before April. After that, I'll be turning into a DIY Queen!
Until then, we have some pretty fabulous weekends ahead...
Tonight... honeymoon discussion!
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