Countdown: 68 Days - Welcome Caroline!

Meet our newest niece and flower girl, Caroline! Matt's brother and sister-in-law welcomed their little bundle of joy last week and we went to Ft. Wayne this weekend to meet her. She's such a good baby, and we had a wonderful weekend of holding, feeding and watching/staring at her!

Zebra! A fan favorite.



Uncle Matt!



Cousin Jeezy.



Aunt Lauren!

Countdown: 73 Days - Congrats!

Congratulations to my cousin (and bridesmaid!) Katie on her recent engagement!! I am so happy for you and Paul, and excited to be a part of your special day!

Countdown: 88 Days - Flower & Tabletop Preview!

When we were in St. Louis for Christmas, I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the flowers and linens that will be used at the reception.

I LOVE the florist we’re working with – Barb Wehking/Bloomin’ Buckets (check out their new blog!). When my Mom and I left after our first meeting with Mrs. Wehking, she said – you two were really on the same wavelength in there! I always knew they did great work and hoped that I'd get to work with them for my wedding one day. Plus, we've known the Wehking family since I was in 2nd grade with their daughter KC!

We had only one meeting prior to this and had talked about what I was going for, but it was like she read my mind and could see exactly what I was envisioning! The centerpieces will be fuller on the actual day, but I love them already!

Our wedding coordinator, Elizabeth from Cosmopolitan Events, was also on-hand to show us some table linen options. I wanted to go with a shade of grey for the tables but was worried that with 30ish tables, it would be too dark in the room. I think we came up with some great options – including some really fun linens for the cocktail and cake tables. Here’s a sneak peek at some of our ideas:

  

 

I’m so excited to see everything come together in May!

Countdown: 100 Days!!

Today marks the last three digit day in the countdown!! Wahoo!!

Countdown: 106 Days - I Have an Idea...

But I can't tell you what it is yet, sorry!

I can tell you that the idea has something to do with these Essie nail polishes that all have wedding-themed names! Cute!



Blushing Bride




Happily Ever After



No Pre-Nup

Sheer Bliss

Show Me the Ring



Swept Off My Feet



True Love

Walk Down the Aisle

Countdown: 113 Days! - S*^t Brides Say

My colleague Melissa just sent this to me via WeddingChannel.com. It's hilarious...and true!

Enjoy!

Countdown: 114 Days – Wedding Shoes!

Next up on my "Wedding Day Apparel List" – Shoes!

I’m all over the board on this decision. I can’t decide if I want to wear heels or flats – or heels for the ceremony and flats for the reception. I love the sparkly shoes, but I’ve found that unless you spend a ridiculous amount of money, they end up looking kind of cheap.

I have my first getting in March, so I need to have them picked out by then! Here are some I have my eye on:

Vera Wang



Kate Spade



Ellen Tracy



Madden Girl (in silver)

 

Nina




Nina


Any suggestions?!?!