Only 3 more months left!

Only 3 more months and I'll be Mrs. Darby. WOW!

When mom and dad came to visit last weekend, we address all of the invitations and I designed the insert information card. I have to finalize what I want on it and get them printed. And I need to still print off the programs.

Cameron has her dress so now my girls are dressed!!! On my way home next month, I've gotta stop  by Al's Formal Wear and make sure the color we chose for the tuxes matches the blue I'm using. Yepp, got the tuxes done too!

Nancy gave me a GREAT idea on what to do for centerpieces, now I just have to figure out if I wanna use them for the reception or rehearsal..or both! I've gotta go talk to the Belgium house and see what all stuff I can use that they have and what I might need to purchase.

The wedding is gonna be fantastic! I can't wait! I'm a little nervous about getting my dress altered...I hope it fits! It was kinda tight last time I put it on but I've been working out with the 30 Day Shred and I've lost some inches so hopefully it helps, and I am gonna continue working out until the wedding.

Welp, Idk what else to say right now so bye bye!!

Oh-Em-Ge

Stacen dropped out of my wedding with FOUR months to go all because I was supposedly rude to her and didn't apologize like she thought I should. I'm sorry for being a bride who is trying to make sure her bridesmaids are dressed for the wedding and suggesting ways to save for the dress. Here's your potato sack! According to her, I was trying to micromanage how she spent her money when, after telling me several times she doesn't have the money right now and she's waiting until she gets grant money, I suggest cutting out some entertainment expenses to save up money (although she's known since like February she needed this), trying to be a helpful bride. Nope. That only pissed her off. But it's for the better. She's late just about everywhere we try to go and well, she waits til the last minute on everything. For people who know me know I'm the exact opposite and people like that drive me up the wall!

Never fear though, my wonderful cousin Cameron stepped up to the plate and is taking her place! I have no worries about Cameron what-so-ever! I should have stuck to family in the first place :)

I put together a sample of our program and OMG they are adorable! Now I just need to get more decoration items for the ceremony, figure out where things are going, and centerpieces/decorations for the reception and rehearsal and we're set! I got the music planned out, I got pretty much everything planned out except for those few things. Oh plus the showers. We still are debating on dates for those as well as a date to finalize stuff for the Belgium House. Oh and flowers. LOL Damnit.

Not Much Left!

I went to Hobby Lobby in Fort Worth not long ago and purchased a few items. I got programs, a garter, favors and favor boxes! And this weekend Tasha and I bought our shoes so I'm all set!

I just have to figure out where to purchase flowers and the centerpieces as well as a few minor things and I'll be set for the entire wedding.

EEK! 4 months and 2 weeks!

Phew! Lots done this weekend

Well to start off with, Steven and I went to Belton on Wednesday night. Thursday we had our engagement pictures at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor taken by one of Nancy's (Steven's mom) co-workers. Boy it was hot!! Afterwards, I had a meeting with her friend Charolette about doing our flowers for the wedding. We got some stuff figured out and got idea's flowing but nothing is really set in stone yet.

Friday, I drive to Henderson and pick up mom and we head out to Longview to meet with our videographer. That went very well and we put our deposit down for that. They seem to be really friendly and fun to work with! Afterwards, we went to Olive Garden and met up with Tasha after she delivered a cake (long story). We got home and we put on my dress and veil and OMG it was tight! Granted, I had a full belly with food but it was almost unbearable, therefore I decided I needed to get back on my diet and really work on losing more weight and work on toning up. Ugh, not looking forward to the process but definitely looking forward to the results!

Saturday, we met with the caterer to finalize our menu (it's gonna be delicious!) and we also met with the judge who will perform our ceremony. He seems like he'll be a good fit for what we want. He sure is a talker though! We also went and got my hair done for another trial run. It turned out okay...but Tasha did her magic and made it AMAZING so I've definitely got my hair style. It would have been easier for the salon to do it if I had brought a "bump it" which I'll do next time. We took pictures so I can print them out and show them to Morgan and get it styled just right. Tasha also did my make-up for me and it turned out beautiful. She also hooked me up with some Beauticontrol products to help my skin in all sorts of ways! I can't wait to start using it. She's such an awesome Matron of Honor. She's gone WAY above and beyond her expected duties and I thank her greatly for that.

Now all that's left is decoration for ceremony (won't need much) reception and rehearsal, finalization of flowers, programs, music (got some done but not all), a few accessories for me, and alterations! Almost done planning stuff with 5 months to go. I say I'm doing pretty well!

Little Update!

I had to drop a bridesmaid and in return, a groomsmen. One of my girls is preggo and is due sometime in November or December and just might not be able to travel 4 1/2 hours to my wedding, much less stand on her feet and look all preggo up there. It's okay though, at least it's not some bull excuse, right?!

We received our wedding invitations and napkins and mom was kind enough to bring me one of each when she came down for graduation. They are gorgeous!!! The brown is really light though so I'll have to go with a lighter brown rather than the David's Bridal brown which is okay. That brown was hard to find and this one will probably be easier to match things with.

I think we've got a good idea about catering for the rehearsal AND reception. Just gotta nail down a few more details and we'll be set on that!! OOh that reminds me, I need to get on the ball and find a minister or JOP to perform the ceremony.

Anywho, that's about it for now. :)

WeddigStar.com

Today I got my shipment from Weddingstar, well most of it anyways. They didn't include one sand color for our unity sand. Oh and the grooms cake topper was broke as well as one of the other sands lids. So needlesstosay, I called them and was like, um I'm missing this color sand, the grooms cake topper was broken, and so was the lid to this sand. So early next week I should be getting a new cake topper and the missing bottle of sand :) for FREE. Damn skippy.

I could still use the cake topper we got, with a little super glue, but I paid nearly $30 for it so yeah, they better send a new one. Our unity sand vases are beautiful.  I wish I could display them lol but not until November!!

We still haven't heard anything about prices on the flowers or about our wedding invitations. I think I'll email the belgium house and see what's up.

Wedding Dress: CHECK!

My mother, future mother in law, matron of honor and I went to Davids Bridal to find my dress as well as get Tasha her dress. I tried on probably 7 to 8 dresses before narrowing it down to 2. As soon as I put the first one on, everyone (minus Tasha) began to cry and that's how I knew it was my dress. Tasha came out of the dressing room and was like AWWWW !! I had to put on the second dress just to make sure b/c it was really pretty as well but definitely not the same reaction so I put the first one on again and rang the cow bell signaling that I found my dress! Tasha bought hers as well and I can't wait to see all of my girls and I on my big day looking so pretty! We also bought the bra and veil but we had to order them. I took my dress home and I will be going over it with a fine tooth comb so I can tell the alterations lady in a few months what needs to be fixed and cleaned. EEK!!! I'm so excited that I found my dress!!!!!!!!!!!

Accomplishing Day.

Mom and I spent the entire day (literally from 9am until 6:15pm) in Longview doing different things concerning the wedding.

All in all, we have ordered our invitations AND our napkins :) We also discussed flowers with the Belgium House and figured out more details about the wedding!

Also tried on dresses at different small shops in Longview and mom tried to find her a dress with no luck, but we've got plenty of time.

Met with our DJ and his wife today. They are very nice and really helpful! I can't wait to work with them on my big day.


On another note, I get to try on wedding dresses on Friday and I hope to buy THE ONE! Even if I find it at Tyler and have to buy it elsewhere b/c they dont have my size. I don't want to order my dress and they don't order it until it's too late and it doesn't get here in time to be altered or heck, in time for my wedding! EEK! So I'd rather buy one off the rack and have it cleaned.


On yet another note, my car is currently getting worked on bc of a leaking valve cover gasket and it needs a tune up. And that's just what we're doing to it. There's more things "seeping" but those can wait until I do the timing belt. *sigh* First the radiator had to be replaced and now this.

Oh and Steven's mom is coming up tomorrow to Henderson so she can see me try on dresses on Friday! Exciting that she gets to meet my family :)

Gonna be flying...on a jet plane!

Word from Steven's dad is that they've booked our honeymoon and they are just waiting to get it finalized and get the itinerary but our destination is...

Paradise Island, Bahamas!

This is the pool and you can see the harbor as well. AHH!!! I can't wait to go!

We'll fly into Nassau, Bahamas then take a cab to Paradise Island. Atlantis is only a 10  minute walk so we'll probably be visiting that as well. AH!

Now, to get my bikini body in shape!

Davids Bridal Adventure

My first trip to Davids Bridal in Fort Worth with my bridesmaids Niki and Stacen was a hit. I'm almost certain I found THE dress  but being a good daughter, I'm gonna let my mom see it (along with other possibles) when I go home in March.

After wearing this dress for probably an hour while letting Niki and Stacen try on their dresses, I looked in the mirror, the consultant said something (don't remember what), I looked in the mirror again having to fight off tears. Then it happened. I cried...I bawled. It's what I wanted to happen when I found the dress.

I've emailed pictures of all the dresses to my mom and so we'll see what she thinks. Then in March, my matron of honor and mom (possibly including my future mother in law) will go to Davids Bridal in Tyler and I will model the dresses for them and try not to cry LOL! Oh I can't wait!!!

Wish me luck!

One more major thing crossed off!

Alrighty! We have a DJ! It's Mattox Entertainment. Well, we're about to anyway. Still need to get the contract signed and deposit to them. I just got off the phone with them and Ron (the DJ) sounds pretty cool! He had me laughin and made me feel comfortable just over the phone. I think I'm gonna like this guy :)
Now, we just need a videographer (if not we'll be passing my moms camera around at the reception) and a caterer and we'll be set for the outsiders. Then it's all decorations and dresses!!!

Ahh...a sigh of relief...sort of :)

My parents are about tired of me calling and talking about the wedding though, and especially when I call to see if this price for this service is okay or if we should do it, etc. I think I called mom 3 times for a few hours each yesterday discussing the wedding. Maybe I should find someone else to call and talk weddings to lol! Give my parents ears a rest!

Off to class now. Bye bye!!!

Got some things accomplished

Welp, we chose a photographer, just waiting for him to get back to me! The winner is Brent Low Photography! He's my childhood bestie's husband. I'm pretty excited to have him capture our special day.

Also, Steven's parents told us to rank our top 5 honeymoon destinations so we did. And they are all in Jamaica and the Bahamas! Mostly in Jamaica so I've been looking up neat places to visit. They  have the Luminous Lagoon where you visit at night time. You go on a boat and the water actually GLOWS when agitated. This is caused by some kind of bacterial reaction of some sort. I can't explain it. Go look it up bahaha! But it glows a bright blue when say, the boat propellers agitate the water, when fish swim, or when a human swims! You do get to swim and it's said to take 10 years off the ladies and adds to the mens uh..."snake" as I've heard it once. I would REALLY like to see that water though (and not just for the supposed benefits)! We won't know where we're going until a month or so before our wedding though. His parents won't tell us. And that's fine!

But since I got the Photographer outta the way, now I need a DJ, a videographer, and a caterer and I'll be set! Well, except my dress, shoes, hair, bridesmaids items, gifts, invitations, programs, figuring out what the cake will look like, flowers, the officiant, where to get the license, all the decorating and figuring out music, and what the Belgium House has that I can use or rent. I've got 9 months to figure all that out and lemme tell you, I'm not waiting time!

But for now, it's time to go to bed...Classes for my last college semester begin in the A.M.~!

Goodnight loves,
*the FUTURE* Laura Darby