Favors

I've never really understood wedding favors. However, now that I'm planning my wedding, I wonder if people will ask "Where are the favors?" I don't think I've ever thought about it at weddings I have attend. I don't think I ever took any of the favors or threw them away shortly after I left the reception. With that said, Elvis and I have decided that in lieu of wedding favors, we have decided to donate to the Lowell Animal Shelter. We are planning on having little bags of treats for dogs and cats for guests to take home to their animals. We're hoping it will be creative and different. I hope people take a moment to think about all the animals without homes when they decide to add an additional to their family.

Is Spring here?

It was so beautiful today! Elvis and I spent the day working in the yard. We are taking out old flower beds and putting in new. We are planning on making a few more changes around the house including extending the steps on our deck and indoor decorating. It's finally nice outside, so we are full of motivation! Of course, now, we are both so tired that we can barely stay awake.

Bridesmaid dresses

Finally done! After many dress and color changes, I finally picked a dress. I found it at David's Bridal - F13921 in the color truffle. It's going to look great on all 4 bridesmaids...including one that will be 6 months pregnant. I cannot wait to see them all in their dresses.

Reception Ideas.

Our reception is at Aloft Hotel in Rogers, Arkansas. If you're not familiar, you definitely need to check it out. It is very urban chic. One reason I'm so excited about the place is that it does not require a lot of decorating. With help from my matron of honor and best friend, Ashley, I was able to knock out all the decorating ideas last night! Small bold flower arrangements, lemon & lime centerpieces, candles, and that's about it. It seems so simple, but like I said before, you don't have to do much at Aloft. Now, to meet with my "florist" Hadley and give her all of my ideas.

Change of Venue

The wedding location has been changed to our hometown, Rogers. The wedding will be May 29, 2010 at 6pm at the Chapel on the Creeks and the reception will follow at Aloft hotel. We are so excited! It will be here before we know it. Now, the planning begins. Luckily, for me, I don't have much time to make decisions, so therefore, I can't change my mind 100 billion times like I usually do.

143 Days

Our wedding is in 143 days. Fortunately, I don't have a lot to do since it's a destination wedding, but unfortunately I stress over the few things I do have to do. I know it will be here before we know it.

Elvis is back...!

Elvis has been working 12 hour days, 7 days a week since the end of September, 2009. However, he is finally done!! What does that mean? It means I get to have Elvis back on the weekend. Friday night dancing, Saturday day/night playing, and Sunday relaxing. We were worried he would have to work through Christmas, but now we actually get to spend our first Christmas together. I'm so excited!