Wedding Wednesday - Updates

Hmmm why not talk wedding?!  It's Wednesday!  Here are some fun updates:

1.  As I mentioned, I ordered my dress on Saturday.  It made it all seem so real!

2.  I worked more on bridesmaids dresses but that is a work in progress.  I like the Lula Kate Chandler which I've been obsessed with forever and a Coren Moore dress but I'm trying to get the color right and decide from there.  Who knew Emerald was so many different colors?!  PS - both designers have been FAB to work with.

3.  Mom and I decided that the church doors may not need any flowers or anything.  Sounds good to me.

4.  I picked out tuxes at Men's Warehouse and Jos A Bank.  Jos A Bank was cheaper!  Standard black with a bow tie of course! ;)

5.  Kevin and I decided not to do the whole bouquet toss and garter.  Really there is no point.  Most of our friends are married! 

6.  Lots of details roll through my head on a daily basis like....what will I get for the folks that throw us a shower?  What will I use to put cards in at the reception (PS - any cute ideas for this?)?  I'm crazy yall!

7.  I told Dad to pick the song he and I will dance too.  He said he's already picked it but he doesn't know if he'll be at the wedding or able to dance to it.  Haha!  Kinda sorta daddy's lil girl!

8.  Is it weird that I want everything done like by this summer?  I want to even print the programs (which I won't).  I know, I'm OCD. 

9.  Okay I should stop!  But, it's just so fun! 

10.  PS - Kevin is house hunting for us big time!!!  ;)  I will hopefully sell my condo and move to his condo.  He will move into the house.  We won't live together until married.  Call us old fashioned! ;)

Pinteresting Wedding Flowers

I've been on a flower roll this past week after we selected Lynette from The Bloom Room to do our wedding flowers.  Can't wait to work with her - she is just too fun!  Thank you to Christina for your recommendation!

I cleaned up my pinterest flower board and took off what I didn't like and put some more on.

I'm all about some peonies, hydrangeas and maybe some tulips.  I definitely want my bouquet to be mostly white but with some light color so it pops against my dress in pictures. 

Mom is the queen of determining the flowers at the end of the day and she has got a keen eye as a formal Garden Club member! ;)  She is picky about what the flowers are in as well, not just any ole vase my friends.  (and not the below picture either)

We definitely would like some whites, light blushes and light corals in the flowers.  I think they'll pair well with emerald bridemaids dresses.  ;)

I just think this arrangement is cool.  No mom, not for us, I just like it and some of height on the flowers!  Haha!

Please guide me to any flower inspiration I may have missed! 

Weekend - Dandelion, Dress, Dinner

Happy Monday and congrats to EAS (Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore) on soon becoming ESW!  How exciting!

I'm almost embarassed to post this awful quality photo from Friday night but what the heck.  Yes our eyes look crazy.  These are ladies from 3 different groups of friends and we all got together with a couple of the guys at Dandelion Friday night.  So fun.  We headed home early because Kristen and I had a long-er run in the morning.

Melissa, Wendy, Me, Jessica, Kristen, Erin

After our run Saturday, I went to order my wedding gown....SO exciting. My friend Kimmy came with me. This is us being silly trying on bridesmaid dresses.  ;)

We had the best time hanging out!

Saturday evening, Kevin's brother and SIL came up with another couple and we all went to dinner and walked around uptown.  We showed them where we are having the wedding and then called it an early night.

Sunday Kevin and I went to Target and got some things done around our condos.  He looked at a lot of real estate, I cooked, ran again and got packed for this week.  Fun fun!

Happy Monday to yall!

Sarah Boating

My almost 10 week year old niece is already boating!

Seriously hilarious!  And adorable!

My brother brokers boats (say that three times fast) all up and down the east coast and has shipped to many countries as well!  Hence the reason his girls are very well adjusted to every weekend on the water!  His business is Carolina Boat Brokerage.  He can getcha any kind of boat any where you want!

Yall have a great weekend!

Hanging with my Cousins

I got to stay in Richmond on Monday night with my cousins and 'Hotel Their House' is much better than any other hotel.  I was welcomed with the most adorable banner I've ever seen.  Amelia had spent all day on it.  Loveeeeee.

Laura and I caught up with each other and when Carl got home, we headed out to a local italian restaurant for dinner.  It was so good.  Laura and I had a bottle of wine and it was so nice to spend time with them.  There's nothing better than family.  Jazz Hands!

Amelia wanted me to pose in front of her.  She put her hands on my shoulders.  So cute.

When we got home, I french braided her hair.  I loved that.  She has ringlet hair....it's gorgeous.  She says she won't cut it because she'll lose her magic powers...something from a Disney movie.  Her Mama says, "Thanks Disney."  Ha!

She is such a loveable little girl!

We read some bedtime stories including a Fancy Nancy Easter book I brought her.  Then Laura and I stayed up until 2am talking!  We just never stop talking...runs in the fam!  (Her Dad and my Mom are brother/sister)

I jetted off to my meetings outside of DC and then in VA Beach early the next morning.  Definitely a quick trip but I'm always thankful to see friends and family when I'm on the road.  Thanks again yall for having me!

J. Crew Pretties

After my ridiculous post yesterday, I needed to cheer things up.  Let's talk clothes!  They always make everyone feel better ha!

This dress is gorgeous in person.  How perfect is it for your next special work meeting?  It comes in the below color, a light grey, charcoal and black.  Classic.

I think these Cafe Capri's are so fun with a spunky top.  They come in so many colors.  I'm of course drawn to the green.

I've seen this top in the store and it is so great.  I think it will go with everything and layer very well.  Hmmm it'd be cute with those green pants above, a cardigan and ballet flats!

Pencil skirts are my life.  Especially cotton ones that can be worn year round.  End of story.

I do not know why but I've always loved this scalloped lace shell.  And bonus - it's on sale right now!

I totally could not wear this to work but look at the detail scallops around the waist.  Precious.

Ahh I wish I didn't like clothes so much!  :)  Anyone seen any cute spring clothes yet?

Learning to Say No

Yes, I went on a minor rant on Twitter today (Tuesday) and I probably shouldn't have.  But. 

I'm just tired. 
I'm tired of traveling. 
I'm tired of flying. 
I'm REALLY tired of driving (yes I drive a lot of hours after I fly up north the same day = brutal my friends). 
I'm tired of running rampade everywhere I go. 
I'm tired of eating crap food while I drive down the turnpike in a rush to my next meeting.
I'm tried of being completely spastic and trying to do everything imaginable. 
I'm tired of not giving Kevin my quality time (I feel so guilty about this). 
I'm tired of not getting to enjoy our engagement because I'm in a million different directions. 
I'm tired of trying to see everyone I know every week.  It just is not possible.  I have GOT to learn to say no. 

Sorry this was another rant.  This is my blog and I'm allowed to....especially because I never do.  :)   I promise I'm not going crazy.  I love my job and I love my friends.  I know I shouldn't complain -- life could be MUCH worse.  I have it so easy.  But we're all allowed to complain every once in awhile right?! 

Tomorrow I'm getting up at the crack of dawn to go back to Charlotte.  I'm jumping on a 5:15am flight because I just want to go home asap.  It'll be a new day.  Thank goodness!