I've actually started...

I've finally started looking into a florist.

I don't know why it has taken me this long to get into the florist, but I've actually started to look into one. I've got appointments set up next week to start meeting with four different consultants, hopefully one of them can come up with something that I like that doesn't cost an arm and a leg! I don't think we will need anything too elaborate since we only need flowers for the bouquets and boutonnieres and nothing for the centerpieces.... But that will remain to be seen.

I'll talk with them to see if they recommend anything for the ceremony, but I am not a flowery frilly kind of girl. I have a feeling that what I want now isn't going to be as simple (or as inexpensive) as I think it will be. I was thinking about hydrangeas in a nice blue, but after talking with Jessica I'm a little worried that might be a bit too much blue. Blue dresses, blue on my dress, blue in the groomsmen attire... Should I really get blue flowers? Hopefully these florists have some ideas! I'm at a loss!!

On another note, I've decided to start taking ballet. Austin's mom has been taking tap and ballet and is starting an Irish dance class at the studio where I will be going. I've always wanted to take ballet but have never had the chance, so I figure why not?! I'll be stopping by the studio today to sign up and get all of my things, hopefully I'll be able to start sometime this week!

Makeup Trial

So I had my makeup trial today with AH Makeup and things went great! I met with Amanda and Meghan and we discussed what I wanted, who would be getting makeup and my bridals. I had figured that it would take about two hours to get the trial/consult done, but it only took  about an hour so I was able to get back before traffic got too bad. I signed the contract and put down my deposit, so we're all ready to go! 

I did take a quick picture of how it all looked when I got home. Forgive the poor quality, I took it on my Blackberry!

Hair and Makeup!

Well, I've been able to book the people in charge of the hair and makeup for the bridal party! Tomorrow I have a consult with AH Makeup Artistry and they'll do a trial run, but so far everything looks great! They've been such a dream to work with so far and I think things will go swimmingly! If anybody can't remember, or they missed the post, I've been able to book with AH Makeup and they're fabulous! I've heard nothing but great reviews from anyone that's used them.

I've also been able to set up appointments to have the bridal party's hair done by Avalon Salon and Spa in the West Village. I've been going to Avalon since I moved to Dallas and I've always had Savy work his magic on my hair. He's been a dream to work with and I trust him 100% with doing what he thinks is best for my hair. I'll bring in a couple ideas for what I would like, and since he's always honest, I know he'll let me know which one he thinks would look best on me and how to make it more "me".

Anyways, I'm pretty excited to be able to have all of this planned out a little ahead of schedule and know that there is one less thing for me to worry about!

Our Invitations are Done!!

Well, all of our invitations are done! After many hours and a lot of trial and error, they are all finally all printed out! I finished assembling everything last night, all that I have to do is start putting all of the inserts and the invitation cards into the pocket-folds! After that, its a trip to the Post Office to figure out how much all of the postage will be. And I'll have to start printing up all of the wrap-around labels for the addresses. And stamping our address on everything...


Maybe there's still more to do with these than I thought....

In any case, the biggest part is complete! Even Austin was impressed with the finished product!

Checklists...

So, the more I look at my checklist, the more it feels like I'm forgetting to do. I've started a checklist, but I just don't feel like everything is included on it! I keep looking at it and worrying that I'm missing something and it really freaks me out. I don't want to forget anything, but I don't know if I just think I'm forgetting things because I'm stressed out about it. With nine months to go, I don't think its a good sign that I'm already starting to stress out about everything that needs to be done.

Get Engaged --- Check!!
Decide Colors/Theme ---- Check!!
Book Photographer ---- Check!!
Book DJ ---- Check!!
Ask Attendants ---- Check!!
Pick out THE dress ---- Check!!
Order Dress ---- Check!!
Pick dresses for the girls ---- Check!!
Make Invitations ---- In Progress
Start Guest List --- Check!!
Book Venue ---- Check!!
Book Caterer ---- Check!!
Decide on Menu ---- Check!!
Book Make Up Artist --- Check!!
Book Hair Appt. ---- In Progress, Searching
Order Bridesmaid Dresses --- In Progress, one out of four ordered
Finalize Guest List, Including Addresses --- In Progress
Block Hotels --- Check!!
Create Registries --- Check!!
Take Engagement Pictures --- Scheduled!
Block Hotels --- In Progress
Decide Groomsmen Attire
Get Bridal Accessories
Meet with Officiant
Meet with DJ
Finalize Ceremony
Book Limo/Car Service
Find a Florist
Order Cakes
Distribute Invitations
Pick out our food --- Check!!
Have dress altered
Buy rings
Buy Parent Gifts
Buy Attendant Gifts
Make Favors
Get Marriage License