Taking care of business

Time is flying. I just can't believe how fast time is going by. Before you know it, the big day will have come and gone! 41 days to go... To say the least, the next few weeks will be hectic... as if the past few weeks haven't been. 


We've traveled up to East Texas several weekends in the past few months. The weekend of Halloween we went up. Among other things that we did that weekend, I was able to talk to an advisor at UT Tyler and figure out my class schedule for next semester. I've successfully registered for my classes :) We also spoke with the florist. He had soooo many amazing, creative ideas! He was seriously awesome. Unfortunately, he has yet to email me a quote for the wedding flowers. He did warn me that it would be a few weeks due to a very busy schedule, but I think that the patient period has surpassed and I should contact him (or I should make Jody hehe). 


Last weekend we made our way back up to East Texas for our "couple's shower". It turned out great and I'm so thankful that Jody's mom went through the effort of planning it for us. It was really nice and thoughtful of her. My mom, sisters, niece, and nephew were able to make it, which was amazing. :) I was so happy that they all came. They really got a chance to experience what Texas country really is. lol. It was definitely a culture shock. Afterwards, they came over to Jody's family's house. We rode the 4-wheelers for hours and then went out to dinner. I had a great time and it was the first time that our families got to meet (in 4 years) so it was a really good experience. On Sunday we had the chance to go to church. They had a luncheon afterwards and Jody had the opportunity to catch up with old friends. Then we met with the preacher to go over wedding details.


At the beginning of wedding planning, I set a schedule of when things should be completed and sent out. My goal for the invites was Nov. 15, plus or minus a day or so. Needless to say, I forced myself to complete my DIY pocketfolds which I had completely devoted all of my efforts to creating. Unfortunately, despite all of my strenuous research and commitment to making them perfect, I made a mistake and ended up with a DIY invitation epic fail. Okay..... maybe not epic.... but fail, yes. The labels on my envelopes fell off in the mail and several people have not received their invites. :( Now I will have to send out a follow-up postcard to ensure that everyone that hasn't received an invite is sent another one. OMG... how could I mess the labels of all things up. Oh well, I guess. There isn't much that I can do about it now. It will be fixed and everyone that is meant to be at the wedding will be at the wedding. I'm still proud of how beautiful my invitations turned out. 


We just got back from East Texas last night. We really didn't do that much considering it was Thanksgiving weekend, but we did begin moving our stuff up there. Slowly but surely our apartment's contents are disappearing. Hard to believe we only have 3 weeks left in Houston...


This coming weekend we will stay in the city. My family is gathering for our Thanksgiving/Christmas get-together. :) It should be eventful to say the least.


In two weekends, Jody will be having his bachelor party and we will be moving almost everything out of our apartment up to his parents. 


The following week is finals week. Ugh. Not my favorite week by any means, but it's always nice when it ends. I have finals everyday Mon-Thurs. On Wednesday, our lease ends so we will be staying with friends on Wed. night. On Thurs. after finals, we are driving up to East Texas. On Friday morning we will leave bright and early and head to Missouri for Jody's best friend's wedding. On Sunday morning, we'll head back to East Texas and I will officially be a resident of East Texas. Weird... 


From there, I'll have 3 weeks to prepare before I marry the man of my dreams. :) Eeeekkk.... it's coming so soon!


I've recently taken care of ordering quite a few things so my to do/buy/make list should be shortening, but it's not because I've thought of more. I've purchased tablecloths for the reception, my shoes :), silverware for the reception, bubbles, monogrammed napkins, monogram cake topper, cake server set, and my garter (one for tossing and one for keeping... and it has blue ribbon on it, taking care of my something blue).


Still left:
- Veil: Still determining the best route. One of Jody's mom's friends has her daughter-in-laws and said that I could probably borrow it. I'm hoping to look at it soon so that I can see if I'll be able to use it. That would be nice because it would be my something borrowed. If not, Jody's mom said that she would help me make one.
- Petticoat
- Rehearsal Dinner Dress
- Overcoat for Rehearsal Dinner Dress: I think I'm going to buy a long white peacoat or something
- Covering for Wedding Dress: Still contemplating
- Jewelry
- Something old
- Burlap Table Runners: I have a roll of burlap sitting here. I just haven't quite gotten around to making the runners yet.
- Linen Napkins: The website where I bought our tablecloths are out of eggplant napkins and have been FOREVER. I don't want to buy white because we are eating BBQ at the reception so they'll get soo dirty. I might just have to rent them.
- A pianist: This is Jody's job since he knows people where we are getting married. Unfortunately, he is not making much progress.
- Unity Candle

decisions, decisions...

I am well aware that by now, less than 2 months until my wedding, I should have chosen my shoes... but I haven't. :-/ So I am now finally on the verge of purchasing my shoes. I've really been wanting purple pumps and had been juggling between Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson. Although I loved the Paris ones sooo much, I definitely didn't budget $92 shoes. With that, the Jessica ones were not that much cheaper, they were like $75. I haven't been able to find the Paris ones for any cheaper :( But... I have found the Jessica ones for $52 on Amazon! :) I bought them... I hope that I've made the right decision!

Jessica Simpson Evoni Pump 

Shoes are not the only things that I have yet to purchase/do. I'm afraid to say that I have a lengthy list. :( Here goes:

- Veil - I really don't want to spend a bunch of money on a bunch of tulle. The prices for these things is ridiculous... but I want a veil. Don't think I could go without one. Therefore, I think I shall make one!

- Garter - I'm pretty sure I'll go with 'something blue'.

- Petticoat - My dress pretty much requires one and I haven't even really thought getting one yet.

- Cake Topper

- Rehearsal Dinner Dress

- Something to wear over my dress - January in Texas is so unpredictable, but just in case I think I should get something to cover up. I'm thinking a cute, simple Pashmina.

- Jewelry - I'm not sure if I'm making my own or buying it. I am making the bridesmaids jewelry though.

- Something old 

I know that there is more to the list than that, but I can't seem to think of them right now. To top it off, my shower is tomorrow and I don't even know what I'm wearing. lol I will be heading to the mall in a bit and hopefully I get lucky :)