So many things

This weekend will be jammed pack with wedding joy. I only have 2 weeks to complete all of my DIY items. That list includes:
- cake topper
- programs
- cookie buffet items
- card box
- order candles
- find a veil
- guestbook
- make table signs
- groomsmen gifts
- flower girl gifts
- flower girl baskets
- timeline for DJ, venue, and photog
- make final payments
- get a ring bearer pillow (but not a pillow...that's so girly)
- kid coloring books
- find shoes (the hardest task ever)
- not to mention I need beach attire

I also have a business trip on Monday. So many things.....so little time.

Make up Trial

This weekend I had a make up trial. I don't wear make up so this trial is very necessary. I have tried and frankly I'm too lazy to clean my face at night. I know...I know. Luckily my honey is not a fan of make up so its great for me. I have a make up artist that is jazzing my bridal party up on the big day. She has been my friend for quite some time and I'm so happy she agreed to make me look 'finished'. Her words not mine. It took awhile to settle on an eyeshadow color and I don't really know if the color we picked its a definite. On Saturday I pick up my dress so I want to have my make up, jewelry, and all other accessories to try on at the store. This is great because I get another make up trial. Here are a few pictures. Please ignore the eyebrows.....LOL!

Things are brewing

Lots of things are happening or have happened. Lets start with a few checks

- earrings and bracelet

- dance floor - the way I'm setting up the room requires a different dance floor

- bridesmaid gifts complete

- passports are here

- "honeymoon" is paid in full

- flowers

About the flowers....

At one point I was a DIY flower bride. I was ready and willing to take on the flowers. I began thinking, I don't really have a place to store the flowers in the Texas heat. There is a place in Fort Worth http://www.theconnectionwholesaleflorist.com/ that will allow you to rent refrigerator space. Its a great deal. They also offer a wedding flower class that teaches you how to make bouquets, corsages, bouts, and a centerpiece. Well Fort Worth is too far to drive from my end of the world. So I started calling florist to see if they would rent refrigerator space. Wishful thinking I know. I came across a guy that is looking to start his own business. He currently works at a floral shop and he offered to do my flowers for a PHENOMENAL fee. We met...discussed some things...2 days later I had a sample centerpiece.

I think it turned out pretty good. Granted we need to tweak some things but there is definitely potential. Plus the price is so good!!!! Today I signed a contract with him!!!!!

MY DRESS!!!

Its here!!!!! Yes the wedding is only 26 days away but its finally here! There was some panic about the dress being too short. Well its perfection! It looks good and the length is perfect! One problem....back fat!!!!! How do you get rid of it in 26 days? Please help me! Extreme dieting right. I know that doesn't last long but neither does the wedding day. At some point everyone will see my back fat in all its glory. I know 26 days isn't a long time but I can do it! I joined a bootcamp 2 weeks ago and it has helped. I have 2 more weeks of bootcamp and 2 weeks on my own. I can do it!!!! Now for the accessories.....the veil. I definitely want a birdcage but what kind? With or without a fascinator? Black or white? What length? Here are a few brides from http://www.birdcageveils.com/ (there is a new stores in Red Oak, TX)

I love them all. The look of the birdcage is great for our theme. They are just....bold and sassy! LOVE! The style I have decided on in theory (I haven't actually tried it on) is the Masque. It looks exactly how it sounds, like a mask. I like that I will not have to adjust the veil to make it perfect. My fear is that I can't get it the same again so the masque solves that problem. Here is picture of the Masque in black and white from http://www.unveiledbridaldesigns.com/

Its also called a bandeau style seen here on http://www.artikal.com.bridal.htm/ (many other styles on this website as well)