Bridesmaid Dresses!

So I went back and forth about what I wanted my beautiful bridesmaids to wear.  First I suggested that they all just pick a dress that works for them and all it had to be was dark blue, but dresses are expensive.  I would never ask my bridesmaids to pay for a $200.00 dress.

The other day Larry and I were shopping at Nordstrom Rack.  For those of us working class gals and guys, Nordstrom Rack is where "we" can afford to shop and find some great name brand clothes.  This is one of our favorite stores to stop on our drive home from Los Angeles.  Anyways, I was casually browsing the dress department when I saw this cute strapless deep blue number.  It was formal enough, yet appropriate for an outdoor wedding.  And then I saw another one...and then another one!  I was giddy like a kid in a candy store.

I was able to secure enough sizes for all of my bridesmaids and the best part is....drum roll please....

They were only $39.95!  Originally $159.00 and probably discontinued or something.

I did have to call a couple of other Nordstrom Rack stores in California, Arizona and Texas to get a couple of other sizes, but I think it was worth it!

For $39.95 I think the girls can get their dresses altered and add some great accessories to make them uniquely theirs. So excited for this bargain find!

Rings, bridesmaid dresses and suits oh my!

Lately Larry and I have been on the hunt for wedding bands.  Although trying on rings and going to various jewelry stores has been this girls dream, the reality of it is that there are just too many choices!  I love my ring, especially because it is a family heirloom.  The diamond, setting and all were his mothers.  However, lately we have been toying with the idea of getting a new wedding set.  The only reason why I would want to change my existing engagement ring is due to the fact that the prongs on my solitaire setting keep getting loose.  Causing the diamond to spin in the setting and causing an immense amount of anxiety for this bride to be.

I love my ring and I cannot say that enough.  The last time I got the prongs tightened (which people should do on a regular basis) has probably been a good 3-4 months ago.  I have not had any problems yet; which makes me think that I really only need a new wedding band.

Larry has definitely narrowed down what he wants in a wedding band.  6 mm width, two toned band with white and yellow gold and milligrain detail in the band.

Larry and I have both decided to let our wedding parties chose their dresses and suits.  Basically all of the bridesmaids will have a dress that fits their body and their comfort level all they have to be is close to a dark blue color.  For the groomsemen, Larry just wants them in grey suits and we'll have them all wear the same blue ties and maybe the same color vests.  JUST REMEMBER KISS (Keep It Sweet and Simple!)  I'm going to try to live by this motto for the rest of the wedding planning process.

8.5 Months to go!  Woohoo!

Ta Ta for now!

Genie KimChee

We have an Officiant!

Last week Larry discoverd that our "family" chiropractor Dr. Bobby Maybee is also an ordained minister!  He is our "family" chiropractor because my Mom, Dad, Larry and I all see Dr. Maybee for some bone crunching healing.

I could not think of anyone better to be our officient then Bobby.  He is a very calm, cool and collected person.  Bobby can definitely capture the attention of an audience, while poetically and ellequently speaking to peoples thoughts, feelings and emotions.  All great qualities to have when you are a chiropractor.

I am getting more and more excited every day!  Everything is coming together nicely...

love,

Genie KimChee

9 Months to go!

No no no...we're not talking babies here...we're talking weddings!  Someday there will be a post like this in the near future.

Yes I am posting twice in one day, because I am just so excited about our wedding!  Before you know it...it will be Thanksgiving and Christmas and then we will only have 6 months left to go...

Better get started on some of the little details that are the most time consuming...

Managing Everyone

It seems as though everyone wants to be involved with the wedding planning!  Which is so great and so exciting; however, sometimes managing everyones personal thoughts and ideas of what they want in a wedding can be difficult.  

I am learning what I can and can't accomplish by myself.  In order to keep my sanity I have decided to delegate responsibilities to my friends and family members in hopes to alleviate some of the stress of planning the wedding.  Not only does including my friends and family in the process make others feel special and more a part of the big day, it will also help make my wedding day more memorable.

Something super important to remember or something I like to remind myself is:

It is our special day, if there is something specific that we want, then go for it.  If it is something that can be left out then leave it out...nobody will miss it if they don't know about it!

ALSO!  Only let people in on a need to know basis.  The best way to alleviate stress is by saying, "oh it's going to be great and don't worry about it"  especially when my mom's asks once a week, "has the caterer contacted you about how much he is going to charge".  No offense mom, but I know you're concerned about how much everything costs; but we've got it under control!  I am fully capable of looking at my budget.