Engagement Photos!

We are so excited to share our engagement photos with you!  First I would like to tell a story about how we know our photographer Ken Kienow.

When Larry and I first moved in together in San Luis Obispo, I was at Cal Poly starting my Masters, and Larry was touring with the band and completing his online program at UMass.  Ken, Courtney and Cameron lived in the same 6 unit complex we did.

Our complex was pretty awesome, aside from landlord issues....there was a driveway that separated the complex with three units on one side and three units on the other side.  The driveway led to a parking lot where Patches, Cameron, and Ken spent a lot of time playing.  It was more like a fortress then a parking lot...a place where you could sit and read outside, run around and just relax.  Did I mention it was walking distance to downtown SLO and a quick ride on my bike to Cal Poly.

We got to know the Kienow's and found out that Ken was a photographer, naturally when we first got engaged we started thinking of all the people in our lives that we love and could help us with this daunting task of planning a wedding!

So we contacted Ken and are so happy to share his beautiful photos with you!

Thank you to Ken Kienow for all of your beautiful work. Larry and I could not be happier!  Wish I could post all of your breath taking photos!

Engagement Shoot!

AHH!!!  We had our engagement photos taken this past Saturday.  It was a little chilly but so much fun!  We will get our photos from Ken in about 2 weeks!

CANNOT WAIT!  I'm definitely an instant gratification person and am doing my best to be patient.  Let's just say that I was always the kid that would shake her Christmas presents.  Photos to come soon!

Planning a Wedding!

So when I need inspiration...I put on this veil and get busy on the computer!  My beautiful soon to be sister in law Jean is letting me borrow her veil for the wedding.

At first I didn't know if I even wanted a veil; but I think it definitely makes you feel like a bride when you're wearing one.

On my agenda for wedding planning, outfits for our engagement photos!  Larry and I will be getting our engagement pictures taken next week!  So excited and love Ken our photographer!  Talk to you soon!  Love, Genie Kimchee

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...