Holly's Life

Misc Shower

2008-09-23T09:25:00.000-07:00

I had my second shower. Penny and Amanda N. gave me a misc shower. I received lots of nice things. White dishes, chopping board, candles, shower wrap, mixing bowls, picture frames, kitchen utensils...all kinds of nice things that I can't wait to use. We also had an improptu fitting of the bridesmaid dresses. Mrs. Carolyn, Allen's mom, is going to hem the dresses for us....THANK YOU! I'm not sure if she realizes what a huge task she has taken on, but it sure beats having to pay $25 for a hem.

Allen and I are excited that we will have a new and bigger home to live in when we are married. A family's friend is moving out of her home and has agreed to rent to us. We are so excited. Just as soon as we get the go ahead we will begin moving Allen in. So on top of wedding stuff we will also be moving. Talk about stress!!! But very much welcomed stress.

As of today there are only 75 more days to the wedding. So much yet to be done for this wedding to be pulled off nicely.

Until next time....

Less than 3 months away!

2008-09-09T09:55:00.000-07:00

The wedding is in less than 3 months! I find myself wishing it would hurry up one minute and then saying I need more time the next. The wedding has actually gotten out of hand. I started off wanting a simple but elegant wedding. Although I have cut a lot of costs, I still have spent a lot on this wedding. My motto is, "I'm only getting married once, so I mine as well do it right the first time." I have often thought we should have went away somewhere and gotten married. It would have been cheaper and fun! But I would have so many people mad at us if we did not have a wedding they could attend. Any hoo.... like I said the wedding is in less than 3 months so I will press on.

The bridesmaid dresses came in last week. They look great!

Can't wait til everything comes together.

Garden Shower

2008-07-28T11:34:00.000-07:00

I had my first shower yesterday, July 27th. It was a garden shower at Judy's house (my aunt). It was a couples shower. We had a very good turn out. We got lots of nice things to work in the yard with. I can't wait until Spring to begin enjoying some of the things. I thought it was a very nice day.

My Wedding Dress

2008-06-25T11:39:00.000-07:00

My dress came in yesterday. I went and tried it on. "PERFECT" They will only have to hem about an inch and then bustle it for me. I also picked out my veil, head piece and jewelry while there. Everything is coming together. She also ordered the bridesmaids dresses. I can't wait until they come in and they can try them on.

So much to do and so little time (it seems).

Planning for the wedding

2008-06-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

Never had a blog before, but thought I'd give it a shot. The wedding planning is coming along great. So much is done and so much is yet to do. I have made lists and lists of lists. You should see some of the charts I've made for things I need to buy, rent or borrow. People in the wedding and their jobs. People invited to the wedding and which shower they are invited to and their address. So crazy. I feel I would be totally lost without my lists and charts. I am constantly adding things to the list so instead of getting smaller they seem to stay the same or get bigger.

I have 6 of the best bridesmaids. I think we are gonna have so much fun as the time draws closer. My Maid of Honor is Penny, my sister. My bridesmaids are Amanda Wicklum, Amanda Newman, Carol Poss (all friends), Ashley Kelley and Brittany Norton (Cousins).

My cousin Claudia is helping me organize the big day. She is my coordinator. I mainley need her at the rehearsal and the wedding to make sure everyone and everything goes according to plan. Of course I know there will be unexpected things to arise. My motto....as long as Allen and I are married at the end of the day everything else will be alright.

My dress should be here soon. I can't wait to try it on and see what it looks like.

Pictures from a gathering with my bridesmaids to meet and greet each other.