Chaos

Just continuing the Full House theme for this move... this is what each of our rooms currently look like...

Well, it's been a week since Mike got down here with that 27 foot moving truck.  He got the biggest truck he could and let me tell you, he filled that thing to the roof.  Apparently we have a lot of shit.  And where does that shit go, you ask?  Into the middle of our living room, bathrooms, office, bedroom... anywhere it can.  There's a microwave in one bathroom and golf clubs in the other.  I swear, we've spent more time moving boxes from place to place than actually unpacking them.  I am SO grateful for the HUGE closets this place has.  Not only does mine fit all of my clothes from my two Connecticut closets, I'm also keeping all of our Christmas decorations, tons of wedding stuff, and basically everything else that's currently homeless.

sleeping on the floor our first night...

taking a break from unpacking to sit on the porch and split a bottle of Asti on our engagiversary

the current state of chaos

yup

Also, I apologize for all of the scheduled posts and lack of actual blog interaction.  I have tons and tons of ideas floating around in my head and tons of photos taken, I just haven't had to time to put my thoughts into words.  Plus: good news - we have internet now in our apartment, so I'll be lurking around the blogosphere very soon!
So, what I'm trying to say, well, ask, is for you to bear with me during the next couple weeks while I attempt to unpack my life and find a routine.  Seriously, it'll be worth it, I promise!  In the meantime, make sure you check back tomorrow for something especially fun to start your weekend :)  Oh, and did I mention when this goes live I'll be on a plane back to CT for my bridal shower and about a million wedding appointments this weekend?  See?  CHAOS.

Wedding Wednesday:SIX WEEKS to Wrap It Up!

Holy moly... we're at six weeks!!! I am so excited to be flying back for my shower this weekend and to have like a million appointments: marriage license, priest, wedding coordinator, dress fittings... it will be jam-packed!
Here is an updated list of everything for our wedding:  Purple is "completed;" Teal and bold is "working on it;" and Orange is "haven't done it yet" ...yeah, I need to get rid of those oranges
The Big Stuff: - Ceremony Venue - Reception Venue - Guest List - "Save The Date" magnets - Invitations - Calligraphy for Invitations - Wedding Website - Hotel Block - Wedding Colors - Wedding Dress - Bridal Veil/Headpiece  - Bridal Jewelry - Bridal Shoes - Groom's Tux - Wedding Bands - Marriage license - during our trip back this weekend!
The People: - Ask Bridal Party - Bridesmaid Dresses

- Groomsmen Tuxes 

- Flower Girl Dress

- Ring Bearer Tux
- Ring Pillow - yeah, just remembered this one...
- Mother of the Bride Dress
- Dads' Tuxes

- Bouquets/Boutonnieres for bridal party and family

- Gifts for each member of wedding party and readers - girls are all done!

Pre-Wedding/The Rehearsal Day:
- Fitness routine
- Healthy and beauty routine
- Manicures with the bridal party
- Rehearsal outfits for bride and groom - I have my dress, just need to choose for him
- Rehearsal dinner
- Organize tip envelopes for vendors

The Big Day: - Limos - Hair and Makeup - Photographer - Videographer - Gift Registry - Find something: old, new, borrowed, blue

The Church:

- Officiant

- Ceremony Programs - getting made with Minted as I type

- Hymns for mass
- Readings for mass
- Readers, family to bring up gifts, and Eucharistic Ministers
- Pre-marriage counseling

- Flowers for pews and alter

- Bubbles for church exit

The Reception:

- Seating Chart - Place Cards - Calligraphy for Place Cards - doing it as the responses come in - Guest Book - Chalkboard signs - painted and need to be chalked (and brought back from SC to CT) - Framed photos of family weddings - Photo DVD to play on big screen tv in bar area - Card box - Select Cocktail Hour Hors D'oeuvres Menu - Cocktail napkins - Cocktail straws - Create signature cocktail - Palmetto Punch! - Centerpieces - Select Dinner Menu - Print Dinner Menus - The Cake - DJ & Playlist - Personal basket items for bathrooms - Monogrammed bathroom hand towels and baskets - Candy dishes for various locations around venue - Favors - just need to assemble! - Kids' Activities/Favors - Tags for Favors
The Honeymoon - Mini honeymoon to NYC after the wedding - Full honeymoon to ??? in ??? - well, we live in paradise now, so maybe in a year!
Here's what we did: Meg and Mike's Wedding: The Proposal Will You Be Our Flower Girl? Will You Be My Bridesmaid? October Wedding List Update Will You Be His Groomsman? Will You Be Our Ring Bearer? "Save the Date" Magnets Engagement Photo Shoot February Wedding List Update ABCs of Our Wedding Wedding Workouts Pre-Wedding Marriage Counseling Wedding Giveaway from Passion & Love How To: Calligraphy June Wedding List Update Bridal Party Weekend Away Wedding Invitations
Linking up for a couple of Wedding Wednesdays with Mary and Meredith&Jordon!

One Year Ago.

It was exactly one year ago today that the love of my life proposed.  It has been quite the year of ups and downs, and because we made it through this year stronger than ever, I know we can make it through anything.

I cannot believe that I can actually say that we're getting married "next month."  We are finally living in paradise together and from now until September 20th will continue to be one of the greatest whirlwinds of our lives.

I love you, Mike, and I am so happy to have you by my side today and for always.