Bachelorette Party

Everything about the bachelorette party was secret until right before we left the house.  I was just told to be there by 3:45 and to wear shorts and a tank top then to have a white outfit to change into later.  Strange request I thought, but I went with it.  Where we ended up: Indy Pole Dancers in Greenwood!  We learned the flamingo, the mermaid, good girl/bad girl, and what pole burn is.  We had a blast!  It was so much fun and we all have the bruises to prove it!  

Next up was dinner and drinks back at the house during which I became an angel (albeit with a crooked halo, but still yet) and I coined Charlene the devil.

Next up, I debated punching my entertainment when he tried to "serve" me with court docs.  Talk about pissed!  Nice call, ladies!  Then on to McGilvry's where Rhys and I had our second "first" date.  Equipped with my halo and veil, we attempted to complete everything on a list from kissing the bartender (his girlfriend was a waitress and was cool with a smooch on the cheek) to getting 5 phone numbers (during which Cara and I met a 911 guy) to rubbing a bald guy's head (thank heavens for the door guy!).  We were there until almost 3AM and I was down many drinks and lost count, but I was content.

Not having a bachelorette party before, this was a new experience for me and as Mom said, it was definitely interesting!

Centerpieces!!!

The centerpieces are finally done and they are AWESOME!!!  Thanks so much to Marcus for not only creating them, but also coming up with the idea!  He's a genius!

T Minus 3 Weeks

Everything has been super hectic lately, as you can imagine.  It's been awhile since I've blogged, but we really are getting everything done.  It's all finally coming together and as long as none of my crazy dreams come true, it's all going to be great.  I've dreamt everything from tripping on the carriage to being serenaded by our exes (BOTH of them at once) with Adele's new power ballad to an airplane from the nearby airport crashing into the veranda during our vows.  I'm not sure which is the worst!

I went to pick up my dress from alterations Friday and thankfully, it fit perfectly!  The corset looks great and Mom found the perfect ribbon for it.  We are down to the last three weeks and it has flown by so fast.  From the proposal to finding the venue to choosing the dress to music and flowers and catering, my girls and Mom have worked tirelessly next to me.  My mom actually made the bridesmaids dresses!  Yes, I said MADE the dresses!  She gave them to me for final fittings a couple days ago and they look so awesome.  Charlene and Breanna tried them on last night and they looked fabulous in them.

We have confirmed with the caterer, florist, DJ, cake designer, and of course, the honeymoon!  We are heading to Grand Cayman, Honduras, Belize, and Mexico in a short three weeks!  Aunt Shalee (who is a total lifesaver) is moving in for the week to take care of the kids and keep them in school.  It would be a total bummer to be arrested upon our arrival back in the states for our kids' truancy. ;-)  I'm so blessed to have a sister-in-law like Shalee!

We are meeting with the venue tomorrow to go over the final details for catering, seating, accessories, photography, and the cake.  Can you believe that we are the first ones to request a custom cake in the two years that Mike Terry has been there?  They have a world-renowned cake designer that exclusively designs for Valle Vista brides and no one wants one?  True, it was a few dollars more, but it'll be one-of-a-kind! :-)

Charlene and I went shopping yesterday for an all-white outfit and do you know how hard that is AFTER Labor Day?  I hadn't even thought about it until last week.  We went to Fashion Bug and had no luck, so we went to Goodwill.  I have a love-hate relationship with Goodwill.  I LOVE DEALS.  Anyone who knows me know that I can't pass up cheap and free.  The problem with Goodwill is that you have to go through racks and racks of stained, torn, or otherwise unwearable clothes before you find that one great deal.  While I love to find the deal, I have to really be in a good mood to shop there.  Yesterday, I was in a great mood.  Hanging out with Charlene and Starbucks...just sayin.  Needless to say, we found a complete outfit (white pants, white shirt, white sandals, and even a white purse) all for the low, low price of $13.80 after tax with Charlene's student discount!  Apparently, the whole month of September gets anyone with a student ID an extra 20% off.  So of course, she had to shop as well.  She spent $30 on 5 name brand polo shirts, a cute white skirt, and the most fabulous black and white dress you have ever seen!  Would have fit right in at the bridal shower for sure!  So now you ask why I'm looking for an all-white outfit?  I HAVE NO IDEA!  I'm told that I have to wear this for the bachelorette party, but I'm not sure why.  As long as we're not re-creating the pig's blood scene in Carrie, then I'll behave and wear white. :-)  Can't wait to see everyone this weekend!

Now it's back to work for me as soon as I remove the weekend "rings" from my daisy chain...19 days and counting!!!