Engagement pics CRAZINESS :)

Trying to combine two people's schedules 6 hours apart is kind of hard. We were going to wait to do the e-pics until January. But, then it would be kind of late and a little bit pointless to make save the dates (which I REALLY wanted to do). So, that left us with beginning of January and hurrying the save the dates.

We changed our schedules with Andrea probably 5 times before this. Then we wanted to do it on Friday and that wasn't possible. Craziness of schedules.

BUT - I thought about Derik being home during thanksgiving and all was well :)

So, we decided to take pictures this Saturday. It was available and we decided to drive to the Dallas Arboretum.

Well, my youngest brother, Alan, and his HS football team made it to the 3rd round of the playoffs. I'm SO PROUD and am so excited that I ACTUALLY get to go. It's in San Antonio at the Alamodome at 8pm on..... guess what.... Saturday!

So, that would've caused us to drive 3 hours to Dallas, 5 hours to San Antonio, 2 hours home!!! That's like 10 hours of driving in 1 DAY! Derik was not up for it, but I was determined to make it all happen. So, we asked Andrea about Sunday... no good. So, then we decided that we'd be spending $$ in gas close to what it would cost to have Andrea come down to Austin.

I think that's what's going to happen now. Andrea's coming down to Austin to take our e-pics. That way we'll have time to go to the game and not be rushed and not drive ALL day!

Now - where to take pictures!? Any ideas - haha! We'll probably take some downtown... maybe in front of the capitol too? :)

That is the story of the e-pics. Hopefully it'll all work out! :)

Brittney *Melton*

Wii Fit GIVEAWAY!!!!

How awesome is this!!! Blogger La Petite Chic is having a Wii FIT GIVEAWAY

I would love one of these things... she's giving away a Wii console along with the Wii Fit!!! My dad has one of these and they are a blast. You really do burn a sweat, because it's about concentration and balance. I think it helps with your posture too.

What if Derik and I could have our very own :)

Brittney *Melton*

Work on a Sunday :(

I'm working today :( But, I'm trying to remind myself of what's ahead.

1. TODAY is EXACTLY 6 months until the wedding! :) Halleluia!!!
2. DERIK IS HOME
3. This week is Thanksgiving! Even though I have to work on Thanksgiving day, I have Friday off :)

and drumroll please....................

4. We're taking our engagement pics on SATURDAY!!!!

When the time comes, check out our photographer's blog. She'll probably post a few for you to see :)

Brittney *Melton*

Fun "tid-bits"

This is a fun post on what I've seen this week :)

How cute are these to-do lists... I LOVE this site and seem to want to print EVERYTHING on it!

I think these would be a cute idea for my wedding shoes. they have BLUE soles.... 

Oh and also, wouldn't these be a cute idea for my "something blue"?

This site I recently found has TONS of cute DIY stuff. Most for weddings... but they also have some cute ideas for everyday!

This baker has been on Martha Stewart and has a blog called "Bakerella" - she makes the CUTEST things and actually one of her signatures is the "cupcake pop" - check it out!

ENJOY!

Brittney *Melton*

Custom Camera Strap GIVEAWAY!!!!

THIS IS AWESOME! Being a "newly" photographer... I love ANYTHING to do with cameras and photography.

Custom Camera Strap GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

How cute are these? AND - how awesome would it be to win one???!!!

Hope I'm the lucky winner! :)

Brittney *Melton*

thanks Steph!!!

"Bridesmaids"

TOO CUTE!

Brittney *Melton*

"The Perfect PAIR"

The reason I chose this name now - is because this is where I feel like I am.

I feel that even though I use this blog to show some of my designs/photography. It has become WAY more of a wedding blog. Getting my ideas and thoughts out there...

I'm so excited to see what these next 6 months hold. Today we made the deposit for our cakes :) The next BIG items on our list are:

#1 - FINISHING THE GUEST LIST (this has to be the worst headache for any bride)
#2 - Going and picking out our Invitations (this should be fun right - oh wait, we can't do this until the # of guests is decided - haha)
#3 - to DJ or not to DJ??? Yes, this is still the question.
#4 - taking engagement pics!!! This will happen on Nov. 29th
#5 - Save The Dates - This will happen sometime after Nov. 29th - when we get our engagement pics. I will be making them, so look for that in the next few months :)

Who knows... maybe 6 months from now :) :) :) It'll be a BRAND NEW kind of blog. You know - the kind where you're married :)

Brittney *Melton*