Registries and Showers

We had to revisit our registry and edit it a little bit lately. We didn't know where we'd be come the beginning of '09 back in August. Didn't know where D would be on the job front... and we didn't want to register during the holidays (headache!) So, we did it all in August and a lot of our stuff is being discontinued - sad day.

So, we went and took care of that this past weekend... I'm still a little unsure about some of our picks. So, I may change it up later.

But, I can't change it much, much later... because I've been picking out days for our church to throw us a SHOWER! My very FIRST shower! I am beyond excited... sounds like it'll be towards the middle or end of next month (March) or early April.. I'm so pumped!

We've started the decisions on a DJ lately - so that's exciting!

We are also about to put a deposit down on the invitations... when those come in, I'm definitely posting a pic for you to see :)

The days are dwindling!!! :)

Brittney *Melton*

adorable...

How precious is this little flower girl...
probably dreaming of what her wedding will be like.

but, this ring bearer... well, it's self-explanatory...

images courtesy of becker

Brittney *Melton*

another AWESOME giveaway

I have found another awesome giveaway that I'm going to tell you about.

The Polka Dotted Owl is giving away some AMAZING prizes... go check it out. Truly amazing...

And they all come in 1 of 4 amazingly cute bags... this one is my fav!

can you see why?

Brittney *Melton*

ANOTHER giveaway!

that's right ladies... I was able to win another giveaway!!!

Remember this post?

I was announced the winner today and get to receive this adorable stationary kit!! HOORAY!

Brittney *Melton*

much more accomplished...

Well... my post from yesterday was a lot! I'm glad... but today - I have even more! :)

I called my hair salon and scheduled to get some subtle highlights in next month. I'm getting them to look all fresh for my bridal portraits on April 4th!! It truly is almost here!

I still don't know how I want my hair done... so you might have to help me out there. But, I just really want it to be elegant and simple.

I am going to sit with my hair stylist (when I go in a few weeks) and discuss options on my hair and set up a time to get my hair done on April 4th - EXCITING!

I also called a lady who I was referred to by my bridal salon to have alterations done. We're set to go for alterations on February 16th - I CANNOT wait until that dress fits me like a glove. It's a little loose on me and I can't wait to see what it really looks like... fitted... on ME!!! I've had the sample dress on and then this, but I haven't gotten the full effect because it hasn't fit me *yet*.

We're about to send in a payment for our invitations and get that all set.

Things are really coming together. The only big thing we have left are the guys tuxes. And thanks to Elin for pointing out that we need to do that soon :) Hopefully in the next few weeks :)

May 23, 2009 - Here we come!!!

Brittney *Melton*

ACCOMPLISHED!

Girls, I can breathe a sigh of relief because I feel accomplished!

I had a break down the other day - really my first - I haven't been worried about anything... but, this guest list just made it all come down.

Guest list is pretty much done. We're ordering our invitations within the next few weeks! OMGoodness! We are about 3 1/2 months away and I cannot believe it! At the beginning I just prayed that it would get here soon... I thought it would take forever and it's already FEBRUARY!!!

I just ordered our guest book from a wonderful designer Jenni Bick  - check out some of her stuff! I'm excited!! Here's a little picture of what it will look like :) - with an M of course

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I also ordered our cake topper :) (but not this script - we used Brock Script)

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We've nailed down a starting time for the Rehearsal (and the dinner) and also a starting time for our WEDDING!

We need to block rooms at a local hotel. How does that work?

The next big item is the guys tuxes. When do you do that? I was thinking end of this month maybe in March? Is that too late/early?

The girls dresses came in a few weeks ago :) YAY! My mom's dress came in this week. And, so did the flower girls dress :)

My Mema (grandmother) is going to possibly make the ring bearer's pillow.

We still need to book our wedding night hotel and pay off our honeymoon and photography. Which I will possibly do mid-February or end of February :)

Things are COMING TOGETHER!!! ahhh!

Taking my Bridal portraits on April 4th... but I won't show you pictures until AFTER the wedding :)

Still don't know about a DJ... I would like one, but, I might not get one :(

I'm making song lists of music we like and maybe ones we might dance to for our special dances.

Next we need to make a list of people that are coming to the rehearsal dinner.

I was stressed... but now I feel ACCOMPLISHED!

Brittney *Melton*

Hanky Pankys

I have never owned a pair of these... but I have heard a lot about them. I've heard they are super comfy and VERY cute!

Blue-eyed Bride is giving away a pair to a lucky girl :) Go visit her site and leave a comment to enter.

Here they are: