Dresses, Dresses, Dresses!

On Valentine's Day, Meredith and I went to look at bridesmaid's dresses at David's Bridal. Both of our Valentines were out of town so we decided to spend the day together doing something fun (great distraction!).  I had made an appointment at DB at the last bridal show I went to, but of course, they had lost my appointment. So there was no one immediately available to help us, which would have been fine if it hadn't take 45 minutes for anyone to come help us!! I just really didn't understand why we couldn't just grab a few of the BM dresses off the racks, and have Meredith put them on- but we waited. It was nice to catch up a bit and play with the veils and accessories : )

When we were finally helped, it was kind of nice because we were some of the only people in the store so we had a lot of space and didn't feel so crowded like we might have been. Meredith tried on several styles in a few different fabrics and we finally settled on a couple options. I still haven't decided if I want my BMs to all match or if I want them to wear different dresses. I'm sort of leaving it up to them collectively. The only thing is they either have to all match or all be different- so we'll see. Mere and I did decide however, that we think short dresses is the way to go over the longer styles.

So, we only looked at one place and I'm open to looking at others but the good thing about David's Bridal is that it will be easier for everyone to coordinate that is out of state! Not only is one of my BM's living in Colorado, but both of my sisters live in Phoenix... So we'll see. As of now I don't have any other appointments scheduled.

Lately I've been getting a little lazy about planning because it all seems so far away! We have about 7 months left (which is not very much in bridal time!) but I feel like I've been planning for a LONG time and I'm starting to get frustrated with is. For example, as I mentioned before I'm totally second-guessing my bridal gown. It totally doesn't help that I broke the cardinal rule and tried on another dress (or two!) after buying that one. In my defense I was looking for some reassurance on my decision- but now I'm more confused than ever!! I'm torn between 2 totally different styles!! On one hand, I want to wear something lacy and fitted, but then I tried on a ball gown with a big tulle skirt that's simple and fitted on the top and I really liked that too! So far I haven't put anything on that I've said "I love this" but I think I might be afraid to say that about a dress- I dont know what I'm going to do.

On a completely different note - we finally have something completely paid for! We will officially have favors and a DJ at the wedding!! yeah for music- now Sam and I just need to pick a First Dance song...

oh the joys (and frustrations!) of wedding planning!

A much needed update!

It's been almost a month since I updated my blog and of course a lot has happened!

First- I bought a dress!! It's beautiful and lacy and fits all of my curves! It was a kind of dramatic experience though. I bought a dress from the first store and then I had some cold feet because I wasn't sure if I tried enough on or anything like that. Luckily, there is a no refunds policy so I just had to let those fears go and embrace it! It's going to be fabulous- but I definitely need to hit the gym instead of eating oreos like I am now!

We also got our save the dates in the mail so I hope to get them out by the end of this week. I'm still missing a few addresses though. I'm so not on top of things these days.

I finally committed to linens (just in time to get them on sale too)! I'm not sure why it was so hard to pick out the stupid tableclothes and napkins but I finally did and hopefully everything will come together on the day of. My mom keeps telling me its going to be beautiful- but the perfectionist/panicky person I am, I just can't be sure. It's so stressful when I think that I'm only doing this once and I just want it to be perfect, but that's seriously affecting my ability to do anything. I keep thinking that if Sam was around things would be easier because he keeps me so grounded, but who knows if that's true. Besides he's got a lot on his plate too getting us ready to move to Hawaii. There are so many ducks we have to get in a row before they'll let me come with him, but hopefully I'll get to go out there before the wedding to help pick out a house and furniture.

Anyways, I'm definitely checking things off the list but I still feel like there's a long, long way to go. I'll keep you posted. :)