The great "what if" stampede

So last night I'm laying there trying to go to sleep and it all hits me. Next week we are going to SC to look at venues and I've been calm and collected so far, but I started stressing big time. I titled this the great "what if" stampede because that's what my brain felt like last night, it was just flooded with "what if's". I mean what if we can't find the right place, what if it rains(I know I have a while to worry about that), what if it's perfect for the ceremony and not the reception or the other way around, what if, what if, what if..... Ahhhhh..... I'm stressed to the max ( okay maybe not that much but I'm still stressing just the same) I guess the only thing I can do is sit back, take a deep breath and know that it'll all fall into place. At least I hope it does.


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So I've been a bad blogger...again

My mom so nicely pointed out today that it had been awhile since I blogged soooo here I am...blogging. lol I guess I really haven't said much lately because I don't really have any obsessions lately. I'm having writer's wedding block. I look at stuff on the internet but I'm so sick of staring at the screen. I want to touch things and try on things. Lucky for me, we are flying to Greenville on June 5 to look at venues and for me to try on dresses(FINALLY). I am so freaking excited to be able to show my "look book" to my mom and my friends. For anyone that doesn't know I have spent countless hours murdering wedding magazines to make my own personal look book. I have DIY tips, dresses I love, wedding tips and ideas, you name it and it's more than likely in there.  Ryan really does try to pretend to be interested but I know he really could care less about colors and decor and dresses. Ryan is only staying until June 9 and I'm staying until the 13 so I'll have a few extra days with just the girls. Hooray!!! So by the end of that week we should have an exact date set. (Also hooray!) That will mean I will have to get my butt in gear....
We have yet to have our engagement photos done, which I'm stressing over. I have my dress picked out(pictures to come later) but I have to find the right shoes. The biggest thing is I have to find an amazing photographer that isn't your average photographer. I really want them to be unique and something that really shows who we are as a couple. I also need to start scouting for places to have the photos taken. I'm sure the photographer would have some ideas for the location. 
I suppose that's all for today. I'll be back soon to discuss bridesmaids dresses, music and photo-booth ideas.  

Venue

My mom found this really beautiful farm that is set up for weddings.  It is so,so pretty but it's a little bit on the pricey side. I think we are still going to look at it when we go up. It's a little cheaper on a Friday but I don't know about having a Friday wedding with so many out-of-towners.
http://www.timberockathopkinsfarm.com/default.html

Invitations

So I don't know why but I'm just not excited about invitations. I don't know if its because there is so many options or most of them are SOOO boring. We, of course, can't have some boring plain 'ole invitations. 


I love this invitation alot because music was something we immediately had in common.  http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-SAY-INV 

I keep saying with all the oddness of the ideas we have, our wedding is looking more and more like the carnival/circus everyday lol. Soooo...what would be most appropriate but a ticket to the show.  http://www.zazzle.com/carnival_ticket_invitation-161532970546246709

Okay this is totally not an invitation but I really love,love these little cards. Its's such a cute idea and you will certainly be surprised at what kind of pictures you get lol. This would be pretty easy to make ourselves. http://www.zazzle.com/wedding_reception_photo_sharing_card_business_card-240517637581935871

And that's about all I have to share today. There's a few more but I'm not sure if I like them enough to post them yet. 

This weeks obsession

Dresses- I have to say that I'm getting pretty excited about getting to try on dresses.  I bought our plane tickets to go to South Carolina the 2nd week in June. I can't wait!!!! So I thought I'd post some dresses that I've been obsessing over. 

http://jasminebridal.com/ugC_Product_Detail.asp?hidP_kind=Bridal&hidP_style=Couture&hidP_style_ID=T439 I LOVE this dress!!! I think this one has moved up towards the top of my favorite list. I absolutely love the fluffy skirt on this dress.

http://jasminebridal.com/ugC_Product_Detail.asp?hidP_kind=Bridal&hidP_style=Couture&hidP_style_ID=T496 This dress is really cute and I love the fact that the bottom part of the skirt comes off making it short in the event you don't wanna haul it around all night lol. I'm not sure how it will look with my chucks. I'm a big fan of the one shoulder look too!

http://jasminebridal.com/ugC_Product_Detail.asp?hidP_kind=Bridal&hidP_style=Collection&hidP_style_ID=F401 Another high belted dress. I love the big huge flower on the back and the belt comes in alot of different colors. 

http://www.essensedesigns.com/dress-D1154 I've been obsessed with this dress from day 1. I saw it in the first bridal magazine I bought and was just head over heels. I still love it just as much as I did then. It is so beautiful!!!!!


http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_VW351007-VW351007_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Designer-White-by-Vera-Wang I hate that you can't really see the front of this dress in the picture. It's in one of my magazines and it is really pretty. I watched the movie Bride Wars this weekend and Kate Hudson was wearing this big fluffy, gorgeous Vera Wang. The thing probably cost a fortune so this is the only way I'm getting a Vera Wang lol. The other issue is that it's only at select stores so of course the one in Greenville doesn't have it. But a 1.5ish hour trip away will get me to a store that does carry it. We may be taking a road trip. 


Which also reminds me to mention...anyone that goes with me dress shopping CANNOT let me try on a dress thats out of my budget!!!!!! I ,for some reason, manage to always fall in love with the most ridiculously priced items whatever it might be. I CANNOT fall in love with an over-priced dress!!! LOL