Maggie came home!

Ok, so I've named my dress Maggie.

I went for my final fitting last night, and as I had thought, she fit like a glove! I felt like a complete princess, and I can't wait to put it on again! Well, in all fairness, I packed her in the car, drove home and DID put her on again!

I'm having Madison in charge of my bustle, and she was practicing last night. It was a little more difficult than she thought, because it's a 6 point bustle - which is a lot of work!

Other than that, I'm busy! I had a bit of a meltdown last weekend, I haven't let the stress get to me, I've rolled with the punches, but it was like an avalanche - one thing after another came falling down on me, until I felt like I couldn't breathe.

Rob's been an angel, despite the fact that I don't always tell him that! When I tol dhim how overwhelmed I felt, he helped me calm down. He suggested to take a project off me, so I could do one thing at a time, and he assured me that we'll be fine. I think the saving grace here, is that I'm marrying the man of my dreams, regardless of whether I've finished the programs or not!

Also, we get our house in 1 week from today! In fact, the lawyer told us the keys will probably be available at around 3pm, so I'll be a home owner by this time next week! I have to admit, I've been shopping like a mad woman to get everything I think I'll need, and I can guarantee we won't have everything!

Until next time....

I guess it's the stress...

So I'm finally feeling run down. I knew it would happen eventually, I couldn't possibly be lucky enough to make it through closing the house and finalizing the wedding plans without feeling the pinch.

And with Rob working nights, I'm going it alone for the next 2 weeks. That being said, even though I'd like to have him here to help - it's free reign shopping for me LOL

Hopefully we'll have everything we need for the closing, and hopefully we can get ready without ripping our hair out!

2 Months!

Ok, I had NO creative title, but I'm pretty sure that I made my point! Today is 60 days to the wedding!!!

I can't believe how fast the time is flying by, we get our house in a couple weeks, i have my last dress fitting (hopefully) on thursday, my mom is picking up her dress today...

I'm also trying to get all the little things done - like assembling our programs, which will be a real treat for those of you attending the ceremony!

I have to admit, though, I'm finding it really difficult to focus! I've got so many things on my plate right now, that I can't pick one thing in particular to complete. The excitement of everything is starting to wear me thin and I'm so tired!

I did, however, manage to pop on to eBay to purchase myself something for the honeymoon! I'm really proud of this purchase! It's a handheld 'tripod' for your camera, so that you can take pictures of yourself AND the surroundings, instead of just your face! It has an extendable arm, and a mirror so you can see exactly what you're clicking away at. I figured, this way Rob and I can have some pics of us together on the trip, as opposed to just me, or just him. It IS our honeymoon after all!

DIY Night!

Well, with the majority of our paper stuff being finished, Rob and I (ok, just I) decided it was time to complete a couple things. The more we wait, the less time we have! So yesterday, Rob and I sat at the coffee table and finished up a couple things.

Our placecard holders are now ready to go, our favours are complete (finally!) and we're ready to start on the programs for the ceremony. I'm so excited for these programs! I designed them, with the help of my dad, and I can't stop reading them! Although, I already know whats on them by heart!

Another thing thats sneaking up on us is the house closing! It's hard to believe, but after a year and a half of waiting, we're 25 days away from being homeowners! It's incredibly exciting, and unbelievably surreal at the same time!

I'll check in and let you know how everything goes as we get closer!

Showers of Happiness and Love

My surprise wedding shower was on Sunday, and it was everything I could have hoped for! I got to my grandpa's building and saw far to many cars that I recognized, so I was fairly excited walking through the doors! There were 67 people in attendance, and every one of them was far too generous!

Rob and I needed 3 cars to bring home all our loot, and it's now taking up prime real estate in my basement until we move in 31 days!

Shannon really out did herself, with the help of course of my mom, Rob's mom and the bridal party. You ladies all deseve a huge round of applause, I've never had a happier day :)

Rob's stag was also Saturday night, and he tells me it was a huge bash (or bitchin' time, depending on the mood he's in!). Everyone really pitched in and helped, and it means a lot to the both of us!

If anyone has any pictures from either event, we'd love it if you could send them over! We'd like to post them on our website!

Thanks again, to everyone who came out an supported us! Now we're in the homestretch!