E-Pics...amazing!

We got our engagement pics back from our awesome photographer, Maggie Flynn, of Blue Ridge Photography! They were taken in downtown Asheville and turned out AWESOME! :) I love all the bright colors...here's a sneak peak. Take a look at our wedding website to see more!

And this one just for fun...(if you know me, you'll understand) =)

Dress Shopping Experience #1

Soooo, yesterday I had my 1st dress shopping experience! Let's just say..it was FUN! :) Anyone that knows me can def. tell you that I am one huge girly-girl! So getting to try on so many gorgeous dresses is my idea of a perfect afternoon! We went to David's Bridal in Asheville and had quite a crew tag along...my mom, MOH Laura, Matron of Honor Hilary, Bridesmaid Katie, FMIL, and FGMIL came. Shewww! I must say, lots of opinions!

I found 2 dresses that I absolutely love! We are going to TN this coming weekend for more dress shopping so I refuse to make a decision until I've found all my options! :)

Here a few pics that I showed Greg because it was absolutely KILLING him to not know! These dresses are NOT MY DRESS, or anything like what my wedding dress will look like...but it's still fun to try so many different dresses on :)

And this look on my face explains my reaction to the horrible "Sales Lady" while she was trying to tell me what she liked...uhhhh..she was just plain annoying!

My overall experience at DB wasn't the best as far as customer service goes...but I did find 2 super fab dresses to add to my list...

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longest.drive.home.

Well, on Monday I had to drive Greg down to Charlotte at the hotel for the Army. He flew out of Charlotte on Tuesday to Fort Benning, GA. Let's just say...it was the MOST DIFFICULT thing I've EVER done! We got to spend the day together so we did some wedding shopping, had a nice dinner, and then walked around downtown and grabbed some coffee at Starbucks. The entire time I was with him I didn't want to let go of his hand...people were probably wondering what was up with all the PDA, but i could care less. I think I've really been taking advantage of being able to see him everyday...and spend so much of my life with him. It's like my deepest feelings for him are finally out...and I guess that it's nice to have these feelings, because it reassures me that he is the man for me. There is no way I could live without him in my life...

For those of you that don't know...Greg has been in the Army Reserves for 2 years, but has decided to join full-time and got accepted to Officer Candidate School so he will be gone until the wedding...then I will be joining him at the base he is stationed at after. God has provided so many awesome opportunities for Greg and I'm so lucky to be a part of this journey.

I finally left downtown Charlotte at about 7:45pm...with my selfless fiance standing on the curb with his bags. Let me just say..finding the nerve and the willpower to put my Jeep in drive and press the gas was the most painful experience of my entire life. I was flooded with so many emotions...all at once. And now, only 2 days after saying goodbye to him...these emotions are still here. I'm sure things will get easier and the days will seem to go by at a faster pace, but it's just the initial shock of it all...I do have some good news though and Greg will be able to keep his cell phone on him after he gets out of class at 5:30pm each day! Since he's already attended basic training and been in the military for a while now...his O.C.S. training will be a little bit less restrictive. I'm also looking into visiting him the first weekend in March (if everything goes as planned). Realitiy has set in...we're off to start a long challenge! Please keep us in your prayers..for Greg to do well in his training and to keep him safe...and for me to be the strong, supportive fiance that He needs!

what superbowl?

blah. blah. blah.

what superbowl? I'm bored...

sooo, I'm gonna do some wedding planning.

This cake topper is too cute! I def. want a "W" cake topper..but this one is just as cute!

I've GOT to make my candy buffet look like this one :) So adorable!

Weekend! :)

Soooo, this weekend is slammed packed! Like always! Greg and I are moving allllll of my stuff out of my house that I've lived in for a while with Laura Beth. Gonna be the first time I've actually not lived with Laura since our sophomore year in college...I will be living back at home with Mom & Dad until the wedding...

It's A LOT of work to move!! :( I've got the upstairs at Mom & Dad's place packed full AND a storage shed packed full! It will be nice to save some $ though...so we will see!

We are also going to the WCU Basketball game tonight to see my lil Dance Buddy perform and eat some dinner @ Omalleys...yummm chicken wings :)

Tomorrow is the big SuperBowl so not a spare second in our day!

On a better note, I found this AMAZING cake serving set that I'm gonna order. Fits just perfect, don't ya think??

Wish List...

So Tonight, while I had a few mintues, I played on ebay. Here are the new items added to my wishlist. LOL. I'm obsessed with Wedding/Bride Gear...I have the panties to match that tank top :)

Loads of new stuff!

I haven't been on this thing in a longggg time! But I think I will start keeping it up-to-date! :)

Well, wedding planning is moving right along. I feel like we are having to plan this wedding on speed-dial b/c Greg leaves in 3 weeks...repeat...3 weeks!! ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

A few recent wedding "checks" (that's for my knottie girls) are:

-Purchased Greg's Suit

-Booked DJ

-Booked Bakery

-Booked Hair/Makeup Artist

-Purchased Greg's other attire (ex: tie, suspenders, outfit for rehearsal dinner, white shirt)

-Purchased some Bridesmaid Gifts

-Found my FABULOUS WEDDING SHOES! (yes, 2 pairs b/c I can never decide!)

-Set up final Guest List

-Centerpieces are Complete...just need the real flowers for the top

-Picked out potential bridesmaid dresses...sooo cute!!!! :) :)

-Bubbles are ready to be assembled (loads of prep work for those blooming things!)

-Greg ordered my wedding day earrings!!! They are my Valentine's Gift :D

Next on the list are...

-Purchase Greg's Shoes (Rainbows)

-Book cabins for Bridal Party and room for Greg & I the night of the wedding

-Book Florist

-FIND MY DRESS!!!!!!!!!!

-Finalize Bridesmaid Attire

-Mock up of centerpiece, invites

-Book Bridal Portraits and Hair/Makeup Trial

-Finish Bridesmaid Gifts

-Search for Groomsmen Gifts

-Order Flower Girl Tutus

-Find flower girl baskets

-Decorate Wagon for Jade & Landon

ohh, the joys of being a bride. I'm trying realllyy hard not to become a bridezilla :0 Below are some pics of the things I've purchased so far for myself...Enjoy!