7 months=214 days!

time might not seem to be flying as fast for you as it is for me but at this rate i feel like the wedding will be here before we know it!


last week Michael and I attended yet another Bridal Showcase (making this our 4th and last!) but this time it was at our wedding venue!  It was so nice to see Sandia Resort dressed up in wedding decor since we haven't seen much except empty spaces.  We also got a silly picture taken with the view of our ceremony as the backdrop.  after leaving the bridal show i could truly envision what everything is going to look like on our special day and i walked away one very happy and confident bride :)

we definitely have been kicking butt in the wedding planning thanks to a fabulous company that is doing all our decor including our flowers and centerpieces!  this company is God sent! Distracted by Decor has lifted so much pressure and responsibility off our shoulders that we can key in on the more detailed aspects of the wedding such as bridal party attire, dress shopping, rehearsal dinner, stationary, bachelor/bachelorette parties etc. 
Speaking of dress shopping!  my lady encourage will be sharing this special experience with me.  even better, my bestest best friend and bridesmaid, rachael, is flying from las vegas just for this occasion! this truly means the world to me that she can be here for this because not only does her opinion matter to me but she is just such a great person i want everyone to meet her before all the wedding festivities begin! we go to try on dresses this weekend (sunday march 25th!)  Our first place is Brides by Demetrios.  if i don't find "the one" there i have a second place already in mind just might not be the same weekend.  i really do not want to get overwhelmed so i think one shop at a time is what will be right for me.  i think i know what i am looking for in a dress but because of my weight loss i am hoping this wont get the best of me. since my body is constantly changing i really need to just let everything unfold as its supposed to and make sure i bring my self confidence to the appointment!  i can't believe the time has finally come to hopefully say "yes to the dress!" 


another super exciting part of the process that is done is we have picked and ordered our Tacori wedding bands!  unfortunately i had to send in my engagement ring so they could custom craft the wedding band to match perfectly.  i knew i was going to miss it but i really miss not having it on my finger.  hopefully it will only take a few weeks and then it will be back where it should be... on my left hand!  


in 2 weeks from tomorrow, michael and i will be on our way to las vegas!  michael surprised me with tickets as an early birthday present to see my guilty pleasure Kelly Clarkson in concert, spend time with rachael again and to see the Wynns' show Le Reve.  for those of you who know me, you know that i love to celebrate my birthday for the entire month of april! :)