Wedding plans, wedding plans, and more wedding plans.

It's been a complete whirlwind around here since I published my last post!  I've been trying to post something new all week, but every time I think about blogging, there is either something that I need to work on for school, the wedding, or I'm just too tired to stay awake and write out my thoughts, so I end up going to bed instead. Thankfully, I have finally managed to find a few minutes to eat some lunch and write a quick post before getting back to my schoolwork this afternoon. 

The wedding plans are going very well and we've already accomplished so much on our to do list! Cindy made out a wedding plan checklist and we were able to check off several major things this past week and weekend.  

For a quick overview: 

The wedding invitations went out last Monday morning, we've found and purchased all the bridesmaid dresses and tuxs for the groomsmen, we ordered the programs and the cake, worked on the guest seating, the music, the favors, and we went shopping for wedding shoes over the weekend. 

 

{My new black heels for the wedding.  I found them on clearance for $15.00!}

Daddy and Cindy have planned the wedding service and met with the minister, and the pianist has been secured. The flowers are also being taken care of, and Cindy's bridal bouquet has been chosen, arrangements have been made with the photographer, and I'll (hopefully) be taking some bridal portraits of Cindy before the ceremony at the church on that Saturday.  

{Andrew getting "fitted" for his tux the other day.  He looks thrilled, doesn't he?  Haha.}

Also, the reception menu has been planned, and this week, we've started preparing some of the food.  We're planning on freezing all of it until the week of the wedding and then we hope to transport it to the church when we go decorate everything a few days before the big day. 

{We found some pretty white lace the other day at Joann's for a wedding project.  Super excited about it!}

Katie is also in the process of re-making the flower girl dress and Cindy's wedding dress.  Cindy's grandmother made her dress and the flower girl dress, but we're changing both of them to look the same.  It's a big undertaking, but I'm sure it will get done in time.  Please be praying for Katie's stress level and that she will be able to complete each dress in time.  

 We're so thankful that everything is going well and that we've already accomplished so much on our list.  There is so much more to get done, but I think we should be able to complete everything in time. :)

Please continue to pray for us during this transition time.  We're all excited, yet at the same time  realize it is going to be a huge adjustment with new challenges.  Thank you for your prayers and sweet encouraging words during this time!  You know how special you all are to me and I'm so glad that I get to share this exciting time with all of you.  I hope to be able to post more wedding details in the next few days.

The countdown has begun.  The wedding is in exactly 17 days.  April 28th, 2012.


"Breathe, Emily.  Just breathe..." :)