half update...pics to follow

So I'm at work looking out the window at the blizzard like conditions. Ahh michigan weather. So I have really been slacking on the scrapbook front but I've been a little busy though with wedding stuff and christmas. Speaking of christmas I am super excited for it this year. The house is all decorated and I am actually hosting it for the first time. I really am excited to see levis face Christmas morning!

I FOUND MY DRESS!

Here is a link to my dress!

THE DRESS! <--- click here

I felt absolutely beautiful in this dress. It even made me cry. I absolutely was blown away by the shop as well. They were so helpful and wonderful. After going to david's bridal and being devastated by everything about it, this was a breath of fresh air. Their shop is so modern and unique and everything I ever pictured. They even came in on a sunday just for me. It was such a great experience.

www.reneeaustins.com

I can't wait to get married!

Wedding Ideas & Plans

So I have really gotten quite a bit of planning done lately.

We have found our reception location and are narrowing down our ceremony

location. We also found our cake vendor. Below is a picture similar to what we want.

A four tier cake with buttercream frosting with black bands around the bases of the tiers.

I want a few more gerbera dasies decorating each layer though. We plan to have five

dozen pink frosted cupckes with black sprinkles. I think instead of the tacky statues

on top we are opting for a silver "S" with rhinestones on it.

If you haven't figured it out yet our colors are Pink & Black!

We would like to use black linens and pink accents.

As for flowers we are going to use an array of pink and possibly

white gerbera dasies as well as white and pink roses.

My boquet will be two dozen long stem white roses.

I have already began purchasing the square glass centerpeice vases.

I found them at target for a steal! $3.32 each! They are priced wrong and I even called to enquire about it and they confirmed the price was $3.32 but on the website they are $13.29 weird huh?

I really like the look with black and pink ribbon wrapped around the middle of the vase and a loose bunch

of gerberas probably 8-10 and then maybe a "S" decal that is sparkly on the front.

I also like the floating flower idea.

We are doing Chinese for dinner as well as a chocolate fountain and candy station.

I think everyone will have their sweet tooth fufilled!

As for favors I am really in love with the Jones Soda idea. It is kinda pricy though.

I also like the idea of making chocolate apples and dipping them in mini pink m&m's.

We really want everyone to enjoy themselves so we plan on having a DJ for the whole night,

as well as ice skating, swimming, and a sitting area.

The venue we have has both a skating rink and pool with lifegaurds.

So the kids will stay busy and out of trouble.

We will be doing a full bar and a signature drink something that is pink and fruity.

The bridesmaids will be in black floor length dresses with pink sashes.

They will have gerbera dasies wraped with black ribbon and will have their hair in up do's.

My dress will most likely be a strapless sweetheart neckline dress with a tulle ball gown look.

Here are a few that I like.

Well thats all I have for now, sorry I haven't posted in so long, I have just been so busy!

Planning....

As much as I am enjoying planning my wedding, it is very stressful! I really think that it is going to be easier once we find a venue. We thought we were going to use castle farms but they don't have our date open. I am really interested in Timberlee Hills though. It is perfect, beautiful fall scenery with an outdoor view as well as a perfect indoor reception layout. I can already picture walking down the aisle to my love of my life levi. I can't beleive how fast everything is falling into place. It seems like just yesterday I was wishing he would pop the question, and now look at us. I just hope everything continues to go smoothly. I am excited that a few friends (even a new long distance one) are also enjoying the newly engaged feeling and planning. I think when all is said and done it will be perfect.

IM ENGAGED!!

I am finally engaged to the love of my life!

Levi asked me to marry him on sat october 3rd.

We are planning on our wedding being october 2nd 2010!

I am the happiest girl in the world. I hope I have this feeling forever. I am so ready to marry levi. I will definately be busy in the next year planning our perfect wedding but it is a dream come true!

Engagement pictures will be posted soon!