I didn't plan it that way... it just happened.
As my love snores away, I'm writing tonight because I just can't seem to get to sleep. It's so strange... I'm exhausted everyday, and then BAM, I can't sleep because there is so much in my head.
I wanted to start writing again for two reasons. ONE: I'm engaged! I thought this would be a nice way to document the little things that happen when planning my wedding. I have been waiting a lifetime to plan a wedding and truth be told, no matter what I say, I am so very excited to be planning it. You can also go to http://www.mikeanderika.ourwedding.com/ to find our details and wedding party info.
TWO: Writing has always been an outlet for me and with my stress levels at an all time high, what better way vent. I'm still painting as well, except Mike and I do it together. Well, we took a class together. It was so fun. The place in McAllen is called the Tipsy Canvas and I would highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for a night out with drinks and creative fun. We can't wait to go back.
I tried to do most of the wedding planning during the summer, for the simple fact that I would be too busy during football season to get anything done. So far I have proven my theory correct. The things that I have checked off my list is: Wedding dress, church, reception, photo booth, photographer, invitations, and music(DJ and guitar player). There is still so many things to get done: Bridesmaids dresses, flowers, cake, ceremony music, and all the small details.
I have some of the details taken care of: Grooms gift, fathers gift, bridal shower favors(ongoing), rings, garter, and cake topper.
I pretty much have a cake picked out, I just need to go and place the order. Same as well for the flowers.
The bridal dresses are giving me the most problems only because my mother and I can't seem to come to an agreement. I want short. She wants long. I think we will have to compromise and get something in the middle because this is something that I feel really strongly about.
When we first got engaged, Mike and I spoke of a wedding in December. We knew we loved each other and wanted to be married as soon as possible. We both want children. We also thought that 6 months would be more than enough time to plan... but we were wrong. We opted for March but everywhere that I called for a reception was booked. As luck would have it, if we changed our date yet again, then the reception hall we originally wanted would help us out.
That's how we got our reception hall.
Mike's sister Ana, my mom, and I went to look for the perfect wedding dress. We took a Friday in the summer and practically went to every bridal store in the McAllen - Mission area. After trying on numerous dresses and getting a slight rope burn on my back from all the corsets, I narrowed it down to three. As the weeks went on I narrowed it down to 1 and went and made a deposit on the gown that I will be walking down the isle in.
There are still many things to be written about and I hope I can keep a steady blog about the happiest time in my life. I love Mike with all my heart and can't wait to be called Mrs. Gutierrez :)
