Remember how I said my mind was “reeling”? All these little details are so jumbled up in my head. I think we might have found a photographer, my invitations and other things are a blessing, I’ve looked at cakes, and so much more! It seems like a long way away until November, but I just thought if I could get these big things taken care of now, I would be able to focus on smaller things closer to time and maybe (?) try to relax a little come time for the wedding. That might just be a big HA!, though…I guess we shall see!

Okay, remember when I said that there were two dresses at David’s that I liked? Well, the reason for this was that each one had **something** about it that I absolutely adored. Well…the day after the David’s visit, my momma and I went to Brides and Belles (a small bridal shop in Cartersville) to peek at what they had. Wellll, needless to say, I found THE dress there. The reason it is THE dress is because it had BOTH things the dresses from David’s had!!! Yeah! When I put it on, I just KNEW- there wasn’t a doubt in the world–it fit like it had been made for me. Soooo, we ordered it! I also found bridesmaids dresses and flower girl dresses there. They are going to be so beautiful on…Now we have a local place with that small town personal feel. I’m really happy with my decision and can’t wait to wear it! Shane- don’t be too surprised if you come home one day after the wedding and I’m just walking around the house in my dress. Just kidding (well, sorta!)

What fun!

Also, my mind is now just REELING with ideas for the wedding!

Momma, Aunt Amber, and I went wedding dress shopping today! I’ve waited 25 years to try on bridal gowns and didn’t waste a second to go after the proposal just 3 days ago! I’ve had two pictures from magazines cut out for over a year and knew what style dress I was wanting. I walked into David’s Bridal and upon entering saw “the dress” hanging up on display. It’s like the dress knew I was coming and was there to greet me or something. It was literally the first dress I saw and even after trying on several other stunning gowns (one other in particular that I still love), I am still crazy about this dress. I got to talk to Shane on the phone as I was wearing it and it just made me feel so loved and so special to be doing two such wonderful things at the same time (feeling pretty and talking to the one I love). It was so funny trying to get in and out of those things, though! There were SO many layers on the dress that it was a small miracle each time I actually managed to get one on. All the undergarments and snapping and buttoning and tieing and shifting……Whew! It was a workout–but well worth it! We also had fun picking out bridesmaids’ dresses, flower girls dresses, Momma’s dress (she’s a hottie in it), and even tuxes! Well, if nothing else, we are all going to look good!

Shane, thanks so much for loving me and giving me this chance to have such a wonderful, special day with loved ones.

I’M A BRIDE!! (I said this so many times today—like I was the only one at David’s BRIDAL or something…oh well…I’m a bride!)