Thursday, October 16, 2014

Don't Stress Me Out, Sam

Just got off the phone with my tailor, who has been in possession of the most gorgeous wedding dress of all time since August 7th. He was out of town due to a passing of a cousin and then fell ill with the stomach flu! But he promises that he will be working on my dress and will call me at the end of this month or the first part of the next.

I asked him if I should come and pick up my dress and take it somewhere else, if that would be easier for him, and he said no no no, I'm going to do it. Really, Sam? Really? Promise me!!! PROMISE. Because the one big thing that needs to be there at the wedding - other than the people, of course - is the DARN DRESS!!

*this is my nervous face*

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Time Flies

80 days.

Last night we had a big discussion - the biggest one yet - and we made a big decision. It was a decision I had already made in my heart, but one that we hadn't really talked about. And it needed to be talked about. So with that behind us, we move forward with love and a bright future.

I was supposed to drive down to Charlotte tomorrow to meet with the wedding coordinator but with the four consecutive weeks of travel that have just concluded, I cannot get from point A to point B right now. A phone conversation it is, and we will reach point B via telephone instead of in person.

I'm very tired. And I'm very overwhelmed. And life is quite messy, at the moment (literally and figuratively). But it is about to all change for the better, and I am so very, very, very excited about that. My heart is happy, even if my brain is on overdrive.

I should really be trying to eat better, too. That would help. That's always the first thing to go when life gets crazy.

The save the dates have long been sent. The invitations are sitting to my left, so beautiful and and perfect for us. The stamps are even there, just waiting to do their job. I love it! It's happening. This marriage that I've dreamt of. The funny thing, though, is that we are already living the marriage. What will change after we exchange vows? It will be official, and for some reason that matters to me so much. I will be his wife. He will be my husband. We will pronounce our love in front of God and the world.

For now, I must finalize with the caterer. I must track down my wedding dress - which is absolutely terrifying. The tailor was supposed to call me mid-September, and now it is October and he has not yet called. He needs a nudge, I suspect. I don't like that at all.

There are centerpieces to be finished and we have a plan to get the bridesmaids dresses and the flower girl/ring bearer suited up properly. I have so much done already, and I am so excited to finalize all of the details and then just ..... smoothly...... have the best wedding ever. Expectations may be a bit high. Aren't they always?