A day of wedding planning

We (and by "we" I mean myself, Aunt Margaret, Fiona and Jen) picked out the wedding cake today and it ROCKS! Absolutely gorgeous. Not your typical white lacy wedding cake. It's going to match our wedding colors of red and silver. We took a trip to the bakery to do a cake tasting and look at all the cakes they have on display. Most all the cakes were a variation of the same standard wedding cake. I wanted something different. As we were leaving, Aunt Margaret spotted one on a bottom corner shelf and we all agreed, that's the cake I'm looking for. Score one for the wedding committee.

Then we went shopping for Fiona's brides maid dress. She tried on seven dresses and we found one perfect for her. It's strapless but long and she looked so sophisticated and grown up. As James pointed out, we'll have a sign on her back that says "MINOR - STAY AWAY". Score two for the wedding committee.

One more thing

I am meeting my future in-laws in England next week. GULP!
I'll be spending a day alone (without James) with them in Oxford while I'm there for the week. Double gulp!

I know it's silly (because I'm just so damn wonderful) but, I am incredibly nervous about this. Their only son is moving 3600 miles away to a different country so that he can spend his life with me. I really want them to approve of me.

Obviously, I'll be on my best behavior. hahahaha

No really, I will be.

Here comes the bride

Okay, not for another 251 days (fingers crossed). But mostly, the wedding is planned.
Venue: check
Food: check
Photographer: check
DJ: check
Wedding dress: check
Processional song: check
First dance: check
Father/Daughter dance: My dad is still deciding

Still working on choosing a wedding planner and the flowers and a few other minor details.
The Brides Maids are chosen (Tonya, Cara, Jen and Fiona) and we're shopping for their dresses over the next few weeks.

The date is chosen but not guaranteed. It's now all up to Homeland Security who has our application to let James live here permanently. We're hoping this process doesn't take more than six months.

I am the happiest and luckiest girl living. James is an amazing boyfriend and he's going to be an even more amazing husband and eventually, dad.

I'm going to do my best to not let this blog become all about my wedding. But let's be honest, it will probably happen that way.

I apologize in advance.

Wedding cake tasting tomorrow.... mmmmm.... yummy.

Congratulations to me (and James)!

A week ago I turned 33 and became a bride to be. That's right, James proposed to me and of course, I said yes. We're getting married this coming winter.

There were times when I never thought I would be in a place where I was in love with someone who I felt positive about. Someone who I knew would treat me well forever. I have zero doubts about James and I therefore, I am the happiest girl - bride to be - ever.

Our engagement party was beautiful and fun. I'm happy, happy, happy.