Blushing Bride

The first dance...

     Have you heard about that show on TLC called "Rock the Reception?"  It is all about the Bride and Groom working with a choreographer to come up with a funny and unique first dance.  And its most always a surprise. Here's a funny video I found like that on youtube.com
     I just think its one of the funniest things.  I think I'd still want my first slow dance, but this idea would be just as memorable.
    I know it won't happen for me, but if any of you other Brides are interested, there are plenty of ideas for dances on youtube.com.  Scott would never go for something like that. Its hard enough to get him to dance most times.

Ready to give up...

    I've been trying to lose weight for the past two months. I can't believe its actually been two months of workouts and sensible eating, but it has been.  I've lost 8 lbs. I think I need to realize that I am the way I am. I know if I worked out 4 hours a day with a personal trainer and had a dietitian like all of those Hollywood stars I'd have been at my goal weight, but realistically I can't do that.
     Its frustrating. It really is.  I got a exercise plan set up by a personal trainer at my gym, and by her calculations if I stuck to my calorie allowance and worked out at least an hour a day I would have lost 18 lbs by now.  Well, I definitely haven't been going to the gym everyday. Some weeks are better than others but right now I am aiming for at least 3 times.  And food... I like food.  I don't want to diet... I'm just cutting back. I'm sure I could do more if I had a workout buddy everyday after work, but I don't so I get lazy.  And my dogs are even getting lazy.  They used to be a big encouragement.  Each time I'd put my running shoes on I'd have Ruby and Finnegan all excited for a walk. Now, I'm lucky if they even get up. Maybe its the weather?
    I'm going to keep to it, but I'm just going to be realistic.  I said in my mind I'd like to be 40 lbs lighter... and I know that's a lot of weight to lose, so I'm aiming more for 20 lbs.  So 12 more to go. And I've got lot's of time to do it. Being more active has been good for me even if the pounds aren't falling off me.  I'm not huffing and puffing up stairs, and I'm sure I could run a few laps around the block without collapsing.
     So... a comment from Pam said the next thing I should do is look for a dress.  I think I will. And I will have it taken in if I lose a few extra pounds.  And if I don't, that's fine too.  I am who I am, big butt and all.

Keeping busy...

    4 days have gone by since the last time I blogged. Wow! Time flies. My mind hasn't been on the wedding stuff for a few days (surprise, surprise).  My uncle was inducted into the Oshawa Walk of Fame on Saturday at the re-opening of the Regent Theatre.  That was a fun night.
(My uncle, Howard Swinson is on the right).

     I don't know why I didn't blog on Sunday, other than pure laziness. Although I was nursing a fresh injury.
My mom and I took my two dogs for a walk with the other dog Scott and I were sitting for the weekend and my dog Ruby and the other dog (Ruby's brother) Dakota took me for a trip.  They both started to run and I tried to stop them and couldn't so I went flying.  My ribs are pretty bruised.
     Then bad news yesterday. Scott's family dog Dallas past away. If you're not a dog lover like I clearly am you might not understand.  But the news was pretty upsetting.  R.I.P. Dally Wally! xoxo

    I promise to blog about more things on the wedding soon.

Am I missing something?

     We have the hall booked.  The ceremony site is booked.  We've got our caterer... and we've given deposits for all of those things.  Its 11 months until the wedding.  What should I be doing now? I want to plan things, but I feel like maybe I am getting too far ahead to get more things in order now.  Or should I have more things planned?
    I appreciate all the comments from everyone who reads this.  So please... what am I missing? Should I just relax? Or should I be doing something with my time?
    Pam, now that work isn't so hectic, let's head down to the ceremony site one day next week.  I am freaking that it might be too small.  Its my perfect spot in my mind...but if it doesn't work I need to get on to plan B.

Veil...

    What's the purpose of wearing a veil? I've researched this a bit.  Back in the day, a long time ago... Greek and Roman brides wore a veil because they were scared of evil spirits and demons. Brides didn't wear white. They dressed in bright colours, which were believed to fight off that sort of thing.  The veils of Roman brides were red.  Since the colour obsured the girl's vision, this led to another tradition, the father walking his daughter down the aisle. That's how the tradition happened with the bride being given away by her father. But what's with the veil now?

     In arranged marriages, the veil once acted as a screen to block the bride's face from her husband-to-be. The groom didn't see what his bride looked like until he lifted the veil. And still the custom of wearing a veil continues now when people know each other and most times nowadays live together. Its like the white wedding dress that used to mean chastity. Virginity...it isn't so likely when it comes to brides in the 21st century, is it?

    Why do we follow these traditions? What do they mean now? A white wedding dress to me is just the norm. I can't imagine not wearing a white dress.  Maybe it will be off-white, but I won't be wearing any other shades from the colour wheel.  And the veil? I honestly don't understand why brides wear the veil if they don't have it covering their face?
     I know Scott knows what I look like.  In fact, he sees my face everyday and I'm sure he has it burned into his brain (poor guy), but still I think if I choose to wear a veil I want it covering my face. Not for the whole ceremony or anything, but just until after I get down the aisle... I think. If I decide not to do that, its safe to say I won't be wearing a veil just for decoration. No offense to any bride's who did, but I just don't get it. I don't want a veil ruining my pretty hair style if its not serving a purpose.

The bachelor party...

     It always seems I have something to blog about after watching a t.v. show.  This time it was Beverly Hills 90210... the original series. Friday's episode on TV Tropolis had Kelly and Brandon fighting about Brandon going to a bachelor party.  My dad just recently went to his friend's stag.  It was a poker night.
Do guys still do the whole stripper bachelor party thing? On 90210, Kelly was upset with the fact that there was a stripper at the party.  Brandon said  it was a guy thing. I don't think I could get mad at Scott if there was a stripper at his bachelor party, but it would make me feel a bit uncomfortable.  Its just strange to think that that's what they would want on their last night being single. Girls, what do we do?

Budget conscious...

     Our puppy Finnegan tore up our carpet really good this time. He broke out of his cage and pulled up the carpet in our living room until it stretched right across the room.  Scott and I have decided we need to get it replaced.  Its just another thing that needs to be done around our house that will take money away from our wedding budget. 
     I was watching Rich Bride, Poor Bride on Slice this morning.  The couple on the show was on a tight budget. They decided to buy their flowers from the grocery store.  Their wedding planner was completely against it, but I have to say they did look really nice.  I may have to look into that. 
     I haven't been over to the catering company to decide on the meal selections yet.  I think I'll have to do that soon. While I'm there I need to find out what sort of decorations they have.  Heydenshore is a blank slate and it will definitely need some decorations.  Cheap ones mind you.

Close call...

     As you all know, yesterday was election day... aka one of the longest days for the media.  I didn't get home until almost 2 a.m. and when I did I was so tired and out of sorts that I took all of my jewelery off in a rush.  I woke up this morning and I couldn't find my engagement ring.  I couldn't find it anywhere. And of course, to make things worse Scott just happened to be awake. He seemed peeved because he doesn't understand why I take it off before bed every night. I know I shouldn't take it off, but I just can't sleep with it on. I looked in all the regular places I usually leave it, but I had no luck.  Panicking, I tore through my dresser drawers and through out the bathroom.  I ended up finding it under a dog toy. I still can't find the necklace I wore last night.  The search continues tonight...

Catch up...

     Its been a few days since I've posted.  I went up to Owen Sound to visit one my good friends and now one of my bridesmaids Kaleena.  It was a lot of fun.  It had been awhile since I had seen her.  The last time was on her wedding day.  Since then she's had a baby.  His name is Maddox and I can honestly say he is one of the most gorgeous babies I've ever seen.
     It was fun catching up and she offered some input for the wedding.  And her friend Jen just got married in August.  She went on a Hawaiian cruise for her honeymoon. She said it was nice but 12 days was too long. 

Gone bad...

     I'm not much of a dieter but like I said before I'm trying hard to lose a few pounds before I go wedding dress shopping.  Breakfast is usually something small for me, a banana or a yogurt...maybe a granola bar.  This week I decided to change things up. Eggs are good for you right? Well, the third day of my egg for breakfast diet and I got sick.  So sick! It was a bad egg.  I can't even think about eating another egg. I just want to feel better.  Pepto is my new best friend.

     On a side note, thanks for everyone's comments on the wedding toppers. I really like the second one as well.  Now that I've been looking at cakes I'm not sure if we'll really even be able to have one though.  Maybe it can be incorporated into the cake I like.  It's not your regular cake.. I can't find a picture of it, or else I'd post it. It's a wedding cake that looks like a flower pot and the flowers are cupcakes.  Sounds strange, but it was so cool.  My mom and I saw it at the wedding show the Holiday Inn had a few weeks ago.