Blushing Bride

Back to work...

    My holidays are over. Today is my first day back to work and I've got an awful cold. It makes me wish for a honeymoon right about now.  I was so bored at the beginning of my time off.. but then when I got used to being lazy, it was kind of nice.
    Scott and I had a great Christmas.  We spent time with both of our families. And there was some wedding talk. Especially when I got together with my girlfriends. I'm going to go try on wedding dresses. It makes me pretty nervous. My friend Jordan said she had a really great service at Bliss Bridal in Whitby, so I'm going to make an appointment over there at some point when I'm feeling better.

Aruba anyone?

     I got a great comment from a reader named Michelle. She mentioned that Aruba is a great place to go during the fall because there are no hurricanes. Who's been to Aruba? I'd love some feedback.
Is there all inclusive resorts? Any recommendations on hotels to stay at? I'd love to hear about it!

Our reception venue...

    Scott and I are having our wedding reception at Heydenshore Pavilion in Whitby.  Its right on the shore of Lake Ontario. Its a pretty popular venue in Durham Region.  I'm actually hoping someone will read this who has had their wedding at Heydenshore... I'd love to see pictures of how the hall was decorated.
    You can see pictures of the venue on the Town of Whitby's website.
    And if you're a decorator who's been in that hall before, I'd love to see photos.
    I'll post them on my blog.

Decorating...

    I went out yesterday and bought a bunch of Christmas decorations to decorate the main floor of our house. Our Christmas tree is in the rec room so when you walk into our house it looks like we don't celebrate the holidays. so I went out and bought tons of stuff.  Or so I thought there was tons...
    I decorated my main floor, telling Scott when he came downstairs it'd be a winter wonderland.  I was wrong.  I didn't buy nearly enough.  It looks so sad.  Pretty, but sad.  It made me realize that I will need help decorating the hall for our wedding.  I thought I might be able to handle it, but I can't even handle decorating my house.
    The only thing I am going to do for the wedding is table cloths.  I don't want to pay the extra fee for a coloured table cloth so I'm going to go to a fabric store and just by fabric to drape over the tables.
Getting the measurements and figuring out how many pieces of fabric I'll need is another story.

Honeymooning...

    Here are 3 useful tips for couples on their honeymoon...courtesy of The Knot.

	1. Manage Mishaps Have three copies of your passport -- one to keep in your room, one in your pocket, and give another copy to a friend or family member at home. If you're traveling to an exotic locale make sure that you're cleared with the appropriate vaccinations and medications before you go.
	2. Maximize Suitcase Space Pack the heaviest items toward the bottom of your luggage and leave the light sweaters for the top. Stuff socks and undergarments into purses and bags to help keep their shape, and share your bathroom basics like shampoo and soap. Finally, don't forget to bring an extra bag so you can stock up on souvenirs!
	3. Stress-Proof Your Trip Plan ahead: sketch out the trip together and create a budget before you leave. And don't over-plan every day -- you'll want some time to catch up on all the sleep you've missed during the hectic wedding planning process. Respect his interests too. If he wants to snorkel and you'd rather hang on the beach, plan to split up for a few hours, then meet back up for a romantic dinner date.

 

Cheap tips..

     Here are some tips I found to use while planning my own wedding on a very tight budget:   Tips for a Planning Cheap Wedding

Vows...

    Traditional or make up our own? Scott wants traditional... I'm not so sure.  Here are some tips I found if you're planning on writing your own.
Consider these questions when writing your vows:

• When and where did you first meet?
• What was the state of your life before the two of you met?
• At what point did you realize you were in love? Describe the feeling.
• What inspires you about your loved one?
• What life goals and dreams do you share?
• What have you learned from each other?
• What qualities make your love unique? What qualities will keep it strong?
• How has your view of the world changed since you fell in love?
• What do you most look forward to about life with this person?
• What are some special moments in your relationship? Use them all, even the sad times as well as the happy, moving, or profound.
• What happened the day you asked her to marry you? How did you feel?