So I had my final meeting with Father Henry about the ceremony and the "meat" of what this whole hoopla is all about. He gave me a skeleton template, a booklet to read for choosing readings and prayers and a certificate that allows us a discount on our marriage license. I'm so excited to pick out the readings and choose our vows.....awwww.
Of course it has to be difficult. I think we'll be "building" our vows out of the various choices we were given. I can't wait to start to put this together. I'll update on the final choices.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Countdown begins
At the 30 day mark I have decided that I will no longer post dates, because frankly, I've just forgotten. So the posts that will come leading up to the wedding are in no particular order (unless I happen to blog about it the day it happens).
You have been officially notified.
You have been officially notified.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Hanging out with the Creazzos
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The stars have somehow aligned and I've been so lucky to be able to spend time with some of the closest friends and family who live far away from me. Laura, her husband and kids happened to be in Atlanta for this weekend, and we were able to meet up and have dinner tonight.
We have the uncanny ability to pick up right where we left off, no matter how much time passes between our meetings. I always love being "Aunt Alicia" to her three amazing kids and being with their family. Laura is one of my oldest friends and I'm so glad she agreed to stand with me as part of my bridal party.
The stars have somehow aligned and I've been so lucky to be able to spend time with some of the closest friends and family who live far away from me. Laura, her husband and kids happened to be in Atlanta for this weekend, and we were able to meet up and have dinner tonight.
We have the uncanny ability to pick up right where we left off, no matter how much time passes between our meetings. I always love being "Aunt Alicia" to her three amazing kids and being with their family. Laura is one of my oldest friends and I'm so glad she agreed to stand with me as part of my bridal party.
Catching up with Aunt Susie, Trace and Elijah
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Al, mom, Lyle and I went down to Fayetteville to meet up with Aunt Susie, Tracey and her son Elijah. We had lunch together, chatted and just hung out with each other. I miss them so much and appreciate every moment that we get to spend together.
http://picasaweb.google.com/alicia.benson/289VisitWithSusieAndTracie#
I'm so excited that I was able to finally meet Elijah and can't wait to see Aunt Susie and Uncle Gil in June for the wedding.
Al, mom, Lyle and I went down to Fayetteville to meet up with Aunt Susie, Tracey and her son Elijah. We had lunch together, chatted and just hung out with each other. I miss them so much and appreciate every moment that we get to spend together.
http://picasaweb.google.com/alicia.benson/289VisitWithSusieAndTracie#
I'm so excited that I was able to finally meet Elijah and can't wait to see Aunt Susie and Uncle Gil in June for the wedding.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Special Delivery....
Since I've discovered the goldmine that is the Trash to Treasure board on the Knot, it's been like Christmas on a daily basis. I've been working on the details now of the wedding since most of the big stuff has been taken care of. I've gotten easels, acrylic gems for table decor, gold frames, gold plastic easels, table linens, an orange parasol, a red sox garter set, escort card frames, a polaroid camera, a chandelier and a feather headpiece. Whew!
I've been super lucky that during the entire process, I've only been burned by one seller. These boards are an awesome resource and I'm so excited that I was able to find some amazing deals. The bonus is that after June 13th, I can sell most of it and get some money back. Totally a win win. I've also been able to purchase pretty much all of the "little things" that I wanted, so now it's a matter of starting to put everything together.
However, at this point, I'm just wishing that the days would fly by. I'm so ready to be out of the "planning" stage and just be married.
I've been super lucky that during the entire process, I've only been burned by one seller. These boards are an awesome resource and I'm so excited that I was able to find some amazing deals. The bonus is that after June 13th, I can sell most of it and get some money back. Totally a win win. I've also been able to purchase pretty much all of the "little things" that I wanted, so now it's a matter of starting to put everything together.
However, at this point, I'm just wishing that the days would fly by. I'm so ready to be out of the "planning" stage and just be married.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Our 44th President
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inauguration day! There's a bit of an energetic humming in the house this morning and such an excitement of hope.
I actually watched the inauguration festivities from work while streaming CNN live. It's pretty cool to be a part of such a historic moment. I got a little teary, I have to say.
In wedding news, my Knot checklist keeps screaming at me "OVERDUE!". Yes, that's right, still no final guestlist. Yeah, you heard right....but that's ok. We're sending out Save the Dates anyway. I have a goal set, so I'm looking forward to meeting it and getting this one part completed.
Here's to a completed guest list.....some day before the invites get sent.
Inauguration day! There's a bit of an energetic humming in the house this morning and such an excitement of hope.
I actually watched the inauguration festivities from work while streaming CNN live. It's pretty cool to be a part of such a historic moment. I got a little teary, I have to say.
In wedding news, my Knot checklist keeps screaming at me "OVERDUE!". Yes, that's right, still no final guestlist. Yeah, you heard right....but that's ok. We're sending out Save the Dates anyway. I have a goal set, so I'm looking forward to meeting it and getting this one part completed.
Here's to a completed guest list.....some day before the invites get sent.
My crinny!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Ok, for those of you who have not been subjected to the strange vocabulary of the wedding underworld....
The crinoline I purchased has arrived. I had this idea of purchasing one and dyeing it a beautiful purple color, just to have something special underneath my white dress.
I was trolling the boards on the Knot and lo and behold, a previous bride was selling a one size fits all purple crinoline. YAY!!!!
I got a great deal, it fits and it's a really cool color. As it gets closer to the wedding, I figured that I could add more dye to it if I wanted it to be a richer color, but for now, I'm pretty stoked that I got such a great deal.
Wooo!
Ok, for those of you who have not been subjected to the strange vocabulary of the wedding underworld....
The crinoline I purchased has arrived. I had this idea of purchasing one and dyeing it a beautiful purple color, just to have something special underneath my white dress.
I was trolling the boards on the Knot and lo and behold, a previous bride was selling a one size fits all purple crinoline. YAY!!!!
I got a great deal, it fits and it's a really cool color. As it gets closer to the wedding, I figured that I could add more dye to it if I wanted it to be a richer color, but for now, I'm pretty stoked that I got such a great deal.
Wooo!
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