346 Days To Go

Well, there are 346 days left till we say "I Do."  Today the last 2 BM, Kelly and Kristin were able to try on the BM dresses.  I think I am going to do 3 in one and 3 in the other.  The dresses are so comfy and I can't wait to see everyone in them on the big day!!  Here are both dresses, they are from David's Bridal.

Also, today I tried on MY dress for everyone that came with us and we ran into some good family friends who also go to see me in it.  I was so excited because we placed the order for it!!!  They say it should be here by mid-February but there is a possiblity that it could be in sooner!!  I can't wait to see my actual dress, the one that is just for me and that actually fits!!

This past week my mom and I went to The Event Place and The Towncenter, both in Fayetteville.  Between the two we liked The Event Place better.  We still have to go and visit the Quail Barn before we can make an offical decision on the Reception Site.  Today we also stopped by a family friend's home and picked up some things that they used at their daughter's reception this summer that they are letting us use for our reception!!  Also, I think I have decided on the invitations that we will be using and how they are going to look.  I am excited about working on those here in the near future.  I think we have decided on how we are going to do the Save-The-Dates also, but we just have to pick a picture and the final design.  Each time I have looked at our pictures I pick a different one.  I think my mom and I picked out 10 different ones just today!!  Another fun thing that we did today was listen to songs that we could use during the ceremony and then at the reception for the different dances.  My mom was sad when she realized that the "Mom" songs weren't for her...that they were for the Mother-Son dance!!!

Well that is all for now, I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!!!  I know I have A LOT to be thankful for!!

Progress

Well, I finally feel like we are making some dents into our super long checklist!!  My mom and I have scheduled meetings with The TownCenter and The Event Place both in Fayetteville and after Thanksgiving I will be meeting with The Quail Barn in Bentonville.  I know it sounds weird, but I am really thinking the Quail Barn is going to be the Reception Site.  It is a barn out in Bentonville has stained concrete floors and corigated (sp?) metal walls.  It is basically in a big open field.  Sounds like everything I want, but of course we have to go check it out first!!  I know it is number one on my Dad's list...it is only $350.00 a steal I know!!!  Next, Michael got in touch with one of his Aunts to sing, we are still trying to figure out what she is going to sing.  Michael contacted the DJ, he is an Alum of SigEp that has his own DJ business, super nice guy!!!  I have decided on THE DRESS!!!  I have tried it on several times and my mom and I had plans to go to Brinkley AR so I could try on more, just to make sure.  However, my friend Meggie was in town this past weekend and we went to David's Bridal and she tried the BM Dresses on and I tried on MY DRESS and I decided that I don't want to put anymore on!!!  My mom and I just have to go up and order it, most likely over Thanksgiving Break because that is when we will have time.  I still am not 100% sure what I am going to do about the BM Dresses...there are 2 that I really like, just waiting for all of the girls to try it on so I can have everyone's opinion. Last but not least.....our ENGAGEMENT PICTURES ARE IN!!!!  Ahhh I love love love them!!!  You can check out a few at Benfield's Blog and if you want to see the rest, just let me know and I can post the link and password for all of our pictures!!  Well that is all for now...the semester is almost over so hopefully more planning will be able to take place!!!

365 Days to go....Well really 363 days to go!!!

It's official, this time next year I will be NATALIE IVERS ahhh I can't wait!!!  This past Friday, November 6th the day we will be married next year, Michael, my parents, his mom, his grandparents, and I went up to the church around 5:30ish.  We figured out exactly how we want the lights to be and we waited to the right time.  We decided on 6:00!!!  I mean I think it might have been like 5:57ish but we rounded and went with 6.  I can't wait to see what this year brings and how all of my ideas and plans will come together to make our day the BEST day ever!!!  I also used everyone, except Grandon (Michael's Grandpa) to decide where I think I want the wedding party to stand.  My dad made an excellent bridesmaid and Michael didn't enjoy it as much.  Also, my dad used some very fancy decorative words to describe some decorations (lacy ruffly bows..haha)  After we decided the time we waited for Michael's aunt and uncle to meet us so we could all go to dinner.  We went to Las Palmas in Rogers...my family eats there every Sunday and my mom has joked about having the Rehearsal Dinner there.  Well our friend Emilio who always hooks us up there said he could "shoot the place down for us" translation they can shut the place down for just us.  We had a great time drinking margaritas and discussing wedding plans.  I am so happy that our families get along so well with one another.  It makes me feel good knowing that Michael and I have 2 families that care for us and love us so much!!  Well, we are still waiting on our link for our photos, but Dale asked his gf Meredith to marry him last week so I understand if it takes a little bit!!!  OH and big news from Michael...he has asked a few of his friends to be in the wedding party, a GIANT step in the right direction!!!  I am hoping to be able to be able to go visit a couple of reception sites in the next couple of weeks so we can get that out of the way.  Thats all the news for now!!

Engagement Pictures

Today Michael, Dickson, and I went and had some pictures taken!!!  Dale and Lauren from Benfield Photography met us on Old Main lawn and we began!!  First, we took some pictures with us and Dickson and then some with just us...Dickson was tied to the tree.  He didn't like that so much.  Oh and when we first got there, he of course pooped awesome..not!!!  Then we changed clothes and headed to the library and took some inbetween the columns and then a few around the trees there by the library.  Next, we headed to a cool black/gray painted building off of the square and then to a creepy little apartment building Dale said they looked great, I can't wait to see them!!!  Next, we changed clothes and went to a bike/walking trail then we were off to a field.  We were driving to the field that they normally use, but they spotted a new one on the way and so we stopped pulled into a randomers driveway and trecked out to the field.  It was kinda wet so Lauren ended up taking off her shoes, she was braver than I would have been!!  We had so much fun taking the pictures and can't wait to see them.  Dale said he would have them ready in a week or so...as soon as I have the link, I will post it for all to see!! Oh and check out his blog because I am sure he will put a few of them up on it.  I can't wait to see them!!!