Today is the Day!

Today I get to try on my wedding dress! And not the size 3 times too big for me, using clamps to get it to fit right. And not the sample dress that every bride in Columbus has tried on. No, this one is ALL MINE! I'm mostly excited, but a little nervous. I know I haven't gained weight since November, if anything, I've lost a few lbs. But I'm wondering if the work in the gym for the past 6 weeks will pay off. Probably too soon for results, but I feel great.

My MOH Erica will also be with me as well as Lynne, my future mother-in-law.

Stay tuned!

Save the Dates > Ordered

These have finally been ordered. 4 weeks late, I'm hoping to get these out this week. I'm so happy with the way they turned out!

The Dress is In!

I received a letter in the mail over the weekend that my dress was in. Wow! It's really starting to feel real now. I scheduled my dress fitting in a few weeks when my maid of honor Erica will be in town. Fred's mom Lynne, will also come with me to see the dress for the first time. I know I'll love it even more when I try it on this time in my size, and not six sizes too big. :)

Invitations Are Ordered

I met our printer for a short meeting to finalize quantities before she places the order for paper. We'll make design decisions in a few weeks when the paper is in. I brought in some samples and ribbon I've had my eye on. I went home and looked at some ribbon I've collected over the past few weeks. Do you see a recurring theme?


I also got inspired and made a card. I love my "a"!

Time To Kick It Up a Notch

I've been fortunate enough to be working with a personal trainer for the last 4 weeks. We have a beautiful fitness center at Scotts and really had no more excuses not to work out. So with the wedding in 5+ months, it was time to get back into a regular exercise routine. It feels great to be back in the gym and hopefully with my new active routine and better food choices, I'll see a difference.

But now, it's time to kick it up a notch. I've lost a few pounds just from eating better, but I want to see more change. I'm determined to look my best on my wedding day. So whenever I need motivation, I imagine what I'd like to look like and it keeps me going.

Happy workouts!

Would You Like 2 Queens or a King?

I've been very productive this week! One of the things crossed off the list are hotels blocks. I've had my eye on the Hilton at Polaris from the day they broke ground, hoping one day, I'd get to stay in it. Come September, I will! They offer a customized website where our guests can easily book their room.

Hilton Columbus Polaris

Spring Time Tease

Finally! A day of warmth! Excited about being outside without a heavy coat and seeing the sun, we took the bears for a walk at their favorite park. We're all very excited that winter will soon be long gone.

6 Months to the Day!

Where did the time go? Wow! I've been counting since day one!

First Registry Experience

We survived our first registry! Crate & Barrel did a great job helping first time couples set up their registry. The event started early, 9:45 when the stores are closed to the public, with coffee, breakfast foods and even mimosas! They gave us a store tour and set us on our way. Fred enjoyed being the scanner controller. We were indecisive on some things so we'll have to revisit them, but we got the hang of it. So after 2.5 hours of scanning, deciding, envisioning how it will all fit together, we were done.

Mimosa in hand.

Fred scanning in some pans.