2 Years!

Yesterday I tried to post but... stupid Blogger was acting up. So here is my anniversary post, a day late.

2 years ago, yesterday, Brad and I were having one of the best, most memorable days of our life. We told the world that we wanted to be together and love each other till death do us part. I often think of that day. The happiness and love that surrounded us was more then I ever expected. I have many wonderful memories of our wedding day.

Since then, we have made many more wonderful memories. I wouldn't trade a day in between June 7th, 2008 and now. Even when we fight and especially when we float on that cloud. I love that two years in there are days that I still float on a cloud of love.

Thank you for two years and I hope we have many, many more together. I love you more every day and am so glad that I am who you chose to spend the rest of your life with. Happy anniversary!

Wedding Three

We spent the night before hanging out at a hotel with the girls. Friday morning we were up and eating waffles. Hair appointments started at 10 and with 6 girls to get hair done, I was impressed with how quickly we were done. Hotel rooms were clean and packed up and we were out of there by 2:30. After a quick stop at Panera, we had lunch in hand and Erin tucked away minutes before Jake and company rounded the corner to the church.

After we ate, Kelly and I steamed the dresses. Let me say, I have no idea how I have lived so long without a steamer! It was amazing. We did makeup and accessories and got dressed with the photographer flashing away. It was nice and relaxed, a tiny bit rushed, but not stressful. Getting Erin's dress on was fine. Thank goodness for a crochet hook for all those little elastics to go around the buttons. She looked beautiful. Everything about her look was just right and perfectly her. She just radiated happiness.

We took some pictures before the ceremony and got in some good laughs. Erin was obviously having a blast getting photos taken. And the ones that I have seen are awesome. Here is an example. ...
What did I tell you? Stunning!

The ceremony was pretty funny since nobody really knew what was going on. They said vows, lite the unity candle, were pronounced husband and wife, and gave a big smooch. Everything was great!

The reception was a blast. No one fell down the stairs during the announcements. Everyone ate yummy food. JJ even had seconds. The first dance came off fairly well with some of the steps I taught them. Kelly caught the bouquet and Ryan caught the garter. Erin and Jake smashed cake in my and Josh's faces instead of each others. That got a laugh. We danced lots, polkas and not. The best part..... we didn't have to clean up afterwards!!!!

So, that was the short of it. Everything was wonderful. The two of them looked beautiful and sooooo happy. And now I have a second brother. Congrats Jake and Erin!!!!!

The Rehearsal.

So this weekend, which was the longest we've had in a while, seemed like the shortest!

Wednesday I took off work to be available for Erin. We got our mani's and pedi's with most of the girls in the bridal party. I finally got to see the reception site. So much better on Friday then it was on Wednesday. Then it was off to the rehearsal.
The rehearsal went well. I always think it's funny that it takes almost as long to practice as it does to actually get married and you don't actually do most of the work. We weren't there too long and it went fairly smoothly. Dinner was very nice, if crowded. We (the girls) got cute little monogramed tote from Erin as our gifts. It's a really nice little bag and I plan to use it on my upcoming trip.
Thursday is a blur. We cleaned and preped in the morning. Dinner was at 4 at my parents and was for everyone who wanted to come. 10 showed up. Then at 6:30ish 4 more showed up. 7:45 we started running. Running to my apartment for shoes, Erin's apartment for makeup and picking people up, then off to the hotel.

Thursday night we hung out with the girls. We played some games, hung out in the hot tub, didn't eat White Castle, which was the only thing open. It was a nice way to spend the evening before her big day.

Wedding Three

It's days away, days! This Saturday is the bachelorette party. It's sad, I'm only 28 but I'm so out of the loop in terms of the good bars and such. I had to ask the students that work in my office where a good place to take a bachelorette party would be. We figured out someplace though and I think it will be a lot of fun. The group of girls will be a great group too, so I think Erin will really enjoy herself. The fiance is having his party the night before. Anyhow, we're going to be partying the night away at a local piano bar. I've purchased a gift or two, which will be opened at dinner at the resturant. :) Haha.

I just can't believe we are at this point in the wedding planning already. In a little over a week she's not going to be a (same last name) any more. I'm not either though. I changed my name over a year ago. That was me though, this is her. She's going to be moving in with her first roommate, first boy thats not her brother, husband. Let me tell you how glad I am that we are past that point. It was rough but worth it. I wish the two of them luck. It will be his first room mate that isn't his brother and first room mate that isn't in the army. No house inspections that he will have to be preping for. And let me tell you, Erin has nothing close to an army standard of cleanliness. :) Love you!

Blogging? What's that?

That is evidentally my attitude about the blog lately.

In our life, we are just plodding along lately. Brad is in the prep stages for the first semesters finals. It's a process, let me tell you. The stress is .... stressful, but I'm just thankful that he's got something he enjoys to keep him busy.

We are starting to prep for moving. That's right, we're going to be moving right after finals. Not only are we moving, but we're moving in with my parents. Erin will be moving out and we will be moving in. I'm pleased that I won't have to spend so much time alone anymore and that we will be saving money and working on our debt. Brad is the one that suggested moving in with them so I feel good that it was his decision. So, after a coat of paint and carpet cleaning, old room, here we come. It's gonna be a little weird.

Erin and Jakes wedding is not just creeping up on us anymore, I think we are running at it at full speed. I can't believe that my baby sister will be a Mrs. in just under two weeks. It seems like she was just in high school. I'm more then pleased to be welcoming Jake into our family. She chose wonderfully. Planning goes quickly when you move your date up by over three months. She is so excited to be getting married to Jake and I'm so happy for her. Mom and Dad seem to be handling it pretty well too.

Tomorrow I will blog again, I promise.

Wedding one.

This past weekend we attended a wedding at The Columbus Athletic Club. This is one of the premier places in Columbus to hold a wedding. The fees are through the roof and I have not known anyone that had had their wedding there yet. I was very excited to go to this wedding. The groom is my little sisters fiance's twin.... got that. Both the wedding and the reception were held at the Athletic Club. This is also the first wedding I have attended since our wedding so there were expectations to be met between it being the first since ours and being at the location it was at.

We started off the evening by running late. I was told that the wedding was at 5:30pm. I thought it was at 5:00pm. So we were prepping and primping for a 5:00 wedding. At 4:50 I get a phone call from my father asking what I was wearing to the wedding because my mom was getting dressed at that point and wanted to know. I was wearing not a whole lot as I had just gotten out of the shower and finished my hair. Dad expressed a bit of concern that I wasn't dressed and made up yet, which I didn't understand until he mentioned that the wedding was in fact at 4:30pm. So the hustle began. We were dressed and out the door in 15 mins flat. That is pretty amazing for us. We didn't know exactly where the Athletic Club was and so I was on the phone as we were driving, getting directions and having a minor panic attack. We pulled into the parking lot at exactly 4:30pm and had to walk about a block to get to the place. What wedding starts on time? This one. So we walk in as the grandparents are walking down the aisle. Thank goodness we were in our seats, well the ones we snagged, before Erin walked down the aisle.

I have to say that the girls looked beautiful, the boys looked very handsome, and the bride looked radiant! Her dress was amazing and perfect for her. The room on the other hand was not as pretty as I expected. But I guess you pay for the name. The ceremony was good, normal. Couldn't really see what was going on due to everything being on the same level, but you could see the wedding parties heads over the guests. The bride evidently didn't want to say the "for richer, for poorer" and that of course made everyone laugh. They were very adorable and beaming after saying their vows.

After the ceremony, we were dismissed into the hall for a cocktail hour. Brad and I did a little bit of exploring but didn't find much. After what seemed like an eternity we were let back into the ballroom which was L shaped to choose a seat that wasn't at a RESERVED table. We chose one in the back on the left hand side of the room. They had a full military wedding with a sword ceremony. Jake, lil sisters fiance, got the privilege of smacking Whit on the tush with his sword and got it stuck in her bustle while he did it. The look of pure panic on his face was priceless! Their first dance was cute, they worked a little something out. Father/daughter, mother/son dances were standard. Time for dinner!

First course was Wedding soup! Cute! A little tiny cup that was cooling by the time we got it and cool by the time you finished it. Ok it was soup, can't expect it to stay hot for too long. Main dish, Chicken with some weird tomato sauce, mashed potatoes and green beans. Chicken was dry, really dry, green beans and mashed potatoes.... can't screw those up. Overall, disappointed with the meal.

The DJ starts his thing. First off bouquet toss to Single Ladies by Beyonce. First time I don't have to do the bouquet toss and they have the best song now! How much more perfect then All the single ladies, put your hands up!?! Garter toss: Mission Impossible. Then we have songs like Shout, Hokey Pokey, Electric Slide, Cha-cha Slide, Twist...... the list goes on. Where is the current music? Where is a soundtrack that represents the bride and groom? At very early 20's this play list of songs just isn't them. It's not me either. I want to dance with my husband, a slow dance that will let my heart thump. I was disappointed. :( Two polka's and a list of wedding expected songs, no booty shaking, no loving sways. No nothing.

Overall, disappointed. The bride and groom were glowing. That's all that matters. Guess I'll have to make my own play list and ask my husband to dance in my living room. Well.. that doesn't sound like a bad idea regardless.

Wedding Season

So can I just say how honored and excited I am to be in the upcoming two weddings! Katy's wedding is just days away. The dresses aren't nearly as bad as I dreaded they would be and I may just spray tan my way to looking acceptable in it. Katy has lent me the cutest pair of shoes to wear with it and I'm pumped. Now to just get it altered, which I'm going to my fitting tonight.

I just realized that I have two speeches to write in the near future. I better get cracking on the first. Both of these girls mean so much to me that the speeches will be easy to write. Hopefully I can get through saying them with as much grace and as little tears as possible. I've become a bit more of a sap since getting married myself, so we'll see.

Erin's wedding is a little further away (November). But closer by far then it was three weeks ago when the date of the wedding was in March. We place the order for our dresses today or Monday. I'm super excited about this dress because I got to pick what I wanted. It's beautful. I would have worn whatever she would have chosen for me because neither of these days are about me, but I'm very glad I got to pick it. This is the dress I'll be wearing for E's wedding.

Both weddings will be beautiful, I know because I'm in on the planning of both. That's what happens when your the MOH. I just can't wait to see these girls glow on their wedding day. Congrats my lovely ladies!