50 days ago, we wrote a post about there being 150 days left until our wedding...
...That felt like last week. Time is flying by! We are officially one hundred days away from our big day. Incredible.
So, in lieu of the monumental day that we have reached, we thought it would be nice to give you all a quick recap of the last 277 days (since we officially became engaged).
THINGS WE ARE FOR SURE ABOUT
Rehearsal Dinner: Due Amici
Ceremony Site: Goodale Park
Reception Site: The Venue at Smith Brothers
(some) Transportation: Columbus Trolley
Wedding Cake: Alice's Piece of Cake
Florist: Sarah Smith
DJ: Encore Entertainment
Invitationist: DFMI Designs
Photographer: Picture the Love
Videographer: Indy Productions
Wedding Dress: Kleinfled Bridal
Honeymoon: Secrets Maroma Beach - Riviera Maya, Mexico
THINGS WE STILL NEED TO DO
-Find bridesmaid dresses.
-Figure out what Brian and the guys will be wearing.
-Finalize the menu.
-Pick out some of our wedding songs.
-Tie up all the loose ends.
THINGS WE WONDER ABOUT
-Will Jack be well behaved enough to attend our wedding as a guest?
-Will Bun change his last name to Hendricks?
-Will we smash the cake in each others faces?
-What have we forgotten?
It really is incredible to see how much we have done. We are so fortunate to be able to have had the time to do our research to find vendors, locations, and people that we absolutely adore. We can't wait to be working with all of our vendors. They are the ones that are making our day. They are the ones that are capturing our moments. They are the ones that are helping us create our perfect wedding.
We are sure that no matter what ends up happening on August 6, 2010, it is going to be a fabulous day!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
La Jeune Mariée
Guess what?
My gown has officially arrived to the Kleinfeld store in NYC!!! And, in a few short days, it will be making its way southwest to Columbus, Ohio, where I will have it altered. It's so exciting! I've already set up my appointments for my alterations with a highly recommended seamstress located in Westerville, OH. I received the recommendation from a bridal boutique in Worthington called La Jeune Mariee. (That's French for 'the young bride', for those of you who don't speak French...) From what I understand, she is the best of the best, and I am very excited to be working with her.
In two months, my gown will officially be complete. And in three and a half, I'll be walking down the aisle in it.
Time to accessorize!
My gown has officially arrived to the Kleinfeld store in NYC!!! And, in a few short days, it will be making its way southwest to Columbus, Ohio, where I will have it altered. It's so exciting! I've already set up my appointments for my alterations with a highly recommended seamstress located in Westerville, OH. I received the recommendation from a bridal boutique in Worthington called La Jeune Mariee. (That's French for 'the young bride', for those of you who don't speak French...) From what I understand, she is the best of the best, and I am very excited to be working with her.
In two months, my gown will officially be complete. And in three and a half, I'll be walking down the aisle in it.
Time to accessorize!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Etsy
Unbelievable. Unique. Utterly fantastic.
We.heart.etsy.com.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the site, you have to check it out! It is basically an online smorgasbord of artists of all different colors promoting their unique and handmade goods. You can find nearly anything on this site. You can have nearly anything custom designed. And best of all, nearly everything is reasonable. (A word that is semi-unfamiliar in the wedding world.)
We have been very pleased with our first purchase from etsy.com. (Actually, we haven't received our product yet, but I am sure the quality will be unsurpassed, and can therefore promote a website that has yet to deliver.) Our wedding will be delighted with multiple purchases from etsy.com.
It is all still very exciting!
We.heart.etsy.com.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the site, you have to check it out! It is basically an online smorgasbord of artists of all different colors promoting their unique and handmade goods. You can find nearly anything on this site. You can have nearly anything custom designed. And best of all, nearly everything is reasonable. (A word that is semi-unfamiliar in the wedding world.)
We have been very pleased with our first purchase from etsy.com. (Actually, we haven't received our product yet, but I am sure the quality will be unsurpassed, and can therefore promote a website that has yet to deliver.) Our wedding will be delighted with multiple purchases from etsy.com.
It is all still very exciting!
Monday, April 12, 2010
April Showers
We waited, and waited, for the Maryland public schools to announce high school graduation dates. For some reason, they wait until a month before school lets out before they have it figured out. I suppose this works well for any snow days that need to be added on to the school year, but it is my understanding that seniors don't have to make up snow days...
Nevertheless, we wanted to wait until we had found out the exact graduation dates for my sister, Amy, and Brian's brother, Brent, before we decided on dates for our bridal showers. (Both will be graduating from high school this year in Maryland and Ohio, respectively!) And since Spring Break has come and gone, and there is nearly a month left of school, we now have solid dates for graduations...and showers!
Brian's wonderful Aunt Kathy, along with some extremely helpful hands, have offered to host a 'Couples Shower' for us. That will take place here in Ohio on Saturday, June 12. My beautiful Mom, along with my lovely MOH, have offered to host another shower in Maryland for us on Saturday, June 19. AND, it is very possible that we may have another shower here in Ohio to celebrate. (Details to follow on all...) We are very lucky to be surrounded with so many loving and caring people.
So far, our April showers have been very effective at promoting growth in the future months!
Nevertheless, we wanted to wait until we had found out the exact graduation dates for my sister, Amy, and Brian's brother, Brent, before we decided on dates for our bridal showers. (Both will be graduating from high school this year in Maryland and Ohio, respectively!) And since Spring Break has come and gone, and there is nearly a month left of school, we now have solid dates for graduations...and showers!
Brian's wonderful Aunt Kathy, along with some extremely helpful hands, have offered to host a 'Couples Shower' for us. That will take place here in Ohio on Saturday, June 12. My beautiful Mom, along with my lovely MOH, have offered to host another shower in Maryland for us on Saturday, June 19. AND, it is very possible that we may have another shower here in Ohio to celebrate. (Details to follow on all...) We are very lucky to be surrounded with so many loving and caring people.
So far, our April showers have been very effective at promoting growth in the future months!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Dr. Suess Is My Hero
We received our first invitation design!
The look is incredible! It is absolutely divine!
There are minor changes that we would like to receive,
But, all in all, the design is hard to believe.
It captures the look and the feel of our day,
And says exactly what we want it to say!
The graphic is great and the layout is clear.
It has turned out precisely as we would like it to appear.
I'm shocked, and amazed, and ecstatic, too
And so excited for our invitation debut!
I'm thinking we're only one month away
From sending our invites to our party in the U.S.A.! (Thanks, Miley!)
In just four months time, our wedding will be here.
Come celebrate as we embark on the married life frontier.
If this doesn't convince you, please take it from me:
It will be unforgettable! That is a guarantee!
Sometimes I get so excited about something that I randomly just have to bust out a rhyme...I did miss my calling: I should've been a rapper.
The look is incredible! It is absolutely divine!
There are minor changes that we would like to receive,
But, all in all, the design is hard to believe.
It captures the look and the feel of our day,
And says exactly what we want it to say!
The graphic is great and the layout is clear.
It has turned out precisely as we would like it to appear.
I'm shocked, and amazed, and ecstatic, too
And so excited for our invitation debut!
I'm thinking we're only one month away
From sending our invites to our party in the U.S.A.! (Thanks, Miley!)
In just four months time, our wedding will be here.
Come celebrate as we embark on the married life frontier.
If this doesn't convince you, please take it from me:
It will be unforgettable! That is a guarantee!
Sometimes I get so excited about something that I randomly just have to bust out a rhyme...I did miss my calling: I should've been a rapper.
Monday, April 5, 2010
The BP (Part 1)
It is time, ladies and gents, to introduce our all-star cast (at least, all-star to us...), and line-up for our Bridal Party!!
We'll start with the obvious:
Bride: Erin - aka 'E'
Groom: Brian - aka 'Hendricks'
The Guys:
Best Man - Mike - aka 'Mikie'; brother of the groom
Groomsman - Matt - aka 'Chevy'; friends since the days at Ohio University...
Groomsman - Jeff - aka 'Giesse'; friends since grade school!
Groomsman - Nathaniel - aka 'Than'; friends since high school.
Groomsman - Patrick - aka 'Wickline'; friends since Brian stole Patrick's seat on the bus...in grade school...
The Kids:
We are so lucky to have all of these very important people stand by our sides on this wonderful day. Each and everyone in our Bridal Party holds a very special place in our hearts. We are who we are because of them, and we are thankful, every day, that they are a part of our lives.
We'll start with the obvious:
Bride: Erin - aka 'E'
Groom: Brian - aka 'Hendricks'
The Girls:
Maid of Honor - Tamara - we take our days back to middle school!
Bridesmaid - Brandi - friends since our days at Virginia Tech!
Bridesmaid - Shalini - aka 'Shalu' - another fellow Hokie!
Maid of Honor - Tamara - we take our days back to middle school!
Bridesmaid - Brandi - friends since our days at Virginia Tech!
Bridesmaid - Shalini - aka 'Shalu' - another fellow Hokie!
Bridesmaid - Amy - lovely sister of the bride; friends since she was born...
Bridesmaid - Shanna - we take our days back to high school!
Bridesmaid - Shanna - we take our days back to high school!
The Guys:
Best Man - Mike - aka 'Mikie'; brother of the groom
Groomsman - Matt - aka 'Chevy'; friends since the days at Ohio University...
Groomsman - Jeff - aka 'Giesse'; friends since grade school!
Groomsman - Nathaniel - aka 'Than'; friends since high school.
Groomsman - Patrick - aka 'Wickline'; friends since Brian stole Patrick's seat on the bus...in grade school...
The Kids:
Ring Bearer - Miles - will be nearly 6
Ring Bearer - Ben - will be nearly 4
Flower Girl - Crystal - will be nearly 3.5
The Ushers:
Brent - brother of the groom - delightful
Travis - brother of the bride - charming
James - brother of the bride - entertaining
We are so lucky to have all of these very important people stand by our sides on this wonderful day. Each and everyone in our Bridal Party holds a very special place in our hearts. We are who we are because of them, and we are thankful, every day, that they are a part of our lives.
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