centerpieces and dresses

Mom and I went to the grand ol' Hobby Lobby the other night. We purchased some things for mine and Aaron's centerpieces for the reception!! I am VERY excited about them. They won't be very huge or ornate but I think they will make a statement. My number one goal is to turn the fellowship building at church in to something different, something its never been before! A good number of our guests will be people from the Jacksonville congregation, many of whom have seen SEVERAL weddings there. I want them to say, "Wow," when they see the BRIGHTBILL-DODSON wedding!!!!



So I made an appointment to look at dresses at non-other than David's bridal. I have found several dresses online that I would like to look at. MOST of them I'd have to order from France to get them, ha. Well anyway... I was looking on some wedding resource website today at dresses. It had one on there from David's that I had not seen before. I absolutely love it and the price is RIGHT. Its got all of the qualifications I am looking for: sweetheart neckline, trumpet silhouette, and chapel length train. SO Mama and I are heading to Birmingham Monday night March the 2nd. I'll try on several dresses... if there are any there that I like. My main goal, however, is to try on this ONE dress. ALSO, they have exactly what I was looking for in bridesmaid dresses. They are going to be CUTE!




Reminder: PICK A DAY TO GET TOGETHER WITH BRIDESMAIDS! :D :D :D among other things

check, check, annnnd check

So we are checking things off the list pretty steadily! Personally, I'd like to have everything ready to go by... May... at the latest!!

I think it can be done! I'm optimisitic anyway

All we have left to plan for is (in no particular order) tables, tents, and chairs, flowers, invitations, THE dress and bridesmaid dresses and tuxedos... I think that's all anyway. I'll think of something else later.

OH YEAH.... cake :)

Aaron is coming to Jacksonville tomorrow!!

We get to take care of some more stuff like ceremony and reception location. Meaning, where around my grandpa's lake?!? THEN we're going to go fishing! Yes! My favorite thing to do with Aaron. Well second... first favorite, study the B-I-B-L-E together <3>

I take pictures the entire time I'm there

So I think our parents hit it off! Mom and Dad had been at the Dodson's house for an hour by the time Aaron and I got there. They were just gabbing
away!

Sunday morning we all went to church together.

After morning services and after lunch, me and Aaron and my parents loaded up in the Explorer and headed south to Prattville. We met with our photographer at the Books-A-Million there. Her name is Claire Drummond. She is absolutely fantastic and seems like she is going to be great to have around on the day of the wedding!!

Check out her website at http://clairedrummond.smugmug.com
If you happen to book her for YOUR wedding or special event, make sure you tell her that I referred you :)


Anyway, things are coming along GREAT!

What's the date again?

Aaron and I changed the date! The new and FINAL date is September 25th :)


So our parents are meeting this weekend for the first time... a little nerve racking!
Then Sunday in between church services we are meeting with our photographer!

I can't wait!!

Prayers

This is the luckiest guy in the world speaking! :D
We want all of our friends and family to pray for us that we may be successful in our plans for October!
WE EXCITED!
<3

sometimes... I get a little crazy

SO things are coming together, some how. In an organized chaotic way! Nine months is not a very long time!! Between school and work I've been jotting notes down about things to do. So far, we know we are getting married at Drake's Lake!! :) That's my grandfather's house.
Aaron and I, along with my parents, are meeting with the photographer next weekend. That will be a huge item to check off "the list".

Speaking of "the list", theknot.com is a great resource for planning a wedding. However, I just don't think I want to support their cause anymore. I've been seeing advertisement banners on their site implying that The Knot supports same sex "marriages". Good grief.

Anyway... me and Aaron are SUPER pumped about being married to each other and spending everyday for the rest of our lives together. We have a ton to look forward to!