tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49128376218527720982024-03-12T20:25:55.082-05:00Katie + Carl = ♥Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-31014817860946610652012-08-29T07:28:00.002-05:002012-08-29T07:30:33.686-05:00{ Life } Phase Two<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I know, I know… I still have lots to
post about the wedding. What about the bachelor and bachelorette party? What
about the showers? What about the recaps? I’ll get there. It’ll get mixed in
with the here and now. <br />
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With the wedding over, this blog is still about the life of Carl and Katie.
Now, we’re just a Mr. and a Mrs. I’ve taken his last name, and we continue to
build a life together, which means the next step is fast approaching: a house.<br />
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We started talking to our realtor about a week ago, and tonight we meet with a
financial guide. We are in to get our pre-approval and see just what it takes
to own a home and, before that, to purchase one.<br />
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I think my anxiety over this might be greater than my anxiety over the wedding.
This is a huge deal. It’s a big. It’s a really firm commitment of time and
money and life. It’s got me freaking out a little bit.<br />
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Don’t get me wrong, I want nothing more than to own a home with my brand new
husband, but it’s all a little daunting. How does one navigate this process
without melting down?<br />
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To start, the paper work required to do a financial check. From both of us is
required:<br />
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W-2 forms from 2010 and 2011<br />
Tax returns from 2010 and 2011<br />
Statements from all open bank accounts<br />
Pay stubs from the last 2 pay periods</div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">Tell me that doesn’t
make you start hyperventilating just a little bit. <br />
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First of all, I know I should be better about tracking my tax information.
Bless my mother for having all my past W-2s and a hard copy of my tax returns
on her computer from TurboTax… but who knew this would all be needed? Yikes. It’s
been a little hassle to gather it all together, and Carl needed to order his
tax statements and his 2010 W-2, so we won’t have them tonight. </span><br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">I like to be
proactive rather than reactive… but there wasn’t really an option, here. If we
want a home before 2013, we act <i>now</i>.<br />
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And so it begins. Phase Two: The House Hunt.</span></div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-67593910351277084832012-08-18T11:46:00.001-05:002012-08-18T11:46:38.327-05:00{ Life } Home from the HoneymoonAnd we have teasers! I can't explain to you how excited I am to see all the photos that <a href="http://www.traceyjoyphotography.com/" target="_blank">Tracey Joy Photography</a> took for us. It was so much fun working with her, and Carl and I agree she will be our go-to when we start a family someday! I can't wait to get the rest back, but here are the teasers.<br /><br />Thank you so much for making it a memorable day, Tracey!!<br />
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^ Our Father Daughter dance was to Boot Scootin' Boogie! ^ </div>
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^ Carl and my first dance as a married couple ^</div>
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And the garter toss... Well, I can't find the clean version on YouTube... But FH wants <b>P.I.M.P by 50 Cent</b>. Let's just pretend I put the video here. You can google it if you want :)<br />
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<br /><br />It's gonna be a good time.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-91440643175833862172012-07-24T20:59:00.000-05:002012-07-24T21:12:48.711-05:00{ Details } Ceremony Music<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I admit, I've been listening to our chosen ceremony music almost non-stop to sort of "desensitize" myself to it all. It's going to be hard enough to get through the ceremony without crying myself dry when we've written our own vows, but of course, we had to go and pick good, meaningful music. Want to know what is going to be played?... Read on!<br />
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Carl: I will, however, go buy you Cheetos.<br />Me: REALLY?!!<br />
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It's love.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-71996873864431485892012-07-10T21:42:00.001-05:002012-07-10T21:42:20.452-05:00{ Tasks } Make Up TrialOk, I admit that I've been a bit of a slacker lately. It might be because the wedding is a month away, and taking the time to blog really just feels silly when there are programs to assemble and votive holders to assemble. Even still, the wedding events carry on. <br /><br />I realize there is much I haven't written about, but maybe that will all get said as the wedding wraps up.<br />
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Tonight I walked over to my friend Megan's house and we had a little sangria. After catching up and talking about what I imagined for my wedding make up. Tough, really... I don't wear much make up on a normal basis, so the idea of it really sort of intimidates me. Megan has done my make up before, so I really trusted her to just get and idea and run with it. After pulling a few photos from magazines, we headed upstairs and she went to work.<br />
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So there you have it! Megan worked her magic and made me all made up without looking awkward in makeup. Perfect!! Now all I have to do is wait for my hair trial and put two and two together! It's all starting to feel so real!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-53751497577082665452012-06-28T19:23:00.001-05:002012-06-28T19:23:58.730-05:00{ Attire } SewingI started sewing, and look at all the fun I'm having! I made my garters... and now, this:<br />
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My clutch for the day :) And it features more lace from my mother's dress!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-57488890899955349552012-06-26T20:16:00.000-05:002012-06-26T20:16:09.940-05:00{ Details } Have Our Cake and Eat It, TooIt's been quite awhile since the delightful day of cake tasting, but the I've finally found the time to write about our pastry adventure. <br /><br />We started our morning heading down to Hastings to visit Emily's Bakery and Deli. Cake for breakfast sounded like such a great idea, really. As we made our way inside the bakery, we were told that the owner had forgotten to put our appointment on the books, so there were no samples ready for us. That being said, we were given six whole cupcakes to compensate. That also being said, they were frozen. We had to take them home and wait for them to thaw before we could sample the variety we were given.<br />
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<br />We were disappointed, to say the least. We had been to two weddings that had Emily's provide the cupcakes and had loved their fluffy, flavorful cupcakes both times. We'd both been looking forward to our tasting at Emily's so much that we almost didn't schedule any other bakeries to try. <br /><br />
With our breakfast cake thawing in the car, we were both still hungry, so we headed to the Green Mill in Hastings and happened upon a pancake breakfast fundraiser. Pancakes are a kind of cake... right? We supported the local girls Lacrosse team and had our fill of pancakes and sausage and headed back to White Bear Lake to have a rest before our second appointment. <br /><br />Our second and last appointment was at Grandma's Bakery in White Bear Lake. This is the little local bakery that does all the cakes for local events, like graduations, birthdays, and all those fun things. We were greeted immediately and told to choose a few fillings and frostings we would like to try. We got our tray and wolfed down the presentation is record time. After, we talked through cake details and left with full bellies.<br /><br />
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<br />Back home, our cakes from Emily's were ready and defrosted. We were a little hesitant at eating cupcakes that had been frozen, but Carl cut them into thirds and we shared this tasting experience with my mom. taking turns picking which cake to eat so that we all ate the same kind at the same time, we stuffed even more cake in our stomachs. Over all, when all was said and done, we had a very clear winner.<br /><br />
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<br />Grandma's Bakery.<br /><br />The cakes from Emily's were nothing like we remembered them and rather forgetful at that. On top of it, if the owner could misplace our tasting information, what would happen to our order on our wedding day? While I have no doubt that they are great bakers and that they have had much success with their wedding cakes and treats, we were much happier with our cakes and our experience with Grandma's.<br />
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Two weeks late, we booked our order for three types of cupcakes and out two tier cake. We have our ribbon for the decor of the cake and the cake topper all ready to go! I can't wait to see them all put together on our wedding day!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-40180982325401464312012-06-10T15:26:00.000-05:002012-06-10T17:05:44.027-05:00{ Attire } My GarterYesterday I had my first fitting at Reyna's Alterations. I have worked with her in the past on other alterations and adore her work, so getting my wedding dress done by her was the natural choice. Despite it being 90 degrees with no AC, Reyna was patient and kind to us the entire appointment. We tried several different bustles before picking just the right one: a double french bustle.<br />
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After coming home from the appointment, I started to brainstorm yet again for my garter. I have been working on several different attempts to make a garter I was happy with, and I finally figured it out today.<br />
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To start the story, this is my mother's dress:<br />
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My mom's dress was very pretty and unique, but obviously didn't quite fit me... and long sleeves in August made me want to cry a little, haha. I have wanted to do something with her dress to at least have it in the wedding. It just seemed like something I would really want to be a part of my day - a piece of my mom. We've always been so close, and this was just one of those things I knew I'd find a way to do.<br />
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Since my mom didn't get her dress preserved, there are many places on the dress that are totally wrecked. She told me to do what I wanted with her dress, because it was destined for the trash bin otherwise. I started to think... and then I realized my dress has a lace overlay. Her dress has all this beautiful lace on it... Maybe I could incorporate that into my own wedding!<br />
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I started to take apart my mom's dress, using a seam ripper to remove all the lace from her panels. The ideas started coming much quicker, now. So far, I have one project complete that is all mom's lace, and that is my garter.<br />
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After trying and failing many times, I finally figured out my plan. I took a sheer ribbon lined with cream fabric to make a casing, attached my mom's lace around the casing, and then worked in the elastic. Finishing with one of the larger flowers and a glitzy blue gem, I had this:<br />
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So... what do you think?<br />
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EDIT:<br /><br />Just finished the toss garter! Check it out!<br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-44619445912113872342012-06-03T10:36:00.000-05:002012-06-03T10:36:09.311-05:00{ Tasks } Getting Things DoneIt's been a busy weekend! So far, we've assembled the invitations:<br />
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I've tested out our chocolate making molds for some yummy wedding favors:<br /><br />
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It feels good to be getting it all done! Or, at least, knowing what will be done when the times comes!<br /><br />Now, I'm off for a run in the beautiful weather!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-37701511729858617152012-05-30T20:19:00.000-05:002012-05-30T20:19:00.754-05:00{ Details } It's HERE!!Five weeks ago, I let go of my engagement ring, much to me anguish. It was necessary at the time, because I was having my wedding band made. <br /><br />We took my ring to Inlow Designs in Hudson, WI. After discussing what I had imagined and what I was hoping for in a wedding band, I nearly had a stroke when I realized the had to take the ring while the made the band.<br /><br />Duh. Of course they had to! But I'm quite fond of my ring and on the one occasion where I forgot it at home, I constantly felt like I lost it. I instantly missed it when I chose to not take it on the cruise... and I even bought a blingy fake ring to hold it's spot.<br />
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After a week of my ring being in the shop. I traded the gaudy one I bought for a solid silver band, which I was much happier with. I'm just not a flashy gal, it seems!<br /><br />Finally, my ring is done and I have it back on my hand where it belongs. I couldn't be happier with how my band turned out. It is exactly what I wanted: simple, contoured to my engagement ring's unique shape, and classy.<br />
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So this is the story of how we came to have a tree in our
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It was a chilly, gloomy night at the cabin, and after watching the UFC card, we
went to bed. It was rough getting to sleep, but eventually, it happened. At about
1:23 am, I woke to find Carl not in bed. It worried me, so I got up to see if everything
was ok. At the same time, I noticed crazy lightning on a sort of constant,
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I found Carl in the kitchen. He had been coughing and didn’t want to wake me,
so he had been up in the living room, killing time. We sat in front of the
large bay window, watching the lightning. Suddenly, there is rain. It’s big,
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Looking out across the horizon, we see the end of the storm moving, and fast. <br />
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The hyper-paranoid storm freak I am, I tell Carl we need to get away from the window
with the winds picking up. Just then, the windows and doors start squealing
like a banshee. It is getting louder and louder, and I make my way from the
living room entry way to the hallway, which I have deemed the only safe place
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Carl is still in the doorway. My instinct kicks in, and since I already need him to comfort me, I pull him to me in the hallway. Then, only seconds after clearing the
living room, the cabin fills with light. There is an ear-splitting crack of
thunder and then, the loudest, most horrifying crashing sound.<br />
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This is when I started screaming. However, I really don’t remember screaming.
As Carl said, that is exactly what "uncontrollable screaming" means. This wakes up my parents, who are now screaming back as I continue to scream.
Is everything ok? Am I ok? I finally realize that the sound I am hearing is
coming from me and I stop. I am shaking uncontrollably. We turn on the light
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I instantly remember my cat had been lounging on the table, and my mom’s had
been curled up on the chair. Both are missing. My eyes shoot to the window to
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My parents come out of their room to see what is happening. My mom and I are
both crying and in hysterics. I can’t form sentences, so Carl, who has been
making sure to keep me from jumping out of my skin and running stark-raving mad
around the cabin, explains that the tree in the front is now in the house. The
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Carl and my room, hiding. Then we worry about the structural integrity of the
house that is starting to soak from water pouring in. Mom runs to the neighbors
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So what do we do now? We wait. We cry. We panic. We try to figure out what
happens next. Rain is pouring in and we have a variety of buckets catching
water. Finally, at 4am, the adrenaline wears off and we all agree to try for a
little sleep. It comes really slowly. I am jumping at every loud sound, every
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For someone who is already terrified of storms, this is no good. Loud noises
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As I sit here eating my tuna noodle salad, taking one minute or two to unwind before delving into the next task, I feel like it needs to be said.<br /><br />I'm sorry.<br /><br />I know right now I am not the most fun. All I can talk about is wedding stress and the things that still need to get done, or about the good things that are done. Life outside of a full time job has become two things: nights off and wedding planning nights. When I'm not doing one, I'm doing the other.<br /><br />I feel like I'm less available and hard to see... and I know it is within good reason, but I have always really liked how flexible my schedule is. I've been able to say yes to so much and so many last minute invites that having to say no right now is really killing me.<br />
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There are some of you I saw on a regular basis before the wedding planning took over. Some of you I saw less frequently and now it has become barely ever. I want to see you all. I want to spend time with you... I miss you. And it will all be better once the wedding is over.<br /><br />Until then, bare with me. I'm so incredibly excited to see our day come together and I can't wait to share it with all of you that I love. I promise I'll be a better friend and more available soon. Thank you all for tagging along on this journey. I couldn't do it with out you.<br />
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Love,<br />
KatieKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-40138941606223563472012-05-16T12:19:00.001-05:002012-05-16T12:20:19.383-05:00{ Tasks } Making the Lists<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
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By that, I mean I’m making lists and checking
them twice. Ok, three, maybe four… All right, all right FIVE times. I am in a
strange cycle of making and remaking the same lists over and over again.
Vendors that still need to be secured (cake!), out standing (not outstanding
:P) DIY projects. Upcoming meetings. Tasks that haven’t been taken care of (picking
readings… writing ceremony… re-checking the budget).<br />
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I sort of feel like I am making a list to double check the list and the last
item on the list is to triple check the list.<br />
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It’s finally happening. The day that Carl and I get to do
what every nine year old on the planet dreams of… We get to have cake for
breakfast!<br />
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Saturday is a full schedule for us and I couldn’t be any more pumped for a
sugar buzz. Our first stop at 9am will be to Emily’s Bakery in Hastings. We had
these cakes at my cousin’s wedding and fell in love with their almond cupcakes.
Carl and I had a very serious discussion as to how they were better than any
others we had ever had. Our determination: Almond flour in the batter. We don’t
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Next will be a light lunch break before we head to Grandma’s Bakery in White
Bear Lake. Anyone from White Bear has had Grandma’s at one point or another in
their life! We get their cakes for all out birthdays, we had them for
graduation parties, and kids used to buy the day olds to bring to class in high
school. It’ll be interesting to see the place that fueled my high school sugar
buzzes in the light of wedding cakes.<br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-57689031660423462092012-05-10T20:20:00.005-05:002012-05-10T20:20:55.397-05:00{ Details } The Wedding WebsiteI have been flip-flopping over and over about whether or not to create a wedding website. Do I? Don't I? Is it really necessary?<br />
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Well... I did... And <a href="http://katherineandcarl.ourwedding.com/" target="_blank"><b>here it is</b></a>! <br /><br />Working with The Knot was really, really easy. Since I work with spread sheets and uploads all the time, it was a piece of cake to format an upload to get the guest information into their system. Super easy, super quick, it will allow people to RSVP once they get their invitation online! They can even select their meal choice.<br /><br />Finally having hotel information, I finished out making that page, added photos all over the place, and turned the guest book on. Now people can stop by and say hey! <br /><br />What benefit will it serve? Just another way to get information out to people in the Digital Age. I put a lot of time into it for what it's worth, so hopefully it proves to be beneficial!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-19754372499173047752012-05-09T20:48:00.001-05:002012-05-09T20:49:59.639-05:00{Attire} Suits!Well, hello there! Let me introduce myself... It's been quite a long time since I've been around here. I'm Katie... and you are? Nice to meet you.<br />
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Things have been a little overwhelming, but in a good way... I think. <br />
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The list seems to be growing and shrinking at the same time. Is that possible?<br />
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Well, the best man was in town three weeks ago and thus began the Suit Trek. It was possibly the easiest thing we have done so far. The whole entourage clamored over to the mall to Men's Warehouse and the guys each took their turns getting fitted. <br />
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Chocolate brown suits with a variety of under-things! It's going to be epic. <br />
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The dads will be in taupe vests and taupe ties.</div>
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<br />Carl will be in an ivory vest with a green tie.</div>
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Snazzy, huh? I even brought one of my awesome boutonnieres to try on the suits! This one was really easy! All that is left is cufflinks, which we are planning to do something fun with. I can't wait! The guys are all going to look so handsome.</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-31200419393516873332012-04-10T21:18:00.000-05:002012-04-10T21:18:29.456-05:00{ Attire } Bridesmaids... AgainIt's been awhile since we went on our second shopping excursion, but how about another set of fun times in the world of bridesmaid dresses? <br /><br />Chrissy and Stacey went with my mom and I to David's Bridal to check out more options on dresses after the ordeal with the shop I ordered my dress from. There was no way I was letting my girls go through that shop and risk the same terrible service I got with my own wedding dress!<br /><br />We started out just grabbing dresses. After a pile was gathered, it was on with the trying the dresses out!<br />
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I have to admit... I caught some excellent faces on this trip! Stacey's look is priceless! <br />
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Look! They both look happy! This dress was a contender right up until the end... Certainly not in that color, though! <br />
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The next dress also wasn't too bad, but the girls decided against straps. Still, a nice choice!<br />
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This one was kind of all right, but is wasn't the most flattering dress over all. What's with the blue floppy panel?! Onward...<br />
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We have a winner!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen... The purple dress won out over all. <br />
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Such a pretty bodice. A little bling to go with my dress, a simple, elegant neckline... After much deliberation, we settled on this dress... But...<br />
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In this color!<br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-25645730460127356172012-04-01T21:52:00.000-05:002012-04-02T07:48:42.522-05:00{ Tasks } Registry, Part TwoWell, we did it! I wasn't certain it would all happen at once, but Carl and I set out to do our registry yesterday. It was an epic battle that kept these kids up way past their bedtimes, but over all, we had a ton of fun. I can't even tell you how fun it was to scan things and think about ourselves as a married couple... with a house. Speaking of... we should probably start thinking about that whole "buying a house" thing. Eep!<br />
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We started our day out a Williams and Sonoma. They offered us coffee, little snacks and were so helpful and friendly the whole time we were there. When they reminded us to register for the little things, like spices and kitchen accoutrements, we hit that wall with a vigor. Can you say kid in a candy store?<br />
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We then went to have a quick lunch to try out one of the BBQ places we want to hold our rehearsal dinner at, Maverick's. The food was all right, but I think we have higher hopes for our other two locals we still need to try out.<br />
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Next, we hit AMC to see Hunger Games. Yep. I roped Carl into seeing the movie with me after I got hooked on the books over our vacation. They were a quick, easy read with likeable characters and a fast-paced story. Why not? I certainly enjoyed them for what they were. Even headed out for the day in my nerd gear:<br />
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After the movie, we headed to Macy's for our next round of registering. We picked out China, crystal, and all the bedding and bath things we could think of. Not to mention, any and every Kitchen-Aid product around! I'm really excited about our place setting. Something I didn't know I would geek over, but I love the simplicity of it. When they offered to set a table for us, I was a little baffled and confuddled. Carl got a good laugh out of it all!<br />
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Finally, we ended our night at Target. We hit the movies, cleaning items, housewares... All the little bits we didn't register for elsewhere. I think we were through here the quickest, and probably because we knew the road by now! We did, however, forget to hit the board games. Oh well -- there is always adding things online!<br />
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It was a great day, capped off with drinks at Jimmy's Food and Drink with my brother and his girlfriend. Anxiety was squashed, fun was had, and we were certainly happy with how everything turned out!<br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-25369253526001375372012-03-27T19:54:00.001-05:002012-03-27T19:54:52.950-05:00{ Tasks } RegistryYou know, Carl and I plan to start our registry this weekend by at least hitting up one store... and all I can think of while I organize the big check list is:<br />
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<br />I have four separate lists that are 'guides' since I am terrified we'll forget something essential... It feels like a daunting task. Formal dining ware? Casual dinnerware? Appliances...? Ugh! So much! I'm a little terrified to get to it, but I keep telling myself to calm the eff down. It's going to be okay. If we forget something, most registries let you post from online, from the comfort of our own homes.<br /><br />-sigh- My controlling, type A personality really gets the best of me sometimes. Even the simpilist task become unbearable. Damn you, anxiety!<br /><br />Wish us luck!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-42912907409181001372012-03-23T06:21:00.001-05:002012-03-23T06:22:16.495-05:00{ Life } Bridal NightmaresThe wedding nightmares are starting again, now that we are just over four months out. Last nights was... epic.<br />
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I was at the ceremony with my family. They seated everyone inside, even though it was bright and sunny out. Instead of waiting, they served dinner immediately, but it wasn't anything we had asked to be on our menu. I looked down and realized I was in my wedding dress with no make up and my hair not done. The DJ started playing the reception music and the ceremony hadn't even happened. No one could find the site coordinator. The hall was over crowded. The cake wasn't there, the guys suits were all different. None of the bridesmaids were there. The photographer never showed up. It was like the whole thing was backwards. Reception, then ceremony... and all the details were wrong. Most of all... Carl wasn't there.<br />
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My mom did her best to keep me calm, but I was in a full crying meltdown. <br />
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Ugh. I don't know if I can handle this... I guess I just need to get my act together and get back to planning. My list is getting far too long and all I want to do is crawl under a rock.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-42724671092247919152012-03-20T20:27:00.002-05:002012-04-02T07:48:56.891-05:00{ DIY } Save the DatesI'm back from vacation, and I think my motivation has been renewed. Maybe. We'll see how long this lasts!<br />
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So back a few weeks before the Most Epic Cruise Ever, I had my MOH and Attendant over to help Mom and me put together Save the Dates. After three nights of prep work -- cutting the pictures, measuring the backgrounds and other layers, etc -- I was excited to see them finally come together.<br />
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With cinnamon rolls the size of dinner plates from Isles Buns and other various snacks, we popped in Bridesmaids and go to work! Oh, I almost forgot the mimosas!!<br />
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Carl made us some delicious turkey bacon avocado sliders for lunch, and we continued on with the chickflicks. 27 Dresses, Juno... Ok, so maybe Juno wasn't really wedding appropriate, but still. <br />
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In the end, we finished all the envelopes, all the Save the Dates, and welcomed in a sense of accomplishment. Maybe that was just me... Still, it took me over a week to get the dang things in the mail. -sigh- I am such a procrastinator! I wanted them in the mail before we left for the cruise, and that was that.<br />
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What do you think? I think they turned out great! All the stamping, embossing, and double-sided tape was totally worth it!<br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912837621852772098.post-81740547498517497982012-02-28T10:31:00.001-06:002012-02-28T10:32:56.820-06:00{ Attire } Dress Panic, Part Three<br />
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I really wanted to be done with dealing with the bridal shop I bought my dress
from, but I still needed to go and finish paying for my dress to take it home.
After being told that I needed an appointment to come get my dress, I called to
schedule a time. At this time I was told I didn’t actually need an appointment,
I could just come in whenever, as long as my dress was paid for within 30 days
of its arrival at the shop.<br />
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I love the communication. Just LOVE it.<br />
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I was on that end of town and swung in with my MOH and Mom to try on the dress
and – because I wasn’t 100% trusting that they got the darn order right in the
first place – make sure it was actually MY dress in MY size in MY color.<br />
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Thankfully it was. There was a really neat moment when I put my dress on,
knowing this was the exact dress I would be walking down the aisle in. When I stepped
out in my dress, Mom instantly went to tears. It was a really good feeling… I
still loved my dress, I still thought it was the perfect one for me, and I was
so excited to HAVE it!<br />
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After much pictures and commotion, we went to pay for the dress.<br />
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This is when the shoes were brought up. You know, the shoes that arrived,
damaged, and the store sent them back for me. I hardly could believe she had
remembered to take care of it – and apparently neither could she. When I asked
if all the gems were in place, since it was missing a few before, she said, “Oh,
I don’t know. I should probably check. I’m surprised I remembered to reorder
them!”<br />
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Shocker. This is my shocked face. Notice how NOT shocked it is.<br />
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I bought the dress and the shoes. She told me they would be dyed ivory for me
by the end of the week, but that I should call her to make sure they were done.
Or maybe she’d call. But call to check, either way. <br />
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Waaaaaait, you weren’t going to tell me when they were done? I have to call
you, yet again, because your version customer service is where the customer
provides their own service?...<br />
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Two weeks later, no phone calls, I sent my MOH in to get the shoes. They were
paid for, so all she needed to do was pick them up. She was in and out and
thankfully they shoes were actually DONE. I was a little less than impressed
with her dyeing skills, but such is life. They are just on my feet. I don’t
need perfection.<br />
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So that’s that. I have the dress safe and sound at home and now that I have my
shoes, I never have to go back to that shop again. Just that alone makes me a
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Wow. It’s been over a month since I last blogged. Can you
tell that life took a turn for the busy lately?<br />
<br />
To briefly recap, not a lot has changed. I’ll be chronicling all the details to
catch up for sure, but I guess this leave me room for a little segue.<br /></div>
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I applied to be a Blogger Bee and after over a month of
waiting, I was turned down. What surprised me was how not upset I was. I put a
lot of time and effort into my seven page application, but when it came down to
it, I wasn’t shocked.<br />
<br />
When I got the email, I sort of just shrugged it off. Really, I think it is a
blessing in disguise. I haven’t had the time to write how I want to write and
to keep up here how I should, so the added pressure of having to constantly
write for a blog like Wedding Bee would have sent me into hysterics.<br />
<br />
I have gotten a lot of great feedback on my blog and many of you have given me
some very sweet comments on my writing style and posting content. I love you
all for that and thank you all for reading along, even when I am busy and
distracted.<br />
<br />
I will get back to the norm soon! I can’t wait to share flower updates, dress
updates, and to keep in keeping on. See you all in a bit!</div>
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<br /></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868164303199609281noreply@blogger.com1