the bride and maiden

the bride's maid of honor has confirmed she can come to the wedding on a saturday! so alas, the planning date is sept 8. i hope that it works out that way.. i have also contacted my wedding and reception interests and hopefully we can meet soon and determine if these are the right places and if this date will work. i know i do things in a very slow way, but i usually do get everything done in the end. <3 i require much time and thought.

the illustrations must go back on board for the invitations and also the small items must be purchased. right now we'll worry about the bridal gown (i've got one on layaway and going to try on the spring lines in case) and the attire for maid of honor, groom and best man. i think ben and the best man go together for theirs.. so my brother and ben picking out formal wear is a litte scary.

i'm thinking my bachelorette party would be a better officially during the early summer in california with my best friend, aka, maid of honor. maybe a small week of fun and girl talk. PERFECT. then i can have a little silly party with my friends the night before like usual. we'll go dancing or karaoke or something i suppose..

i need more photos and plans of my food to show the chef next week. i'm hoping all of my wildist dreams will come true! what is a silly wedding without wild dreams?

my valentine evening of french decadence. honoring of my father's heritage and my own middle name. beautiful!

if i keep up with the planning, everything will fall into place slowly and surely..