Updates!

I know, I know, I've been MIA-- sorry. Of course, I haven't been doing a whole, whole lot with planning, but I do have some updates.

First, the venue. As you can see in the previous post, I found a venue that I absolutely loved. However, since the galleys can only hold 150 people in each, we would've either had to invited only 150 people to the wedding and everyone to the reception or cut the entire list to 150, which is what we probably would've done. Chris wasn't very fond of the idea of cutting the list that much (and mommma didn't like the price all that much either), so I decided to compromise and use the church we attend for our ceremony, and hopefully the local National Guard for the reception. I know it's going to take a lot when it comes to decorating our reception, but I figured if I compromised on this, I can get some of the other things I really want like a really fabulous photographer and a photo booth (even if I have to DIY it)!

Also, I finally went gown browsing for the first time last Thursday! I didn't think I would have fun initially because I don't care for shopping and trying on clothes. But I actually had fun (shout out to one of the besties/bridesmaids for pushing me to go)! And I found three dresses I really like; I think I may have found the "one," but I'm planning to go back to try on a few more with my momma, sister and a few other people. That's when I'll make the final decision and buy it {how exciting!}.

I think trying on dresses really made me realize that I'm about to get married. Initially, it was a very surreal feeling. When I put the first dress on it was like, Wow...what the heck is going on? I'm really standing here in a wedding gown, and I'm about to get married soon! So, now, I officially feel like a bride lol.

Anyhoo, since the time is getting closer {263 days--eek!}, I should have updates more often, so stay tuned!