Introducing...the Mrs.!!

So...I've been married almost a week now (our date was 9.10.11), and everything is awesome! I guess I should do a wedding recap, right? : )

Of course, everything did not go perfectly/as planned, but all in all, I was happy with everything, and most importantly, I was married at the end of the day!

I have to say I felt a little...weird all day. I mean, I didn't really feel like a bride at all until it was time for the actual ceremony, and I really didn't feel "bride-like" after that either lol. It was just a really surreal feeling all day, like I couldn't believe it was happening. And now that I'm married, things really don't feel that differently...

Anyhoo, I thought the venue was decorated beautifully (shout out to my aunt and her friend), my cupcake cake was amazing, and everyone looked fab! The wedding started about five minutes late (which was only because some guests were late), but like I said, everything was great...There were a few snafus: I did trip a little going up the stairs to get married, we ended early because most of the guests were older, some people were getting on my nerves, and Chris's car battery died before we left, so we had to wait around so he could get his car jumped off. But, like I said, it was fab, I didn't have to turn into Bridezilla (although I wanted to a couple of times) and I'm soooo happy that it's all over, and I'm married now!! : )

Anyhoo, here are a few pics (in no particular order; shout out to NakeshiaRenee Photography!):

** One more thing: I want to give a HUUUGE thanks to LaKesha Womack! She coordinated my wedding and helped keep me sane throughout the entire process. We definitely could not have done it without her! 

How long is too long...

...to be engaged? I'm sure you've heard of people who've been engaged several years- 4, 5, 6 years or as little as six months.

 I think that 1-2 years is enough time to stay engaged, but there are some situations that might require you to wait longer- waiting to graduate, someone in the military or if you want an extravagant wedding and have to save for it.

Personally, I don't think I would wait more than two years from engagement to get married...what about you?

How long is too long to be engaged?

I can't believe it...

Saturday, Chris and I went on a little outing. We went to the dam in Hartwell [my hometown] and to a place overlooking the lake. We did the usual: laughed, joked, took crazy photos.  Throughout the day, I was thinking about how 'friendly' and how comfortable this feels. Don't get me wrong, we are very much in love, but it sometimes surprises me how much like friends we are. I guess that's a good thing though- they say you're supposed to marry your best friend, so...

I was also thinking about how surreal this whole engagement thing feels. I mean, when I really think about being engaged and the fact that I'm getting married next year, it's just like, 'Wow...I'm really engaged to my best friend...I'm about to get freakin' married next year...That just seems so crazy to me! Lol But really, I am very excited about everything to come...woo hoo!

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Presenting...

The wedding colors!

Black is one of my favorite colors, and Chris and I both like yellow- it's a happy color, and it's bright. So, the colors are....

[Yellow, Black and White]

I made this little inspiration board today, but knowing me, it's the first of many. Anyway, here it is:

What do you think?

Photos from: theknot.com, mypersonalartist.blogspot.com, stoverscustomcakes.com, wedding-dress.ec51.com, sugarpluminvitations.blogspot.com, blissevent.com, zazzle.com

Why do I feel like I'm bragging?

A lot of times, I don't like talking about my wedding plans or the fact that I'm engaged. Why? Because I feel like people will feel that I'm bragging. I don't know why I feel this way. I just don't want people to feel like I'm bragging because I'm engaged or that I think I'm better than everyone else because I'm getting married. Does that make sense? Or am I just crazy? Lol Has anyone else experienced this?

Bridal Party

So, even though my wedding is not until next year, I've been thinking about who's going to be in it. Actually, I was thinking about it before I was engaged, but only because I was sure Chris and I were getting married. Anyway, there are not a lot of family members on the list right now. I honestly don't think most of them care because we don't really talk like that, but then again, you never know. But knowing me, I'll keep the bridal party as is- a couple of relatives, my two bffs and some of Chris's family. However, I'm known for being indecisive, so we'll see... ; )

Colors I lurve

I originally had this in my Mocha Locs blog, but since this is the wedding blog, I decided to put it here.

I'm trying to figure out a color combo that we both like. Needless to say, it's not easy. But we have pleeenty of time, so I'm not worried. Here are some of my faves (but the black and pink is my fave):

 

 

 

 

Photos from: itsajaimething.com, inthedetailsblog.com, thewishlist.com

How did you choose your wedding colors?

Mocha's new blog!

Most of you know me as Jamie Fleming or Mocha Writer, and you might also know that I'm engaged!

Since I'm a writer and blogger and love sharing things (and since this will be a looong planning process), I decided to create an entirely new blog dedicated to my wedding & marriage planning process. So basically I'll be talking about our plans. Check out the about page for more info on us : )

Enjoy!