It's getting closer!!

The big day is fast approaching and I can't believe the wait is almost over! We are about a week away from the 4 month mark. Where did the time go?! We've been wishing the time away but I'm sure we will be feeling the crunch shortly and wishing we had a little bit of it back. We've been checking some things off the to-do list little by little. Here's the run down on things we've tackled recently!

Back in September we held a craft night at the house! We decorated all of the jars for centerpieces, we made hairpieces, jewelry, I wrapped some letters with jute for decor, we decorated some other little pieces for the reception decor. It was a super fun girls night and I can't believe we are blessed enough to have so many people to help us! Me, mom, my mother in law to be, my bridesmaid Tiffany, my dear friend Kayleigh, and yes! even Jesse the groom pitched in :)

WE INTERRUPT THIS BLOG POST FOR A MOMENT TO GUSH ON THE GROOM: On a little side note, he has just been super wonderful with all of the planning! I couldn't imagine a better partner in crime for getting everything planned. He is one heck of an awesome groom!

In other wedding news, we bought some awesome bridal party gifts! In case any of them read the blog, I can't spill the details or post pics but I am super happy with them and can't wait to give them to everyone! Perhaps I can disclose the awesomeness once the wedding is over :)

On my 25th birthday (can you believe that?! A quarter of a century old and my LAST birthday as a Ms.), I took bridal portraits! They were rained out the week before but I couldn't have been happier because a cold front (how perfect for my weather taste, right?!) came through! I don't want to give too much away and again, I can't post pictures until after the wedding, but I'd just like for you to picture me in all of my bridal glory with a SWEATER! It was the most amazing experience ever!! I have never felt more beautiful in my life :) I got my hair done and my makeup done and I got to put on my absolutely perfect dress! I just cannot believe that in 4 short months I get to do it again and Jesse FINALLY gets to see me :) Not to mention our AMAZING photographer. BEST INVESTMENT EVER! Bethany, of Two Times Photography, is absolutely wonderful to work with. She made me feel so comfortable, not to mention opened her home to me. I made a special request (something that should have it's own post at a later time) and she without hesitation said yes and made it happen. I would hire her everyday of the week and twice on Sunday! I will be recommending her to everyone I know (and we haven't even shot the wedding yet! That's how good she is!). I am DYING to see the pictures and can't wait for them to be ready :)

The last major thing we've been up to lately is SUITS! We took Jesse today to Men's Warehouse and he found the perfect look for him and we also decided on a look for his GM and the ushers. Picture it, my handsome groom looking sharp in a black suit with a white tie, surrounded by his groomsmen in black suits and navy blue ties, while the ushers seat people looking dapper in their black suits with deep purple ties...  CAN YOU SEE IT?! Not to mention my daddy walking me down the aisle in his black suit and special tie :) I can't wait to come down the path and see my dashing groom looking more handsome than ever!!

Lots of exciting wedding things happening lately!! It's just about crunch time to get all of the little details taken care of!