Discussions by Valerie

I feel like I got a lot done today! Really it was just scheduling vendor appointments and sending out inquiries. I have a full week coming up! I have appointments with 2 coordinators, 1 photographer,...

So I am 6 months out and haven't found a dress. Sure, I haven't looked much but I just am not getting any enjoyment out of this whole experience, which makes me NOT want to shop for one. So I am...

I'm FINALLY feeling good about starting to wedding plan. I don't know why it is giving me so much anxiety, but today was the first time I actually got excited about a wedding-related thing working...

I haven't picked my colors yet. I was drawn to purples/blues and other pastel shades, but when my groom saw a tux with a very nice light gold vest and tie, he REALLY liked it. I don't think that light...

I went to a bridal show today with FH, mom, and 2 bridesmaids... You should have seen those girls run wild *shakes head* I really think they are 100 times more excited about everything than I am,...

Huzzah! One wedding thing down, a MILLION to go! We put the deposit on the venue today and I am finally ready to start planning. I guess 6 months before the wedding is a good time to start, right? I...

I almost did a faceplant today at work.... tripped over some cords and landed on my knees at a staff meeting. Luckily, we have nurses on our staff, and they got me set up with ice packs and a pillow...

A neighbor a couple of houses down from me had a bunch of junk out by her trash cans, and I saw 3 nice, simple, wicker baskets just sitting there. Now, everyone knows stuff on the curb means it is for...

I LOVE coffee! I seriously want it all the time. It is my first thought when I wake up. Even when FH is cuddling me, I'm thinking, "How can I get out of this without waking him up so I can start the...

So FH had an idea for us to do a "his and hers" style blog about planning our wedding, since there is usually nothing from the groom's point of view. We've spent the last few days trying to think of a...

I got the call from the last person I was waiting to hear from, so now I have a wedding party! 1 Matron of Honor (sister), and 3 Bridesmaids (sister, SIL, and good friend). Whew, I feel a huge load...

I am trying to figure out how to tell vendors about my vision for my wedding and it is hard to put into words. I know I'm not a diva/glam bride, or a Martha Stewart-perfect bride. I am non-traditional...

Since I didn't win the contest for a free wedding (booo), I think I need a "pick-me-up" purchase. Nothing like a little retail therapy to keep you on the positive side! I want to buy something wedding...

I'm lucky that I have lots of candidates for BMs, but the two people I want most for MOH are my best friend who lives in Japan and a sister who lives 8 hours away and has a baby to take care of. Who...

Any Los Angeles/So-Cal women going to the Brideworld Expo this weekend? I am debating trying to fit it in to my busy weekend. I WAS planning on going Sunday, but lovely FH decided to invite people...

I think my monthly gift is about to arrive I don't want to be in pain and a bad mood while dress shopping. That sounds very uncomfortable.

Went dress shopping for the first time yesterday with my best friend (in from Japan!) I wanted to see what shape would work best for me, and found a few that looked great. Of my two favorites one was...

Obviously it is the busy season for all wedding-related vendors, but since mine is in the "off-season" I need to start planning now. I'm having a hard time getting people to call me back and I figure...

My FH and I were talking this morning, and he asked what fun games we can play during the reception. He means something each table can do to compete for prizes! That sounds like so much fun, I love...