The shoe dilemma continues...

Chris and I met with Rev. Stu, our officiant, on Monday. We were both a little nervous going into it because if we didn't like him we'd have to start the search over again. Luckily we like him! So he is all set to officiate our wedding on April 24! It is going to be short and sweet.

Also, I finally went to Pearl Vision to get myself a new pair of spectacles for two reasons: One, it's been two years and I'm due for a new pair as I can't see a thing from far away; and two, I don't think the specs I currently have are "wedding appropriate" so I wanted to get a pair that were a little less fun and a bit more sophisticated:

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Mission accomplished. The website doesn't have the color I got them in, gunmetal. They are pictured in light blue. I was pretty upset that my insurance covered less than half the cost of them though. *Sigh* I know, I should be happy I have insurance at all at this point.

More exciting news... On Tuesday, we booked our honeymoon! We are cruising to Bermuda for seven days aboard NCL's Norwegian Dawn. And the best part is we're staying in a suite! A Penthouse Suite with a sitting area and a balcony. Here's the floorplan from NCL's website:

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It's going to be a lot of fun! Also, we leave the day after the wedding, which is what I've wanted all along. Jessica is a happy camper :)

My shoe dilemma has taken over my life! I think everyone I talk to on a daily basis is probably annoyed about my inability to find shoes I like! So the search has continued... But I think I have narrowed it down to two pairs of shoes that I like...

Meet Option #1:

My apologies for the small image. I blame it on the source. So these are simple flats by Rocketdog. I like these because the ruching on the front of the shoe matches the ruching on my dress. And they are sparkly. What girl doesn't love sparkly things? Another plus: They're only $40. Definitely will be able to wear these shoes again. They're "throw them in the suitcase for the honeymoon" worthy.

 Meet Option #2:

These would obviously be in pink... Again, the source is not very cooperative with saving images. These are Jessica Simpson's Hill Wedges. "Jessica would be wearing Jessica" Christopher said. I like these because... Basically, I think I'd rather wear wedges than flats. It seems more appropriate since I can't wear heels. Sometimes the idea of wearing flats just seems boring. So I just think these are little more fun, I guess. The wooden heel isn't ideal for wedding attire, but I think it makes them less dressy and therefore more ideal to wear again after the wedding. These also could accompany me on the honeymoon.

Ahhhhhh, decisions. So basically I am going to order both pairs of shoes and decide which shoes I like better. Hopefully I will be able to make a decision after trying them on in person with the dress.

Alright, I think that's about all for today.

100 DAYS!

Ah, can you believe it? Only 100 days until I'm Mrs. Herron. How awesome. Part of me cannot believe that it is so close, but part of me still thinks it's forever away!

Chris has been e-mailing back and forth with the officiant and we will soon schedule a meeting with him. After that's done, I guess it's completely official - We can get married, aside from getting the marriage license!

Also, I found a photographer I love and is reasonably priced! I e-mailed the studio Tuesday morning and haven't heard back yet. I think I will follow up with a call if I don't hear back by tomorrow.  It's called D&G Studio and they're located in Beacon. Did I mention they're reasonably priced? With good photographs? Ah, finally. Now just keep your fingers crossed that they are available on April 24th!

Chris bought a new truck over the weekend and we picked that up on Tuesday in Port Jervis. On the way we stopped at the mall in Middletown and registered at Macy's! It was a lot of fun, but it's also stressful. I have a feeling we will finish our registry online rather than going back to the store. Although, I think Chris was having fun with the gun thing!

In addition to all of that, I have been on operation wedding shoes! And I am not having very much luck. I really want pink shoes. My problem is I need to either wear wedges or flats because the wedding is outside in the spring. I'm having a problem finding pink wedges I like. I found pink shoes that aren't wedges I like though:

They're not wedges, but they have a thick heel and a thick platform. The only problem is the height. But nonetheless, I love them.

I like these Cole Haan wedges... But they're not pink. But of course they don't come in the color I want. Of course.

I absolutely adore these J-Crew pumps... Too bad they're not wedges and are way out of my price range (almost $200!). 

 

DSW is being complicated and won't let me copy their shoes to my computer. Here's a couple more:

• Caparros Vincente II Silk Pump - They're pink. No wedge, but small heel. And adorable bow. I love.
• Miss Me Venice 17 Peep Toe Pump - In fuchsia. Again, no wedge. But thick heel.

Decisions, decisions. I might just have to order them all and see. Just kidding! I wish :)

Next up on the to-do list: Order envelopes for the invitations (I've been having a hard time finding the appropriate size envelope for a reasonable price); Shop for and order the wedding cake; and order our wedding bands!

2010, Oh my!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I can't believe it's 2010 already. We get married this year... Yikes! Only 111 days to go! My checklist still looks empty, but we are working on it.

My girlfriends were over for a holiday party a couple weeks ago and Cheyenne made me a sixteen week calendar with deadlines for accomplishing things. She'll be happy to know that so far I've been checking items off the list. It is actually extremely helpful to visualize what needs to be done. And the deadlines help too. Thanks Chey! :)  

Bridesmaid dresses... Check! It took two trips to David's Bridal in Middletown for all six girls to pick out their dresses, but they are selected and ordered:

This is from the first trip to David's Bridal on 12/23: Cheyenne, Courtney, myself, Donna, and Becky. They each picked the style they liked best from three or four options. All the dresses will be in watermelon pink, the color of Courtney's dress.

This is from the second trip to David's Bridal, a week later: My sister, Sierra, and my friend, Chelsea. Again, their dresses will be in watermelon pink. It's going to be nice to see them all together in the same color. Ah, I'm so excited for it!

Tuxedo rentals... Check! On 12/28 while all the groomsmen were in town, we went tuxedo rental shopping. First, we went to Men's Warehouse and none of us were impressed, so we headed down the street to Sossi Formal and they were excellent!

Here, the groom gets fitted for his tuxedo while myself and the three groomsmen find something to be funny. (Photo credit: Judy Herron)

 

A sneak peak of what Mike, the best man, and Chris will look like at the wedding! Without jeans, of course... Mike is wearing a watermelon pink vest and tie to match the bridesmaids and Chris is wearing an ivory vest and tie to match me! (Photo credit: Judy Herron)

Amongst the shopping trips, Chris and I have been looking for an officiant and a photographer. I think we have found an officiant service -- Hudson Valley Ceremonies & Events. Chris is going to follow up with them this week. As for photographers, they are so expensive! I am having a hard time finding one in a decent price range.

Next up on our to-do list is to register!