run down the aisle

[chestnutcurls]

Thanks so much, everyone, for your well wishes. Every one of your comments means a lot to me...and to Evan too. We sat down Saturday night and read them all together. :) Your happiness makes me happy too! Yay!

Unfortunately I don't have time to say much right now because we are trying to get a location locked down by the end of the week. We've officially set the date for November 27...now less than five months away. I mean, how bizarre is this whole thing? On Thursday I was just regular old Brenda, contentedly plugging along, thinking about redecorating my apartment. Four days later I'm getting references for reception sites, making rush appointments at David's Bridal, and planning a life with the man I love. I feel like I've been dropped into an alternate dimension. The best news of the day is that my church is not nearly as expensive for weddings as I was told. In fact, it's cheaper than other places my parents were considering. So my dad told me to go ahead and book it! I'm so surprised and glad that we can get married in our own church. (See, I just had that weird feeling again. We? Getting married? Huh? :)) God is really bringing this together, even in the small things.

Emily's wedding was beautiful and went completely smoothly. She was the prettiest bride I've ever seen. Obviously, I have more to say about it but can't get into it right now. :) Sorry for all the incessant wedding talk...I promise I'll calm down after this week. Also, I haven't had time to look at my friends page at all. Thanks for bearing with me, and rejoicing with me!

Comments

[raysofhope.livejournal.com]

Awww! I like all of the incessant (?) wedding talk! :) Please don't calm down! :D

I'm so excited for you and Evan. . . you have lots of planning to do, and I hope you don't get overwhelmed. :)

[calypsobard.livejournal.com]

You should also check into the Bridal Collection on Stage. That's where my dress came from and they were WONDERFULLY nice and you don't need appointments or anything. Had a wonderful caterer too :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm going to check them out on Saturday!

[sarah.livejournal.com]

I completely forgot to comment on your last entry but I wanted to say congratulations to you. And Evan, ofcource! lol ::throws confettie::

::will gatecrash your party in the nicest possible way:: :)

[siemova.livejournal.com]

No bearing necessary, but you have the rejoicing part right. ^_^

[rawee1.livejournal.com]

Breathe. Hire a wedding planner (no kidding, this will save your life) 757-9339 is the number for Southern Event Planners, she will save your life, budget for you, do everything down to the last detail for you if you like (she also has smaller (two weeks before) packages to help you pin down the details and get everybody organized. Angela Dacus. I'm telling you- she's worth every penny- she will pay for herself in what she saves you on invitations alone. (try 30% off normal book price!)

[banzai.livejournal.com]

I was away when you posted—congrats!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I love that icon. LOL.

[laraemily.livejournal.com]

Such fun! :-D

[lajea.livejournal.com]

CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS! I am SOOO happy for you! :)

[helenangel.livejournal.com]

If you need any help at all, I am at your service. I was a wedding planner for a little bit (one of the many odd jobs I had) and have some connections still (like for bulk flowers) so let me know if there's anything I can do (and yes, you had better believe I'll come up there for your wedding!)

[thetenthshadow.livejournal.com]

Brendsistor Radio! You're doing the hitch-marriage thing! The One Ring that rules them all! :) Booyea. Today, we shall drink ale and make merry with the shieldmaidens of Rohan :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Our friend Ashley suggested Evan get a One Ring for his wedding band. I said it was okay with me, but I doubt he'll do it. :)

[stacye13.livejournal.com]

Sending non-hectic thoughts your way!
All About Weddings in Gtown has good wedding planning services also. I didn't use them, just got my dress there, but they've done some of my friend's events quite nicely. Ours was pretty small, so I handled most of it myself. Feel free to wander down the hall if you are in need of any solicited or unsolicited advice!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah...they're on the list my church gave me. I might check them out.

[my-everafter.livejournal.com]

How exciting! I really am so thrilled... :-D
I made this post pretty much because of/for you; but it's not that important and I won't be offended at all if you skip it.
I hope you are having a lot of fun planning YOUR wedding!!!!!!!!!!!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

:D I answered! Woo hoo!

Evan and I were talking about photographers last night and he mentioned your icon. He really likes that pose. :)

[miss-becki.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about talking as much as you want about your wedding. This is your time, and you make the most of it! I was once told that your wedding day is the last day where it's all about you, after that, it's all about the family, so make every second count! Totally enjoy it girlie!

Congrats!!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

:) Thanks! That's nice.

[canticles.livejournal.com]

YAY!!! OMG... you guys are getting married like a little over a week before Phillip and me. Hehehe... I'm glad Em's wedding went smoothly...

BTW, I emailed you, but I hadn't visited my friends page yet so you answered a lot of my questions.

All hail David's Bridal!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Oh, I didn't get it! Did you send it to Hotmail? I'll check.

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

EEK~! 17 days before I'm due. I wonder if I'll be up to the 12 hour car ride.

Just shout if there's any way I can help brainstorm. :) I love planning big events.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I didn't realize it was that close. Yikes.

Well, whatever you decide is fine. We'd love for you guys to be there, but I'll definitely understand if you don't feel up to it. :)

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

Yep, that close. :) We'll have to play it by ear. And like I said, I'll be huge and probably too tired for a reception anyhow. Don't count on us (paying for a "plate" for us at the hall). Just count us out and if we make it we'll come to the church and get dinner elsewhere. :) Trust me, you'll be glad you have the extra headcount for family.

[thetenthshadow.livejournal.com]

Brens! Love the 11/27/04 icon :D

[angelic-1.livejournal.com]

I don't really have anything to say - all I can do when reading that is smile :)

[ruthieroo.livejournal.com]

yay for weddings!:-D I was very blessed to be spared from extensive wedding planning due to the kind of wedding I had. But it's good that you're getting started right away, too.

Oh yes, and the real reason I'm commenting is to say that you look so pretty in the "one down...two to go" icon! I love your hair!

I know what you mean about that weird feeling! It kept resurfacing even after I got used to the idea of getting married. The day before the wedding Jonno's good friend/the best man would look at me all of the sudden and break into this huge grin and say things like, "You're going to be Mrs. Ament, have you realized that??" and of course I had...but it still gave me that weird feeling! And now I get that weird feeling when Jonno introduces me to people as, "this is my wife..." Eep! There is more weird [but wonderful] feelings to come, Brenda! Enjoy the ride!!!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Ruthie, I think I will value your comments a lot in the next few months, since you've just been where I'm going. :) Thanks- it's nice to know the weirdness is normal.

[mzspearz.livejournal.com]

EEE!!! Cute new icons :DDD

I love to hear this news. I'm so excited for you <333