Drawing 1

Thought I'd post some pictures of drawings I've been working on both in class and out. Enjoy and feel free to critique!

Wedding Bliss

I've discovered that being engaged is actually very fun and not as stressful as most people tell you. Planning with the wonderful combination of college classes isn't extremely difficult either. Speaking of planning, I know it's generally more understandable for the bride, bridesmaids, and mother to do ALL the planning and the groom to just show up, but Josh has given his two-cents when he deems it appropriate and most of the time it's been perfectly helpful.

To relay to you every wedding detail accomplished or plotted out this far would make me very happy and allow me to share thanks where it is due... But, first we'll start with me. ;) My dress fitting this afternoon! (Thanks mom.) It was awesome! I'm so excited that it is now only four months til the wedding (May 15th y'all!) and stuff can actually be happening now. Alright so the details... The low-down on the wedding vibe...

1. We have the Palmer Home Bed & Breakfast for the ceremony, though whether it is inside the lovely antique room or the courtyard depends on how many people actually attend. You see, the guest list has grown as distant cousins were added from both of us and the number of people we were sure would attend has now shifted upwards pushing the fire and safety regulations for inside. Not to mention everyone would have to stand because there would be no room for chairs.
*Thank you to my wonderful fiance Josh for letting me marry him in such a pretty place.
2. The Charleston Yacht Club has been acquired as Mom vetoed the small bohemian restaurant I first sighted. It's large bay-viewing room with wooden floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, bar, kitchen, tables and chairs has a nice set up and will be perfect for entertaining all of those who come to watch us wed.
*Thank you to Mom and Pops for splurging even when you couldn't.
3. The one thing that Josh insisted on from the beginning was the food; he wanted BBQ from Sticky Fingers! We love BBQ so it was natural to serve it at the reception. BBQ chicken, wings, mac n cheese, green beans, baked beans, house salads, fruit tray, deli tray to make sandwiches, and a cheese tray. It's all been ordered and I can't wait to eat it!
*Thank you to Don and Ms. Ann for generously helping us.
4. A major part of the decoration is the floral arrangements. They add color to a table and create something to look at while eating some good BBQ. A few days in Alabama and I now have 10 beautiful centerpieces, 2 mothers coursages, 3 grandmothers corsages, a grooms boutonniere, groomsmen bouonnieres, fathers and grandfathers boutonnieres, a guest table flower bowl, 3 bridesmaid bouquets, a tossing bouquet and my gorgeous bridal bouquet. All are very spring-like and will be an amazing addition.
*Special thanks to Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Patsy for buying and arranging the wonderful pieces.
5. A buttercream cake with flowers will be the great centerpiece for it's own table. Chocolate and vanilla mable cake with vanilla buttercream icing. Yum.
*Thank you Aunt Tammy, my good baker relative.
6. The invitations are printed and ready to be sent out this weekend!
*Thanks to Mom and Pops for purchasing them for us.
7. My hair will be done in an up-do on the day of the wedding.
*Thank you Aunt Michelle for helping me.
8. White chocolate pink roses handmade will be on every table for guests to take with them or munch on after dinner and cake.
*Thank you Dad and Tess for taking the time.
9. Wedding pictures will be taken through-out the evening of the activities and a video of the ceremony and reception by close friends.
*Thank you Rick Dickert and Alex Johnson.

I can't wait for the day to arrive, but I know I will miss the fun planning and anticipation building part too. See you there! May 15th! Don't forget! :)