Well I have to say that I think prices people charge for wedding related services/items/etc. is RIDICULOUS! I am in shock at how fast our money is going to be gone and how much everything costs. Woooza. You would think people would be nice and cut you a deal since you are getting married and all...but nope...they just jack the prices up even higher! It is really really ridiculous. I am seriously tempted to go to the courthouse...quicker & cheaper.
Budgeting for a wedding is no fun Brad & I have been realizing. So for all you out there who one day hope to get hitched...I would definitely recommend start saving now!
I am honestly more excited about the honeymoon then the ceremony or reception. I LOVE to travel so I will have a lot of fun just spending some quality r&r time with just Brad. Location is to be determined. I am trying to go to the coolest place for the cheapest price...haha.
I am officially having Jennifer make my dress and I am excited to see that creation! The only couple of things we have left to nail down are transportation, flowers, bridesmaids dress color, honeymoon location, signing the contract for the venue, and decorations. Phew.
xoxo
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
And so it begins
Well for my job I am now officially handling weddings and other social functions instead of corporate stuff. So I am thinking that by the time we tie the knot I will officially be sick of weddings...too bad we are getting married right before peak wedding season which means I will have to come back to this nonsense! Lovely. The only good part is that I am hoping that some of the DJ's and Limo companies, etc. that we continuously refer people too give us a huge deal since I will be referring people there in the future.
I am really in shock of how much weddings cost (well both of us are). We are trying to stick as tightly to a budget as we can and are hoping that this one day doesn't cost us some crazy amount. I would be perfectly happy eloping at this point but I don't know that Brad feels the same.
I keep wanting to push the date up. I would totally get married tomorrow if I could. I am to the point where I dont even care anymore, I dont want to wait, I dont want to plan, and I dont care what happens at my wedding because I will just be so overly excited to be marrying Brad. I am actually glad because I was scared I was going to be bridezilla....and although I might be in some senses, I think I am taking everything in stride at this point.
Brad is the greatest fiance a girl could ask for, he actually enjoys the planning, and comes along for EVERYTHING. He even is going to "diet" with me to show his support. I am so thankful for him and for how amazing he is to me. I don't think I tell him that enough.
Well we had our first spat since being engaged...all over plates. And it wasnt really a spat except that I was being stubborn so it was drawn out way longer than it should have been. It is so funny trying to mesh two people's different tastes and trying to register for stuff you both will have to use. I really need to work on being more selfless and not always wanting things my way because lord knows I really struggle with that. It's fun learning more about each other by registering and trying to figure things out. Even though I know we will have our shares of arguements...or shall I say differing of opinions...I wouldn't change it for the world because I love Bradley Steven Granquist so so much!
My ring is almost insured now...there is a little about planning.
Plans for this week:
I am really in shock of how much weddings cost (well both of us are). We are trying to stick as tightly to a budget as we can and are hoping that this one day doesn't cost us some crazy amount. I would be perfectly happy eloping at this point but I don't know that Brad feels the same.
I keep wanting to push the date up. I would totally get married tomorrow if I could. I am to the point where I dont even care anymore, I dont want to wait, I dont want to plan, and I dont care what happens at my wedding because I will just be so overly excited to be marrying Brad. I am actually glad because I was scared I was going to be bridezilla....and although I might be in some senses, I think I am taking everything in stride at this point.
Brad is the greatest fiance a girl could ask for, he actually enjoys the planning, and comes along for EVERYTHING. He even is going to "diet" with me to show his support. I am so thankful for him and for how amazing he is to me. I don't think I tell him that enough.
Well we had our first spat since being engaged...all over plates. And it wasnt really a spat except that I was being stubborn so it was drawn out way longer than it should have been. It is so funny trying to mesh two people's different tastes and trying to register for stuff you both will have to use. I really need to work on being more selfless and not always wanting things my way because lord knows I really struggle with that. It's fun learning more about each other by registering and trying to figure things out. Even though I know we will have our shares of arguements...or shall I say differing of opinions...I wouldn't change it for the world because I love Bradley Steven Granquist so so much!
My ring is almost insured now...there is a little about planning.
Plans for this week:
- Continue registering
- Try to be less stubborn (Nichole's goal)
- Pick a time to go with Vanessa, Mom and Mrs. Bossert to get dress material!!!
- Go look at the venue we are leaning towards set up for a wedding
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wedding Planning is Underway
Well wedding planning is underway. For those far and wide who want to follow along on our joyous ride please feel free to read on!
So far this is what we have going for us:
acts 5:20
So far this is what we have going for us:
- A Date: April 4th, 2009
- A Color Scheme: Green & Ivory & Lavender as an accent color
- A Graphic Designer (for all our printing needs): Mr. Bjorn Amundsen from Herald Design
- A Theme: New Life - (marriage, spring, and salvation contribute to this idea)
- A Verse: (compliments of Brad) Acts 5:20 "Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this new life."
- A Venue: (fingers crossed) Glendale Lakes Golf Course
- A Photographer: Ms. Jennifer Derks of Derks Photography & Design
- A Dress: To be made by Mrs. Jennifer Bossert
- Bridesmaids: Laura Elizabeth Oswald (maid of honor), Kristine Leigh Granquist, Stephanie Marie Granquist, Jamie Lynn Klippert, Kristin Renee Trapino, and Vanessa Joy Amundsen
- Groomsmen: Bjorn Isaac Amundsen (best man), Jonathan Paul Strand, Kyle Jay Meinema, Paul Skaritka, Anthony Joseph Trapino
- Hairstylist: (for the bride and maid of honor) Stephanie Marie Granquist, and (for the remainder of the bridesmaids) Toni Marie Scott
- We will be doing a food tasting at Glendale Lakes on August 14th with Brad, myself, my mom, and Brad's mom.
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