Last week, mom and I went to the The Ritz and The Crescent to view their suites. If we could find a suite suitable for my girls and I to get ready the day of the wedding, we could also use it as a honeymoon suite the night of! We ruled out The Ritz, not only because the prices were ridiculous, but also because the suites weren't even that pretty. The decor was almost depressing. I'm searching for a place that's pretty and romantic. The Crescent was exactly that. Mom and I were very impressed with their suites and the prices were much better than The Ritz. Right now, The Crescent is the top location for the day of and night of festivities. However, I will still be comparing three other places: Hotel ZaZa, Legacy Marriott and Castle Hill Country Club. I'm slightly freaking out that I don't already have this figured out and booked; and I just realized this is the first time during my planning I've felt stressed/overwhelmed/anxious/etc...
I had a trial run appointment with Courtney at Chi Ro Makeup last Friday afternoon. I was so excited for another appointment of pampering and was ready to critique her work as I did with Anita's of Elan Makeup. We started with the hair trial run. Even though I made a few changes, I loved it! Then Courtney started my makeup (this was the makeup trial run for the engagement pictures). She did airbrush, which is a service I've never had but was super excited to try; and she did a smokey natural eye. And again, with only a couple color changes, I loved it! It was so easy for me to go with Chi Ro (XP)! Courtney's work seems so much more professional and modern. I'm excited for my next appointment with her, which will be next week when she does my makeup for our engagement pictures! Speaking of, I cannot wait for that session!
Sunday afternoon Matt and I met his dad, step-mom, granddad and grandmother at our wedding venue. We've been describing this place to them for months now and we were so thrilled to finally let them see it in person. Matt and I wanted them to fall in love with it as we did. And.....they loved it! They approved! Matt's dad said that it was "just perfect" and his grandmother had the biggest smile on her face as she noticed every detail. Before we left, she congratulated me on a "very good job" and I couldn't be more happy that she approved. What a special afternoon with Matt's family!
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| Matt's grandmother anxiously waiting to begin the tour. |
October wedding to do list:
- Engagement pictures on Oct. 10
- Make sure bridesmaids get measured for their dress and place their order
- Discuss groomsmen attire
- Select house party attire
- Browse save-the-dates
- Meet with our officiant for our first premarital session, which is scheduled for Oct. 7
- Determine order of ceremony events
- Choose invitation wording and design
- Select where my girls and I will get ready the day of the wedding
- Family "I Do" BBQ on Oct. 27!
7 months to go! Wow!
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