We signed our contract and Ernie put down the deposit! Can't wait to work with Nelliena (our coordinator). She is awesome and has already given me homework to do before our next meeting. First she told me to register for Martha Stewart.com, which I love!! So many cute ideas. If you guys haven't checked it out, you definitely should! My other homework is to get a dress this month. Unfortunately that means no dress shopping with my December visitors, but Nelliena said to get it done now and I trust her! If anyone wants to go this month, let me know! I'm still leaning towards getting that one at La Belle Elaine, but I do kinda wanna go to All That Shimmers in Tacoma, to compare prices if nothing else.
Lauren has joined the list of engaged ladies in this group! Patrick popped the question on Friday at Lauren's family cabin in Grapeview. He did a good job of convincing her over the past few months that they should probably wait a few more years before they get married, so she didn't see it coming. Congrats to Lauren and Patrick!
At this rate, you'll all be married by my wedding! Well, hopefully not all. :)
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Venue: CHECK!
It's official, we have decided that we are going with the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Course for the wedding! Both the ceremony and reception will be held on Friday, September 23rd, 2011! I can't believe it, I finally have a date! We go in to sign the papers and put down our deposit on Saturday and I am SO excited! Now that I have this out of the way, I am totally in planning mode. I can't wait to search for the perfect florist, DJ, officiant, etc. I'm super bummed that Tricia (Kirimi and Emily's cousin) can't do the photography. It will definitely be hard to find someone I like even half as much as her.
Trish will be in town starting December 18th for a whole month, and it looks like that is the weekend that Claire will be able to get up here too! I am going to schedule a couple of dress appointments for that following Sunday for all who are interested in tagging along. After Claire goes back home, I will be focusing most of the rest of the month on Trish's wedding (in case you didn't know I'm her maid of honor too!). Trish and I realized the other day that she will officially be my "Matron of honor" since she will technically be married at the time of my wedding. I laughed b/c she is younger than me, and that hardly seems like an appropriate term to describe her, but I am SO going for it :) Now people will stop saying "wait you have TWO maids of honor?? That's unheard of!!!" Actually, one's a matron! Haha
Ty and I found an apartment and we will be moving in December 1st if all goes well. I'm very excited to finally be living with the kid, even though it will make my commute to work a little longer....it's in Buckley. That's right, I'm gonna be that token redneck friend that you always wanted but never could find in Sammamish. All are invited to the Logger's Rodeo next summer...ooooh bachelorette party idea!!!! Haha. But really though, I can't wait to start our own little household together. Hopefully I'll be able to stop all my annoying habits by then, like throwing my clothes everywhere. That probably won't fly.
Anyway, I just wanted to make sure you all save that date NOW! 9/23/11! Don't forget and be early! :)
Trish will be in town starting December 18th for a whole month, and it looks like that is the weekend that Claire will be able to get up here too! I am going to schedule a couple of dress appointments for that following Sunday for all who are interested in tagging along. After Claire goes back home, I will be focusing most of the rest of the month on Trish's wedding (in case you didn't know I'm her maid of honor too!). Trish and I realized the other day that she will officially be my "Matron of honor" since she will technically be married at the time of my wedding. I laughed b/c she is younger than me, and that hardly seems like an appropriate term to describe her, but I am SO going for it :) Now people will stop saying "wait you have TWO maids of honor?? That's unheard of!!!" Actually, one's a matron! Haha
Ty and I found an apartment and we will be moving in December 1st if all goes well. I'm very excited to finally be living with the kid, even though it will make my commute to work a little longer....it's in Buckley. That's right, I'm gonna be that token redneck friend that you always wanted but never could find in Sammamish. All are invited to the Logger's Rodeo next summer...ooooh bachelorette party idea!!!! Haha. But really though, I can't wait to start our own little household together. Hopefully I'll be able to stop all my annoying habits by then, like throwing my clothes everywhere. That probably won't fly.
Anyway, I just wanted to make sure you all save that date NOW! 9/23/11! Don't forget and be early! :)
Saturday, November 6, 2010
This Could Be It!
Today we toured the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club.
http://www.tpcsr.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PWE
It wasn't quite as glamorous as the Newcastle Club, but her estimate was HALF the price! AND Nelliena (the wedding coordinator) designs everything around the bride. So basically we tell her how much we want to spend and she works around it. There are a bunch of other cool things about it. The ceremony can be inside or outside and you don't have to decide which until 3 hours before start time. This is awesome since September weather can be beautiful or horrendous in this lovely green state. The view is awesome from both outside and inside. I'm a big fan of Nelliena. She really seems to love working there, and she has a TON of experience. I really think we are going to go with this venue. We have a one week hold on our date (Friday Sept 23rd) until we can get Ty up to see it, and hopefully Kandi too. The food and beverage minimum is 6000 dollars less to have it on a Friday, meaning we will have a lot more flexibility in where we spend our money. A sell point for Ty...there's a possibility that we can bring in our own beer. She said it had never been done before, but she could ask management if it's possible. People have brought in their own wine before, but never beer. Well, not everyone works for a budweiser distributor do they? Haha. I will keep you guys posted on everything as we make our decisions. If we decide on this place that will be a huge load off and my next major feat will be the dress.
http://www.tpcsr.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PWE
It wasn't quite as glamorous as the Newcastle Club, but her estimate was HALF the price! AND Nelliena (the wedding coordinator) designs everything around the bride. So basically we tell her how much we want to spend and she works around it. There are a bunch of other cool things about it. The ceremony can be inside or outside and you don't have to decide which until 3 hours before start time. This is awesome since September weather can be beautiful or horrendous in this lovely green state. The view is awesome from both outside and inside. I'm a big fan of Nelliena. She really seems to love working there, and she has a TON of experience. I really think we are going to go with this venue. We have a one week hold on our date (Friday Sept 23rd) until we can get Ty up to see it, and hopefully Kandi too. The food and beverage minimum is 6000 dollars less to have it on a Friday, meaning we will have a lot more flexibility in where we spend our money. A sell point for Ty...there's a possibility that we can bring in our own beer. She said it had never been done before, but she could ask management if it's possible. People have brought in their own wine before, but never beer. Well, not everyone works for a budweiser distributor do they? Haha. I will keep you guys posted on everything as we make our decisions. If we decide on this place that will be a huge load off and my next major feat will be the dress.
Friday, November 5, 2010
The Touring Begins
Calling the Newcastle Golf Club gorgeous would be an understatement. It was GOR-GEOUS! The ceremony takes place in a huge white tent overlooking all of Lake Washington and Seattle, Bellevue, pretty much everything that you could see in an airplane. They would probably be pissed if I called it a tent. They refer to it as a "terrace". It comfortably seats 350 people for the ceremony, and the walls (which are mostly see-through) can be rolled up to make it an outdoor setting. And it's fully heated. So I fell in love with the "terrace" and the ball room was just as elegant and you could do so much with it! After showing us the bridal suite, and private room for the guys complete with pool table and bar she drafted us up an estimate for what our wedding of approximately 300 guests would cost. 42,000.... No big deal right? I could totally cut costs in other areas. I'm sure I have something in my closet that's white, and flowers??? Sprinkle those dandelions Charlotte! My iHome totally bumps when it's up to volume 30! One M&M for everyone! Delaney, get ordained cause we can't afford a real officiant.
So needless to say, my dad was a little overwhelmed with the total...but surprisingly didn't shut it down. We really liked the girl who would be our coordinater/my bff for the next 10 months. We are going to Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club on Saturday and hopefully will be met with slightly lower prices. Callie and Jessica work there so they are totally sweet talking the event coordinater for me.
I made my preliminary guest list and you're not gonna believe it, but without trying it was EXACTLY 150 guests. And we are aiming for a 300 person wedding. Man I'm good. That is, of course assuming everyone brings a date and shows up. Oooh do I get to make a "B" list?? I would feel way too cool if I had a "B" list of people I invite as I get "no" rSvPs.
On to more important things: THE BACHELORETTE PARTY!
Now I know you all have stuff going on like school, work, a kid (Kirimi) and that you will be getting time off from all that for the wedding in September. So I totally understand if you think you won't be able to make it to the Bachelorette Party too. I am pretty sure I wanna do Chelan either the 2nd to last or last weekend in August. As most of you know, hotel rooms book like crazy fast in Chelan so we probably need to get it squared away soon. Kylie did some research and found that the cheapest place near town is the place we stayed when Ty proposed. (How appropriate!) She thinks it would cost about 80 per person for the hotel for the weekend (this may go up or down depending on how many can come.) And of course that's not including food, booze, strippers (k that was a joke and just let me say right now that I will KILL anyone if there is any sort of stripper involved) etc. Post if either weekend would work better for you, or if you don't think it's a possibility for you, or if you think I'm retarded for asking this of you so early. Delaney...not sure if you'll be invited yet. It probably won't be the best environment for a 16 year old, and could lead to an arrest. I'll get back to you on that.
Thank you guys for being so awesome. Trish, sorry our schedules are so opposite. Call me when you get a chance. I don't work Saturday so if you get a minute call me then. I can't wait for December 18th! Kylie, let me know if you wanna come tour Snoqualmie Ridge on Saturday at 2 (I'm not sure if you decided to go to Molly's wedding or not). Claire, call me Saturday evening if you get a chance. Kirimi and Emily when are you guys both gonna be up here next so I can try on dresses? Lauren, I really wanna go to that place in Tacoma, but I think it would have to be on a weekend so will you let me know when you're not busy with Patrick?
One last thing: There is a chance that ALL of us will be in the same state at some point in December! Lauren, Delaney, Kylie and I are obviously already here. Trish is coming home for a month beginning Dec 18. Kirimi and Emily I'm sure could come up for a weekend to visit the parents. And Claire wants to fly up to help with some wedding stuff too. If there is anyway we could coordinate and all get together even just for lunch or maybe I could host a giant sleepover...that would be awesome! Especially since not all of you guys have even met! And I want you all to be BEST friends! :)
LOVE YOU ALL!
So needless to say, my dad was a little overwhelmed with the total...but surprisingly didn't shut it down. We really liked the girl who would be our coordinater/my bff for the next 10 months. We are going to Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club on Saturday and hopefully will be met with slightly lower prices. Callie and Jessica work there so they are totally sweet talking the event coordinater for me.
I made my preliminary guest list and you're not gonna believe it, but without trying it was EXACTLY 150 guests. And we are aiming for a 300 person wedding. Man I'm good. That is, of course assuming everyone brings a date and shows up. Oooh do I get to make a "B" list?? I would feel way too cool if I had a "B" list of people I invite as I get "no" rSvPs.
On to more important things: THE BACHELORETTE PARTY!
Now I know you all have stuff going on like school, work, a kid (Kirimi) and that you will be getting time off from all that for the wedding in September. So I totally understand if you think you won't be able to make it to the Bachelorette Party too. I am pretty sure I wanna do Chelan either the 2nd to last or last weekend in August. As most of you know, hotel rooms book like crazy fast in Chelan so we probably need to get it squared away soon. Kylie did some research and found that the cheapest place near town is the place we stayed when Ty proposed. (How appropriate!) She thinks it would cost about 80 per person for the hotel for the weekend (this may go up or down depending on how many can come.) And of course that's not including food, booze, strippers (k that was a joke and just let me say right now that I will KILL anyone if there is any sort of stripper involved) etc. Post if either weekend would work better for you, or if you don't think it's a possibility for you, or if you think I'm retarded for asking this of you so early. Delaney...not sure if you'll be invited yet. It probably won't be the best environment for a 16 year old, and could lead to an arrest. I'll get back to you on that.
Thank you guys for being so awesome. Trish, sorry our schedules are so opposite. Call me when you get a chance. I don't work Saturday so if you get a minute call me then. I can't wait for December 18th! Kylie, let me know if you wanna come tour Snoqualmie Ridge on Saturday at 2 (I'm not sure if you decided to go to Molly's wedding or not). Claire, call me Saturday evening if you get a chance. Kirimi and Emily when are you guys both gonna be up here next so I can try on dresses? Lauren, I really wanna go to that place in Tacoma, but I think it would have to be on a weekend so will you let me know when you're not busy with Patrick?
One last thing: There is a chance that ALL of us will be in the same state at some point in December! Lauren, Delaney, Kylie and I are obviously already here. Trish is coming home for a month beginning Dec 18. Kirimi and Emily I'm sure could come up for a weekend to visit the parents. And Claire wants to fly up to help with some wedding stuff too. If there is anyway we could coordinate and all get together even just for lunch or maybe I could host a giant sleepover...that would be awesome! Especially since not all of you guys have even met! And I want you all to be BEST friends! :)
LOVE YOU ALL!
Monday, October 25, 2010
A Very Important Date!
Let me start out by saying that if at any point I show any signs of becoming Bridezilla I will be pissed if one of you guys don't smack me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nFDnC8SSWQ (fast forward to 1:35) Seriously.
Ok, so it's seriously time for me to start figuring this ish out. Here's what I'm thinking...and tell me what you guys think (for example if there's no way it would work for you to be there)
I'm really thinking about going back to school in October to get a Masters in Teaching. I mean, Costco's great and everything, but do I really wanna be a lifer? Most of the lifers there are not how I picture myself in 20 years. I feel like teaching and I would go well together. But ANYWAY,
Since that starts in October, and will be every Saturday (that way I can continue working at Costco so Ty and I don't have to split a packet of Ramen for our one meal a day) I figure September would be the best time for us to tie the knot. Which means, I better get my booty in gear if I'm gonna find a place that isn't booked. So I am dreading going from place to place checking it all out, getting pricing, seeing if they have anything available, etc. Plus, how many indoor venues can there be that will accomodate 300 people? Ugh, Kirimi and Em why couldn't your parents addition to the house be a teensy bit bigger?
Notes for you guys:
All of you: If you come across any cute short purple bridesmaidish dresses take note of them for me. I'm thinking dark purple, mainly b/c I feel like light purple might wash out my more pigmentally-challenged maids(cough, Lauren). It has to be from a place that can be accessed in WA, OR, and CO so keep that in mind. Kirimi is "surprising me" with a slideshow, so if you guys have any old or recent pics...get in touch with her. At this point I will recommend becoming facebook friends with each other :)
Trish: How's school? Have you been up for air? Is there anything I need to do for you before you get home in December? Have you thought more about what you wanna do for your bachelorette party? Ok, I guess I better just call you haha. Love you!
Emily: How would you feel about designing save-the-dates and invitations? Something that goes with the purple theme (I'm thinking charcoal too?) You would know better than I. I really want to make my invites, and I know how busy you are so I totally don't expect you to sit there cutting and gluing with me. But if you can come up with something super awesome that isn't too difficult for little old me to elmers glue together ;) I think that would be awesome! Please don't stress over it though. Get your work and homework done first. And hang out with Greg too. Love you!
Kirimi: Sorry about Charlotte :( I feel so bad! I should have gone and given her a kiss or something. I'm thinking about coming down the weekend of the 6th (Ducks vs. Huskies). Are you and Jon going to the game? Let me know what your plan is. I kinda do wanna be surprised with the slideshow so I'm leaving it for you if you are really up for it. I'm sure Kandi would love to help with pics from Ty's side of things. Love you!
Lauren: What are you doing on Saturday? You might be recruited to get dragged around with me. I still wanna look at dresses in Tacoma. Do you know of any places from Katie? When is her wedding by the way? I feel like it should have happened by now, but I haven't freakin talked to you in forever. I NEED YOU! Love you!
Claire: Work on your poem. Also, you are the queen of bridesmaids dresses so start searching. I'm thinking puffy sleeves and multiple bows. Can you think of anything else you could help with from afar? Love you!
Delaney: Congrats on finishing driver's ed. I'm taking you with me next time I try on dresses on a weekend k? If you wanna help with something you can start gathering addresses from relatives. I think dad will have a lot of them, but some might need to be gotten on facebook. Once you get them, don't lose them! Love you!
Kylie: You will probably be dragged on a few location searches as well. Are you busy Saturday? Is that freaknight? Let me know if you'd be able to go look at a few hotels in Bellevue that day (earlier in the day obviously) Love you!
Thank you guys for putting your two cents in on the last post. I think this will definitely be an awesome way of keeping in touch with each other. I can post pics, and links, and announcements when I finally do start figuring stuff out! Love you all!
Ok, so it's seriously time for me to start figuring this ish out. Here's what I'm thinking...and tell me what you guys think (for example if there's no way it would work for you to be there)
I'm really thinking about going back to school in October to get a Masters in Teaching. I mean, Costco's great and everything, but do I really wanna be a lifer? Most of the lifers there are not how I picture myself in 20 years. I feel like teaching and I would go well together. But ANYWAY,
Since that starts in October, and will be every Saturday (that way I can continue working at Costco so Ty and I don't have to split a packet of Ramen for our one meal a day) I figure September would be the best time for us to tie the knot. Which means, I better get my booty in gear if I'm gonna find a place that isn't booked. So I am dreading going from place to place checking it all out, getting pricing, seeing if they have anything available, etc. Plus, how many indoor venues can there be that will accomodate 300 people? Ugh, Kirimi and Em why couldn't your parents addition to the house be a teensy bit bigger?
Notes for you guys:
All of you: If you come across any cute short purple bridesmaidish dresses take note of them for me. I'm thinking dark purple, mainly b/c I feel like light purple might wash out my more pigmentally-challenged maids(cough, Lauren). It has to be from a place that can be accessed in WA, OR, and CO so keep that in mind. Kirimi is "surprising me" with a slideshow, so if you guys have any old or recent pics...get in touch with her. At this point I will recommend becoming facebook friends with each other :)
Trish: How's school? Have you been up for air? Is there anything I need to do for you before you get home in December? Have you thought more about what you wanna do for your bachelorette party? Ok, I guess I better just call you haha. Love you!
Emily: How would you feel about designing save-the-dates and invitations? Something that goes with the purple theme (I'm thinking charcoal too?) You would know better than I. I really want to make my invites, and I know how busy you are so I totally don't expect you to sit there cutting and gluing with me. But if you can come up with something super awesome that isn't too difficult for little old me to elmers glue together ;) I think that would be awesome! Please don't stress over it though. Get your work and homework done first. And hang out with Greg too. Love you!
Kirimi: Sorry about Charlotte :( I feel so bad! I should have gone and given her a kiss or something. I'm thinking about coming down the weekend of the 6th (Ducks vs. Huskies). Are you and Jon going to the game? Let me know what your plan is. I kinda do wanna be surprised with the slideshow so I'm leaving it for you if you are really up for it. I'm sure Kandi would love to help with pics from Ty's side of things. Love you!
Lauren: What are you doing on Saturday? You might be recruited to get dragged around with me. I still wanna look at dresses in Tacoma. Do you know of any places from Katie? When is her wedding by the way? I feel like it should have happened by now, but I haven't freakin talked to you in forever. I NEED YOU! Love you!
Claire: Work on your poem. Also, you are the queen of bridesmaids dresses so start searching. I'm thinking puffy sleeves and multiple bows. Can you think of anything else you could help with from afar? Love you!
Delaney: Congrats on finishing driver's ed. I'm taking you with me next time I try on dresses on a weekend k? If you wanna help with something you can start gathering addresses from relatives. I think dad will have a lot of them, but some might need to be gotten on facebook. Once you get them, don't lose them! Love you!
Kylie: You will probably be dragged on a few location searches as well. Are you busy Saturday? Is that freaknight? Let me know if you'd be able to go look at a few hotels in Bellevue that day (earlier in the day obviously) Love you!
Thank you guys for putting your two cents in on the last post. I think this will definitely be an awesome way of keeping in touch with each other. I can post pics, and links, and announcements when I finally do start figuring stuff out! Love you all!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Why Not???
So I figured I'd give this blog thing a try...why not right? It's a pretty exciting time in my life, and with bridesmaids all over the country...what better way to keep them all updated on the big day?! (Which by the way still hasn't been set) I guess I am kind of a slacker bride in that respect. I have been engaged for 2 months now and haven't picked a date, place, anything. All I know is that I am going to have the best wedding party ever. I definitely picked the best seven girls out there to stand by me on my wedding day (and obey my every command until then). Here is a little sneak peek at my lovely ladies:
Trish Billingsley (MOH): Trish and I have been acquaintences since Kindergarten, and friends for as long as I can remember. We both attended the same chuch growing up, and participated in youth group together. Much of my afterschool time in junior high and high school was spent riding the good ol' razor scooter over to Trish's house where we used to spend hours doing who knows what on the computer (ok I would totally rewrite songs and make her listen to them). We went to Italy together the summer after our senior year with our youth group, where we shared a bed in an Italian hostel. Trish is getting married in August of 2011 and I am super excited to be her maid of honor then! It is awesome to be engaged at the same time!
Kylie Rasmussen (MOH): Kylie is obviously Ty's sister and I couldn't be more excited to have a sister-in-law that is so fun, and fashionable! She is not only my personal shopper, but I spend many morning digging through her closet trying to find something that might fit me that I could wear that day. I am super excited for her to have a hand in planning the bachelorette party, because where Kylie goes, a serious party follows! Kylie is already like a sister to me, and making it official is going to be amazing!
Delaney Aydel: This little firecracker is the youngest in my lineup of lovely ladies. My little baby sister who is 8 1/2 years younger than I am has her last day of driver's ed. today. Good Lord, she's gonna be driving...and it's gonna be legal? Somethings seems wrong with that picture. Wasn't it just like, two weeks ago that I was convincing her that it would be such a good idea to bang her head into the wall of the bedroom we shared to try to annoy Roy on the other side? It makes me seriously laugh to think about which groomsman Delaney will walk down the aisle with. I'm hoping for Brad, personally. She will probably be corrupted, and no doubt scarred for life. Perfect.
Kirimi Flitter: Kirimi and I were going to be friends, whether we liked it or not. We were next-door neighbors from the day I was born, and Kirimi wasn't so sure she wanted a little rascal running around on her turf! Needless to say, we became best friends...I guess sisters is more accurate. I can't really list all of our memories on here because there are 24 years worth, but lets just say Kirimi was the ring leader of the neighborhood kids. We convinced my brother that us running away and hiding from him was a game...called Bad ET, but he was always the bad guy. She invented dozens of games that made no sense looking back on them, but some that were actually pretty awesome (I still get weird cravings to play the shooting game). Kirimi is married to a pretty awesome dude, and has an ADORABLE little girl, who happens to be my flower girl! (Does that mean I get to call her my "matron of honor" hahahaha)
Emily Papp: I only picked Emily to be in my wedding because she is super creative, and is totally gonna design everything for me. Ok, just kidding. I love this girl to death. I have probably spent more overall time with Emily than my own sister. We got rides to school together in Elementary school, and she would come over when her parents left for work. That gave us a solid half-hour or so to play barbies (and barbie cards...don't ask). We played little house, polly pocket, littlest pet shop, roller coaster tycoon for hours, even days at a time. I probably have spent about half of my life total in her bump out in her room. The thing about Em is that no matter how crazy busy she is, with her 40 hours of class a week, plus her 3 jobs and 2 internships...she will ALWAYS make time for her family (which I totally am part of). When she found out she was in my wedding, she immediately sent me links to about 8 websites she has used for inspiration in her design classes. Seriously valuable addition to my wedding party.
Lauren Strand: College would have sucked without Lauren. We did Tae Kwon Do at the same school, and never really became friends until we found out we were both going to UW. We were both going to be living in the dorms with a random roommate for our Freshman year. We hung out a bunch that year, and decided we should probably live together Sophomore year. One thing led to another, and we lived together for 3 years in a row. We shared more laughs that I can remember over horrible roommates, her obsession with horses, and so much more. I laugh so much with (and at) Lauren, hearing about her adventures working in the rat lab (she works with alcoholic rats). Now if she can get off her horse for a few hours now and then to help me with this wedding, we will be good to go.
Claire Defouw: This scrawny little pistol from Boulder, Colorado came into my life in college, thanks to Lauren and a lot of luck. Lauren and Claire were randomly paired as roommates Freshman year and we used to go through her clothes when she was out, gawking at her size 00 jeans and xsmall tshirts. Claire and I slowly became friends, and the 3 of us decided to live together year after year. Our apartment Junior and Senior year was definitely my best memory of college. We built a giant fort in the living room for finals week, and consistently played practical jokes on Lauren (like hiding her favorite horse t-shirt, or constructing elaborate set-ups involving hiding a singing card in her room). Lauren and I went to visit Claire in Delaware for a week in the summer, which was one of my favorite vacations ever. We were escorted out of a sushi restaurant by the owner, and off of the beach by the police. We ate 3 unhealthy meals a day including Fractured Prune donuts. I am so lucky that Claire came into my life when she did, because I know I have a life long friend.
So seven bridesmaids...that's not too many right? I feel like its a lot, but I can't imagine getting married without any of them. I can't leave out my adorable flower girl, Charlotte, who is so excited to be "getting married with Casey and Ty." I bought her a flower girl book that explains the whole process and she read it to me a few times. She seems to get the general concept ("There are smiles EVERYWHERE!"). She will definitely be the cutest, best-rehearsed flower girl ever.
I realized I haven't even talked about my wonderful fiance, but I can't believe how much I've written already, and don't wanna burn myself out on the whole blogging thing....so another day for that :)
Trish Billingsley (MOH): Trish and I have been acquaintences since Kindergarten, and friends for as long as I can remember. We both attended the same chuch growing up, and participated in youth group together. Much of my afterschool time in junior high and high school was spent riding the good ol' razor scooter over to Trish's house where we used to spend hours doing who knows what on the computer (ok I would totally rewrite songs and make her listen to them). We went to Italy together the summer after our senior year with our youth group, where we shared a bed in an Italian hostel. Trish is getting married in August of 2011 and I am super excited to be her maid of honor then! It is awesome to be engaged at the same time!
Kylie Rasmussen (MOH): Kylie is obviously Ty's sister and I couldn't be more excited to have a sister-in-law that is so fun, and fashionable! She is not only my personal shopper, but I spend many morning digging through her closet trying to find something that might fit me that I could wear that day. I am super excited for her to have a hand in planning the bachelorette party, because where Kylie goes, a serious party follows! Kylie is already like a sister to me, and making it official is going to be amazing!
Delaney Aydel: This little firecracker is the youngest in my lineup of lovely ladies. My little baby sister who is 8 1/2 years younger than I am has her last day of driver's ed. today. Good Lord, she's gonna be driving...and it's gonna be legal? Somethings seems wrong with that picture. Wasn't it just like, two weeks ago that I was convincing her that it would be such a good idea to bang her head into the wall of the bedroom we shared to try to annoy Roy on the other side? It makes me seriously laugh to think about which groomsman Delaney will walk down the aisle with. I'm hoping for Brad, personally. She will probably be corrupted, and no doubt scarred for life. Perfect.
Kirimi Flitter: Kirimi and I were going to be friends, whether we liked it or not. We were next-door neighbors from the day I was born, and Kirimi wasn't so sure she wanted a little rascal running around on her turf! Needless to say, we became best friends...I guess sisters is more accurate. I can't really list all of our memories on here because there are 24 years worth, but lets just say Kirimi was the ring leader of the neighborhood kids. We convinced my brother that us running away and hiding from him was a game...called Bad ET, but he was always the bad guy. She invented dozens of games that made no sense looking back on them, but some that were actually pretty awesome (I still get weird cravings to play the shooting game). Kirimi is married to a pretty awesome dude, and has an ADORABLE little girl, who happens to be my flower girl! (Does that mean I get to call her my "matron of honor" hahahaha)
Emily Papp: I only picked Emily to be in my wedding because she is super creative, and is totally gonna design everything for me. Ok, just kidding. I love this girl to death. I have probably spent more overall time with Emily than my own sister. We got rides to school together in Elementary school, and she would come over when her parents left for work. That gave us a solid half-hour or so to play barbies (and barbie cards...don't ask). We played little house, polly pocket, littlest pet shop, roller coaster tycoon for hours, even days at a time. I probably have spent about half of my life total in her bump out in her room. The thing about Em is that no matter how crazy busy she is, with her 40 hours of class a week, plus her 3 jobs and 2 internships...she will ALWAYS make time for her family (which I totally am part of). When she found out she was in my wedding, she immediately sent me links to about 8 websites she has used for inspiration in her design classes. Seriously valuable addition to my wedding party.
Lauren Strand: College would have sucked without Lauren. We did Tae Kwon Do at the same school, and never really became friends until we found out we were both going to UW. We were both going to be living in the dorms with a random roommate for our Freshman year. We hung out a bunch that year, and decided we should probably live together Sophomore year. One thing led to another, and we lived together for 3 years in a row. We shared more laughs that I can remember over horrible roommates, her obsession with horses, and so much more. I laugh so much with (and at) Lauren, hearing about her adventures working in the rat lab (she works with alcoholic rats). Now if she can get off her horse for a few hours now and then to help me with this wedding, we will be good to go.
Claire Defouw: This scrawny little pistol from Boulder, Colorado came into my life in college, thanks to Lauren and a lot of luck. Lauren and Claire were randomly paired as roommates Freshman year and we used to go through her clothes when she was out, gawking at her size 00 jeans and xsmall tshirts. Claire and I slowly became friends, and the 3 of us decided to live together year after year. Our apartment Junior and Senior year was definitely my best memory of college. We built a giant fort in the living room for finals week, and consistently played practical jokes on Lauren (like hiding her favorite horse t-shirt, or constructing elaborate set-ups involving hiding a singing card in her room). Lauren and I went to visit Claire in Delaware for a week in the summer, which was one of my favorite vacations ever. We were escorted out of a sushi restaurant by the owner, and off of the beach by the police. We ate 3 unhealthy meals a day including Fractured Prune donuts. I am so lucky that Claire came into my life when she did, because I know I have a life long friend.
So seven bridesmaids...that's not too many right? I feel like its a lot, but I can't imagine getting married without any of them. I can't leave out my adorable flower girl, Charlotte, who is so excited to be "getting married with Casey and Ty." I bought her a flower girl book that explains the whole process and she read it to me a few times. She seems to get the general concept ("There are smiles EVERYWHERE!"). She will definitely be the cutest, best-rehearsed flower girl ever.
I realized I haven't even talked about my wonderful fiance, but I can't believe how much I've written already, and don't wanna burn myself out on the whole blogging thing....so another day for that :)
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