It's time to shower...

So with 3 months left it's almost time for showering.  Dan and I are so blessed to have a supportive network of friends and family that have graciously offered to throw showers and set up fun trips to celebrate the wedding.

Over Memorial Day weekend, the festivities begin in Atlanta.  My bridesmaids and I are going on a one-day vineyard hop through the North GA mountains to celebrate and bond over fine wines and good food.  We will make a quick stop for dinner in the small German town of Helen, GA before heading back to Cumming that evening.

My best friend and fellow bulldog, Amye, offered to host a small couples shower the next day in Atlanta. The guest list includes young couples that Dan and I sometimes double date with as well as some of the out of town bridesmaids that won't be able to attend later bridal showers.  Amye is so thoughtful; she was inspired by the couples shower she and her husband Matt received last spring.  She wanted to give us a fun day at one of our favorite restaurants, The Olde Blind Dog-Milton.  We are so looking forward to another reason to eat there.

 

In June, my cousin Amanda is hosting some of my Memphis and MS family for a bridal brunch.  Amanda and my cousin Kevin have a lovely home in Brighton, TN.  With her aunts being well seasoned wedding coordinators, I know I am in for a treat.

Soon after, Dan and his college buddies head to NOLA for a bachelor trip.  I hear casinos, a flat boat ride, and hurricanes are in order.  I know they will have a great time (just don't get arrested) ;).

On July 3rd I move back to Memphis temporarily to help organize the last minute details for the big day.  While there my amazingly talented bridesmaid Lindsey Archer with the help of my sister are throwing yet another bridal shower for me in Cooper-Young.  Check out her blog to see her stunning home and pictures from the many events she has thrown over the past year.

http://lindseyearcher.com/

Finally July ends with the bridesmaid luncheon hosted by the mother's long time friends Rhonda Jacques and Suellen Young and the rehearsal dinner at The Majestic Grille.  Let's don't forget the big bash the next day where we say I Do and party til midnight (well 11:30 that is).

So much is coming up I can hardly wait.  While on the shower note, Macy's has graciously sent us a Friends and Family coupon for 25% off our registry.  The promo code is FRIEND if shopping online; I'll try to post an actual coupon later.

I can't believe I have let the blog go for so long without a post.  For the most part, Dan and I have been very busy with work and travel.  I have only had one full weekend off since Valentine's Day (kinda sad, I know).  Now we are less than 3.5 months away from the wedding.  Good news, we have been stress free in 2013 while planning the big event.  Thanks to our 15 month engagement, we have been able to tackle one decision at a time and give each facet of the wedding our full attention.  

Recently, we spent the Easter holiday in Memphis in order to take care of a few details.  Special thanks to All American Sweets in Bartlett for an extraordinary cake tasting.  It's good to know that our cake and cupcakes are coming from an actual bakery that makes everything from scratch.  Trust me, we saw the kitchen with our own eyes and it was a spectacular scene.  3 flavors await you at the reception, but we will let the exact ones be a surprise.  

We also took engagement pictures around midtown with the help of Kristen Archer.  Although the second half of the shoot was plagued by rain I still think we got some great shots before my hair completely went to a big mess.  Look for pics on our blog once editing is complete next week.

Finally we booked a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn downtown.  Jill on sales was a great help and by far this is the best choice for out of town guests with a complementary breakfast and easy walking access to Beale, the rehearsal dinner, and the trolley line.  They were also very generous with the rate for being downtown Memphis.  There are only 15 rooms available so look to our "Eat, Sleep, Play" link for details.

That is all for now.  Look for more posts soon.  I will be much more dedicated the next few months.