Wedding plans...full speed ahead!

So I suppose I should put in some updates on the wedding plans, seeing as this IS my WEDDING BLOG. Updates as follows:

Invitations:
Mom & I have decided to save a little money and make our invites ourselves. Mom found some really nice DIY invites and loaded up on them. But we have since decided that we don't quite like the formating, and have instead found some kits at Michael's (thanks to my future sis-in-law!) that we are interested in using. Only problemo there is that they are still a little pricey! I mean, not nearly as pricey as buying pre-made invitations, but come on, can't a girl get a coupon? A discount? Somethin'? Anyway, we have until about May 1 to seek out the perfect invite, produce them, seal them, address them, stamp them, and get them circulating around the greater US.

Dress:
I am currently in possession of my favorite article of clothing of all time...no, i'm not referring to the cat sweatshirt I took home from the lost & found in the 3rd grade (I swear it was mine, mom!) I'm talking about my wedding dress!! Aside from all the hassle I've had with David's Bridal, where none of the employees have a clue what is going on, I have finally taken the dress into custody....well, mom's custody. For the next 5 months (HOLY! 5 MONTHS?! EEK!) my dress will live in my former bedroom closet at my parent's house. We still have to take it to a tailor to have the bustle done, and a final steam press, but otherwise it's just about ready. So if you know a good tailor/seamstress, holler my way.

Bridal Shoes/Undergarments:
So I bought two pairs of Bridal shoes on endless.com -- which is a website that I love -- and was completely disappointed in what I picked out. My mom even said they were ugly -- and she's supposed to lie and say they're beautiful! haha. So those are going back to the internet...and this weekend Mom and I are heading out to look for shoes and undergarments. Where do you buy wedding dress undergarments?! Yikes...

Bridesmaid Dresses:
They are ordered, and almost all in, and I looove them! The color is exactly what I had pictured, and they look great on everyone! Long, but lightweight, so I'm hoping nobody is sweating too bad in the July heat ;) Regardless, I have the hottest bridal party this side of the Mississippi, so it would be pretty impossible for them to look bad no matter what I had them wearing. The bad part is that David's Bridal ordered the wrong sashes for all the dresses, so all the girls had to return them and order the right sashes. Surprise, Surprise -- David's messed up again! Anyway, all the girls have their shoes already too which I'm thrilled about -- and they all seem to like them! Monica modeled the whole ensemble for us last weekend (the 15th) and I was so happy with the overall look!!

Flowers:
We have a florist appointment this Saturday. I think I have found a centerpiece design that I really love...shallow, square, cobalt blue vases with white and blue hydrangeas. That's just an idea though -- I'll know more after the meeting. I'm still pretty sold on stephanotis for my bouquet. No clue for bridesmaid bouquets or boutanniers though.

Cake:
We were supposed to attend an open house at The Sweet Life bakery this past Sunday, but I failed to ask Todd his work schedule and since the open house started at 2 and Todd had to be AT work at 3pm, we didn't make it. So instead I have scheduled a tasting for us at one bakery this Friday night, and a tasting at another bakery on Wednesday the 4th. And yes, I still have my fingers crossed for a chocolate cake! :)

Tuxes:
Todd and Chris are venturing out this Thursday evening to start the Tuxedo search. Todd keeps tormenting me by saying that his yellow tux is going to be sexy. I keep responding with "oh, I feel bad for whoever you are marrying then..." haa :) I know he won't get a yellow tux though. He's promised :). I personally would prefer if he had the groomsmens vests and ties matching the bridesmaids dresses, and if he wore all white underneath, but he's not sure if that's "him" and I want him to feel like "him" at our wedding.

So that's the latest in Planning-Land. I'm sure I'll have a lot more to update after this weekend. We're getting into full swing, which is good, and also necessary seeing as we're only 5 months out. I can't believe how fast time is flying by! Before we know it, the wedding will have come and gone, we'll be "old married folk" and we'll be gearing up for Matt & Marissa's big day!!