Full Swing!

Well 379 days to go, Nursing school behind me, and the wedding planning is in full swing!!!
I've had ups and downs over the past couple of days since passing the boards, but nothing I can't handle.
We have posted some of our engagement pictures for you, we are soo excited about how well some of them came out!! And of course laughed at the not so good, awkward and crazy ones.
I have officially decided on THE dress, I am very excited and can't wait to show it off on August 12, 2011! However, we are still on the search for a bridesmaids dress...the one I thought I liked was too young and casual. But we have time, in fact I'm going with my MOH tomorrow to look for something more elegant!
We are also on the hunt again for a DJ. I have a few in mind but Greg and I need to do some interviewing first.
I'm so excited to plan, guilt free, and will continue to up date you as often as I can!

L, C&G
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Engagement Pictures...Check!

And the countdown continues...383 days until the wedding!!
We had our engagement pictures taken today! We can't wait to see the results, and create our Save-the-Dates! We had a wonderful time, and Geneva was really great to work with! There is a chance we'll end up on her webpage so keep watch... http://www.moonshinephotographie.com/index2.php#/rgallery1/4/

I have more great news, I passed my nursing boards! And immediately following the test I went wedding dress shopping again! AND even better...I think I found THE dress! I keep thinking about it...its so "August"...and very unique, so...probably the one! (Can't post a picture of that, it's not fair to the groom!)

Lastly, for now, Greg and I have our first meeting with the Deacon tomorrow since we took our "test". WISH US LUCK!!!

C&G

Successful Wedding Week!!

This week has been super busy with photographer meetings and cake tastings!!

As most of you following me know, photography is THE most important part of a wedding, in my small opinion, next to saying 'I DO!' At one point I told Greg I would give up having a reception to have a good photographer. I meant business I guess. So after almost 3 months of searching and researching we have decided! (I promise, this is the final decision.) Altogether we met with three photographers...but we already had a feeling we liked one the best. Our last meeting was on Monday evening with Mat from Finest Moments. We loved their website, stalked their blog (well I stalked their blog), and then finally met with them! It was the best meeting ever! On our way out of the meeting Greg and I were practically giddy! ...for lack of a better word. This was one of those...you just know...moments. So....we sent the deposit in this morning, and are booked with the best photographer in Cleveland!!! (I might be slightly bias.) Mat and his wife Kristen will be photographing our wedding, and we couldn't be more pleased!! Please check out their blog at... www.finestmomentsphoto.com

Immediately following our meeting with Mat, we met with Deacon Rich! I think Greg and I were both a little nervous. Deacon Rich just explained how everything works, and sent us each an email with a test to take individually. We had a small misunderstanding while we were there...he couldn't find my baptism records! He found all my cousins, and searched in several places, but I was missing! Of course, I panicked, and though I would have to be baptised all over again to get married. But, later I found out of all the sacraments my parents, my sister, and I have been through...all of them being at Saint Mary's of the Falls...my baptism is the exception to the rule. This might have been nice to know before I thought there was no record of my existence in the Catholic Church! Since the meeting and the baptism craziness, Greg and I have both taken the test, but separately of course. I hope we passed!!

Next, we had cake tastings! Our first appointment was at Michael Angelo's Bakery & Chocolatier in Broadview Heights. And we were sold. We really should have just cancelled our second appointment. Their cake was delicious, and the fillings were even better!! We consulted with Matt (different Matt) on a 4 layers cake, but are considering a 5 layer which would make it taller and skinner. But those are details for later. Tier 1 from the bottom will be filled with Strawberry Cassata, tier 2 will be Chocolate Raspberry, Tier 3 will be Lemon Raspberry, and Tier 4 will be Strawberry Cassata again. So much fun, and so yummy!! So, deposit sent, and another decision made!!

Lastly, for now, we are 99% go on a Florist! My aunt is very good friends with the owner of The Cutting Garden. We went into the shop just to get some information, so now we just need to set up a meeting. They did atleast 2 of my cousins weddings I know, and the flowers were beautiful so I have no worries!

L, C&G

.:Wedding Party:.

Okay...after much debate the wedding party is official!!

Best Man: Andrew Beers (Brother of the Groom)
Best Man: Kevin Beers (Brother of the Groom)
Groomsman: Andy Horvath (Brother-in-Law of the Groom)
Groomsman: Shea Castle (Friend of the Groom)

Matron of Honor: Brigitte Gaspar-Smith (Cousin of the Bride)
Bridesmaid: Selby Beers (Sister-in-Law of the Groom)
Bridesmaid: Karen Horvath (Sister of the Groom)
Bridesmaid: Katie Storms-Martin (Friend of the Bride)

Thank you to everyone for supporting us on our big day!!

Count Down and Dresses!!

It is officially 400 days until the wedding!!! So much to do, so little time! =)

Today I went with my maid of honor, Brigitte, to look at wedding dresses for the first time! I must have tried on 40+ dresses, and narrowed it down to 7! We have a few other places we want to look, but I'm definitely getting an idea of shapes, likes, and dislikes!

I know in the last post I said we had settled on a photographer...well I guess I was kidding. We are now debating between 3 who are all from Cleveland. We've had a video chat with one company, and meet with the other 2 next Monday! Hopefully, a FINAL decision will be made!

We also have our cake testings next week, and are very excited about that!! Who wouldn't be excited about testing cake!?

Well...I think that's it for now! But I had to update for the 400 day mark! AND how perfect was it that it was my first day out wedding dress shopping!!

L, C&G