Bridal Portrait Session!

Last week was such a busy week for me! It is all such a whirlwind, but worth it! In all of the hustle and bustle, I completely forgot to post about my bridal session! I couldn't believe this to be true intially, mainly because I have been thinking about the session every day since then!

So here is the low-down on the session:

FABULOUS!!!

I had the best time! I traveled up to Fayetteville on Saturday, the 6th. It was pretty tricky trying to get all of the stuff that I would need for the shoot, up to Fayetteville! It was even harder trying to get it all into Aaron's house without him seeing it!

When I got there, Aaron and I went to look at a house he found earlier in the week. We spent a while looking over the house making sure we both loved it, which we did (more on that later!!!), and then went to dinner.

On Sunday, Amberlee from Wild Ivy and my mom drove up to Fayetteville to help me get ready for the shoot! When they got to Aaron's house, we kicked him out! (We love you Aaron, but you have to wait until The Big Day to see me!) It was so sweet of both of them to drive all the way to Fayetteville! I couldn't be more appreciative! And thanks Aaron for keeping yourself busy that day!

Amberlee did my hair and helped with my make-up, while mom helped me get dressed at the end. It was like a mini-rehearsal of the big day! We were able to take our time getting ready, which is always great! It was such an amazing feeling once I was completely ready, from head to toe. I could barely hold in all of the excitement!

Finally, we were off to meet up with Dale and Meredith. It was so great to see them! (Aaron was a little jealous that I got to hang out with them, again!) The shoot was perfect! It was a little warm outside, but there was a slight breeze which helped, A LOT. Plus, it was partly cloudy, so Dale and Meredith had sun when they wanted it and shade when they didn't. I think that will make for a great variety of pictures!

All in all, it was a perfect day! Amberlee and my mom were so helpful! I don't know what I would have done without them! They helped me carry my flowers, my dress, etc., as I moved around from spot to spot. Amberlee even brought her "Everything Bag" and sprayed my hair when the wind made it wild! Everything played out just as I hoped it would.

I'm still anxiously waiting to see the pictures, as I'm sure you can imagine! Once I see them, I'll let you know what I think!

Honey-Do Cook Out: Hosts and Hostesses!

Last Saturday, we were honored with a cook out shower! It was one of the neatest showers I have ever been too! The theme was "Honey-Do" which meant tools and gadgets for Aaron. He was so excited and so was I because we all know the boys don't get as excited about china as we do!

The hosts and hostesses are part of the group that Aaron's parents tailgate with at Razorback games. They were all so sweet for throwing us this shower! I couldn't believe how much work they put into it! They truly went above and beyond! We, both, absolutely loved it and so did all of the guests!

So, here they are! The "Tailgating Crew!" (minus the men!)

Left to Right: Lori Richard (and Tommy), Marilyn Jordan (and Steve), Lita Gattis (and Keith), and Becky Fulcher (and Donald).

Again, thank you all so much for such a great time! Everything was perfect! Y'all are the BEST!

50 Days!!!

***Short post because I said I wasn't blogging until next week to give me some time to get stuff accomplished!

ONLY 50 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE BIG DAY!!!

Is it just me or is that totally exciting!!!

As most of you know, Aaron and I were friends for four years before we started dating. We went on two dates within that four year period. Then, one night we went to see a movie (Friday Night Lights to be exact!) and the rest is history! Just for fun, I thought I'd show you a picture of us from that one night that started it all!

Teacher Shower Thank You's: Towels and Home Decor!

More Wedding Shower Fabulousness! This post will finish off the teacher shower because I'm going to be pretty busy over the next week. I've fallen a little behind on 'Thank You' cards and other wedding tasks, plus, I'm choreographing 3 routines for the junior high! I am NEVER a procrastinator...it literally drives me insane if I do procrastinate...but, this wedding blogging is so much fun! But, still...its about time I get things taken care of!

Let's start with china and crystal! I can't wait to have a china cabinet so I can display all of this gorgeous stuff!

Thank You: Ms. Donna; Ms. Lisa and Melanie; Ms. Counts; Ms. Orrick; Mrs. White, Mrs. Hammer, Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Wiedmeire, Mrs. Qualls, Mrs. Stillwell; Mrs. Lovell and Mrs. Alsobrook; Ms. Brenda; Aaron's Memaw and Pa. Thank you all so much! Its all so beautiful! It'll be such a treasure to keep in our family for years to come! .....Our Family..... :-)

Next...Towels! Towels are such a great gift because no one can ever have too many!

Thank you: My Mom and Dad; Leah; Mrs. Cates; Mr. and Mrs. Coffman. Thank you soooo much! They are all so soft and pretty!

Next...Home decor! This stuff is so great! When we decorate our house (which we are still looking for, by the way!) it will be sooooo nice to have a few things to use to make it feel like a home!

Thank you: Ms. Faucet, Ms. Nalley, Ms. Jacobs, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Elmore (the coasters are another part of the Drake Design Home Collection! Fabulous!); Mrs. Bethel (the red pinecone Christmas ornaments! If you know me, you know that I LOVE Christmas decorations, so they are perfect!); Ms. Wright; Ms. Betty Berry. Thank you all so much for helping us make our future home more "homey"!

Now for the gifts that weren't pictured, like gift cards, etc.! We are so thankful for all of your gifts too! We just want to make sure you know it! So, Thank You: Ms. Herzfeld; Ms. Curtis; Ms. Butler and Ms. Perry.

WEEKEND PLANS: :-)

I have my bridal portrait "make-up" session on Sunday with Dale and Meredith from Benfield Photography!!! If you remember, my last session in Little Rock was cancelled due to crummy weather. This weekend's session is going to be in Fayetteville, which I'm pretty excited about because our photogs are from there and really know the area well! They are so good at choosing awesome locations that turn out so GLAMOROUS in the portraits!!

I am so super pumped about it! I haven't seen the photogs since January! Aaron and I had such a great time with them during the Engagement Session, so I know this one will be a blast too! I hope the portraits turn out fabulous! All of their bridal portraits are super "fashion-y" if that's even a word!!! I am soooo excited to get in to that dress I can't hardly stand it!!!

The girl who does my hair will be going up to Fayetteville, too, to do my hair and such! Yay! She is so sweet for coming along.

I will let you know how it all goes!

House Hunting and Thank You's: Serving Pieces!

Aaron and I did some house hunting this weekend. We found a few that we like, but nothing for sure yet. It'll be sooooo great once we find a place so we can start getting it settled in!

We still have some great gifts that we haven't shown you, yet! So here's a look at some serving pieces! I love pretty serving pieces because some day I want to be a FAB hostess!!

Thank you to all of the following for some really great pieces: Grandma Fullington; Mr. and Mrs. Brown (Part of the Drake Design Home Collection!); Mrs. Stout (She made the off-white bowl with the red distressing! Isn't it GREAT!?!); Aaron's parents (The salad bowl to match our other pieces!); Ms. Baker; Mrs. Schrader; Ms. Rankin and Ms. Arflin (gift not pictured, sorry! but we love the Razorback serving piece!)

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!