Its Been a Busy few days...

We made a trip down to our wedding site & did some contract signing/checking up on things/meeting with the florist. I really really like our florist and I'm excited to see what she does. We decided to add more color to our flowers, using just white & shades of green. The bridesmaids will have green & white hydrangeas along with those flowers that look like little buttons of moss (appropriately called the "Kermit") - the guys with have a small white flower (can't remember the name now) with the kermit as their boutionneres. Then all of the centerpieces (for the church and the reception) will have all of those flowers, including green "belles of ireland" and white "deli" flowers. (Sorry about the descriptions - can't you see why we needed a hands on florist!) Anyway I'm really excited about them now that I can visualize them - i like the white & green and hopefully it will create a fresh/modern look.

Then we have been moving FI into a new apartment for the next few months. Its been taking forever, I never realized he had so much! And why does he insist on hanging on to some of the ugliest furniture I've ever seen - Goodwill eighties beach style pink & green (and not in a good way) couch. Thank god for slipcovers!
Moving also makes us realize that we wish we could register for a nice new couch/dining set ehh - realizing the prices of furniture we want is a little disappointing!

I started last week with the personal trainer last week and so far so good! I like it so far and I think I'll really like it once I get into the schedule. Its also good to have to answer to someone about your workouts/food habits (not that she's militant, but she does question!). Now, I have started the food diary, which has honestly been the worst week to start it. I have been burning the calories (probably enough to eat pizza every night) because I have been running up and down stairs/carrying boxes for the past few days in this heat, too. But you know when you are in the process of moving, its hard to cook - ya can't find utensils, etc. So, we have been pretty much eating out every meal (and consuming a few "light" beers) after a hard days work. I want to tell the PT, please lady understand that I don't eat this way all the time. Nonetheless, I'm glad FI's moved in and we will both be getting back to regular schedules soon.

I'll post more later but hope everyone has had a great week.

Rehearsal Dinner outfits

Got this sweet little package in the mail from Banana - review: the sandals are comfy and oh so perfect to dress up outfits for the summer & the skirt is FABULOUS, if you are looking for a classic jean skirt (that isn't a mini or pencil), this is great - I'll be wearing it alllll the time.



So our rehearsal dinner is our alumni themed with colors of orange, white and purple. FI is wearing (probably) orange or orange seersucker pants with an orange/purple tie. (We may still do the matching VV college sash and tie, but Im not sure). Anyhoo, I want to follow the theme but still be bridal. I want a white dress with a sash/grosgrain ribbon and I'll probably do an orange headband or jewelry (just use accessories for the color)

Here's a sash from J.Crew I could use:



1. Here's classic white Lilly P eyelet dress, I really like this one and it's beautiful


2. Can't remember who this is (I think Anne Klein maybe) but I really like the shape and style - not sure if its bridal enough for me though?



3. I found these all on NOrdstrom by the way but here is one that I'm loving this season, I love that rounded neck. Obv. I couldn't do a waist ribbon or sash but I like the shape.




4. Ok, this is my favorite (according to internet viewing) - I love love love the mix of ivory/white, the eyelet - I just think its so pretty. However, this "babydoll" style is not the greatest on my figure - I've said this before but I would like to try it on.




5. I could do this J.Crew white boatneck (or the strapless one everyone has) in white - kinda typical but classic, ya know?



6. This might be my second favorite - another white Lilly eyelet. I really like the style, this shape is more flattering for me and quite a classic!

So readers, please weigh in - I'd love to hear your opinions!

We've been busy here with dress fittings, getting a veil (yay!), designing our invitations/paper stuff, getting appointments with florist and stuff next week. We are also moving FI this weekend and its graduation so we have a couple parties/dinners to attend. I'm making the yummy 7 layer dip tonight for a friend's cookout.

Thats about it in news here, I'd love to be giving you more in-depth posts & ideas but I'm just busy! Loving the bloggers/blog world though - jealous of the Boston event this summer, so make sure you take pictures!

Confetti!

OH, for all you brides to be or anyone who enjoys British/dry humor please watch this movie:


It is hilarious and speaks to how ridiculous some brides/weddings can be (for those of you who peruse the Knot websites, you know what I mean!). The basic premise is a magazine/wedding corporation (aka sounds like the Knot) called Confetti runs a contest for 3 couples to compete for the Most Unusual Wedding Theme to win a house. Heheh. The themes include a tennis couple, a nudist couple (note: some totally unnecessary nudity) and a Broadway musical theme couple. It shows the couples meeting with some hilarious wedding planners who help to create their vision. So funny and ends up being sweet about the couples after their crazy months of planning.
(This is the tennis bride in her visionary attire - sorry so small)

Good morning Monday!

I had the most relaxing weekend, in a long time (and probably will be FOR a long time!) Poor FI (who actually has 10 hr/day job) spent his weekend helping a buddy move but thats what you get when all your friends are rugby alumni!

I ordered a few things from Banana Republic with that great %15 Spring items discount (its over now) and free shipping.
I tried this skirt on in the store & really loved it, this is the skirt that I will probably wear everyday, great quality.


Ordered this neutral wrap, I thought it would be a great thing over tanks, when the weather does get chilly or just hanging around the house (or FI's house who has a permanently 68 degree temp.)
I also ordered the cork thongs, I discovered these & thought they would be perfect for dressing up summer outfits - and just enough of a heel - not too flat at all.
We went to our concert in Atlanta at the great Mable House Amphitheater - so nice. It was very new, very small & laidback. I enjoy that type of concert a lot better than big huge auditoriums. We brought coolers, drank some wine & beer and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Saturday, I didn't really do anything except watch a few hours of this:


Can you tell me why I love this show? I don't know, I always thought Hugh Hefner was a dirty old man but for some reason, E's version of their lives is better than I thought.
"i loved my outfit. and when i love my outfit, i have a good time."-bridget from "the girls next door"

Anyhoo, then we just grilled some pork chops for dinner Saturday & I made a pseudo "eggplant parmesean" type thing (just using some stuff I had laying around). I roasted a tomato and eggplant with olive oil, salt and pepper. I put them together in a small casserole dish with some tomato sauce and layered fresh mozzerella on top. It turned out well, very cheesy (yum!). However, FI isn't picky about food at all & eggplant just isn't one of his favorites (he still ate it) but I think I'll keep the eggplant for myself.


Sunday, I did a little "chick" reading:

Cute book , very British & about a lovely British home (hence, the title!). Anytime I read a book like this (which I love the chick lit, especially the British ones), I desperately want to be BRITISH. Desperately. I want to be so proper, drinking tea and wine with my cheeky friends and wacky family. I want to live in London and visit all of the pubs where they drink. Ok, enough, you get the idea. I always channel Kate Winslet's character from The Holiday. But, cute book, if you are looking for that British tone about family fights, relationship issues and funny characters - it is a great summer read.

Aha! Then, I made these:
No Pudge brownies, say it isn't so!


I'm a real brownieaholic and these fit the bill like whoa. All you have to do is add some french vanilla yogurt, mix and bake. They are fat free and low in calories. If you like realllly chewy brownies (which I do), then use the yogurt, otherwise they have alternative ways if you like "cakier" brownies. Yum, probably doesn't help that I have eaten half a pan in two days. Oh well:)

I'll be busy the next few days, so I'll be randomly posting when I can. I've got to run home to work on dress alterations, veil, accessories and all that good stuff. Then, FI has to move this weekend & I'll be painting/cleaning while he is at work. Next week, we are going down to the coast to visit all reception/rehearsal sites & go over my ideas with the florist. I'm getting so excited, I just don't know how I'm going to concentrate on much else this summer!

I did celebrate last night with 2 margaritas, fish tacos and a live mariachi band!
And we are going to a concert tonight in Atlanta (Mablehouse Ampitheater) on the lawn for a bluegrass type band, Old Crow Medicine Show. I believe its BYOB too, for beer and wine, if any of you ATL gals know, would you let me?!
I'm looking foward to a really nice weekend in store and I think I'm going to be making some online shopping orders as well.

I posted a few days ago about my quest for a personal trainer (PT). I had a few options, so I checked them out. Like I said, I just really want to meet someone a few times a week, so they can push me to a better toning workout & give me advice/info & make sure I'm doing the right kind of cardio.
First place I went was the only 'chain' gym in town, a famous one (cough cough Gold's Gym). I did like their set-up, I really liked the women's only gym part and the fact that they were moving less than a mile from my apartment. But, you ever get that feeling you are getting hustled?! Yes, I just wanted to say let it chill buddy and at least let me check out the bathrooms before I sign something. Then, I came back to meet with the actual PT (because when I came for my first appointment, he was in the middle of cardio "running on the treadmill" and couldn't stop to say hello). Let's just say the meeting was not about my goals or what I was looking for in a PT but how HE could fit ME into his schedule, which is "already kinda booked sooo...I dunno..."
Then, I found this place in the city 45 minutes away, (next to the Whole Foods we go to), which was not a gym but just a small space enough equipment for 3 PT's and 3 clients at one time. And it was nicceeeee. Like celebrity goes here to get their bods into shape nice. I felt very out of place, just because I'm really not used to someone handing me a water bottle before the workout & defintely not used to someone handing me the weights so "clients won't scratch up the walls with them" (what am I crazy, would I be throwing 6 lb weights?!). And it was way way too expensive plus the cost of a 45 min. drive each way/3 times a week. And I just got the feeling that it was all about that appearance and $, ya know.
So, I've contacted a local lady, who works out of a brand new gym built about 5 minutes from me. Its smaller but nice and new. I can meet the lady 2 or 3 times a week for 3 months and sounds like she keeps you pushed & says that her clients get results. And the money is right. I'm going to meet with her sometime this weekend, so hopefully I can get this party started!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Well I'm doonnee and it feeells soo gooodd (to the tune of "reunited & it feels so good), that goes right? haha. Can ya tell my brain is fried??

I'm done for a 2 weeks until summer school begins again & I plan on taking advantage of time off (and by taking advantage, I mean getting wedding stuff done, surprise!)
Ahh, well I haven't worked out that much this week (maybe 1 or 2), my hair is a bit greasy b/c I'm not exactly sure when the last shower I had was (gross right, thats what 2 days in the library will getcha), I'm contemplating how I pretty much ate an entire special 12 oz size! of hummus in the past 3 days & how much I need a margarita!
So, I say to celebrate I'm going to throw caution to the wind and have a giant margarita and chips and queso for dinner b/c ladies, after this it will be a summer of slim fast & lean cuisine!

Ill post more tommorrow about my experiences with trying find a personal trainer and whats been going on here (besides the HEAT!) and let my brain get back some of its juices..ok what?!
I'm outta here!

Lilly for Prez!!

With this Summer 2007 line out...I'm voting for LP -
I love everything and wish that I had a big fat credit card to put it on!

As Perfectly Pink said this summer's line hold different colors schemes & things, but I really love it!

Here are some of my favorites: