We're 11 days away, and I am having so much fun preparing for our wedding!
I don't know how many times I've been to Michael's and JoAnn's craft stores in the last two weeks, but I love going up and down the aisles finding more special touches to add to our wedding. I sewed my garter and ring bearer pillow last week, and today, I put together a guestbook with our pictures on each page. I was frustrated during the school year about how little I was able to do for preparing for the wedding, and now I'm so happy to be able to do it--and there's lots of catching up to do!
Jesse is home from his tour now, and I'm sooo happy to have him back! I love being able to call him whenever a thought crosses my mind. It's so wonderful to be able to get his insight or opinion on something so easily now, instead of having to wait for him to call me at night.
Jesse is driving up on Friday so that we can get our marriage license, design our programs, and finalize all of our arrangements for our honeymoon.
It is such a joy to be preparing for all of this!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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I'm pretty sure Jesse never checks this site (or at least, he won't have time to in the next two weeks!) so I figured it's safe to share a picture with you...
We did my hair up yesterday like I'll wear it for the wedding, and afterwards, I put on my wedding dress, played around with the veil, and even posed with the mock-bouquets we put together on Monday.
What do you think??? :)
Jesse called last night--what a surprise!
He's been in Canada for most of this week, so I haven't been expecting to hear from him because of how expensive it is to call out of the country.
When my phone rang last night, Dad smiled and said "there he is!" I picked up the phone slowly and really almost ignored it because it was a number I didn't recognize and I was tired and didn't feel like talking. Imagine my surprise when I heard Jesse's voice on the other end!
He said that he was staying with the family of the principal of the church school they performed at yesterday. Apparently, the husband of that family had to be gone the 2 weeks before their wedding too, and so both the husband and the wife ushered Jesse to their phone (where they have free 3-country calling)and let him call me. What a blessing!
Poor guy has been sick for the last few days. That's no fun when you're traveling all over the place and sleeping in a different bed every night... I'm praying that he gets good sleep in the next few days and feels better!
Speaking of beds, getting married and sleeping anywhere other than my sister Laura's top bunk is sounding more and more wonderful every day! I've been waking up all stiff every morning since I moved home last week, and that's getting old. Many good changes are coming soon!
He's been in Canada for most of this week, so I haven't been expecting to hear from him because of how expensive it is to call out of the country.
When my phone rang last night, Dad smiled and said "there he is!" I picked up the phone slowly and really almost ignored it because it was a number I didn't recognize and I was tired and didn't feel like talking. Imagine my surprise when I heard Jesse's voice on the other end!
He said that he was staying with the family of the principal of the church school they performed at yesterday. Apparently, the husband of that family had to be gone the 2 weeks before their wedding too, and so both the husband and the wife ushered Jesse to their phone (where they have free 3-country calling)and let him call me. What a blessing!
Poor guy has been sick for the last few days. That's no fun when you're traveling all over the place and sleeping in a different bed every night... I'm praying that he gets good sleep in the next few days and feels better!
Speaking of beds, getting married and sleeping anywhere other than my sister Laura's top bunk is sounding more and more wonderful every day! I've been waking up all stiff every morning since I moved home last week, and that's getting old. Many good changes are coming soon!
Monday, May 19, 2008
20 days until our wedding...yes, I'm counting!
This has been such a busy month, what with finishing up school and work, graduating, and moving away from Concordia, there has barely been time to breathe!
Jesse left for handbell tour two days after we graduated. I miss him so incredibly much! Planning our wedding is taking all of my spare time, and I'm thankful that I don't have time to be moping around missing him, but at the same time, this busyness hurts too. It's hard to plan the wedding--our wedding--without being able to go to him for his input. I know weddings are kind of known as the bride's show, but I've been so thankful for the part that Jesse has had in planning our wedding. I love that it will reflect so much of both of us--as individuals, and as a couple. That is so special!
Wedding planning is such a joy. I'm so happy to be home now and to be able to put my own touches on things. It was hard to be planning while at school, with my time evenly distributed between classes, homework, and my little ones at the preschool. Laura (my sister) and I went to Michael's Crafts the other day and I spent about 2 hours just poring over all of the wonderful ideas there are in that store! I bought a book called "The Do It Yourself Bride." I'm so excited! It has ideas for making unique gifts for attendants, putting special touches on wedding favors, creating beautiful programs for the ceremony, even a time capsule for your guests to take part in! I love that I'm able to do that sort of thing now.
But then questions fly at me about what format the ceremony should follow, what the boutonnieres should look like, what colors the cake should be, how we're going to get from the ceremony to LAX for our honeymoon...and I wish I could run to Jesse for help.
He calls me every night--my highlight of each day! I'm able to share little bits with him, but I can't overwhelm him when he is states away! And tomorrow, he heads into Canada. I won't be able to talk to him again until he comes back down. I hate the thought of tomorrow without a phone call from him!
And then I remember how blessed I am...and what a wimp I'm being. We've been together in school for 3 years. I've been able to see him every day. We're getting married in 20 days, and we'll be together for the rest of our lives. I should be able to make it a few days.
I received a letter the other day from Mr. Bayles. He was an elder at our church for as long as I can remember, and moved a few years ago out of state to live with his family. His note said that he hoped that this stage of planning and preparation was a happy time. "Penny and I didn't get to see each other much before our wedding," he wrote, "the war prevented that."
How easy I have it!
Another sweet friend just had to say goodbye to her husband yesterday. They've been married for less than two years, and he is being deployed for another 6 month stretch leaving her and their brand new son at home.
Count your blessings, Bethany Elise. Jesse will be home in 6 days!
This has been such a busy month, what with finishing up school and work, graduating, and moving away from Concordia, there has barely been time to breathe!
Jesse left for handbell tour two days after we graduated. I miss him so incredibly much! Planning our wedding is taking all of my spare time, and I'm thankful that I don't have time to be moping around missing him, but at the same time, this busyness hurts too. It's hard to plan the wedding--our wedding--without being able to go to him for his input. I know weddings are kind of known as the bride's show, but I've been so thankful for the part that Jesse has had in planning our wedding. I love that it will reflect so much of both of us--as individuals, and as a couple. That is so special!
Wedding planning is such a joy. I'm so happy to be home now and to be able to put my own touches on things. It was hard to be planning while at school, with my time evenly distributed between classes, homework, and my little ones at the preschool. Laura (my sister) and I went to Michael's Crafts the other day and I spent about 2 hours just poring over all of the wonderful ideas there are in that store! I bought a book called "The Do It Yourself Bride." I'm so excited! It has ideas for making unique gifts for attendants, putting special touches on wedding favors, creating beautiful programs for the ceremony, even a time capsule for your guests to take part in! I love that I'm able to do that sort of thing now.
But then questions fly at me about what format the ceremony should follow, what the boutonnieres should look like, what colors the cake should be, how we're going to get from the ceremony to LAX for our honeymoon...and I wish I could run to Jesse for help.
He calls me every night--my highlight of each day! I'm able to share little bits with him, but I can't overwhelm him when he is states away! And tomorrow, he heads into Canada. I won't be able to talk to him again until he comes back down. I hate the thought of tomorrow without a phone call from him!
And then I remember how blessed I am...and what a wimp I'm being. We've been together in school for 3 years. I've been able to see him every day. We're getting married in 20 days, and we'll be together for the rest of our lives. I should be able to make it a few days.
I received a letter the other day from Mr. Bayles. He was an elder at our church for as long as I can remember, and moved a few years ago out of state to live with his family. His note said that he hoped that this stage of planning and preparation was a happy time. "Penny and I didn't get to see each other much before our wedding," he wrote, "the war prevented that."
How easy I have it!
Another sweet friend just had to say goodbye to her husband yesterday. They've been married for less than two years, and he is being deployed for another 6 month stretch leaving her and their brand new son at home.
Count your blessings, Bethany Elise. Jesse will be home in 6 days!
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