It's getting close...

46 days and counting! 

I can't believe the big day is so close! NO regrets on moving up the date. But there has been a lot going on. It was kinda crazy trying to focus on the wedding, Christmas and working, but we got through it and now all focus is on wedding day. =)

Invitations were by far the worst part of wedding planning. We are so worried we are going to forget some important people. But they are out and response cards are coming in fast. It's very  exciting. 

Currently I am spending all my days off work tying up loose ends. Caterer, cake, hotel reservations, dress alterations, and the beginnings of reception decorating! Not to mention keeping after 8 men to make sure they all get fitted for their tuxes by February. My girls all have (and have had for a while) their dresses, thanks girls! =)

While Stephen was on break from school we picked out the tuxes and we also bought our wedding bands, Merry Christmas to us! 

My mom, grandmother and aunt are all in shower planning mode, I'm so excited! 

While every step seems to make this whole getting married thing feel so real, nothing so far compares to the latest. On New Year's Eve Stephen and I bought a new car together! It's my new 2009 Honda Civic. I love it! Our first "married couple" big purchase. 

So everything is going well, I'm just hoping I stay this relaxed up until the big day...please!

Home of the Kubiak's

About mid-November I moved into what will be the house that Stephen and I start our lives together in! We are so blessed to know the Harley's and their generosity in letting us rent this wonderful home. It has been so exciting moving in and decorating this house that will hold so many memories for Stephen and I. =)

Here it is!

 

Big News!

Ok, the big news has been finalized and can be be officially announced!

The date of our wedding has been moved up!! Most of the planning had been done and we were all just sitting around waiting, not to mention Stephen and I are ready to get married. The new date of our wedding is *February 21, 2009*

Everyone mark your calendars, as this and some emails will be our "Save-the Dates." 

Registries!

I know it's been a while, sorry! There has actually been a lot going on with the wedding in the last week! There will be more blogs about that in the coming week...I've got to tie up some loose ends so for now you will have to remain in suspense!

But what I can share is that today Stephen and I spend ALL day registering for our wedding gifts! It was a lot of fun and very neat to decorate our new home together. 

We are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target. Easy links...

www.bedbathandbeyond.com

www.target.com

From there get on the links for bridal registries and for Target it is ClubWedd. You can search for either Stephen or I's name and our registry should pop up. Of course you can always go to the store and they can print it for you. These links will also be on our wedding website. 

Like I said before...more to come this week so keep checking! =)

flowers, food, and pictures

what a successful day! things are coming along.

i met with the florist today and talked to her about what all i wanted and reserved her for our big day. she made it sound like what i wanted would be easy to do, maybe somewhat pricey, but easy.

my mom made the wonderful discovery of a caterer! that might have been the best part of today. my mom talked to the lady, but apparently she has been doing it for 35 years and knew exactly what kind of ideas we needed for feeding 300 people! 

right after all that, my mom and i met with the (maybe) photographer at his studio. we looked over some other weddings he has done and got a feel for his style. the pictures were great and the price is totally the selling point (wedding on a budget!). i think i am going to check with one or two more local photographers we've heard of through word of mouth, to do some comparing. 

all in all i feel like a lot got done, which is a great feeling! now all i have to do is wait 8 months. of course, the fun part is coming up... registering! =)

engagement announcement!

Our engagement announcement was in today's newspaper...it's official now!

http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809130350

update!...finally

i know, i know...it's been a while. not too much to update actually...let's see...
last saturday me, my mom, brittney and sara went to david's and picked out the bridemaids and maid of honor dresses, that was one more thing off my plate :) they are very simple, but it's going to be beautiful!
oh, one big thing...this Sunday (9/14) our engagment anouncement will be in the Tallahassee Democrat! If you get the paper make sure you look for it, if you don't live in Tally leave a comment and I'll do my best to scrounge up some extra copies if anyone wants one. (no promises!)
um...let's see...i think other than searching for a caterer and trying to get the guest list together, that's all we've got going on wedding-wise right now.
i am working a ton and stephen has started school back for the semester, so we are busy!