Becoming real....

This whole wedding thing is becoming more real as I continue to check things off of the wedding "to do" list. Aside from the fact that I have a beautiful shiny piece of bling on my left hand, being engaged and planning this wedding as been pretty surreal for me.

On Saturday, we checked off a few key elements to the wedding planning. And by "we," I mean "I." I went in for a bridal hair consult, something I won at a bridal fair I attended in January. Turns out I really liked the stylist, and we made a decision on the "do" for the "day." I sat there in the salon, hair all pretty, head piece and veil atop my head, staring at myself in the mirror. Yup, made getting married a little more real. It was cool.

Next event that day was my first fitting of the oh-so-important wedding gown. Fortunately, I hadn't gained any weight! Woo hoo! The dress was still too big in certain areas, so that was great. I stood there like a manequin as the seamstrist place pins in my dress, outlining the form of my body. It was somewhat flattering. She pinned up the bottom of the dress, as well as the underlying tule. And then came the best part-creating the bustle. I was extremely impressed. I strutted around in front of the tall mirrors at David's, staring at myself in the mirror. Again, made getting married a lot more real. Super cool.

So I'm feeling pretty good at this point. Another hair appointment in a couple of weeks for a trim, then again just a couple of weeks before the big day for some highlights. Dress will be ready for the next fitting a couple of weeks before the wedding. Translation: I can't gain any weight over the next 6 weeks. The dress looks pretty good right now, so I can't ruin it! Aside from the brightening the hair color, teeth whitening and darkening of my blanche skin, I have to be careful not to alter my body too much in the next 7.5 weeks.....

Wow, just saying that makes it even more real.

Can't wait!!

Wedding details....

For anyone who is interested.....

The Big Day: Thursday, April 29, 2010

Wedding Venue: The Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch, Tucson, AZ
Photographer: Jacob Chinn Photography
Cake: Busy B's Bakery

Flowers: hot pink, bright yellow and dark purple
Matron of Honor Dress: David's Bridal (color: Truffle)
My dress: Just kidding, you'll have to wait!!!

T minus 8 weeks!!