That's it. That's the date. That's THE date. That's THE DATE. That's the date J and I set for our wedding. Once we decided, I swore I could hear a clock ticking somewhere in the back of my brain, or that announcer-guy-voice shouting "And they're off!!"
It seems so surreal, possibly because it's more than a year away. But it's for-sure set. We put the deposit down on the winery (Sawtooth Winery) for that day. I can't believe it. Actually, it's quite believable, but our lives have been so hectic since we got engaged (two engagement parties and buying a house will do that...) that I don't think I really ever had time to consider the fact that the day would actually come some day. I mean, sure... I've fantasized about walking down a grassy aisle wearing a dream-worthy dress and standing next to J at the end of it. I've imagined popping bubbly with my family and friends and celebrating our wedding. I've never doubted that I wanted to marry J, ever... but wanting to get married and planning your wedding - ESPECIALLY after setting the official date and putting a deposit down on a venue - are two extremely different sensations! Both beautiful, both fun and exciting, but one is definitely more intense than the other.
It seems like the more I delve into the planning process the more I discover things that must be done.... It's like a labyrinth of dresses and cakes and favors and food and bridesmaids dresses and tuxedos..... I could go on and on. Becoming a bridezilla is my worst fear, but in some sick, twisted sense I can see how it could happen. Especially considering the fact nobody cares more about your wedding than you (and if you're lucky like me, your fiance). I can definitely see how time consuming this is going to be, and at this point, I'm just trying to get organized and prepare myself.
J and I have come up with a very cute idea for favors for the wedding... From the beginning I've wanted to do something home-made and edible for the favors, something comfort-food-ish. Originally I was planning on putting together Chinese take-out boxes with homemade cookies inside, but then I was honest with myself and realized that I would have to bake literally hundreds of cookies in order for that to work. That's not exactly what I had in mind for keeping myself stress-free the week before the wedding - I'm already going to have enough on my plate! I was talking about this to J, and we came up with a great idea... Cookie Jars!! No...not the jars that sit on the counter at your grandmother's house and hold cookies... I'm talking about cookie recipe jars. You know...the jars that you usually get around Christmas time that have the dry ingredients for a cookie recipe in them, and a recipe attached? Those!! We got online and found a few different cookie and brownie recipes and we're both really excited about the idea! The great part? Because the items inside the jar won't spoil, and the jar is air-tight, we can make them a bit at a time all year long!! It will be so much less stressful as we get nearer to the wedding! Plus we can do different recipes and we can style the jars up with cute fabrics, ribbons and monogrammed labels! :) I'm really excited about this idea and I can't wait to get started on them to see what they look like outside of my imagination!!
But for today, I'm laying aside the wedding planning... We accomplished something really huge by reserving the venue, so tonight J and I are going to the fair. Greasy fair food and some much-needed wandering in the sun should flush any wedding stress I'm currently experiencing...
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