New beginnings

12 months today. That's how long Jesse and I have been engaged and preparing for 'the big day'. Tomorrow we celebrate our 7 year anniversary; 7 wonderful years getting to know each other and grow together. Then just 3 days later we will say our vows to become husband and wife and I will change my name as we start a new life together, a new journey to discover.

Final preparations have been made, we will go to the reception venue tomorrow to drop off place cards, bonbonniere and confirm everything. Rehearsal is Thursday night, and Friday (for me, at least) looks to be a day of relaxation and celebration of a different kind. Jesse will be spending the day decorating the venue with lights, but I'll leave it at that, I don't want to give much away.

Tonight will just be a short post, I don't have much else to say, except that I can't wait to publicly proclaim my loyalty and my love to my best friend!! ♥

26 days and counting

It has been almost a month since I've last blogged, and I've done a lot. Apologies for my laziness.

In March:
Over the long weekend we went up to Renmark to catch up with Gretel and just relax. It was a wonderful weekend. I even played the keyboard at the church service in Paringa, which was fun. It was amusing to watch the pages blow over from the air-conditioning, albeit annoying. I was glad when someone turned off the wind in our direction, but it got hot quickly. Jesse, Robin & Luke managed to catch 200 carp on Sunday afternoon in 2 hours and subsequently kill them. It was more than a bit gross. I don't know how many they killed over the entire weekend. But I enjoyed relaxing in the sun, reading, and making delicious food with Gretel for dinners.

Saturday 19th Jesse and I attended a Huck's Day for Matt & Ash (Jesse is in Matt's wedding and Matt is in ours). There was go-karting, 10 pin bowling, and then a BBQ and drinks out at Matt's place. It was a wonderful night, even with Jesse and Matt drinking far too much alcohol. Unfortunately I was sick with a cold and reflux to be able to drink any alcohol.

On Saturday the 26th Jesse and I held our Buck's and Hen's celebrations. He went paintballing then to Luke's farm for BBQ dinner, drinks and mischief. After a hair and make-up trial in the morning I went to Warrawong Wildlife Park, and for a walk and afternoon tea, then out to dinner, then to Fumo Blu for cocktails! I had such a wonderful night, despite being sick as my reflux was difficult to ignore. In the end I had to call it an early night, and we went back to my place to watch a movie at 12.30pm. But while we were in town we found and played 2 of the Street Pianos (www.streetpianos.com/adelaide2011) and snapped a few pictures which was wonderful.

And now it's April and our wedding date is looming. 26 days today, less than 4 weeks to go. I feel organised, which is wonderful. I picked up our 'bonbonniere' on the weekend (so happy with them!) and have a time to confirm details with the florist. I've got the majority of the RSVPs back, and have started putting together the seating plans. I have no idea if I'll remember to, or have time, to post before the wedding. I would hope so, but never underestimate my laziness and ability to procrastinate.