This time tomorrow...

I will be in Mexico! The past few weeks have been so surreal...it certainly doesn't feel like it's time to go on my honeymoon...let alone be MARRIED! Wow.

Mr Jones and I will will be spending a blissful week at Exellence Playa Mujeres. I've always wanted to go to Mexico and, now, I'll get my chance!


Because it's our honeymoon, we decided to upgrade to a 2-story room with a rooftop terrace and private hydrojet pool (SO excited about this!).

Steps going up to the terrace:


Hydrojet pool and lounge area:


While there, we plan on going to Chichen Itza. As a Spanish minor in college, I learned a lot about the Mayans and, in turn, Chichen Itza. It's a must-see for me...and for Mr Jones and his camera. :)


We also have another excursion planned, but I'm keeping that one a secret for now. :)

I hope everyone had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!

Well, we did it!!

I'm officially a married lady. *grin* Yesterday, was absolutely GORGEOUS! It was sunny and warm...in Michigan...in November. It was completely unexpected and very much appreciated! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.

I promise I will be sharing all the little details soon, but for now, I'll leave you with a few pictures of my special day...thanks, Kim!

Look how happy I was! I didn't cry...woo hoo!

Thanksgiving - what's that?

Is it just me or do Christmas decorations come out earlier and earlier each year? Hobby Lobby had Christmas decorations out and for sale in the beginning of October! A bit early? I think so! Whatever happened to celebrating Thanksgiving? You know, the holiday between Halloween and Christmas?

Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas and all the festivities, but while we're stringing up Christmas lights and singing along with the "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", let's not forget to stop and give Thanks for all the blessings in our lives!

Red or Yellow?

Help...my poor little brain can't make any more decisions! I was in Nordstrom today and fell in love with this purse. I had the hardest time picking between red and yellow...which would you pick? :)

Sorry I've been MIA...

But it's for a good reason. I've been a busy busy little bride! You see that wedding countdown over there? It says 7 days. Yup...I'll be a married lady in one week! Actually, by this time next week, I'll have been a married lady for approximately 3 hours (but that's just a technicality).

My To Do List has been getting smaller and smaller (hard to believe)...but I still have the nagging worry that I'm forgetting something. Something big. *biting nails*

Aisle Decorations - DIY Fun

The aisle decorations - what a pain in the butt these have been! Seriously. The chairs provided for the ceremony (plastic lawn chairs - ugh) aren't the easiest to work with so I've spent many loooong hours trying to figure out how to decorate them.

My first, and favorite, idea was shepherd's hooks with kissing balls. I love their simplicity and elegance.


But, alas, my wedding ceremony is indoors (it's COLD in Michigan in November) and cheap free-standing shepherd's hooks aren't really easy to find (darn budget!). I figured I would have to come up other ideas - bows tied to the arms of the chairs as a last resort only (I wasn't "feeling" those)!!

Well, last week, I was browsing a fellow Knottie's Wedding Bio and I saw that she had sheperd's hooks set up in pots - the answer to this indoor bride's dreams!! Can you guess what Mr Jones and I spent yesterday doing?? :)

Getting ready to start - I think Bo wants to help. :)


Halfway done with our first two - kudos to Mr Jones for helping!


Two down, four more to go!

Woo hoo...we're moving on up!

(at least in the wedding we are)

I posted last week that we were possibly going to be upgraded to the bigger reception room. Well, I heard back from the event coordinator and we are in fact moving on up (upstairs, that is). I am really excited. The room upstairs has its own private lobby (vs. being in the hallway where all the Lodge guests would walk by), is twice the size as the previous reception room, and has high, vaulted ceilings. Plus, the decor is a lot more sparse/subtle so I can play around with lighting - woo hoo!

Upstairs Lobby - the guestbook and escort cards will be set up out here. There's also private bathrooms - guess that means I better start working on bathroom baskets! :)


Looking towards the dance floor - the DJ will be set up against the far wall


The room (head table on left by the windows)


The vaulted ceiling (see me over by the door? Haha!)

Sometimes, you just need a good laugh

...to combat the stress.

I have been browsing LOLCats and laughing so hard I snort (which is the best way to laugh, in my humble opinion).


I'm sure we all feel like this some days...


This one makes me laugh...hard. Snorts may or may not have occurred.


Turtles = love.


And for all my followers...mad love to you all!

I get by with a little help from my friends...

What more can a girl ask for than an afternoon spent with friends?! Yesterday afternoon was hands down the highlight of my weekend! I do, however, think the rest of the people at On The Border hated us - we were LOUD.


Favorite moments from lunch:
* The new "F word" is fornicator. I think the entire restaurant heard that one. Love you, Brandi!
* The fact that Lisa and Brandi are apparently the same person because they are black (despite the fact that Lisa is Jamaican and Brandi is, well, not). That one became a running joke throughout the afternoon.

How was everyone else's weekend?

Is it time to freak out yet???

ONE MONTH.

I think we are doing ok though. I met with my event coordinator at ceremony/reception venue tonight...and I think we are going to be upgraded to the bigger room (fingers crossed!). :)


To Dos for this week:
* Work on favors
* Work on unity and memory candles
* Finish DJ worksheet

After we meet with the pastor next week, I should be able to finalize our ceremony program (yay!)