Getting down to the wire

So, we are less then a month a way. Which could be the reason I have not been posting. So here's the update:

We went and got our rings. Our rings have been passed down to us from my family. After going to the jeweler, he pointed out that there was a Russian mark on both bands. We thought he was joking, until he had us look at the band them selves. And there it was a star with a hammer and sickle, it looked something similar to this:

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Last week my work had a shower for me. It was so wonderful for Dr. Ruggeri to open her home for this amazing shower.

I love the tea cups and delicious treats.

Stacey, Mary M., & Sue puased to smile at the camera, after getting somthing to eat.

Diane & Mary S. smile for the camera

Dr. Misty Day & Dr. Amy Dunbar check out the cookbook.

Kara & Gina also checking out the cookbook.

Joyce telling us about her bird.

Gail smiling at the camera.

Me & Sue, I'm not sure what I was taking about here.

I had so much fun. It was a great way to end the week.

(all photos taken by Dr. Ruggeri)

Shower of Love2

 I know this is going to sound like I an repeating my self. So, I'm just going to skip right to the picture from the Lanis Shower(my mother's side). Enjoy!

The Food: Russian appetizers

The Drinks: wine,champagne, and water

The desserts: Fresh fruit, chocolate covers strawberries, and Russian pasties...yummy

My grandfather was greeting the guests at the door.

I still keeping my bar tending skills active. Making sure every one had a drink.

My mother getting every ones attention for the first welcoming toast.

My grandmother's friend giving me a toast to the future.

Cheers!

Marina my cousin admiring the blue bling on the table. So sparkly!

(All pictures taken my by cousin Julia. I so happy she was able to capture this beautiful day)

So much has happend

I had my first shower. Yes, I said first, because there will be more to come. Unfortunately with divorced parents, actually it feels more like divorced families, you always have more then one holiday celebration. I have had to go to two holiday celebrations(Chanukah,Passover,Thanksgiving, etc.) for over seven years. Why should a bridal shower be any different, I guess it's more for my sanity...I could not imagine even at my own wedding how my families will act when they see each other. I know weddings are different, but there will be tension. I'm glad they are postponing that till it gets closer to our wedding.

This shower was held by my father's side. My grandmother, cousin/bridesmaid Janna, and Janna's mother Olia who hosted the shower. I loved it, just look at the hard work they did in just the decorating.

My aunts and cousins from my father's side were all there. Also Nick's mother and one of his sisters were there to  celebrate. I was really wonderful to have all of women on my father's side in one room. Not only were the decorations great, but also the food and games.

Here Janna is announcing what the next shower game we will play.

Here I am, just finding out it's a quiz for me from Nick.

We had such a great time. It was so nice to share this experience with the women in my family and Nick's family too.

Oh and I almost for got this picture. My cousin Janna would not be happy with this post it I did not show you this:

(All photos are from Janna and her mother)

They out there

Created, sealed, and sent. What else, but my invitations. They out there now for the viewing public. I'm just happy I can show you them now.

Yes, that's my corner punch. I got a little corner punching happy during the last of the invitation. Guess your wondering what's inside....

So on the top, is all of it together. I would call these invitations semi-DIY. I found the invitation kit from Target. I thought it looked simple and elegant at the same time. As for the envelopes they were blank, so I decided to add the gold detailing. Guess what it's made from...gift wrapping paper! Unfortunately I did run out of those envelopes, some guest instead had this envelope...

I don't like it as much. But at lest it matches the invitations.

(All pictures taken by me, sorry for the iPhone quality)

OMG

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We have passed our 100th day mark. Now we're in the double digits. I feel like I have the basics of a wedding done. Ceremony, reception, flowers, dress/shoes, photographer, music, and cake are all done. Now it's just creating the little details that will make our wedding ours.

Wedding Paid by Cans

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Just read an article of a couple who is paying for there wedding completely by cans that they have saved. Talk about making your wedding unique and green. I really do admire their contribution to keeping their life green. Read the article here.

What have I done....

I am kicking my self for the mistake I've made. It's making me emotional, I'm not supposed to get emotional over something so small. Actually I hate my self for getting emotional and making this small mistake. Would this define me as a "Bridezilla"? I have this fear as it gets closer to the wedding of becoming one. I've watch the show "Bridezilla" in hopes of finding the signs of what has triggered these women to become so obsessed with their wedding. I'm realizing now, that weddings bring up emotions and conversations that would have never come up in any other situation. Creating a large event that not only pleases you but also family and friends can put a bride under a lot of pressure. Does not help, not know the traditions of how or when to do things for you wedding....making it perfect and proper, not tacky and rude.

Ok, so let me back track to what mistake I have made...On our invitations the address (number only) is wrong for our ceremony site. Of course I only find this out after I have printed and sent a few to my family and out of town guest (on my side). I was sure that I had double checked everything. Well, at least on the website we have the right address.

As for why I have sent a few so early...that is because I have been pressured by my family to find out how many would not be able to come...so that they can invite more. Remember one of my first posts about the guest list, they still won't stop about having more and more people invited. So, I have agreed to send out some invitations (only on my side) early...that way if there is space, we could invite others. The things I do to please my family.