You want wedding plans, do ya?

Larissa Clark | 6:52 PM | | 0 comments

Ha ha ha, since I have received requests (some subtle and some less than) I will let you guys in on the dirt.

But first thing, first: Work.

Ya, I kind of work with a bunch of babies right now. Just a bunch of adults acting younger than the students they teach because the school district has said we have to teach something new. Who would of thought that change could have such a dramatic effect?

Lets just say I'm sick of the whining and will be eternally greatful for weekends and hopefully the day that my colleagues get over their angst and just do their dang jobs.

But I love my  kids.

I have a handful that have struck my heart already. I co-teach a block with one of the special ed teachers and so we have a high concentration of kiddos with reading issues and learning disabilities. I was really worried about having behavior issues but that class is by far the best behaved and a great blessing to me. Every time I think my fellow teachers will drive me out, those dang kids suck me right back in. Dispite all the drama I do love my job.

And then of course, there is the wedding planning.

Now I don't really know what much else to say (or what I have already said, for that matter.)

But I have my colors and location picked out. We are still working on the catering (maybe mexican? Ole!) and we have the dj picked out but not contracted yet. (Anyone wanna parrrttty??!??!) Colors are mainly red, black, and white with maroon, red, deep orange and peach as accents. (Sounds like a lot and maybe a little weird but just picture all the colors in the red/orang family and you should be close.) I am working on center piece ideas that are CHEAP and thats been tough. I'm tryng to keep them simple, elegant but personal as well. We have fish bowls and mirrors that the reception place provides so I feel pressured to use those but I am in love with this picture frame lantern idea because it uses black and white photos which I would LOVE to use as well as candel light which has the romantic vibe I am looking for. Here is a picture from gold old Martha Stewart... what do you think?

So ya, thats an idea. I don't know. I just know I cant afford 20+ floral arrangements so Im trying to add a personal touch and keep it cheap.

But ya, I bought my wedding dress. :) That was awesome. I tried on like less than 10 gowns, found "the one" about 5 dresses in and just had to put it back on. One hour and a half session at David's bridal and I was outta there with my receipt in hand. LOL. It was quick, easy, painless, and I feel totally glamourous and gorgeous in my dress. I was really afraid I was going to feel really defeated and just down on myself for being a "plus sized bride" but I walked out feeling confident and that is simply a miracle. Now, being a little better in shape will help me fit perfectly in my dress so I do need to do some work but I am thankful that my self esteem is still 100% intact.

Now, sadly, this is a total teaser because I only have a pic on my cell phone and not on the internet yet, so you guys will have to wait until I can figure out how to get that from my phone, but for now, here is the much skinnier and less va-va-voom rendition of the dress thanks to the David's Bridal website:

Its beaded all over, lace, modified sweetheart, trumpet with a chapel train. And its AWESOME. Helllooooo curves! :)

Ha ha, so ya, thats the dirt. But one more thing to keep an eye out for: Maren is taking our engagement photos this weekend. Lets just say my outfits are all picked out and I am pumped! Yaaaayyy!! :)

Love and miss you all! Now its your guys' turn to blog!

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