Better Late Than Never-Bridal Shower

And here are pictures from my Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party!

The Wonderful Ladies Who Made This Shower Amazing

my future sister in law and I 

Better Late Than Never- Bachelorette Party

Alrighty, folks...I promised some pictures from my bachelorette party as well as my bridal shower (the shower pics will come in a second blog since this one is not letting me add more)

The Girls Who Braved Hurricane Irene! DC Here We Come!

Cheers to the Bachelorette!

Pre-gamin' @ the Hotel

with my gf Kimmy

Okay...I'll be bad for the night!

Thank you girls for making it SUCH a fun and memorable trip!! I truly had a blast!!! Love you ALL!! xoxoxo

Gettin' Back On My Feet

Before moving out to California I was such the busy little bee. I worked part time at a bar in a conference center, I was in my last semester of college full time and I interned at the juvenile probation part time (after spending a whole summer working completely full time there).  I was motivated. I was going places. My mind was set on getting myself on a path to a great career ahead of me.  Well, then came graduation. Then packing. Then moving.  I wanted to do what everyone else does when they graduate: take time off.  I wanted to take a few months off to settle in to my new home with the future Mr., relax, spend some time actually being able to sit down and plan my wedding.  Three months has now turned into eight. Eight months of feeling like I'm losing all the knowledge I gained at the JCSU.

 Don't get me wrong, I tried multiple times to apply for internships here.  Matt had met the chief criminal investigator for the DA's office and he said to give him a call and he will set me up with something. Sweet! Well, he did what he said and gave me contact information for a juvenile probation opening...but I called that contact multiple times, leaving messages and then waiting and waiting by my phone. I call the original gentleman back and he told me that since it was the beginning of July and there were major budget cuts, there weren't any more openings at his office and the only thing available was a position with environmental fraud. That's not exactly what I was looking for (yawn) but beggars can't really be choosers.

When the time came for me to contact the environmental fraud department, Matt came to me with the news he met a man who has contacts in the probation department in the next county over and that he would let this department know I would be contacting them.  So that's just what I did tonight. I emailed this gentleman my cover letter, resume, and an email that identified who I was and what it was exactly that I am looking for.  Finally, I feel things are starting to fall into place for ME! I will feel like I'm actually accomplishing something every day other than mastering the kitchen (which I still plan on doing in my spare time!) and doing the daily chores. I just want to get the hours and the experience I need to help me land a paying job wherever we are stationed next. I'm so excited to get back into things!!

I'm just going to say for the record, I'm doing this for me. For my own happiness and self-achievements. I have heard comments, behind my back and to my face, over the past couple months about how I should be getting a job. I should get a job to "help contribute to the household so we can afford to 'party' more and do fun things with the friends". When I have responded saying that I am in the process of finding an internship (since I'm moving in less than a year, with background checks and all that it's near impossible to find a job that relates to my degree. And that's just not fair to the company to leave soon after I start) I got the response of "well you need something that will actually look good on your resume." Really? Willing to work for free just so I can gain experience and learn the ropes of the system..you don't think that will look good? Whatever. Yea..I don't like hearing that crap. It is no one's business but my own (and Matt's) on how we should be, financially. We do fine as it is and we CAN do fun things..but seeing as how we are having a destination wedding and a two week honeymoon coming up, I think it's only understandable that we are a little smarter with our spendings until then. If I don't ask for your opinion on the way we run our household, then it's best to keep those thoughts to yourself. Or else you end up offending someone (me).

Okay...deep breath! Now that I let that out I can go back to feeling excited about my (hopeful) phone call tomorrow and HOPE I can get started on my background check paperwork!! Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

21 Days!

21 days! That's 3 WEEKS! 3 weeks until I say "I Do" to my best friend and partner for life! It seems just like yesterday I was sitting on the bed talking to Matt and getting giddy over it being 85 days until the big day. Now..just 3 weeks. TWO weeks, exactly, until we are packing up the last of our knick-knacks and then jet-settin' off to Disney World...eeeee so excited!!

So latest update:  things so far are running very smoothly! FINALLY all the RSVP's are turned in! Now we are just ordering the number of programs, favors, table labels and card names...which is fairly easy. Especially now that we know who all is coming to the wedding :)   Other than that, I am now just making the final to-do lists which include last minute Disneymoon shopping, making a list of what to pack and what not to forget (passport, annual park passes, etc).  


So, NOW, instead of feeling frenzied and stressed, I can now enjoy these moments and relish the excitement bubbling up!! I want to hurry up and go to Disney!I want to marry my fiance, I want to ride the rides, see the entertainment, go to the cirque del soleil! I want to, after a busy week at the parks, hop on the new Disney cruise line and spend a wonderful 4 relaxing days on a cruise with my new hubby. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!   :D

"I Am A Marine Wife"-Pat Egan

My girlfriend, Becky, bought me this book called "Roses and Thorns"..it's basically a hand-book for the Marine Corps enlisted wives (though I'm not an enlisted wife, Matt's an officer, I think there is lots and lots of vital information in this book). In the front cover, there is a poem (or whatever you want to call it) that I would like to share:

I am a Marine Wife.

I share my husband's pride in the Marine Corps. 

My husband  has conquered the most challenging military training program the United States has to offer. 

The Eagle, Globe and Anchor give testimony to his title:" Leader of Men - United States Marine." 

He has taken his place among history's Marines who have made the free world feel safer just hearing the words, "The Marines have landed, and the situation is well in hand." 

I am proud that in an age that scorns fighting men, he chooses to be ready to defend his country. 

Although I can never fully undestand his devotion to this fighting fraternity, I realize that these closed corners of his heart and mind are no threat to our marriage. 

That without this dedication to the work "Marine" and all it stands for - honor, courage, patriotism, and devotion to duty - he would not be the man he is. 

I try to be familiar with the job so I can appreciate his abilities.
I wait when long hours or tours of dute seperate us, knowing our reunion will revitalize our marriage. 

I pray for his success in his career and for his safe returns. 

I hope that he fulfills his potential and that I will never be a deterrent. 

I share a common bond with those wives who waited during Belleau Wood, Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Inchon, Khe Sanh, Beirut, Grenada...knowing one day I may be the one waiting.
I choose to let the possibility of loss increase the intensity of the moment to live fully, to love completely. 

My husband has earned his right to be called "Marine." He has been tested and not found lacking. May I be found as worthy of the title "Marine Wife."

Guilty Pleasure

Everyone who knows me well, knows that I LOVE LOVE LOVE to read. One of my favorite things to do is find a good book, hightail it to the pool and just lounge in the sun, letting the whole world just melt away (while I melt away in the heat..ugh) and just get lost in a while new story.. It's my break from reality and I love it. :)

And as everyone else who knows me well knows, I love to read thrillers, mysteries, you know, those kinds of novels (the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs novels, J.D. Robb the In Death series, and so on)  But, every once in a while, and not often, I like to get into a good romance novel. (I know what you're thinking:Romance novel?! ICK!) But seriously, when I was in high school I would raid my oldest sister's book collection and she recommended a humorous romance novel written by Suzan Elizabeth Phillips. I think the first one I read was called "Baby of Mine" (which so far is still my favorite). Now, while they are technically romance...it's not all mushy gushy. It's quirky..you fall in love with the characters and you can pretty much relate.  I read, like, 7 of them one summer.

I was feeling nostalgic yesterday while browsing through Matt's Nook (the e-reader similar to Kindle) and found a S.E.P. book I haven't read yet. The name of it's Honey Moon (in case you want to give it a shot). I'm 2/3 way through and I am on pins and needles with what happens next!! So far it's been sassy, quirky, sad (really sad), and these books have a way with frustrating the hell out of you! I am yelling in my head "WHY can't you see she loves you, fool!!" and "woman, speak up if you like him! Quit playing these games! Guys don't take hints..they're dense...ya gotta be straight up!" Ugh...but I love it. It's my guilty pleasure. These are the only novels I read in that category and they've yet to fail me.  Bored one day? Give one a read. Let me know what you think :)

A Little TASTE of Disney

For my birthday, my sister got me the Disney Cookbook...it's filled with recipes from many of the restaurants in the theme parks as well as some of the resorts.  One easy, easy recipe I came across is a key lime pie from Olivia's Cafe-Disney's Old Key West Resort at Disney World. It's simple and delicious.

• 5 large egg yolks
• 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 2/3 cup Key lime juice (you can find there where you would look for lemon or lime juices)
• 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker piecrust

1. preheat oven to 350
2. gently whisk yolks together in a bowl; do not let them foam. Stirring constantly, slowly blend in the sweetened condensed milk and Key lime juice
3. Pour mixture into piecrust and bake 12-15 minutes, or until set
4. Remove the pie from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Chill, covered, until very cold
5. Serve chilled, cut into wedges

It really was simple to make. I managed to whip it all together while waiting for my dinner to cook (I was waiting on my rice)

Next, I will try the recipe: Buttermilk Fried Chicken from Classic Hall-Disney's Pop Century Resort.(that will have to wait until after the wedding...until then, a girl can dream!)

Hey Yawwwwwl!!!

In exchange for writing about what I WANTED to originally write about..something that's been weighing on my mind ...and since I've been advised to just not go there, I'm going to instead just give a REALLY great recipe I discovered by Paula Deen (Hey Yawwwl!!...hey, I get to tease..my roots are very southern and most of my family are equipped with the ever-so-catchy southern drawl) .  It's her chicken, rice and green bean casserole. I made a FEW alterations. If you want the full, original recipe just look the chicken and rice recipe up on the Food Network website :)

Chicken, Rice and Green Bean Casserole

you will need:

1. 3 cups chopped boneless skinless chicken breast (I just boil 3 boneless skinless breasts and use it all..it's a little more than 3 but that's okay) 
2. 2 cans fresh cut green beans, drained
3. 1 diced up red bell pepper (the recipe asked for a can of pimento, drained...I like to use the bell pepper)
4. 1 finely chopped onion
5. couple garlic cloves, minced (I don't believe this was in the original, but I add garlic to everything!)
6. 1 6oz box of long grain wild rice (because I have a little extra chicken, I make about 8oz)
7. 1 cup mayo
8. 1 and 1/2 can of Cream of Chicken (originally it's 1, but bc I make a bigger portion casserole I add that half. Also, you may substitute with Cream of Celery. I use 1 can Cream of Chicken and half can of Cream of Celery)
9. 1 cup shredded cheddar (I love my cheese so I do a couple handfuls and sprinkle more on top as it's almost finished baking)
10. dash of pepper (the recipe says dash of salt too..but really I don't think it needs it! )

• pre heat oven to 350
• you want your rice cooked, chicken cooked and chopped,  and sautee your pepper, onion, and garlic.
• mix all the ingredients in a med/large bowl
• spread into a casserole dish (I use a 9x13 or whatever size is like that)
• bake in over for 25 mins.
• I sprinkle extra cheese on top the last 10 mins. You can also add breadcrumbs to the top if you want extra texture.

I have made this dish a few times and each time was a HIT!!! There are plenty of leftovers, so what I like to do with that (thank you Erin for the idea!) is when I make breakfast, I make an omelet and I put the casserole in the center. Sprinkle a little hot sauce on the finished omelet and voi la! It's so delish.   I know the casserole recipe looks a little large but once you figure it out it's really simple to make with lots of great flavor. YUM  :)

(and ps. the next time I really want to "go there"..I think I will. I started this blog as my online diary. It's raw. It's me. I didn't create this to just sicken people with everything happy happy happy. There are issues in life, and I will put those issues out there. Who knows, I may just get great advice and feedback. But this one time, to prevent stirring up anything..and I don't have the energy to fix whatever probs it MAY cause...I'll just keep my fingers quiet.) Enjoy the casserole!! If there are add ons you made that make it even BETTER..let me know xo

The Platinum Rule

When we were kids (or at least in my case) we were taught to live by the Golden Rule: Treat Others As You Would Like To Be Treated.  I think that's great. I think people who practice that tend to be nicer than others. In most cases. But what about all the other cases? At my old job, we used to have to attend this training day once a year to focus on how to treat and handle customers (it was a job that put big, big importance on customer service) and that is where I heard that the Golden Rule is OUT. Well, what can be better than gold? PLATINUM. The Platinum Rule is in. And basically it goes as:

Don't Just Treat People How You Would Like To Be Treated, Treat Them How THEY Would Like To Be Treated.

I mean, it makes sense right? There are some people who don't mind when people are snarky or sarcastic with them.  In a for-instance, Matt welcomes sarcasm and certain types of humor. So if he followed the Golden Rule then he would be treating me with sarcasm and whatever sense of humor he pleased. But I am not that type of person. Sarcasm has it's time and place as does other types of humor. Okay, getting off topic...this post is NOT about Matt and I have no issues with his sense of humor..just giving a for-instance! But, ya feel me?   Treat people how THEY would like to be treated.   Everyone is different. As is their right. It's what makes a person unique and special.  So, pay attention to your audience. If they don't like dirty jokes...if they don't like people telling them how they should run their family...if they don't like it when you don't use coasters...then it's safe to say everyone will be on good terms if you keep a cleaner mouth (I hear Orbit gum does wonders for a dirty mouth), if you keep your opinion of their family to yourself, and when at their home...use a coaster.  :)

This post was directed at nobody and everybody. I just remembered that lesson from work and decided I really liked it. Food for thought :)  :)

...and Petrie Makes 3!

I mentioned in a previous blog that I was preparing Petrie to make the trek out here to Sacramento. Well, all in all, the move was a success! Petrie is alive and well and adjusting to the Spetz/Kelly household :)

I was most worried about the plane ride. I've never flown an animal before so I wasn't really sure what to expect. But the handlers were very friendly and promised to take care of my Petrie. I thought, "super! I'll just run up to security, get to the gate and get this show on the road". 5 hours...Petrie will be fine for 5 hours. But then I looked at the flight board and saw that the flight was delayed from 6:45pm to now 8:15. Ugh. I headed across the hall to Moe's for a tall beer (I cut off beer since Feb for the wedding, but in this case I needed one lol) and some food since I know United has the worst snack selection. FINALLY, it's time to fly. Luckily I had the extra leg room and I had the row of seats to myself. Bonus!  (Though I will say...I am REALLY disappointed in movie selection...Kung Fu Panda 2..REALLY?! Come on...)  The flight was pretty smooth for the most part. I kept thinking how Petrie must be terrified during take-off and landing, since he is TERRIFIED of thunderstorms. But he survived. :)

Matt picked us up and we came home to a very clean and rearranged apartment! I like the new changes, especially moving the big entertainment center into our bedroom across from our bed. Petrie has a new bed (Matt got him the Orthopedic Foam kind..so sweet!) and new toys. Surprisingly, Petrie has made himself at home and is his perky, barky self! I was worried he would be in a depressed mode for a while..but he's the Peach I know!

So far, he hasn't chewed up anything (knock on wood) and has only  had 1 or 2 accidents. For a dog who is a bit stressed still and in a new home, I don't blame him. Matt takes him for walks first thing in the morning and at night and so far I've taken him out about 3 times during the day. He needs to get out, especially since he doesn't have a yard.

Okayyyyy enough about the dog. The latest big news is...we have Matt's mother visiting us this weekend! She arrived super early this morning..so right now we are all just relaxing in the living room, getting motivated to venture out. Tomorrow we plan on going to Country in the Park...I love country music and cannot wait to go to the concert :)  The Marines will be working it too so it's the perfect feel and vibe to 9-11...lots of honor and pride and rememberance of that devastating day. Hoorah! Never Forget!

Just Lick It and Stick It

For those of you who have been through the whole wedding planning process, you may agree that one of the most irritating steps is the waiting game. The waiting for all the RSVPs!! After SO much time is spent on picking out the right invitations maker, the layout of the card, the colors, the type of ink (in this case I used glitter ink) and the proper way to address people and so on and so on, FINALLY when the company emails me to let me know everything has been addressed and mailed out, I let out a HUGE sigh of relief and excitement took over. YAY! I finally will know who is going to do their best to make it and who can't (for whatever reason they may have). Once the RSVP's come in that's when it's time to let the planner know how many people to charge for plate settings, food, appetizers, alcohol, etc. It also lets my mom and I know just how many favors to order as well as programs. So, until everyone RSVP's everything is on HOLD.

We now have 37 days until THE BIG DAY!!! Woohoo!! Thing is, I just realized that tomorrow is the deadline for letting us know who can go and who cannot. Tomorrow. We have heard from maybe a THIRD of everyone invited. IF THAT! Hopefully many of the RSVP's are in transit and my mom will receive them soon. But for those that are just sitting on someone's counter/kitchen table, not cool! Matt and I spent a pretty penny to include a little RSVP envelope, that is already addressed and stamped (at least I'm 90% sure...maybe it's the actual invitations postage we payed for..hmm), and the RSVP card. Coming to the wedding? Check yes or no. Put it in the envelope. Lick it shut and stick it in the mailbox(if stamp isn't included then it gets two lickits!). Easy. Effortless. I realize people may have let Matt and I know verbally who is going and who isn't, but I already have wayyy to much on my mind to remember to tell my mom (Though ones who gave me a heads up is still appreciated!). I'm not the one keeping track, my mom is. So please, if you are someone who has their RSVP card sitting on their table, go ahead and mail it out! That way I can make sure everyone has a place to sit and eat :)   I gotta get a move on on all this biznaz! Until then, I will be rockin' this waiting game..it's like Christmas every time I hear about an RSVP!  :)   xoxoxo

I Guess I'm One of THOSE Dog Moms

I never knew how stressful it would be to move Petrie out to California! First off, I've been having the BIGGEST guilt issues all summer long. My family ADORES the little guy, especially my dad, and I feel just awful taking him away from them.  I know and they know that Petrie was a gift to ME and that eventually he would be leaving the Spetz Household..but it doesn't make it any less heart breaking for those who are having to say goodbye.

<-- First day I brought Petrie home (Feb 2009)

Then there is the whole "how do I get him out to California without either one of us having major anxiety attacks?"  I thought about waiting for Christmas time, where my family can drive to Louisiana with him to see my grandparents and Matt and I can drive back to CA with him. But then we would have no one to watch him for 3 weeks come wedding time. So in June I bought a direct flight on United, payed for extra leg room (since Petrie will have to sit at my feet) and waited for Sept to come around so I can fly him back with me. Well...while that seemed like a nice plan, it didn't really turn out the way I hoped. We leave tomorrow and I just found out he does NOT fit in the carrier that United provides. I underestimated Petrie's size (my bad). That now means I had to make the tough decision to fly him UNDER the plane. Just the thought of it increases my anxiety. What if it's too hot or cold down there? What if he has breathing issues? What if his little heart gives out from being so scared (I know...I'm exaggerating now)? But I can't SEE him for myself to make sure he is okay. What if the airport people lose him?  SO...I went to Petsmart 3 times for this pup in the last few days.
The first time was to get him checked by his vet to make sure he is healthy and a-okay to jet set. 2nd time my dad and I went to see if there were any carriers that COULD make it in the cabin with me. Negative. So we bought a good sized hard carrier for him to hang out in while he is under the plane.  I went back today to get a little bed to put in the back of it (again, I underestimated the size and doesn't fit..looks like trip 4 will be to return it) and I also got his carrier travel water bowl and food bowl (which I will freeze some water so he can stay hydrated in his flight). I also bought him an actual ID tag. We've never gotten him one in the last 2 1/2 years that we've had him. So now he has a nice gold bone shaped ID tag :)     (2nd Picture is Petrie being the little Devil Dog that he is..this is his first week home..so tiny!)

When I got home I lined his crate with the soft rugs he likes to lay on in the house (so he has familiar smells around him and adds soft comfort) and put his favorite stuffed toys in the back. I put puppy pee pads in the front in case he gets car/air sick.  What else...Oh I will also throw in a couple Busy Bones (his FAVE)  and some Chew-eez (his 2nd fave)  so he doesn't "starve" and I also think it may help with his anxiety. I knew chewing for ME helps.  I notice he gnaws on his arms when he's a little stressed so I want to deter that.

People may thing I'm crazy for going to these lengths and this emotional stress for a dog. My dad would just say "Lauren , he's a DOG. Dogs fly all the time, he will be okay. He will get over his anxiety and by the time you land he will forget he was ever on a plane". This coming from the man who I know parting with Petrie will be the hardest on.  So, I'm trying to take a little of his attitude..but the mommy worry-wart in me still comes out. Don't judge. He's my fur baby. I know he will be okay.  I just feel bad that I'm taking him away from the family that loves him, putting him in a new setting where he is unfamiliar and doesn't have a yard of his own (but he WILL have a balcony he can bark at all the people from..his favorite activity! lol) and then this change of plans with the flying. It's too much all at once.

Maybe Momma will be okay once she takes a Xanax and sips on a glass of wine :)  The in-flight movie better be good. I don't want this cartoon Rio shiznit like they played on my way over. Come on people...let's watch something worth getting INTO and spending this $600+ I payed for my round trip and extra leg room.

Wish us luck!! I'll keep ya posted on Petrie getting settled in. His daddy just went shopping for him so he has lots of goodies awaiting him at the apartment <3

Alice is Back Through the Looking Glass

As you know, I had my bridal shower on Saturday...AMAZING! I had no clue just how detailed all the decorations were going to be! The whole first floor of the house was bursting with colors and flowers and Alice in Wonderland trinkets (the fake flowers even had little eyeballs glued on to them to represent the talking flowers in the movie..thanks Rach! There were dozens of them watching the party)! How the girls pulled it all off in just a few hours, I don't know. Just when I thought I saw everything, I would discover a new little detail somewhere else..hats off to you girls!
Everyone arrived around 2pm (I was running a little late because I couldn't get my darn fascinator hat pinned correctly in my hair! rrg..).  I loved seeing everyone in their tea party hats and cute dresses. We took a few pictures and headed immediately to the kitchen to snack (my mom went to TOWN on the food spread..melted chocolate and fruits, finger sammiches, chicken casserole, cupcakes, cake, scones, cookies, fruit arrangement, grape jelly meatballs..you name it, it was probably there!)  From there, we went to the dining room to eat and drink (we had lots of mixed drinks in pitchers and glasses for the girls that said "drink  me" on them lol) and play some bridal games! This is where Zach (my future nephew) showed his game-making abilities. He composed a few games for us gals to play and we had prizes for all the winners (as well as prizes for everyone for wearing hats!). We then opened gifts and then chatted for a while before most people had to leave.
All in all it was a great turnout! I love love love all my gifts and I cannot wait to use/wear them! Matt and I also got t-shirts that say Just Married in camo writing with a picture of dog tags hanging on the Just with one saying our names and wedding date and the other saying Disney World. So cute...definitely going to wear those at the Disney parks!
After the party Kaitlyn, Kristy, Zach, Adam, Rachel and I stayed up to drink (Zach had his Mt. Dew) and play board games. I think we stayed up until almost 5am!! That's okay though..it worth the dark circles under my eyes the next day when I get to hang out with people I don't see often! :)  (ps. Team Lauren Kaitlyn and Adam ROCK!)

Thanks to all my girflfriends who made the trip out and for making this weekend yet another memorable and special one! Big thanks to my mom for being so awesome and also collecting all the great decorations! Thanks to my dad for my corsage..and a BIG BIG thanks to my shower hostesses: Rachel, Kaitlyn, and Kim. It was a success and then some!!   (and thanks to Petrie for not eating my presents that are still layed out on the floor.)


Pictures coming soon!

Time to Fall Down the Rabbit Hole and into Wonderland!

So as I wait for my amazing family and friends to set up downstairs for my bridal shower, I thought I would write a little blog. At first, waking up today, I was NOT feelin' getting up out of bed. It was dark, gloomy, thundering and lightening..and pouring. YUCK! First it was hurricaning last weekend for my bachelorette party, now THIS weather for my shower? Ew Ew Ew...But then I just take a deep breath and pretend the rain is getting itself out of it's system so I have a sunshiny gorgeous day for my wedding :)  Fingers crossed! (on a plus side...right now the sky is lightening up a little..let's up it doesn't stop there!)


I'm going to rewind to last night for a minute. My good friend, Kristy (who her and her husband are family to me..and I haven't seen in about a YEAR!) arrived around midnight to attend my shower this weekend. Needless to say I was SO excited to see her!! To add a cherry on top? Around 1am someone walks through my front door and who is it? Matt's nephew Zach and his mom Kaitlyn (Matt's sister)! I had NO idea my future in-laws were coming into town! Good job, folks, for keeping such a great secret!!

So now everyone is downstairs setting up the decorations and putting out the food, mixing drinks..and I cannot WAIT to see how it turns out!! My mom and sister decided to do a Mad Hatter Theme Shower..so all the guests will be wearing hats, we have lots of food, and I have a feeling the look is going to be colorful and whimsical. (Since my wedding is a Disney wedding, and my reception has a LITTLE inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, it's only appropriate to have a crazy tea party!)


Okay, well I have to start getting pretty. I will keep you posted on how it turned out and I will post pictures once I jetset back to California! (Like I mentioned before, my camera cord is there..silly me, to forget it!)


Alrighty, can't be late, can't be late for a certain date!  xo