Y'all... the wedding is like four days away. What the what?! How did this get here so quickly?! I feel so unprepared, and way way nervous (please don't rain!), but I'm so excited. We've been trying to do the last minute details, except those last minute details are spawning into last minute everythings. Tomorrow we're going for our marriage license. Eeeeek!
1. canisters for wedding displays. 2. the beginning of some cotton boutonnieres. 3. i miss our house looking like this... you should see it right now. (correction: no you shouldn't because that'd be way embarrassing.) 4. glitter everyyywhere. 5. getting me through the long crafty nights: felicity + prickly pear soda. 6. the beginning of our wedding programs. 7. the first pie of the season. 8. my favorite new custom shoes! (thanks sarah!)
We've put so much heart into this wedding. I know it'll be the most special day ever. That doesn't really calm my nerves much though! Luckily we had the chance to get all dolled up on Saturday to take wedding portraits with Sarah (and Sara and Josh!). I think that really helped calm my nerves some because 1) I got to see a few of the photos and I didn't look like a total doof, and 2) I was able to shake some of the things running through my head. The past week has been the busiest of my life (okay, except for that one week in June, where I basically almost just expired from being overwhelmed). Thursday I took a much needed break from the hustle and bustle and met up with Maya for a little window shopping + Mexican food. It felt like I hadn't seen her in forever! Friday we went to court again and were granted custody of Toby. The peace of mind that comes with that is the best. Best wedding gift ever? I think so! Saturday was the pictures and then my last night of bartending. It was dead all night so that was a little less than exciting, but still, I know the feeling of being 100% self employed will sink in eventually. I think the wedding hype overshadows it a bit right now! Sunday we ended up spending the evening over at Elle + Bryan's drinking wine/beer, talking and playing board games. I love being able to make time for friends. It really helps chill me out so I don't go stir crazy.
I can't believe it's already Tuesday.
1. received my bridal party invitation! i'm so excited! 2. cutting, nailing and painting so many directional signs! 3. delivering the picnic tables my stepdad + mike built from scratch! 4. toby trying on a suit to match daddy's. that face! 5. my office has become wedding central station. it has since poured over to the rest of the house, too. 6. the start of some string art decor. 7. making time to ship 52+ orders from my Instagram closet sale (thanks to everyone who purchased something!) 8. all 30+ pieces of string art... oh boy.
A bunch of people asked on Instagram what we were going to do with all of the picnic tables once the wedding was over. The answer: we'll keep one, my parents, nana and my stepdad's parents will each get one. The plan is to engrave/burn them with our names + wedding date, too. Eventually? haha At this point I just need to make up hours to tack onto the end of each and every day. I know it'll all be well worth it in the end though. We're so fortunate to have so many helping hands.
1. naps. naps naps naps. 2. formatting for the cd artwork we're including in the favor baskets! 3. i cleaned my engagement ring for the first time the other day... it was like a whole new ring! 4. breakfast muffin + coffee in a shark mug. 5. the beginning of the favor baskets. 6. my sweet gorgeous peach. 7. cutting + gluing alllll of those album sleeves. 8. what we wore to go each delicious mexican food sunday. (and maybe what I wore Monday, too...)
It's TUESDAY! Have I said that already?! Friends will start to trickle into town tomorrow, and then it'll be here. BOOM. Just like that. I can't wait to see everyone who is venturing in from out of state. Brian + Christina will get in tomorrow, as well as Shannon and her boyfriend, Greg. Then Casey on Thursday and Susannah and Chris on Friday. All of my favorite people in one place... I may just explode from happiness. Well friends, wedding duties are calling! Off I go!
Thanks for putting up with my overwhelming blogging about the wedding for the past little while. I promise I'll only spam you for a little while after the wedding with photos :P haha
Sooo excited to see all the photos from the big day! I'm photographing a wedding this Saturday too!, so I'm excited for that too :)
ReplyDeleteBest of luck and enjoy it 'cause I'm sure the day will fly by! x
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Congrats on your wedding! Mine is next Sunday, actually, so I know how ya feel! I've enjoying seeing how your wedding is shaping up--remember, everyone keeps telling us brides to relax, just enjoy the day, and don't sweat the small stuff! :)
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost - congrats!! I'm sure everything will go wonderfully with the weather and it will be a glorious day!
ReplyDeleteLooking through your instagram photos and past posts, this looks like it will be one hell of a gorgeous wedding.
Glitter! Loving the the wedding programs. That pie looks delicious. And those wonderwoman shoes match my wallet. And Toby in that suit! (Congrats on that as well!!) And that shark mug ♥!
Good luck with everything!
So exciting! My husband and I got married on 10/9/11 and I remember being SO overwhelmed the week of. Can't wait to see photos, everything looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteMoon pies are the best favors ever. Nuff said.
ReplyDeleteYou must be so excited! About the wedding and about getting custody of Toby! It must be the most ridiculously exciting, overwhelming week for you guys. My fingers are crossed that you guys get good weather and that nothing goes wrong xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I love the idea of burning in your initials and wedding date on the picnic. That's such a unique and personal touch afterwards. Good luck with the final few days, they're the toughest but oh so worth it!
ReplyDeleteI seriously cannot believe it's here so soon! As a long time reader I have watched you go in and out of relationships and heartbreak, I couldn't be happier that you've finally met your match!It's been great to watch you take on so many new roles and conquer them! Congrats to you lady, you and your family are in for a beautiful day, I can already tell!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! All the planning, all the special touches, everything! It's going to be a beautiful wedding!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo exciting, I can't wait to see how it all comes together! High fives for all of the awesome work you and your loved ones have been doing for this wonderful event, I know it'll end up being amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh congratulations, congratulations, congratulations. So exciting and everything is coming together so well. I'm impressed with all the things your managing to do at once. The wedding, the custody things, cleaning up/out your house, selling and mailing things! WOW!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for your wedding. More excited about Toby. He is one lucky kid. Congratulations to you and your family may all 3 of you continue to be blessed.
ReplyDeleteOMG I'm so glad y'all were granted custody (not that I doubted you would get it - but sometimes the court makes a bad decision ha)! Awesome, awesome news!
ReplyDeleteExcited for the wedding! So far the forecast looks good, just a bit chilly (nothing that a lil' dancing can't fix! ;))
4 days?! so excited for you! this fall weather is gonna be perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you and can't wait to see the pictures!
ReplyDeleteYay how exciting! You and Mike are going to have such a beautiful wedding, I'm so excited to see photos! Also, congratulations on getting custody of Toby, he seems like such a sweet boy and you guys make such an amazing family! :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best for the big day & can't wait to see photos! Don't worry about overwhelming us! It's never enough! Will be thinking of you :) x
ReplyDeleteMy brother is also getting married this weekend. Haha, when I'm very busy I'll sometimes wear the same outfit for a few days if I don't need to leave the house.
ReplyDeleteThis is all so exciting! Make sure you try to take advantage of those extra helping hands if you are feeling overwhelmed!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more photos!
This post made me feel so excited! I love how blogging connects people together like that. Best wishes for your preparations and your special day! :)
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Congratulations on Toby and your upcoming wedding! As someone who just got married in July I have fresh memories of how you're feeling right now. From the pictures you showed today I can promise you your wedding will be absolutely beautiful. Allow yourself to let go of projects that are just too much. You're the only one who will know what is "missing." I did a lot of DIY (not as much as you though, you're a champ!) and had to let go of my vision of a fabulous photo booth. Soak it all in. Before you know it it will be Thanksgiving and life will be settled back down. You'll be like "wow... how is it already thanksgiving?"
ReplyDeleteYou two are doing an amazing job. No matter what happens it will be perfect and you will be happy.
Best wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So close! I can't wait to see how it all turns out, it looks like it's going to be so pretty and a lot of fun!
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Your ring is beautiful!!! Toby looks adorable in the suit, although, I'm guessing from the face he's making it's not his favorite. I am looking forward to seeing photos from your big day! I hope you have a wonderful wedding day!
ReplyDeleteVery happy and excited for you, Kaelah!
ReplyDeleteAnd what is Toby's shirt in that last photo?! It looks adorable :)
I'm so excited for you guys! Congratulations in advance!
ReplyDeleteAwww so happy for you and your family! And congrats with being 100% self employed. You're going to be amazing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so excited for you two! :D
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, everything is so exciting, I can't believe it's four days to go as it seems like yesterday you put the photos of Mike's proposal up! I hope you have an absolutely wonderful day (I know you will!) and congratulations on gaining custody of Toby, what a loving family he has, and he looks adorable in all of the photos! X
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this is all soo exciting, really looking forward to you letting us know all about your happy day! xx
ReplyDeleteCan I just say how happy I am for you? I mean, truly. Over the moon absolutely thrilled for you and your family. It's amazing to have watched you in the past year and a half and how far you have all come together. I know that this day is going to be a much deserved day for you of nothing but joy- despite the chaos of everything!- and one for you to just enjoy and soak in everything. I'm so happy for you. It makes me tear up, quite honestly. You are the best and I am so thankful to have found your blog- you are my inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you!! oh man, have fun and don't sweat the small stuff (I am sure you won't!) the day will go quicker than you can imagine!
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting! I love all of your wedding ideas. They're adorable. You all seem so happy and cute! All of your happy vibes are rubbing off on me! :D
ReplyDelete4 days?! Already? Ahhh that's so exciting! I know you're going to have the most amazing day <3
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This is all so exciting!! Looks like you are right in the middle of all the cool wedding things, it's awesome getting to see all the preparations for the wedding! You're going to have an awesome, beautiful ceremony & it looks like it's going to be so much fun!! I'm so excited for y'all. :)
ReplyDeleteplease spam my blogger/twitter feed with all things your wedding, I can't wait to see how it all comes together!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will be all over pinterest anyways lol!
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Congratulations! Have a lovely lovely day :] xx
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Everything looks so lovely, I hope you have a beautiful day. Congratulations on getting custody of Toby, that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteArgh so soon! You must be so excited/stressed, but hopefully less of the latter! Everything pictured above looks amazing, I bet it's going to be an absolutely perfect day. Hope it all goes smoothly and you and Mike have a wonderfully special day, I look forward to seeing all the photos!
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AMAZING! we demand to see photos afterwards :)
ReplyDeletesure it will be an amazing day whatever happens, all your prep is so clever!
CONGRATS ON TOBY! YAY
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awww i'm so excited for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteps i posted a picture of you on my blog! (with link to your blog!) ^_^
i love all of the little details! Can't wait to see how everything comes together!!
ReplyDeletei'm commenting now when it's 3 DAYS AWAY! I'm so very excited for you! i will definitely be sending good vibes & prayers to you guys on this suppper amazin' day.
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I'm getting married the same day and totally understand your panic. I hope your wedding is wonderful and congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning custody! That is HUGE! How wonderful that it can help rest your mind so you can focus on the wedding. Totally an example of karma in action!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Kaelah! What a week!! The hugest of congratulations on the custody outcome - I am so ecstatic for you 3!! Good look with all of the final bits and pieces for the big day! Wishing you all of the love, sunshine and laughter for Saturday!!
ReplyDeleteSending huge hugs from Oz,
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Congrats on your impending wedding! I'm getting married at the end of October and I totally feel your crafting pain. My apartment has been totally taken over by rubber cement at paper cutters - haha.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love all the decorations you have posted pictures of. Your wedding is gonna be gorgeous.
Ohhh only 2 days now! I hope it all goes beautifully for you <3
ReplyDeleteAnd yay for custody! That's a super big deal, that can leave you feeling sick with worry, I think you're right, that is the best wedding gift :)
Alli xx
these pictures are so exciting! congratulations, on the wedding AND winning custody!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to send you some love from Canada. I rarely comment on your blog but read it every single day. It's so exciting the big day is finally here. I really hope you guys have the best day ever and your wedding is everything you dreamed of and move. Best wishes, truly and sincerely :)
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So much cute imagery here, I especially like those Wonder Woman slippers!
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