We found them!

So after months and months of debate, research and meeting with various photographers, we have found our photographers! *drumroll*


Meet the Rasers! :)
http://therasers.com/index2.php?v=v1#/home/

They are a perfect blend of Michael and my styles and likes. It has taken a lot to find a photographer that we both like and are equally as enjoyable in person. Lisa and Derren Raser are a married couple that live in Illinois just across the river. They are the mirror image of Michael and I. She is native to San Diego and he is from Kansas City. Derren went out to a small private school in San Diego and they met shortly after, fell in love, got married and moved to Southern Illinois! How crazy is that! 


Another plus is that they are very flexible and reasonably priced, which is a TOUGH thing to find. Michael is eclectic and artsy, while I am traditional and appreciate capturing candid moments with details. 
Check out their work because they are awesome! :)

Through it all...

Recently, life has beat down on my groom-to-be and I. In the past 3 months, we have battled many issues within our personal, work, educational, spiritual and relational lives as well as tackled problems within ourselves and our relationship. It has been a lot of hard work and change...which if you know me I am not a fan of change. There have been many uncertainties and doubts flooding my mind recently and he has without falter reassured them all. He has stuck by me and fought hard with me through everything and affirmed me the entire way that I was loved by him and Christ. 


I truly am in love with this man and so happy to be his. God has blessed me with a man that even when I become 'PMS crazy Jessica', he still finds a way to make me laugh and tell me I'm beautiful.  I think I am one lucky and blessed chica to have been given such a wonderful man that takes such good care of me.

   
   

Do It Yourself: Table Numbers

I love this easy and inexpensive idea for table number holders. Also a SUPER fun idea for 'dressing' up the numbers. 


http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/2011/04/15/diy-friday-wire-table-number-stands/



http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/2011/04/13/diy-watercolor-magic/

More Dresses... Possibly Bridesmaids/Honeymoon/Rehearsal :)

All of these are from Zara.com. They have some SUPER cute dresses and clothes that are very fairly priced! 


$80



$60



$80



One of my Favorites! $60



$60



$50

Pretties

Just a few for today :)

Updates

I just realized I haven't blogged in over a week and I must tell you... I am disappointed in myself. Between work, finals, papers, projects, family issues, Michael starting a new job, life is just feeling a tad bit overwhelming at the moment.


To catch you up on what happened at my dress appointments last weekend, well I did not buy anything, which I wasn't planning on finding 'the one' in one day anyways. I have almost always been one of those people that must  continue to explore and look into things before I make a solid, final decision that I am happy with. I was like that with my engagement ring and I certainly intend to be just as picky if not more with my wedding dress. But anyways, I found what kind of styles that looked the best on me and that I liked which is definitely a step forward. Unfortunately, other than that no real new progress has been made. Michael has told me that after tonight we will kick wedding planning into high gear and I am hoping he is right. :)


But as for right now, I need to finish my last and final project and begin to pack and do laundry for my mission trip to Haiti in 5 days.


PS. Michael was so sweet today and cheered me up by surprising me at work with flowers! :) I love him!!

Saturday

Needless to say I am pretty excited about going dress shopping on Saturday. Here is the days schedule of events and it is out to be one heck of a long day!


10:00-11:00 White Traditions 
11:30-1:00 David's Bridal 
1:00-1:30 (I am thinking Bread Co or Chick-Fil-A :))
2:00-3:30 Karen's Bridal Boutique 
(the last 2 are right across the street from one another)
3:30-5:00 Blossom's Bridal 


TOOO excited!