Wedding Plans

I had no idea all the work that went into planning a wedding. I knew it was a lot, but I really never realized how much. I also didn't have clue how much money it would cost. Everything is just crazy expensive. I am a pretty frugal person... so much so I would even just say I am cheap... super duper cheap! Now, I am not necessarily good with money or saving money but I can make a dollar stretch. I just feel it is wasteful spending if I don't get a good deal or a lot for my money. This had resulted in some problems, but for the most part it works well for me.

We found a location for the ceremony. It is this great little chapel that is family owned. There is wonderful trees and flowers all around. It has this great little stream and small waterfall. It is just beautiful. I can't wait for the weather to get better and all the flowers to bloom. It wasn't too expensive and it is the perfect place to get married. Then we started looking for a reception area... They are all crazy expensive! And the price is just for the rental fee... it doesn't include tables, chairs, tents, food or music. It is just nuts! I think that we might just end up going to Tallon's brother's house. They have a beautiful home on some land. It will be dark by the time the reception starts and we can decorate it. Then we can spend more money on a dress for me :)

And the dress... I am a pretty simple person and I don't want anything fancy, poofy or just too elaborate. But it is my wedding dress... I found some that I like and they all or various prices. I found some I like for under 200 dollars and then some that are as expensive as 1,800 dollars. So, maybe I will eventually find something. I have to lose weight first. I have been dieting and exercising and I have dropped a few pounds, but I need to lose some more before I even start trying on. (I did try some on already... just to have the experience.)

We are sending out the save the dates soon... but we have to get them printed first. I designed a layout for them and everything, but we didn't want to print them ourselves. It is really hard to find someone to print on something smaller than a letter size page. But after much research we found out Office Depot does it for a pretty reasonable cost. I think I will also take my invitations there too.

We haven't even begun looking at flowers, decorations, the other dresses and outfits, music or wedding rings.

We have a lot to do... but I am an organized, list making person so hopefully I can get all planned and organized. I don't get stressed out too easily or at least I don't stay stressed out for long periods of time... so I really think I get every thing together and create a wonderful evening for not only me and Tallon, but for everyone.