Joshua on Bonobos!!

From the Bonobos website:
"This is one of the most wonderful things we’ve ever read—Joshua’s an awesome customer from New York, and we’re honored to have had a hand (or pant leg) in this monumental moment. Congratulations to him and his bride-to-be!...."

http://www.bonobos.com/blog/testimonials/a-proposal-in-bonobos/

Dress Shopping

I have known since high school, that i wanted to sew my own wedding dress, however, shopping is fun and i wanted to try on things. So, armed with appointments at Kleinfelds and Pronovias, i took Josh and my Maid of Honor and best friend Hannah and had at it. I tried on 3 or 4 gowns at kleinfelds, where i felt somewhat like cattle and they dont let you take pictures. Here is my favorite dress from there:

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Bouquet Trial Run

Got the bouquet holders and Ive done a test run of the bouquet.

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Dress Inspiration

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Planning

As soon as we got back to NYC we went to barnes and noble and bought wedding planning books, and of course, a bridal magazine or two. I started researching and getting ideas. After a month of thinking about it constantly, I was feeling very overwhelmed. I bought a calander, and over Christmas vacation in Raleigh I made a todo time line. Instantly I felt like I had it under control. My mom was right about lists; man, are they heplful.

Our Engagement

For my birthday, Joshua and I went up to Boston. My birthday is Nov 1, so there is always a Halloween celebration involved in my birthday planning. I spent a week sorting out my costume, and we drove up from NYC to make it to the dance on Friday, put on my costume in the car, and proceed to lindy hop in 4.25 inch pink heels all night. Good night!

Saturday, we went to dinner at Dali, Restaurant and Tapas Bar, with a group of our friends for birthday celebration. Everyone ordered like 3 dishes, took some, and passed it around. Damn tasty food. After the meal was over, the lights dim and the waiters bring out candles for me and the other birthday girl, sing a song in spanish, dance around, and tell us to blow out our candles. After dessert and after all the birthday presents were unwrapped, josh turns to me and asks me if I'm ready for my present....
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