Let's Try This Again

Original Post: January 29, 2009

I can't believe that we have less than a month left. We have now been engaged for a little over 13 months and it seems like not too long ago Ja was on his knee! There have been a lot of great things happen in these past 13 months and I can't wait to see what else is waiting for us.

In 30 days I get to marry my best friend. Even though there are times I want to just pinch his head off, I will still love him until the day that I die. I never really thought I'd find anyone that could put up with me, but I've found so much more than that. He makes me laugh, he holds me when I cry, he keeps me in check, and he makes me feel loved every day. I am a very blessed soul.

As far as the wedding planning goes, we are down to the nitty-gritty details. We're working on things to go in the hotel room baskets, and things that are going to be displayed at the reception, along with a million other things! We are really excited about the people we're working with. Angie is going to do our catering. She is Greek and she doesn't play around. She has a job to do and she won't let anyone stop her from doing it. She and Mom have worked together often and she loves the way she gets things done. We can be assured that the food will be amazing and beautiful. Jason Tatum is going to be our dj and I am so excited that he is going to be in control of that music and the tempo and vibe of the night. Ja and I met with him a couple of weekends ago and it is a perfect match. We finished our business stuff in about 30 minutes, but stayed around for a while longer just talking about random stuff. He is going to be exactly what we want him to be that night. We are also VERY VERY fortunate to have one of the most amazing photographers I've ever seen take photos of that amazing day. Sally Gupton is extremely gifted and a very talented artist. She calls herself a photo journalist because all she believes she is there for is to be able to tell the story of the day through pictures. She took my bridal portraits and they were way beyond my wildest dream. Deddy even told me he didn't know I could look that good! I guess when you do a doo-doo roll on your head every day and then you put on a gorgeous gown and wear lipstick, things are a bit different!! She is really excited about being able to shoot in Wilmington and her excitement just adds that much more to mine!!

Since our day is in very professional hands, I am only excited about that day. I am not nervous. I am not anxious. All I feel is 100% excitement. (Talk to me on that day and I'll let you know if that is still true!!!) I honestly can't wait for that day! I never knew that my heart could be as full as it is right now. I get to marry the love of my life. I get to spend lots of time with my family getting ready for this big day. In one weekend, Ja and I will have all the people we love in one room. That is going to be very overwhelming but very fantastic at the same time. I can't wait to have everyone together and just have a great time.