Wedding Bands...

Yesterday Lou and I went to Shane Co. to look at wedding bands.  

Yeah, we have a few more months, but Lou initiated this outing so I was all for it.  

We both picked out bands that match our personality, and I am pumped because my band is the perfect match to my engagement ring!  I didn't see it when we looked at rings, but I asked for something with similar engraving to what is on mine.  She brought it out and I was sold!  

It took Lou longer to pick his out than it did me, but I had a chance to look at some a few months ago while my ring was getting cleaned.  I am excited about Lou's because of the finish he is getting and I think we both picked out the best for us!  

I have to say, both times we have been in Shane Co., we were treated with nothing but respect and they were so personable.  They don't work on commission so they are not trying to push a sale.  My kind of place.  They know about customer service.  I would do business with them and recommend them to anyone.  

I can't believe it will be 7 months until we get married!!!  It is flying by!!

We Found a Photographer!!

Not sure why this was the most stressful thing so far in planning our wedding, but it was not fun.  

But....We found a fantastic photographer and as I was just looking back over their site, I am becoming more excited!!  The price was PERFECT and I get what I want!! 

We (well mainly mom and myself cause Lou was so tired of hearing about it - haha) picked this company after meeting with them one Monday night.   

We both felt good about everything and I am not breaking my parents bank!!  

http://nashville-photo.com/Home.html

It is called Complete Music Video Photography.  

One more thing checked off the list!  

Finding a Photographer...

One thing Lou and I, mostly I, did not anticipate was how hard it would be to find a photographer we loved and that we could afford.  Photography costs have skyrocketed in the last few years!!  When I heard what most people spend on photography, I was floored!!  

I completely understand it is a one shot deal, and it will be the one thing you will look back on years to come, but I can't imagine going broke (well, my parents going broke) just for pictures!!  I know exactly what I want, but have had an extremely hard time finding someone we could afford.  

After emailing for investment information and getting package information, I knew I was in trouble.  Buying a house was easier than finding a photographer.  I have champagne taste on a water budget!  

But, I think I have found a photographer whom I both love the pictures, can get exactly what I want, and can afford!!  I am meeting with two different photographers on Monday, and I am excited, because I like both of their pictures!!

I did book a photographer earlier in the week, but after doing so I had a full blown panic attack and they were gracious enough to return out deposit.  Their pictures are AMAZING, but after we booked it hit me how much it was going to cost and I just could not do it.  Hopefully this will not happen again, and I don't think it will as the prices are more in our budget range.  

I think Lou is to the point that he doesn't care, just tells me to pick one!!  HAHA!!  

More adventures to come!

Let the Planning Begin!

We took a break from the planning process, since we had most of the big things set, to enjoy the holidays.  I also started a new job, so I had to get used to the 5 day work week again.  But, I LOVE MY JOB!!  So now I am realizing that I have less than 9 months to get it all together!!  I really thought I would be this completely organized bride with all of my stuff already lined up, and I already have the notebook, just need to fill it up and get my ducks in a row.  It will all come together, and I would love to get my other room cleaned up and organized, but I have to do a few things to my room before all that can happen.  Just don't want things strewn all over the house, not that there is much space :)  But soon things will kick into high gear so keep checking back for updates!!  I am so excited!!!  Here is a pic from the hockey game the other night :)

Reception Venue!!

With both Lou and I not living in Dickson,

I turned to my wonderful friend Meagan,

who grew up and lives in Dickson,

for help when it comes to finding local vendors. 

 

Since our wedding is at Montgomery Bell State Park,

we didn't want to have our guests drive a long way to celebrate,

so we wanted to keep it pretty local :) 

 

The Inn at Montgomery Bell State Park would have been perfect,

but it is completely booked for the entire weekend, so it was out.

 

I called a place Meagan suggested and when I looked at the pictures I was hooked!

Mom and I traveled out to Dickson this past week,

and as soon as we walked in...

WE LOVED IT!!!

 

 

It was not too big, and not too small, but the perfect size!!

It has round tables that are included in the rental cost!!

And the chairs are really nice also!!

(I don't know why I was so concerned with how the chairs looked, but I was - haha)

There is an exposed brick wall!

And really nice and clean bathrooms!!

I am so excited to have my reception at Events on Main in Dickson, TN!!!!!!!

It is a fairly new space for events, but it is, once again, perfect!! 

 

Check out their FB page!!

http://www.facebook.com/DicksonEventsOnMain

 

Here is their website!!

http://www.dicksoneventsonmain.com/

 

Everything is coming together!  We were going to wait to start booking places and vendors, but people are already booking up for next October that we are going ahead and getting the major things booked!  AHHH!!!  I am soooooo excited!! 

Our Wedding Date!

Lou and I will be married on

 

*****OCTOBER 12, 2013*****

 

I am so excited because the leaves in the park will be absolutely gorgeous!

I am not really planning a "Fall" wedding, but of course I will take the leaves for amazing pictures!

It will be one day shy of our engagement date.

 

I have already been trying to research and book the major things, such as caterer, reception venue, photographer, and then can relax and really go full force after the holidays! 

 

I keep adding things to my pinterest wedding board, and it makes me want to rethink the color scheme, but I have an idea in my head and I think it will work the way I want. 

 

I am soooo excited about the church!  It really doesn't need a lot of decorating, but I have a few ideas to make it very us.  Of course due to the size of the church we are going to have to really limit the amount of invites we will be able to send out. 

 

We have also talked about not using any friends as vendors. 

It keeps relationships good, and no feelings will be hurt. 

 

I can't believe it has only been two weeks, but it has been great so far!! 



The Church

The ceremony will be held at the

Chapel of the Birthplace Shrine of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church

in Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, TN.

 

 

 

I (Liz) grew up Cumberland Presbyterian and as many of you know my father is a CP minister.

My mom and dad both grew up Cumberland Presbyterian, but in completely different states.

 

I honestly cannot remember ever seeing this church until Lou and I went hiking last October and went down the trail to see it.  It was beautiful!!  Lou had said that if he were to get married again, he wanted to get married in that church.  It is teeny, but very quaint and intimate, and I am so excited to get married there!   I just love the fact that he met a CP girl and didn't even know the church he wanted to get married in was a CP church, until I told him. 

 

Since we were there when the leaves were changing, we knew that October would be perfect!!

 

 

If you are ever in the Dickson/Burns area, stop by the park and go see the church - it is beautiful!!