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Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday.

It's true, I quoted Princess Bride for a blog title. Oh boy, it's been a long week.

I think it is high time for a wedding related post...after all, it is sort of consuming our free time at an incredible pace. We are, as of today, W-288 days and counting.

 It is definitely coming, some days it feels too soon, and other days not soon enough!!

I think Chris and I are making great progress in the wedding planning arena. For instance, we have a date [June 9, 2012!], booked our church, reserved the reception site, secured our photographers, and agreed on our small-ish wedding party! Beyond these "large" items, my mom helped me pick out a set up for the centerpieces and came along to help me choose my DRESS!!!

Sneak Peak!
Although he may be reluctant to admit it, I think Chris is excited [sometimes I think he is more excited than me!!]. We have already learned a lot about each other, and after four years and 1600+ miles apart we really can't wait to be each other's forever!!

You could say it's twuuee wuv, or something like that.
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  1. Toucan ScrapsSaturday, August 27, 2011

    gorgeous lace.

    well done on getting so much organised already.

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  2. AnonymousSaturday, August 27, 2011

    as you wish...


    I commented.

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  3. SmittyWednesday, September 07, 2011

    An evanescent moment ... a prelude (quiet fireworks) in that photo of your dress...

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