Pattern

Short post for lack of time, sorry.

I will, of course, be corsetted for the dress and so needed to finish that portion of the design work first as it is more difficult and exacting than the dress itself.

Have finished laying out my design on the muslin and hope to get it pieced together this weekend for a proper fitting. If i like how it fits i can go ahead and order the boning and cut the strength layer(s) of the fabric.

Next step is Petticoat/Crenoline. Anyone know where i can buy one cheap? anyone who has ever sewn or attempted to sew either tulle or netting will understand why... I think i'd rather stick sharp objects in my eyes...

Dress Pics

So people have been bugging me more and more for pics of the dress, which does*not*exist*yet. Well, i've decided to relent a little and post one or two pics along the way.

I'm sure this means that now you all know *so*much*more*than*you*did*before*.

LOL
:)

(i know; i'm mean.)

And Sew it Begins...

Last week i finally started work on my wedding dress. It is slow going, and i'm already tweaking the pattern as i go and fretting over the weight i've gained this year (yay for stress eating).

Sorry, there won't be any pictures of the dress till after the wedding because i want to keep it a secret, but i promise to post pictures of the whole process afterward.

Also, some possible good news: we may have found a venue for the wedding/reception and will be visiting this next weekend to decide for sure.

Engagement Announcements

The last of the engagement announcements finally went out this week. Yay!

Amid the chaos of our already busy lives we also are trying to look for a house so this is about the only wedding progress i have to report at this time - however, i may have finally decided on an idea for my dress.

Mail

Hoping to drop most of the engagement announcements into the mail today. As Philip would say - woot. After a handful (or two) of setbacks i'm pretty stoked that they'll finally be going out.

All for today; busy week. Happy 4th everyone!

Chocolate, Engagement, and Being a Good Wife

When i first started this blog, my intent was simply to chronicle the 'happenings' surrounding the planning and execution of Philip's and my wedding day. Yet the current blog entry that has formed in my head goes a bit past it so bear with me please.

Family and Friends

This past week, my grandmother was in town on her yearly visit and had the opportunity to meet both the newest member of the family (my niece, Maggie) and the next soon-to-be member of the family, Philip.

Here we see Philip and my mother playing 'chase me' with my niece, Ellie.