another wedding post! finally!

(and yes, thanks to photoshop and my awesome skills, i made my own wedding wednesday pic with my actual ring. go me!)

i met with a wedding coordinator today and she was awesome. (i will reveal her after theres a signed contract!) not only is she a ZTA (!!) but but she got me, what i wanted and knew exactly the direction we are going in for the wedding within 20 mins. it was awesome! she's even helped us in booking the venue already! (i haven't been able to get in touch with them in a LONG time!) as soon as we book the venue, we need to book a photographer, and i'll feel like we finally are really having a wedding! im getting way excited! i know once we have an official date i can finally (officially) ask my bridal party, start looking at dresses (not that i dont already have a file full of them!) flowers, decor, bands.. the list goes on! im trying to not get ahead of myself, but i am so excited!

thats all wedding related news for now! stay tuned!!

a few things i hate about facebook.

these are my opinions, and my opinions only. if you have a problem with something i may mention, im sorry, but we are all adults here.

 

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1. when people link their facebook/twitter/tumblr/whatever social network together. i dont need to see the same damn thing posted everywhere more than once-- especially when it shows up twice back-to-back in my feed. annoying!
2. and yes, while i am very excited that your expecting, i really can't stand the 'baby's progress' app that you install and when it shows up on my feed, i really am not interested in the fact that your baby is the size of a grapefruit. as long as the baby is healthy, thats all i care about. and yes. i blocked it.
3. naked photos of your kids on facebook. this is the internet people. think about it.
4. people who change their status more than once an hour. we don't care what your doing 24/7. facebook is a great tool to keep in touch, not stalk you. and if you depend so much on the internet, shouldn't you be worried about a lack of friends and real relationships? maybe go for a walk?

and a special #5.
this has little to do with facebook except for the fact that this information is relayed to me via the fb.
there is a special place in hell for people who BEG others to donate money to pay your vet bills, when you then turn around and BUY A HOUSE and a fancy SUV. maybe you should get your priorities straight. i don't know about you, but people who are selfish to this extent are absolutely disgusting. i can't even imagine how you sleep at night.

how's that for a tuesday post?

my 1st attempt at event planning.

this is one of the reasons i've been so busy lately!

i helped a client plan and coordinate her and her husband's 10th anniversary party! it was a surprise for him, so we got to use code in emails, and keep our mouths shut! it was so much fun planning, and they (kevin and susan) had a great time! i coordinated everything-- from the food, to the decor-- the only things i didn't do was book the band (Kelly Willis!) and their ride (a Blackhorn Bus!). All the vendors were so easy to work with and I hope to work with them again! (Thanks Marquee Rents, The Best Wurst, Central Market, and Rock and Roll Rentals!!)

we only hit a few snags.. one underestimating the amount of help (thank you SO much CL. you saved the day! i couldn't have done it without you!) and the other being the rain. it was supposed to be an outdoor party, but mother nature decided moments before the party started to absolutely downpour. CL and I had to rush to get most of the stuff into the clubhouse. What a nightmare! We had just spent the better half of the afternoon meticulously setting everything up, lighting candles, hanging birds.. and it was all wiped out in a moment! boo. luckily we had a photographer there to take pics of everything before we moved it all inside!

here are a few pics i snagged off my phone, i wish i would have had time to take a few more, but when we get them from the photographer i'll post them!

 the uhaul with just the rentals from marquee.. when we were done with everything it was packed!!

 all done and set up.. moments before...

 the downpour :(

YUMMM!! best wurst!!

 everyone inside dancing to the band!

 signs i made.. there was one for the keg too!

everyone watching the slideshow.. it was so cute!

CL and I have spent the rest of the weekend poppin' advil (my back is KILLING me!) and relaxing! he now is totally on board for hiring a wedding planner!!

hope you all had a great weekend!

oh ps. so much for the rapture, huh?

what i've been up to lately.

sorry i have been so MIA lately. i know you are all losing sleep over my lack of posting. (haha)

luckily i've just been super busy and not given up on this blog. i just haven't had a moment to myself where i felt a nap was less superior than posting. i'll try and catch you all up!

the end of april, colbys grandma came to visit.. which sparked the 'lets get both families together to meet dinner'. it was wonderful. it made our engagement seem to much more real to have all the family together. we had a private dinner at hudson's on the bend (YUM)and it really was a lovely evening. we even capped off the weekend with brunch at abel's on the lake.

 

 

my mom came up for mother's day and we spent that friday looking at wedding venues. i never realized that all the places i knew i would love, i hated. and it's been a much harder path to find the perfect place. but as it would seem, the second to last place we 'quick ran in to look at' would have been 'the one'.im not saying where, but (if and) when there is a contract and a date, i'll maybe let you know!

(sorry this is all over the place)

my cousins and aunt from florida had a wedding in buda so naturally we had to see them! it was so fun to have them all in austin even if it was only for the evening! we all met up at the dogwood for a few drinks, then headed to shakespeares. it definitely was a great night!

 

 

 

 

game day was awesome!! if you did not read any of my BvB posts (shame on you!) you missed out! the weather was perfect and duh, BLONDES WON! (there will be a whole post on our win as soon as the pics are posted!) it was such a great experience and i can't wait 'til next year! i jammed my finger, which sucks, but it was totally worth it. Yay blondes!!

 

 

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ok, i promise to be better about posting from here out! i am not nearly as busy now!

Blondes vs Brunettes.. GAME TIME!

it's game week!

this game supports the Alzheimer's Association- Capital of Texas Chapter and is an AMAZING cause.

if you haven't already, please donate!

this is the link to my donation page!

if you have, i hope you can make it to the game! come watch the blondes take on the brunettes!!

http://bvbaustin.com/

the game is Saturday, May 14th, 2011

6pm-8pm

House Park- 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX

GO BLONDES!!!!

happy mothers day!

happy mothers day to all the wonderful moms out there!

especially my mom, janice, my grandmother and aunts! you all mean the world to me! i wold not be the strong, independent, loving woman i am today without all of you!

xoxo

 

 

 

ACL Live Taping- Mumford and Sons

i have some pretty cool friends.

Colby and I got hooked up the other week with two tickets to the ACL Live Taping of Mumford and Sons at the new Moody Theater at the W Hotel.

It was amazing.

(thanks Tyler! your the best!!)

 

this is something CL and I have talked about getting to do since we have been together. it was such a great show and even better experience. seeing the band in such an intimate setting was surreal. we are in the front row, so look for us when it airs!

wedding wednesday!

i got nothing. haha. we still haven't planned much of anything, BUT we are looking at photographers, venues, and attire!

since i have nothing, check out michelle and eddie's same day edit of their wedding video! see if you can find me!



Michelle & Eddie's SDE // ZaZa Hotel, Houston from Elysium Productions on Vimeo.

Color of the Month! May!

sherwin williams color of the month for may is 'denim'! (sw 6523)

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denim is a cool blue hue perfect for spring and looks great on just about everything and everyone!

here are a few of my 'denim' colored favs!

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kendra scott melody botanical chandelier earrings in navy

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Levi's Slight Curve Straight Jeans in Waterstone. Levi's seriously has the best jeans. They fit all body types, come in short, regular, long, extra long and a ton of different washes.. and did I mention they are cheap? im talking $39 (kohls) to $100 levi's online.

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blue hyacinth. such beautiful, uniquely colored flowers. 

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marc jacobs single metallic crossbody bag in metallic blue. how stylish is this bag? perfect for concerts, summer festivals and nights out!

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fresh blueberries. the perfect snack! sweet, and good for you! blueberries are a seriously healthy snack packed with vitamin C, dietary fiber, manganese and antioxidant properties!

the micheddie wedding!

michelle and eddie finally tied the knot!

it was a beautiful wedding.. from the tear filled speeches (well, mine was tear filled!) to the beautiful ceremony, to the amazing reception, their wedding weekend was perfect. 

april 23,2011

here's proof.

 it's official!

 the black label suite at hotel zaza.

 rehearsal.

 the bride and all her girls!

 rehearsal dinner!

 mrs. and mr.

 jimmy.. the best man.

 me crying through my MOH speech...

 the reason i didn't feel so hot saturday morning...

 checking out the set up...

 getting ready!

 attractive, know...

 getting dressed~

 the paparazzi.

 me and the bride!

 me and CL before the ceremony~

 the yummy cake!

 their first dance to 'swing life away' by rise against

 me and the bride and groom!

congrats mr & mrs gomez!