Sharon’s wedding was Saturday and I’m still recovering. If I’m this exhausted just being a bridesmaid, I can’t imagine how I’ll feel after my wedding.

It was beautiful, she was beautiful and a good time was had by all. I’ll give a more extensive analysis tonight or tomorrow (or Wednesday), once I get my photos uploaded and catch up on some sleep.

In other news, I took my family to the Wake Robin to check it out, since they hadn’t seen what they’re paying for yet. Shaffin was late, but I did forget to confirm with him, so it may have been my fault. He was great and I think eased my mom’s mind about some details.

This afternoon, I get a call from our lobby saying there’s a big box of flowers for me. Shaffin sent me a bouquet of tulips to apologize for being late! They sure do know about customer service at the Wake Robin.

Saturday we gathered at my aunt’s house to put together favors for Sharon’s wedding, which is Saturday, March 29. Less than two weeks, now!

We had fun doing it, what with the champagne and fountains of glue. She got silver boxes, filled them with all kinds of candy, and put a white bow and escort cards on them. There will be unmarked boxes on the tables, since the escort cards are one per couple.

Her venue has what I think is a 1,000-page checklist of things she has to do. It’s overwhelming, but at least she’ll be prepared.

I’m going for a fitting for my bridesmaid dress this afternoon. It will still need to be hemmed, but I think I’ll have it ready in plenty of time.

I’m also working on a day of emergency box for Sharon. Here’s what I’m thinking of including:

Aspirin
Hairspray
Clear nail polish
Nail polish in whatever color Sharon’s wearing
Safety pins
Bobby pins
Antacid
Smelling salts (where do you even get those?)
Band-Aids
Pantyhose
Club soda
Nip of vodka
Cheese & crackers
Tweezers
Tissues
Lint roller

Am I missing anything? I’m sure I’ll think of more. I have a shoe box that I’m going to cover with cute paper and then fill with all these treasures. She’ll be the most prepared bride ever!

Today marks our one year anniversary of being engaged. One year ago at this time, we were breaking the news to my parents, ordering champagne, celebrating on a cruise ship.

Man, I wish we were on a cruise ship now…

Yesterday marked six months to the wedding, another important benchmark.

Today, to celebrate, we are waiting for my maid(technically matron) of honor to call us and let us know what the plan is for tonight. Her bestfriend, whose birthday was March 4, died a little under a year ago. We plan to go out to celebrate the day.

Not totally romantic, but important to both of us, since Heather is such an important person in our lives. And I knew Jaci and hung out with her and miss her.

Cheers all around.

My countdown orb tells me it’s six months and one day to the wedding. And, for a change, I’m not going to freak out about how close it is. Honestly, I wish it would get here faster.

We’re in really good shape. All the major stuff is done and a bunch of people have booked rooms. I was stressing out about people not booking before the block is opened up, but many people have told me it’s not my problem. I have done everything I can do to get them to book rooms, and now if they have to pay more or stay at another hotel, well, there’s nothing I can do about it. It feels good to let go of that stress.

The only major thing left to decide on is flowers. I was thinking of talking to florists around now, but the idea of putting down another deposit is terrifying. My credit cards are a nightmare and I just don’t want to deal with another expense right now.

James is really set on using a local florist, but I think I’m going to order at least the flowers for the centerpieces from someplace online. I just want some gerbera daisies, and I’m going to cut all the stems off anyway and float the heads in water. Not like I need to pay a florist to do that.

In other wedding news, Sharon’s wedding is fast approaching. We had her bachelorette party last weekend, I have my dress alteration appointment on Friday, next weekend we’re putting together favors, then it’s Easter, then it’s the wedding! I’m really looking forward to it.