We have a date...I think...

Well...I'm pretty sure we have a date. Most people probably already know. But, as long as things keep going in the direction they have been, I will be marrying the love of my life on November 27, 2010. It's a lot sooner than we planned, but it seems as though life is sending us in this direction. So...unless something changes...that's it. Many had things to say regarding the date on facebook and in person...but it truthfully came down to the fact that the weekend after Thanksgiving is when we want to have it. All in all, I believe the extra two weeks will make a big difference in the stress of planning a wedding...and it's still not close enough to Christmas so he thinks he can get me a 2 in 1 gift. lol...j/k =] So...for all of you involved...unless something crazy happens b/w now and the 16th of July...that's the date.

Wow...I'm getting married...and soon...whose idea was this?!

Love,
Lorie

In need of some opinions....

Provided that everything goes according to plan, we have come down to two dates. Either November 13th of this year, or November 27th. Yes, that is the weekend after Thanksgiving, so I'm not sure if that will make things easier or harder. Please Please let me know what you think!!!

And so it goes...

Well...this really doesn't haven't much to do with the wedding...however...I am in the mood to share some good news.

#1. I have been offered a job. So in theory, I have a job. lol. It is, however in Knoxville, which would mean having the wedding sooner rather than later, which is fine it'll just be hectic. Also, I am waiting to hear back from some other opportunities, both here and there, before I commit.

#2. Michael officially has an apartment. That way, if I have to move up there before we get married, I can stay there and he'll just go back to staying with his dad. He opted for the one bedroom while he's there alone, and the complex said it was no trouble to get the 2 bedroom as soon as we get married, whenever that may be.

So...needless to say it has been an exciting week. The only downside being that his move in date isn't until the 15th of June, so he'll have to move twice lol. Also...his AMAZING cousin has offered to let him stay with her family during the week until he moves into his apartment because the place his dad is moving is about 45 minutes away and that way he won't have to get up so early. I'm not sure how that's going to work if I move up there. There'd be no point in me getting my own apartment b/c I'd be moving soon. So I really don't know how that will work...but we'll figure it out if it happens.

Anyway...just thought I'd give an update on how things have been going...he's coming home this weekend...so it's destined to be a good one!

Love, Lorie

Knoxville on the brain...

Okay...so...I'm home...I got home last night but had no intentions of spending any time on the computer...I was tired...

So...a productive weekend. I had three job interviews. #1...eh...#2..good...#3...potentially great! They did all but sign me on right then. The only problem being, it's not in a great area. So now I just wait to hear back from them, and from my job opportunity here, and then and decision will be made.

As for a place to live. We found somewhere. We have one place we liked, but it's not looking good for that place, it was a small complex and young couples always get picked last. As for the other place, I liked it. There's one more place to look at, but it's not open on Saturdays. So Michael's dad is going to check it out since he went with us Saturday and kind of has a feel for what we like. I guess we'll see after that. But either way, we have one to turn to. And it was nice. Up to date without the pricing being through the roof.

I'm just ready to finally know everything so that we can actually have a plan. I know I keep saying that, but this is wearing on my mind and my body. I'm tired.

All the work aside, I had a wonderful time with my wonderful fiancé in Knoxville. I was not ready to leave him...but he'll be here this weekend! Only one week this time...I can do that.

I hope the week is finding you all well. Just please continue to pray for us, and know that we are extremely grateful to see things finally coming together.

Love, Lorie.

The Bridal Experience...every girl should have one.

So...wedding dress shopping. Really this time. Low's Bridal in Brinkley, AR and it was amazing. I had a room...a WHOLE ROOM to myself full of dresses that were my size and I could pick them out and try them on...however many I wanted...I was supposed to have a time slot...but apparently mom got along well with my consultant and that went out the window.

There were a lot of dresses that quickly made their way into a maybe pile, all wiped out when I found this one dress. And I loved it. Then mom asked me to try on one "frilly" dress...just because. So I did because for me, this experience was about the people with me as much as it was myself. I walked out, and tears were shed. It was "the dress". I knew, and so did everyone else. I tried on one more, but none compared to this dress.

I even got to pick out a tiara.

I truly believe that every girl who is about to be married should experience what I did. The people were wonderful. It's the princess experience that you dream about when you're a little girl. I absolutely could not be happier. It fit my body style perfectly.

So now, no closer to a date, I have a dress. Ordered and paid for(not by me), my very own wedding dress.