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Friday, April 20, 2012
Showered With Love!
Dan and I had an awesome afternoon. We definitely hit a relationship "speed bump" but have gotten through it and are stronger because of it! Guess it's true...what doesn't kill you makes you stronger!
So for the past couple of hours, I've been trying to sleep, but my first shower is tomorrow and I am way too excited!!! I can't wait to see some friends I haven't seen in a while, and taste some yummy wine!! I'll be sure to update tomorrow when I get home!!!!!!
Friday, March 9, 2012
Double Digits and Mickey Ears
Wow...99 days. 99 painstakingly long (even though everyone says it will fly by) days. I can't even believe we're officially in double digits and I'm beginning to make the appointments everyone attends when the big day is getting close. Hair and make up trials, alterations, my 2 showers, bachelorette parties, final tastings, florist final walk through, etc. etc. etc.
I've consistently had the "this is getting real" feeling throughout the past year of planning, but I must say, the fact that I am getting married really hit me yesterday. Dan and I were going to hold off on honeymooning for about a year since we're buying a house in October, and wanted to save as much money as we can for that. Those plans, however, changed yesterday. We had both been, ok I'll admit it, whining about having to wait so long to go on our first official vacation as husband and wife. We both had fears that the planned time would come and go, without any trip being taken at all. At the end of these talks however, we always said it was for the best to wait.
Well, yesterday we changed our mind. Disney (for those of you who don't know, it's my absolute favorite place and where Dan "proposed" (funny story) to me during the fireworks) was running a promotion with various free bells and whistles, and a significant drop in price...needless to say, I couldn't pass it up. After a very brief talk with Dan about going (as if either of us was going to say no), we called, put the deposit down, and just like that...we're going to be honeymooners!
Why did this hit me so hard you ask? I think part of it is because I went to Disney with Dan as my fiancee and now it's clear the next time I'll be going is with my husband. I also think the first time I heard my married name by someone not family was significant. The man booking our Disney Resort reservations asked if I would have new id by the time we arrived, which I answered yes to. He then replied "Oh, alright. I'll put you in the reservation system as 'Jessica Munson' then." As I later told Dan, I almost cried right on the phone. It hit me...I'm going to be Mrs. Jessica Munson, and it's finally feeling real...and I cannot wait for it to finally be official.
I've consistently had the "this is getting real" feeling throughout the past year of planning, but I must say, the fact that I am getting married really hit me yesterday. Dan and I were going to hold off on honeymooning for about a year since we're buying a house in October, and wanted to save as much money as we can for that. Those plans, however, changed yesterday. We had both been, ok I'll admit it, whining about having to wait so long to go on our first official vacation as husband and wife. We both had fears that the planned time would come and go, without any trip being taken at all. At the end of these talks however, we always said it was for the best to wait.
Well, yesterday we changed our mind. Disney (for those of you who don't know, it's my absolute favorite place and where Dan "proposed" (funny story) to me during the fireworks) was running a promotion with various free bells and whistles, and a significant drop in price...needless to say, I couldn't pass it up. After a very brief talk with Dan about going (as if either of us was going to say no), we called, put the deposit down, and just like that...we're going to be honeymooners!
Why did this hit me so hard you ask? I think part of it is because I went to Disney with Dan as my fiancee and now it's clear the next time I'll be going is with my husband. I also think the first time I heard my married name by someone not family was significant. The man booking our Disney Resort reservations asked if I would have new id by the time we arrived, which I answered yes to. He then replied "Oh, alright. I'll put you in the reservation system as 'Jessica Munson' then." As I later told Dan, I almost cried right on the phone. It hit me...I'm going to be Mrs. Jessica Munson, and it's finally feeling real...and I cannot wait for it to finally be official.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Crash
Here I sit in yet another emergency room having my back, neck and chest looked at again. For those of you who don't know, Dan and I were at a stop in South Glens Falls making a left hand turn when we were hit by someone going 55-65 who failed to slow down at all. Our car is most likely totaled. We are both in a great deal of pain. In an instant, our world was turned upside down.
But I love Dan more now then I did before it happened.
He was oked by EMTs at the scene but I had to go to the emergency room in an ambulance. Not once did he leave my side. He helped me any way he could, getting nurses, handing me my phone, and holding my hand every step of the way.
Tragedy doesn't sit well with us humans. Our bodies can't always take what is dished out at us. However, in some of these times of struggle, we find those who we love, those who we don't, and those who we could never live without. I can't wait to marry just that person in less than 4 months. I love you Dan. Thank you for everything you do for me...always.
But I love Dan more now then I did before it happened.
He was oked by EMTs at the scene but I had to go to the emergency room in an ambulance. Not once did he leave my side. He helped me any way he could, getting nurses, handing me my phone, and holding my hand every step of the way.
Tragedy doesn't sit well with us humans. Our bodies can't always take what is dished out at us. However, in some of these times of struggle, we find those who we love, those who we don't, and those who we could never live without. I can't wait to marry just that person in less than 4 months. I love you Dan. Thank you for everything you do for me...always.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
6 Months...woah
6 Months...182 days...4388 hours...263321 minutes. It seems like such a long time, but it so isn't.
Why am I thinking about this amount of time you ask? Well, it's 6 months to the day away from when I'll be marrying the man of my dreams...my absolute best friend...my soul mate. So many things are going to happen between now and then. For example, there's Christmas, New Year's, and countless other holidays. There's also my birthday and Dan's birthday, as well as many other friends parties and dinners to attend for their special days. There's the new addition, new adjustments and new memories. Not to mention the cake tasting, dress fittings and dj meetings.
And I can't wait for all of it. I can't wait to walk down that isle. I can't wait to slip that ring on Dan's finger (not to mention have him slip my bands on me!). I can't wait to see friends and family and get all dolled up, and cry as I kiss my HUSBAND!! It's all going to be amazing.
As I head off to bed, I can't help but think I only have 182 more nights of sleeping as a Coons (more on this in another post...look for that one soon). In 183 days I'll be falling asleep as Mrs. Munson...woah.
Why am I thinking about this amount of time you ask? Well, it's 6 months to the day away from when I'll be marrying the man of my dreams...my absolute best friend...my soul mate. So many things are going to happen between now and then. For example, there's Christmas, New Year's, and countless other holidays. There's also my birthday and Dan's birthday, as well as many other friends parties and dinners to attend for their special days. There's the new addition, new adjustments and new memories. Not to mention the cake tasting, dress fittings and dj meetings.
And I can't wait for all of it. I can't wait to walk down that isle. I can't wait to slip that ring on Dan's finger (not to mention have him slip my bands on me!). I can't wait to see friends and family and get all dolled up, and cry as I kiss my HUSBAND!! It's all going to be amazing.
As I head off to bed, I can't help but think I only have 182 more nights of sleeping as a Coons (more on this in another post...look for that one soon). In 183 days I'll be falling asleep as Mrs. Munson...woah.
Friday, December 2, 2011
And the best bride award goes to...ME!
Wow! So much has changed since my last post. Let's see, I got my DREAM dress!! Fell in love with it the second I put it on, and was dead set on getting it! I couldn't get it off my mind the whole appointment! I think we knew it was the one when I looked at Dan's mom and told her I could see myself marrying her son in that dress (cue the tissues for all of us!). It was a great moment.
Also, our parents all met and it went GREAT! All the anxiety I had about it went out the window, which felt awesome! They all got along really well, and have been talking on e-mail! I couldn't be happier, and can't wait for us all to be together again around Christmas!
Now, I'm sure you're wondering why I would give myself the (arguably arrogant--go ahead and think whatever you want) honor of Best Bride. Well, let me explain myself, as I didn't completely self assign the title myself. I guess we'll rewind time to the summertime of 2010. I was asked to be in (we'll leave it at that since my title "changed"...apparently I misread bridesmaid and saw maid of honor...anyways) a wedding that my then friend was having this past October. I went down to Albany to look at dresses with her, and that day, she found the one she loved. I proceeded to buy it, spending $140ish dollars I did not have, but knowing it was what she wanted, and being a bridesmaid, wanted to do whatever I could to make her day perfect. A few weeks later she decided against that dress, and asking us girls to get different one. Apparently I was the only one who had bought the first one, and therefore the only one feeling the financial burden of having to buy not one, but two dresses at this point. Explaining to this individual I couldn't afford a second dress at that time (we're still months away from the wedding at this point) but could do something in the near future, I was, without warning, automatically kicked out of the wedding and replaced in a matter of minutes. I was beyond hurt, crushed and confused, but I found comfort in the fact that I couldn't pull money out of the air (something I thought this person would understand), and if our friendship was defined by dollar signs, maybe it wasn't a friendship I wanted to be a part of. Never the less, I was very upset it was so easy to "replace" me and have me miss out on that day.
Fast forward to this week. It had always been on my mind how hard it was to come up with the money for the original bridesmaid's dress I purchased. It was even harder knowing I bought something I knew I would never use again (it is in fact still in my closet--tags on). Throughout my wedding planning, I had always expressed to Dan, my mom, etc. that I hated asking my best friends to spend that kind of money, but was always reassured that it was what was done, and entirely acceptable. Well that didn't fly with me. So, for the past few weeks I've been pulling crazy overtime at my job to save up some money. When asked, I told everyone I wanted the money to spend on Christmas gifts, when really I had something else in mind.
My girls and I showed up at the bridal salon to try on a few dresses this past Monday, and ultimately decided on the one we purchased (which was a unanimous decision thank goodness). As all of the girls were heading up to the register to pay, I asked them all to step back as I wanted to talk to them. I confirmed they all loved the dresses, and told them how happy and thankful I was that they were all going to be there for me. As a thank you for being such amazing friends, I told them I wanted to pay for their dresses. Of course I was met with the no's and absolutely not's, but luckily for me I had already given my card to the lady at the register, and the transaction was already done. My best friend and maid of honor began to cry, giving me a huge hug and telling me how much that meant to her as spending $160 dollars on a dress wasn't feasible for her currently. Of course, at that point, everyone began to tear up, sharing similar stories, hugs were shared, and the consult told the girls how lucky they were to have a bride like me (thus where the title of Best Bride came in--that's what she told me I was)...I assured her I am the lucky one to have such amazing friends in them. It was a great moment, and one I will cherish forever...
I'm not one to let this wedding come in between any friendships--it's not that important. I love every single member of my bridal party, as well as all those attending the wedding and I really am fortunate to have such amazing people in my life. I love each and every one of you!
Only 196 more days... =)
Also, our parents all met and it went GREAT! All the anxiety I had about it went out the window, which felt awesome! They all got along really well, and have been talking on e-mail! I couldn't be happier, and can't wait for us all to be together again around Christmas!
Now, I'm sure you're wondering why I would give myself the (arguably arrogant--go ahead and think whatever you want) honor of Best Bride. Well, let me explain myself, as I didn't completely self assign the title myself. I guess we'll rewind time to the summertime of 2010. I was asked to be in (we'll leave it at that since my title "changed"...apparently I misread bridesmaid and saw maid of honor...anyways) a wedding that my then friend was having this past October. I went down to Albany to look at dresses with her, and that day, she found the one she loved. I proceeded to buy it, spending $140ish dollars I did not have, but knowing it was what she wanted, and being a bridesmaid, wanted to do whatever I could to make her day perfect. A few weeks later she decided against that dress, and asking us girls to get different one. Apparently I was the only one who had bought the first one, and therefore the only one feeling the financial burden of having to buy not one, but two dresses at this point. Explaining to this individual I couldn't afford a second dress at that time (we're still months away from the wedding at this point) but could do something in the near future, I was, without warning, automatically kicked out of the wedding and replaced in a matter of minutes. I was beyond hurt, crushed and confused, but I found comfort in the fact that I couldn't pull money out of the air (something I thought this person would understand), and if our friendship was defined by dollar signs, maybe it wasn't a friendship I wanted to be a part of. Never the less, I was very upset it was so easy to "replace" me and have me miss out on that day.
Fast forward to this week. It had always been on my mind how hard it was to come up with the money for the original bridesmaid's dress I purchased. It was even harder knowing I bought something I knew I would never use again (it is in fact still in my closet--tags on). Throughout my wedding planning, I had always expressed to Dan, my mom, etc. that I hated asking my best friends to spend that kind of money, but was always reassured that it was what was done, and entirely acceptable. Well that didn't fly with me. So, for the past few weeks I've been pulling crazy overtime at my job to save up some money. When asked, I told everyone I wanted the money to spend on Christmas gifts, when really I had something else in mind.
My girls and I showed up at the bridal salon to try on a few dresses this past Monday, and ultimately decided on the one we purchased (which was a unanimous decision thank goodness). As all of the girls were heading up to the register to pay, I asked them all to step back as I wanted to talk to them. I confirmed they all loved the dresses, and told them how happy and thankful I was that they were all going to be there for me. As a thank you for being such amazing friends, I told them I wanted to pay for their dresses. Of course I was met with the no's and absolutely not's, but luckily for me I had already given my card to the lady at the register, and the transaction was already done. My best friend and maid of honor began to cry, giving me a huge hug and telling me how much that meant to her as spending $160 dollars on a dress wasn't feasible for her currently. Of course, at that point, everyone began to tear up, sharing similar stories, hugs were shared, and the consult told the girls how lucky they were to have a bride like me (thus where the title of Best Bride came in--that's what she told me I was)...I assured her I am the lucky one to have such amazing friends in them. It was a great moment, and one I will cherish forever...
I'm not one to let this wedding come in between any friendships--it's not that important. I love every single member of my bridal party, as well as all those attending the wedding and I really am fortunate to have such amazing people in my life. I love each and every one of you!
Only 196 more days... =)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Save the Date! Only 7 more months!
Save the Dates are officially in the mail. I'm majorly obsessed with them. We had them specially done to match the colors of the wedding, and they look fab if I do say so myself (don't mind the fact that I have a bias as my wonderful husband to be and I are pictured on them!)!
Flowers are picked out and ready to go...so much more expensive than I thought, but they're going to be beautiful and that's all that matters. I'd tell you details, but I want my guests to be totally surprised...guess you'll have to wait and see!
My dad also knows the most amazing cake designer (yes that's her title and her job!) that does cakes for some of Saratoga's elite socialites, and guess what?! SHE'S DOING MY CAKE!! It's going to be 5 tiers of amazingness! I can't wait to see the sketches!
7 months from today I'll just be leaving my reception as Mrs. Jessica Munson! I'm already dreading it being over--it's going to be one amazing day!! I cannot wait!
Flowers are picked out and ready to go...so much more expensive than I thought, but they're going to be beautiful and that's all that matters. I'd tell you details, but I want my guests to be totally surprised...guess you'll have to wait and see!
My dad also knows the most amazing cake designer (yes that's her title and her job!) that does cakes for some of Saratoga's elite socialites, and guess what?! SHE'S DOING MY CAKE!! It's going to be 5 tiers of amazingness! I can't wait to see the sketches!
7 months from today I'll just be leaving my reception as Mrs. Jessica Munson! I'm already dreading it being over--it's going to be one amazing day!! I cannot wait!
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