Wedding

Just as with every little girl in America, I had been surrounded by fantasy images of weddings from a young age. Between watching (and re-watching and re-watching) Disney movies and scanning my mom’s wedding album, I always had a few ideas of what I wanted my own wedding to be like.

But, not even in those wildest dreams did I imagine how lucky I’d be — I married the man of more-than-my-dreams.

In fact, deciding to marry him was the easiest choice. Deciding on all the other little details was the challenge, especially considering I had never been to a wedding.

On one hand, there was the pressure to get it all right. I only get one chance to walk down the aisle, after all!

On the other hand (or rather, with Dan’s reminding), I knew that the day was going to be special no matter what.

And, guess what? It was the most incredible day ever.

Regardless of whether you’re a wedding newbie or a nuptial natural, I hope you are able to learn something from my experiences in planning.

Engagement Period

• Engagement
• Dress Shopping
• Living Debate
• Save-the-Dates
• Registering
• Style Status Report #1
• Style Status Report #2
• Final Bridesmaids’ Dress Decision
• Cake Tasting
• Wedding Shoes + Rehearsal Dinner
• Points of Inspiration
• Pre-Marital Counseling
• Meeting with Florist
• Choosing Menswear 
• Engagement Pictures
• Kansas Bridal Shower
• Two Month Countdown
• Bridesmaids’ Dress Fittings
• Nebraska Bridal Shower
• Creating the Guest Book
• Makeup Trial
• Bachelorette Party
• Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding

• Just Married
• Final Preparations
• Morning Preparations
• Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
• The Men
• Bridesmaids
• The Ceremony
• The Reception
• The Details

Honeymoon

• Beginning the Cruise
• Aboard the Cruise
• Exploring South Beach

Friend’s Weddings

• Cameron and Rebecca
• Jesse and Alexis