Today's the Day

I mean, THE day. The day that every girl dreams of. The day that I've waited for over 11 years to finally take place. Today is my wedding day.

It has been a feat. We decided to take this challenge on by having the ceremony in our front yard and the reception in a barn behind our house. The house prep was really no big deal. What was tough was the barn. There were things of aaaaalllllllll sorts in that place. But, with the help and grace of so many people, I am awaited by an absolutely beautiful reception site.


I know this day is supposed to be about me, about Cruz and about us. But, y'all, it's about our families. It's about the hard working fruits of our labor. It's about some BBQ, hush puppies and some keg beer. It's about spending some time together, laughing, crying, and staying up too late. If it weren't for family, this day would have NEVER come.  So I want to say thank you. No matter how this day goes, whether I trip on my dress or goof my vows, it's not really going to matter.  What's important is family.

Today, I wake up a Hennings but lay my head down a Gonzalez....HOLY COW! 😄


Stay tuned for photos!

Three Weeks!

We’re at that three week mark and counting from TODAY!  There are times that I feel almost overwhelmed, like this wedding will be the end of me, while at other times, I feel like I can handle it and three other big projects at school.  The reality is, that no matter what happens, no matter the weather and no matter what everyone else thinks, I have everything and everyone there who will make our day 110% special.  So, for a good  ‘ol by-the-numbers post, here we go!

2-number of golf carts that we will rent to help bus some of our guests from one area to another (THANKS to my bridesmaid Jess Joyce and her hubby for this hook up!)

300- number of chairs that I need to call and request and reserve for our guests (here’s to hoping they won’t ALL be full! ;)

6- gallons of coleslaw (either plain or BBQ) that we discussed with our caterer this week.  I really didn’t know that coleslaw was that popular, as I’m not a fan

10- sets of the Ivory and Blue Fiestaware that some of my closest family members and friends have given to us as wedding gifts.  Their products are phenomenal…HIGHLY suggest!

5-sets of bamboo utensils that we received as gifts as well.  One can never have enough =)

 

250--foot of lights that my awesome bridesmaid Jess Lind and her hubby Jake will be letting us borrow for our reception site.

245—number of songs that I’ve looked up, listened to and added to our wedding day playlist on Spotify.  FYI to tech lovers and smartphone users.  Spotify gives you access to virtually ANY song with their paid premium account.  HELLO CHEAP DJ. HELLO MONEY SAVER.

1-precious burlap flower girl basket that my wonderful bridesmaid, Emily's daughter Addi will carry down the aisle...CANNOT WAIT!

1--handsome little fella  named  Slayt that our wedding party members Rachel and Landon are going to share with us to carry those rings down the aisle for us!  GET EXCITED!

4- number of outdoor speakers that we’ve bought and will have installed on our top and bottom porches to provide music for our ceremony.

2- number of church pews we’re going to use for our family reserved seating for the ceremony.

4-number of items that I have already accumulated that include the embroidery or monogram of Gonzalez…and I.Love.It. =)

5—number of days my aunt, uncle and cousin will stay with us as house guests!  I am pumped to finally be able to return the favor as they’ve let Bobby and I crash at their spot in San Diego before.

12- number of bridesmaids and groomsmen in our wedding party.  We are so thankful and lucky to have such wonderful and caring people to share our special day with.  We wouldn’t have it any other way!

2—rooms in my home that are taken over by wedding crafts or storage.  I am real excited to each on my dining room table again soon, sans placecards, RSVP cards and thank you notes

 

3—number of days I plan to take off of work to execute this event!  Anymore and I would be a wreck, worrying about getting behind at work and not doing my job.  Although, I have this strong feeling that the two days I will work will seem like foooorrreeevvveeerrr long!

16—the day in September when my awesome Moore School friends will be showering Cruz and I at school!

200ish—RSVP’s returned!  Let’s just say postage for that many stamps was pretty much out-of-control.  Ya’ll, like $150 worth.  Future brides, take note, please!

11—o’clock is my new bedtime these days.  To get work and wedding done each night, you can find me by my laptop or at the table just working away!

2—the number of beautiful wooden rockers that grace our front porch at this time.

5—predicted number of posts that I will throw out on my little space of the web before the actual wedding day….we shall see!

And, here we go!