Best part of wedding planning...

Besides the whole mushy gushy stuff of planning the day you will marry your other half... the best part of planning a wedding/least stressful is THE FOOD TASTE TESTING at your reception venue! Marc and I had been waiting for this event for months!  Our venue made the event all romantic for us.  I almost forgot that we had to make the difficult decision on what was our favorite since it was all so scrumptious. We met the head chef who happened to be one of my mom's good friends/the mother of one of my best friends from high school!  Very small world.

Marc and I were so funny.  We chowed down and made so many mmmm... and omg so good.... remarks that we made sure to save a little bit of each meat for the end so we could compare the tastes.  (Of course, Marc got caught up with the view outside and had so many ideas on pictures we could take during the tasting).  We finally made the decision of the meats, then we had to decide on the vegatables, starches, salad, dressing, and wine.   I can't wait until Tammy makes the appointment for cake tasting with the bakery!!



LOL!  This is Marc and me after the tasting... we felt like fattys.

On a more personal note, the 5 month mark has been the most stressful month for me so far.  At 6 months, it was like "hey, half a year until the wedding! Woo!" And then 5 months is like, "holy crap... it's right around the corner and there's still so much to do!"   That's when it hits that the wedding is really happening.  Before, it was just an image in my mind.  Now, everything has come to fruition and it became REAL. There are so many little details that need to be prepared that it can get overwhelming.  I've already openly told Tammy twice that I was having a freak out moment. 

Tammy's advice: Relax, Relate, Release.... Wooosahhhh.

I know it sounds funny, and it was!  The small laughter I had when I read that text helped my mood in so many ways. First, I realized that I was being ridiculous.  Second, it reminded me to take a deep breath.  Third, I remembered that everything was seriously under control.  I know I'll have more freak out moments, but I think I'll snap out of it faster than the last two... hopefully... for Marc's sanity ;)

In 9 days, Marc and I will be on a plane heading to Washington D.C. for our engagement shoot with Gabe Aceves and a celebration for Marc's birthday! We are definitely looking forward to meeting our talented wedding photographer, the photos, and enjoying D.C.!  Toodles everyone!