Hi Friends & Family...Its September Already??? Where did the Summer Go!!
I hope everyone had a safe & fun summer...
Life is a bit crazy right now so I haven't had a chance to get on and update this lately, but I am sitting down and making time :) I have so much to catch you all up on!
Jimmy & I have been very busy the past month or so, now that we only have about 2 months to go...time to make those decisions. And anyone that knows me, knows I am a horrible decision maker, and so is my Maid of Honor. (It takes an hour & and an argument to decide where were gonna go for dinner, every time we go out together - No Lie)
For a few reasons, Jimmy & I decided to venture out and get our cake on our own instead of going through the Hilton. I fell in love with a cake design, all I needed was a baker willing to bake it, and create it just the way I wanted...and for the right price, of course. Side note: The price of cakes is absolutely REDIC! OMG. Okay moving on, before I get started on that subject... I was given the name "The Cake-A-Nista" by my step mom. I contacted Melissa herself, had a meeting and she won me over, it didn't take to much arm twisting...I love love loved her! And have the ut-most confidence in her...Super excited to see the final product!
Note: She is cheap and makes absolutely amazing cakes, I will use her for every cake I get the rest of my life. Check out her site www.thecakeanista.com!!!
We met with Kim our wedding coordinator from the Hilton and finalized every last detail about the reception. In an meeting that took over 2 hours we, decided the menu, desserts, colors, styles, times, event schedule, vendors...We walked out of there full of emotions...The more we accomplish, the more real it becomes to us both.
We also met with our Pastor for our second session about a week ago, I love meeting with her. She teaches us so much about ourselves, its amazing that between the two meetings, she knows more about us than some of our own family...It is truly a great experience and am enjoying her words of wisdom very much. We meet with her again at the end of the month, and again the beginning of November to run through the ceremony.
August is always a difficult month for me, as the anniversary of my cousin Brian's passing came and went...It didn't seem possible, its been 6 years & it has not gotten any easier to deal with, this year has proven to be hardest. With this wedding nearing, all I wish is that he could be here. To watch the little girl that grew up, start out on a new adventure of her own. He would be so proud, he always was. <3 Strength-BJF <3
My dress & the girls dresses are due in this week & next week, THANK GOD...I was getting worried! Cath said not to worry, if they didn't come in time...we would all just wear a different race car shirt. Between the JC Flach, Brian Berger, Donnie Corellis, Kim Herrick, Keith Flach, Mark Flach Jr., etc. shirts she said we would have plenty to complete the wedding party...Sounds good to me ;-)
Invitations are going to be ordered this week,..and should be in the mail by the end of September, we have had some things going on that delayed the ordering of the invites, but not to worry they will be out and in your mailboxes by the end of Sept! So stay tuned...
For those of you who plan to stay over, As I have stated before, there are a block of rooms that have been saved, and reserved for a special price of $99/night...Please book them ASAP, this deal runs out October 19th, after that you will have to pay the regular price and chance the rest of the hotel being booked up (which happens very often at this hotel)..Please Please Pleaseeee take the time and book your room, it only takes a minute. Call them up or go to there website! If you have any questions you can give me a shout on Facebook, my cell phone or email me @ Flachy518@gmail.com
We have ordered and are waiting on our favors to come, Cath, my mom & I are getting a bit crafty with these and I am super excited about it...We came up with an idea a while back and are running with it...I am very excited to see everything start to come together. It is truly going to be an amazing day.
I could go on for days, but for now I think that gives everyone a brief update.
I look forward to see you all very soon, Nov. 19th, its less that 70 days awayy!!
<3
Jess
