Stolen from Like A Valentine.
♥ What are your middle names? Elise and James.
♥ How long have you been together? We had our first anniversary on August 11th.
♥ How long did you know each other before you started dating? We first met in January 2003. We marched that drum corps season together (you must understand that one season of drum corps together is comparable to about 2 years in “real world” time. I was dating another guy at the time, but we spent time together. Then we lost touch because of the end of the season and I moved out of state. We caught back up in January 2008 when I started a new season with the corps (he had always been there) and marched another season together before becoming official in August 2008.
♥ Who asked whom out? Well – I spent all summer trying to get him to hang out with me alone (apart from the group of corps friends), then we went to a concert together with a couple other friends one evening last August. Afterwards, he invited me to go get a drink with him and that was the first time we officially hung out together alone. Then, I asked him to call me after a show one night, and after that phone call he asked me on a real date.
♥ Whose siblings do/did you see the most? His. Mine live too far away.
♥ Do you have any children together? Nope.
♥ What about pets? Nope.
♥ Did you go to the same school? Nope!
♥ Who is the smartest? Depends on the subject matter. J
♥ Who is more sensitive? Absolutely me. I’m such a girly girl and so emotional.
♥ Where do you eat out most as a couple? Probably Bakers Square cause we’re lame and love breakfast there!
♥ Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? We traveled to NY together last summer for championships right after we started dating. Since then, Iowa to see my family.
♥ Who has the craziest exes? Definitely me!
♥ Who has the worst temper? Probably me….eek! I blame my parents!
♥ Who does the cooking? Probably me – but that’s just because I get home after work before he does. He does when he can though!
♥ Who is more social? Definitely me!
♥ Who is the neat-freak? Depends. I’m more organized and anal about things – but he’s more germaphobic than me.
♥ Who is more stubborn? Absolutely him!
♥ Who hogs the bed? Definitely me. I’m so obsessed with sleep and I hate being disturbed – even if it means Nick’s hanging off the edge.
♥ Who wakes up earlier? Nick! He has to be at the office at 7:15…sucker!
♥ Where was your first date? Green Mill.
♥ Who has the bigger family? NICK! He has a total of 11 sets of aunts/uncles and all their children. I only have 3 sets of aunts/uncles!
♥ Do you get flowers often? Eh.
♥ How do you spend the holidays? Depends. We’ve got to figure out a schedule since his family is right here and mine is far away.
♥ Who is more jealous? Neither.
♥ How long did it take to get serious? Not long at all – we knew from the start.
♥ Who eats more? NICK for sure.
♥ Who does/did the laundry? Me.
♥ Who’s better with the computer? mehhhhhhhhhh
♥ Who drives when you are together? I do almost all of the city driving, and we split the long distance driving.
Outdoor Lighting
Lately, I've been gravitating more and more towards the oh-so-cute, relaxed look and feel of outdoor receptions that are almost like a garden party. If you know anything about me, you know that I've wanted to be a winter bride all of my life. But it doesn't look like that is going to happen based on when the engagement will happen and the length of time I want to be engaged. So I've shifted my thinking to the other seasons. DB has voiced a few times that outdoor weddings appeal to him - we'll see about that though. Nonetheless - I love these lights! So cute!
Instructions at Once Wed.
Instructions at Once Wed.
Personalized Bride
8.27.2009
I'm totally a sucker for all things in my life to scream "I'm a Bride!" (of course, once I'm engaged...*cough!*). I'm thinking a tote for planning items, a t shirt, a zip up for the day of and anything else that crosses my path!
Personalized water bottles...do it up! Also maybe a cool idea for the bridal party for the day of?
Simply enter your own message, select a design (or upload a photo) and there you are!
Personalized water bottles...do it up! Also maybe a cool idea for the bridal party for the day of?
Simply enter your own message, select a design (or upload a photo) and there you are!
EDIT: Just saw this on Broke Ass Bride's Twitter about how there's controversy around SIGG bottles! Find another brand! :)
Uniqueness
8.26.2009
Check out this Minnesota Bride's dress that I saw on my friend's photography business' facebook profile...I'd love to know more! So cute.
What a gorgeous bridal party. I love how clean and crisp it looks.
What a gorgeous bridal party. I love how clean and crisp it looks.
The Gown Seen 'Round the World
8.20.2009
After this bride found the perfect gown to pack, travel and wear - she and her now husband took it on trips everywhere to photograph for a coffee table book. I love this idea - so fun! And it's not too shabby of a dress either. :)
Bubbly
8.19.2009
Check out this cute little bucket of champagne I saw over at Always a Blogsmaid! I think it's a great idea for maybe an engagement gift? The morning after? Maybe if you're hosting a shower? Or possibly just for whenever I want to treat myself! :)
This "Bucket of Bubbles" includes 4 small bottles, flutes, and a cool little carry case that doubles as an ice bucket. Get them at Sherry-Lehmann for $29.95! Nice!
This "Bucket of Bubbles" includes 4 small bottles, flutes, and a cool little carry case that doubles as an ice bucket. Get them at Sherry-Lehmann for $29.95! Nice!
"Get Married"
8.18.2009
FYI - Tomorrow (8/19) morning at 7:30am ET, Deanna Pappas (love her!) and Colin Cowie's show "Get Married" on Lifetime will be featuring Solutions Bridal's fav gowns from Lazaro, Tara Keely, and Jim Hjelm.
I, personally, have Jim Hjelm's line in my top three favorite gown lines. YUM.
Oh...and here is a gorgeous Lazaro that is just the style I want....
I, personally, have Jim Hjelm's line in my top three favorite gown lines. YUM.
Oh...and here is a gorgeous Lazaro that is just the style I want....
Not this time
8.17.2009
Thanks, Nicole-Lynn for the "poke" to blog about this weekend and what did (or more like, what didn't!) happen!
No ring this weekened. I'm not sure how I feel about it but more just content than anything. I had basically worked myself up and convinced myself that it was going to happen this weekend. There were just too many weird signs that really made it made sense - but alas, it was just the world happening the way it does and it wasn't in the plans for this weekend.
Friday night we spent the night at his place just chilling and enjoying each other. Saturday, after breakfast and a couple errands he told me to pack a bag, put me in the car and drove me downtown. We had a picnic lunch at St Anthony falls and spent some time exploring the area - it's super cute and I had never spent more than a moment there so it was definitely enjoyable. Then we drove deeper downtown to the heart of Minneapolis and checked in to a hotel! This was really exciting to me because I've often told him how I love "staycations" - little getaways within your own city to explore and get to see new things. That's the great thing about the Twin Cities - you can live here for years and years and still find new places to see and things to do! So we checked in to our suite (!) and chilled out for a little while. We decided to go do some walking/shopping before dinner, so we headed to Nicollet Mall (a stretch of about 8 blocks with lots of different shops and malls in the skyways) - which was only a few blocks from the hotel. Then we had dinner reservations later (mmm...walleye!) and went back to our room. We exchanged gifts (I got a jewelry box!), popped a bottle of champagne that he had brought when room service showed up with champagne and breakfast buffet tickets (apparently, he had told the front desk that it was our anniversary, so they sent it up!) - so we drank some more champagne and then went around the corner to a cute restaurant for dessert - and then to one of my favorite bars for a beer before heading back. Sunday we had breakfast and then explored downtown a bit more at the Sculpture Gardens, the NE neighborhood and lunch downtown again.
It was SO much fun and I just loved it. I knew after dinner that there wasn't a proposal in the works and admitted it to DB. He felt bad and I told him it wasn't his fault, we talked a bit and he assured me that it wouldn't be much longer. I got over it pretty quickly and more just feel dumb that I had convinced myself it would happen!
My goal is to REALLY cut back on talking/thinking about it now because I know it really is immenent and I don't want to spend the next two months thinking it's going to happen every second. I want to enjoy it and experience it as it is supposed to happen.
Nonetheless, we had a great anniversary celebration and I am excited and more confident that my honey will be able to surprise me with a wonderful proposal when the time is right!
No ring this weekened. I'm not sure how I feel about it but more just content than anything. I had basically worked myself up and convinced myself that it was going to happen this weekend. There were just too many weird signs that really made it made sense - but alas, it was just the world happening the way it does and it wasn't in the plans for this weekend.
Friday night we spent the night at his place just chilling and enjoying each other. Saturday, after breakfast and a couple errands he told me to pack a bag, put me in the car and drove me downtown. We had a picnic lunch at St Anthony falls and spent some time exploring the area - it's super cute and I had never spent more than a moment there so it was definitely enjoyable. Then we drove deeper downtown to the heart of Minneapolis and checked in to a hotel! This was really exciting to me because I've often told him how I love "staycations" - little getaways within your own city to explore and get to see new things. That's the great thing about the Twin Cities - you can live here for years and years and still find new places to see and things to do! So we checked in to our suite (!) and chilled out for a little while. We decided to go do some walking/shopping before dinner, so we headed to Nicollet Mall (a stretch of about 8 blocks with lots of different shops and malls in the skyways) - which was only a few blocks from the hotel. Then we had dinner reservations later (mmm...walleye!) and went back to our room. We exchanged gifts (I got a jewelry box!), popped a bottle of champagne that he had brought when room service showed up with champagne and breakfast buffet tickets (apparently, he had told the front desk that it was our anniversary, so they sent it up!) - so we drank some more champagne and then went around the corner to a cute restaurant for dessert - and then to one of my favorite bars for a beer before heading back. Sunday we had breakfast and then explored downtown a bit more at the Sculpture Gardens, the NE neighborhood and lunch downtown again.
It was SO much fun and I just loved it. I knew after dinner that there wasn't a proposal in the works and admitted it to DB. He felt bad and I told him it wasn't his fault, we talked a bit and he assured me that it wouldn't be much longer. I got over it pretty quickly and more just feel dumb that I had convinced myself it would happen!
My goal is to REALLY cut back on talking/thinking about it now because I know it really is immenent and I don't want to spend the next two months thinking it's going to happen every second. I want to enjoy it and experience it as it is supposed to happen.
Nonetheless, we had a great anniversary celebration and I am excited and more confident that my honey will be able to surprise me with a wonderful proposal when the time is right!
8.14.2009
While I drive myself crazy thinking about DB's plans for tomorrow and how in the world I got the whole weekend off at my second PT job (I always work at least 2 shifts on a weekend!) to enjoy his special plans for us....I found you some cool GROOM blogs!! Check it and have a wonderful weekend!
http://groomsadvice.com/
http://www.iamgroomzilla.com/
http://templeofgroom.blogspot.com/
http://themanregistry.com/
http://groomsadvice.com/
http://www.iamgroomzilla.com/
http://templeofgroom.blogspot.com/
http://themanregistry.com/
8.06.2009
So next Tuesday is out one year anniversary. The first night that things really clicked with us on more than a friendship level was at this outdoor band concert we attended at Lake Harriet. That same concert is Monday night, which we’re going to. Then Tuesday DB supposedly has dinner plans and we’ll exchange gifts – NO idea what I’m getting him yet…yikes! And then that Saturday he told me to reserve for a special celebration.
We were supposed to go to Indianapolis this weekend for drum & bugle corps championships (we met in drum corps) which would’ve been awesome, but decided not to due to how expensive the trip would’ve been. So instead, he wants to do something special the Saturday after our anniversary to make up for it. Not sure what he’s thinking???
I just feel bad because I know he’s trying to hard to put every penny he can towards the ring, and here he is planning nice anniversary things. I hope whatever I end up gifting him makes up for it all and is just as special for him. I know the one thing he would say he wants is a new nice watch – but I’m waiting on that to give him after we get engaged as a sort of “engagement gift” – I know he’ll appreciate that since he worked so hard on the ring.
I’m trying to put all thoughts aside of a possible engagement during the anniversary activities…he’s alluded to the fact before that he won’t do it then and it’ll be it’s own special event. WE’LL SEE!
We were supposed to go to Indianapolis this weekend for drum & bugle corps championships (we met in drum corps) which would’ve been awesome, but decided not to due to how expensive the trip would’ve been. So instead, he wants to do something special the Saturday after our anniversary to make up for it. Not sure what he’s thinking???
I just feel bad because I know he’s trying to hard to put every penny he can towards the ring, and here he is planning nice anniversary things. I hope whatever I end up gifting him makes up for it all and is just as special for him. I know the one thing he would say he wants is a new nice watch – but I’m waiting on that to give him after we get engaged as a sort of “engagement gift” – I know he’ll appreciate that since he worked so hard on the ring.
I’m trying to put all thoughts aside of a possible engagement during the anniversary activities…he’s alluded to the fact before that he won’t do it then and it’ll be it’s own special event. WE’LL SEE!
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