Thursday, May 26, 2016

Our New Home

Greg and I signed the lease to our new apartment the morning before the bridal shower! Which was perfect because after the shower we were able to bring all the gifts back to the apartment and put them to use! 
Greg fully moved in the following Saturday and I have been slowly moving in some of my stuff. It has been a great to have the apartment because it has given me something tangible to look forward too, which is helping me look beyond the stress of the wedding. 
It is really exciting to begin building a home with Greg even though I cannot call it home quite yet :)

Monday, May 23, 2016

Marriage License

Today Greg and I got our marriage license!!! Only a few more weeks till we sign these and make it official! 
Also, it was the first time seeing "Amanda Robin VanHolsbeck" typed in a legal document :) 

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Bridal Shower

My mom and sister threw an amazing bridal shower for me! It was perfect! I loved being able too see family and friends that I haven't seen in a long time. The only thing I didn't like was how little time I felt like I had to be with everyone. 
This party made me feel unbelievably loved. Not only by how many people came, but by how many gifts people gave. I never expected people to be so generous! It was am amazing feeling and I don't think I will ever be able to put it into words except maybe overwhelming. 
Not many people know this, but the morning and night before the shower, I was curled up with severe stomach pains. I was still in a little pain at the party, but the festivities helped me take my mind off it for a little while. It was such a blessing to have so many people there to support Greg and I in our upcoming marriage (even though Greg wasn't invited ;)
The hardest time during the shower for me was the gift time. Mostly because I hate being the center of attention and I feel bad for everyone else who has to just sit there and watch me open gift after gift. We played Bingo while opening gifts, which I think made it more fun for the guests. I am so grateful for everyone who came and for everyone who showered Greg and I with gifts and love. It is such a blessing to have such a big support system.
I will try to have the Thank You notes out asap, but know that I am extremely appreciative for everything. (and so is Greg!)

Friday, March 18, 2016

Craft Day #2

Our second craft day was just as productive as the first! We were able to get all of the flowers made as well as two strands of lights! Thank you so much everyone, for coming to help! Especially those of you who sat in traffic for hours!

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Save the Date!


We finally got our Save the Dates and sent most of them out! :)

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Craft Day #1

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to my first craft day. I'd say it was a very successful day :)

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Bridesmaid Dresses

   
These are only 3/5 of my beautiful bridesmaids (and MOH). Today we went dress shopping for them and I am happy to say that we found a dress that is very flattering on all of them! :)
My only concern is that I will not see all of the colors together until the day of the wedding. I am so thankful that each of them was willing to make sacrifices to be a part of our day. I know it was hard for many of them, but I am so thankful that they were able to do it. 

You girls are amazing!!! And I cannot wait to celebrate with you!