Quick List!
Here’s a bulleted list of things that have gotten done – I wish I had time to write details on every one, maybe I will later 
*7/19/09 We started our first registry at Bed Bath & Beyond! Super fun, but we were kind of rushed, cuz the same day we:
*Had a cake tasting with Swank Cake Designs for wedding cake 
Basically went there and they sketched out a prelim cake design and sent us home with cake to taste. We did that with the parents, and that was an event in itself! really fun stuff though!
*Weekend of 7/25/09 was my bachelorette party! woohoo! the bridesmaids and I went to North Myrtle beach (thank you Shroffs, for your hospitality!) We had a lot of fun 
thanks girls for everything!
*8/1/09 Had a cake design consultation with Blue Moon Bakery. She gave us cake to take home, another quite fun event
*Also that day we met with Wayne, the music director for the ceremony at the church, and got to pick out music for the ceremony! that was REALLY exciting. He played the organ for us inside the church and it was the first time me and Jim felt like “woah! this is really happening!” it made it very real for us
*8/3/09 MY DRESS CAME IN! it came into Raleigh, and I picked it up the following Sunday. That entire week was spent looking for shoes for the dress! I looked online, some shops in New Bern, and then finally on Saturday I hit the mall in Raleigh and found just what I needed It was tax free wknd and I had a coupon, that made the deal all the more sweeter! So I took those shoes and tried em on with the dress on Sunday 8/9/09. I took Elaine with me and she snapped a few pics. It was AWESOME to see the dress in my size and fit me so well The tailor, Anna was very knowledgeable and super nice, and she said we just need to take up the hem a bit. I’ll go back for a 2nd fitting on Sept 5. This was another milestone that made it feel real
*8/7/09 We took engagement pics with Kristin and Aaron! That was so fun and we can’t wait to see the pics! We went out to dinner with them afterward too, it was nice to hang out. Kristin told me pics should be up next Tues (9/1/09) yay!
*Week of Aug 10-14 I spent researching DJs and trying to find the “perfect one”. It’s hard to get someone me and Jim trust to do a good job with the American side of things (traditional wedding-ey music- no hip/hop) and satisfy my parent’s needs for Indian music. Probably one of the more stressful decisions.
*Wknd of Aug 15th, 2009 was spent doing invitations wording and design online. I literally spent all weekend doing this. It was tedious but I hope it turns out well…I know they are ridiculously late :-\ ..I also started registries at shopworldkitchen.com and Amazon.com
*Wknd of Aug 22, back in Raleigh, Jim and I and mom went to CE Rental to pick out linens for the reception. I think we’re all satisfied with our decisions, and hopefully everything will be really elegant I think this was the sinking in moment for mom. hehe.
*Sunday 8/23/09 we met with Deacon George at the church (first in a series of 3 meetings) in order to get married there. Pretty much like “counseling” but I think its nice and useful…and somewhat fun too. We’re both elated to be getting *married*. I say Married deliberately – I’m excited to be married, not have a wedding. It’s gonna be great! </end mushy stuff>
*this past week I’ve just been tying up the lose ends to all these decisions and trying to move on. Still lots to do – more to come soon
