Meeting With Our Minister

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Last Thursday Brett and I met with Dr. Michael Gardner, the Senior Pastor at our church (Old Mission United Methodist).  We had our first meeting with him about the wedding.  We didn’t know what to expect since neither one of has been through this before and since Dr. Mike is new at the church, nobody really had any advice about it.

When we arrived at the church, he was waiting for us and greeted us just as warmly as he does after each service.  We all walked back to his office and we sat there and talked with each other like we were all old friends.  We found out that Brett and Dr. Mike have met before and the Dr. Mike actually was the pastor at the church Brett attended as a kid – funny how things seem to come full circle.  Mike did Brett’s confirmation, it seems fitting that he’s the one doing our wedding.

I feel like Dr. Mike is just as excited as we are about the crazy adventure we’re taking this year.  The initial meeting went incredibly well, and we are excited for several things:

1. We are excited to be part of the Old Mission family.  It is a wonderful church with an amazing congregation and I’m so glad we became members.

2. We are excited to start not only our personal lives with one another but spiritual lives as well.  I feel so blessed to have a partner who takes his faith seriously, but doesn’t hold it over me or try to convince me that the way or what I believe is less important than what he believes.  We are spiritual equals.

3. We are excited that we get to have our wedding at Old Mission.  It is truly one of the most beautiful churches – and I can’t wait to take the most important vows of my life there.

So, that’s how the meeting with Dr. Mike went, and that’s where I am with the process.  We will have to meet with him a couple more times before the wedding, and we’ll have to meet with the wedding coordinator sometime next year closer to the wedding.  I am giddy with excitement!

As always, thank you for sharing in the excitement of the next year!

Dress Shopping

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Saturday afternoon I had an appointment at the Gown Gallery in Kansas City to try on wedding dresses. It’s this beautiful loft that overlooks downtown and just has the hippest, chicest feel to it.  As soon as I walked in I knew I had come to the right store.  Shout out to Sarah Sapanero for the referral!   Two of my bridesmaids, Jamie and Lauren, went with me for this trip which I deemed the ‘scouting mission.’  I had been preparing myself for the trip and experience, and had told myself that I was NOT going to buying any dress on Saturday because, even if I found THE DRESS, there are other people who I know want to see it beforehand.

So my consultant greeted us and got us seated at a table and brought us champagne and sat down with us to ask me questions about what I was looking for.  When I had scheduled my appointment I mentioned I wanted to look at a specific dress by a specific designer (a designer they happen to be the only shop in KC to carry).  She had that gown already and brought three others for me try.  Unfortunately, I don’t have any pictures to share as there is a sign in the store informing you that you are not allowed to take photos.  Bummer.

So, I tried on all four, showed Jamie and Lauren three of them (I felt lost and overwhelmed by one of the gowns and knew it wasn’t going to be the right dress).  The last dress I tried on was the one that I had specifically gone to see.  While browsing Pintrest I happened upon this dress so I repinned it to my Weddings board even before we were engaged.  Then when I was browsing another time, I repinned it again.  And then a third time.  I figured I should probably try on this dress.

And am I glad I did!!!!!!  The dress is gorgeous.  It is very much a ‘me’ dress.  As soon as I tried it on it felt right.  The right weight.  The right fabric.  It was destined to be my gown.

As difficult as it was, I did not buy it on the spot.  But, I will going back soon to buy it.

The whole experience was so much fun.  It made the fact that I am in fact getting MARRIED so real.  And it made me so excited.

I can’t wait for our wonderful day and to spend it with all of the people we love the most.

And I will be rocking a FABULOUS gown during it all!

Not Much to Report

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There’s not a lot of news as far as details go, but some of the other pages have been updated, so be sure to check them out!  Under ‘Meet Our Parents,’ the Bride’s parents have been added in; I need to track down some pictures and a little bio for the Groom’s parents.  And under ‘The Details,’ Honeymoon has been updated, so be sure to check them out.

If you haven’t clicked through the other pages/tabs/links whatever you want to call them, be sure you do, as more information will be appearing as the weeks and months continue.

Thank you so much for sharing our journey – we are truly blessed.

-Arianna

Week One

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So, it’s been ten days since we got engaged and I’ve got to say, I am loving every minute of it!  We haven’t set anything in stone yet, but I do have some details for all of you since I know you’ve been so patient waiting for answers!

First and foremost, the date!  We have a date in mind, but it’s not confirmed with any venue yet, so technically this date could change (although I am really in love with the date since it’s so meaningful to us) – August 17, 2013!  So, mark your calendars and plan around that date.

The venue – sorry, don’t have this confirmed yet.

The honeymoon – booked!  We will be going to JAMAICA!!!!  We are so thrilled to travel to an island that neither one of us has been to, plus we’ll get to earn another stamp in the ole passport!

So, that’s all the details I have for you, for now.  But, be sure to check back, as I will be adding details as they get put in place!

And lastly, thank you  so much to all of you for being so incredibly fabulous so far!  The pure joy and excitement that has been showered upon us is a bit overwhelming to be honest.  But, I’ve said this before, we have the best people in our lives, and times like this only continue to remind me of that!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Love,

Arianna and Brett

Let the Fun Begin!!!

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AHHHH!!!  WE’RE ENGAGED!!! We are so excited to share this journey with you – our family and friends!  Be sure to look through all the pages listed at the top, and bear with us as we get this thing up and running!

The planning has started, but we don’t have anything finalized.  I promise as soon as we have a date set, we’ll let you know!  Until then, our answer is ‘about a year from now.’  ( :

We can’t wait to share the details with you – so be sure to check back often OR you can follow the blog and whenever it’s updated you’ll get an email!  How convenient is that?!

Thank you so much for your love, support and cheers!  We appreciate it all.  And if we seem like crazy, stressed out, distracted people over the next year, just be patient and bear with us.  Or offer to buy us a beer!

Love,
Arianna and Brett