Shape up or ship out!

Well, it's that time...I've tried to avoid it b/c it is one intimidating task on the checklist: get in wedding day shape! I'm not exactly gaining extra time before the wedding so it's time to get started. We hit the seven-month mark last week and I found this "6-Month Fitness Makeover" on the Knot. I like it b/c it breaks the workouts into weeks and you can work towards the next week, which I love, and that's why I loved the couch-to-5K workout so much. Maybe some of you can join in with me - I'll update the blog for each month's workouts! Time to kick some booty.


Month 1 of the plan looks like this:

This month, you should mainly be focused on just getting active and engaged in the program. A good way to get motivated is to start a workout diary. Write down the date, all the reasons why you need to work out, and what your goals are. Write down your weight (always weigh yourself in the morning for consistency), and use a measuring tape to record the size of your chest, waist, hips, thighs, and forearms, so you can monitor your progress. To stay motivated, keep notes all the way through. 

Tip: Weigh in and take measurements once a month only. 

Focusing on quick results will only discourage you.

Weeks #1 and #2

20 minutes of aerobic activity at least three times a week

Weeks #3 and #4

30 minutes of aerobic activity at least three times a week

We have a date (for engagement pics)!

Matty and I will be taking our engagement pics on Sunday, November 21st, with Paige! I am so glad I won't be sweating and ruining the pics since they'll be taken in November! I also love winter, it is my favorite season - my birthday is during this time and my hair tends to look pretty good and not frizzy. As for current news, most of Texas is getting drenched by a tropical depression. Here's to a four-day, wet work week!

Thursday, Thursday Inspiration

It has been a while since I've posted some pics...

Style Me Pretty

Elizabeth Anne Designs

Brooklyn Bride

Once Wed

Lisa Barnes-Orlandi at the Peagreen Shop

Let there be registries!

Links - feel free to pass these along:

Honeymoon

Crate & Barrel

Bed, Bath & Beyond

Courtney and Nick's Engagement Pics!

By Bend the Light Photography - check the rest of the sesh out on their blog!

Pic o' the Day!

Cute invitations by Katie Day!

via Love and Lavender

Wedding News!!

Good morning, all - I haven't posted an update in a while so here goes...

We found an officiant! Yay! Judge Jon Wisser - he's been a judge here in Austin for many years. He was recommended by our coordinator, Aimee, and she was spot on. He is super nice, personable, and has a great energy (or vibe, as some might call it). We are very excited and relieved to have found an officiant.

We're planning engagement photos for the fall with our photographer, Paige- and will either be taking them in October or November. They will be shot in Clarksville, our neighborhood, Pease Park, one of Penny's favorite haunts, and a special location that I'm keeping a surprise for now.

THE dress: As I mentioned earlier, it has been found. I am super excited about it. My mom is coming this weekend to see it for the first time, then we're placing the order! Wedding dress here I come!

I guess that's about it for now. On a side note, it has been miserably hot here - cannot wait for "fall". Stay cool, people!

On bridesmaids

Having just posted about bridesmaid dresses, I thought it might be fitting to post this article from A Practical Wedding that addresses the question: "What is a wedding party, exactly?". Please check it out - I found it worth the read (this coming from a person that has a slim attention span, esp when reading blogs).

Ask Meg: Why Is The Wedding Party So Fraught?

Introducing Thread Bridesmaid!

I dunno if choosing a bridesmaid dress line is officially choosing a vendor, but I will consider it as such. I have loved the Thread line since DAY ONE! The designs are relatively simple with great, modern detailing. Luckily, the dresses are even cuter in person and very flattering on the girls. I won't post any pics yet so I don't give too much away. All you need to know is the girls are gonna look amazing! Cheers to my lovely bridesmaids!

Hostess time!

Recently, one of my good friends, Courtney, asked me to be a hostess at her wedding. As you could guess, I jumped at the opportunity! I love helpin' out and I love weddings. In fact, Court and I talk about our weddings almost every day on g-chat, which has been so much fun and what, some might call, crazy - but not me! I can't wait to see how everything comes to fruition on their day b/c I've seen so much of the inspiration and I know it will be the lovely, feminine, purple-y fest that so represents my friend. It is coming up, too, on September 24th. We will rock it out in style. For more info, check out their cute blog!

Court and I at her bridal shower