Happy, happy holidays!

Since I didn't send out holiday cards, I figured a blog post would have to do. Though the holidays are a totally different experience while planning a wedding - less time to get obsessed with making paper decorations upon paper decorations - I've finally gotten into the spirit. Our apt is very festive and my birthday is right around the corner. Here is another pic from our session with Paige! Sorry, not edited yet, so still with watermark.

"Merry Christmas...from the family." REK

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends, fun, and delicious beer! 

Sneak Peek of Engagement Pics

From our wonderful photographer, Paige.

Tree by the Yellow House - Fredericksburg, TX

At the Gillespie County Jail - Fredericksburg, TX

Lauren W. made us some awesome signs!

I think they're pretty cute! Can't wait to see some more!

Save-the-date assembly!

Only had two bounce-backs so far with save the dates so I'm assuming most people have received them. I wanted to share the assembly process with everyone. It took about a week, but was well worth it! Lauren W. did an awesome job designing the coasters and I've gotten a lot of sweet feedback from so many recipients, it's been wonderful - all our hard work paid off! FYI - pics taken with iPhone so excuse the quality.

Envelopes arrived along with the printed draft. 

Starting stamping envelopes with our custom return address stamp designed by Lauren W.

Final proof and envelope in my office window!

They're here! Printed at McCarthy Print in Austin. 

But they look like this...I had some gluing to do. We used rubber cement to bond the paper die-cuts. 

Lauren and I's workspace. She designed and assembled custom envelope liners in four patterns! 

Coasters were pressed between particle board to seal and flatten.

Let there be coasters! Stuffing and stamping with my nerdy database.

Testing the results.

Off they go to our guests!

Wedding dress is here!!!!

A month early! Going to try it on at Unbridaled Saturday morning! Hip hip hooray!

Save-the-dates are out!

Be on the lookout!

Also, here is the latest workout:

Weeks #7 and #8

• 40 minutes of aerobic activity at least three times a week
• 3 sets of 10 stomach crunches
• 2 sets of 10 push-ups

Happy fall! If only it felt like it...

Seen on Bridal Bar

Wedding News

Hey, party people! I've been gone so long! I just thought I'd give you a little update on wedding things.

Lauren W. and I have been working on the save the dates - totally custom - and they will be in your mailbox soon!!

Bridesmaids dresses have been ordered!

Invitations are being finalized!

Rehearsal dinner location has been decided!

So many exclamation points, so little time. This weekend I'm working on getting our guests some hotel rooms and addressing and sending the save the dates. (Wedding) Life is good. I'm gonna try very hard to post more...

P.S. Courtney and Nick are bigtime. Their wedding was featured on one of my favorite blogs, Love and Lavender. Check it out here!

P.P.S. Check out this AMAZING dress!

JLM Couture gown from The Bride's Guide

Wedding Workout

For the next two weeks! Get on it people (and me)!

Weeks #5 and #6

• 40 minutes of aerobic activity at least three times a week
• 2 sets of 10 stomach crunches
• 1 set of 10 push-ups

Centerpieces galore!

Style Me Pretty

Kyle Hale Photography

The Sweetest Occasion 

Style Me Pretty

100 Layer Cake

Happy October!

Good news is it's starting to feel like Texas fall; we've been having really lovely weather lately. Bad news is my allergies are outta control and I didn't do my workout plan last week b/c I was busy, busy. Here is this week's workout to remind all of us ;-) 


Week #4: 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least three times a week


Ok, well, I feel like I already do that, but I need to get to the gym! 

In wedding-related activities, Lauren W and I have been getting my save the date out the door. It is so cute and I can't wait for everyone to get one! Also, I hear my bachelorette party is in the works. We'll be going to New Orleans in March and I'm super pumped! Matt and the boys will be going to viva Las Vegas (be good)!

Hope everyone has an awesome week! I'll be looking forward to ACL this weekend!

Naomi Murrell

Updates all around!

Hola, familia y amigos! I felt a nagging urge to post so here I am! Life has been so busy lately with work, social life, college football, allergies, and wedding and I don't see any slowing down in the foreseeable future!

As for the wedding, I've been investigating hotels in the area and will hopefully have a block of rooms soon - all information to be posted on our Knot site in good time. Also, we've been pinning down rehearsal dinner information. Last week Lauren W showed us a rough draft of the wedding invitation - Matty and I love it so much, it's perfect, and we're keeping it a big surprise! Today, I get to see a draft of the save the date! Ah, one more - we've got all the bridesmaids in dresses! I know I keep saying this, but they're gonna look real cute!

Social life is promising to be very fabulous this week with Courtney and Nick's wedding right around the corner! I am so excited to be spending the weekend with all of my bestest friends along with performing my hostess duties.

Today, Mama and Steve are coming for a visit - always love having visitors in Austin! Have a good week, everyone, and cross your fingers for that cooler weather!

I'll leave you with this cute picture!