The Where & When . . . And My Ladies ❤

So... I'm sick.

And have been for the past week now.. It's been a bunch of sore throat, phlegm, no voice, congestion, coughing, etc. I know, total yuck-o... 

Anyhow, I tried to ignore it and go to work (I'm not very good at the whole "resting" thing), but it's still kicking my butt and so here I am... forcibly convalescing on the sofa.

I really haven't felt much like blogging after work this week, but figured I'd squeeze one in today since I'm laying low.  I thought a wedding update was in order.  :)

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Well we've finally chosen a venue, and with that, a date!

from here

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It's going to be at the Davis Islands Garden Club this October.  Yay!  Brian and I love Florida around that time of year, warm but breezy (great golfing weather!), and we are so excited that we were able to book a venue with indoor and outdoor spaces during that time.  Meant to be??  I think, yes.  :)

After the venue was secured, I asked three very lovely ladies to stand next to me on this most special day.  They have each impacted my life in wonderful ways and I coudn't imagine going through this without them!  Here they are...

DANA // Maid of Honor

 My sister, my love.  Dana is a talented, hard-working, fun-loving, silly-face who loves helping animals and people.  It's been almost 28 years (I still remember looking at her through the glass at the hospital), and though there wasn't always rainbows and sunshine, there was always LOVE.  We learned life lessons and experienced fun times. Been togther, through thick and thin. We've recently grown closer as friends and I can't wait to see our friendship blossom even more! I'm so proud of the woman she has become and so glad she said "YES!" when I asked her to be my Maid of Honor.  ❤

ROXANNE // Bridesmaid

Roxanne is my longest girlfriend.  We met at the ripe old age of 4, and though the journey has had bends and forks in the path, we have rekindled our friendship over the past 2 years and are closer than ever. Roxanne is a motivated go-getter and she inspires me every day to keep challenging myself and to never give up what I want from life.  She's also a fellow lover-of-golf, a stylish, wise, independent woman.  She's also the best at giving great advice! For all of this I am thankful to know her and have her as my friend and now bridesmaid. ❤

  

KATIE // Bridesmaid

 

I first met Katie in middle school and we become fast friends..we also became Katie² (yes, we thought this was funny & awesome at the time..lol).  We lost touch during college for a bit but reconnected once we both moved back to town.  Katie has a nurturing, warm-hearted nature and is always thinking of others.  I think that's what makes her such a great momma to Wyatt.  She is also fantastically hilarious which keeps us laughing until our sides hurt. I always leave our meetings with a smile and I truly cherish that. It wasn't hard to know I wanted her by my side on this special day. ❤

Well, that's it...my three best ladies.  :)

So blessed to have them and excited they've agreed to join me on this journey.  Hopefully, my sickness will subside soon, because there's a lot to do!