Wedding Brain!

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When I got engaged I was chomping at the bits to start the planning process. But it was Christmas time and everyone was busy with buying gifts, getting their shopping lists in order, and figuring out how to make it to all their places in a two day span. So, I let my wedding planning take a back seat. But I made the comment several times that come December 26, my wedding was priority and I was going to step into my long awaited spotlight.

And long awaited it has been. There's been times in my life I truly didn't think I ever would find someone worthy enough to marry and I knew I'd never settle. I'd much rather been a single woman with a lot of dogs than marry a man I wasn't completely head over heels in love with.

To say B is my miracle is even an understatement in itself.  God gave me B, and I believe that with my whole heart.  We both walked down the heartache path and ended up in each other's company by His doing, not by chance.

So, I did what I said I'd do.  I spent Christmas with our families, and then woke up on Dec. 26th with my wedding details filling my brain.  That morning I started calling, setting up appointments to go visit venues and look at different wedding details.  I wiped the dust off my wedding planner and started my dream come true.

By Dec. 29th, I'd found a venue I loved and was head over heels with excitement to be finally really planning the wedding of my dreams.  My mom was with me and she kept saying "I love it. I love it. I love it."  I sure did too.  And tears welled up in my eyes when I looked back on it as we were driving off.   On Jan. 1, I took B and my dad along on the ride and let them see the venue.  They both gave their thumbs up that yes this place was great, and affordable, and very doable (even in case of rain!)! So it was official.  I told them to change my name from tentative on the books to permanent. 

That same day I made an appointment for bridesmaid dress looking. My wedding wheels were turning and I was on cloud 9, just like I thought I'd always be when this moment came.  

I've devoted my life to Pinterest and my wedding board is massive.  I've been dreaming of things to do as far as decor and food.  I've been envisioning my wedding there with our friends and family.  I've never been so happy in my life.

This past weekend was a big weekend of accomplishments.  I traveled back to the wedding venue Saturday morning, officially paid and booked it. I came home and researched honeymoon locations, and yesterday officially booked that (for UNDER budget!) and I met with the girl who will handle my decorating.  

I feel like I'm on top of the moon with excitement and am so grateful to have a supportive group of people in my life who are excited right along with me.  I just feel SO lucky right now.  God just keeps blessing me!

I'm going to give a more in-depth post regarding our venue, but for now a sneak peek of it and our view on our honeymoon is what you'll get! ;)

The venue:
This is the back view, but isn't it gorgeous?  Perfect for my little rustic wedding! :)

My honeymoon view...Gosh, I cannot wait to be there!

PLL!

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It's finally here!!!
Everyone should know that tonight.. I'm busy. Just sayin'! ;)



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Campus Book Rental/Operation Smile

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Recently my friend Allie did a post on this very same topic.  She emailed some ladies, along with myself, and asked us to participate in this as well.

The next day I had another e-mail from the company itself asking me to participate.  So the answer was laid in front of me.

So today, I want to talk a little about Campus Book Rental.  I wish I'd had this opportunity when I was in college.  Book costs were always so high and most people have to really dig to come up with the funds to afford those books. 

Insert Campus Book Rentals.  

Just as a little intro, this is a good company.. they offer some outstanding perks, such as:
-save 40-90% off of bookstore prices
-free shipping both ways
-can highlight in the textbooks
-flexible renting periods
-we donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented.


And I'd love to touch on Operation Smile a little more.  I mean, how awesome is this organization?  Taken from their website,

"Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft — often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places these children are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can't afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a normal life."

That's where Operation Smile comes into play.  Their pages states that since 1982, more than 200,000 surgeries have been completed on children.  Don't you see how wonderful it is?

I think this company is awesome, and anyone out there looking for an affordable way of college, I'd for sure recommend this to anyone!

For more information, please watch this video at the end of this post...


I took a stab and searched for a Marketing book, since that was my major in college.  Look at the savings!  That speaks enough for itself!  And that pick you own return date is 
AWESOME!


Marketing


ISBN-13: 9780078028892
AUTHOR: Kerin, Roger A. and Hartley, Steven William
EDITION: 11
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Also available at Amazon.com

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***I did receive compensation for this review, however, all opinions are my own.***