A Week After the Engagement...

I have made the solemn promise, both inwardly and out loud to many people, that I will not become a Bridezilla. For one thing, Brandon and I don't have the budget to support any diva-like behavior from me. For another, nobody likes a rotten bride.

Nevertheless, given my let's-get-this-going nature, I have started full-force planning our wedding. That's right: and we got engaged last week. I just can't stand the idea of leaving things to the last minute, so I'd rather get as much out of the way now as I possibly can. Plus, if you're early in the process and generally relaxed about the outcome, it can be pretty fun.

The deets so far are as follows:

Planning on an August 1st, 2009 wedding.
It will be held in Washington, GA.
We're planning to have the ceremony (and possibly the reception) in one of the non-Baptist churches in town.
Maid of Honor: Hayley Colvard (who has yet to be asked whether she will accept this honor, but being my sister, she may have no choice)
Bridesmaid: Katie Jones
Hoping to have bro Troy Colvard play the piano/organ/whatever, if he's willing. I've been thinking a Kenny G-like sax solo may be in order, but Troy may disagree.
Wedding colors: Burgundy and Light Yellow

Fair warning: This will be a very casual affair. Those expecting a country club wedding filled with champagne fountains and ice sculptures will be disappointed. We are barbecue-eating, liquor-and-beer-drinking, craft-making, Wal-Mart-shopping folks. No, I won't be duct-taping the dress, but neither of us have any intention of making this wedding the bane of anyone's existence. This is meant to be a fun celebration of our love and commitment, and that's how we hope to keep it!

Brandon and I chose our wedding colors over the weekend, when Katie came to visit. She's been an amazing help, and a huge reason we've started the planning process so soon. Katie lives in the A-T-L most of the time, and we'll be planning everything from New York. Katie and my mom have been instrumental in giving ideas and offering help wherever needed.

Naturally, since my best friend was visiting and probably won't be back up here until May, we had to go dress shopping. And let's be frank: that's the most fun of this whole process, minus, perhaps, the cocktail and cake tasting. While Brandon was at work, Katie and I headed to David's Bridal today to test the waters... and we left with the perfect dress! I know, I know. I'm hasty. But it's beautiful! I'll leave the design to the imagination, but I think it's wonderful.

More details to follow in the coming months. While it's unreasonable to think that this wedding won't bring its share of stress, it's Brandon's and my goal to make it as simple a process as can be hoped for. Wish us luck!