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Happily Ever Johnson: Updates

It has been so cold and windy lately, I'm not ready for winter lol. Well, I know I haven't updated you guys on the wedding planning lately and I wanted to have things in place before making any announcements or updates. We have decided to change venues and the wedding back to the states. It was somewhat of a mad rush to book a space. I got a little frustrated at some point because the plans were changing and I was worried about everything and if plans were going to stay concrete. I can breathe now because we officially have a venue! I felt like I was starting all over again with making appointments to visit venues, doing walk through, asking all those questions again and breaking down each price to make sure we were getting the best value and won't spend outside our budget. Our original date was not available anymore so we are now getting married in June of 2017. It was good that we have a later date so we have some more time to plan. So now it is back to deciding on center pieces, favors, escort cards, decor and so much more. The dress that I was going to purchase was not going to fit this new venue and kind of glad I didn't commit to it at the time. I started looking at dresses that I've tried on before and went out myself to try on some dresses. It was actually nice because I was able to look at the dresses and hear my opinion on them in way. And I can say that I will be saying yes to a dress! When I saw myself in the dress, I saw myself getting married in it. It was everything I was looking for and I didn't want to take it off lol! Of course you guys won't see it until the big day but I love it! I have the bridesmaid dresses picked out and the groomsmen tuxes as well. We also figured out what the groom was wearing as well! It seems like things are starting to really come together now and I'm getting excited! I am now trying to get the guest list together, collect correct addresses, figure out seating charts, invitations and so on. We also need a new hashtag for the wedding and I can't think of one lol I'm hoping I don't drive myself too crazy but glad I have the help of family and friends. I have been on Pinterest like crazy looking for ideas and have been finding some really great stuff. I just want this vision for our wedding to come together and we remember our special day forever.

See you guys Thursday!

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT MY THOUGHTS ON THE WARBY PARKER WINTER COLLECTION?


~**Drea Notes**~

I so want to do Vlogmas next year. 

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  2. Just take a breathe and all will workout. It sounds like you have loads going on, but at least the later date is better for you. I used to help planning wedding events so I know it's a lot of work. <3

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    1. Thank you so much! Yes I do have a lot going on and glad we have a little more time for everything!

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  3. I feel like picking out the venue is the most important part so I'm glad you finally have everything figured out! Glad things are coming together for you!

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    1. Yes it was important because I was basing my dress off the venue. I'm glad that part is over lol! Thank you Tanya!!

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  4. That's great to see everything's coming together for you! Can't wait to see your dress!

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    1. Thanks Jackie. I was stressing out a bit but glad things are working out!

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