what i see - Chicago City Bride: August 2012

It has been 20 days since I have gotten married. It's crazy how you can spend a year and a half planning for your wedding, and then with a blink of an eye it is over.

The week before was crazy. If I could give a bride advice, it would be to take the week off before the wedding. I did, and it was a great decision. There are so many last minute things to do and my emotions were crazy. Stress was there, but I could not have been able to get through it if I had been working. Joe and I both took time off. My mom helped me run around the world to get things done and picked up. I had helpers to find out how much alcohol I needed (which I totally waited last minute for)...and helpers to help set up the cake table (my favorite part of the reception). The week before is almost a blur with all the errands and last minute things to get done. The rehearsal day was spent dropping off all the goods so the planner could take care of everything and then grabbing a quick lunch. A few of us got our nails done (which took a ridiculously long time of 4ish hours with an appointment). That meant, we were running super late to our rehearsal. We finally sped home, showered quickly and then ran to the church to practice how we were going to walk. Then, we finally relaxed for a moment and ate burgers at Fuddruckers! That place is amazing! Joe and I were blessed to have family that still joined us even though we did not cover the bill. I know it's tradition, but covering another dinner before a day that costs so much money, was just not affordable. We were grateful when most of the wedding party came. We treated everybody to cookies and then said goodbye. I have to upload all those pictures! We were still up late that night. My photographer finally emailed my engagement pictures so we sent them to walgreens, along with our here-is-what-to-do-during-the-break-between-the-rehearsal-and-ceremony handouts. haha. I'm not joking when I said there were a lot of last minute things to do! I would not have been able to handle it without my support team though!