A Blonde Wedding: {Flow-ahs}

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Wednesday night I had a chance to meet with our florist for our our big consultation. Stephen's sweet momma when along for moral support and because she is good friends with the floral designer! We are using the fabulous Lisa Bobel and I couldn't be more thrilled!

We poured over tons of books and photos from her previous work and Lisa gave lots of suggestions. Needless to say, I can' wait to see the finished product of everything...I know it will be beautiful!

We narrowed it down to Caramel Antike Garden Roses (oh my stars, LOVE those) and Veronicas as fillers. I love the look of a Garden Rose because it gives the roundness and dimension of a garden rose but without the temperamental qualities (or crazy expense) of peonies, which tend to not do so well in September.

Caramel Antike Garden Rose



More garden rose goodness...


We also talked about using moss and hydrangeas for some sort of arrangement that will adorn the front doors of the church.

We will probably inject lots of color into my bouquet, just to make it different than the bridesmaids' bouquets, which will be mainly comprised of the Caramel Antike roses. I love these Piano Roses, which are also a variety of the Garden Rose.

So yes, the flowers are now situated. More importantly, Stephen's mom and I got to spend some quality time together on Wednesday and can I just say how lucky I am to have such a great mom-in-law?

Stephen's parents are actually moving to Texas at the end of the year, so it's very hard getting so attached knowing she'll be leaving soon. She really is just the sweetest lady and I can't wait to make lots of memories with her and the rest of my awesome new family in the years to come.

Speaking of awesome family, my about-to-be Sister in Law Sarah is throwing me another bridal shower tomorrow afternoon in Fort Smith! As many of you know, Sarah is the one who put Stephen up on SUYL Singles on Kelly's blog!

Lots of my girlfriends will be attending from NWA, as well as my mom and both grandmas from back home. I can't wait!

And yes, I'll probably get another dress to wear for it this afternoon...ha!

Finally, Stephen and I have been dieting and exercising SO hard lately. Last night we took pics of our progress and I'm really pleased! I've been focusing on my arms the most, so I'm happy to see some definition and tone!

Have a great weekend, girls! Be good, be safe and most of all...

Be blessed, lovelies-