soon to be sHv

Well, this is cool. We all know how obsessed I am with my monogram -- getting a new one is kind of a big deal to me. Luckily, the future mother-in-law has made sure that I have nothing to fear.

Tumblers with these beautiful initials will be floating all around the wedding reception. In NAVY blue too!

Finally, got a koozie proof nailed down. It makes me feel so much better to be checking things off this wedding list so far in advance -- the more time I have to sit back and enjoy this engagement the better! 

xo,

Shans

What a Weekend!

Friday afternoon could not have been any better -- the boss called me at noon and said ,"hey, wanna go home early?" It took all of my self control not to hang up on him and run straight out the door. We enjoyed some Lowcountry Boil by the water with friends and indulged in a few Shocktop Rasberry Wheat Beers (our new favorite) with some great friends. 

Saturday was pretty sweet -- starting with a wedding cake consultation at 10am. It could not have gone better. They were so easy to work with, and we chose some delicious flavors for our 4 tiers of heaven! 

We made a huge Sam's Club shopping trip to stock up on some of the essentials, and rushed home to get ready for the Gehlken Wedding! The ceremony and reception could not have been more beautiful -- Mrs. Gehlken was stunning in her lace gown and the rainy skies cleared just in time for a stunning reception on the harbor at Alhambra Hall. Coleman and I had a fantastic time -- it is hard to believe that it will be our turn before we know it -- just a little over a year to go! 

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend as well! 

xo, 

Shans

Double Trouble

Double dates are so fun -- any date is fun, but grouping up with another couple adds...TWICE the excitement. Coleman and I try to get together with another couple at least once a week for supper. It adds a little spice the hum drum of supper at home every week night. Usually we try to have a couple over to go to someone's house for a nice home made meal with some added company.

One of Coleman's oldest buddies and his wife live right across the island from us, and it is so nice to get together with them. Meghan is a tremendous help in preparing me for the life that is to come, and she always has the best wedding planning advice! Last night we switched things up a bit and went out for supper instead of having it at one of our homes -- we ventured down the road to one of Coleman's favorite spots (1 of 4 places to eat on James Island) Smokey Oak Taproom. They have great bbq which Coleman loves and a great selection of wheat beers which I love, although last night was $2 margarita night sooo...we can all pretty much guess what ended up in front of me. Tequila!

That's all for now! Beginning an exciting weekend tonight with a Junior League drop in -- I am so excited to finally have the opportunity to get involved in something again. After graduation and life as a Zeta ended, I kind of didn't know what to do with myself. Cross your fingers I will love these ladies as much as I loved my Zeta sisters.

Spring has Sprung

Happy first day of Spring! With a high of 84 in Charleston today, it is no secret that Spring has sprung up in full force, and with it came the pollen. UGH. It is absolutely awful -- woke up with itchy eyes and a tremendous headache -- took allegra and advil, and this headache is still hanging around. I can only pray that this is not a glimpse into what the whole summer will be like. I don't think I will make it! Spring and I are officially in a love hate relationship.

Nothing new in wedding world for now -- cake tasting this weekend. YUM!

Registry Fun

Who knew making a registry could be so fun?!? For a shopaholic like myself, this couldn't be any better. I get to walk around a store with a magic scanner and pick out all of the things I love and all the things I think Coleman might like.

Cake stands, picture frames, monograms galore. Life can't get much better than this. We are currently registered at Pottery Barn, Bed Bath and Beyond, and myregistry.com, which may be the best invention yet. Myregistry.com links all of your registries to one site for items from smaller companies that do not offer bridal registries. There you can find the most beautiful Blue Mare Vietri plates that go right along with my nautical obsession. Check it out -- just visit myregistry.com and search for Coleman and I, April 6, 2013, and you are sure to find us. Simple as that!

Trying to blast through this uneventful Friday at work, and then I'm on the road with dad to St. Augustine to visit Grandaddy, Aunt Brenda, Uncle Jim, and the cousins. It will be the first time I have seen them since Coleman added this ring to my finger, and I more than excited at another opportunity to show it off for the first time -- new manicure in tow and all. Poor Colemy will be stuck on a yacht in Beaufort all weekend -- what a life he lives.

Have a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day weekend!!

Changing things up

The life of a full-time bride to be is a busy one. I have decided for the next year or so I WILL blog more frequently for no other reason than the pure enjoyment of my dear friend, Marla. However, things will be a little different this time around. Small posts updating you on life -- not all of life -- but what I can find time to share. Hope you enjoy!