Joel and I took advantage of my 1/2 day summer Fridays.  After a little lunch and some golf shopping, it was time to pick out tuxes.  This was more interesting than I thought it was going to be.  We spend time looking at different combinations.  We decided we did not like the color time options so we just brought the correct color blue color ties.  I have posted pictures in attire of what the different combinations are.  It was a little overwhelming but it was something that I am glad we started.

After tux shopping, it was time to register at Bed, Bath and Beyond.  Isn't it so much fun to scan away!  We picked out of everyday dishes and fine china.  We walked all over the store and Joel even picked out a few things he wanted as well.  We got a nice book to take home and make sure we did not miss anything.  Joel actually saw something else he wanted.  I have no clue if we register for too little or too much.  I guess we can always update.

I bought bow holders for the pew and have sent them home.  I hope they fit the pews at the chruch so we can put the sashes on them.  I also order a sash and had it sent to Wisconsin.  I hope it is all the correct color and works.  I am crossing my fingers.

Izzy got to try on her dress yesterday.  My mom said it will fit her perfect next year.  I am so excited on that one.  My mom will make a new sash for the dress.  The material is in the mail.  I cannot wait to see pictures of izzy in her flowergirl dress.

It is now less than one year until Joel and I get married.  I have realized over this last weekend that my love grows everyday for Joel.  We had an amazing weekend back in Wisconsin.  On Friday we had our engagement pictures.  It was so much fun.  We took pictures at the UW Memorial Union. We got pictures by the water, in the big Yellow chair, by the ivy.  Then we did some pictures at Allen park in Madison.  I cannot wait to see the pictures.  I really like our photographer.


On Saturday we had our engagement party.  It was a casual gather at my mom's house.  We had about 50 people attend.  It was so nice to see everyone in a nice, simple setting.  We have some great pictures from the events.  I do know our wedding will not be boring!


In terms of wedding planning, not a lot got done while I was home.  It was too busy but it is not like we have a lot to do!