It's Been 2 Weeks!

Already?!  I still don't really feel like a married woman.  Our license hasn't come back yet so my name hasn't "officially" changed.  Kind of annoying, because I'd really like to get all of that out of the way ASAP.  Do you know how much easier it will be to write a check without saying, "Matt, don't forget to sign this before you leave tomorrow."?

But it was a gorgeous day.  I can't believe I cried so much!  I really thought I'd be able to hold it together a little better.  Hopefully the photographer got better shots than this:

My poor dad is trying not to lose it while I am in the process of losing it.  Matt's co-workers commented on how entertaining it was watching me try NOT to cry.  Lovely.

Once I started saying my vows, especially the, "I Marie take you, Matthew as my husband," I choked up a little, but it was smooth sailing after that.  Here, we're married!  I'm still a little nervous/shy, so I'm looking down, but so excited that part is over...you can even see my shoes!

By the time we make it into the reception, I am just so genuinely happy to be Matt's wife.  He fills me with such love and life and I am so grateful for him.  Sounds cliche' but he really does make me a better person and I so look forward to the years to come.  Are you all done gagging?

I think once I start to get the photographer's pictures back I will do a weekly posting of wedding fun!

Wordless Wednesday-Bermuda!

Horseshoe Bay Beach = Heaven
You should all try to get here one day...this beach is spectacular!

Officially Mrs. "Duke"

Yep I'm a married woman!  "Duke" is what everyone calls my HUSBAND (so bizarre to say that!), it's a shorter version of his uber-Polish last name....which I now get the privilege of using for the rest of my life :o)

Quick summary:
Matt was just the most handsome thing on 2 feet on Friday, I cried like a baby walking down the isle (darn it, I really thought I'd be OK), the vows were so romantic...traditional and unique to us at the same time, our photographer was taking some gorgeous shots ( I didn't even look like myself in his camera!), the weather was hot, but PERFECT, reception was AMAZING, but went too fast!, I danced my tushy off...so did Matt!, I felt the most beautiful I've ever felt, my sister gave the BEST wedding toast I have ever heard (I hope she posts it so you can all laugh & cry like we did,, my super shy brother got on the mic and toasted us as well which I thought was just the sweetest thing....and my feet STILL hurt, lol!!!

Off to Bermuda today!!

2 Days to Go!

I have been reading all of your lovely Blogs, but I really haven't had much time to post anything of my own!

I've been running around like a mad woman!  Ever get that feeling like you are forgetting something?  Ugh, I just can't shake it.  I wrote a bunch of lists, but it just doesn't seem like it's all there.

Anyhoo, on Saturday my sister, friend and 2 of my cousins went out for a little girl time.  We painted pottery and then had a really nice dinner at the Rattlesnake Cafe.  They have things like buffalo, ostrich, and alligator.  I was not that adventurous, I had the chicken tacos...mmm.  I want to take Matt there, he'd really like it.  The watermelon margarita was SO good.  Then we met up with the guys later in the night and hung out at the bar (walking distance from my house...woot).  I had a little more to drink then usual...and felt it the next morning.  But it really was a lot of fun.

The boys are picking up their tuxes tonight and tomorrow is the rehearsal.  I'm looking forward to that.  My best friend SHOULD be in NJ by then. 

And it's looking like the weather is going to be nice after all!  So happy for that.  I know it doesn't matter, but lets not kid ourselves, we all want sunny and gorgeous on our wedding day!

Off to Bermuda on Sunday, I'll try to get pictures up as soon as I'm back!!!!!  xoxo

Hello, My name is...

...Marie, and I'm a Cosmetic-holic.

I just can't stop myself!  I see a good review of a product, or a color that I know would look fabulous on my skin and I HAVE TO HAVE IT! 

Before wedding planning, the only clutter I had on my sink was hand soap, and other usual's like toothpaste/brushes.  And probably my hair brush and flat iron.  But NOW, my sink looks like it threw up a beauty supply store.

In the last 2 days I have placed orders with MAC and ULTA, last week I bought stuff from the Clinique counter at Macy's and a primer from Sephora.  Plus all the other crap I have purchased in the last few months.  This has got to stop already!  In my mind tho, if I just buy what I want need now, it will last a while and I won't have to buy it again until it runs out.

I never and I mean NEVER was interested in make-up up until the last year.  I didn't start wearing anything until well into high school and even then it was just eyeliner and mascara.  Once in my 20's I added an eyeshadow and lip gloss, but nothing crazy, I probably had one quad from the drugstore. 

From this point forward....no more products!  Really.  I swear.

In other wedding news...my best friend/Maid of Honor is on a European vacation until the 2nd (2 days before my wedding) and I'm a tad worried about any lingering volcanic ash.  Happy Thoughts.

Food Glorious FOOD!!

Man, I am so hungry after today!

We went to our venue to choose our menu, cake and table stuff.  I knew they had a lot to pick from, but I had no idea how much we would actually be allowed to choose.  Let me just tell you, we are getting so much for our money!  Everyone keeps telling me to make sure I eat on that day...if I don't get to eat any of the cocktail hour items, I'm going to be PISSED, lol.

Mac & Cheese poppers, mini crab cakes, filet mignon on garlic croustade, herb crusted pork loin, quesadillas, and that's just the tip of the iceberg kids!

For dinner it will be a chicken and spinach ravioli appetizer, salad, chateaubriand and lobster tail for the main course (yes, both on 1 plate!) veggies and smashed red potatoes.  Holy crap!

For dessert of course there will be wedding cake (complete with our cute little squirrels on the top!), and each guest will also get 3 mini pastries on their plate :o)

I seriously can't wait!!!

Later, I discovered this awesome website you can buy gift certificates that you print from home.  Well, I found a promo code that takes 80% off the price!  I bought $120 worth of certificates for a little over $9!  The offer code is ZOO (the website Travel Zoo is offering up this sweet deal) and it's good until 5/13.  Enter it in while you are in the shopping cart..you can pay with a credit card or paypal then print and EAT!  Who knew?!  What a great way to be able to try out a new restaurant. 

Phew!  Still hungry, lol.  I think I'll go to bed now...to dream of steak and lobster.....

One Month to Go!!

I can't even believe it!

There is a lot happening already in these last few weeks.  We are having our pre-wedding meeting with our photographer to go over all the pictures we'd like taken...and final payment too.  Our ceremony/reception site has been trying to get a hold of us to make menu selections, but we've been playing phone tag.  I hate that.  And I got the call that my dress is ready to go!  I made an appointment for next Thursday so that my sister can come with me to learn how to do the bustle. 

I can not wait to see if it fits with the alterations that were done.  It should be fine, I thought that I had lost that "last 5 lbs" but apparently the new scale that I got has been lying to me this entire time!  I got on 2 of my mom's scales this morning and I am exactly the same weight.  Which is fine, but I really thought I had been working hard!  Well I have been, but just not with the results I was hoping for.  On the up side, I have calf muscles...I've never had calf muscles, lol.

Matt and I decided last night that we will not exchange wedding gifts.  We were going to, but the more we talked about it, the more we realized that we'd rather save the money and start putting it towards our dream home.  We hope to start looking next year.  Condo living is just not for us anymore.  We want a big back yard and a garage and it'd be nice to not hear what our neighbors are doing at all hours of the day.  OH and we are surrounded by smokers...and with this lovely Spring weather and open windows, our condo smells like an ashtray, nice, right?  If you want to smoke, that's fine, but I have a problem when it enters our smoke-free home.

Anyway, enough of that...there are happy things ahead!!