So much more...

than I ever thought. Wedding planning, that is.  It's a lot of work, and a lot of small details that I never even thought of.  However, we got our engagement pictures done, and our photographer was WONDERFUL and (fingers crossed) will be the photographer at the wedding as well (Emily Barnhardt Photography. She's the best.) ... This is my personal favorite shot, although they were all fantastic:

I also went wedding dress shopping!!! For some reason, I was terrified about the experience (being mainly self-conscious issues, and concerned that for whatever reason, I'd look awful in everything.) but it was fantastic.  My MOH, mom, and future mother-in-law went with me to David's Bridal, and the timing could not have been more perfect.. they are currently having their giant store-wide sale, which my frugal side ADORES.  I tried on five dresses, but after I put on the 2nd dress, nothing else could compare.  It's simple, elegant, and fit me like a glove--virtually no alterations, only making it so the dress can bustle. Because I know Mr. IT doesn't read this, here's a picture.  Very basic, but I love it:

Other than that, things are slow on the crafting front.  I'm scheming up ideas as to what I can and cant DIY for the wedding, and I'm working on my (affectionately named) unicorn-barf blanket.  It's a 12-point star pattern, and works up very quickly.  I love patterns like that. 

Stay warm, readers! Winter is getting chilly up in my part of the country.  What I wouldn't give to be in a warmer place...

xoxo!