wedding secrets

dear readers of my blog,

planning a wedding is tough stuff! there are a lot of details that go into planning, that I didn't think about until it came time to actually plan one! makes sense, right? well i am about to introduce some secrets that I have learned while planning.

secret number one: start early! the earlier you start, the more time you'll have to come across cheap ideas.

secret number two: make your own crafts! it's fun and saves money!

secret number three: talk to people! don't be afraid to talk to ten different people to see who can share their talent. there is so much planning that goes into a wedding and it's hard trying to find someone who knows how to do exactly what you're looking for.  i have been soooo incredibly blessed with people who have volunteered to help me out! here are just some of the angels in my life:

Laura North. my aunt. took my engagements even though she was feeling sick that day. put together my announcement and got me a bundle of 300 announcements with envelopes for only $75.

Fabby Soderquist. hosted a wedding cake contest. and with the help of so many wonderful people on facebook, i won a free cake! and Fabby is letting me design my own cake!

Laura Sudweeks. an amazing photographer and co-worker at Brick Oven. she is taking my bridals even though it's right before she leaves on an LDS mission. 

Candace Stevenson. sweetest girl I know. works with me at Brick Oven. not only is she willing to do my hair early in the morning, but she even offered to make me a hair clip as well. and she's really good at both those things!

Jana Alley. my best friend's sister. really good at cutting hair. for the first time, i am going to get blond highlights and know she'll do a fantastic job!

Dell Lovelace. fellow ward member and neighbor in Mapleton. offered to help my mom with setting up the reception, is throwing me a bridal shower, and is letting me use one of her daughter's veil and slip!

Teresa Johnson. my aunt's friend. she is amazing at making wedding videos and i'm so excited to see the one she is making for us!

as you can see, i have been overwhelmed with angels in my life. and there's many more of you! thank you so much to all those who have lightened my load of financial stress and just stress in general! And then there's the emotional stress, haha. I promise I'm not as stressed as I sound... thanks to all those who have been there for me emotionally as well! especially you, Ammon Lott. :) i can't wait to marry you in the temple for time and all eternity!

and secret number four: try to focus on the main goal. for me, the main goal is marrying my best friend in the temple. sometimes i still don't comprehend what i'm getting into. i mean, FOREVER is a long time! but i do know the temple is the greatest and most peaceful place on earth i could possibly get married. and i'm so glad that's where i'll be on my wedding day. knowing this has really helped me relax during the hard times.

i like this quote: "the main thing, is to keep the main thing, the main thing!"

aint that the truth!