Djs and Dresses and Cakes, Oh My!

Wedding planning is in full force over here. Mark and I have decided on a short engagement, 7/3 to 10/17! When you know you know and we both certain do! 

Now I am not one of those girls who has built up a dream wedding in my mind since I was a little girl. I've never desired to have anything big and extravagant. I  simply knew that I wanted to get married. In fact, for the past few years I've told my closest family and friends that I didn't even know if I wanted a traditional wedding and reception. Exchanging vows and having a nice dinner with the family sounded nice and easy. However, we have both had so many people love and support us over the years that it would seem wrong not to share and celebrate this awesome occasion with others.

We have decided on a small private ceremony followed by a casual, low key gathering. Think: BBQ, sweet tea, and corn hole. But with any wedding or party comes planning. I'm not going to lie, I wouldn't be upset if someone coordinated the entire day for me and just told me where to show up and when haha. We have made pretty good progress with the details by having the dj, rental company, venue, pastor, flowers and cake all lined up. This week I found myself stressed and anxious though. We still haven't figured out the specifics with food (and you know how much this girl loves to eat) and I still haven't found my dress. After sending a Snapchat of a pan that used to be full of brownies (healthy ones at least) with a caption that read, "this is what happens when you are stressed and home alone" a good friend of mine asked me what was going on. When I shared with her my anxious thoughts she was quick to remind me that those are small, unimportant details (true,  and we will at least have cake.) She told me that God wouldn't care of I showed up in jeans and the guests wouldn't care if it was a potluck meal. What is important is that we are showing up that day to affirm our love for one another and make that commitment to stand together for the rest of our lives. What's important are the loved ones that will be present to share that special day with us. This couldn't be more true.

It is so easy to get caught up in worldly things. Most of us do it and don't even realize it. I'm thankful to have a sister in Christ who can help me redirect my thoughts and keep the right perspective. I'm thankful for those moment of grace and clarity.

Here's to stress free wedding planning from here on out!