Ring shopping

Chris and I went today to a gemstone mine to get my wedding/engagement ring.
(He had hand-carved a wooden engagement ring previously, but it broke.)

We spent quite some time looking at the rings and I could see the irritation on the lady's face who was helping us. She said I was very indecisive. The thing is - don't rush me when I am choosing a ring that I will wear for the rest of my life, a ring that shows the love and commitment that Chris and I have for each other. I tried on rings, some weren't right, others were too small. Then just as we were about to give up, I saw it. Now I had been staring at the same ring section for a while and only saw this ring at the last minute.

You're supposed to look at a ring and think "That's it, that's my ring!"

Now I have largish hands with long fingers, so wanted a ring that was bigger, but still feminine. I have always wanted a green gemstone (for it's healing properties) and green means growth; and no diamonds (from watching the movie Blood Diamond).

I then saw it. Tried it on and my heart fluttered with excitement.

It is silver with two joining bands and an oval Peridot gemstone (green) with a unique design. That is what a wedding/engagement ring should be - it should be unique. People you know should look at your ring and think "That's so you." It should be personal. My ring is all of this. Chris and I couldn't have picked a more perfect ring. I am glad we went through this experience together.

I keep staring at it over and over again. I keep smiling when I do.

I am the happiest and most luckiest woman in the world.

Thank you my-hubi-to-be.

Mother knows best!

We went shopping today for the pattern and fabric for my wedding dress
From the design, the colour and the shape, my mom knows best

She's the one who knows me in and out,
and knows what will look great on me without a doubt

We picked a pattern and a unique detail that would set me apart
Her vision as to what the final look will be, is a great start

We have similar minds, along with a similar taste
My wedding dress will be done in good time, with no haste

She wants me to look beautiful, she wants me to be the perfect bride,
When she's finally made it, she'll look at me with pride

I love you mom and I always know you are right,
You'll make a beautiful dress because of your insight

Each piece will be cut with care, and every stitch made with love
This wedding dress is a gift from you, and a gift from above

Update 1

We sent out wedding invites out last night. My hands were shaking with good nerves whilst typing.

I love our invite. It's not that fancy traditional wedding invite. It's personal. It's one of those that when you look at it you think "Oh that's Stacey and Chris".

It's all real now. People know about it. The date is set.

It's hard trying to decide on the wedding guest list. Unfortunately you can't invite everyone and thus people are bound to be upset.

To all those who we could not invite, please understand. We would love to have everyone there, but with budget and wedding venue space it is just not possible. It doesn't mean we love you any less.

12' 12' 12'

The 12th of the 12th of the 12th marks a very important day in mine and Chris's life.

The day of our wedding.

I welcome you, dear friend or family member, to our wedding blog site.

With some of you being miles away and unable to be here everyday,
we hope to fill you in with our wedding happenings; planning; wedding experiences and every thing in between.

We would love to have you join us in this experience; in every moment; in every wedding bliss or wedding miss-happening. Join us by reading;following this blog or writing comments.

The count down has begun, the planning has commenced.