For those of you

that wanted info about the wedding...
My mom talked to my Aunt and they're not coming. Oh, and she also said Michael and I don't need to bother coming out to CA. Wow, passive aggressive much? But, hey, everything is settled and that's what I wanted to hear.

The location is going to be the Mansion at Judges Hill which is down by UT

http://www.mansionatjudgeshill.com/

Nathan recommended it since he and Brian eat dinner there once a month through a UT discount club. Michael and I had dinner there and really liked the food and the feel of the space. It is also a boutique hotel, so we are staying there the night before and the night of the wedding. We're doing a Sunday morning since it's sooooooo much cheaper.

Here is a link to my dress. Some would say it was expensive, some would say it was cheap. After watching Say Yes to the Dress and how so many of those gowns are in the THOUSANDS, I am quite pleased with this. It's cute, it's very 'sunday morning', and the shoes are adorable. Instead of tying the ribbon in the back, Michael's mom suggested tying it in the front off to the side, and that really worked. Also, the little jacket hides my tattoos, so I won't have to put makeup on them. I'm not going to worry about my ankle tattoos...it was really the one on my arm and back that I was going to hide....it's just a little tacky in my opinion

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Lace-Tea-Length-Cap-Sleeve-Gown-9T9948_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Size-Plus-Sizes

Also, here are pictures of my amber and silver engagement ring. The dark spot you see is the black fabric behind it. The pic of it on my hand gives you a better idea of what it looks like.

Now I have the flowers, cake, and rings to figure out. I welcome all recommendations/suggestions. There are so many freaking wedding websites out there. Lately the trend is all DIY, but you know what? I don't want to DIY! I just want to show up. And, as it's a small wedding with only one attendant each, I'm just going to pay a freaking florist to do the bouquets and make it look nice. I really don't want the added stress.

Oh, and we also are going to do a registry, but I promised Nathan we'd go out shopping for that. It always helps to get another opinion. I'm hoping to get some stuff done in Sept. Wedding date is late March, so I've got time.