Now that we are at the six months and counting mark it's time to start thinking about the type of cake we would like at our wedding. I've been a big fan of naked wedding cakes throughout the planning process but Abe isn't totally into them. The drawback with these cakes is that they look amazing when all the layers match in color, so having more than one flavor is kind of out.

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The other option is a classic cake with beautiful white buttercream icing and flowers. Abe likes this option because it would allow us to have several different flavors...and who doesn't like more icing? I especially like the cakes with adorable little polka dots and maybe a monogram!

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Our baker can do either type of cake so really the decision is up to us! Now just to decide which we like the most. Either way we will have a delicious cake on a beautiful cake stand (like the ones below from BHLDN) at our wedding!

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Today marks six months to the date of our wedding! 

This months to-dos:

Book Florist (we found one we like but want to visit one more before deciding)*
Find DJ and book one*
Send Save the Dates (they should be delivered in the next few days)*
Choose bridesmaids dresses*
Plan rehearsal dinner/find location*
Start on the registry
Think about day after brunch (do we want to have one?)
Music for cocktail hour
Hire day of wedding planner (DONE! And I'm super happy with my decision) 

(*these are from last month, oops)

Obviously we are still behind...can't ever be caught up on to-dos (haha).

In other news, this past week Abe and I finally rounded up all of our guests addresses (what a pain) and we ordered our Save the Dates! We found a design on Minted that we both loved and personalized it with a few of our most loved engagement photos.

Celebratory Comfy Cow after ordering our Save the Dates!

My mom and I went to Macy's and she was able to get some of the Fiestaware that we had previously registered for on a super sale. I printed off our registry and couldn't stop laughing at how long it was!

Our registry is as tall as me!

We have lots to do this month but since we have hired a day of coordination duo I'm feeling much more relaxed about the whole thing. They have already helped me so much!

Lets get some shoes!

Anyone still get that reference (haha)? So today is all about shoes. My dress should be delivered to The Couture Closet around May/June and I start fittings in July. When I go to my fittings, I'm supposed to have my wedding shoes with me so they can determine the correct length for my dress. I know I want to wear some kind of flat shoe but I'm not exactly sure what I want.

Option One!

Jacks. Until earlier today (when I saw them on The College Prepster's blog) I totally forgot I could get monogrammed Jack Rogers.

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They have a navy and white version that I love (and that would work perfectly with my wedding color scheme) and how cute would it be to get my new monogram on them?!

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Option Two!

Some kind of Kate Spade flat.

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Cute. Sparkly. Bow! Technically slippers? Not so sure.

Option Three!

Something I haven't thought of...I know I've only got a few options going thus far so I've got to keep searching the internet.

Recommendations anyone?

Hey y'all! This past weekend was so fun and exciting! 

On Saturday I headed home for a bridal shower for my sweet cousin Stephanie. She and her fiancé are getting married in May and I couldn't be more excited for her! 

Later that night I came back to Louisville to go to what we thought was an art show for my cousin Erin. What we didn't know was that her boyfriend, Andy, was going to propose. We actually weren't going to go to said "art show" because our Cats were playing in the Elite Eight. Luckily my mom called me two hours before the proposal to tell us that thats what actually was happening. We quickly got ready and took an Uber downtown.

Rush girls are getting married!! (I had to beg her for this picture haha)

He set up a beautiful proposal on a roof downtown (under a tent with twinkle lights everywhere!). We weren't there for the actual proposal, but we were around immediately after she said yes! We popped champagne, had cupcakes, and danced the night away.

Erin and Andy's adorable dog Wallace was also in attendance!

I'm so excited for the happy couple and already told Erin I'd bring my collection of wedding magazines over to her apartment soon :)

This past Monday (March 23rd) Abe and I celebrated our 7 year dating anniversary! It's hard to believe that we met and started dating SEVEN whole years ago!

Here's a throwback to the first photo we ever took together! We were headed to a Phi Mu Semi Formal (the theme was Tacky Prom).

For our anniversary, Abe took me to a really cool restaurant called Game. They offer lots of different kinds of interesting meat! I had a kangaroo burger and Abe had a wild boar burger (YUM).

During dinner we talked about how exciting the next few months will be for us and how strange (but exciting) it'll be to have a whole new anniversary to celebrate next year!

Cheers to seven years and a lifetime more!

Since about October (pre engagement) I've been going to the gym to work on getting back into shape. From middle school to my senior year in college I was a distance runner. In the fall I ran 5ks with the cross country team and in the spring I'd switch to 800 M and 1600 M races on the track. I was always in awesome shape growing up but after I graduated from Transy I slacked off. Now that I have a wedding about 6 and a half months from now I've kicked up the training a notch.

I've slowly been increasing my mileage and last week I was able to finally run 3 consecutive miles without stopping. The weather has been improving here in Kentucky and Abe and I have been able to run outside. Luckily we have an awesome (and hilly) park within half a mile of our house!

In addition to running, I've been going to the YMCA and lifting weights. Usually my week looks something like this:

Monday: RUN 3 Miles and LIFT Arms

Wednesday: RUN 3 Miles and LIFT Legs

Friday: RUN 3 Miles and LIFT Back/Abs

If I'm feeling particularly excited about working out I'll add in some planks after I run and before I stretch.

So from now until October I'll be continuing my workout plan!

I'm a member of Influenster and occasionally receive free samples of products to test and review. This past month I got a package containing the new Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel. This product is meant to "quench dry skin and keep it looking smooth, supple and hydrated day after day" according to Neutrogena's website.

It has a water based formula and absorbs quickly into the skin. I've been using this for a few weeks and have really enjoyed it thus far. I put it on my face after cleansing my skin in the evening (especially after using my Clarisonic). It has a thick consistency and reminds me of the Clinique Moisture Surge (but at a much better price point).

Overall I give this product two thumbs up. I love the smell and it has really hydrated my dry winter skin!

**I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.