100 days til the wedding is here...
100 days til it's here...
You take one down, pass it around,
99 days til the wedding is here...
99 days til the wedding is here...
99 days til it's here...
You take one down, pass it around,
98 days til the wedding is here...
It has become my signature phrase, but... HOLY CRAPBALLS, ladies & gents... We've reached the two digit mark for the wedding date. T-minus 98 days and counting...
Thanks for all the fabulous compliments on the engagement photos! You're all liars, but thank you anyways! Hahahaha - j/k!! We are definitely blessed to have found an amazing photographer like Trista.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Engagement photo shoot teaser...
…a little teaser from our photographer's blog... she said she would send the rest in a couple of weeks… (I still hate my smile)
http://www.tristalerit.com/blog/index.php?link=1212&cat=3
(This link should take you directly to our shoot, but if not, look for "Annaliza & Cory: Engaged")…
http://www.tristalerit.com/blog/index.php?link=1212&cat=3
(This link should take you directly to our shoot, but if not, look for "Annaliza & Cory: Engaged")…
Ready for my close up...
... or not...
Again with the taking of pictures and sucking at it... I really should find a stand in to do my pictures for me. Not only am I shy... but I feel like I have a not-so-cute smile, I have more gums than I know what to do with.
As some of you know, we took our engagement photos on Monday. We took them over in the Newport Back Bay. We didn't want to do the typical beach pics that everybody else does. Walking in the waves, your jeans all wet, sand up in your unmentionables because you had to sit in it for what feels like forever and a day. Cory wanted to do something "outdoorsy", something that reminded him of back home... so this was the closest we could come up with. And it ended up being a gorgeous location... filled with trails that went through tall brush, flowers, a couple of wooden bridges over some tiny creeks, very rustic! Of course, I was scared as all hell. I'm not good at being the center of attention. So, I made Cory stop at a liquor store on the way out to pick me up a little liquid courage. Since we left from work, we had to change in the car... that was fun. Imagine trying to go from jeans and a sweater to a dress, with bikers and people passing by. Anyhoo, it was great! We had to do the whole stare into each other's eyes, walk while holding hands, he had to pick me up and twirl me around, we even had to kiss (go ahead and gag). I have to admit, Cory is extremely handsome, and unbelievably photogenic... I'm a lucky lass. Me? It takes some work, but thanks to the brilliant make up stylings of Cat and Jax (aka - our lils), I looked pretty darn cute, if I don't say so myself. And that RARELY happens, SO THANKS CAT AND JAX! I also have to thank Trista, our photographer... she told me beforehand that she would make this a comfy photo shoot and that she would take care of us... and she did. She tried her darndest to make me look sexxay in some pics (god bless her), but I'm pretty sure my akwardness took over.
When all is said and done, we are very excited to see the pics. Trista is awesome and said she will have the pics posted in only a couple of days! Stay tuned...
Tonight, we are meeting with the officiant, Reverend Christopher, to go over the ceremony and his ideas. Should be fun... although, it doesn't help that I am battling a horrible case of sinus congestion and an ear infection... an ear infection - what am I, 5? Cory was trying to get me to stay home from work today and work from home, but there is too much to do, and of course, we have a submission today... so what am I doing... I'm blogging! Hahaha!
We got our invitations about a week ago. They are PERFECT! We are going to work on addressing them and putting them together these next couple of weeks, and they will be delivered to a mail box near you shortly after!
Other than that, things are moving along fabulously! Still on the look out for a hair/makeup stylist for me and all the ladies... got any suggestions?
Again with the taking of pictures and sucking at it... I really should find a stand in to do my pictures for me. Not only am I shy... but I feel like I have a not-so-cute smile, I have more gums than I know what to do with.
As some of you know, we took our engagement photos on Monday. We took them over in the Newport Back Bay. We didn't want to do the typical beach pics that everybody else does. Walking in the waves, your jeans all wet, sand up in your unmentionables because you had to sit in it for what feels like forever and a day. Cory wanted to do something "outdoorsy", something that reminded him of back home... so this was the closest we could come up with. And it ended up being a gorgeous location... filled with trails that went through tall brush, flowers, a couple of wooden bridges over some tiny creeks, very rustic! Of course, I was scared as all hell. I'm not good at being the center of attention. So, I made Cory stop at a liquor store on the way out to pick me up a little liquid courage. Since we left from work, we had to change in the car... that was fun. Imagine trying to go from jeans and a sweater to a dress, with bikers and people passing by. Anyhoo, it was great! We had to do the whole stare into each other's eyes, walk while holding hands, he had to pick me up and twirl me around, we even had to kiss (go ahead and gag). I have to admit, Cory is extremely handsome, and unbelievably photogenic... I'm a lucky lass. Me? It takes some work, but thanks to the brilliant make up stylings of Cat and Jax (aka - our lils), I looked pretty darn cute, if I don't say so myself. And that RARELY happens, SO THANKS CAT AND JAX! I also have to thank Trista, our photographer... she told me beforehand that she would make this a comfy photo shoot and that she would take care of us... and she did. She tried her darndest to make me look sexxay in some pics (god bless her), but I'm pretty sure my akwardness took over.
When all is said and done, we are very excited to see the pics. Trista is awesome and said she will have the pics posted in only a couple of days! Stay tuned...
Tonight, we are meeting with the officiant, Reverend Christopher, to go over the ceremony and his ideas. Should be fun... although, it doesn't help that I am battling a horrible case of sinus congestion and an ear infection... an ear infection - what am I, 5? Cory was trying to get me to stay home from work today and work from home, but there is too much to do, and of course, we have a submission today... so what am I doing... I'm blogging! Hahaha!
We got our invitations about a week ago. They are PERFECT! We are going to work on addressing them and putting them together these next couple of weeks, and they will be delivered to a mail box near you shortly after!
Other than that, things are moving along fabulously! Still on the look out for a hair/makeup stylist for me and all the ladies... got any suggestions?
Saturday, January 3, 2009
We're back...
Happy 2009!!!
Before I start, I just want to thank everyone for their well wishes on my dad's speedy recovery. We are all praying and thinking good thoughts for a full recovery and to return home soon...
We are back from our whirlwind tour back east. It was a CRAZY trip to start off, but Cory & I feel truly truly blessed to have spent the holidays with both of our families, and look forward to spending many many more...
So, with our almost 8 hour lay over in Vegas on the way out, we got into DC around 3:00am. After getting some sleep, we were able to enjoy some time with my family in Virginia... we ate a TON of filipino food, Cory sang every song imagineable on the Magic Mic. We also met up with Mike & Christine for dinner and drinks, had a blast, and can't wait to see them again...
We spent Christmas with the Smith's in PA. We got to meet Kassidy (Cory's niece) for the first time... Kassidy and I share the SAME BIRTHDAY! LIBRAS ROCK!
I got to meet a bunch of Cory's high school friends at a lil holiday party. We had a blast... and I beat Cory at flip cup. HA! Next, we drove to NY to do the "meeting of the parents". That went splendidly! We met up in Rockefeller Plaza and took them over to our jeweler ("LC") in the city to pick out our wedding bands. Then we went to Virgil's for lunch. It really was a great time! I'm so happy that our families are so down to earth and get along fabulously.
We had our engagement party at Shirley's house in Garden City (Long Island).
Cory saw his first lechon. YUMMY! We all got to listen to the Meghan's and Mrs. Smith's wonderful singing talents... and my mom and her sisters danced to "Dancing Queen"... good times!
I also revisited my fear of being the center of attention while we were cutting the engagement cake. I SWEAR, I have NO CLUE how I am going to be the bride... I'll need a xanax or something. Everyone looking at us, taking pictures, hitting the utensils on the champagne glasses expecting us to smooch... I'm sweating profusely just thinking about it...
After that, we drove down to Philly to spend the night at Mark & Erin's. I finally got to try a real philly cheesesteak... we had Geno's - that's the one with the lights out in front! It was pretty good... although, I think Erin and I enjoyed the cheese fries much more! Hahaha!
(There are some adorable pics of my family and the Meet the Parents are on my mom's camera, and I will add some as soon as she sends them!!!)
After that, you know the rest. We were able to celebrate NYE with my dad in the hospital before he went to sleep. I'm so thankful for that! We got home New Years Day, and are exhausted...
So, now we are back in wedding mode. This month is already packing a punch! We have to schedule a meeting with Sweet Layers in Temecula (our cake people), the officiant, we also have our engagement photo session later this month. Rumor has it that the bridesmaids dresses are here, so I can't wait to see those! I'm still watching Say Yes To The Dress (still), and all the horror stories of the dresses not fitting right, wrong dresses, wrong colors... and I'm starting to panick (again) about my dress. Cory really wishes that I would stop watching these shows... yeah right! I probably shouldn't tell him that I have to see Bride Wars! We are still debating on where to go for our honeymoon... Tahiti, St. Lucia... something totally different? I DUNNO! We're going to look up more destinations. Anyhoo, this weekend, we are ordering the invitations (and everything that goes along with that), hopefully booking the rehearsal dinner location... and loads of other errands that we have fallen behind on since we were on vacation.
Until next time...
http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/AnnalizaVictoria&CorySmith
Before I start, I just want to thank everyone for their well wishes on my dad's speedy recovery. We are all praying and thinking good thoughts for a full recovery and to return home soon...
We are back from our whirlwind tour back east. It was a CRAZY trip to start off, but Cory & I feel truly truly blessed to have spent the holidays with both of our families, and look forward to spending many many more...
So, with our almost 8 hour lay over in Vegas on the way out, we got into DC around 3:00am. After getting some sleep, we were able to enjoy some time with my family in Virginia... we ate a TON of filipino food, Cory sang every song imagineable on the Magic Mic. We also met up with Mike & Christine for dinner and drinks, had a blast, and can't wait to see them again...
We spent Christmas with the Smith's in PA. We got to meet Kassidy (Cory's niece) for the first time... Kassidy and I share the SAME BIRTHDAY! LIBRAS ROCK!
I got to meet a bunch of Cory's high school friends at a lil holiday party. We had a blast... and I beat Cory at flip cup. HA! Next, we drove to NY to do the "meeting of the parents". That went splendidly! We met up in Rockefeller Plaza and took them over to our jeweler ("LC") in the city to pick out our wedding bands. Then we went to Virgil's for lunch. It really was a great time! I'm so happy that our families are so down to earth and get along fabulously.
We had our engagement party at Shirley's house in Garden City (Long Island).
Cory saw his first lechon. YUMMY! We all got to listen to the Meghan's and Mrs. Smith's wonderful singing talents... and my mom and her sisters danced to "Dancing Queen"... good times!
I also revisited my fear of being the center of attention while we were cutting the engagement cake. I SWEAR, I have NO CLUE how I am going to be the bride... I'll need a xanax or something. Everyone looking at us, taking pictures, hitting the utensils on the champagne glasses expecting us to smooch... I'm sweating profusely just thinking about it...
After that, we drove down to Philly to spend the night at Mark & Erin's. I finally got to try a real philly cheesesteak... we had Geno's - that's the one with the lights out in front! It was pretty good... although, I think Erin and I enjoyed the cheese fries much more! Hahaha!
(There are some adorable pics of my family and the Meet the Parents are on my mom's camera, and I will add some as soon as she sends them!!!)
After that, you know the rest. We were able to celebrate NYE with my dad in the hospital before he went to sleep. I'm so thankful for that! We got home New Years Day, and are exhausted...
So, now we are back in wedding mode. This month is already packing a punch! We have to schedule a meeting with Sweet Layers in Temecula (our cake people), the officiant, we also have our engagement photo session later this month. Rumor has it that the bridesmaids dresses are here, so I can't wait to see those! I'm still watching Say Yes To The Dress (still), and all the horror stories of the dresses not fitting right, wrong dresses, wrong colors... and I'm starting to panick (again) about my dress. Cory really wishes that I would stop watching these shows... yeah right! I probably shouldn't tell him that I have to see Bride Wars! We are still debating on where to go for our honeymoon... Tahiti, St. Lucia... something totally different? I DUNNO! We're going to look up more destinations. Anyhoo, this weekend, we are ordering the invitations (and everything that goes along with that), hopefully booking the rehearsal dinner location... and loads of other errands that we have fallen behind on since we were on vacation.
Until next time...
http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/AnnalizaVictoria&CorySmith
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