Well I am offically insane! I found myself a pattern for a Shetland Ring Shawl that I have decided to knit myself for the reception. The shawl is designed to be fine enough to be passed through a wedding ring. I've never tried knitting something so fine but I really want to give it a try. I decided against using it as a veil for the simple fact that there is less pressure if I am finding it too difficult to get finished in time (I promise to post progress photos).

Warning to my bridesmaids: DO NOT READ THE NEXT PARAGRAPH!

I've also started work on my gifts to for my bridesmaids. I won't say more as all three of my lovely ladies are on this site and are not going to listen to my warning above. You know who you are girls!

BRIDESMAIDS MAY READ PAST THIS POINT

We have found our photographer and both Wayne and I are super happy. Our photographer has a bit of an urban edge to his photos which suits the two of us really well.

Meanwhile I'm trying find an officiant for our wedding. I have no real idea where to look for a good officiant. We aren't looking for a religious ceremony which complicates things for me just because I at least know where to find a priest! I do have a few names but with studying for my last exam (yeah I'm done on Monday!) I haven't had a whole lot of time to contact people.

My most recent problem is my dress. Yeah yeah, you say, you like to design and both you and your mother both sew, why not make it? Well that has sort of been the plan but at the same time I really don't know what I am looking for. Well I have some ideas but nothing that just screams "I am your dress".

I am judging a fashion design contest for and thought, hey why not get some fresh perspective on the whole dress thing? As a result Elysian has been wonderful by making this upcoming challenge all about my dress.

Now off I go to study, judge and make dinner!