29 days until the big day, and Chris and I have so much going on!
Chris and I are done with school next week. Woo! College graduates!
We move into our new house May 18 (more details to come I promise.)
I might have a job come next week (again, more details to come.)
My parents come to Phoenix a week before the wedding! I am so excited to see them, and then my best friend, Tiffany, comes into town that week as well.
Then we have the wedding on May 29, 2010
What a busy month! This will probably be the busiest month of both Chris and my lives :-)
One of the awesome things about our wedding date getting closer is the wedding gifts are beginning roll in. We have been blessed with amazing family and friends, who have been spoiling us with presents. We just received our bedding off our registry. I am so excited to put it in our new bedroom. Our friend Elise (who set Chris and I up in high school) sent us a beautiful spice rack. I cannot wait to cook yummy meals for Chris with those spices, and I will always think of her when I use it. Please keep Chris and I in your thoughts and prayers this month. We seem to have our heads on straight now, but we might go a little crazy in a few weeks!
In high school I would doodle my name Theresa Dickerson all over my notebook. But now that in month I will become Theresa Dickerson I learning how difficult it is to change your name. I wish I could just doodle it on a marriage license and that would be all.
According to Knot.com here is all the things you need to do to change your name:
1. Get Proof Arm yourself with a certified marriage license -- be sure it has a raised seal, which means it's authentic. Call the office where your license was filed to get copies if they aren't automatically sent to you.
2. Set Social Security Straight Contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213; an automated system will talk you through the name change process. Your new card will be free -- if you're contacted by a company that claims to do this for a fee, don't buy it. These companies have nothing to do with the SSA and should be reported to authorities.
3. Motor on Down to the DMV Visit the Department of Motor Vehicles, which requires you to make a personal appearance (read: wait in line). Bring a book to read and every form of identification you can lay your hands on. No matter what, do not forget your certified marriage license.
4. Fill in the Blanks Once you have a social security card and driver's license in your married name, other changes should be fairly easy. Some institutions only require a phone call; others may ask for a copy of your marriage certificate or social security card. Be sure to notify:
Friends and family
Employers/payroll
Post office
Phone company and other utilities
Banks and other financial institutions
Credit card companies
Schools and alumni associations
Voter registration
And don't forget to get your new name on these documents as well:
Passport (Do not do this before the wedding -- your passport name must match the name on your ticket and all other travel documents! It's easier to take your honeymoon with your maiden name.)
Mortgages and leases
Wills
Insurance policies
Magazine subscriptions
I need my passport for our honeymoon so I cannot change my name until after the cruise, but I am not looking forward to doing all this. Maybe I should convince Chris to change to Christopher Pace. Oh, that has a nice sound :)
If you bring a little item our bride you would please.
Wrap it in tissue paper, and your name do not tell
It's just a little something to wish her well.
Wine plus a few of my greatest friends equals an amazing bridal shower. My friends Vicki and Kali threw me a Wine and Baking themed bridal shower on Friday night. These girls went all out. Each of the guests brought a bottle of wine, which was covered so we could not see the label. We did a wine tasting and chose our favorite and least favorite wine. The girls had also prepared a delicious spread of bread, cheese, sandwiches and other finger foods. Since I am known amongst my friends as the baker, they all brought me their favorite recipes and other baking supplies. As a little joke they made me make brownies for the party at party.
They also got creative with the games. They asked Chris 40 questions about himself, and I had to see how many I could answer correctly about him. As much as I truly love Chris I did terrible answering the questions.
Let's just say at my bridal shower we ate, drank and we were very merry! Thank you to my amazing friends for such a wonderful evening!!!
I have been blessed with my friends and family throwing showers for me. My sister, Mom, cousin and my Aunt threw me a shower last summer. They did a kitchen theme. All the games had to do with Kitchen items or Chris and I. And they tied in my colors blue and yellow into everything! Chris' mom and sister-law, Kim (who is also my bridesmaid) threw a Breakfast at Tiffany's themed shower. Kim and Eva were very creative with the favors, the cake and the games. Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of my favorite movies, and it was so amazing to have it be my bridal shower theme.
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As I approach May my excitement continues to grow! I graduate from Arizona State University on May 14th!!!! I am getting married on May 29th!!!!!! I leave for my honeymoon on June 4th!!!!! And hopefully I will come home to a job (fingers crossed my job interviews go well.)
This week Chris and I are working on getting all our wedding appointments scheduled.
Chris and I are going to Men's Wearhouse with the Groomsmen this Saturday. I am excited to see the boys in their tuxes!
I am trying to make rehearsal dinner invitations, but they keep getting pushed aside by homework.
We also have to get the headcount in to the florist, baker and the resort by May 8. (So if you are reading this and have not RSVP please do.) :-)
I have two meeting with potential employers next week. I am excited to meet with them and discuss where I might fit in with their companies. I just hope these meetings will result in a job. I really love working in the PR/Marketing field, and I do not want to have to work at Walmart.
That is all I have for now! I will keep you posted as I venture into May!
Please keep Chris and I in your thoughts and prayers this month. We seem to have our heads on straight now, but we might go a little crazy in a few weeks!
