Our entrance.

We entered our reception to the Lion King's theme song :) and we were wearing the sunglasses we gave our wedding party as part of their gifts:


After I passed my flowers along, we began our first dance:


The song was "I love you because" by Johnny Cash:



And you know what? Remember those dance classes we spent our time and money on?? Well, we didn't use the lessons at all. But it's okay because we had fun and don't regret the time or money spent. But we decided right before our entrance that we would just move around and do a couple twirls -- and it worked out just perfectly. Honestly... my dress was too fluffy to dance like we practiced in class. We didn't really take that into consideration. So if you're taking classes make sure you think about "your look".

After our dance we went right to our sweet heart table -- notice our LOVE banner?



I think my favorite part of our table besides the love banner was that we used our toasting flutes from our wedding china! I loved seeing it on the table!

:)

Purchases, dancing & weather

I went to the mall in search of a rehearsal dinner dress and got sidetracked by my coupons for Victoria's Secret. Of course, the coupons didn't end up helping me at all since they were those tricky ones that only let you do this or that in a specific way. But, I was pretty excited with my purchases. :)


We're still waiting for our diploma from dance class. I got some questions after my last post and I have to admit that I loved going to dance with Sean. I've never taken dance -- ever. It's really not my thing. I learned a lot and it was really fun to go together and have something fun to do that didn't really seem like "wedding planning" -- while we did it... but in actuality it was something wedding related that Sean participated in 100%.

I would definitely suggest doing it. Even if you both know how to dance. We were horrible in the beginning. And now I feel more confident. Not to say that I'm a pro -- far from it. I'll probably still forget what to do and lead the way... but at least I learned that's my personality. :)

Tomorrow marks a big day. Wanna know why?

Well, not only does our countdown switch to SINGLE-DIGITS -- BUT!

The 10 day weather forecast will finally show what will be going on with mother nature on 16th. Oh yeah. BIG DAY.

Dancing.

I'm proud to say that Sean and I have officially "graduated" from our dance class. This is not to say that after our first dance we'll be able to audition for Dancing with the stars. No, no.

I'm pretty horrible. I'm a bad listener, I forced myself not to lead and I have no coordination. For real. Sean's pretty great. :)

We're slowing confirming vendors, and paying them so that they show up on the 16th.

It's pretty stressful & weird.

That's all for now.

Dirty Dancing.

Sean and I have picked our first dance song. Yay!

However, the other night we tried to dance to it... and we need help! Serious assistance...

Okay, we know how to sway as if we were at a middle school dance... and we know how to move as if we were at a club. But that "happy medium"... of dancing at our own reception with all eyes on us... we can't find it.

Luckily, last winter while I was attending bridal show upon bridal show I must have put my email down for a company that offers dance classes to couples. Fate? I think so.

The company is Boston Ballroom Dance Center and they are offering a "wedding crash course" dance class Feb. 13 for $125 a couple.

Unfortunately, I don't quite think I'm ready to venture out into the world of dance (never having taken a single dance class) with a group of complete strangers.

So private lessons... here we come!

It costs $400 per couple to have 5 private dance lessons including 1 introductory class. I'm pretty sold...

I mean, even though I'd love for our dance to be choreographed like the last dance in Dirty Dancing... I don't think it'll happen. And I'm okay with that.