the sweet life

Wedding Fun

Has it really been a month since my last post?! Yikes! Time sure does fly. I have been so busy with Wedding plans, wedding fun, and getting ready to move to Nashville!! Chris moved out of his apartment and got all moved into the townhome we will be living in together once we are married! Until then, I will be living right down the street (literally) with my good friend, Courtney!

Our townhome is PRECIOUS! Of course, the minute I saw it...I had projects running through my head! Number 1 project: Painting. This was a must. All the walls were biege..not an ugly biege at all..but I had to have some color/life put into the place. After MANY samples of paint colors from Home Depot (and Chris telling my NO MORE samples, pick the colors!!) we finally went with Sherwin Williams colors (ha, not even where we started). We picked "Sticks and Stones" for the living room...a grayish/brown/stone color is the best way to describe it. It is so warming and inviting and matches the charcoal couch Chris already had (which is not my favorite, but I will have to say it looks much better with the new color on the walls). We picked "Breezy" for our bedroom. It is a soothing blue and is perfect for the bedroom because it screams relaxation!! I had help on this color from my talented sister, Jennifer. For our kitchen, we did end up going with a color from Home Depot. It is called "Cricket" by Behr paint. So pretty!! Love my green kitchen! So far, those are the only rooms we have finished painting. We still have the master bathroom to paint and the dining room! We have spent so much time painting in the last few weeks, we had to take a break! So we will start on those rooms in the weeks to come. I am leaving the sunroom, guest bedroom and bathroom the original biege (I don't think I have it in me to take on three more rooms)! It is amazing how much color can change the feel of a home..even Chris admitted I was right about the painting project and how much better it did look..ahhhh, sometimes it is so fun to hear him say I was right :)!! Home projects to still be started and completed: More furniture needed, cushions and pillows made by sister to go in our window seats, shower curtians made by sister, as well as curtians for the windows!! My sister makes beautiful drapes, pillows, bedspreads, etc.! You pick the fabric..she makes it!! If you ever  need custom made items for your home..I will give you her number. She lives in Oxford, MS. I will post pictures of our new townhome as it comes together!

Now...on to the Wedding Fun!! Yesterday marked six months until our big day!! It seems like yesterday that Chris proposed. My mom and I realized we need to buckle down and really get to planning. We have all the "major" things booked: wedding director, church, reception site, caterer, florist, photographer, cake lady, wedding dress purchased, bridesmaids dresses and flower girl dress picked out, the band booked, and Chris' family booked Duling Hall in Jackson for our rehearsal dinner! So now it is on to the small details...ceremony set up with music, programs, invitations, save the dates, design of the cakes, and countless meetings with the caterer/florist picking the menu and decor. I never realized how much really went into a wedding! So many small details that you have to consider! Although it is overwhelming, I am enjoying every minute. With all the planning, you get to celebrate through showers and parties!! My kindergarten teacher friends at Gary Road Elementary (still sad I had to say goodbye to everyone) threw me a shower on May 17th after school! It was wonderful and I got so many nice and useful gifts! I cannot wait to start using all our gifts in our new home!!

A few of the Kindergarten teachers who hosted my shower!

My mom and Granny came at my shower!

After my first bridal shower, I had our engagment party to look forward to! My parents sweet friends hosted Chris and I an engagement party on Saturday, June 4th. It was at the beautiful home of Stanley and Stacy Mangum in Jackson and other hostesses were Wayne and Lisa Hilton, Tim and Mell Ann Scarborough, Christian and Dana Carrico, and Robbie and Melissa Barnes. Words cannot express how great and wonderful the party was!! All of our closest friends and family were there, and I felt so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life! We really enjoyed celebrating our engagement with everyone and a BIG THANK YOU goes to the wonderful hostesses! Here are a few pictures from our party!

Bride and Groom..future Mr. and Mrs. White!

Maid of Honor and Matron of Honor..my gorgeous sisters!

Chris and his buddies!

My family with Chris, his mom, and his brother..right after everyone gave Chris and I a toast!!

My family (Patterson side)!

My bridesmaids!!

Lee Family and Mangum Family! The party was at the home of the Mangums!

As you can see, the party went great and was a great start to all of our wedding festivities!! I am so excited to be marrying Chris, and a night of celebrating with our friends and family just added to the excitement!!

In the mist of all the wedding planning and activities, we have been having a little personal fun! Here are some pictures of what else we have been up to!

My last day of school at Gary Road Elementary...with some teacher friends getting ready for our "Boots Dance!" I will miss these ladies.

Chris and I Memorial Day weekend at the Jimmy Buffet concert in Nashville!

Mal came to Nashville for the concert! Tailgated all day!!

Chris and I at the Vineyard! Good times with friends..picnicing and wine tasting!

As always, thanks for visiting!! Hope everyone is having a fabulous summer! Being a teacher, I know I am!! No work for two months :)! Oh yeah..still looking for a teaching position in Nashville. Keep your fingers crossed for me and say some extra prayers!! I need a job!!

And last but not least, today is a very special day...Happy Birthday to the best man I know..my daddy!! Tonight we are going to dinner to celebrate his birthday, as well as my little sister getting into Nursing School! Congrats to Mallory, she is going to be a wonderful nurse. God is so good.

God Bless!!

-Anna