Thanksgiving & More Wedding Plans

Mark and I are about to have our first family holiday together. No, we aren't married yet, but I don't think I have ever been with a significant other over a holiday before. Ever. I am excited and nervous. Excited that I am gaining the family that I used to have when I was little, when my family actually got along, and we got together for Thanksgiving at my Nanny and Papa's. Now, though, I am a part of a family that I have chosen to be a part of. A family that has accepted me and loved on me and treats me as their own. Within a few months of dating Mark and I's picture was on the refrigerator.

His mom is helping so much with the wedding. She's a wedding planner and has excellent taste in lots of things. She is so organized and has helped keep the stress to a minimum. It has been so much fun. Her, my future sister-in-law, and I went dress shopping a few weeks ago for my dress. It was so much fun! I love my mom dearly, but our relationship has been strained at best for a really long time. His mom is so giving and patient and helpful! She is going to make a great mother-in-law! She even hemmed pants that were too long for me! :) I'm excited to be her daughter-in=law.

We have decided not to have our reception at a reception hall with dancing. It was just becoming to much of an expense just to be able to dance. We think we have decided that we want to honeymoon in Monument Valley out in Utah in a little cabin. I'm pretty excited about that. We both also have chosen our wedding parties:

Best Man:
Mat Whitaker, Brother of the groom

Groom's men:
Tim Hawkins, Friend of the groom
J.T. Silvers, Friend of the groom
Adam Hopper, Friend of the groom

Maid of Honor:
Emily Long, Friend of the Bride

Bride's Maids:
Christine Grant, Sister of the bride
Brandi Bizzell, Friend of the bride
Fran Sullivan, Friend of the bride

Ring Bearers:
Jay Grant and Caleb Hawkins

Flower Girls:
Dani Grant and Gracie Hawkins

I think I've also decided on Bride's maids dresses as well. We shall see. Other than that we are just looking at how to decorate the church. Have I mentioned Mark's mom is amazing in all of this?! She knows just what to do and how to do it! It's so great!