Stage ONE........

So if you've read you should already know I'm a 2Nd grade teacher. I actually got out of work earlier than expected because one of the students in my school contracted Swine Flu. ( Sucks, but he's OK ) So I've had a little bit of time to officially start planning my DAY. So far I've decided, well Dre and I have decided to have the wedding in Disney in Orlando, FL. All of my family resides in Florida so it made the decision super easy. I was able to see the venue already because unfortunately my Grandma died the same day I got engaged so I had to take a trip to FL. While I was there my Mom and I were able to check things out. I instantly fell in love. So as of right now that's the only details of the wedding that is etched in stone. My plans are to have the wedding in July 2010. Oh yeah and my good friend Chrisette Michelle which all of you should know ( Grammy Winner, New Album Epiphany in stores now) is singing her single Golden as I walk down the isle. Super exciting, I Know !!!!

Now here is the reason why i decided to start blogging. I am a wedding show fanatic!! Any wedding related show that comes on TV, especially on WE channel I am known to DVR and watch over and over.( Bridezillas, Say Yes To The Dress, Amazing Wedding Cakes, just to name a few)This has been the case since high school. However, now that it is my turn to wed I'm at a huge LOST! I don't know where to begin. My first concern is the budget. I don't wanna go broke and be in debt for the sake of a beautiful wedding.Can i do a wedding under $20,000? Where do I go to find the best deals for DJs, Florist, Photographer, etc? This is where you come in. I'm hoping this blog will assist me in getting some wedding planning assistant from women who have lived in learned. Please write me your suggestions, ideas, do's and don'ts, whatever will help me with the planning. Oh another question. is it OK to order a wedding gown online? This seems like an OK idea to me but I could be totally wrong. I NEED HELP!!! Please fellow blogger help me out!