Why I would never have a winter wedding in Maine

According to plans, Vader and I would be having our engagement pictures taken right now up at his parents' house. However, this is our view:

Wintry, yes. Conducive to driving, no.

When we heard a nor'easter was heading for Maine today we rescheduled with our wonderfully flexible photographer for Saturday in the Old Port. The change was nothing more than a slight nuisance...but imagine our wedding was planned for today?! Seriously, why do people plan winter weddings in Maine?

In addition to a week loaded with relaxation, spending time with family, and sweet treats we have managed to accomplish two major wedding tasks. Task #1: obtain wedding rings! Vader's giant special order ring came in, and we picked up both bands with no trouble on our way to Maine. We even worked with the same saleslady as our not-so-fortunate time before, but the experience was easy and quick this time. We (and our cat wandering around the chilly car) were very appreciative of our speedy getaway. 

Task #2: Try on wedding dress! It fits! And looking great in it will keep me motivated to stick to the fitness plan that got me feeling good in it in the first place!

There are also some impending behind-the-scenes milestones coming up as well. They sound pretty boring from a blog perspective, but I assure you-we are quite thrilled to check them off!

Task-to-soon-be-accomplished #1: Have all the damn addresses! Who would have known that tracking down a few wanderers would take so long...

(by far the most exciting) Task-to-soon-be-accomplished #2: Hit wedding savings goal! A few months ago we sat down and determined a number that would allow us to have our part of the wedding paid for. By the end of January we will hit that number and finally be able to start saving for after the wedding. We are both very relieved to hit this point and to start building a cushion for whatever the future holds!