I just joined yesterday and have been engaged for a whopping 8 days (we've been together for 6.5 years though). Our wedding date is 06/01/07 and I cannot wait!!! I'm really hoping all of this will push me into losing some weight -- really working at it, you know?
So far, I've lost 3 pounds since Jan 2nd, but I've got a LONG way to go (like 100 pounds ideally, but at least 25 by the wedding??? is that reasonable?).
I've got my gown already (ebay) but when do I go for a fitting? Do I have time to lose some weight first? I'm hoping not to go for my first fitting until like April 1st or something.
Not sure where the wedding will be... we were looking at the Millrose Restaurant in Barrington, but also are planning to look at Villa Olivia in Bartlett, Garden Banquets in the city, and Four Points Sheraton by O'Hare. Nothing like doing this all last minute, eh? Hopefully we'll be OK with our date being a Friday.
Anyhow, I'm so glad to be here and hope that we can all motivate one another!! :)))
FLIPTHISBODY 1/4/07 10:09 A
I am loving the fushcia and black idea. So chic! Sounds like you're on the right track to lose that weight. You can totally lose that in 3 months - that's 10 lbs. a month right? Piece of cake (sugar free, of course) ;-) Do you already have people planning showers and stuff for you? I can't wait to get to that point!
GIRLYGIRL707 1/3/07 4:54 P
This is my first day on here and I am loving it. Just what I need for my busy schedule. I am getting married June 23 in Glenview and the reception at the Wellington in Arlington Heights. I am using Photography by Lin, The Rose Cottage for flowers, one stop DJ's, and Chicago Rolls Royce for our trolley. I have a strapless dress with embroidery and an organza overlay and my colors are fuchsia and black. Its good to see another Chicago Bride on here!!! My ultimate goal is to lose 29 lbs by April (fitting) but I would be thrilled with 25! I have to aim high!!!
FLIPTHISBODY 1/2/07 8:08 P
Hey guys! I just joined SparkPeople today and I'm really enjoying it! I've been blogging my weight loss for the past 6 months and thought SP would help me get back on track from the holidays.
I'm planning a Sept 07 wedding at the Winnetka Community House in Winnetka, IL (suburb of Chicago). My colors are tiffany blue (turquoise) and chocolate brown. I'm going for polka dots as a theme. My vendors include Jeremy Lawson Photog, Toast & Jam DJ, and Twiqz Florist.
And I got the dress at Doris Bridal! It's an amazing strapless San Patrick with a dropped waist and an a-line skirt, AND I LOVE IT!!!
9 months just seems like FOREVER!!! Anybody with me??? At least it will give me enough time to lose another 20-30 lbs. before the wedding. I was planning on losing the weight anyway, and then our engagement really just gave me additional motivation.
That's it! What are your 2007 Chicago plans? I want details!!!
