Confessions of a Bride: #ohwaitthatsme

Hello, New World!

The past 2 weekends were an OVERWHELMING reminder of how many amazing people I have in my life.

Not to get on a soap box (but isn't that what this blog is for?!)... but if there's one thing I've learned in my later 20's (especially during wedding planning) that I'd like to go back in time and share with early-20's Sciato.. it's to cut out negativity. That means bad habits, negative people, not putting myself in potentially emotionally harmful or ridiculous situations... Cut out the negativity. While I've figuratively cleansed my aura... I cannot stress enough how blessed I am to have the most supportive, loving, and absolutely inspiring people in my life, and I love you all so much more than you could ever understand. :)

 Last weekend, my sisters-in-law Amanda and Chris hosted a Bridal Shower for me in Cincy with the Sciato/Cappa families and Cincy friends. And this weekend, my bridesmaids and future-but-might-as-well-be-officially-sisters-in-law hosted a Bridal Shower for me in C-bus with the Kent/Radeff families and C-bus friends... followed by the best, most fun, most memorable night I've had... EVER.... my Bachelorette Party. :) 

Instead of chronicle the details of the past 2 weekends, I'd rather give you a play-by-play of my inner monologue. We'll start with the before thoughts, and will progress to during wonderings, and after shocks.

Buckle up, New World.

Who will be here?
Will it be awkward since I might not have seen these people in a while and I have to be fair and give equal time to all my guests?
Will I be overdressed?
Will I be under-dressed?
Will my heels give me blisters that I'll have to smile through at the end of today?
Why am I already sweating?
Does this jewelry match?
Can you see through my dress?

How's my hair?

Does my sweat leave lines through my make up?

What did we even register for?

Oh my gosh, did I forget to invite anyone?!

Holy moley, are all these gifts going to fit in my car?

Is it greedy that I just asked that?

What time is it?

Where's the champagne?

Did I lose my brain and screw up the date?

Do I smell? I've been sweating for an hour.

Will my hair look good in pics or will I look like an electrocution incident?

Who will judge me if I have a 3rd cocktail?

Why is everyone staring at me?

Why do you want to see what I got? You all saw our registry. It's probs something off of that or something super sentimental that I should probably only open at home so I can cry to myself at how lucky we are.

Maybe I'm sweating from anxiety of all these staring faces... do I need to ask my doc for xanax for our wedding?!

Can I have some cheetos?

Where's Heffe?

Is the AC broken up in here?! Why is no one else sweating?? 

Oh my gosh, people are so generous!!

Where should I put all my new gadgets? 

Am I patient and skilled enough to use my new gadgets without burning down our house?

Seriously, should I get my arm pits botoxed? I will never again judge my brothers for keeping a sweat hanky handy.

I need to fart.

I need more food.... like a cheeseburger.

I really want to break these bows... but I know how much baby talk there will be on July 13 (the day AFTER our wedding)... one step at a time, crazy people!

I want to take all these balloons and carry them around in my car forever. 

I want to go shopping at the pink and gray store so I can buy all these decorations for our house, and Heffe will love it.

Oh my gosh, everyone knows how much we love pizza products and wine. I'm not even ashamed!

Is it socially appropriate to get drunk at your own bridal shower?

Seriously, where's Heffe? Him needs to share these moments with me!

Oh my gosh, seriously, people, you are too kind and thoughtful. We aren't that great! Well, Heffe is ;)

I will cry about this later- such sweet gifts.

My family is so amazing.

I am so thankful that all these people are here with me! It's a long day of being social when it's a perfectly good pool/day drinking day!

My in-laws are better than your in-laws. Hands. Down.

I am the luckiest girl in the world.

Aww, Heffe loves me. :) Everyday. :)

We're getting married.

I am the bride!!

I'm going to have a husband in 35 days.

I'm going to be someone's wife in 35 days.

I get to spend forever with my other half. 

Awww, Heffe. :)

As we finish off this weekend with more wedding planning and probably a little booze... I don't think I could feel any happier or more loved... without exploding. :) 

Thank you, to all who were involved in the planning and celebrating...We are beyond blessed. :)

Until next time, New World.

Cheers to YOU. :)