Look for new and exciting blogs from us in the new year!!
Until next year...
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
It's Christmastime Again...
Matt and I absolutely, positively LOVE Christmas!! We love the season. We love the sights. We love the sounds of Christmas music.
Christmas has always been such a magical time for me personally. I have wonderful memories of the way my parents did Christmas...the spread from Santa to the trips that we went on the day after. We just had the best time.
It's very important to me and Matt to establish our own traditions, while preserving many of the traditions we grew up with. It can be difficult combining two families who put so much emphasis on Christmas and our traditions.
Last year, Matt and I had a great Christmas, although we did Christmas on December 17th since we were going to New York to see his family, and then I was flying home to spend Christmas Day with my parents.
THIS year, we are spending our first Christmas as a married couple together!!! And December 17th isn't Christmas this year, it's our wedding day!!!
I hope you enjoy some pictures of our Christmas decorations. I can't wait to get into our house and share more pictures with you this time next year!
Christmas has always been such a magical time for me personally. I have wonderful memories of the way my parents did Christmas...the spread from Santa to the trips that we went on the day after. We just had the best time.
It's very important to me and Matt to establish our own traditions, while preserving many of the traditions we grew up with. It can be difficult combining two families who put so much emphasis on Christmas and our traditions.
Last year, Matt and I had a great Christmas, although we did Christmas on December 17th since we were going to New York to see his family, and then I was flying home to spend Christmas Day with my parents.
THIS year, we are spending our first Christmas as a married couple together!!! And December 17th isn't Christmas this year, it's our wedding day!!!
I hope you enjoy some pictures of our Christmas decorations. I can't wait to get into our house and share more pictures with you this time next year!
Our Christmas tree...a Douglas fir
The tree all lit up...to combine our traditions of white lights and colored lights, we put the white lights inside the tree and colored lights on the outside...you can see how it glows
Check out the presents!!!
We're The Wooleys!!! (well, almost)
The nativity set I had (and you can see Rudolph and Clarice -- the apartment doesn't have a ton of space to decorate)
Poinsettas (these will double as reception centerpieces in a few weeks)
The rest of our decorations (again, the apartment doesn't have a lot of decorating space)
Up close and personal with our ADORABLE stocking holders
So now our attention turns more so towards the wedding!!!! 14 days and we will be married! I am SO excited that I will soon get to marry my best friend!!!
Until next time...
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving Happenings
So much is going on...sorry for the delay in updating the blog!
The wedding is less than a month away and we are pumped! We'd hoped more people would have been able to join us for our big day, but we cherish the quality time we'll get to spend with those most important to us who are coming.
Left to do for the wedding: finalize caterer and cake people and order favors. So much depends on how many people R.S.V.P.!
In other happenings...Matt and I bought a house this week!! We've been looking around online and found a house plan we really liked. The slab for the house is poured and it should be finished at the end of February.
Here are a few pictures of the model home:
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The wedding is less than a month away and we are pumped! We'd hoped more people would have been able to join us for our big day, but we cherish the quality time we'll get to spend with those most important to us who are coming.
Left to do for the wedding: finalize caterer and cake people and order favors. So much depends on how many people R.S.V.P.!
In other happenings...Matt and I bought a house this week!! We've been looking around online and found a house plan we really liked. The slab for the house is poured and it should be finished at the end of February.
Here are a few pictures of the model home:
'The house plan on a slab foundation
The model home -- this is on a basement, which makes it look larger
Kitchen - we'll get to pick the lights over the island, backsplash and refrigerator
Family room - we won't have the tv cabinet above the fireplace
Closer look at the front of the model home (since it is on a basement, there are more steps up than we will have)
Front door - our door will be a little different, but we'll have the stone finish around the porch
Front porch is big enough for two rocking chairs, maybe a swing...who knows?
Stairs...the spindles are an upgrade the builder threw in for us
So much to be thankful for this year: new job, new location, my wonderful fiance (soon to be husband), our new house, wonderful family and friends and the blessings we are continued to be blessed with.
Today is the start of my favorite time of year: Christmas!!! I love the smells, the sights, the sounds...and as always, it's important to remember the real reason for the season and make sure we don't get caught up in commercialism.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!
Until next time...
Sunday, November 13, 2011
The Devil is in the Details...
You know the difference between a good wedding and a great wedding? It's not the size of the party. Nope. It's walking away knowing you have spent the most special day of your life with those who love you the most. And knowing those people want to be there is what warms the bride and groom's hearts.
That's just one reason Matt and I decided to invite our closest friends and family. We really want to be able to share our special day with you.
So now...down to the details.
Matt and I are trying to find the perfect wedding favor to thank our guests for coming! We've stumbled on so many good ideas...but nothing that has jumped out at us so far. So if you have any suggestions please pass them along.
As for non-wedding related news, we are still looking for the perfect house! Not sure it exists! We've looked at so many places. It just seems like every house is missing something. The downstairs bedroom won't fit our current furniture. The kitchen is a little too small. The master bedroom has a weird sitting nook that nothing will fit in. That being said, we think we may have found a real possibility in Marietta. I'm excited because that's the area I want us to be in. Matt is excited because the backyard looks big enough to build a pool in.
Anyways, we have a lot going on. The next six weeks is going to be busy, but exciting!!
And the wedding is going to be legend...wait for it...dary. :-) So get those RSVP's in so we plan for a great weekend with you!!
Until next time...
That's just one reason Matt and I decided to invite our closest friends and family. We really want to be able to share our special day with you.
So now...down to the details.
Matt and I are trying to find the perfect wedding favor to thank our guests for coming! We've stumbled on so many good ideas...but nothing that has jumped out at us so far. So if you have any suggestions please pass them along.
As for non-wedding related news, we are still looking for the perfect house! Not sure it exists! We've looked at so many places. It just seems like every house is missing something. The downstairs bedroom won't fit our current furniture. The kitchen is a little too small. The master bedroom has a weird sitting nook that nothing will fit in. That being said, we think we may have found a real possibility in Marietta. I'm excited because that's the area I want us to be in. Matt is excited because the backyard looks big enough to build a pool in.
Anyways, we have a lot going on. The next six weeks is going to be busy, but exciting!!
And the wedding is going to be legend...wait for it...dary. :-) So get those RSVP's in so we plan for a great weekend with you!!
Until next time...
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
It's Pumpkin Time!!
Since Georgia had an bye week, Matt and I decided to have a productive weekend! Now you might be thinking, productive? Maybe they cleaned out their closets. Or maybe the carpet got a deep cleaning. Nope. (Although the closet cleaning may come tomorrow.)
By productive I mean...carving pumpkins!
Last year, we had a great time carving pumpkins. We had a great pumpkin where we saved the inside "guts" and it looked like the pumpkin was throwing up.
This year we went in a different direction. We found some awesome Georgia stencils at the UGA bookstore.
By productive I mean...carving pumpkins!
Last year, we had a great time carving pumpkins. We had a great pumpkin where we saved the inside "guts" and it looked like the pumpkin was throwing up.
Pumpkin throwing up
Ewwww
This year we went in a different direction. We found some awesome Georgia stencils at the UGA bookstore.
Go Dawgs!!
Hunker down Dawgs!
And we threw in Mr. Met for good measure...
Mr. Met
We also got some great ideas for wedding favors today. We're trying to find something really special for our guests to thank them for joining in our special day!
Until next time...
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Meet Our Wedding Party
So if you haven't seen our wedding web site, then you haven't met our wedding party.
Let me introduce you.
Matt and I decided that we really wanted a small wedding party...our closest friends and family. However, this at first left three people on Matt's side and two on mine. Me, being OCD, couldn't stand the proposition of having a non-symmetrical bridal party, so we decided on one attendant each.
My matron of honor will be my big sister, Carrie. We always had a great time growing up together, and I always looked up to her as being a role model. In fact, I always wanted to be exactly like her. Carrie is married and has a beautiful baby boy, my nephew, Jack. He is pretty much the center of everyone's world right now, understandably so.
Let me introduce you.
Matt and I decided that we really wanted a small wedding party...our closest friends and family. However, this at first left three people on Matt's side and two on mine. Me, being OCD, couldn't stand the proposition of having a non-symmetrical bridal party, so we decided on one attendant each.
My matron of honor will be my big sister, Carrie. We always had a great time growing up together, and I always looked up to her as being a role model. In fact, I always wanted to be exactly like her. Carrie is married and has a beautiful baby boy, my nephew, Jack. He is pretty much the center of everyone's world right now, understandably so.
Carrie and me in Williamsburg, VA
Jack -- how could he not make an appearance in the blog?
Matt's best man is Jason Dollard. Matt and Jason met in Augusta, Georgia back in 2004 when both worked at WRDW. Matt was a newscast director and Jason was a meteorologist. As many tv people know, it's hard to make friends in the business, especially early on because everyone is moving around so much. Jason and Matt kept in touch when both went their separate ways. Jason ended up in northwest Arkansas at KNWA. That's where he met his wife, Noel, who is a teacher.
Jason
Making the decision to only have one attendant each means both of us had to make some difficult choices. Unfortunately, this means I could not have my best friend, Chaunte, stand up with me. Chaunte and I worked together at WLTX in Columbia, SC. Again, like Jason and Matt, our careers took us separate ways. I ended up in Jacksonville and then Atlanta. Chaunte ended up moving to Charleston with her now-husband Dave. I miss this girl like crazy!
Chaunte and me at the Gilbert's wedding in April 2010
There's still a lot of details to share with you about our special day.
Until next time...
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Details...
As Matt predicted, it's been two weeks since we got engaged and I pretty much have the wedding planned. But hey...the wedding is exactly two months from today. We have to make a lot of decisions quickly! Luckily, I knew pretty much what I wanted for our wedding from the minute we got engaged.
Here are some of the details I can share...
The ceremony and reception will be at the Hardeman-Sams House in Athens, Georgia.
It is a beautiful space. I have a friend from college who recently had her wedding reception here last December. It was gorgeous. The house will already be decorated for Christmas, which is great.
I know...it's December, but we'd like to have the ceremony at the gazebo behind the house.
Our florist is creating some small swags to put on the gazebo. We're looking at renting heaters if it is too cold. Obviously we'll have a plan B in case of inclement weather.
I'm WAY excited about our cake. We're actually going to do cupcakes. We found a great cupcake shop in Athens: Gigi's Cupcakes. We have an awesome idea of how we're going to do the "cake" and what it will look like. You'll have to wait and see on that...
I got my dress and shoes the same day I went looking. LOVE the dress, but I can't tell you what it looks like.
Both Matt and I are really excited about our photographer (we're going to meet and book him tomorrow). It's Mark Parsons Photography. Matt was sold when he saw one picture with the bride, with just her veil, looking at herself in the mirror. Looking back at her was the bride, fully dressed. Very creative!!! I'm hoping we are as excited after meeting him.
Other than all that...we've booked the florist, booking the DJ tomorrow, alterations are underway on my dress, garters are ordered and delivered, and invitations come tomorrow.
Can't wait to see it all come together and be Mrs. Suzanne Wooley!!!
Until next time...
Here are some of the details I can share...
The ceremony and reception will be at the Hardeman-Sams House in Athens, Georgia.
I know...it's December, but we'd like to have the ceremony at the gazebo behind the house.
I'm WAY excited about our cake. We're actually going to do cupcakes. We found a great cupcake shop in Athens: Gigi's Cupcakes. We have an awesome idea of how we're going to do the "cake" and what it will look like. You'll have to wait and see on that...
I got my dress and shoes the same day I went looking. LOVE the dress, but I can't tell you what it looks like.
Both Matt and I are really excited about our photographer (we're going to meet and book him tomorrow). It's Mark Parsons Photography. Matt was sold when he saw one picture with the bride, with just her veil, looking at herself in the mirror. Looking back at her was the bride, fully dressed. Very creative!!! I'm hoping we are as excited after meeting him.
Other than all that...we've booked the florist, booking the DJ tomorrow, alterations are underway on my dress, garters are ordered and delivered, and invitations come tomorrow.
Can't wait to see it all come together and be Mrs. Suzanne Wooley!!!
Until next time...
Saturday, October 1, 2011
We're Engaged!!
Yep! You read that right! Matt and I are getting married!
We've been talking about getting married for a little while now. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with Matt. He complements me perfectly and always puts a smile on my face.
So, everyone always wants to hear the engagement story. In order for you to really appreciate ours, you'll need some background.
Matt and I are Mac people. We love our iPhones, iPods, and our MacBooks. This past May I bought Matt a new MacBook Pro for his birthday. Unfortunately for him, I love the computer just as much as he does. I'd rather use his than mine, mainly because the screen is bigger. So pretty much any time I go to a computer, I immediately grab his. (This information is important to the story.)
A few weeks ago, we decided we were going to start going on Friday night dates. This is mainly dinner and grocery shopping. But it's a fun evening for us.
Last night, our Friday evening started off pretty normal. We went to P.F. Changs for dinner at Cumberland Mall. Then we headed over to the Kroger on Piedmont Road (I love this Kroger for some reason).
When we got home, Matt started putting away the groceries while I changed, and then he wanted to trade off so he could get more comfortable. I finished putting away the groceries and headed to the sofa to watch "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" (my Friday evening indulgence). Well, the DVR was taping two shows, so we couldn't watch anything yet.
I grabbed Matt's computer to check Facebook and email, and when I opened it, it started playing a slideshow video of pictures of me and Matt. Earlier yesterday Matt told me he was messing around in iMovie. So I figured he was just playing with the program. Matt was sitting next to me, and I started tearing up because it was sweet, timed out to our song. At the end, the last frame flashed to white and went to this:
Matt pulled the ring out of his pocket. And, of course, I said yes!
The only sad part to this story is that the ring is a little too small, when paired with the wedding band Matt will give me (it was his grandmother's...I've very honored and privileged to be the recipient of it because Matt was very close to his grandmother). So we had to send it off to be resized. I should get it back by the end of this coming week.
I can't wait to marry my best friend!!
More on wedding planning to come.
And stay tuned for the stories about house hunting! What a headache -- but will be totally worth it in the end!
Until next time...
We've been talking about getting married for a little while now. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with Matt. He complements me perfectly and always puts a smile on my face.
So, everyone always wants to hear the engagement story. In order for you to really appreciate ours, you'll need some background.
Matt and I are Mac people. We love our iPhones, iPods, and our MacBooks. This past May I bought Matt a new MacBook Pro for his birthday. Unfortunately for him, I love the computer just as much as he does. I'd rather use his than mine, mainly because the screen is bigger. So pretty much any time I go to a computer, I immediately grab his. (This information is important to the story.)
A few weeks ago, we decided we were going to start going on Friday night dates. This is mainly dinner and grocery shopping. But it's a fun evening for us.
Last night, our Friday evening started off pretty normal. We went to P.F. Changs for dinner at Cumberland Mall. Then we headed over to the Kroger on Piedmont Road (I love this Kroger for some reason).
When we got home, Matt started putting away the groceries while I changed, and then he wanted to trade off so he could get more comfortable. I finished putting away the groceries and headed to the sofa to watch "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" (my Friday evening indulgence). Well, the DVR was taping two shows, so we couldn't watch anything yet.
I grabbed Matt's computer to check Facebook and email, and when I opened it, it started playing a slideshow video of pictures of me and Matt. Earlier yesterday Matt told me he was messing around in iMovie. So I figured he was just playing with the program. Matt was sitting next to me, and I started tearing up because it was sweet, timed out to our song. At the end, the last frame flashed to white and went to this:
Matt pulled the ring out of his pocket. And, of course, I said yes!
The only sad part to this story is that the ring is a little too small, when paired with the wedding band Matt will give me (it was his grandmother's...I've very honored and privileged to be the recipient of it because Matt was very close to his grandmother). So we had to send it off to be resized. I should get it back by the end of this coming week.
I can't wait to marry my best friend!!
More on wedding planning to come.
And stay tuned for the stories about house hunting! What a headache -- but will be totally worth it in the end!
Until next time...
Welcome!
Welcome to our blog!!
Matt and I moved to Atlanta at the beginning of the summer when I took a job with CBS Atlanta. It's been a fun few months, but the best is just beginning!
I figured it is time to start a blog to keep everyone updated on what's going on in the ATL.
Hope you enjoy!
Matt and I moved to Atlanta at the beginning of the summer when I took a job with CBS Atlanta. It's been a fun few months, but the best is just beginning!
I figured it is time to start a blog to keep everyone updated on what's going on in the ATL.
Hope you enjoy!
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