Remember when I mentioned in the Bridal Luncheon post about Kelly’s cousin who’s a budding photographer?! Look at this awesome photo of the bride & bridesmaids she posted today on Facebook! I can’t to see if Layne will post any more!
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Coupon Queen in Training
A couple coworkers are awesome at coupons (they have organized binders & everything!). I dabble; I clip if I’m around a newspaper at family’s house, but print most of them out online. I check out to deals on wral.com, southern savers & since it’s my cousin’s website, my military mommy. I found out what were supposed to be the best deals but made sure they were things we’d use. I also wanted to stock up on things that I had coupons that would be tripled this week as well as things HT had on sale. So I spent $53 but between VIC deals & coupons saved $54! That includes two things of the Smart Chicken breasts, two cases of waters, diet coke, fruit as well as lots of regular groceries. The only things I purchased that were regular priced were milk & eggos since we needed both for breakfast this morning. 🙂
Next stop, CVS to pick up a RX. I remembered seeing on southernsavers.com though that CVS had good sunscreen deals this week (buy any two of their brand & get $5 off of next visit). I also had coupons for face wash, Dove deoderant, tampons, hair mousse & candy. I scanned by CVS card & was able to print a $2 coupon as well as $5 off purchase of $40. So my total was $28 & I saved $22 not including the $5 off for next time!
In (not so) short, although it can take a little time to look though websites to find best deals as well as to find/print/clip/organize coupons. It is definitely worth it!!
After the shower, I ran to Costco to pick up their fruit salad (only $12 & includes mango, pineapple, grapes, cantaloupe, etc) then to Trader Joe’s for wine & flowers. Then dropped off muffins for the bride’s family to munch on for the weekend~ they were so laid back & having fun.
The rehearsal started at 530p at Edenton Street UMC downtown. We ran through the beautiful ceremony & made sure we could line up & leave correctly. 
The music & bride were so georgeous I think most of us teared up as she and her Dad came down the aisle! We then figured out where’d we be headquartered the following day & the best way to enter & park.
We met up with other friends & guests at Caffe Luna for the rehearsal dinner. We enjoyed looking at old photos of Kelly & Brett growing up, enjoyed catching up with friends at our table, ate lots of yummy appetizers & pasta. 
Then it was time for toasts! Brett’s Dad gave a couple cute toasts, Beth & I nervously did our best, the Fab 5 girls did great in rhyme no less, both of Kelly’s brothers did a sweet toast & Brett’s brother Brad’s brought us all to tears. 
Over all a great event that got us all ready to celebrate the upcoming big day!
I decided I’d break this up into a couple of different posts. First Kelly’s Bridal Luncheon, then Kelly & Brett’s Rehearsal & Dinner, finally the big event, their wedding! I didn’t take any photos, but I will post some that my friend B shared.
After months or fun events & plans & last week’s worth of running around (and this was just me!!), Kelly & Brett’s weekend finally arrived. I made Kelly’s rehearsal bow bouquet last Monday night. I wrote the rehearsal dinner matron of honor toast Tuesday. I got my hair cut & highlighted Tuesday night. Wednesday I cleaned up since my parents were staying with us for the weekend. Thursday, I got a manicure & pedicure then I used my KitchenAid mixer for the first time to make blueberry muffins & banana bread muffins for family breakfast & wedding day snacks. Friday I took off work, woke up early to do Jillian’s 30 Day Shred for one last pre-wedding work out, got dressed up in a new Lilly dress & celebrated with Kelly’s female family members and wedding attendants at the Bridal Luncheon.
The Lilly Lovers~ Kelly & her maid & matron of honor
Kelly & the Chi Os in her wedding
The luncheon was held at the Capital City club which is on the 28th floor of the Wachovia building downtown. 
Great views, wonderful food (oh that peanut butter chocolate cake!), and a great time with friends. 
Kelly & her Fab 5 bridesmaids from HS.
Brett’s super sweet aunt served as our hostess. Brett’s cousin who’s newest hobby is photography, took some great photos of the bridesmaids. I’ll share those once she posts on facebook.
Here’s all the bridesmaids. Posed by the cousin, taken by another friend.
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Weekend Shopping Trip
Hubby was out of town last weekend & I had coupons for Old Navy, Gap & had heard Ann Taylor LOFT was having 40% off all their sale items. I also needed new tinted moisturizer & mascara and maybe eye product from Laura Mericer so off to the mall I went. 
First stop was Old Navy where I returned this kacki jacket I’d bought last week & repurchased it using the 20% off coupon I had. So I started out the day spending negative $6.
The Laura Mericer counter was actually having a national event Saturday so I had full makeup done. They did a smoky eye with golden green eyeshadow. Very different for me, but I loved it. So with more money than I will mention spent, I left with a lot of new makeup & tips on how to use it!
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Next stop, Ann Taylor LOFT where I bought two top that aren’t on their website. One is sleeveless & pinkish/purple & a little ruffly & V neck. It’ll be perfect for work this spring/summer. The other is more of a dressy T-shirt. Its light purple & has a sparkly flower on the right side. I think it’ll be great for weekend when you want to look cute running errands, out to lunch, at the beach etc, but still be comfortable. Both shirts were right around $20. 🙂
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Sunday after church I went back to the mall. I wanted to check out the new H&M (really big & good looking stuff but I didnt see anything I couldn’t live without) & also see if Gap had anything worth spending my $10 off & also 30% off coupons. I thought this polo was too cute & loved the color. After $10 off, it was only $14!
With the 30% off full price I found this basic white cardigan (on sale for $39 then after coupon $24!) that I thought would be great over dresses for work or with a scarf & dress pants.
I used the 15% off sale items to buy this dress (only $21) which I wore to work yesterday & received compliements on (even from my husband who doesn’t always notice what I’m wearing!) I thought I’d wear the dress again on Saturday before the wedding while we’re getting ready & getting our hair done.
With the 30% off full price I found this basic white cardigan (on sale for $39 then after coupon $24!) that I thought would be great over dresses for work or with a scarf & dress pants.I used the 15% off sale items to buy this dress (only $21) which I wore to work yesterday & received compliements on (even from my husband who doesn’t always notice what I’m wearing!) I thought I’d wear the dress again on Saturday before the wedding while we’re getting ready & getting our hair done.Anyone else shop over the weekend? What’s been your favorite new outfits for spring/summer?