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Mrs. Giraffe, Chicago Age and Occupation: 23, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Music Student Teacher Engagement Date: October 23, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church & Idlewild Country Club About Me: Coming from the suburbs of the Windy City, you'll often find me with my foot in my mouth while laughing for no reason or telling bad knock knock jokes. I've been crafty for as long as I can remember, and will DIY something twice over before I have someone do it for me. I'm a semi-awkward, typeface obsessed, design junkie and have been know to break out my dance moves for no reason as well as try my best to be ridiculous at all times. My love of pop culture, wordplay, and graph paper almost rivals my love of Mr. Giraffe (who is just the bee's knees). After a 2.5 year engagement, we're planning a modern-in-disguise traditional wedding, and cannot wait!
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It’s ON, People!

April 14th, 2011 @ 6:33 pm by Mrs. Giraffe

Here’s the thing, hive: I have so much to tell you. I mean seriously. I’m such a bad blogger. I’ve been here since October and have yet to tell you about our wedding bands, our wedding venue, our officiant, the food (ohhh man, the food!!), our musicians, the cake, the 40 dozen pastries we’re serving, our invitations, the millions of signage that matches our invites, the plus one conundrum (which isn’t what you’d think), my dress (which I’ve purposely kept under wraps), Daddy Giraffe trying to buy flip flops, my shoes, the shower, my other shoes, the honeymoon, my list of bridal FAILs, and so so so much more. I’ve been too busy talking about my nails… oh, and speaking of which, I have more things to say about my nails. Look out for that.

Out. Of. Control.

It's ON, People! :  wedding chicago Dole

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But am I blogging about any of that stuff today? Nope. Now, I’m sure that you’re dying to hear about our wedding venue (which is quite important), but guess what? Welllll, it’s time for the…

It's ON, People! :  wedding chicago Wedding Countdown wedding-countdown

That’s right, team, we’re counting down. Believe it or not, we’re exactly one month until our big day as of today. I cannot believe it! As much as I want to share all the details with you guys (which I really really do), it seems like so much is going on!

To top it off, I started a new job this week, which I absolutely love and have never been happier. For the first time in a year, I find myself relaxed and happy when I get home from work. I’ve spent the last year being stressed and frustrated so I am so glad that time is over. I also get to do the kind of graphic design that I’ve always wanted to do. And, yes, my new job is letting me take a (paid) week and a half off just a month after I start for the honeymoon. It’s perfect, it really is.

My Giraffe and I have taken the first steps towards becoming (town)home owners. This is a big deal, but we’re not talking about it, because we’re still finalizing things, and I don’t want to jinx anything. Let me tell you, the idea of a place of our own is almost too good to be true. After the wedding, I was planning on moving into the apartment Mr. G shares with his brother, so this is a very big deal.

And, of course, there’s things that still have to bee (!) finalized fore the big day. I mean, programs, seating chart, escort cards!? Yeah, there’s those for sure! I’m going to do my best to keep blogging (And try even harder to keep reading Weddingbee as well), but as time gets sparse we’ll just have to see.

It's ON, People! :  wedding chicago N229147  Hey good lookin’, where will you be in a month? Oh giving smooches at the altar? Oh, okay then! Giraffe photo by friend V.

May 2011 girls, where you at? What do you have left on your to-do list? And everyone else, how was your last planning month—relaxed or stressful?

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19 Responses to “It’s ON, People!”

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Monca (message)  89 posts, Worker bee

Yay for may 14!!! I still have to do the seating chart , placecards, the favors and a few other little things. But I am dreading working on the seating chart.

 
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Miss Ostrich (message)  1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

ah, i remember the 1 month mark - it was a major adrenaline rush for us and hasn’t stopped since. SO EXCITED for you and Mr. G!

 
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bRooklynRocks (message)  3,767 posts, Honey bee

Wow, I can’t believe it’s only one more month! I remember welcoming you as a blogger. I can’t wait to see all the signage and paper products you are going to show us :)….and congrats on the new job.

 
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Sunlavender (message)  553 posts, Busy bee

Best of luck on the home stretch!

 
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beckers2323

Hooray for other May 14th brides. I can’t believe it’s only 30 days till our big day! I think the freaking out has officially began. I don’t have too many projects to go but am starting to feel very overwhelmed. I can’t seem to decide on a favor at all! And time is running out….oh boy!

 
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Miss Snow Cone (message)  1,026 posts, Bumble bee

so exciting!! good luck fitting everything in and finding time to enjoy it all, too!

 
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Crown (message)  534 posts, Busy bee

Giraffe-y: I’m so happy to hear that you’ve found the job of your dreams. I envy you…I too want a job that I can’t wait to get to and one where I feel respected and appreciated every day. Worth so much more than any paycheck. SO happy for you!!!

 
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,207 posts, Sugar bee

You sound so happy, Giraffe. :) It makes me smile, and I’m thrilled that you and Mr. G are taking steps towards getting a place that you two can call home. Good luck, lady!!!

 
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Miss Pony (message)  4,171 posts, Honey bee

You’re so close! So very exciting!!

 
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Miss Candy Apple (message)  1,465 posts, Bumble bee

1. ADORABLE picture of the Giraffes! So so cute
2. ONE MONTH?! Craziness!
3. Almost homeowners! That’s so awesome, G! Yay, so excited for all of this cool stuff going on with you.

 
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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message)  1,698 posts, Bumble bee

Planning to be relaxed in the last month which means everything is crazy now. Hah - we’ll see how that goes! You Giraffes are so cute. AND excited to read you’re on the path to home ownership!

 
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Miss Seal (message)  1,179 posts, Bumble bee

Ahhh, one month, Giraffe! You must be so excited :) I’m rootin’ for ya and all the fun and exciting things you’ve got goin’ on right now! Congrats on the awesome new job.

 
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miss.qwerty (message)  895 posts, Busy bee

Yay for having so many good things in your life right now. I’ve got my fingers crossed that all goes with the home search, too!

 
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Miss Pancakes (message)  85 posts, Worker bee

I know exactly what you mean! With one month to go, i too have been a horrible blogger… Life is SO crazy right now. I am trying to enjoy my final week in Amsterdam, plan my move back to NY , write my masters thesis, and graduate from law school. All this has to happen in the next three weeks before the wedding!

Congrats on the new job! Good luck with the final plans.

 
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mrsbowieii
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mrsbowieii (message)  692 posts, Busy bee

You being excited makes me smile… Hold on & enjoy it… it’ll be here before you know it.

 
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Mrs. Meerkat
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Mrs. Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

Glad to see you so happy G! :-P

 
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Miss Hyena (message)  1,881 posts, Buzzing bee

Good luck getting everything done! We’re about six days away from the one-month mark. AAH!

 
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

Hope you have a relaxing last month! Mine was a little stressful at some points with work, but for the most part pretty relaxed.

 
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meetlovea (message)  29 posts, Newbee

Hello,My name is Miss christiana, I came across your profile today and It was so good to me. So i decided to stop on it and let you know that i am interested to have a relationship with you. Please contact me at my email address ( kryna26@yahoo.com )

 

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Mrs. Giraffe, Chicago Age and Occupation: 23, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Music Student Teacher Engagement Date: October 23, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church & Idlewild Country Club About Me: Coming from the suburbs of the Windy City, you'll often find me with my foot in my mouth while laughing for no reason or telling bad knock knock jokes. I've been crafty for as long as I can remember, and will DIY something twice over before I have someone do it for me. I'm a semi-awkward, typeface obsessed, design junkie and have been know to break out my dance moves for no reason as well as try my best to be ridiculous at all times. My love of pop culture, wordplay, and graph paper almost rivals my love of Mr. Giraffe (who is just the bee's knees). After a 2.5 year engagement, we're planning a modern-in-disguise traditional wedding, and cannot wait!

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