That time my Brother got married

Oh how wonderful this night was.  We were all together, dressed up, and celebrating.  Never a better time.  Derek and Kelly have known each other for a while, but when they got engaged they really didn't want to wait!  In fact, they had half a mind to just have the notary in their office "marry" them the monday after they were engaged!!  Silly Derek.  Of course our family would have none of this.  He is the Baby of the step children (still 4 years my senior) and there was no way BB was going not be there when her baby got married!  Kelly is so special and wonderful!  They make a wonderful couple and I was so happy to be able to witness their precious union!

So BB did as she knows best, she planned a wonderful, elegant celebration.  We had a wonderful time. I may or may not have put my planner hat on once or twice to wrangle in the troops for pictures.... but everyone came out ok.  And Hubbin of course got some amazing pictures I remain so proud of him!

For your viewing pleasure:

Sisters and Nieces

The Ring Bearer

The Gorgeous Couple

So pretty

Praying

A sweet goodnight

Life Lately

Daisy has been very lady like

My niece did NOT wear a tiara at another girl's birthday party.... while they made tiaras

Bridal shows and mock up meetings I can't show until the wedding is over

Celebrity sitings

Lunches with Family

Frozen cake really isn't half bad

Life lately has been crazy, fun, and full of happiness.  We celebrated one year on Sunday.  Husband took me to a delicious dinner and I bought him a cheesy picture frame....

Seems about right.

:-)

Love,

Susie Q

It is done

That's right!  I've been wanting to share this with all of you for WEEKS!!!  Husband and I have decided that I should pursue my passion, not to mention I was offered a snazzy partnership at the event coordinating firm I've been working with.  SO -- I quit my day job today. 

This doesn't mean I don't show up tomorrow.  I gave 5 weeks notice.  So I'll be finishing out the year with my current employer, but it feels like a weight has been lifted.  My boss knows, so I can tell my bleeps now!

I will truly be sad to leave my position, but I am very excited about what this opportunity holds.  After all, not everyone gets to say they've got their DREAM JOB!  Starting in January I will move into a full time position as a partner in one of the top 3 event coordinating firms in Atlanta.  Until then I'll be balancing giving my current position all it deserves throughout the day and meetings on nights and weekends for the firm. 

It will be a busy few weeks, but it will definitely all be worth it!

So there you have it, the reason for my silence.  Every time I've gone to post anything for the last few weeks I've just wanted to tell you all about this.... now I can, and I did, and we'll get back to our regularly scheduled randomness tomorrow. :-)

PS:  If you know anyone in the Atlanta area that's looking for a job as an Executive Assistant/Office Manager (plus many other roles) please let me know... but only if they're awesome... I have little time and need a super awesome person to take my place! 

Follower Fest

Happy Halloween Weekend Friends!! 

What are you looking forward to??

I'll be running 10 miles BEFORE I go get some sweet peeps married. 

Hubby's running his first Marathon on Sunday. 

AND

My Grandparents are in town.  

It's ALMOST the same exact pose... so stinking cute!  I love them!

All these things make for a fun filled weekend!  I can't wait to tell you all about it next week!!

 

If you're joining from the Follower Fest please leave a comment!  I'd love to Meet you and follow you too!

Love, 

Susie Q

Photog

Hey Ya'll!

So I've been researching photographers for a bride today  (when I'm done with all my day job work of course).  

Makes me remember all I went through to find my photographer.

The hours I spent online looking at pictures, wondering if they were in our price range, not wanting to fall in love too soon, but hating to miss out if they WERE in the price range.

I feel for the brides, It's the most important thing (aside from the vows of course) that you take from that day, and one of the least guaranteed too.

You can't be SURE you're going to love your photog's pics.  You can only hope, based on their prior work.  

They only get one shot too, which makes it hard.  If you don't like them, you can't just go back and take more. 

I'm lucky to have loved my pics.  I know a lot of people who weren't so lucky though.  

I'm lucky to be in the biz now, so I can help families through this process.  

Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

 Some of my favs from my day...

I gave our ring bearer a 18wheeler toy truck full of toy cars... entertained him all night = best $20 ever spent

 

 

*If you are getting married in Atlanta and want my help/or just the name of my Photog.  Contact me! This is not an advertisement post... but I'm always happy to help!

PPPSS:

(This post is a continuation of this post)

Does anyone else ever get the desire to go to a Bridal Gown shop and try on dresses again... I think I picked too soon the first time. 

I'd still have gotten my dress...

but it was only the 2nd I tried on....

I want to wear more pretty dresses... 

like this number: 

Oh to just put this on.....

It'd probably accentuate my hips anyway right?

Right

Love, 

Susie Q

Thankful

Oh how thankful I am today.

I have a great Husband who loves me so and is supportive and encouraging about pursuing my dreams.

A great steady job with a boss that's not too hard to work for.

A great opportunity with a wonderful, professional, and reputable company to pursue my dreams of planning weddings.

That Jesus spared me this weekend and did not let the forecast include rain for my first large on my own wedding... out doors... in the people's back yard... with large amounts of flowers, rentals, and food outside.  (You think I'm kidding, but I really am praising God for no chance of rain this weekend)

That the day will be mild, and the low will be cool enough that the party will move inside at a decent hour...

That all the vendors seem to know what they're doing

That my "assistant" for the night is one of the Partners in said company...

That my other assistant is my best friend

This is happening....

There are others on the books already.

I really am a wedding planner people!  Not just the assistant anymore!

Dreams can come true. 

PS... I'll stop this eventually... it's just so surreal! 

In other news

I'll be coordinating weddings all weekend.  Husband is playing Golf with my BFF's Husband cuz she's helping me... then Sunday both Husbands will sit on their respective couches and watch football for 10 hours...

Men

I love some football in my life, but watching the redzone channel for seriously 6-8 hours straight is mind-numbly boring to me...

of course coordinating weddings would probably not be something Hubs would put in his fun column either...

;-)

Susie Q

Thankful Thursday

Sometimes my heart gets overwhelmed and I just want to scream from the rooftops, or call everyone I know and tell them all how excited I am about life, about finally figuring out what I want to do in this life, about how rewarding it can be.

I want to do kart-wheels.

I suddenly feel capable of doing back flips, a task I've never mastered.

Maybe jump for joy....

certainly tell everyone.

I LOVE MY JOB!

I reign it in though.

Because I have two jobs...

and we certainly don't want one getting jealous of the other.

Don't worry other job, I like you a lot too... and you've helped me get to the point where I can truly feel ready for the first job....and I'm not going anywhere.

Love,

Susie Q

Barbie & Ken -- Married!

I stumbled across this today and just wanted to share!  SO CUTE!

Go check out the rest of the photos here and see the explanation behind it here. 

6 Months

Six months ago today I married my best friend, confidant, biggest cheer leader, accountability partner, and man of my dreams.  Every day hasn't been easy, but it's all been worth it!  It seems like just yesterday!

About two weeks before we said "I do" at our last premarital counseling session we stood in front of each other, held hands, and while looking into each other's eyes, told the other "divorce is not an option."  I was overwhelmed with tears that day, and am about to cry now just thinking about it.  I love the security of knowing that he has chosen me as I've chosen him and we will work together through this life to build a strong and happy home.

Yes, love is a choice, and I wholeheartedly choose to love the Hubs, but if I'm honest, he just makes it so darn easy!

Happy Six Months to My Love. 

Here are some of my favorite memories of our very special day: