Two more days. Oh my goodness! I can't believe the time is actually here.
In just two days I will be Mrs. Jill Cruz. Wow! This is such an exciting time in my life, I can't contain my happiness. I think that a part of me always knew that we would finally get here, to this point, and be so much in love. But we had to face the greatest of hardships - and for that I am so grateful because it was during these hardships that we learned so much about one another and actually fell so deeply in love again.
We are so lucky. I feel so very blessed. Everything is just coming together so nicely for our wedding, I can't wait to share all the details. I can't wait until I am able to post pictures!
This wedding is everything I ever dreamed of. We are getting married in the Church that brought us together again. We are celebrating with 186 of our closest family and friends. I have my absolute DREAM wedding gown (Maggie Sottero Victoriana, if you want a peek). Our son is wearing an adorable tuxedo that matches Mark. My sister will be at my side as matron of honour, and my father will FINALLY walk me down the isle after wishing for ten years on shooting stars and birthday candles (after learning of his illnesses).
I am trying so hard to keep things cool and stress free. At this point I have about 150 more favours to make for our guests, and 105 place cards. I have to settle final details with 3 vendors, and I need to prepare for a post-rehearsal barbecue tomorrow evening. There is still SO much that needs to be done, but I am still calm and haven't enabled myself to stress out too much just yet :)
I am taking my girls to the spa on friday for a morning of pampering, followed by an intimate lunch. Then I plan to go to sleep super early on friday night so that I won't be exhausted come saturday morning when I need to wake up at 5:30 am to start getting ready. I know that in the next two days, time will fly by so quickly, and pretty soon I'll find myself at the altar proclaiming in front of Mark, family & friends, and God that I will love and honour my wonderful husband forever and ever.
That moment can't come soon enough. I am SO READY for this and am looking forward to a wonderful future with my family.
Two more days! Pray for me and for us, if you have a moment. I have never in my life been this happy.
Here are some of our engagement shots (pictures by Studio 2000 Photography) - do the hair extensions look natural?
I am sooo excited for you and Mark!
Your dream is finally coming true and I couldn't be happier for you!
I can't wait to see pictures of your wedding.
Stay calm and enjoy the day cause it goes sooo fast!
Posted by: Stephanie K | Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Oh my gosh! Jill!!! I just happened to hit on your page to see that you are back! Your extensions look great and the pictures....you guys are beautiful! I will be praying for you all weekend . Keep your eyes on God, your hand in each others and together you will have forever!!
Posted by: Sara Mannino | Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 09:09 AM
sounds like you are right where you want to be ... and enjoying every minute of it! wishing you the best this weekend!
Posted by: laura vegas | Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Hey Jill! Congratulations on your upcoming marriage to Mark. I am so happy for you. I've missed seeing you (and your cutie Elijah) in the scrappy world. I wish you guys the very best.
And p.s.-you look beautiful in your engagement photos.
sdavidson
Posted by: Sally | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 01:27 AM
Congratulations, Jill; all the way from *me* all the way down here in Oklahoma. May you have every bit of beauty, happiness, and JOY that you all deserve. :-)
Posted by: Candace Riley | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 02:32 PM
...I could have helped with those favours and place cards....
Posted by: kristin hohenadel | Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Congratulations! Your photos are beautiful - I can't wait to hear more about your big day! :o)
Posted by: wendy sue | Monday, May 19, 2008 at 03:29 AM
Congrats again Jill!!!! Those photos are awesome, can't wait to see more wedding ones (saw a few on facebook!)
xoxo
Posted by: jenn | Monday, May 19, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Gorgeous photos Jill. You two are such a cute couple. Congratulations to you both!!!
Posted by: Janette | Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Oh Jill, the dress is beautiful!! I am so excited for you and wish you and Mark all the happiness in the world! :)
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Posted by: Courtney Walsh | Friday, May 23, 2008 at 12:26 PM
It's been months since I have checked your blog - maybe even a year. I am so glad that you are writing on your blog again... Congratulations, and can't wait to hear more about your special day.
Posted by: Kyra | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations Jill! The dress is uber amazing and I'm sure it was the fairytale you had always imagined- prince charming and everything!! Can't wait to see pictures!
Posted by: Jenny Mathews | Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 02:04 PM