Today’s my last day in Omaha as a single gal. This afternoon we’re off to NJ. Let the wedding weekend madness begin!

As much as I tried to avoid it, I couldn’t help but sneak a peak at the forecast for this weekend.

Now, this could change, as weather often does, but if it doesn’t… I’ll be a very happy bride!

On the agenda today:

1. Clean apartment

2. Buy a Kiddush cup at Temple gift shop

3. Stop at Costco for Fiber One bars

4. Pack toiletries

5. Prepare Sushi for a week at Aunt Jamie’s

6. Get ourselves to the airport with 3 large suitcases, 2 small carry-on suitcases and two backpacks with our computers (you’d think we we’re actually heading off on our honeymoon instead of just spending two nights in NYC! I can’t imagine what the luggage situation is going to be when we actually go to Italy in September for a two week honeymoon…)

It was such a relief not to go into work this morning. J and I had To Do list with a deadline–ASAP! We dropped off our welcome letter, programs and seating cards to the copy place this morning, and I had to go back this afternoon while J was at work to pick them up. I can’t believe how professional they look! We worked really hard on them, and I’m proud of us for getting to the finish line (around 11:30pm last night).

Next I went to Von Maur to look for earrings for the big day. The very first pair that caught my eye in the jewelry department was the one I bought. How unlike me! Somebody had offered to loan me a pair, but without having the chance to see them first, I was hesitant to accept. Plus, I want the jewelry I wear to be mine, so I can pass it down to my kids someday.

Today I also hope to get most of my packing done. Last night we did 4 loads of laundry, so everything is clean and ready to be folded and packed. We have to have outfits for the days before the weekend, the wedding weekend, and our 3 day “mini-moon” in NYC, and that equals a lot of luggage.

Saturday night J had his bachelor party, so I had a girls’ night out. It wasn’t a true bachelorette party, but I did receive a couple of pairs of Victoria’s Secret underwear, include the hot little number above. When I was browsing the VS website for that image, I came across something I can’t believe I kind of want:

I’m so embarrassed. It’s so not me. I would never call myself a “Sexy Little Bride.” And it has a wedding ring zipper for goodness sake! But it seems so practical for the whole getting ready ordeal since it doesn’t go over your head (no chance of messing up hair or makeup) and it’s so festive. Oh, for shame!

Anyway, that night we had some cocktails, ate some sushi and went out for ice cream. If we weren’t all exhausted we would have gone dancing, but it was nice to have a laid back night. I was home and passed out way before J’s evening ended. Atta boy!

Just ten days until the wedding!

I’ve added a couple of my favorite wedding blogs to the sidebar. They were hugely inspirational to me during the planning process. And just because the wedding is almost here doesn’t mean I’m going to stop reading them!

Heather Waraksa has posted more photos of our engagement photo session on her website. I thought the originals were amazing, but now with the retouching… WOW. I didn’t know we could look that good!

Just 11 days until the wedding!