Rachel | 8.23.14 | Eric

On November 25, 2012 Eric got down on one knee and asked Rachel to marry him. She said "yes!" [and did a happy dance]. Since then, they've been planning THE BEST DAY EVER, 08.23.14. This blog details the adventures of two lovebirds, from the bling to "I do."

[eight-twentythree]

On our way to tasting #2! 🍸🍝🍷🍰 #jahanweddingprep #fiance #fiances #weddingplanning #evelynjahan #bling #engaged #engagementring #sofun #lovehim #love #hunk

[eight-twentythree]

You might think Eric would be embarrassed taking pics at the gym - but after an hour of me singing and dancing through spin class the man has no shame #gym #gymbuddies #spin #spinclass #couplesspin #adorbs #fiance #fiances #engaged #jahanweddingprep #sweatingforthewedding #honeymoonhotties

[eight-twentythree]

I love beach hangouts in the early morning hours! More images from our day yesterday are coming to the blog this week ⛅🌊☕🍌💕 (www.racheljayblog.com) #finace #hanginout #early #beach #breakfast #orangecounty #love #lovehim #snuggle #photography #photographer #racheljay #orangecountyphotographer#reflection #sand #waves #hunk #sunglasses #surf #surfer

[eight-twentythree]

Oh my man I love him so! #fiance #love #lovehim #outtonight #coworkers #newport #fav

[eight-twentythree]

And so we meet again devil machine - 410 days! #byebyedoritos #andtacobell #andchipotle #waitnotchipotle #ineedchipotle #wedding #weddingprep #honeymoonhottie

[eight-twentythree]

Wedding Nightmare #2

Last night I had my second wedding nightmare! 

This time our videographer didn't show up. I have a feeling this dream happened because I'm actually in the process of choosing our videographer.

Lucky for me though (in the dream) our photographer jumped in and let us know her people had it covered... what a relief!!

[eight-twentythree]

Out with the fiancé! #coworkers #newport #fiance #lovehim

[eight-twentythree]

Eric's latest little accessories. Safe to say I won't be hanging anymore shelves #fiance #emergencyroom #staples #ouch #cocobonk #headache #trooper #hunk #stud

[eight-twentythree]

Yearly photo booth pic at the fair! 🍭🍩📷😁💍💕 #fiance #photobooth #delmarfair #tradition #lovehim #flowercrown #silly

[eight-twentythree]

Ready for this wedding! 💋💍👰😍 #meetthechambys @lolane @ryanchamby

[eight-twentythree]

Friday night date night will all my loves: fiancé, bling, wine, and Leo D. #thegreatgatsby

[eight-twentythree]

As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.

Winnie the Pooh

[eight-twentythree]

Celebrating this man's birthday at Mickey's house today! I am so blessed to have spent 4 years of birthdays with this guy! Here's to the next 60!! #happybirthday #fiance #hunk #lovehim (at Disney California Adventure Park)

[eight-twentythree]

Cookies and a clean house for the man who watched me barf all weekend 😝 #lovehim

[eight-twentythree]

Din-din and a veryyyy stiff drink at Buca with my love #fiances #futurehubbyandwifey #490days (at Buca di Beppo)

[eight-twentythree]

Dream wedding?

I had my first wedding nightmare last night! The highlights went a little something like this:

- We were staying in a stable that was converted into a hotel

- My brother was on an acid trip 

- My dress wasn't my dress

- I couldn't find my shoes (so I went barefoot)

- My hair was a tangled mess, so I tied it up in a messy bun

- And finally, the moment before I woke up I saw Eric for a split second at the end of the aisle... wearing a velour track suit.

Here's to hoping the real deal goes a little more smoothly :) 

[eight-twentythree]

I am in love and out of it I will not go...

C.S. Lewis