Autumn Lewandowski's Blog

After a long search and more dresses then I can keep track of, I have found my wedding dress. I think I found it a long time ago but I wanted to make sure there wasn't a single one better! It's funny because my sister Kimberly said she didn't want to go to any other bridal stores because she knew that was the one. Of course she and my other sister's continued to look around with me on my quest for the perfect dress.

One day I had some time before my next appointment and I stopped off at Bridal Chateau to refresh my memory of the dress. As soon as I was all zipped up I knew it was the one and my eyes instantly filled up with tears. I think your wedding dress should make you feel like the most beautiful girl in the world and I think it should reflect who you are and at that moment I had both. I found my perfect fit, perfect style, perfect symbolism.

My mind flashed to the wedding day:
I can't wait for my Dad to see me all done up for the first time.
I can't wait for Dominick to see his future bride at the end of the church for the first time.
I can't wait for Father Matt to announce us as Mr. & Mrs. for the first time.

I wish I could go into a little detail about what the dress looks like but I feel that would be bad luck. I want Dominick to be completely in the dark about what I might look like on the day of our wedding.

I can go into detail about my next dress mission - the bridesmaids! More to come on that topic in the next blog....

Labels: Wedding

OF COURSE TO BUBLE!


That title isn't even a question to those who went to the Michael Buble concert on Monday night. It had to be one of the best concerns I've seen. There wasn't theatrics or pyrotechnics or crazy choreography - there was just talent, sincerity and humor. His voice was simply amazing and I applaud him for bringing the crooner music back into popularity.

I always say I wish I was around in the 30's and 40's. I love everything about the era: the outfits/fashion, the women all looked like ladies and the men - just handsome gentlemen. And of course the Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra etc... swooner/crooner music.

With that said...

I'm so glad the modern day in age has an old fashion voice to listen to. I became an instant fan of Michael Buble's when I heard him sing on Regis and Kelly years ago. I swear if a camera was rolling as I watched him sing - it would have captured me zoning in on the small 13 inch box, melting into my college dorm room bed with my mouth dropping open further and further with every note he sung. I instantly called Dominick (my fiance) and told him all about the most beautiful voice I have ever heard and ultimately my absolute favorite singer. Soon after I had his very first CD... and every one after that!


I missed his first concern in Buffalo because I moved to Macon Georgia for my first T.V. job. The second time around I was surprised with tickets on Valentine's Day by Dominick. So I do have to say I'm a bit biased about this concert of his but truly it was great!



The talent began with Michael Buble's opening act Naturally 7. Each of the members (7 of them) were able to imitate instruments. A few I can remember are the bass, drums, harmonica, guitar, turn table and violin. As they sang it sounded as if an entire band was on stage when really it was all done with their mouths. As first I didn't realize it only them but once you got the idea it was amazing, very cool! If you would like to see what Naturally 7 does, youtube "Wall of Sound".


As for Mr. Michael Buble - he was incredible. All who went knew his voice, knew what he sounded like but when you walked away from the concert you knew a little more about him.
He took time within the show to get to know his audience. He pointed out a few people - a man with beautiful eyes, a teenage couple and a young Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clinton.
He made a few jokes and thanked us a few times for being there. He sincerely appreciates the fans that put him in the life he's leading now.
He put thought into his show, during the song "Home" images of Buffalo were projected behind him and made reference to hockey and chicken wings. Even joked about all the Canadian fans and the Toronto Maple"Laughs" and how the Sabres and Canucks were headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs next year!

His singing... I loved every minute of it. I only hope with each album he makes in the future more songs will be his own. My favorite moment was while he sang "A Song For You". It was one of his multiple encore ensembles and it gave me chills as he finished the song without a microphone. It felt so intimate as if he was only singing to me (and the 8,000+ other fans!).


If you were at the concert - send me a message! I would love to know what you thought about it and what your favorite moment was.

alewandowski@wgrz.gannett.com

I can't hold it in anymore, I love wedding dress shopping! I really have a ball imaging my wedding day over and over and over in every dress I try on. I've come across beautiful dresses and dresses that fit me well but as for the one, I don't think I've found it yet.

I've been to five stores so far and tried on countless dresses. There are three from those stores I really keep coming back to in my mind. I even took pictures - which I would love to share with you but I can't risk having my fiance seeing the potential dress! I still have plenty more stops to make over the coming week and look forward to every moment of it. Maybe the dress is still out there or maybe I've already come across it.

I'm waiting for the moment I try one on and can't stop smiling. The one where I walk out to show my family and I see it in their eyes. I suppose I'm a bit too much of a dreamer when it comes to weddings. I have this image in my mind when it's the dress for my wedding day I'll just know it and everyone will start crying when they see me in it. It's pretty silly and I hope thinking that way doesn't make me pass up the right dress.

I'm probably over analyzing but I've never done this before (and don't plan on doing it again). I don't know what to expect and I just want it to be perfect! I'll have to let you know how it all pans out...

Labels: Wedding

Spring is fast approaching in T-minus 11 hours! Those are some encouraging words, too bad it doesn't mean Spring Temperatures! (I should know:)) Sorry to burst your bubble if you were thinking we are going from Winter to Spring in a day. Well, technically on the calendar we do, in practice any native western New Yorker knows better!

I guess you get through it with little teases of nice weather. Whether the nice "tease" days make you want it more or help to get you through the cold spurts, at least we reinforce the fact that we're capable!

We also use excuses...have you heard this one before:
"At least we don't have hurricanes, wild fires, mudslides, tornadoes and earthquakes to worry about."
All I'm going to say is anything can happen but if it makes you feel better that's all that matters!

I like to get through the last cold push with extra gym time. You know bathing suit season is fast approaching and you can imagine lying on a beach as you sweat the winter pounds away! I call that a double positive!

Whatever way you deal with wanting winter to be over and springtime temperatures to move in, hang in there.

Labels: Spring

I know it has taken a few weeks but I wanted to wait until I recieved pictures from the Bandits game to tell my experience.

Okay, if you remember I had no idea what to expect at my first ever lacrosse game. I can tell you it was awesome! There was so much energy in the crowd. The chanting was my favorite - I must admit I didn't know what was being said but by the end of the game I was one of the thousands chanting - "B.O.X. B.O.X. the box, the box, box box box, weehhoo!"

Labels: Family and Lacrosse

I'm anticipating the arrival of the Buffalo Bandits lacrosse season. I'm going to the game this Saturday and I don't know what to expect, I've never gone to a lacrosse game. I guess I'll cheer when they score, that's all that matters. Right?

Okay, now the real reason I'm anticipating the game.... I get to spend time with my family. Being 1,000 miles away from home for two years is not easy. I missed out on a lot of birthday parties, baby showers, baby births and holidays. I know it seems like a short period of time but it was long enough to make me understand the meaning of family. Getting together with everyone and having a good time makes me feel complete. I don't know what I would do without my expanding family!

So if you take anything away from this blog take this:
Love your family no matter how crazy you think they are and embrace every moment you get to spend with them.

Labels: Family and Lacrosse