Perfect 10; 2000 to 2010

SAND CEREMONY FRAME...DONE

2010-02-06T21:27:00.000-08:00

INSPIRATION FRAME....from do-it-yourself-weddings.com Charise is the TRUTH!!!! A true DIY Wedding Diva

My instuctions....
I started with a 4 position shadow box frame from Michaels.....with my 40% coupon it was $10 the inside of the frame has 3 half inch wood "frames" that allow the glass to be set in different positions...

Since the shadow box only came with 1 pane of glass I had to improvise on how to make sure that my picture didn't get sand on it. Well that the picture was protected from the sand. I had some acetate from Christmas and I used it.
I cut out a piece that was the size of the frame, taped the picture to the plastic, and then glued the corners onto the glass. Then I glued the 2nd wood spacer on top of the craft plastic.

Finished product...

POSE FOR THE CAMERA NOW

2010-01-30T20:39:00.000-08:00

And another check off the list.....The PHOTOGRAPHER. Yeah I'm a little sad that we aren't gonna go with the family friend but sorry for him to come, take pictures, then give us a CD and still charge me $2000.00 I'm good. My budget can't handle it. We are gonna hire him in about September or so when we get all of the attire probably about the end of November and have him take us out and take some fun shots together. This way I still get his fly expertise on the other side of the lens. And it doesn't disrupt the family hormonal imbalance.

But anyway we have book our wonderful photogs Divine Image Photography. Gotta say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Zac and Tiffany. We just clicked with them and I love their vibe. We are gonna have a BLAST. So be on the look out for a link with some boudoir pics (yeah I think that I want to give Bear a little picture book of his own lol), our "epics", our cutsey pictures and probably much much more.

SAVINGS

2010-01-17T17:22:00.001-08:00

Ok I'm on a roll with the savings...I was sitting here thinking about the price of the post cards for the invites, and the price was seriously adding up. Well I got an email from a Archivers and they had a bogo free coupon in the email. So I got to adding up how many post cards I could get out of a 12x12 or a 8.5x11 sheet of paper and realized that all i needed was 14 sheets of 12x12 paper. Well today I used the coupon and got 6 sheets for $2. I'm gonna try to go tomorrow and use another coupon at the other location and the other 2 sheets that I'll need. Total for what I would've paid for 1 and a half packages of the paper that I needed (and I needed 3 packages of paper which was $10). Once its all said and done I'll end up paying $5 for the paper that I will need. 50% savings YAY!!!!

Ok so I wanted a "broach" bracelet. I seen one if the picture of the dress that I want, and I started to price them out well to buy one it was about $80, to make one the broach alone was $20. I went to Michael's today and on their clearance rack they had a ton of stuff on clearance, and I found my pendant, 3 options for clasps, crimp bead and covers all for $2. YAY!!!!

Then I was cleaning out my "crafting" area and found 20 sheets of Sugar Daddy card stock. Sugar Daddy is a shimmery chocolate colored card stock. And a package of 50 envelopes. Guess what...there are the starting components of our Save the Date cards. I just have to buy paper to print the information on.

And finally....LAST BUT NOT LEAST...and the GREATEST savings of all.......THE HONEYMOON...its booked and with airfare, hotel, & cruise......$1600.

ALL DRESSED UP IN LOVE

2010-01-12T14:37:00.000-08:00

Everyone else's attire....

this is my inspiration

Bride'smaid dress is from Alfred Angelo Style 7004 in Mocha with Cafe trim
The Jr. Bride's maids dresses are from Davids Bridal one will be in latte an the other in truffle
I sooooo wanted that tie set for the fellas but its discontinued from the company I saw it at so off to find something similar. But the fellas will just be in Brown suits, ivory shirts, and some nice tie that i finally find.

CANDY IS DANDY BUT LIQUOR IS QUICKER

2010-01-12T14:09:00.000-08:00

So I have decided on 4 signature drinks for the bar.

Jack and Coke (something old)

A Chocolate Bride (something new)

6 parts vodka
1 part chocolate liqueur
Chocolate curl

Directions

Combine vodka and liqueur in a mixing glass with ice cubes and stir. Strain into a cilled cocktail glass and garnish with chocolate curl.

A Golden Groom,(something borrowed)

2 ounces tequila
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange juice
Splash of pomegranate juice
Orange peel, for garnish

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add tequila, pineapple juice, orange juice, and pomegranate juice.
Shake well.
Divide between 2 highball glasses; garnish each with a piece of orange peel.

A Electric Smurf (for my something blue)

1 oz. Blue Curacao
1 oz. Coconut Rum
Fill with Pineapple Juice
Fill with Sprite

Then we will have a few cases of budweiser and heinken, a couple bottles of moscota, and a few bottles of champagne. And maybe the usuals, (Hennessy, Crown, Kettle One, Malibu, Barcardi's, Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice, and Grenadine)

TO DO LIST

2010-01-10T16:53:00.000-08:00

9-11 MONTHS
November 14, 2009 through February 13, 2010

Get organized! Start a notebook/file folder to house all your wedding-planning paperwork in one place, browse our Wedding Planning Basics area, and download The Knot Toolbar for easy access to all your online planning tools.
Begin envisioning your wedding style and wedding colors -- formal, eggplant-and-gold hotel reception? Or a modern, black-and-white loft? Colorful, tented, backyard barbecue celebration? Or exotic, orange-and-yellow beach wedding?
Decide on a wedding budget and hash out who's contributing to the wedding. The Knot Hint: For a quick and easy way to determine your budget, use The Knot Wedding Budget Tool.
Choose a wedding date and time, and finalize after okaying with important guests (parents, siblings, and grandparents), ceremony and/or reception location, and ceremony officiant.
Begin interviewing wedding coordinators (if you'll have one) -- look online and ask family and friends for local wedding coordinator recommendations.
Brides: It's never too early to begin thinking about your wedding dress. Start by figuring out what wedding dress style will look best on you.
Start taking better care of yourself. Get in wedding day shape by eating right, joining a gym, and/or even hiring a personal trainer.
Hire a wedding coordinator (if you're having one) and sign the wedding coordinator contract.
Interview wedding caterers look online for wedding caterers in your area and ask recently married friends for recommendations.
Scout out reception sites in your area until you find the perfect reception location.
Look for a ceremony officiant in your area (if you don't already have one in mind) and/or a premarital counselor who suits your style and spirit. Interview prospective officiants and start prewedding counseling if it's right for you.
If you're having an engagement party, set a date, draft a guest list, and order the invitations.
Book your reception site as soon as you see something you love that's available on your date. Before you sign the reception contract, make sure it includes everything you discussed.
Begin working on a preliminary online wedding guest list and decide approximately how many people you want to invite. Request "wish lists" from both sets of parents, then compile.
Put together your bridal party. Choose your bridesmaids, pick your groomsmen, and decide on your flower girl and ring bearer. Also consider giving a part to those very important friends and family outside of the bridal party (ceremony readers, guest book attendants, candle lighters).
Find a ceremony site (if one hasn't already been determined by your choice of officiant or reception site).
Brides: Start your wedding dress search. Begin by looking at pictures of wedding dresses online and in magazines.
Choose your wedding colors (if you haven't already), taking into account the existing decor of your ceremony and reception spaces.
Decide on a caterer. Hash out a rough price per head and start planning your reception menu.
Sign your catering contract and send in a deposit.
Finalize your wedding guest list. The Knot Hint: When you're done, make your lives easy by entering everything into your Guest List Manager.
Envision your wedding flowers and set up appointments with wedding florists in the area to discuss options.
Start looking for and auditioning local reception bands or DJs.
Brides: Once you've found photos of wedding dresses you like, make appointments and head out to bridal salons to try them on.
Envision your wedding invitations. Look at invite photos and decide who will make your wedding invitations. The Knot hint: Coordinate all your wedding stationery from the save-the-dates to your invitations and place cards.
Set up appointments with various florists to discuss options.
Decide on your officiant and set up a meeting to plan the wedding ceremony and talk about any religious requirements (such as premarital counseling).
Research, interview, and get price lists from several wedding photographers in your area and local videographers. Before you start, read up on wedding photo and video basics.
Start a wedding registry at one or more of your favorite stores. Even if you start with just a few pieces, you can always add more items later. The Knot Hint: Do it all in one place at Registry Central.

MEMORY CANDLE

2010-01-09T15:48:00.000-08:00

We are going a memory candle, I'm deciding on if I want a floating one in an etched glass vase or if I want to actually make a candle. Here are the instructions on using tissue paper to have a seamless look but I might go with the vellum printing and attaching with glue and studs and ribbon.

ANOTHER CHECK

2010-01-09T14:46:00.000-08:00

Ok I've just finished the monograms...I think that I like the one with our names better than the one with our initials.

Next step is to find a company to do the stamp for us. We have been given the names of a few that aren't local (Villiage Impressions & rubberstamps.net )and then a local company Stampers Ink. Stamper's Ink told me approx $60 for a custom stamp, but to come in and maybe it could be a little cheaper. So I am going to take my design down to Stamper's Ink in a few days and see what price she is talking about, and I've sent a request to Villiage Impressions for a quote. I'll do an update when I get that quote.

WEDDING SHOES

2010-01-06T15:53:00.000-08:00

(photo from Wedding Bee)

I'm doing the monogram on the bottom of my shoes :) I found instructions on Wedding Bee

FLOWERS....CHECK

2010-01-06T15:06:00.001-08:00

My bouquet and the groom's boutineer DONE.! And all for the low low price of $15 this includes flowers, crystals, ribbon, rhinestones, and boutineer holder. Gotta love sales!

LET THERE BE LIGHT

2010-01-06T13:24:00.001-08:00

LET THERE BE LIGHT! Ok I have seen this EVERYWHERE and now I want it. I want uplights and our monogram in lights. Something I haven't seen yet at my friends and family's weddings. I did find some info on DIY on the a blog ( Becoming His Mrs ) OMG I love her for it. So I'm going to look into do the uplighting and having the monogram done by the lighting company vs DIY. Due to the fact that KC is basically shut DOWN, we have an appointment with a local lighting company soon.

NEW YEARS

2010-01-01T14:43:00.000-08:00

In my cutest yet scary kid voice, "WE'RE BACK!!!!!" And actually better than ever. Honey Bear has found a new job YAY but I lost mine, well lets just say that I made an Exodus from my previous employer. I have an interview this week and I am claiming the job, because it is what I have prayed for. But we are still going to pray long and hard that everything is going to be ok and that we can get this wedding back on track. With penny pinching my DIY list has just gotten even longer. I still want a ton of stuff that I know is soooo out of the budget but we will see. A lot of things have changed but I'll update soon.

HOLD UP WAIT A MINUTRE

2009-08-11T13:17:00.000-07:00

Things are on hold for now. SO lost his job but he has an interview for a new one. So once we get the verdict on the job situaiton then everything is back on and popping...but for now...we are on hold.

BO-K CRYSTALS

2009-07-03T18:45:00.000-07:00

I saw a bride with this cute crystals in her bo-k and thought ooooo I want some too. So I went and grabbed a bag of beads and some wire and BAM done. I have about 30 of them (I'm gonna put them into the bo-ks and the corsages) And now my hands are killing me. :)

STAMPS

2009-06-28T17:32:00.000-07:00

I have to say of all the "wedding" type stamps I like these the most.

GOT LIST

2009-06-26T20:06:00.000-07:00

SO far here is all the stuff that we have for our nuptials.

1. Guest book/album. And extra pages and page protectors. (since we our photographer is just going to take the pictures and give us them on a CD)
2. Everything that we need for the inviations.
3. Everything that we need for the save the date cards.
4. Everything that we need for the thank you cards.
5. The covers for the programs
6. The components of my veil
7. Flowergirl basket
8. Ringbearer pillow
9. Favor boxes
10. Rose Petals
11. All of the components for the flowers (i.e. bo-ks, boutineers, corsages, etc)

SAND FRAMES

2009-06-18T11:20:00.000-07:00

HMMMMMM this is a thought....THINKING HARD!

(found this picture doing a google search)

Sandframes was doing them but I found out that they aren't....then I found out that a knottie Miahandme (via a google search) used this frame umbra ether frame, so I'm going to look into getting one from my local Kohls or Target. I like this little cute one from Oriental Trading and its cheap....Hmmmm again, thinking, thinking, thinking, My only issue is that its only a 4x6 size, but I guess I could put it into a cute shadow box afterwards. Here are some more DIY Tips to making one....SAND FRAME DIY

Sand Ceremony Wording.

Courtesy of Weddingbee.com: The Groom commences the ceremony by pouring a portion of his sand into the empty vase. The Bride then pours some of her sand into the center vase. They keep doing this, alternating colors creating a layered effect until the center vase is almost full. Then to complete the ceremony, they can simultaneously pour their sand into the center vase. If you are having your ceremony directly on the beach, a nice touch would be having your officiant scoop up a little sand from the beach with a sea shell and pour it into the small bottle to symbolize the building of the foundation of the relationship and to give you a memento directly from the beach. For examples on how you might word the ceremony, check out this site: http://www.celebrateintimateweddings.com/ceremonysand.html Here are some phrases that really seem to capture this type of ceremony: “Officiant: _________ and _________, may your love always be as constant as the never-ending waves, flowing endlessly from the depths of the sea. Just as there will never be a morning without the ocean’s flow, may there never be a day without your love for each other. or Officiant: _________ and _________,today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand; one, representing you, _________ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, _________, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else. When the two are blended together they represent an entirely new and extraordinary love relationship. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that forever enriches the combination. As you each hold your sand the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one. The life that each of you have experienced until now, individually, will hereafter be inseparably united, for the two shall become one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.” The ceremony can also be planned to include your parents or children, giving each their own color of sand. Of course you don’t have to be having a beach ceremony to incorporate this into your wedding.

HOBBY LOBBY SALES

2009-06-18T10:56:00.000-07:00

Gotta love the 50% off bridal blow out when it comes to bargains....So far this seriously small budget event is on track. I got EVERY flower that I need to DIY the bouquets, boutineers, and corsages and only paid $75 which normally would have run me $150. YAY for sales.

I still need to get some combs for my veil, and a few more stems for the jumping broom. And pins or holders for the boutineers. But besides that I am DONE!

CHECKING THAT OFF THE LIST!

FAVORS

2009-06-14T19:47:00.000-07:00

As with everything this is a DIY project..... I got the idea and the picture from Style Me Pretty

MY DREAM DRESS!!!!!

2009-06-14T18:31:00.001-07:00

Here was the what I didn't want in a dress....
1. Could not be a "traditional" dress type
2. Could not be an actual bridal gown.
3. No tulle or lace (they both make me itch)
4. No rhinestones and things like that....it needs to be simple.

What I wanted in a dress...
1. "destination" type dress
2. really cute bride's maid dress

And that trip to David's Bridal changed all that, and I thought that I found the perfect dress at David's. Well guess what NOPE it wasn't it. Today I went to a scrapbook store in the outlet mall to get some stuff for my daughter's girl scout troop, and in walking the mall (needed a lil' retail therapy and a lil' fitness in the process) I stopped at Group USA. Why did I do that????

I started looking at the Destination dresses and found THE DRESS. And how I know it was THE DRESS I started crying when I saw myself in the mirror. The top is covered in rhinestones (#4 on the no no list) It has tulle (#3 on the no no list.) And the best part is that it doesn't need any BODY ARMOUR!!!! I had on a strapless bra and I didn't need to change into a long line bra. NOW THAT WAS A HUGE PLUS!!!!

Here is a picture of me in THE DRESS...its a little big in the top and its long, but that's nothing that a good seamstress can't fix. but here is the kicker....the David's dress was $600. The Group USA dress is $190.

***sidenote....Excuse my jeans & my baby phat flip flops in the corner ****

*dress removed because honey might be sneaking around looking*

MENUS

2009-06-07T22:07:00.001-07:00

***RECEPTION MENUS***

FOR THE COCKTAIL & BAR AREA

TABLE NUMBERS

MENUS

RSVP

2009-06-07T22:04:00.001-07:00

****RSVP WORDING**** I can't take the chance of folks not getting the hint.

____ Number of Seats Reserved (Number was filled in by us)

____ Will be there.

____ Will not be there.

RSVP cards as well as on the RSVP section of the website:

Your cooperation is important to us.
Please be aware that your RSVP dictates your seating at the reception. Should you NOT respond prior to the date indicated,
we will assume you will not be in attendance.
Therefore, we will be unable to reserve a seat(s)
for you at the reception dinner

then once we get the RSVPs back then we will send a card that says thanks and THEY HAVE TO BRING IT WITH THEM TO THE RECEPTION I think that we are gonna send the CD favors then as well

and if they havent RSVPed before the deadline then we will send a post card with this one it....

This is a courtesy card to let you know that we have not recieved your r.s.v.p. Therefore it is with regret that we will be unable to accomodate you with seating. Even though you aren't in attendance, you are in our hearts.
God Bless you.
Bride & Groom

CAKE....CHECK

2009-06-04T19:48:00.000-07:00

I discovered that one of the moms of my daughter's girl scout troop makes cakes. And guess what she is going to make it for $FREE.99. So cake is DONE!!

CARDBOX IDEAS

2009-05-30T19:04:00.000-07:00

I know that we are having a small wedding so I am thinking of ideas for our cardbox. I was looking for a ideas. I came across this mail box and I like it.

Off to Archivers for the needed components.

2009-05-30T18:51:00.000-07:00

Another Day another Deal My shoes..... Coloriffics Sierra @ Davids Bridal for $73.00...My price $8 at the local Salvation Army Thrift Store....I'll take an actual picture of them later.

TODAY'S BUDGET FRIENDLY FINDS

2009-05-30T18:27:00.000-07:00

Head piece: $2 it was on clearance. The original price said $22 (savings of $20)

LINGEREE....

2009-05-29T20:02:00.001-07:00

The Budget Diva strikes agan.

I went today to grab a long line bra so that I can go try on dresses on Sunday. What would've cost me $56.00 only cost me $14. I went to an outlet store of a department store and found exactly what I needed for

$14!!!!!

CRAIGSLIST

2009-05-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

OMG I have to say that Craig's List is a dayum good site. I have found sooooo many vendors. Now to schedule some interviews and visit some sites. I will keep ya posted.

MENS ATTIRE

2009-05-29T10:45:00.001-07:00

Since we are going for a casual look here is what I think I want the dh & bm to wear and just change the color of their shirts for them to be diff from each other.

DIY PROJECTS

2009-05-28T19:56:00.000-07:00

My first DIY project....Our Guest Book/Album. It will be a cross between a scrapbook, wedding picture album, and guest book all in one.

Album $10
Extra page protectors $5
Paper to cover it $3
And the tag on the cover .50

Total for book $18.50

A LITTLE MORE INSPIRATION

2009-05-26T20:43:00.001-07:00

(again all from the knot.com)

The Programs....Except we will use Japanese paper from Paper Source

I know that everyone has done this with their shoes but I'm going to do it too. I have a hot fix gun and I'm not afraid to use it.

MORE INSPIRATION

2009-05-26T19:44:00.001-07:00

More Inspiration from the knot....

The Cake only I want Chocolate ribbon instead of the white.

DIY Jewelry Idea.....

INSPIRATIONS

2009-05-26T18:50:00.000-07:00

From the Knot....amberandjeff....(not exactly sure what her knottie name is) but she pulled off the colors and I just hope I can do the same.

FAMILY LIFE CONFERNCE

2009-05-25T12:30:00.000-07:00

Family Life Conference Kansas City (Overland Park) Sheraton Overland Park Hotel 6100 College Blvd Leawood, KS 66211-2403

Event Dates: 03/26/2010 - 03/28/2010

About the conference

How will your marriage be remembered?
Marriage is defined by memories. They can be memories of joy and fulfillment or pain and heartbreak. It all depends on how well you apply the principles that make marriage thrive. For thirty years, the Weekend to Remember conference has been helping couples create the kind of memories that build a healthy marriage. Remember your marriage. Remember this weekend.

Weekend to Remember is a weekend marriage conference that teaches God's design for marriage and family. The environment is fun, non-threatening, and sometimes hilarious. And it's a wonderful time for couples to refresh good marriages or heal troubled ones. There are over 150 conferences in cities all across the U.S. each year. Registration is open to individuals, couples, or groups. Whether you're engaged, newlywed, or remarried, enrich your marriage and begin a godly legacy for your family by attending a conference in a city near you. Or plan a memorable getaway to a destination of your choosing.

Conference Schedule
What you and your spouse will hear during the Weekend to Remember marriage conference is not just one couple’s opinion on marriage. Instead, it is the result of more than three decades of biblical research by a team of men and women who distilled what it takes to have a successful marriage and family. You will learn about timeless blueprints for marriage, commitment and communication, and about romance and resolving conflict.

Friday Night
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Registration

7:00 - 7:30 pm - Welcome to your Weekend to Remember

7:30 - 8:30 pm - Why Marriages Fail,
Identify and understand the 5 threats to marriage.
• Difficult adjustments
• The world's pattern
• Inevitable difficulties
• Extramarital "affairs"
• Selfishness

8:30 - 8:45 pm Break

8:45 - 9:30 pm - Can We Talk? (Discuss factors that make communication difficult as well as tips on how to listen and express yourself well with your spouse during the weekend.)

9:30 - 9:50 pm - Application project.

Saturday
8:00- 8:30 am Resource center and ballroom open

8:30 - 9:20 am Unlocking the Mystery of Marriage Realize God's plan for marriage.
• Marriage is far more important than you may have thought.
• There is opposition to God's purposes for marriage.
• Recognize that your spouse is not your enemy.

9:20 - 9:35 am Break

9:35 - 10:25am From How to Wow Achieve God's plan for marriage by leaving, cleaving and becoming one flesh.

10:25 - 11:40 am Application project (for married couples)

11:40 - 12:30 pm What Every Marriage Needs, Discover how your marriage is dependent upon your own personal relationship with God.

12:30 - 2:00 pm Lunch break (lunch not provided)

2:00 - 3:05 pm We Fight Too, Conflict is common in all marriages. Recognize the goal of marriage is not to be conflict-free but to handle conflict correctly when it occurs.

3:05 - 3:35 pm HomeBuilders application project.

3:35 - 3:50 pm Break

3:50 - 4:45 pm Marriage After Dark, A satisfying sex life is the result of a satisfying marriage relationship. Uncover intimacy from God's perspective.

Saturday evening Date Night - on your own!

Sunday
8:15 - 8:45 am Staff Opportunities meeting (optional)

9:00-10:30 am Woman to Woman & Man to Man, God has given husbands and wives different roles. Spouses attend separate sessions to learn how God has defined their role in marriage.

10:30 - 11:15 pm Make it Personal application project.

11:15 - 12:00 pm How Marriages Thrive, Learn the three essential elements to a healthy marriage

12:00 - 12:30 pm Leaving a Legacy, Detect and implement your family's legacy.

12:30 pm Conference ends

12+ MONTHS NOVEMBER 13, 2009 AND PRIOR

2009-05-25T11:20:00.000-07:00

(USING THE KNOT PLANNER)

Begin envisioning your wedding --- formal hotel or friend's loft? Backyard barbecue or exotic beach? (in the process)

Decide on a budget and hash out who's contributing. (done)

Pick your preferences for a wedding date and time, (DONE 11/13/10) and finalize after okaying with important guests, location, or officiant.

Begin interviewing wedding consultants (if you'll have one) AND / OR start asking family AND friends FOR local wedding vendor recommendations. (in the process VaughnsEventsKC or Topeka Weddings)

Brides: It's never too early to begin thinking about your gown. Start by figuring out what style will look best on you. (in the process)

Start interviewing caterers. (in the process....SOUL FOOD....Hill House or Peachtree)

TO DO LIST

2009-05-25T11:01:00.000-07:00

I am gonna be a busy little bee....MY DIY TO DO LIST

*WEDDING PROGRAM
*Reception Menus
*Bridal Party T-Shirts
*OOT Hotel Bags
*Monogram for cake table
*Save The Dates
*INVITES
*THANK YOU CARDS
*all enclosures (RSVP cards, direction cards,
*FAVORS
*cds
*bouts & corsages
* BO-Ks
*CAKE TOPPER
*Guest Book & signature mat
*AISLE RUNNER
*door letters
*Memory candles
*bathroom baskets
*KIDS TABLE
*bridesmaids tote bags
*bridesmaids journals
*rehersal dinner invites & food
*bridesmaid luncheon & food
*oot newsletters
*marriage covant certificate
*veil

STATS UPDATE

2009-05-05T07:24:00.000-07:00

Our stats!

Wedding Date: November 13th, 2010 (The weekend after our 10th year wedding anniversary)
City/State/Country you're getting married in: The Kansas City Metro Area
Wedding Colors: Tiffany Blue (Pool), Red (Apple), Chocolate, platinum and white
Budget: $15k
Formality: Semi-Formal
Number of guests: no more than 200!!!!!!
Wedding Website: http://perryandnicole.weddingannouncer.com/
Bridal Party: One maid of honor and possibly one bride's maid; a best man and possibly one groom's man; 2 Jr bridesmaids/candle lighters (still haven't figured out what their role will be) a flower girl (who will be 10 at the time) and a ring bearer

CUPCAKES TAKE 2

2009-01-11T22:07:00.000-08:00

this is what i want my cupcake tree to look like only in blue with a red ribbon instead of white with a pink ribbon.

COLORS.....COLORS

2009-01-04T17:03:00.000-08:00

Well we are back to just the Tiffany and Chocolate with the hints of Red.

SAVINGS, SAVINGS, SAVINGS

2009-01-04T16:35:00.000-08:00

Ok so I know that I want a dress that is a sheath, it can be either empire waist or natural (I think that I look ok in either one). I went looking for a dress today and found the perfect one and its CHEAP!!!! Yeah it will require a few alterations and I want to add a blue ribbon for a "train".

Here is a picture of the dress...and it cost $99.00, YAY FOR CHEAP! Dress found and out of the way CHECK!

PLACE CARD BUTTONS

2008-11-26T21:20:00.000-08:00

Martha does it again....

These buttons-cum-seating cards can also serve to introduce guests to one another. Calligraph names on paper, then follow directions included with a button-making machine. Pin buttons to 2-by-3-inch card stock with numbers written on the bottom.

THE GOLDEN GROOM

2008-11-26T20:57:00.000-08:00

SIGNATURE DRINK - IDEAS

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Serve a Special Cocktail at Your Wedding
For brides on a budget, a signature wedding cocktail can be a great way to go. At your wedding reception, rather than having an open bar, serve your guests beer and wine, champagne for the toast, and then one special cocktail. Make sure it has a fun and flirty name, and consider making a festive sign announcing it for the bar.

Suggestions for a signature wedding cocktail:

Something Blue
2 oz Hpnotiq
2 oz white wine
1 oz ginger ale

Love is in the Air
2 oz. sloe gin
2 dashes raspberry syrup
2 dashes lemon juice
1 egg white

Put all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake well, strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Drop a raspberry in the glass for a special touch.

Wedding Belle Cocktail
3/4 oz Dubonnet
3/4 oz Gin
1 Dash of Cherry Brandy
1 Dash of Orange Juice

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Sealed with a Kiss
2 oz chocolate liqueur such as Godiva or Crème de Cacao
1.5 oz vodka
Hershey's Kiss

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice,shake well, and pour into a chilled cocktail glass. Put a Hershey's Kiss in the bottom for the added love touch.

Hot Romance
1 1/2 oz rum
2 oz cranberry juice
2 oz orange juice

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail glass over ice. Stir and serve with an orange slice.

And, if you already have a favorite cocktail, feel free to rename it with a cute wedding-appropriate name.

Always and Forever
3/4 ounce Ultra Violet Orange Vodka
3/4 ounce peach schnapps
1 ounce grapefruit juice
1 ounce pineapple juice
1/2 ounce lime juice
a dash of strawberry puree

Mix all ingredients in your favorite glass over ice. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a flower.

Electric Lemonade
INGREDIENTS
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger citron vodka
1/2 fluid ounce Blue Curacao
2 fluid ounces sour mix
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Fill a Collins glass with ice. Pour in vodka, blue curacao and sour mix. Fill to the top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with lemon wedge, and serve with straw.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Electri...de/Detail.aspx

Rebecca's Rockin' Vodka Lemonade
INGREDIENTS
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate
12 fluid ounces vodka
1 lime

DIRECTIONS
In a gallon pitcher prepare the lemonade concentrate according to package instructions, replacing one can of water with the vodka. Squeeze juice from one lime into mixture. Pour over ice and serve.

Frozen Summer Slush
"This is a great frozen summer drink that is very thirst quenching! Vodka may be used instead of gin."

INGREDIENTS
2 cups white sugar
7 cups water
4 tea bags
2 cups boiling water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
2 cups gin

DIRECTIONS
Put 7 cups water in large saucepan, and heat on high until boiling. Add sugar and stir until dissolved; set aside to cool. Place teabags in 2 cups boiling water, and let steep until desired strength is acquired.
In a large bowl, mix together sugar water, tea, lemonade concentrate and orange juice concentrate. Stir in gin. Place in freezer container and freeze overnight.
To serve, Place several scoops into a tall glass, and fill with any clear carbonated beverage.

Absolut Sexy Lemonade Punch recipe

15 oz Absolut® vodka
7 1/2 oz triple sec
7 oz 7-Up® soda
4 oz lemon juice
1 lemon
sweet and sour mix
1/2 - 1 cup sugar
1/8 oz grenadine syrup

Pour vodka, triple sec, 7-up, and lemon juice into a 64 ounce container. Slice a lemon, add, then almost-fill with sweet and sour mix. Add sugar and a touch of grenadine, and shake well. Serve into highball glasses. Stir or shake well with each serving to circulate the sugar.

SIGNATURE DRINKS - THE CHOCOLATE BRIDE

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I lke this one.....THE CHOCOLATE BRIDE
6 parts vodka
1 part chocolate liqueur
Chocolate curl

Combine vodka and liqueur in a mixing glass with ice cubes and stir. Strain into a cilled cocktail glass and garnish with chocolate curl.

COLORS COLORS - AQUA AND RED

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HERE ARE A FEW IDEAS

PHOTOBOOTH

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I so want this for the wedding....its a little pricy but i think that it will be a great favor. And a great addition to the scrapbook I'm creating.

KC Photobooth

CUPCAKES YAY...

2008-11-25T20:45:00.001-08:00

Its Official I want cupcakes in lew of an actual wedding cake. I want them chocolate and white. Now do I want regular frosting????

Update.....

2008-11-24T17:43:00.000-08:00

We have set a new date. June 19, 2010.

DRESSES.....

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I'm not looking for a traditional wedding. I want it outdoors and a huge party afterwards. The dress isn't excluded from the non traditional factor. And I have to say that Jessica McClintock has dresses that are right up my alley.

I love this dress and its affordable!!!!!

BRIDAL BOOTCAMP

2008-08-25T19:06:00.000-07:00

Weight loss central....

Yeah I know that I am probably stupid as hell to post this on the internet but oh well its a part of wedding plannng....I currently weigh 175 pounds and I wear a size 16. I need to come down about 20 to 40 pounds and to about a size 12. (wedding size 16).

So my plan to battle the bulge is:

Increase my water intake to 80 ounces of water.
Work out at least 3 days a week.
Reduce my caloric intake from FREE DIETING

Maintenance:	1990 Calories/day
Fat Loss:	1592 Calories/day
Extreme Fat Loss:	1400 Calories/day

DRESSES TAKE 2

2008-08-25T18:57:00.000-07:00

Ok so looking at another bride's site I noticed this one... COCOMYLES and saw this one... really like this one....and look at the PRICE.

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BACK:

DRESSES

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I am not a tradtional person so nothing that I do will be by the book...My dress will be a dress that is usually created for a destination wedding but we are getting married in our home town.

Maggie Sottero Destinations - VD8702

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Back:

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

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Here are the three places we are pondering....

The Sawyer Room

The Loretto

Hawthorne House

DIY....OH MY

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DIY LIST

Invitations & all stationary: I am going with a few girl friends on Sunday to a class at our local scrapbook store.
Favors: ????No ideas as of yet?
Decorations: ???no ideas as of yet?
Headpiece and veil
My jewelry and my bridal parties jewelry

That's it for now. I will update when I come up with more ideas.

WE DO.....AGAIN?????????

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About us!

We have been together since 1993. We were together for 7 years got that itch and broke up, we have taken the past 2 years to reconnect. Well things have went well and we have decided to try this again on what would be the weekend after our 10th wedding anniversary.

Our stats!

Wedding Date: November 13th, 2010 (The weekend after our 10th year wedding anniversary)
City/State/Country you're getting married in: The Kansas City Metro Area
Wedding Colors: Pink, burnt orange, chocolate, platinum and white
Budget: $15k
Formality: Semi-Formal
Number of guests: no more than 200!!!!!!
Wedding Website: http://perryandnicole.weddingannouncer.com/
Bridal Party: One maid of honor and possibly one bride's maid; a best man and possibly one groom's man; 2 Jr bridesmaids/candle lighters (still haven't figured out what their role will be) a flower girl (who will be 10 at the time) and a ring bearer