Kelly and James

[Kelly1Mickey]

Well, I have been on this site forever and never started a journal, so it is about time I get one started I guess.

How We Met

March 17, 2001 was my best friend's wedding. I was the MOH, so I had been very busy leading up to the wedding day. I was going to take a week's vacation starting the day after the wedding to kind of relax and at the last minute, I decided to delay the vacation a week. I wasn't planning on going anywhere, just catching up on things that had taken the back burner because of planning my friend's wedding. I still don't now what made me delay the vacation...but I am SO glad that I did...

March 18, 2001 I returned to my job at the front desk of a resort. This was the first day I set eyes on my FH. He was a guest and I saw him standing at the elevator. I swear (as cheesy as this sounds) that I was drawn to him. I didn't necessarily feel like it was romantic, just like I knew I was supposed to know him outside of work. I had never in my life at that feeling. It was so strong that I made a mental note of that moment.

He would come up and ask for this or that and my belly would just fill with butterflies. I kept telling the girls at work how sweet this guy was and how adorable...blahblahblah. Anyway....

March 19, 2001 was one of the worst nights at work ever. We had a huge storm and all the rooms were flooding because the rain was coming in right under the balcony doors! Normally at night it is just me and the pool attendant...the 2 of us couldn't keep up with all the problems, so I called in some reinforcements. Pool tables were flying everywhere...one even flew OVER someones HEAD! It was AWFUL! But I work best under pressure and I was kind of enjoying it... :rolleyes:

So then this guy that I thought was so adorable GOES TO THE BEACH anD SWIMS IN THE OCEAN! It was like a hurricane and this guy goes for a swim? In the dark?

Then he comes in, looking like a drowned rat and starts asking me questions like, what is there to do in this town? Where can someone go for a drink? What do you like to do in your free time? So, I totally get the drift of where this is going...finally he asks me out for a drink. Well, naturally we aren't supposed to fratinize with guests, so I had to get permission from the powers-that-be. Fortunately, the Powers-that-be were part of the reinforcements that I had called in. So, he went upstairs and changed and then ***e down and played in the gameroom until I got out of work.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Our First "Date"

We went into the lounge at the resort and ordered drinks. We had all the normal "just met" coversation. Then we went for a walk on the beach, since the storm was over. It was nothing short of magical. We felt instantly like we had known each other forever. He even said that it felt like something you would read in a book.

He told me he hadn't planned on coming to Florida, but his mom begged him to meet her there at the last minute. His mom lived in Tampa and he lived in Georgia. I had known his mom and step dad for a few years because they were timeshare owners. I explained to him that I was supposed to be on vacation that week. It just seemed meant to be.

[Kelly1Mickey]

The first gift he gave me...

The next day he went to MGM with his mom and step dad, so I was anxious all day to see him when he finally ***e in. When he got back he gave me a stuffed Sorcerer Mickey. And after work, we went for another walk on the beach. The was when he asked how I felt about dating someone that had kids. I never even caught on that he had kids. Finally, he told me when he felt reassured that I wouldn't run off. :) This is also the night he told me that he had considered moving to Florida to be closer to his mom, but he had planned on moving near Tampa (the opposite coast from me). Now he was reconsidering!

[Kelly1Mickey]

So, October of 2004, we set the date while at lunch with my mom. She made the comment that whenever we decided to get married, we shouldn't plan the date during hurricane season. Out of the previous 5-6 weeks we went without electricity for more days than we had it. So, we were all quick to agree hurricane season would be avoided. The next thing I knew, FH said " How about march 19, 2006?" We checked the calendar and it worked, so the planning began! (without an engagement ring :eek: )

[SarahK]

So, October of 2004, we set the date while at lunch with my mom. She made the comment that whenever we decided to get married, we shouldn't plan the date during hurricane season. Out of the previous 5-6 weeks we went without electricity for more days than we had it. So, we were all quick to agree hurricane season would be avoided. The next thing I knew, FH said " How about march 19, 2006?" We checked the calendar and it worked, so the planning began! (without an engagement ring :eek: )

I'm a ring-less planner, so don;t feel bad. :p

[Kelly1Mickey]

I'm a ring-less planner, so don;t feel bad. :p

I have a ring now. But I didn't for about the first 5 months or so. My Nanny gave me her engagement ring from one of her marriages (her husband, Russ, passed away just a few months before my mom found out she was pregnant with me). We took it to a jeweler who had the diamonds put in a new setting for us.

[Kelly1Mickey]

OK, so here are some of the things we have gotten done...

ceremony and reception location
www.tavernandchapel.com

The ceremony will be in the chapel and the reception will be in the 'tavern'.

caterer
www.jmcater.com

We will be having a Chef's Station (probably London Broil with Port Wine Sauce), a seafood entree (probably either salmon or tilapia), a chicken entree, salad(undecided what type), 3 sides (also undecided) and of course the cake. We will also have butler passed hors d'ourves and a gourmet coffee and tea station.

Our colors are blue, silver and white. We are using stars as our theme. I am still looking for invites with stars (hint, hint) I have only seen a few styles and I really didn't care for the.

I am also looking for Save the Dates magnets. I have been to a lot of sites, it is just a matter of narrowing down my choices.

Our first dance is Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra and our last dance will be Dean Martin's version of The Way You Look Tonight.

These are our placecard holders http://store.yahoo.com/myweddingfavors/vase-placecard.html


I will post more later...

[NYjerseygirl]

I love your reception/ceremony location, it's going to make for beautiful photos! And I like the place cards too! :)

[Kelly1Mickey]

We decided last night not to use the placecard holders that I posted earlier. I am a little disappointed because I had found them months ago and have invisioned using them ever since. But since half our guest list is traveling from out of state (NY, MI, TN, and IN) we realized that glass might not be the easiest thing to pack. :( The placecard holders were going to be our favors also, so as an alternative we are getting Angell & Phelps star shaped chocolates. Their factory is local, so we thought it would be nice to represent our area somehow.

www.angellandphelps.com

[Kelly1Mickey]

I am SO excited! 4 years ago my best friend (and MOH) moved to MI with her husband. They have since had 2 gorgeous little girls, that I miss terribly! Well, they just got news that another company has offered him a job and they will be moving back to Florida! I cried my eyes out the day they left and now I am crying because they are finally coming back! They both really wanted to get away from the winters up north. WOO HOO! yeah! My MOH will be able to go dress shopping with me and everything!

[reecey]

woohoo! another one flies south! Eventually, there won't be anyone left in Michigan :P

[Kelly1Mickey]

woohoo! another one flies south! Eventually, there won't be anyone left in Michigan :P

LOL..well, since she left FL to go to MI, it just evens you guys back out!

[NYjerseygirl]

I am SO excited! 4 years ago my best friend (and MOH) moved to MI with her husband. They have since had 2 gorgeous little girls, that I miss terribly! Well, they just got news that another company has offered him a job and they will be moving back to Florida! I cried my eyes out the day they left and now I am crying because they are finally coming back! They both really wanted to get away from the winters up north. WOO HOO! yeah! My MOH will be able to go dress shopping with me and everything!

Oh I am so happy for you, I had to leave all my friends in NY and I miss them so much so I know how excited you must be! :)

[Kelly1Mickey]

http://www.magnetstreet.com/store/517/details?productId=6902

WooHoo! We ordered the Save the Dates today!!

[Marsha]

those are great! and cheep! i am going to look at that company also!

[SarahK]

those are great! and cheep! i am going to look at that company also!

agreed... I bookmarked that page. Those are beautiful.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I am so glad you guys like them! What I really love is that they are a little bigger than the normal Save the Date magnet, so you can mail them just how they are.

BUT....What a stressful day! My mom went to my reception location to make a payment yesterday. The girl we usually work with wasn't there and she spoke to another girl. Somehow the caterer ***e up and the girl told my mom that we are paying too much for a caterer. So, my mom call me this morning and says that maybe we need to look at other caterers! We are paying $65 a head for our caterer. I know it sounds like a lot, but it includes A LOT. The girl told my mom that we shouldn't pay more than $40 a head. SO, I call the location and speak to the girl I have dealt with from day one. She reassured me that I would not be able to get all that I am getting for any less from any other caterer. She said that the other girl probably just hasn't worked any of the weddings that used my caterer, so she doesn't know what a difference a really excellent caterer can make.

I was shaking I was so shook up over the idea of having to find another caterer. I know that is it is silly to get so upset over something like that. But you girls understand...we just have those days.

On the other hand, I called the officiant today that we are planning on using and set up a meeting for my FH and I to go meet her. She is so sweet and I want my FH to like her as much as I do. So..yeah...one more thing out of the way!

[NYjerseygirl]

I absolutely love your STD, and I am not a big fan of them. You picked out what I would have chosen for myself had I seen them before I bought mine way back when. They are so pretty, feminine and classy and a bit fun too :)

[Kelly1Mickey]

I absolutely love your STD, and I am not a big fan of them. You picked out what I would have chosen for myself had I seen them before I bought mine way back when. They are so pretty, feminine and classy and a bit fun too :)

Thanks Rach! I really love your taste, so that means a lot to me!

[Kelly1Mickey]

We talked to the officiant that we were hoping to book yesterday. She is so sweet, I absolutely love her! She said she is willing to incorporate anything we want into the ceremony, except skinny-dipping...she doesn't want to be laughed at she said! LOL She is crazy! She said you can "dance in like fairies if that is what you want". :p So, we went over ceremony ideas and I am just so excited because it feels like things are really coming together.

Oh...and the rose petals I got off ebay were delivered today. They are perfect. Thanks, nle5, for recomending efavormart. Today we are going to Angell & Phelps to check out some favor ideas. We thought it would be neat to include something from our area since so many people are coming from out of town and Angell & Phelps makes their candies here, so...

[Kelly1Mickey]

Yeah!...I got an email that the Save the Date Magnets were shipped today, so according to the tracker I should get them on the 29th. Thats about 2 weeks earlier than I was expecting them! Yeah!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I found my dream dress!!

http://store1.yimg.com/I/uglydress_1851_943698

Just kidding! I just thought this was so funny, I had to share it! And, yes, that is Hello Kitty on there!

[arishalom]

I found my dream dress!!

http://store1.yimg.com/I/uglydress_1851_943698

Just kidding! I just thought this was so funny, I had to share it! And, yes, that is Hello Kitty on there!

OMG, that is the ugliest thing I've ever seen!!! Definitely one-of-a-kind!!!

[Marsha]

i wept when i saw how beautiful you will look!

[kg4eoh]

I found my dream dress!!

http://store1.yimg.com/I/uglydress_1851_943698

Just kidding! I just thought this was so funny, I had to share it! And, yes, that is Hello Kitty on there!

That is quite possibly the most amazingly ugly dress I have ever seen. I might have to show that to others it was so funny. Thanks for the laugh.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I thought you guys would get a giggle out of it. I emailed it to my MOH and told her it is what I wanted her to wear! Good thing she has a sense of humor and replied telling me how much she loves Hello Kitty!

[SarahK]

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P1139275a.jpg

$13.99 at Overstock.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[Kelly1Mickey]

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P1139275a.jpg

$13.99 at Overstock.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

You kill me! Thanks for the tip. And THANK YOU THANK YOU for thinking about me!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I have been so lucky with so much of my planning...hardly any problems. The only problem I have really had (until now) is getting an actual guest list from my FMIL. I asked her for it in December. In APRIL, I managed to get as far as having her list the guests while counting them on her fingers. Last month, she was in town visiting, and I asked her AGAIN. I made sure she understood that I should be getting the Save the Date cards any day and I wanted to mail them all together. Well, I have had the Save the Dates for more than a week and still no list. We have called her nearly everyday to remind her to email us the list, but still nothing.

To top it off, she told us she wanted to give us our honeymoon as a wedding gift. (that isn't the bad part...LOL). I was thrilled! When she asked if we had made plans yet, I asked her what our budget would be. She said $5000. That worked out perfect because what I wanted was $4385. So, I made all the arrangements and gave her the reservation numbers so she could call in the payment. The honeymoon has 2 seperate bookings, so there are 2 seperate deadlines on her getting the payment in without losing the reservation. One deadline is today and the other is tomorrow. As of last night she still hadn't paid ( I called her to check). And I looked online at the reservation today and there is still no payment showing. AARRGHH! I love her to peices, she is a total sweetheart, but OMG...she is killing me!

[Kelly1Mickey]

WooHoo! we called FMIL tonight before we went for dinner and she still hadn't made the payment for the honeymoon. We reminded her the reservation would be lost if she didn't pay today. Well, after dinner, I checked on line and..yipee...she made the payment. And we should have the guest list tomorrow. Plus after dinner we went to Micheals and bought all the bud vases and regular size vases we needed for the reception. Oh, and I forgot we bought some votive candles and holders too. YIPEE!

[Kelly1Mickey]

OK...STILL no guest list from the FMIL! :mad: I have sent all the Save the Dates to my family in NY, I am just waiting for her list to send them to FH's family in Indiana. UGGHH! This is so frustrating. There are only about 10-15 people on her list, how hard could it be! I managed to gather the addresses for the other 120 guests! Ok...enough ranting about that.

New rant...the other day I got a message from my photographer. She wanted to know if I had received the inquiry package she had sent and had I hired a photographer yet? HAD I HIRED A PHOTOGRAPHER?!?! :mad: I hired HER!!! So, I called and spoke to her husband and explained to him that we had put a $400 deposit down. He left the message for his wife. She called back apologizing profusely. She explained that when we ***e in to talk to her, she just never removed us from her inquiry file. So, everything was fine, but holy cow was I scared for a few hours!

[SOM Z28]

New rant...the other day I got a message from my photographer. She wanted to know if I had received the inquiry package she had sent and had I hired a photographer yet? HAD I HIRED A PHOTOGRAPHER?!?! :mad: I hired HER!!! So, I called and spoke to her husband and explained to him that we had put a $400 deposit down. He left the message for his wife. She called back apologizing profusely. She explained that when we ***e in to talk to her, she just never removed us from her inquiry file. So, everything was fine, but holy cow was I scared for a few hours!
OMG, the bridal shop (David's!) did this to me! I took my gown in for my fitting on a Monday and left it there so they could do thier thing. The next day, I get home and there is a message on my machine asking if I'd gotten my gown yet. I was like WTF, b/c for one, I bought my gown off the rack, so I didn't have to wait for it or anything, and second, I'd JUST dropped it off, so I was a little freaked. When I called them, the girl that answered was like, oh, we must've had your name confused with another dress. I'm still a tad scared... :eek:

[SarahK]

ok, something else that reminded me of you. Check it out, these are so pretty!

http://cgi.ebay.com/8-Vintage-Glass-Star-CANDLE-HOLDERS-Pressed-Clear_W0QQitemZ4396646511QQcategoryZ16106QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

[SarahK]

ooooo... and these. :)
http://cgi.ebay.com/72-Star-candle-in-glass-holder-wedding-favors-deco-NEW_W0QQitemZ5601822063QQcategoryZ20936QQcmdZViewI tem

[Kelly1Mickey]

LOL...Thank you Sarah! I don't know how you remember everyone's themes and colors! Thanks again for keeping me in mind.

[SarahK]

LOL...Thank you Sarah! I don't know how you remember everyone's themes and colors! Thanks again for keeping me in mind.

LOL... well, don't give me too much credit. I remember *some* themes and colors and yours is one of them... mostly because I love the idea of the stars theme. I think it will be so awesome.

[Marsha]

http://www.shindigz.com/catalog.cfm?caid=247062&AID=811004&PID=1452601


http://www.wedthemes.com/celestial-theme-decorations.shtml

http://www.wedthemes.com/celestial-weddings.shtml

[Kelly1Mickey]

Thank you so much, Marcia! Those links are great!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I just got the worst wedding related news so far. I found out a couple of weeks ago that my MOH is pregnant and her due date was 10 days after the wedding. Well, she went for a check up and it turns out she is having twins (that part is great news! I am very excited about the twins!) The bad news is that her due date is now just 5 days before the wedding. There is no way that she will be able to be there. I am so heartbroken...I really wanted to share this with her. James even offered to change the wedding date, but I don't want to do that. I am just so sad...

[Kelly1Mickey]

So, I have finally gotten over the shock of not having my best friend at the wedding. I am still sad, but I am at least over the shock. For a few days, I didn't feel like even discussing the wedding, much less doing any planning. I haven't even been on here as much.

But anyway...do you girls think it would be stupid not to list anyone as my MOH? I have a girlfriend I can ask to be a bridesmaid, but I don't want to ask her to be my MOH. I don't want my other bridesmaid to be MOH either.

Lets see...what other wedding news have I gotten behind on?

OH...I do have some good news. I am getting a great deal on an ocean front banquet room for my rehearsal dinner. It normally rents for $800 for 5:00-10:00. We are getting it for FREE! This will take a load off of my mom. Even though my FMIL is paying for the rehearsal, we were going to do it at my mom's house. But with everything else going on, it will be so nice for her not to have to worry about hosting the rehearsal dinner.

[reecey]

you do not have to list a maid of honor. OR you can list your friend as your maid of honor - and let people know that her blessings have prohibited her from attending in person but that she's right next to your heart :)
I would also give one of the bridesmaids a cellphone to hold behind their bouquet so she can hear the ceremony! Just like they did for Phoebe on friends! :P

[Kelly1Mickey]

you do not have to list a maid of honor. OR you can list your friend as your maid of honor - and let people know that her blessings have prohibited her from attending in person but that she's right next to your heart :)
I would also give one of the bridesmaids a cellphone to hold behind their bouquet so she can hear the ceremony! Just like they did for Phoebe on friends! :P

I thought about listing her as the MOH, but my mom thought people might not understand. And the cell phone is a GREAT idea! I am such a Friends fan, how did I not think of that?! My friend offered to video **** a toast that we could play at the reception! She is a nut!

[Kelly1Mickey]

OK..we decided to definitely still list my MOH as the MOH, even though she won't be there. We will also include a little note congratulating her and her husband on their new twins, who we have decided should be named Kelly and James! LOL..JK.

Anyway, we went to Macy's yesterday and bought our toasting flutes and cake set. That cheered me up. I will try to find a pic of them to post.

[Kelly1Mickey]

OK...I couldn't find a pic of the cake set, but here are the flutes.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/Flutes.jpg


The cake set matches them...

[SOM Z28]

I thought about listing her as the MOH, but my mom thought people might not understand. And the cell phone is a GREAT idea! I am such a Friends fan, how did I not think of that?! My friend offered to video **** a toast that we could play at the reception! She is a nut!
Actually, that sounds like a great idea, if you could pull it off.

And the phone idea is great too. I love that episode. Huge 'Friends' fan here too!

[SOM Z28]

OK..we decided to definitely still list my MOH as the MOH, even though she won't be there. We will also include a little note congratulating her and her husband on their new twins, who we have decided should be named Kelly and James! LOL..JK.

Anyway, we went to Macy's yesterday and bought our toasting flutes and cake set. That cheered me up. I will try to find a pic of them to post.

Excellent! Your friend will love that. And it lets everyone know how much she means to you.

[SarahK]

I looked and so far its all UK. :(

I'll keep looking though.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I am planning on using sparklers instead of bubbles, rice, etc. So, while I was searching around for deals on sparklers online, I ***e across some star shaped sparklers...STARS IS OUR THEME! And I would LOVE to use these if I could find a good price. The problem is, everywhere I have found them is a UK based company and they only ship within the UK.

So, I will keep looking, but I thought I would call on all you ladies for some help. If anyone happens to come across some of these available in the US, can you let me know the website? Please? Thanks!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Thanks Sarah for looking! I have pretty much given up on the star shaped sparklers. I wonder if they are made from different materials that can't get approved in the US? Anyway, we are actually thinking of scrapping the star theme altogether. We really haven't bought anything that had to do with stars yet, so nothing is really lost. I think we probably won't have any theme at all.

And since I haven't updated my journal lately...

As I mentioned before, my MOH won't be able to attend the wedding, but I still want to recognize the help she has given me so far, so she will still be listed as the MOH. But, to even out the bridal party, I asked another friend of mine to be a bridesmaid. She happily filled in and has called nearly everyday since to see if I needed any help. I was going to ask her to begin with, but it would make the bridal party uneven (I know...who cares, but ya know...) so I guess things all worked out for the best.

Now, I just have to find new invites since the ones I picked months ago, I only picked because they had stars on them. And I had planned on ordering them this month...I better get cracking!

[Kelly1Mickey]

These are two of the bridesmaids dresses we are considering. Which would you girls choose?

This one would be blue with a white ribbon:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/B2B1307a.jpg

And this one would be light blue:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/alfredangelo6904ne.jpg

[Kikki]

Nobody has any opinions on either of these dresses? :confused:

I would love to give you an opinion
:D , except mine wouldn't be very good because I am having the same problem as you are. :(

[Kelly1Mickey]

Nobody has any opinions on either of these dresses? :confused:

[lyndsaynicole]

I think the second dress-the first one is nice-but I don't know. I think the way the girl is standing or something makes me not like it as much. But number 2 for sure!

[kg4eoh]

I like number 2. I think the one with the ribbon in the middle could make some people look kind of cut off in the middle and make them look weird. The other one seems like it would look good on a lot more body types.

[kg4eoh]

THanks ladies for your input. The second one is the one I am leaning toward too. And kg4eoh, you are probably right about the first one not looking good on all body types (and I do have one bridesmaid that is plus-sized).

Being plus sized myself, that is what brought on that comment. I know anything that is belted in the middle like that doesn't look as good on me because it chops me off in the middle and brings attention to my problems spot!

[Kelly1Mickey]

THanks ladies for your input. The second one is the one I am leaning toward too. And kg4eoh, you are probably right about the first one not looking good on all body types (and I do have one bridesmaid that is plus-sized).

[SOM Z28]

I like both dresses, but I can see how the ribbon could draw attention. And I think the second dress will be gorgeous in a light blue...

[taylorsmom]

I actually like them both, but like it was said before they might not look good on all body types. I know from trying on dresses I had to wear a dress that looked like there was two pieces otherwise I looked like I had huge hips. :eek: so you should have them all try one on(if they are able to) to see what it looks like.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I found a neat website that I wanted to remember and share with you girls.

www.perfecttableplan.com

It is really just trying to sell you a program, BUT if you click on the HINTS link, it has some great advice and ideas for table names. There is even a link for "I love you" translated in about a million different languages (I know somebody on here was doing that for their table names). And it has a link for famous couples names.

And even though I am starting to sound like spam, I think I have been around long enough that most of you should realize I don't work for them.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Thanks everybody for giving me their opinions ont he bridesmaids dresses. I am pretty sure we are going with the Alfred Angelo:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/alfredangelo6904ne.jpg

I just have to make sure one more bridesmaid likes the dress. She doesn't have the internet (I don't know how she survives! LOL), so I have to get down to her house with a pic of the dress. And I am stopping by a bridal shop to check the color swatches on it. I think either the Riviera Sky or Blue Jay will work, but I want to double check. Then it is off to the jewelers to look at bands and get a few pieces of jewelry repaired. And we have to go by the tux shop to see what James wants for his tux. Ummm..what else? Oh, of course, stop by Michaels to buy the matting for the guests to sign. Hopefully, we will get everything done in time to meet my parents for dinner tonight.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Ok...I feel like we had a really productive day. I decided on the color for the bridesmaids dress (Blue Jay). Now as long as the other bridesmaid likes the dress...that part is done.

We also went to the jewelry store to look at rings. We have one particular family store that we always go to. We didn't plan on actually buying any rings today, but we both found some that we fell in love with. AND, they were ON SALE! Yeah! So, we ended up putting them on layaway to hold the sale price and we will go back in the next day or two to buy them. I will post a pic when I can. James just wanted a plain gold band that was comfort-feel. I found an gold band with diamonds that curves perfectly along my engagement ring. There was another ring that I liked more by itself (and it was less expensive), but it didn't look right with my ring. James ring was only $30 off, but mine was $200 OFF! I couldn't believe it!

Then we went to Micheal's and bought the matting.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I talked to one of my bridesmaids yesterday. Her and her husband have decided to renew their vows next year. Their wedding was Sept. 2004, but it was the day before Hurricane Francis hit. She ended up getting married in her living room with like 10 people there because everything in town closed and people were evacuating. She spent her "honeymoon" boarded up in the house for the weekend in a Hurricane.

She asked me to help her with the planning. I am SO excited that after my wedding, I get to go right into planning another one!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I don't know what has gotten into James, but all of a sudden, he is super-anxious to help with wedding stuff. He has been willing to do anything I asked him to, but now I don't even need to ask. He asks almost everyday if there is anything he can do today to help. Just in the last day or two, he has taken care of a few details with the DJ, got the paperwork we need to get our passports, and ironed out a few guest list details with his mom. He is being such an angel! No wonder I am marrying this guy!

[Kelly1Mickey]

We paid off the location today! That was a big relief. And we paid towards the liquor bill too. And my mom surprised me by renting the guesthouse at my location for me to get dressed in.

Photobucket is doing maintenance, so I will try to post some pics of the guesthouse tomorrow. In the meantime, here is the link if anyone is interested www.tavernandchapel.com

[Kelly1Mickey]

OK...here are the pics of the guesthouse. Sorry they are kind of goofy, I got them off the website.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/guesthouse.jpg



http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/guesthouse_body.jpg

It is such a beautiful house! The pics here just don't do it justice. There is a gorgeous spiral staircase that will make for really great pics of the girls and I. I can't wait!

[Kelly1Mickey]

169 days!

[lyndsaynicole]

169 days!


Wow!! It's going fast isn't it?!

[Kelly1Mickey]

We got lots of payments completed this week! Yeah! We paid the balance on the locations ($2390.93), paid the fee for the site I will be getting dressed in ($266.25), paid towards the bar bill ($1500), paid towrds the suites for out-of-town guests ($500), and paid off the photographer ($1777.93). Now we just have to pay off the caterer and finish paying for the bar and the suites and we are pretty much done. Woohoo!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Here are my top three dresses. I need to order one of them within the next 2 weeks (this is the only part of wedding planning that I am behind on..LOL)

Any thoughts on any of them?

First, a Maggie dress:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/Maggie.jpg


One from Davids:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/davidsbridal.jpg

And a Bonny:


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bonny1.jpg

[Kelly1Mickey]

No opinions?? :( :confused:

[ca_dawson]

I'm a bit partial to Maggies because I just love them! But the Bonny one is gorgeous too! Do you have any pics of you in them? I don't really like the David's one, it looks like it has way to many little details on it. (or maybe it's just a bad pic???) Just my opinion!

[alley06]

I like the first one, I love the detail on the dress. I found when I tried on dresses, I didn't like the plain one. I think the bottom one is a little to plain. I couldn't really see the detail too much in the middle one.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Thanks guys for your input! The Maggie is my fave too, but it is the one I haven't been able to try on yet.

Anyway, here are the invites we are thinking about.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/invitation.jpg

[SarahK]

Love the maggie and invites... the bonny is my 2nd fave.

[Vanessa]

Like the Maggie the best. Really like the invititations too. :)
V

[Kelly1Mickey]

Thanks gals!! I know it obviously all ultimately up to me, but it is reassuring to hear positive feedback from you girls!

[SarahK]

happy to oblige as always, hun.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Yeah! My vacation starts tomorrow! I decided some time with no work would be really helpful in getting some things wrapped up as far as wedding plans go. So starting tomorrow, its no work, and all wedding plans! James is taking the week off too. So we can finally finish registering and shop for bridal party gifts. We have a tasting with our caterer Tuesday, so hopefully we will finalize our menu choices. I would say since I won't be at work, I probably won't be on as the boards as much, but since I will be doing so much wedding stuff, I might have a million questions I haven't thought of yet. And I will definitely have lots to add to my journal. Unfortunately, I will be working really late tonight trying to get ahead for the time I won't be here.

[SOM Z28]

I like the Maggie & Bonny too. The David's dress is sorta hard to see. But I think I like the Maggie the best too.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I went dress shopping today and I am reallt leaning towards the Bonny. The Maggie dress that I liked is being discontinued. I could have ordered it today, but James said last night that he didn't like it. And, the shop didn't have it onsite for me to try on. The lady said she could have it there in 20 minutes, but it seemed that the dress just wasn't meant to be mine.

The first time I went dress shopping I saw the Bonny dress on a manequin and immediately loved it. And today when I went back, I was still drawn to it...the pictures don't do it justice and I just feel like the dress in The One. But, they didn't have my size to try it on (the one on the rack was a 4! Haha! I have NEVER been a 4! Even when I was dancing competitively and in the best shape of my life!) So, we are taking advantage of the "borrowing" policy that Bonny has. A dress inmy size is being shipped to the store for me to try on.

So, here is the dress again!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bonny1.jpg

The back is one I love the most. I thought I wanted a corset back...but I still love it...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bonnyback.jpg

And the detail of the front...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bonnydeatil.jpg

[SarahK]

Its lovely Kelly... and I think you're right. The Maggie probably wasn't your dress. :)

[jodi]

I am a friend if Kelly's (I think she mentioned that she had a friend that was renewing her vows...thats me).

Anyway, she wanted me to get on and tell everybody she said hi and that she misses everyone since she hasn't been on in a while. Her car was stolen last week, so she hasn't really been in the mood to get on the forums much.

I am sure when things calm down, she will be back.

[ca_dawson]

Awww, poor thing. Man, someone stole her car! That sucks! Tell her we love her and miss her! And welcome to you!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Awww, poor thing. Man, someone stole her car! That sucks! Tell her we love her and miss her! And welcome to you!
thanks! It does suck and I have been totally miserable. I will probably be breaking even on the loan when the insurance decides what the car is worth. So I won't have anything extra to get another car with. It was stolen while I was on vacation from work trying to get some wedding stuff done. Needless to say, that slowed down the progress a bit. We did manage to finish registering at 1 store (whew! it took 5 hours and we only registered for about 45 things!) and had the tasting with the caterer in Orlando.

And James got the new job he was trying for, so we are excited about that. He will be a lot happier with this new company and will be making about 50% more than he is now. THat bit of good news is the one thing keeping me from losing my mind over my car.

And thanks, jodi, for letting everybody know that I was thinking about them. And can tell I was really missed by the overwhelming response to me bad news.

[jmlls07]

I went dress shopping today and I am reallt leaning towards the Bonny. The Maggie dress that I liked is being discontinued. I could have ordered it today, but James said last night that he didn't like it. And, the shop didn't have it onsite for me to try on. The lady said she could have it there in 20 minutes, but it seemed that the dress just wasn't meant to be mine.

The first time I went dress shopping I saw the Bonny dress on a manequin and immediately loved it. And today when I went back, I was still drawn to it...the pictures don't do it justice and I just feel like the dress in The One. But, they didn't have my size to try it on (the one on the rack was a 4! Haha! I have NEVER been a 4! Even when I was dancing competitively and in the best shape of my life!) So, we are taking advantage of the "borrowing" policy that Bonny has. A dress inmy size is being shipped to the store for me to try on.

So, here is the dress again!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bonny1.jpg

The back is one I love the most. I thought I wanted a corset back...but I still love it...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bonnyback.jpg

And the detail of the front...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bonnydeatil.jpg


I LOVE THIS DRESS!!! I really liked the front, but the back is GORGEOUS! It is SO different.

And by the way am officially jealous of your save the date magnets :p I wish I found this site first before we bought and sent ours out!!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I LOVE THIS DRESS!!! I really liked the front, but the back is GORGEOUS! It is SO different.

And by the way am officially jealous of your save the date magnets :p I wish I found this site first before we bought and sent ours out!!
Awww....thank you! AS you can tell, I have had a rough week. So you really made me smile with your compliments!

[ca_dawson]

I really missed ya! I'm so sorry you had a bad week! That sucks when people steal things. But glad you got some wedding stuff done! And James got the new job! The payraise will be nice! Ben got his new job in Feb. and the extra money is wonderful! Of course right now it's all going to wedding stuff, but after the wedding it will be even more wonderful when we actually get to enjoy it! LOL!

[blushing_bride_2be]

Here are my top three dresses. I need to order one of them within the next 2 weeks (this is the only part of wedding planning that I am behind on..LOL)

Any thoughts on any of them?

First, a Maggie dress:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/Maggie.jpg


One from Davids:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/davidsbridal.jpg

And a Bonny:


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bonny1.jpg


I like the maggie, but I'm a maggie bride myself. I love them all, but really it's a tough decision but you have to make it. We're here for you no matter what and we love all the selections. I think you would be gorgeous in any of them, but like I said you will be the one wearing it and not us. Also I just noticed but you're getting married on my birthday! We thought about that day but chris said it would be no fair to get married on my birthday and not his. Well I am excited for you 2 and congrats. Unfortunately i'm not looking forward to that day because I will be 22! Ugh getting old! Lol :p ! Just wanted to share my opinion with you! Thanks and good luck!

[SOM Z28]

I am a friend if Kelly's (I think she mentioned that she had a friend that was renewing her vows...thats me).

Anyway, she wanted me to get on and tell everybody she said hi and that she misses everyone since she hasn't been on in a while. Her car was stolen last week, so she hasn't really been in the mood to get on the forums much.

I am sure when things calm down, she will be back.
Oh, geez. I'm sorry to hear this. I hate it that people can't just leave other people's property alone. I think one of the other girls said someone broke into her car recently. And another friend of mine locally just had his car broken into.

Kelly, I hope everything gets better for you soon!

And BTW...I was checking out the pic of the Bonny dress...the more I see it, the more I like it. I liked the colored beading on the Maggie, but now that I see the detail and back of the Bonny, I must agree that it is very beautiful. You'll have to post a pic of you in it once you get to try it on in your size.

[Marsha]

i choose the maggie or bonny! they are all great

[Kelly1Mickey]

I like the maggie, but I'm a maggie bride myself. I love them all, but really it's a tough decision but you have to make it. We're here for you no matter what and we love all the selections. I think you would be gorgeous in any of them, but like I said you will be the one wearing it and not us. Also I just noticed but you're getting married on my birthday! We thought about that day but chris said it would be no fair to get married on my birthday and not his. Well I am excited for you 2 and congrats. Unfortunately i'm not looking forward to that day because I will be 22! Ugh getting old! Lol :p ! Just wanted to share my opinion with you! Thanks and good luck!
Haha! 22 is old? I liked the Maggie too, but it is discontinued now. So, most likely it will be the Bonny. Thanks!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Oh, geez. I'm sorry to hear this. I hate it that people can't just leave other people's property alone. I think one of the other girls said someone broke into her car recently. And another friend of mine locally just had his car broken into.

Kelly, I hope everything gets better for you soon!

And BTW...I was checking out the pic of the Bonny dress...the more I see it, the more I like it. I liked the colored beading on the Maggie, but now that I see the detail and back of the Bonny, I must agree that it is very beautiful. You'll have to post a pic of you in it once you get to try it on in your size.
You know, when James and I first moved in together, he moved somethings I had from one closet to another closet. It bothered me SO much that he moved MY things. I am an only child, so I am used to my stuff being exactly where I left it. Having someone take my car is just devastating. When I bought this car (a Matrix) and I traded in my Cavalier and I cried my eyes when we left the dealer with the new car because I felt bad for leaving the Chevy with a bunch of Toyotas. I am such a dork, but I get totally attached to things like that. THank you for the support!

And I am glad you like the Bonny. When I first saw the dress in the shop, I thought it was beautiful. But when I saw the pic, I wasn't as impressed. THe pics just don't do it justice.

[SOM Z28]

You know, when James and I first moved in together, he moved somethings I had from one closet to another closet. It bothered me SO much that he moved MY things. I am an only child, so I am used to my stuff being exactly where I left it. Having someone take my car is just devastating. When I bought this car (a Matrix) and I traded in my Cavalier and I cried my eyes when we left the dealer with the new car because I felt bad for leaving the Chevy with a bunch of Toyotas. I am such a dork, but I get totally attached to things like that. THank you for the support!

And I am glad you like the Bonny. When I first saw the dress in the shop, I thought it was beautiful. But when I saw the pic, I wasn't as impressed. THe pics just don't do it justice.
LMAO...I'm NOT an only child and I don't like to have my stuff touched! lol Some jerk broke into my car on New Years Day or that night and I found out the next morning when I was heading out to work. Took my custom system and all of my CD's. I was so bent. So I feel your pain.

And I think it's cute that you get so attached to stuff like that. I do it too. I have things that no normal person would keep. I have bits & pieces of the ***aro I had before my current one. I wrecked it and I cried so hard, my mom thought I was gonna pass out. I wouldn't leave the car until the tow truck ***e to get her. And when I found out it was totalled, I even kissed her good-bye. lol

As for the dress, I seem to recall that you'd posted a pic of yourself at one point, and if memory serves me, I think the Bonny will look amazing on you. You're going to be a stunning bride! :)

[Kelly1Mickey]

138 Days! It is going so fast! And now, with the holidays coming up, time will fly even faster!

We got a packet for our cruise yesterday full of tips of what to wear and what to bring, etc. I am SO excited for the honeymoon! I am obviously still upset about my car, but it helps that I have the wedding and the honeymoon to look forward to. Plus, with James starting the new job (today), it is all up hill for us from here. I just have to buckle down and get the last few details for the wedding ironed out.

[blushing_bride_2be]

Yay! Wow time is flying bye. Not only for your wedding but my birthday is March 19! Yikes! I will be getting closer to the top of the hill. Oh well. Wedding plans are going great and good to hear he got a new job. Sorry about your car. I'm glad you're excited about your honeymoon. Jump up and down if you want to. Well good luck and keep up the excellent planning!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Yay! Wow time is flying bye. Not only for your wedding but my birthday is March 19! Yikes! I will be getting closer to the top of the hill. Oh well. Wedding plans are going great and good to hear he got a new job. Sorry about your car. I'm glad you're excited about your honeymoon. Jump up and down if you want to. Well good luck and keep up the excellent planning!
I did jump up and down when that packet ***e in! And maybe I should say Happy Birthday now...because I won't be able to ON March 19! LOL...but I will be thinking about all you girls (and a few guys). I am so glad I found this site early in the planning stages...it is an amazing source for support and ideas!

[JenandTony]

Hi Kelly....I was reading through your journal and saw the website that you had gotten your save the dats from

http://www.magnetstreet.com/store/517/home

and wanted to say thanks for posting it...I've passed it along to my FMIL and hopefully will be able to pick one out soon. Good find!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Hi Kelly....I was reading through your journal and saw the website that you had gotten your save the dats from

http://www.magnetstreet.com/store/517/home

and wanted to say thanks for posting it...I've passed it along to my FMIL and hopefully will be able to pick one out soon. Good find!
YOur very welcome!

[blushing_bride_2be]

I did jump up and down when that packet ***e in! And maybe I should say Happy Birthday now...because I won't be able to ON March 19! LOL...but I will be thinking about all you girls (and a few guys). I am so glad I found this site early in the planning stages...it is an amazing source for support and ideas!

Thank you so much. We'll be thinking about you the whole day hoping things went well for you. I'm actually getting excited for you as well knowing you're wedding is coming up!

[ca_dawson]

Looks great Kelley! When is your wedding again? Sorry I should know this but I can't find it! LOL! You and Reecey are two of the only one left (I think) that were on here when I started! Now Reecey is all married! Are you next?

[Kelly1Mickey]

Here is a pic of one of our centerpieces. Of course, it doesn't look as nice on my coffee table as it does on the tables with the linens, but you get the idea.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/centerpiece2.jpg


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/centerpiece.jpg


And the flip flops for the honeymoon that my mom bought me. I know everybody has seen these around, but I still wanted to share! LOL

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/flipflops.jpg

[Marsha]

i like i can imagine it with some linens and such. sweet and perfect

[Kelly1Mickey]

i like i can imagine it with some linens and such. sweet and perfect
THanks Marcia. I have a few things I might tweek a little (like the petals) or I might add some beadwork...we'll see.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Looks great Kelley! When is your wedding again? Sorry I should know this but I can't find it! LOL! You and Reecey are two of the only one left (I think) that were on here when I started! Now Reecey is all married! Are you next?
I still have a little while. March 19, 2006 But I know it will be here before I know it!

[blushing_bride_2be]

I love the centerpiece! Really cute and I can also imagine it on the linens. I bought me a pair of those as well but chris doesn't like the in between the toe thing so I am screwed on that idea. Oh well. I can't believe you'll be getting married on my bday! On that day you'll be getting married and I'll turn 22! *wanna faint* Well good luck girl everything is looking great!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I love the centerpiece! Really cute and I can also imagine it on the linens. I bought me a pair of those as well but chris doesn't like the in between the toe thing so I am screwed on that idea. Oh well. I can't believe you'll be getting married on my bday! On that day you'll be getting married and I'll turn 22! *wanna faint* Well good luck girl everything is looking great!
You want to faint at the idea of turning 22!? Haha...Imagine this sceanrio...You know it is an older persons birthday and you say things like, "So, how does it feel to turn 21?" Even though you know they are much older than that. Well, imagine how you will feel the first time you hear that said to you! And I am ONLY 27! Talk about feeling OLD! LOL

[SOM Z28]

The centerpieces are going to be perfect! What color linens are you using? White? Or are you going with a color to match the wedding?

[_Lindsay_]

Here is a pic of one of our centerpieces. Of course, it doesn't look as nice on my coffee table as it does on the tables with the linens, but you get the idea.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/centerpiece2.jpg


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/centerpiece.jpg

These centerpieces are going to look great!

[ca_dawson]

I still have a little while. March 19, 2006 But I know it will be here before I know it!
Not that long! The holidays will fly by and it will be here before you know it! I am a month and 10 days behind you! How exciting! I can't wait for yours either!

[wdluvbug]

I just got the worst wedding related news so far. I found out a couple of weeks ago that my MOH is pregnant and her due date was 10 days after the wedding. Well, she went for a check up and it turns out she is having twins (that part is great news! I am very excited about the twins!) The bad news is that her due date is now just 5 days before the wedding. There is no way that she will be able to be there. I am so heartbroken...I really wanted to share this with her. James even offered to change the wedding date, but I don't want to do that. I am just so sad...

I was just reading through your journal and I had this same problem. I asked both of my SIL's to be in the wedding and they accepted. Both are pregnant. One lives in Portland a few hours away and is due in January, she's fine and will make it. But my other one lives in North Carolina and is expecting TWINS 11 days after the wedding-she won't make it. I'm excited too, but wish she would be here. Now they are having complications and may have to have them in a few weeks... Just in time for the wedding :-)

[wdluvbug]

These centerpieces are going to look great!

Where did you get the candle stands? I found some at Walmart for $9 for 5 and then at Ross Dress for less for $7 for 5...They are almost the same thing :)

[Kelly1Mickey]

Where did you get the candle stands? I found some at Walmart for $9 for 5 and then at Ross Dress for less for $7 for 5...They are almost the same thing :)
My mom found them in a catalog. I think they were $5-7 for the set of 5. We aill have them on 6 of our tables. We are stilling trying to figure out the other centerpeices. We will have about 20-25 tables, so I didn't want to spend thousands just to have a floral arrangement on each. Some tables will have flowers, but some will have simpler centerpeices like these.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I was just reading through your journal and I had this same problem. I asked both of my SIL's to be in the wedding and they accepted. Both are pregnant. One lives in Portland a few hours away and is due in January, she's fine and will make it. But my other one lives in North Carolina and is expecting TWINS 11 days after the wedding-she won't make it. I'm excited too, but wish she would be here. Now they are having complications and may have to have them in a few weeks... Just in time for the wedding :-)
It is such a terrible conflict of emotions! I mean, I am SO excited about the twins (we just found out she will be having one boy and one girl!), but I am SO disappointed that she won't be with me on my wedding day! I am an only child and she truly is like a sister to me. I was her MOH and we had a blast. I was even going to recreate some of our memories from her wedding day for my wedding day (i.e. dancing together to songs we danced to at her wedding). And, since her 5 year wedding anniversary is just 2 days before my wedding date, I was going to surprise her and her hubby with a mini version of their wedding cake. Oh, well, enough whining! LOL

[Kelly1Mickey]

Well, everyone, I FINALLY ordered my wedding dress! It is the Bonny that I posted earlier (pg.8 post #80 in my journal). Everytime I see it, I think it gets prettier. The ship date is December 27! That will be here before I know it! Yipee! I am so excited to have that FINALLY out of the way!

[Kelly1Mickey]

The centerpieces are going to be perfect! What color linens are you using? White? Or are you going with a color to match the wedding?
I haven't made a decision on the linens. Our caterer has some really gorgeous overlays to choose from and I just can't pick. If I use a blue overlay, I won't use the blue petals. Gosh...I don't know what I want to do. Any suggestions? My colors are blues (different shades), white and silver accents.

[ca_dawson]

Well, everyone, I FINALLY ordered my wedding dress! It is the Bonny that I posted earlier (pg.8 post #80 in my journal). Everytime I see it, I think it gets prettier. The ship date is December 27! That will be here before I know it! Yipee! I am so excited to have that FINALLY out of the way!
Congrats! I ordered mine in September and am still waiting! (It's not due until January, but I'm hoping it comes sooner!) So I guess we can wait for our dresses together! Isn't it so hard waiting! LOL!

[SarahK]

what if you used blue linens and white AND blue petals. I bet that would be beautiful.

[Kelly1Mickey]

what if you used blue linens and white AND blue petals. I bet that would be beautiful.
I was thinking about that too. I will just have to bring some of the petals the next time I go see the caterer. That way I can hold them up against the linens. If I did white underneath and a blue overlay, the blues would have to coordinate really well. If I did blue underneath and a white overlay, the blues would be a little more forgiving. Don't you think?

Anyway, like I said, the petals will just have to make a trip to the caterers with me! (as if I go anywhere without my wedding notebook!)

[Kelly1Mickey]

Congrats! I ordered mine in September and am still waiting! (It's not due until January, but I'm hoping it comes sooner!) So I guess we can wait for our dresses together! Isn't it so hard waiting! LOL!
It will be such a relief to get it on! I get so stressed out over the plans sometimes that even accomplishing the most minor detail is a relief. So getting the dress in will be HUGE!

[SOM Z28]

I haven't made a decision on the linens. Our caterer has some really gorgeous overlays to choose from and I just can't pick. If I use a blue overlay, I won't use the blue petals. Gosh...I don't know what I want to do. Any suggestions? My colors are blues (different shades), white and silver accents.
Well, I actually wanted to use colored linens, but I was worried that having color right under them might take away from the color of the flowers. So instead, we rented blue table cloths that reached the floor and used white square linens that the reception site had and put them over the blue. Since our tables were round, the white linens hung to points around the table, and the blue was showing all around, which gave us the color I wanted with the white on top, which allowed the flowers to stand out. I know I've got a picture of the reception site before the wedding. I'll try to find it and post it for you to see.

Another idea would be to find silver linens...the blue petals would be beautiful against silver.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Another idea would be to find silver linens...the blue petals would be beautiful against silver.
I was thinking about that too. My caterer has these gorgeous sort of sheer silver overlays that has swirls on it. Sheesh...I think this linen decision is turning out to be one of the hardest ones yet! Maybe I will go see the caterer on this week and get her opinions. She is the sweetest girl ever and super patient and understanding...she won't mind standing around staring at linens with me for a while...

[alley06]

I haven't made a decision on the linens. Our caterer has some really gorgeous overlays to choose from and I just can't pick. If I use a blue overlay, I won't use the blue petals. Gosh...I don't know what I want to do. Any suggestions? My colors are blues (different shades), white and silver accents.

I'm using the same colors. I want to try to find silver squares to put on white table clothes. Then I'm using silver, white and blue rose petals around our centerpeices.

[SOM Z28]

I was thinking about that too. My caterer has these gorgeous sort of sheer silver overlays that has swirls on it. Sheesh...I think this linen decision is turning out to be one of the hardest ones yet! Maybe I will go see the caterer on this week and get her opinions. She is the sweetest girl ever and super patient and understanding...she won't mind standing around staring at linens with me for a while...
Ooooh...that sounds like that might really work.

[blushing_bride_2be]

I was thinking about that too. My caterer has these gorgeous sort of sheer silver overlays that has swirls on it. Sheesh...I think this linen decision is turning out to be one of the hardest ones yet! Maybe I will go see the caterer on this week and get her opinions. She is the sweetest girl ever and super patient and understanding...she won't mind standing around staring at linens with me for a while...

That would be really pretty! Silver and blue work well together. I can't wait to see how it turns out! Good luck girl!

[Kelly1Mickey]

My mom just called from a florists. Our original plan was to order roses in bulk to decorate with, corsages and bouts. We were going to make the bouquets because I really only wanted a hand-tied rose bouqet...very simple and we already experimented, so we knew we could do it on our own.

Well, my mom started talking about maybe getting the bouquets done by the florist too. She just called saying she found some at a very reasonable price that fit what I wanted. So, I told her that if we were REALLY going to get them done by a florist, what I really wanted was roses w/ stephanotis. So, she mentioned it to the florist and they said we had to order them in groups of 25. And that it would be $100 for the 25 stephanotis! THat is a lot of money for flowers that don't even have stems! LOL

Anyway, my mom didn't think that was so bad. I got the cat. numbers, so I can stop in there later and look at the bouquets that they were talking about. Yipee!

[blushing_bride_2be]

My mom just called from a florists. Our original plan was to order roses in bulk to decorate with, corsages and bouts. We were going to make the bouquets because I really only wanted a hand-tied rose bouqet...very simple and we already experimented, so we knew we could do it on our own.

Well, my mom started talking about maybe getting the bouquets done by the florist too. She just called saying she found some at a very reasonable price that fit what I wanted. So, I told her that if we were REALLY going to get them done by a florist, what I really wanted was roses w/ stephanotis. So, she mentioned it to the florist and they said we had to order them in groups of 25. And that it would be $100 for the 25 stephanotis! THat is a lot of money for flowers that don't even have stems! LOL

Anyway, my mom didn't think that was so bad. I got the cat. numbers, so I can stop in there later and look at the bouquets that they were talking about. Yipee!

That is alot of money for flowers who don't have stems. Lol. But I guess it's your call huh. Either way I'm sure your bouquets will be beautiful! Good job so far girl!

[Kelly1Mickey]

That is alot of money for flowers who don't have stems. Lol. But I guess it's your call huh. Either way I'm sure your bouquets will be beautiful! Good job so far girl!
Anastacia, you are one of the most encouraging people on here! I don't know how you find the time to read everyone's journals and offer all the support that you do!

[Kikki]

Anastacia, you are one of the most encouraging people on here! I don't know how you find the time to read everyone's journals and offer all the support that you do!
Ditto! I agree 100% I always know when that girl is doing her rounds! Boy can she keep up! Great job hun!!! :D

[blushing_bride_2be]

Thanks both of you. Right now this is not my journal to be giving me the sweet words. This is hers and not mine! I love you girls and I make it a point of the day to do my rounds. I have no life I guess you could say and plenty og time until I get a new job which is hopefully soon. As far as the sweet words I just say what you girls would tell me! You are welcome!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I posted earlier that my mom had stopped by the florista and gave me the cat. numbers of some bouquets that she thought fit the description I gave her for what I wanted.

She must be crazy! Well, not completely crazy, but a little bit. I don't know how many times I told her I just want roses and stephanotis in a tight little dome with NO greenery. Well, she got the tight little dome right, but there was tons of greenery and baby's breathe hanging out the sides. So her and I just have to figure out a time we can go there together. Oh, well.

[Kelly1Mickey]

:) 121 Days!

[Kelly1Mickey]

We finally ordered the invitations!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/invitation.jpg

The front part of the invite will say:
This day
I will marry my friend
the one I laugh with, live for,
dream with, love

[ca_dawson]

Yay Kelly! I am going to order my invitations very soon as well! And I love that quote! I'm actually using the same one, but it will be in the inside of the invitation! It's getting close girl!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Yay Kelly! I am going to order my invitations very soon as well! And I love that quote! I'm actually using the same one, but it will be in the inside of the invitation! It's getting close girl!The quote was 100% James' pick! I gave him like 10 to choose from and that was his favorite. I wasn't going to do any of the "This day I marry my friend..." things because my cousin did it for her wedding a few years ago. But, it is James' wedding too, and since he wanted it, I couldn't say no. I mean, our silly grooms hardly ever voice an opinion on this wedding stuff, so when he does, I listen! LOL

[Kelly1Mickey]

What do you girls think about this for a gift for my bridesmaids? Be honest if you think it sucks! LOL

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bridesmaidgiftidea.jpg

Three heavenly lotions, one great gift. A trio of lotions - Meadowsweet Romance, Twilight, and Paige Meadows' signature scent, Paige - are presented in the Lenox Floral Scroll Bowl gleaming with touches of pure 24 karat gold. All wrapped up with Lenox ribbon and gift card. Bowl imported. Introduced 2004

Imported


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[Marsha]

not feeling it sorry. im peticulare about my lotions and such. How about a mini spa day? nails and pedi's are probably the same amount.
i feel bad for saying no, but my opinion should matter anyway

[Kelly1Mickey]

not feeling it sorry. im peticulare about my lotions and such. How about a mini spa day? nails and pedi's are probably the same amount.
i feel bad for saying no, but my opinion should matter anyway
Of course your opinion matters girl! I told you to be honest of you thought it sucked. I plan on hopefully doing a spa thing together, too.. I just wanted to give them something they could keep too. I thought the Lenox bowl was nice and I thought the lotions just made it a little different.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Carla posted this for me in another thread, but I wanted to save it in my journal so that I didn't lose it (again)!

Thanks again Carla!!
Okay, this one is a five page document. Each page has it's own link:

Cover page: https://mspace.utep.edu/nmleclaire/Cover.doc
Wedding Party Page: https://mspace.utep.edu/nmleclaire/WP.doc
Ceremony Page: https://mspace.utep.edu/nmleclaire/Ceremony.doc
Acknowledgements Page: https://mspace.utep.edu/nmleclaire/Acknowledgements.doc
Directions Page: https://mspace.utep.edu/nmleclaire/Directions.doc

Basically I just bought white cardstock 8 1/2" X 11". Just fill in your info in the templates, cut and put together and tie a ribbon on the top to hold it all together. I also bought vellum overlay for the first page and pretty ribbon and charms. I'm just going to print it out on the cardstock on my home computer. I downloaded the font Balmoral D for the monogram on the front.

[blushing_bride_2be]

I like it! I don't think it sucks at all! If I were a bridesmaid I would be happy with anythign you giva me for I am sure the greatest gift of all for them will be you walking down the aisle and finally getting your dreams fulfilled. Or they might be happy you included them in the wedding. Well good luck gfirl and I love the invites! Really pretty!

[ca_dawson]

I like the gifts Kelly. I am doing personalized totes and making them baskets to go in the totes up with spa stuff. I personally love spa stuff and would love a gift like that. This is similar to what I'm doing:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/ca_dawson/helpingothers/bmgifts.jpg

Except it's a black tote and this spa stuff inside I'm putting together myself. I think your girls will love it!

[blushing_bride_2be]

I like the gifts Kelly. I am doing personalized totes and making them baskets to go in the totes up with spa stuff. I personally love spa stuff and would love a gift like that. This is similar to what I'm doing:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/ca_dawson/helpingothers/bmgifts.jpg

Except it's a black tote and this spa stuff inside I'm putting together myself. I think your girls will love it!

I love that idea. I got the black bags with their names on it but I was wonderign what else to put inside of them. Where are you getting the spa stuff. That really is a good idea. Thanks for helping me too!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I like the gifts Kelly. I am doing personalized totes and making them baskets to go in the totes up with spa stuff. I personally love spa stuff and would love a gift like that. This is similar to what I'm doing:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/ca_dawson/helpingothers/bmgifts.jpg

Except it's a black tote and this spa stuff inside I'm putting together myself. I think your girls will love it!
I love this idea! I was planning on doing a "emergency" bag for each of them for the wedding day. Actually, I will post a pic of the stuff I have for it so far. Hold on.

[Kelly1Mickey]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/emergencyitems.jpg

Ok...here are some of the items I am putting in thr girls' bags. There is hairspray, tylenol, lotions, mini-deoderants, bobby pins, matchbook sized emery boards, tissues, Clear Eyes, Shout wipes, and note pads. The blue box on the left side is the white chalk for my emergency bag.

[blushing_bride_2be]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/emergencyitems.jpg

Ok...here are some of the items I am putting in thr girls' bags. There is hairspray, tylenol, lotions, mini-deoderants, bobby pins, matchbook sized emery boards, tissues, Clear Eyes, Shout wipes, and note pads. The blue box on the left side is the white chalk for my emergency bag.

I love the emergency bag. I might have to "borrow" your idea! Whats the chalk for? I must be dumb!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I love the emergency bag. I might have to "borrow" your idea! Whats the chalk for? I must be dumb!
Your are not dumb! I would never have thought it on my own. I guess I read it somewhere. Anyway, the chalk is just in case you get a stain in your dress that won't come out. The chalk will help cover it.

[blushing_bride_2be]

Your are not dumb! I would never have thought it on my own. I guess I read it somewhere. Anyway, the chalk is just in case you get a stain in your dress that won't come out. The chalk will help cover it.

Thanks girl! Thats what i thought it was for but wanted to ask before makingmy self look stupid!

[ca_dawson]

I love that idea. I got the black bags with their names on it but I was wonderign what else to put inside of them. Where are you getting the spa stuff. That really is a good idea. Thanks for helping me too!
So far I got them:
*9 piece pedicure set with the little flip flops and all the accessories
*foot stone to go with pedicure set
*gel candles in a margarita glass
*manicure travel set
*bubble bath

That's all I've gotten so far. I'm just picking up the little things here and there. I want to go to Michaels and get the kit to make them handmade soaps and bath salts too. I actually got all the above stuff at the 99 cents only stores! I'll have to take pics and post it!

Kelly~ I love the emergency kit items! We used to get those when I was in drill team. They would get the little tackle boxes for fishing and decorate those and then put all the bobby pins, Q tips, cotton balls, etc in them! It was really cute!

[blushing_bride_2be]

So far I got them:
*9 piece pedicure set with the little flip flops and all the accessories
*foot stone to go with pedicure set
*gel candles in a margarita glass
*manicure travel set
*bubble bath

That's all I've gotten so far. I'm just picking up the little things here and there. I want to go to Michaels and get the kit to make them handmade soaps and bath salts too. I actually got all the above stuff at the 99 cents only stores! I'll have to take pics and post it!

Kelly~ I love the emergency kit items! We used to get those when I was in drill team. They would get the little tackle boxes for fishing and decorate those and then put all the bobby pins, Q tips, cotton balls, etc in them! It was really cute!

This sucks everyone has a micheals and I don't! That makes me sad!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Kelly~ I love the emergency kit items! We used to get those when I was in drill team. They would get the little tackle boxes for fishing and decorate those and then put all the bobby pins, Q tips, cotton balls, etc in them! It was really cute!
LOL! That is where I got the idea! I was on the dance team in high school and we got a Caboodle full of stuff like this from our 'Big Sis' for our first year on the team!

[ca_dawson]

LOL! That is where I got the idea! I was on the dance team in high school and we got a Caboodle full of stuff like this from our 'Big Sis' for our first year on the team!
Haha! Well some things from dance team never leaves you! To this day I still always have bobby pins and safety pins on me! LOL! Not like I need them or anything! My little sister was over last weekend and she needed a bobby pin. She said "I know you have them somewhere!" and I actually had one in my purse!

[_Lindsay_]

I like the gifts Kelly. I am doing personalized totes and making them baskets to go in the totes up with spa stuff. I personally love spa stuff and would love a gift like that. This is similar to what I'm doing:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/ca_dawson/helpingothers/bmgifts.jpg

Except it's a black tote and this spa stuff inside I'm putting together myself. I think your girls will love it!

I love the idea of putting bath and spa stuff in the bags for the girls! My sister sells products from a company called The Body Shop (http://www.thebodyshop.com) and that sort of thing would be perfect! Thanks! Great ideas!

[luvs2smile]

I love all those BM gift ideas. Are you doing gift bags for those who are traveling to the wedding? What kind of gifts do you give? I know for our parents/my grandparents we're going to give them each a 8 X 10 engagement picture and frame it. :)

[Kelly1Mickey]

I love all those BM gift ideas. Are you doing gift bags for those who are traveling to the wedding? What kind of gifts do you give? I know for our parents/my grandparents we're going to give them each a 8 X 10 engagement picture and frame it. :)
We are planning on putting gift baskets in the resort suites for our out-of-town guests. I don't have my list right here, but off the top of my head we are including: Bubble Bath in a dolphin thingy (I think it is pictured in my journal, if not, I will add it later), a beach ball, lists of restaurants and area attractions, resort activities, sunscreen, schedule of wedding events, and some very basic groceries (all the suites have full kitchens). I can't remember what else we are putting in right now. We plan on packaging it all in a sand pail (the resort is on the beach).

I haven't decided what I am giving to our parents yet.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Here are the bubble bath dolphin thingies I mentioned I would post a pic of. These are going into the gift baskets for our out-of-town guests. I have to pick up a few more though...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/bubblebaths.jpg

We are sticking with a beach theme for the gift baskets, since the resort is on the beach.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I just realized, as of today,
4 months until the wedding!

[luvs2smile]

I just realized, as of today,
4 months until the wedding!

YAY! That's really good news!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!

[blushing_bride_2be]

I love the dolphins they are really cute! I wonder what they smell like! Do they have a scent?

[Kelly1Mickey]

I love the dolphins they are really cute! I wonder what they smell like! Do they have a scent?
Thats a good question! I saw them at Micheals and I just thought they were cute. I didn't even think about the scent! THey probably don't have a scent, I think they were only like a $1 each.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Plans have begun for my shower! Yippee! It will be on January 15 and I am SO excited now! I made it pretty clear to everyone involved in the planning that I had to know the date...I did not want it to be a surprise. I wanted to be sure I was dressed appropriately. YEAH! I can't wait!!

[blushing_bride_2be]

Yay congrats! Can't wait to see and hear how much fun your shower was! I look forward to you sharing with me the games you played!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I need help with menu choices! I need to pick one of these for the chef's station. Any opinions?


Chef Attended Stations

These items are prepared at a station during your food service by one of our certified chefs

*London Broil with rolls & sauces

*Beef Tenderloin & rolls

*Deluxe Quesadilla Station

*Top Round of Beef with rolls

*Asian Wrap Station with chicken & beef

*Chef Pasta Sauté Station with 2 sauces

*Pork Tenderloin with rolls

*Martini Mashed Potato Bar

*Assorted Sushi Station

*Gourmet Crepe Station- select 2: salmon and avocado, spinach and herb, strawberry or chocolate and crème (more options)


I have some personal faves, but I am curious about what you guys would pick...

[Kelly1Mickey]

And ONE of these:

·Seared Tuna Filets with Ginger Sauce

·Jumbo Shrimp in Pasta with Herbs

·Bourbon Glaze Pork

·Paella with Yellow Rice

·Chicken Cordon Blue

·Ham Steak Hawaiian

·Grilled Salmon Ratatouille

·Rosemary Baked Cornish Hen

·Duck Breast with Mango Honey Glaze

·Shrimp Etoufee with Cajun Rice

·Chicken Chevre

·Tenderloin Tips in Horseradish Cream

·Crab-Stuffed Talipia Filets

·Chicken Wellington En Croute

·Beef Wellington En Croute

(+$2 upgrade)

·Chardonnay Tomato Salmon Filets

·Jambalaya with Rice

·Prime Rib served with horseradish cream

·Herb Crusted Black Grouper

·Pork Medallions with Apricot Chutney

·Filet Mignon (+$3

[Kelly1Mickey]

And ONE of these:

·Sliced Beef with a Madeira Sauce

·Crispy Garlic Chicken

· Asparagus and Hollandaise Chicken

·Rosemary and Tarragon Sliced Beef

·Curry Chicken with Basmati Rice

·Tuscan Chicken Breast

·Meat Lasagna

·Teriyaki and Pineapple Chicken

·Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas

·Chicken Penne ala Vodka

·Chicken Breast Marsala

·Chicken Penne Primavera

·Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

·Dijon and Rosemary Grilled Chicken

·Vegetable Lasagna

·Chicken Piccata

·Chicken Stir Fry with White Rice

·Crispy Flounder with Cilantro Cream

·Roquefort and Mushroom Chicken

·Italian Grilled Chicken Breasts

·Spicy (mild) Tilapia with Aioli Sauce

·Chicken Parmigiana

·Chicken Cacciatore

·Bake Flounder in Lemon Beurre Blanc

·Jamaican Jerk Chicken

·Barbecue Grilled Chicken

·Florentine Dijon Tilapia

[Kelly1Mickey]

And ONE of these:

·Fresh Cut Fruit and French Cream

·Baby Greens, Raspberry Vin and Walnuts

·Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard

·Pesto Primavera

·Roquefort and Sweet Pear Salad

·Award Winning Caesar Salad

·Country French with Raspberry Cream

·Mediterranean Salad with Balsamic Ranch

·Garden Salad with two dressings

[Kelly1Mickey]

And THREE of these:

·Asparagus, Squash and Carrots

·Honey Glazed Carrots

·Bacon and Chive Mashed Potatoes

·Fresh Broccoli with Red Peppers

·Creamed Cauliflower Soufflé

·Caramelized Onion Potato Gratin

·Zucchini and Yellow Squash

·Broccoli and Cheese Cassa

·Potatoes Anna

·Vegetable Sauté (broccoli, corn, cherry tomatoes)

·Polenta with Sautéed Mushrooms

·Loaded Mashed Potatoes

·Snow Peas and Sliced Peppers (red and yellow)

·Baked Corn Casserole

·Roasted Garlic New Potatoes

·Butternut Squash and Pepper Cassoulet

·Three Cheese Potato Casserole

·Rice and Mushroom Casserole

·Pole Beans with Onion and Bacon

·Garlic Mashed Potatoes

·Roasted Pepper Parmesan Risotto

·Cinnamon Glazed Sweet Potatoes

·Roasted Lime and Chili Potatoes

·Savory Rice Pilaf

[Kelly1Mickey]

And TWO of these:

š Select two Hors d’oeuvres to be butler passed during the cocktail hour



Sun dried tomato and feta in phyllo

Mini assorted quiche

Spinach dip atop pita

Dijon chicken in a puff pastry

Five mushroom tart

Mini beef fajita

[SOM Z28]

Are you doing a plated dinner? Or is this a buffet style meal? I was just wondering, because you've got so many choices. And so many of them sound good!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Are you doing a plated dinner? Or is this a buffet style meal? I was just wondering, because you've got so many choices. And so many of them sound good!
It is buffet. We have 3 entrees (one from each group I listed, 1 salad, 3 sides, and 2 hors d'ouevres. We will have a gourmet coffee and teas station too, but I don't have to choose anything for that.

[Kelly1Mickey]

OKay, girls, I am having a problem. Our Best Man is dating a girl (actually they are living together now) that is currently seperated from her husband. I don't think that the divorce has gone through yet. I know that she would be our Best Man's date, so I thought I should invite her to the shower. But, if I invite her to the shower, then I feel like I HAVE to put her name specifically on Clay's invite. The only reason I am having a problem with that is that I think she is still married. I feel funny specifically inviting a married woman on a man's invitation when 'the man' isn't her hubby.

As I am writing this, I am realizing that if I were the one giving the advice, my first thought would be to just give her her own invite. But, I don't want to do that. What if they break up before the wedding? I don't want her to think she is still invited.

Ugh! What should I do??

[Kelly1Mickey]

We went to the tux shop today. We decided on a 3 button Tommy tux. James will have a platinum vest, the groomsmen will have Blue Frost vests, and my dad will probably be in a black vest. Yeah! One more thing out of the way....!

[SOM Z28]

OKay, girls, I am having a problem. Our Best Man is dating a girl (actually they are living together now) that is currently seperated from her husband. I don't think that the divorce has gone through yet. I know that she would be our Best Man's date, so I thought I should invite her to the shower. But, if I invite her to the shower, then I feel like I HAVE to put her name specifically on Clay's invite. The only reason I am having a problem with that is that I think she is still married. I feel funny specifically inviting a married woman on a man's invitation when 'the man' isn't her hubby.

As I am writing this, I am realizing that if I were the one giving the advice, my first thought would be to just give her her own invite. But, I don't want to do that. What if they break up before the wedding? I don't want her to think she is still invited.

Ugh! What should I do??

Personally, I'd invite him '& guest' and don't worry about inviting her to the shower. Unless you are inviting guys and girls to the shower and you plan to invite this guy, then I wouldn't worry about it.

[fmil0625]

Personally, I'd invite him '& guest' and don't worry about inviting her to the shower. Unless you are inviting guys and girls to the shower and you plan to invite this guy, then I wouldn't worry about it.
I agree!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Personally, I'd invite him '& guest' and don't worry about inviting her to the shower. Unless you are inviting guys and girls to the shower and you plan to invite this guy, then I wouldn't worry about it.
I thought about that too. I just feel sort of bad because I have hung out with this girl. The four of us go out to dinner and they have come over the house together a few times, so I feel bad not inviting her. But I think you are right anyway.

So, you agree that it would be weird to put her name on the invite since she is still married? I wish Clay would just start dating SINGLE women! It would make my life so much easier! LOL

[alley06]

I thought about that too. I just feel sort of bad because I have hung out with this girl. The four of us go out to dinner and they have come over the house together a few times, so I feel bad not inviting her. But I think you are right anyway.

So, you agree that it would be weird to put her name on the invite since she is still married? I wish Clay would just start dating SINGLE women! It would make my life so much easier! LOL

If you say that you've hung out with her and went to dinner with her, than it may be rude to not include her on the invite. What if someone did that to you? Invited your FH and put "and guest". How would you feel? Even if she is married, you said that they were seperated and they are living together, it's still proper to invite her by her name.

[Kelly1Mickey]

If you say that you've hung out with her and went to dinner with her, than it may be rude to not include her on the invite. What if someone did that to you? Invited your FH and put "and guest". How would you feel? Even if she is married, you said that they were seperated and they are living together, it's still proper to invite her by her name.
I understand what you are saying, that is why I am so unsure. I would feel terrible if someone put me as James' guest on an invite (his cousin did that to me). BUT, I am looking at it from the husband's side of this too. Maybe what she tells him and what she tell us is 2 different stories. Maybe HE thinks the seperation is only a trial. It just feels sort of unethical to specifically invite a married woman to a wedding as her boyfriend's guest.

[alley06]

I understand what you are saying, that is why I am so unsure. I would feel terrible if someone put me as James' guest on an invite (his cousin did that to me). BUT, I am looking at it from the husband's side of this too. Maybe what she tells him and what she tell us is 2 different stories. Maybe HE thinks the seperation is only a trial. It just feels sort of unethical to specifically invite a married woman to a wedding as her boyfriend's guest.

How long have they been together?

[Kelly1Mickey]

How long have they been together?
I am not exactly sure. I know less than 6 months.

[alley06]

I am not exactly sure. I know less than 6 months.

I guess it's up to you what you want to do. It sounds like they've been together for a while now and maybe she just not some fling.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I think I have decided on some menu selections:

Hors d'ouerves
Assorted mini-quiches
Dijon Chicken in a Puff Pastry

Entrees
London Broil with rolls and sauces
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Crispy Flounder with Cilantro Cream

and Ceasar Salad

Now I just have to pick 3 sides...

[Kelly1Mickey]

I guess it's up to you what you want to do. It sounds like they've been together for a while now and maybe she just not some fling.
I really like this girl, too. So it makes it even harder. But, Clay doesn't have the greatest track record with girls. His last girlfriend (who I couldn't stand) was also married when they started dating. She did get divorced. Then she moved into his apartment and eventually moved into a house that he bought. They didn't even last a year (actually he was still with that girlfriend when he started dating this one). This new girl is perfect for him though and I really want her to feel welcomed by his friends. BUT...she isn't divorced yet....oh, where is Dear Abby when I need her?! LOL I will get my mom's opinion on this...she always knows what is acceptable...But if course, if anybody has anything they want to add, my ears are open!

[alley06]

I really like this girl, too. So it makes it even harder. But, Clay doesn't have the greatest track record with girls. His last girlfriend (who I couldn't stand) was also married when they started dating. She did get divorced. Then she moved into his apartment and eventually moved into a house that he bought. They didn't even last a year (actually he was still with that girlfriend when he started dating this one). This new girl is perfect for him though and I really want her to feel welcomed by his friends. BUT...she isn't divorced yet....oh, where is Dear Abby when I need her?! LOL I will get my mom's opinion on this...she always knows what is acceptable...But if course, if anybody has anything they want to add, my ears are open!

You were right when you said that he needs to start dating single girls! If you really like this girl though and from what I understand, you consider her a friend, why wouldn't you invite her also (instead of "and guest)? I guess maybe if I was in the same situation, I may feel different but this is just my outside opinion on it. What better way to show her his friends don't care about her if you invite her as "and guest"?

[Kelly1Mickey]

You were right when you said that he needs to start dating single girls! If you really like this girl though and from what I understand, you consider her a friend, why wouldn't you invite her also (instead of "and guest)? I guess maybe if I was in the same situation, I may feel different but this is just my outside opinion on it. What better way to show her his friends don't care about her if you invite her as "and guest"?
I do like her, but if she and Clay broke up, she would not be invited to the wedding. That is why I don't want to send her her own invite. And you are absolutely right about how she might feel if I invite her as 'and guest'. But that where is I just keep going back to, "But she is STILL married"! If she wasn't married, this wouldn't be an issue at all. I would list her name on Clay's invite and she would be invited to the shower.

Thanks, Alley, for debating all of this with me. I am trying to look at it from as many angles as possible. YOu have been a huge help.

[alley06]

I do like her, but if she and Clay broke up, she would not be invited to the wedding. That is why I don't want to send her her own invite. And you are absolutely right about how she might feel if I invite her as 'and guest'. But that where is I just keep going back to, "But she is STILL married"! If she wasn't married, this wouldn't be an issue at all. I would list her name on Clay's invite and she would be invited to the shower.

Thanks, Alley, for debating all of this with me. I am trying to look at it from as many angles as possible. YOu have been a huge help.

Just trying to help, I know sometimes getting an outside look at it helps. Talk to your mom, like you said, and see what she says. Have you discussed it with FH?

[Kelly1Mickey]

Just trying to help, I know sometimes getting an outside look at it helps. Talk to your mom, like you said, and see what she says. Have you discussed it with FH?
Yeah, James and I talked about it. But, he doesn't really care how I handle it. He is going to try and approach the subject of the divorce when he talks to Clay so we can try and get some insight as far as what stage they are at. I don't know if they have actually filed yet or anything. And it is sort of an awkward subject to bring up. Maybe Clay will just call us with the good news that her divorce has been finalized. That would be a great relief! LOL

[alley06]

Yeah, James and I talked about it. But, he doesn't really care how I handle it. He is going to try and approach the subject of the divorce when he talks to Clay so we can try and get some insight as far as what stage they are at. I don't know if they have actually filed yet or anything. And it is sort of an awkward subject to bring up. Maybe Clay will just call us with the good news that her divorce has been finalized. That would be a great relief! LOL

You don't want to talk to someone else about another person's divorce, that is awkward.

[Kelly1Mickey]

You don't want to talk to someone else about another person's divorce, that is awkward.
I completely agree! James just thought he could casually ask how things were going or skirt around the subject and let Clay bring it up.

[SOM Z28]

I thought about that too. I just feel sort of bad because I have hung out with this girl. The four of us go out to dinner and they have come over the house together a few times, so I feel bad not inviting her. But I think you are right anyway.

So, you agree that it would be weird to put her name on the invite since she is still married? I wish Clay would just start dating SINGLE women! It would make my life so much easier! LOL
Yeah, I think itwould be weird. If she were legally divorced, I'd put her name on the invite. But even though they are living together, her situation makes it a bit awkward.

[SOM Z28]

I think I have decided on some menu selections:

Hors d'ouerves
Assorted mini-quiches
Dijon Chicken in a Puff Pastry

Entrees
London Broil with rolls and sauces
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Crispy Flounder with Cilantro Cream

and Ceasar Salad

Now I just have to pick 3 sides...
These would be the side dish choices I'd narrow down to, if that helps.

Bacon and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Broccoli with Red Peppers
Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Roasted Garlic New Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cinnamon Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Savory Rice Pilaf

And looking at what you've already chosen for main entrees, I'd probably knock any variety of mashed potatoes out of contention. The others seem a bit classier, I guess.

[Kelly1Mickey]

YIPEE!! I just checked one of my registries and someone bought us something! I know...duh...that is what the registry is for! But this is the very first item that has been bought so far! Yeah!

Ironically, it was a toaster...Kikki, has Patrick been shopping again? LOL

[Kelly1Mickey]

We bought each of the bridesmaids a gift today. I hope this picture isn't too tiny. I took it off the internet. If it is, I will just have to take a pic myself and upload it later.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/glasshandbag.jpg

Ok, it is really too tiny. It is a crystal vase in the shape of a purse. It is so cute and we found them on sale today at Macy's. We bought them each a pink one.

[fmil0625]

We bought each of the bridesmaids a gift today. I hope this picture isn't too tiny. I took it off the internet. If it is, I will just have to take a pic myself and upload it later.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/glasshandbag.jpg

Ok, it is really too tiny. It is a crystal vase in the shape of a purse. It is so cute and we found them on sale today at Macy's. We bought them each a pink one.
Yeah, a little TOO small! Thanks for the description; I had no idea of what the picture was :D

[Kelly1Mickey]

Yeah, a little TOO small! Thanks for the description; I had no idea of what the picture was :D
LOL! I know...I will just have to take a pic later. I looked on Macy's website for a pic, since we bought it there, but they didn't have it. So I just googled it and this was the best I could get! Sorry! LOL

[Kevinjen2]

We bought each of the bridesmaids a gift today. I hope this picture isn't too tiny. I took it off the internet. If it is, I will just have to take a pic myself and upload it later.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/glasshandbag.jpg

Ok, it is really too tiny. It is a crystal vase in the shape of a purse. It is so cute and we found them on sale today at Macy's. We bought them each a pink one.


From what I can see and based on your description they sound adorable! Everyone will love them!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I just got back from ordering the MOH's dress with her! Yeah! They expect it to be here February 24, but he said they have been coming in earlier. It is cutting it awfully close, but it will still be here in time. And we have a friend that does alterations, so we know we won't have to wait long for those to be done.

And, best of all, the MOH LOVED the dress that she tried on in the store. SO, that makes me happy that she is happy!

[Kikki]

YIPEE!! I just checked one of my registries and someone bought us something! I know...duh...that is what the registry is for! But this is the very first item that has been bought so far! Yeah!

Ironically, it was a toaster...Kikki, has Patrick been shopping again? LOL
HAHAHAHA! We don't let him shop anymore. I read this to him and he laughed his butt off, then I read the last part with him and he's like...ohhh that's weak. Haha! He was happy cause he thinks that's the best gift you can give. Haha

[Kelly1Mickey]

HAHAHAHA! We don't let him shop anymore. I read this to him and he laughed his butt off, then I read the last part with him and he's like...ohhh that's weak. Haha! He was happy cause he thinks that's the best gift you can give. Haha
I thought you would get a giggle out of it. I mean of all things on the registry, it HAD to be the toaster! LOL

[Kelly1Mickey]

Yipee! I got an email today sayng that my invitations shipped on Nov. 25th! I checked the UPS tracker and as of this morning they were in IL waiting to be forwarded to their destination city (which is probably Jacksonville). So, hopefully in the next day or 2, I will have my invites! I am SO excited!

[JenandTony]

Yipee! I got an email today sayng that my invitations shipped on Nov. 25th! I checked the UPS tracker and as of this morning they were in IL waiting to be forwarded to their destination city (which is probably Jacksonville). So, hopefully in the next day or 2, I will have my invites! I am SO excited!

That's exciting! I love getting new things for the wedding...it means it's getting closer...and let's see here, you are only a little over 3 months away right?

[blushing_bride_2be]

I love the vases they are gorgeous. I wish we had a macys. I know. Horrible isn't it! LOL! I love them! See I already buy the gifts for the girls and stuck with the bidget for each and here come you girls with more gifts I want to get them. LOL. I love them girl and they will love them too!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I love the vases they are gorgeous. I wish we had a macys. I know. Horrible isn't it! LOL! I love them! See I already buy the gifts for the girls and stuck with the bidget for each and here come you girls with more gifts I want to get them. LOL. I love them girl and they will love them too!
I would be lost without Macys! LOL

I am glad you like the vases...I wanted something just a little different. I hope they like them as much as we do!

[blushing_bride_2be]

I would be lost without Macys! LOL

I am glad you like the vases...I wanted something just a little different. I hope they like them as much as we do!

They will girl. If we love them then they will love them!

[Marsha]

kelly, how ya doin? Whats going on with your wedding plans? I was wondering if your dress ***e in early? Oh and where is a pic of you and your man? I was just rereading your whole journal, not to much longer to go. What happened with your car did they find it? did insurance pay? sorry for all the questions but im nosy.

[Marsha]

is she alive?

[acraig]

I havent heard or seen her here in a while, maybe with the holidays there just isnt enough hours in the day!!!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Sorry I haven't been around much!

Marcia...my car was found and it was totaled. Insurance covered the loan (thank god), but not much beyond that.

I was offered 2 jobs recently and one was too good to turn down, so I am finally leaving my current employer. But I have been very busy learning the new job AND wrapping things up with the new one.

Plus with wedding plans and holiday stuff...I have simply been running out of hours in the day.

I am so glad to see that some of you noticed I have been MIA! It is nice to be missed sometimes! LOL

I really hope soon I will be able to get on and catch up on everyone's journals! I feel so out of touch!

[alley06]

Sorry I haven't been around much!

Marcia...my car was found and it was totaled. Insurance covered the loan (thank god), but not much beyond that.

I was offered 2 jobs recently and one was too good to turn down, so I am finally leaving my current employer. But I have been very busy learning the new job AND wrapping things up with the new one.

Plus with wedding plans and holiday stuff...I have simply been running out of hours in the day.

I am so glad to see that some of you noticed I have been MIA! It is nice to be missed sometimes! LOL

I really hope soon I will be able to get on and catch up on everyone's journals! I feel so out of touch!

That sucks about your car! I hate when people think that they can take other people's property!

I think that we are all running into holiday/wedding stress. I've put most of the wedding stuff off until after the holidays now.

[acraig]

Sorry I haven't been around much!

Marcia...my car was found and it was totaled. Insurance covered the loan (thank god), but not much beyond that.

I was offered 2 jobs recently and one was too good to turn down, so I am finally leaving my current employer. But I have been very busy learning the new job AND wrapping things up with the new one.

Plus with wedding plans and holiday stuff...I have simply been running out of hours in the day.

I am so glad to see that some of you noticed I have been MIA! It is nice to be missed sometimes! LOL

I really hope soon I will be able to get on and catch up on everyone's journals! I feel so out of touch!


I am really sorry to hear about your car!!! I know i have been so stressed this year, way more than any other year, i think once the holidays blow over then everything will go back to normal!!!

[Kelly1Mickey]

OK...FINALLY I have a few minutes to update you ladies' on my new job!

About 3 weeks ago, my boss pulled me in her office and told me that there was a position open for another company that is closely related to my current company. See, the president of our management company, also oversees the management for Spinnaker resorts. He ***e to my boss and long story short, I was offered the job with the other company. It took some time to arrange the interview and in the meantime, Hilton called me for an interview also (I put in an application there months ago when I left work ****ed off one day). So, I went for that interview last Tuesday. My interview with the Spinnaker property was Wednesday. I guess the Spinnaker interview wasn't really an interview, but more of an introduction to the job. Evidently, there really was no question to whether I would get the job or not. So, about 15 minutes after I left the Spinnaker property, Hilton called and offered me a job too. But it wasn't nearly enough money.

The new job will mean more money, better opportunities, a 401K (finally) and other great benefits. The greatest part is that I will already be promoted sometime in the spring! AND, since I was 'recruited' from my current employer and the 2 companies work so closely together, they are trying to arrange so that I don't lose any tenure. I have been with my current employer almost 9 years, so it would be great to have that count towards earning vacations etc with the new employer.

It is really hard for me to leave my current job. I love it there and I work with amazing people. Last night was our Christmas party and the pres. of the management company announced that I would be leaving there for better opportunities and he talked me up so much I must have been the brightest shade of red. Everyone has very high expectations for me, so I am a little nervous, but very excited! Wish me luck!
Thsi is part of the reason I haven't been on much. The holidays, the wedding (3 months from today! OMG), and then the interviews. Plus, I have been learning my new job a few mornings a week and then driving down to my old job (nearly an hour) to train someone for my old job! I am actually HOME for a few hours today!

[alley06]

OK...FINALLY I have a few minutes to update you ladies' on my new job!

About 3 weeks ago, my boss pulled me in her office and told me that there was a position open for another company that is closely related to my current company. See, the president of our management company, also oversees the management for Spinnaker resorts. He ***e to my boss and long story short, I was offered the job with the other company. It took some time to arrange the interview and in the meantime, Hilton called me for an interview also (I put in an application there months ago when I left work ****ed off one day). So, I went for that interview last Tuesday. My interview with the Spinnaker property was Wednesday. I guess the Spinnaker interview wasn't really an interview, but more of an introduction to the job. Evidently, there really was no question to whether I would get the job or not. So, about 15 minutes after I left the Spinnaker property, Hilton called and offered me a job too. But it wasn't nearly enough money.

The new job will mean more money, better opportunities, a 401K (finally) and other great benefits. The greatest part is that I will already be promoted sometime in the spring! AND, since I was 'recruited' from my current employer and the 2 companies work so closely together, they are trying to arrange so that I don't lose any tenure. I have been with my current employer almost 9 years, so it would be great to have that count towards earning vacations etc with the new employer.

It is really hard for me to leave my current job. I love it there and I work with amazing people. Last night was our Christmas party and the pres. of the management company announced that I would be leaving there for better opportunities and he talked me up so much I must have been the brightest shade of red. Everyone has very high expectations for me, so I am a little nervous, but very excited! Wish me luck!
Thsi is part of the reason I haven't been on much. The holidays, the wedding (3 months from today! OMG), and then the interviews. Plus, I have been learning my new job a few mornings a week and then driving down to my old job (nearly an hour) to train someone for my old job! I am actually HOME for a few hours today!

That sounds fabulous! I hope everything at your new job goes well! I wish I had a job that I loved, well more coworkers that didn't irritate me.

[Kelly1Mickey]

That sounds fabulous! I hope everything at your new job goes well! I wish I had a job that I loved, well more coworkers that didn't irritate me.
THanks! I must have cried a hundred times last night at the thought of leaving them! They really are like family and have been so supportive of this new opportunity. I wish they could come with me! lol

[alley06]

THanks! I must have cried a hundred times last night at the thought of leaving them! They really are like family and have been so supportive of this new opportunity. I wish they could come with me! lol

I know how that feels. I like almost everyone here (everyone except my crazy slacker coworker). At our holiday party, me and 2 of the other girls in the front office all had our 5 year service award and the boss was really talking us all up. We do so much hard work up here that if we didn't, no one in production would have their jobs. The boss also took all of the front office workers (7 workers, 4 bosses including him) all out to lunch last week to thank us for all our hard work. It is really nice when you feel like you are being appreciated for your hard work.

[acraig]

OK...FINALLY I have a few minutes to update you ladies' on my new job!

About 3 weeks ago, my boss pulled me in her office and told me that there was a position open for another company that is closely related to my current company. See, the president of our management company, also oversees the management for Spinnaker resorts. He ***e to my boss and long story short, I was offered the job with the other company. It took some time to arrange the interview and in the meantime, Hilton called me for an interview also (I put in an application there months ago when I left work ****ed off one day). So, I went for that interview last Tuesday. My interview with the Spinnaker property was Wednesday. I guess the Spinnaker interview wasn't really an interview, but more of an introduction to the job. Evidently, there really was no question to whether I would get the job or not. So, about 15 minutes after I left the Spinnaker property, Hilton called and offered me a job too. But it wasn't nearly enough money.

The new job will mean more money, better opportunities, a 401K (finally) and other great benefits. The greatest part is that I will already be promoted sometime in the spring! AND, since I was 'recruited' from my current employer and the 2 companies work so closely together, they are trying to arrange so that I don't lose any tenure. I have been with my current employer almost 9 years, so it would be great to have that count towards earning vacations etc with the new employer.

It is really hard for me to leave my current job. I love it there and I work with amazing people. Last night was our Christmas party and the pres. of the management company announced that I would be leaving there for better opportunities and he talked me up so much I must have been the brightest shade of red. Everyone has very high expectations for me, so I am a little nervous, but very excited! Wish me luck!
Thsi is part of the reason I haven't been on much. The holidays, the wedding (3 months from today! OMG), and then the interviews. Plus, I have been learning my new job a few mornings a week and then driving down to my old job (nearly an hour) to train someone for my old job! I am actually HOME for a few hours today!



Oh I hope everything works out for you, I know its hard for me to leave after i have been at a job for a year, just think with a new job you will get more money and hopefully you will be jsut as happy as you are now~~

[Kelly1Mickey]

My Nanny bought the china that we registered for as Christmas gift! It was delivered last week, I just haven't had a chance to post...


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/Kelly1Mickey/china.jpg

She bought service for 8 plus the creamer and sugar set, veggie dish and a serving platter. So, I added a few of the accessories like other serving dishes, cass. dish, etc. Yippee!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I almost forgot to tell you girls the big news! As some of you know, I have been planning my wedding for last 14 months or so, but I never had an official proposal. We just set the date one day and had my ring made and that was it. Well, I had a hunch last week that James was making plans to finally ask. We went to Disney on Thursday and he asked me there. Specifically, he proposed behind Minnie's house in her garden. There is this funny little gazebo with heart shaped 'windows'. We go to Disney somewhat frequently, and we always joke about that gazebo and proposals/weddings. It is just a cheesy little place that has a lot of memories for us.

My parents were with us that day, and I knew something was up because my mom was taking TONS of pics all day of the 2 of us. And, well, we already have every pic imaginable of us at Disney...why the sudden need for more?! Well, after the proposal, I understood better...that Disney Day was a special one.

[alley06]

I almost forgot to tell you girls the big news! As some of you know, I have been planning my wedding for last 14 months or so, but I never had an official proposal. We just set the date one day and had my ring made and that was it. Well, I had a hunch last week that James was making plans to finally ask. We went to Disney on Thursday and he asked me there. Specifically, he proposed behind Minnie's house in her garden. There is this funny little gazebo with heart shaped 'windows'. We go to Disney somewhat frequently, and we always joke about that gazebo and proposals/weddings. It is just a cheesy little place that has a lot of memories for us.

My parents were with us that day, and I knew something was up because my mom was taking TONS of pics all day of the 2 of us. And, well, we already have every pic imaginable of us at Disney...why the sudden need for more?! Well, after the proposal, I understood better...that Disney Day was a special one.

How sweet! What a day to remember (finally!).

I love the china set. Is it silver edged?

[ca_dawson]

Congrats on your new job, china and official proposal! So great to hear all that! Are you ready girl? It's coming up so fast! I know I am freaking now that the holidays are over!

[Kelly1Mickey]

How sweet! What a day to remember (finally!).

I love the china set. Is it silver edged?
It is platinum. The only problem now is that I don't know where to store it! I guess it time to start shopping for a China Cabinet. It is so sad to just leave all that beautiful china in the box that it was delivered in!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Congrats on your new job, china and official proposal! So great to hear all that! Are you ready girl? It's coming up so fast! I know I am freaking now that the holidays are over!
It is coming TOO fast! I am completely freaking too. I tried so hard to get as much done as possible early, but I still feel like I have a ton to do!

[Kelly1Mickey]

My dress shop called yesterday and my dress ***e in!!! I am SO excited, but I can't go try it on until probably next week! THey will be closed until Tuesday and I start my new job on Tuesday...so I will be going crazy knowing that the dress is there and I can't go see it! It will probably be next weekend before I can see it!

[Kelly1Mickey]

I have been wanting to find some totes for my girls in the bridal party, but I have been putting it off because I wanted to make/decorate them myself. I found some white totes at Michaels and beaded their names on one side and their title (Matron of Honor or Bridesmaid) on the other side. I finished the MOH's and it turned out SO cute! I will try to post a pic soon because I can't wait for you girls to see it!

[Kelly1Mickey]

77 Days!!

[Kikki]

The proposal ***e!!! Bout time that man got down on 1 knee for you! Way cute! Love the fact that it was at Disney, I would have never guessed :D The china is gorgeous...It looks like ours! We have platinum as well, what a gorgeous look! Mines Kate Spade "Noel" by Lenox. What's yours? I can't believe you have only 77 days left. That's so exciting! I still have 180 days left, and I'm getting antsy! You better post pictures of you in your dress!

[ca_dawson]

Hey girl! It's coming up so fast! Where's your dress and tote pics girl? I am still waiting for my dress to come in too! What's left for you? Have your invitations come in yet? Okay I know a million questions, but I am so excited for your wedding! It seems like we've been planning forever and now it's finally coming up! How hard was it to bead the tote yourself? I planned on getting my bridesmaids totes, but right now I'm low in the money dept. and if I bought them it would be like $70 or $80 since I have 6 bridesmaids.

[Kelly1Mickey]

Hey girl! It's coming up so fast! Where's your dress and tote pics girl? I am still waiting for my dress to come in too! What's left for you? Have your invitations come in yet? Okay I know a million questions, but I am so excited for your wedding! It seems like we've been planning forever and now it's finally coming up! How hard was it to bead the tote yourself? I planned on getting my bridesmaids totes, but right now I'm low in the money dept. and if I bought them it would be like $70 or $80 since I have 6 bridesmaids.
Well, the dress ***e in, but I haven't been able to get to the dress shop yet to try it on or anything. The dress shop closes at 5 and most days I work until 5, so....hopefully one day this week I will be able to swing it somehow.

I forgot all about the pics of the tote...I will have to get that done. They were much easier than I expected. I just wrote on the bag in pencil. Then I strung some beads, layed them on the bag, then went back and tacked them down.

The invites did come in and I have been trying to get them all addressed. Someone suggested on here once to number all the response cards so if someone forgets to write their name, you still know who it is...Well, that is a GREAT idea...but holy moly, it makes things a lot more complicated because you have to make sure that the correct response card is going to the right people. At this point, I am HOPING someone forgets to write their name down so that I feel like the extra work is worth it! LOL

James pointed out to me that the wedding is 10 weeks from today! ONLY 10 weeks! I thought I had so much done....but it never feels like I have caught up on the TO DO list! LOL

[alley06]

Well, the dress ***e in, but I haven't been able to get to the dress shop yet to try it on or anything. The dress shop closes at 5 and most days I work until 5, so....hopefully one day this week I will be able to swing it somehow.

I forgot all about the pics of the tote...I will have to get that done. They were much easier than I expected. I just wrote on the bag in pencil. Then I strung some beads, layed them on the bag, then went back and tacked them down.

The invites did come in and I have been trying to get them all addressed. Someone suggested on here once to number all the response cards so if someone forgets to write their name, you still know who it is...Well, that is a GREAT idea...but holy moly, it makes things a lot more complicated because you have to make sure that the correct response card is going to the right people. At this point, I am HOPING someone forgets to write their name down so that I feel like the extra work is worth it! LOL

James pointed out to me that the wedding is 10 weeks from today! ONLY 10 weeks! I thought I had so much done....but it never feels like I have caught up on the TO DO list! LOL

I'm using that idea for the response cards. It also comes in use for names that you cannot read.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I'm using that idea for the response cards. It also comes in use for names that you cannot read.
good point...

As long as somehow, I have to refer to those numbers, I will be happy....it is a lot of extra work! LOL

[Kelly1Mickey]

OMG! With everything else that has been going on....I forgot that my shower is this Sunday! YIPEE!!!

[ca_dawson]

Oh how much fun! Congrats girl! Where's you pics? I'm still waiting to see those beautiful totes you made!!!

[Kelly1Mickey]

Oh how much fun! Congrats girl! Where's you pics? I'm still waiting to see those beautiful totes you made!!!
I know..I am terrible lately about getting pics on here! I am getting ready to go see my dress today (FINALLY!) and then I have a few errands to run, but I promise I will get them on soon!