Gwen & Nicholas June 10, 2006 [Archive]

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 08:53 PM

OK here it goes. Most of this is just in my head and nothing in stone yet. But I feel that if I put it all down it might seem like I can get started on putting it together for real. So here it is.

It all started I guess about 3 yrs ago. we met on line in a quiz room. I am horrible at quizing but I am great at talking lol. We became great friends and before we new it we were more then friend. Talking on the phone for hours. Some times all day, with my cordless I would do whatever I needed to with him on the phone. Sounds bad I know. I had it bad. Well after 7 months of us being a couple I had had enough of him saying he would be here for a visit then something always coming up and he couldn't make it. He knew from the start that I did want just a phone thing i wanted the real thing. I brok eit off with him. I tried being iwth some oen else. I lived with a guy for almsot a year but somethign was always missing. I spoke with Nicholas every now and then just to see how he was doing and played it off that I was happy. Christmas night 2004 I broke it off with the uy I was with and called Nichols. I told him I was still in love with him and he was what has been missing in my life. About 2 weeks later he was here for our very first visit. He came back for a week when I got OUR place. Then a month later he was livign here. It has been an amazing year and I can't believe we will be marreid in just 5 months. Ok so on with my plans lol. Did I mention i LOVE to talk lol :p .

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 09:01 PM

The week of Valentine's Day Nicholas was here. I had to work so he spent the time trying to put the apartment together for me. We were supposed to go to see my mom but that fell through. So becuse we thought we were headed to Maine I wanted to give him his gift early. I got him a necklace. The first weekend he was here I gave him my class ring. Sounds kinda high schoolish I know but he loved that I gave it to him. He put it on his necklace. SO I thought I would give him a nice new necklace to put it on. He has never taken it off. He stills wears my ring on it every day. Most of the time it is hidden under his shirt because of work and all but it is there. After I gave him that he handed me a little bag with a tiny white bear sticking out of it that said I Love You on it. Insaie the bag was a ring box. He got me a promise ring. It is white gold with a purple heart stone with too small diamons on either side of it. He asked me to marry him and said that this ring is to prove that he will be back and he will marry me one day. HE is working on a real engament ring. He said I will have it before we get married. I knw I will have one soon. but with money being so tight and all I dont realy care if we get it when we get our wedding bands. I just want to marry him so bad.

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 09:17 PM

We are getting married on June 10, 2006. We are having an outside ceremony back in my home town in Maine. We are having it in my sisters door yard. She has a big tree at the edge of her lawn and I want to be married under that tree. I plan on coming out of her sliding glass doors onto her deck. Down the stairs and around to the tree. I want an arch under the tree and a white runner leading up to it. I found these that I want to place along the runner or on the steps of the deck or both. Not sure where yet I just know I want somethign like these.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/53_1_b.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/a8_1_b.jpg

I am still thinking about transportation to the reception hall after the ceremony. And maybe some where in town to stop and have some pictures taken. Not sure what I am doing yet.

The guests are going to stnad. It wont be toolong of a ceremony. We are using a Justice of the Peace. But I want the vows.

I am having one of my brides maids, the one that got Nicholas and I together in the first place to read this durign the ceremony....

Love is always patient and kind.
It is never jealous.
Love is never boastful nor conceited.
It is never rude or selfish.
It does not take offense,
And it is not resentful.
Love takes no pleasure in other peoples sins,
But delights and the truth.
It is always ready to exuse,
to trust, to hope,
And to endure whatever comes.

She doesn't knwo it yet but she is is going to read it for us.

I am thinkin gof having another reading done or having my uncle sing i am not sure yet.

Also I am hopign to have my uncle play the bagpipes for me to walk down the aisle to. I love the bagpipes and it being an outside wedding then why not.

And I am having my mom give me away. I have a dad and an ex-step-dad that i am kinda close to but my mom has been there for me through evrey thing. I thin kit just fits that she be the one to give me away.

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 09:30 PM

We were goin gto have the reception outside at my sister's place too. but themore I thought about it the more I wanted the hall. If it rains her house is not big enough for us all. The hall is free because it is at the American Legion and my sister and her dad are members. I am having such a small thing that I am having it as a pot luck. My family is good this way. They would love to help out. I couldn't have the DJ if we had it outside because of the noise ordanance. But now I can Have him. My sister is checking out the hall and the DJ and the JP for me this week. Because the town is so small I was told everythign had to wait till Jan. before nay one started booking anything for the year 2006. So if she takes care of it all now I should be good to go.

We are dancing to Rascal Flatts Bless the Broken Road.

The rest of the song i have no idea about yet lol.

One of my best friends is paying for the photographer as a wedding gift to us. I am soooo excited to have this.

I forgot to mention the girls in my wedding party.

Well my sister is the matron of hounor. Wearing a lilac colored dress that is slightly differnt then the others dresses.
My best friends in the whole world is Cyn from Ohio, she will be wearing an orange color, almsot more of a copper with the materail we are having them made from.
My freind Janet her in NH about an hour north of me is wearing yellow
My best friend of about 10 yrs now i would say ( since I have been in NH she has always been a great friend ) Christine, she is wearing a light green color
And Suzie from Australia ( the one getting the photographer for us ) is wearing a blue dress. Not dark but not too light more of a medium I guess.
And if this friend of mine of the last 6 1/2 yrs gets her act together she will be wearing a dark pink dress almsot fushia i think i would say.

The colors are kinda of the rainbow i just tweeked them a bit. I want this to some how reflect the way we met. My name being rainbowtreat and his downwardspiral.

We are not sure yet what the guys are wearing. But I am thinking that the flower they wear will match the girls dress. What ever girl we pair them up with. Have not got that figured outjust yet either.

Our invations are reflecting our computer names as well. A spiral rainbow.

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 09:39 PM

I have a few ideas for the decorations and the favors and such. Most of which I got from you all in here .

I like this idea for the head table...
[IMG]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/reception2.jpg
I love the lights under the table cloth.

As for the table themselves..... I want to try to do the photo confettie, after talking in the posts I may try to make my own. I really like the idea of it to dress up the tables. If not I was thinking about different colored rose petals down each table.

I have a couple fo ideas to decorate the tables with all of which i can make myself....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/table2.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/cookietable.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/69100big.jpg

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 09:48 PM

I am not sure on my dress yet. I am still trying to decide but I have an idea of what I want. I want something with color in it. I perfer lilac or multi colors.

I am thinking I want to have a head piece as well as a veil. I can use my sisters veil if Iwant to but hers has the head piece attached to it. I like this head piece....
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/da2dc2b6.jpg
And the jewlery i want somethign like this....
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/fbbad138.jpg

I like this pillow for the ring bearer but we are having 2 little boys. My nephew who will be 2 1/2 and Nicholas' only cousin on his moms side who will also be about 2 1/2.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/63134.jpg

My niece who will be 6 is a flower girl and if my freind that needs to get her act together is still in the wedding her daughter ( who is also my dughters best freind) will be a flower girl. I have seen some baskets I like but I am thinking of buying a couple of cheap ones and dressing them up myself.

For the glasses for every one I found these cute little puter hearts that have the names of who they are engraved on them. Like best man maid of hounor and so forth. They even have them that say bride and groom. Not sure you can tell by the picture but you get the idea of it.......

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ideas%20for%20my%20wedding/30102.gif

I will just need to get glasses and use wire to attach the hearts to them.

We have not decided on a cake yet. We may do one frome some where like Hannaford or Shaws. They look just as nice and we dont need to spend alot on a cake. This is Nicholas' job.

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 09:53 PM

My sister and her husband got us a room for the wedding night as a gift to us. And it is Nicholas' job to think up somethign for the honey moon. We can't afford alot. But I was looking at Bed and Breakfast places in Maine on the ocean. The kids will be with my mom back home. So I figure we could go away for about 3 ngihts just to have time alone togehter and then head back to pick up the kids and head home ( a 7 hour trip ) to get every one ready for the work and school week ahead. Besides I would miss the kids beign away for a whole week. I did when we took a road trip this past summer and the kids were at my moms. I missed them sooo bad by the end of it I just wanted to get to them. I was so excitd to see them when we pulled it. SO I dont think i can spend another whole week away from them just yet. Nicholas understnads he says after the first night that i will be saying tha ti miss them.

We still have alot to do and i am sure i will be adding off and on and making changes here and there. But this is where I am so far. I know I still have ALOT to do in 5 months. So I will be busy.

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 10:01 PM

Wait I forgot....... lol I told ya I was not with it yet lol.

This is how I want my hair to look.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/brit20copy.jpg

This is the cake topper we want.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/56818.jpg
And I am not sure yet but I would love to wear these boots instead of shoes.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/61949.jpg
Either those or some white knee high boots. Just because that is me and it would throw Nicholas for a loop when he goes for my garder.

And for the garder I have seen some cute ones that have a little lasso on it or a little cowboy hat.
I want to put a little western style into it. Nicholas is a Southern boy. My Redneck

rainbowtreat

01-06-2006, 10:04 PM

My daughter will be the Jr. Bride dressed in the same colors as my gown. And my son will be dressed like Nicholas. They will both be dressed in cowboy boots and hat. I found these for my son.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/bootsfordean.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/hatfordean.jpg

Tiggerprincess

01-07-2006, 12:14 AM

Beautiful Gwen!!! I am sure it will be an event to remember!!

ikkin510

01-07-2006, 07:16 AM

Everything looks great Hon. I love your ideas!

bnd94

01-07-2006, 11:43 AM

Gwen your wedding sounds so cool! I love the guys dressing in cowboy boots and hats. I can't wait to see your son! He is going to look so cute.;)

That is a beautiful hairstyle:D

usahgrad

01-07-2006, 12:26 PM

Everything looks great! I LOVE the headpiece and it is going to look really beautiful with that hair do! Keep us updated! :)

LaceyinPgh

01-07-2006, 12:43 PM

I love the western theme. It is just too cute. I know for a fact that there isn't a more comfortable shoe in the world than a cowboy boot too.

rainbowtreat

01-07-2006, 10:44 PM

Thanks you guys. I guess I had more thought out then I thought I did. And if I get a min. to just sit and read through yours again I will post. I love all your ideas and I cant wait to see them all come together. I am on the end of the weddings in here. Most of you are before me so just be sure not to go any where because as you all ( the may weddings mainly) are just getting yours over with mine will be creaping up on me and I will need you all.

Tiggerprincess

01-08-2006, 01:30 AM

I agree it is awesome the theme you have put together..Its sooo Original!!!

rainbowtreat

01-08-2006, 03:34 PM

My girls dresses looks like this ......

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/65268c00.jpg
With out the extra white piece in the front and without the shawl thing.
I couldn't find an actualy picture but this is the patteren we found.

And the colors........

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/792d2c92.jpg

Just make th epink more of a fushia color, a little darker then this one, and add and orange almost copper color in there and these are the colors.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/s05_8022.jpg
This is kinda of the color we have for the orange.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/6125.jpg

This darker pink is the pink we have.

Can you see them all together?

LaceyinPgh

01-08-2006, 08:43 PM

Tiggerprincess

01-08-2006, 08:49 PM

You know, I haven't seen or heard of anyone doing a rainbow wedding in years. They used to be popular. I can't wait to see how yours comes together. I think it will be fabulous to see. I can also picture the way your dresses would look. I think you are onto something really nice here.
I have to admit it is very original!!! And it sounds like it will be beautiful...Send us Pics so we can see how everything turned out!!

bnd94

01-08-2006, 09:26 PM

Tiggerprincess

01-08-2006, 09:28 PM

I love them!! They are going to look so great together.
Very beautiful!!!!!!!

rainbowtreat

01-09-2006, 05:51 PM

OK my sister left me a message today. She booked the DJ for me. Now I need her to get the hall which I beleive will be free becaue her and her dad are members. That would be sweet. And she needs to book me a JP. She said one of her friends is a JP. Now I have to start putting this all together. Wish me luck you guys lol.

rainbowtreat

01-12-2006, 10:44 PM

I found some more items of the western theme that I could use.

I SOOOO love this garder I MUST have it.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/CC-3043Wl.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/HH-62401l.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/WS-TKB011l.jpg

And so you get a better look at the hearts I want to use on my glasses I found a picture that shows them more in detail.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/HH-30102l.jpg

rainbowtreat

01-12-2006, 10:50 PM

I have the DJ the hall AND the JP. The JP doesn't cost anything but I will give him something. The DJ is $350 for 3 hours and the time doesnt start untill Nicholas and I arrive. ( and $50 for each additional hour we want him, so $400 for 4 hours ) And the hall is all set all I have to do is donate atleast $100 for the clean up. I am soooo excited. I have the 4 major things booked. ( photographer as well ) now all I have to get is my dress and I am sure all will fall into place.

rainbowtreat

01-15-2006, 12:20 PM

I fooled around with the photo confettie just to see what it would look like. I am posting a link but not sure you will see my confettie or not so i am also posting a picutre but you can't see it all that well. What do ya think?

http://weddingchannel.confoti.com/cgi/makeconfetti.pl?step=4&id=200601151155484154&qt=1&pc=CC10

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/photoconfettie.jpg

LaceyinPgh

01-15-2006, 06:53 PM

The confetti is cute. If you don't mind me asking, how will you be using it?

rainbowtreat

01-15-2006, 06:55 PM

If I do decide to use it it would be sprinkled along the tables. I was going to use rose petals for this but not sure what i am doing yet. Just throwing ideas out there.

rainbowtreat

01-15-2006, 10:34 PM

My sister Amanda ( matron of honor ) and her husband Rod ( a grooms man )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0091.jpg

My best friend of about 4 yrs. in Ohio Cyn and her husband Keith ( brides maid and grooms man )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0308.jpgMG]

one of my best firends of about 10 yrs. from here in NH Christine ( brides maid )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/cid_78F95DE6ED7111D9BEF990D33495ED0.jpgIMG]

my best friend of about 4 yrs now from Australia Suzie ( brides maid )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0263.jpgMG]

rainbowtreat

01-15-2006, 10:39 PM

My best friend of 2 yrs now Janet from here in NH ( brides maid )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0150.jpgMG]

My friend Chantalle of 6 1/2 yrs now from here in NH ( brides maid )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0199.jpg

My Niece Faith ( flower girl )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/102_0078.jpg

My nephew Thomas ( ring bearer )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/TomMay2005.jpgMG]

rainbowtreat

01-15-2006, 10:48 PM

My brother Joe in the green ( grooms man ) and my sisters brother Roman in the white ( grooms man )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0440.jpgMG]

My daughter Jessa ( Jr. Bride )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Jessa2.jpg
My son Dean ( Jr. Groom )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/DEAN22005.jpg

And of course the bride and groom Gwen And Nicholas

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0089.jpg

There are a few pictures missing. I dont have pictures of every one my pc. The other ( ring bearer ) Logan Nicholas' cousin and Chantalles daughter and my daughters best friend Rebecca ( flower girl ).

rainbowtreat

01-15-2006, 10:51 PM

Nicholas still has a couple more guys to ask. He has one more grooms man who he hasnt asked yet. And he still doesnt have a best man yet. He said he wants Keith. I wouldnt mind but seeing we have just met him ( they hit it off so well that they should have been brothers they are so much alike ) and I am best friends with his wife Cyn and she is notmy maid of honor i think it would be difficult. I dont know maybe it is just me. cyn knows if I didnt have a sister she would have been the maid of honor.

rainbowtreat

01-16-2006, 11:06 PM

rainbowtreat

01-16-2006, 11:36 PM

My ideas for the tables is this.......

about 5 tables needed

white table cloths

center pieces will be a 6 1/2" glas cowboy boot ( not exactly sure what I am putting in them yet

clear votive holder about 6 per table half filled with the acrylic ice ( am getting this is 4 different colors ) with a colored tea-light sitting atop of the ice

and colord silk rose petals sprinkled around the holders ( am getting 4 colors of these aswell )

the favors will be the little cow boy hats hald of them black and hal of them white fills with ( i dont know yet ) wrapped in yet another color tulle ( getting this is 2 different colors )

and i may set the bottles of bubbles along the tables as well, not buying enough for every guest because not every one will want to use them

there will be 1 disposable camera at each table with a card asking to capture the guests and such

our table will have to be 2 8' tables together

i want the front to be decorated with white tulle with white lights underneath it with either the ivy or the rose garlend across the front edge

the same decorations at this table with a few more seeing it is set up as a bigger table

the gift for the party is the glasses i am buying and adding the silver heart with their title on it

The budget mentiones in the above post is the budget for the full Wedding. It is a budget of $3,000.00 and after some switching around and cutting back and making a thousand adjustment I am now at $2,950.00.

I have the flexablty to go over just a little. Like a couple of hundred but I am trying not to do that. But for Nicholas to have the cowboy hat we may need to. My sons hat is only $30 and his boots are $40. My boots that I think i am going for ( white knee high boots , listed on the site as GO GO BOOTS ) are only $40. So we are gettign some where.

I could not paste pictures because photobucket was down. As soon as I can I will add the pictures to go with this post.

ikkin510

01-17-2006, 09:56 AM

Gwen, though decorating ideas are awesome! Oh, and the budget is great! You did awesome looking for good deals. Want to do my budget and buying too? lol! Great job! * I was going to give you rep, but I have to spread it around more!

CindySue

01-17-2006, 10:38 AM

Awsome budget!
I have to completely re-do my budget. Ive changed stuff up and Ive gone with cheaper ideas, so I need to figure out where I can shift the money. Maybe I can add some stuff I couldnt before.

rainbowtreat

01-17-2006, 08:15 PM

Ok pictures are in lol.....

First off I think we have decided ona cupcake cake. I found this stand for $36. It hold about 48 cupcakes and an 8" round top. We can put some around the bottom on the table as well. We talked about having a cupcake baking party Thursday night, the first ngiht we get there. And if it is done early enough decorate them if not decorate them on Friday before the rehersal.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/SUS-TT-M.jpg

I found these boots, I saw some with a more pointed heel but I think these will do me better being in them all evening. Just $40.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/mydivascloset_1876_31470652.gif

If i can find the extra few dollars I would like to have one of these for one of the ring bearers to carry.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/W04716_013lr.jpg

This is the glass boot vace I am going with for the center pieces. Not sure what I am filling them with yet.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/W3716_007lr.jpg

rainbowtreat

01-17-2006, 08:18 PM

these are the 2 colors i am using to wrap the favors in, not sure what yet, to put in the little cowboy hats

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Mint.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Lavender.jpg

my tealights i found at an amazing price and all in my colors

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/scent20tealight.jpg

the votive holders i am filling with the ice and placing a tealight on the top

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Hold20Clear.jpg

rainbowtreat

01-17-2006, 08:25 PM

these are the 2 colors of acrylic ice i THINK i am going with

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Ice-Pink.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Ice-BLUE.jpg

the cameras i am getting unless i find a better deal then $3.79 a piece

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Camera-rose.jpg

I am also thinking at easter time getting some kisses in the pastel colors , maybe these will go in the hats i dont know yet, i may just spread thee on the tables as well

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/5216.jpg

rainbowtreat

01-17-2006, 08:28 PM

and the 4 colors of silk rose petals I think i am using on the tables

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Bag20Yellow.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/bag20royal.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/bag20peach.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/bag20lavender.jpg

rainbowtreat

01-17-2006, 08:32 PM

I think we agreed on these vows, very simple and short but they fit us to a tea, i love them. What do you think?

Witness and Share the Joy

Minister:
Welcome to the marriage of ____________ and ____________.
You have been asked to gather here to witness and share in the joy of this union.

Groom:
There was darkness for a long time and then there was light, and that light was you. Your love has given me wings, and our journey begins today. I pledge before this assembled company to be your husband from this day forward. Let us make of our two lives one life. I want you for today, tomorrow, and forever.

Bride:
I have dreamed my whole life of having someone as wonderful as you love me the way you do. I give myself to you as your wife, and I promise here to treasure for all of my days the love we celebrate today. Let us bring together our lives and find ourselves anew each day.

Minister to Bride:
____________, will you take ____________ as your husband, in happiness and with patience and understanding, through conflict and tranquility?

Bride:
I will.
Ring is placed on Groom’s finger.

Minister to Groom:
____________, will you take ____________ as your wife, in happiness and with patience and understanding, through conflict and tranquility?

Groom:
I will.

Ring is placed on Bride’s finger.

Minister:
In the years which shall bring ____________ and ____________ into greater age and wisdom, we hope that their love shall be ever young; that they shall be able to always recover from moments of despair. In this hope, may they keep the vows made on this day, in freedom, teaching each other who they are, what they yet shall be, enabling them to know that, in the fullness of being, they are more than themselves and more than each other, that they are all of us, and that together we share joyously the fruits of life on this earth, our home.

Inasmuch as ____________ and ____________ have declared their love to each other before family and friends, I now greet them with you as husband and wife.

You may kiss.

rainbowtreat

01-17-2006, 08:38 PM

OK Nicholas just came in and I mentioned the kisses. He said he wants skittles. So I think we will put skittles in the hats.

Let me explain....... my pc name Rainbowtreat....... I was asked once in the quiz room where we met what was at the end of my rainbow gold or candy...... I said well seeing that my name rainbowTREAT i'd have to say candy.... one of my nic names ...... SKITTLES........ my FH was not in there for that convosation and he was all excited thinking he was the first to call me that...... he was not and felt all disapointed........but he always called me skittles...... teasing me in a way like ... taste the rainbow ;) .... yeah he's a guy but I love him.....

So needless to say he wants skittles incorpated in the wedding. They may be on the table around the cake as well. And they are colorful. I think I can get pastel ones too.

WebLady

01-17-2006, 09:30 PM

OMG, I love everything! I love the cupcake thing, LOVE the white go-go boots ;) The votives with the rose petals are lovely, this is one of my fav little things, simple yet elegant ... and the rainbow 'ice' is a nice touch too :wink: And the chocoalte kisses are always a good call.

Looks like you got a great deal on the wedding camera's ... I don't know the exposure of the ones you picked but I found these for like $2.75 (but they are not the same color) - http://www.ecamerafilms.com/wemeca15exfl.html

The vows are very nice too :D

Looks like you got it all down now :) Only 4 months to go! I bet you are so excited! Good luck with the finishing touches *smile*

rainbowtreat

01-17-2006, 09:38 PM

I like those ones too but those are 15 exp. the ones I have found are 27 exp. Just as good a deal I think as the ones you found. thanks. and thanks for you comments . I am very excited. Once I get my gown it will all just fall in place I am sure. I get to start buying things in a couple of weeks. Thanks again.

rainbowtreat

01-24-2006, 06:42 PM

This is a scan of the actual fabric, one of each of the girls colors.

I got to thinking that I will only need about 6 tables for the guest and it would be cool if I could decorate each one the same way but in its own color. I dont know yet i may stick with my plan of how i am doing it now but I liked the idea of it when I thought of it. Also, I am hopign to know what the line up will be by the time the guys order their tuxes. I want to have it all worked out so the guys vest will match the girls dress. I think it would be real cool. If not the boutniers(sp?) will any way.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/mycolors.jpg

ikkin510

01-24-2006, 06:53 PM

Those colors look great together! I can't wait to see the wedding pictures!

maz

01-24-2006, 07:37 PM

I love all the bright colours they look great cant wait to see more x x x x x

rainbowtreat

01-28-2006, 02:21 PM

OK my style of dresses very ALOT. Every gown I looked at and loved was very different. I knew once I walked into the shop today that I would come out with something totaly different then I had planned on. And I DID! I GOT MY DRESS TODAY!!!!!! And I got my daugthers dress who is going to be the JR. Bride.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0936.jpg
This is the detail on the front. The skirt part is all white and she said I could add a ribbon of the same color if I wanted to but I dont think I will.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0937.jpg
This is the full dress. The train is a bit messed up in this picture but you get the idea.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0938.jpg
This is the detail on the back. Pretty much the same as the front.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0935.jpg
And this is just another look at it. It needs to be taken out so t is not an exact fit yet. But you get the idea of it. She gave me more then the 20% off that I was told I would get for booking with her at the Bridal show. The cost was $480 she gaveit to me for $375. My budget was $300 and I budgeted $100 for my daughters dress but I got that for $65. So I only went over a total of $40.

rainbowtreat

01-28-2006, 02:29 PM

Her dress matches great with mine. The detail is just on the bottom and the top is plane.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0942.jpg
The front.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0941.jpg
The back.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0940.jpg
Mine and hers together.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0939.jpg

WebLady

01-28-2006, 02:36 PM

Your dresses look very nice :D I bet you are glad have that out of the way. It won't be long now ;)

:goodluck:

LaceyinPgh

01-28-2006, 03:18 PM

Your dress is so pretty. I love the purple through it. Your little girl's dress is cute too. You must be so excited!

AngelinLove

01-28-2006, 03:42 PM

It is sooo cute that the dresses match so well..how exciting!!!!

Jenn060306

01-28-2006, 06:07 PM

Your dress looks awsome! Thats so exsiting!
The dress for your daughter is really pretty too!

bnd94

01-29-2006, 12:44 PM

Wow Gwen. I love your dress!! It looks beautiful on you. Your daughter's dress is beautiful too. She is going to look so adorable in it. Congrats! :D

All your ideas are great! I can't wait to see you wedding pics! I love your idea of using the acrylic rocks under the tea lights.

rainbowtreat

01-29-2006, 05:52 PM

Thank you all. I was and still am so excited that I have it.

One of my brides maids came over today with the glasses I was looking at.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/B000BR71MC.jpg

The were on line at Target for $24.99. I saw them for $9.99 last weekend. She was there today and the set of 12 was only $4.99 and she knew I wanted them so she bought them for me. My first offical wedding purchase, besides my dress that is lol. I wanted to be able to do somethign like these ones.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/B0002MICWO.jpg

They would go so good with my rainbow theme. But they are a bit more expensive. A set of 4 for $12.99 and I got the 12 for $4.99. A no brainer there. I am so excited to be able to start buying the little things I need.

usahgrad

01-29-2006, 06:06 PM

OH! The dress is GORGEOUS! It looks absolutely stunning on you! You're going to be so beautiful!

StaceyMc

01-30-2006, 09:07 AM

I love your wedding colors and can't wait to see pictures! Your dress is beautiful, as is your daughters!

CindySue

01-30-2006, 10:23 AM

Your dresses are very pretty! And just think, you were nervous about going!!! Arent you glad thats over?

rainbowtreat

01-30-2006, 05:36 PM

Your dresses are very pretty! And just think, you were nervous about going!!! Arent you glad thats over?

Yeah I am glad it's over. Now I am excited about having the dress but now the nerves of payign for everythign else sets in. OH GOD WHEN WILL IT END? Oh yeah June 10th lol. Thanks guys. I can't wait to wear this dress. Any one know where I can find a pair of white cowboy boots that wont cost me an arm and a leg? I can get the white knee high boots for $40. If I have to go with those. But I would love to have the cowboy boots.

bnd94

01-30-2006, 06:25 PM

I found a few white boots for ya.

These are $99.95
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/11028768/c/7560.html
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/10581781/c/14.html

These are $59.95 if you happen to wear a size 7
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5376983031&category=63889

Do you wear a size 10? Check these out. Whoa would that throw nicholas for a loop! LOL!
http://clothing-for-you.com/products/NEW%20Stiletto%20Cowboy%20Cowgirl%20%20%20BOOTS%20 %20size%2010%20White%20.html

I'm sure I can find you some more if you want. :D
It may be easier too if I know what size you need and the highest price you want to pay.

rainbowtreat

01-30-2006, 06:33 PM

I like the second pair. My size is about 8 1/2 to a 9. I am not sure how high but if I can get a pair at all I wouldn't want to spend more then $100. That 2nd pair is kinda what I am looking for. I beleive I posted a picture in here of ones I saw that I fell in love with a few pages back.

bnd94

01-30-2006, 07:13 PM

I sent you a pm :D

WebLady

02-02-2006, 12:29 AM

About the alternative to the acrylic 'ice' you could look at glass marbles or other decorative stones. I think those would be just as nice and you might be able to find something like that cheaper.

Good luck with everything! Hope all is going well!

bnd94

02-02-2006, 08:29 AM

Ok you will all probably think I am crazy but around here can you go outside and find rocks that are different colors? When the rocks are wet the color is much prettier. That would cost you nothing. I know where we work we sell fractured drainage stone and there are green, red/purple and some other colors mixed. Maybe this won't work. Just an idea. The rocks wouldn't be as colorful as the acrylic ones but it would be free.

CindySue

02-02-2006, 11:49 AM

I have been working on my budget and what I need and want for the past oh I'd say 3 hours now. :ura1: I have it $50 under budget so far.

What I need for the tables and such for the reception is this.....

Reception Decorations etc.
A Budget of $550.00

Cowboy Boots Centerpiece mug -
$12.95 x 8 = $104.00 Do you have to have the cowboy boots or can it be something with a western theme? You could get small little clear vases (usually about $1) and tie larat rope around them instead of ribbon, glue one f the little hats in the center and put flowers in your wedding colors in them. You should be able to catch the silk stems at michaels and hobby lobby, etc right now for pretty cheap.
A vase maybe shaped kinda like this:
http://www.michaels.com/online/images/c00178_ma.jpg (javascript:showImageWindow()

Clear Votive Holders -
12 for $7.19 x 7 = $50.33 - Every other week or so, Michaels has a package of 12 w/candles for $4.99. That would save you over $15 right there. OR....you can get thenm with one of there 1/2 off coupons. May have to go several times ;) in order to get them all at the cheap price.

Acrylic Ice 300 pcs. per color -
$14.99 x 4 = $59.96 - Youre right, you can get the colored marbles for ALOT cheaper, big bag, maybe$1.50.

Assorted colored tea-lights -
108 for $9.99 - Again....crafts stores will put these on sale. I got 100 for $3.99.

Cowboy hat favor holders-
12 for $7.95 x 6 = $47.70 - Where did you find these and can you get them cheaper....you can uses these to "western" up things and save money.

Tulle Circles-
25 for $2.25 x 2 = $4.50

Roll of White Tulle 9" x 100 yards -
$13.95 - Here Wal Mart has their tulle, for $1 a yard.

Personalized Ribbon - You can get 50 for $10, or do you NEED 100?
100 @ $15.99

Cowboy Bubbles-
24 @ $5.49 x 2 = $10.98 - not bad for this

Runner - $20.00 ( for wedding not reception ) You could make your own runner by buying the material from WalMart, etc.

Rose Petals 500 per bag -
$8.00 x 4 = $36.00 I think you can find these cheaper too,

White Lights 50 lights = 16 ft.-
$2.99 x 6 = $17.94 Try contacting certain stores and see if they still have any left from Christmas, you can get them for really really cheap!

Ivy Garland 48 ft - Are you meaning 48 inches (4ft.)? If so, at Hobby Lobby, the have the arch garland with roses AND ivy for $20 for a 6 ft. You could always get a stem of whatever coloerd roses for about $1 and add the color to it. If you use their coupons or catch their 1/2 off sale, you can get it for $10.
$12.99

Rose Garland 48 ft. - See above
$14.99

Camera for each table-
$3.79 x 5 = $18.95 - Not a bad price for this, but you sometimes can get a pacakge of 2 for $6 at WalMart.

Champagne Flutes for wedding party -
set of 12 for $24.99 - You have these already, right? and saved $20?

Wedding Charm set for glasses - I wonder if there is another way to personalize the wedding partys glasses and save money.....I will check on it.
$23.95 ( plus some for a few extras )

A set of glasses for bride and groom-
$20.00 ? You can get these on oriental trading, with your names and wedding date on them for $9.00 for 2.

Table Cloths, plates, napkins, silver wear, cups etc.
$75.00 ? Check party supply stores for these, you can find all the colors you want and you wont pay an arm and a leg. You can also look at a site posted by Kelli, if you dont mind the plates and stuff being the same color and get bulk for cheap. http://www.partysecret.com/

Total so far ---- $522.38

I have a few more ideas, but Im checking on prices and availablity before I post them.

Youre saving money by having it at someones house, that helps. How much is the hall gonna cost? You can save there by going back to your original plan of having it at the same place as the ceremony. The potluck will save you money on the food part (and is a VERY cool idea!)
I can probably come up with more, i just need to think about it.

CindySue

02-02-2006, 12:46 PM

Ok.....thought of something else. Do you HAVE to have a DJ? I mean is there someone you know that could do it? You can always borrow CD's and burn a wedding day CD of the songs you want in the order you want them. We looked it up ourselves and to do it ourselves will save us $300. We have the eguipment or know someone that does, we can burn our own music, we have a mic, and can get someone to play mc.

rainbowtreat

02-02-2006, 09:36 PM

Thanks alot all of you.

The DJ.... this is something I realy wanted. This is only gonna cost us $350 for 3 hours and the time doesnt start until Nicholas and I arrive. I went with having a DJ once I got the hall ( which is only costing me $100 by the way ) because it took the place of the money I would have had to spend if I had it outside by renting tables and chairs and tents. That would have cost me just as much. So either way that money was spent.

All the ideas sounds great. I am trying to figure thigns out and I am looking around ALOT. I realy want the little cowboy hats. I can't find them any cheaper. I figured we could get some twine to tie up the candy that we will fill them with and add a tag ( maybe burn the edges ) that reads soemthing like Gwen and Nicholas got Hitched on June 10th 2006. So that would take away the personlized ribbon I was gonna get.

I found a bag of assorted colored rose petals on orentail gardens site for $11.95 I think for 1000 pieces. I think this would work. If I got 2 bags of these. The only color that is different then what I want is there is red instead of pink. But I think it will still work.

I am thinking I could use plain white tea lights that I know I can get a huge bag for cheap. Instead of the colored ones seeing there will be color else where.

I also saw western confetti but if I have the rose petals I dont think I need this.

My big thing is the center pieces. I loved the boots but I need something cheaper and I want it to be of the western theme so I am racken my brain here and Nicholas siad to give him some time to think on that one.

As it stands the biggest part of our budget is going to the clothing for the 4 of us and the DJ and hall. Nihcolas realy wanted the cowboy hat and boots and now he is saying forget the hat lets just get the boots. but I kow how bad he wanted this so I want to make it work. so If I can cut down the decorations part of it I should be able to make it work.

Again thank you all and keep your ideas coming.

rainbowtreat

02-06-2006, 12:02 AM

OK I finaly got to order some things.

I spent this morning on the pc spending about $300 but I got all except the votive holders I need. I also went to the dollar store while my laundry was drying at the laundry mat, with 2kids in tow AGAIN. I bought colord stones to fill the votive holders with once I find some. And I got rock to put in the boots. They are real rocks, natural looking just a bit shiny. And I got a bunch of fake wild flowers, or what look like would be wild flowers to me.

What I want to do is put the rocks in the bottom of the glass boot and put the wild flowers in them. To me roses was just to fancy looking for the look I am going for. I will have rose petals on the tables though.

This is what i got from the dollar store......

the rocks to put in the bottom of the glass boot
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0947.jpg

the colored stone to put in the candle holders
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0946.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0945.jpg
and the wild flowers to put in the boots

I ordered the glass boots, tea lights, my garter, my boots ( the knee high ones pictured in my posts) , garland rose and ivy, the hat favors, FH ordered is cowboy boots, 2 bags of rose petals ( pictured below ) , the tulle cirlce for the favors in lavender and mint green and white tulle for decorating. I think that is all lol my list is in the other room and the next time i go in there is to be falling into that bed lol.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/3_786.jpg

the only color in here tha tI am not using is the red. But it may not make that big of a differance. And if I don't like it I will just pick them out. The rest of the colors are my colors. I got 2 bags of 1000 petals each. We are looking at glasses for us that say bride and groom and the cake topper. It may differe a bit from the one I want but I can't find tha tone any more. I found one that I might get and just add the sign that says gettin hitched. I am not sure if i mentioned this yet but what I want to do with the favors is this......... wrap skittles in the tulle and tie with rope or twine and add a tag that looks rustic ( maybe burn the edges or soemthing ) and write on them Gwen and Nicholas got Hitched June 10th, 2006. This will be our personalized favors. I can't wait till it all come in. OK am off to bed now.

Oh and my ring looks soooo awsome!!!!!!!

CarlosHoney

02-06-2006, 12:30 AM

Glad things are coming together. Everything looks wonderful!

If you are looking for a way to personalise the glasses for cheap, check at your craft store for some of that etching paste. It looks like peanut butter, but you can use a stencil and put each person's name on their glass, and maybe just get a little bit of ribbon in each color of the rainbow and maybe tie a ribbon around each stem... I'm trying to explain...

Here's your table, and each ribbon at the place setting is an 'X':

____X____X____X____X____X____X____X____X____X____X ____
......BM....BM....BM.....BM....Bride.Groom.GM....G M....GM.....GM.....

Just an idea!

bnd94

02-06-2006, 08:23 AM

Everything looks great! I can't believe you got those stones at the dollar store! YIPEE!!! Gotta love that. Love the wild flowers too! Did you check out this site? http://www.cudge.net/votive_holders.html
They have great deals on holders. $25.66 for 72! Only 36 cents each.

Oh I can't wait to see your wedding pics! I am so impatient. LOL!! :D

WebLady

02-06-2006, 01:35 PM

Love the rocks, the colored stones, flowers and all ... I bet it will all look wonderful!

I can't believe you found all that at the dollar store, I gotta go check out our local Dollar Store and see what I can find :D

Valmai

02-06-2006, 01:54 PM

WebLady

02-06-2006, 01:57 PM

An old trick id heard was to dab the paper/card with some strong tea (minus milk obviously) this then gives it a nice oldy kinda look, if thats what u were after! It all sounds wonderful btw i love all your ideas
xxx

Hey, that sounds like it would work! And it is alot safer than fire!

I have never had tea with milk ... must be a UK thing ;)

CindySue

02-06-2006, 02:25 PM

I have never had tea with milk ... must be a UK thing ;)
Ive never had tea that way, but its pretty common among the "well - to - do" folks around here and usually in hot tea. Me, I just pour mine over ice and go to gulping!!!

ikkin510

02-06-2006, 03:25 PM

I've done the paper dipped in tea before. It turns out looking awesome. I would definatly say to try it.
BTW, I am a big hot tea person! My mom gave it to usewhen we were little kids in our sippy cups. We've always used milk in ours. Of course, my grandmother is from Wales and I still have a lot of relatives living over there, so that's probably where I get it from.

rainbowtreat

02-06-2006, 09:34 PM

Thank you so much all of you. And thanks Becky I got my votive holders from that site. I now have everything I need for the reception. I think anyways. The major things for usre. ( well I am waiting for a bunch of things to arrive lol )

And I just received the photo list from my photographer and I will meet with her on the 20th. OMG this is all coming together so fast.

CarlosHoney

02-06-2006, 11:59 PM

I've had milk in my tea. It's not my cup of tea. I'm with Cindy. My cup of tea os sweetened and iced!! :)

But definitley go with the tea, not the fire. The burning the edges will take forever! But, if you do go with it, maybe use an electric stove. Won't take as long, and might be a little safer...

Plus, the charred edges might rub off on your guest's clothes.

bnd94

02-07-2006, 07:19 AM

I think the tea bag idea is great. I know if I burned the edges the whole thing would end up in flames :bbeek:

It won't be long now. It sounds like everything will be all ready in plenty of time so you can relax a little right before the big day. :D

rainbowtreat

02-07-2006, 08:18 PM

I am takign in the tea thing thanks. I was just looking aorund Wal-Mart today seeing I got out of work early and had no kids with me ( WOW ). I found some small tin pails. I got 4 of them to hold the forks and such. I got 2 smaller ones which I am sure I will find a use for some where. They were just too cute and cheap to pass up. I also got some Raffia to tie the tulle that will hold the candy in the little hats. My camera dock is not coroperating or I would post the pics. I am so excited about everything that I just want to show it all to you all. Once the dock stops being a pain in the arse I will post a picture of the pails. I though they would go so well with the theme.

Jenn060306

02-07-2006, 09:32 PM

Up here we put milk in Earl Grey or Orange Peko tea. The flavoured tea i don't put milk in.
Dying paper with tea is nice. Just make sure that you use somthing to flatten it out afterwards.
Good luck!

rainbowtreat

02-07-2006, 10:05 PM

My FH ordered the cake topper and our glasses. The cake topper is not exactly the one I wanted but I can make the little sign that says gettin hitched to add to it. I like the lasso around the groom in this one.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/CakeTopper.jpg

and our glasses

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ToastGlasses.jpg

CarlosHoney

02-07-2006, 11:48 PM

Too cute!!! :wub:

LaceyinPgh

02-08-2006, 06:29 AM

The cake topper is cute Gwen. Your western theme is really coming together.

rainbowtreat

02-08-2006, 06:22 PM

Thanks guys. I got home today to my neighbor saying he accepted a package from UPS for me. It was my little cowboy hats. I am getting so excited. I am thinking of ordering my sons boots tonight. FH has already ordered his. And mine are on the way.

My FMIL called last night and asked her son what I was doing when he said nothing she asked where is she he said standing right in froont of me why, she said let me talk to her. I got on the phone and she said I didn't call to talk to him. lol Nicholas was a little shocked. So was I actually. This is the first time we actualyy TALKED for more then a min. I told Nicholas all it took for us to talk was for him to tell her we were getting married. The reason she wanted to talk to me was that I e-mailed her and asked her for some pictures of Nicholas gorwing up. I want to do something with pictures of us growing up until we got together. But I want it to be a suprise for him. And I also told her if she wants to be updated on details of the wedding just let me know. She said she wanted to be included and if I ever wanted to talk to her but not have him hear me just call her ona night he is working. Nicholas said as long as you 2 aren't conspiring against me. It all sounds good so far.

WebLady

02-08-2006, 06:28 PM

Glad to hear things are coming together for you. Also glad to hear about developing a good relationship with the FMIL ;)

I like the idea of the 'growing up' slide show thing ... I have also seen it done like a big collage of pictures.

:goodluck: with everything :D

rainbowtreat

02-08-2006, 06:30 PM

That is my idea, the collage of pictures. Not sure I want the hassle of trying to put together a slide show. This way eveyrone can look whenever they want to.

WebLady

02-08-2006, 07:36 PM

That is my idea, the collage of pictures. Not sure I want the hassle of trying to put together a slide show. This way eveyrone can look whenever they want to.

I am sure it that will be nice :) You could also put up a recent pic of the two of you by the guest book.

rainbowtreat

02-09-2006, 07:03 PM

I got my votive holders today and my FH boots arrived. ( can't wait to see them on him :bblol: )

When I was talking to my sister the other day on IM she aked if her husband could wear his 3 piece suit he just got. I said I think Nihcolas is going with tuxes. She said this way we wouldnt have to spend the money.

I told her that if we had to we would try to pay for half of his tux if it came down to that.

But on the inside I was saying, I bought my dress for you wedding when i didnt realy have the money for it and never woare it again. You dont have to put money into getting your dress becasue you lucked out and my best friend gave you one she had because it was the same color and style so you dont have to dish out any money there. AND I am buying you daughters flower girl dress. All you have to do is dress your 2 yr old boy in a nice looking suite as a ring bearer. I live pay check to pay check and YOU sit there and tell me you dont want to have to spend the money on a tux for MY wedding when you sit ther eand never have to worry about where you next tank of gas is comign from or that you have diapers for your child because you MIL has AWLAYS bougth ALL of you kids diapers and wipes and such. Not to mention filling your fridge with food when you BOTH work and make good money. This is a load of :censored: if you ask me.

Ok this is what I said on the inside. They wedding is at her house and I DON'T want to cause stress between her and I cause my sister WILL not let it go like I would. Her little brother is also in the wedding ( not my brother btw, her and I have different dads and he had another child with some one eles after leaving my mom but we are all still close ) and his dad is going to have to rent him a tux because we ARE NOT having every guy show up with some thign different on. I had her dad and my dad give me away at my first wedding and her dad was the only one not in a tux. Messed things up a little. But I never siad anyhting. He is not giving me awya this time my mom is. But his son is in the wedding party and he WILL be in a tux.

OK I think i just had my little ramp for the night.

But on a lighter note..... I talk to a girl at work alot, we went to a bridla show together and she was with me when I got my dress. She is gettign marreid May 20th. So we spend alot of our day taling about our weddings and bouncing ideas off each other.

Her and I had the same thing we were tryign to figure out. We are both having a potluck reception. We just had a hard time figuring out who was going to tend to the food, light the candles, pour drinks fo rthe toast and what not. So I offerend her soemthing. I said how about this, I do all that for your wedding and you do it for mine. She was all for it. So me and my FH will be helpign them out big time by doing this for her so her family and freinds can enjoy themselves and not have to worry about any of that. And in return I get the same thing from her and her husband at my wedding. We both felt a huge weight lift off us. They funny thing is our men have no idea we just signed them up for a job lol.

Ok I now have to go feed the monsters and see what my saughter is gettign into the my son wants my help with some thing. I hope to be back to read up on the rest of your journals after the monsters are in bed.

CarlosHoney

02-09-2006, 10:02 PM

Wow, Rainbow. I totally understand where you're coming from. Glad to hear that you can trade help, though. I am going to have to find someone to be the 'smooth-it-out' person and take care of the little things that I don't want to have to worry about it.

I really do understand where you're coming from. I know someone like that. Their parents pay for everything, and send them money whenever. They're not expected to have a job because they're in school, but it's not even full time. All they do is party, and blow their money on booze and drugs. When we're worried about getting dinner to eat, they're not willing to lend us $20 till payday (most of the time because the money was spent the night before on beer) and this person is family.

I know how you feel honey! I commend you on being able to hold your tounge. I might not be able to.

StaceyMc

02-10-2006, 08:46 AM

Your plans are coming along so nicely! I can't wait to see your pics.

You had more control than I would if someone fussed over a tux. They're not that expensive. It's just something you do when you're in a wedding, or at least that's how I feel about it.

I think it is wonderful that you and your friend are helping each other out. That's a great idea! I was actually thinking of asking a close friend of mine to help me a little on the wedding day. I'll need someone to make sure that the cake gets in there and set up right (she's a pastry chef, so she's good to be in charge) and just make sure that the caterer and DJ are all good to go. She's also going to be my "ushette", if she would like to be.

rainbowtreat

02-10-2006, 07:27 PM

Ok I have alot to do right now but I just got so much deliverd today I couldn't wait. I had to tell some one. I am going to put together one fo my center pieces once things settle down here and one of my votive holders with the colored stone and the tea light. I will post pictures as soon I do it. I can't wait to show them off. Heck I can't wait to see how they will look. :p

Thank you all for your comments. You all so kind.

bnd94

02-12-2006, 08:19 AM

I can't wait to see how they look too!! :D

You are such an awesome friend!! That was so sweet of you to offer that to your friend. It will help you both out so much! I tried to give you rep points but it wouldn't let me. :censored: It is good too that your weddings are far enough apart so you don't feel stressed too much.

CarlosHoney

02-13-2006, 01:14 AM

It's all good Becky. I gave her some for ya! :bbmrgreen:

auchlisa

02-13-2006, 11:56 AM

I am also having a western wedding we will be married infront of a barn im trying to get horses to ride in on. we will all be wearing cowboy hat and boots. this is not my first wedding so i didnt want to wear white but here is the dress im wearing. our flower girl will be laying down saw dust because that is what they put on the floors at western dance halls and my 6yr old is our ring bearer he will have fake guns and a holster once he gets to to the alter he is going to turn around and pull them out like hes in a gun fight. My main goal in our wedding is to have fun and have our family become one.

Valmai

02-13-2006, 12:10 PM

Auchlisa - That all sounds wonderful love the idea of the fake gunfight, i love your dress too - im having a red dress too and have found it hard to find one i liked as there is so much less to choose from!

auchlisa

02-13-2006, 03:50 PM

i found mine buy now on ebay for $129 and just fell in love with it. That is where we r getting all the dresses for the wedding. We have my very best friend as the matron of honor, my cousin as a bridesmaid, and my soon to be step daughters and another bridesmaid and the flower girl. We would like to incooperate the children in the ceremony and vows also.

rainbowtreat

02-13-2006, 06:50 PM

I am not having an ALL WESTERN theme wedding. I am just incorparating it into the already rainbow theme. No theme I guess realy. Just going with very colorful and a bit western. I can't wait to see if all come together.

Thanks for the rep. Carrie :D . And I am sure Becky thanks ya too.

I got hoem today to find my garters have arrived and my rose petals and my cake top and the bride and groom glasses. I can't beelive I have all this stuff and now I have to wait almost 4 months to put it all togehter.

Here are the pictures of my center pieces, the canldes, not sure how I going to do the candles yet, cause it looks better if I take the tea light out of the tin it is in but if I burn them I am not sure how it would go. I guess I am going to have to play around with it at home first. And the tin buckets i am using to put silver wear in and the smaller one the flower girl is going to carry instead of a basket. I also picked up my nieces dress, she is the flower girl. I am not usre yet if Nicholas' little cousin is going to be a ring bearer or not. If he is his mom will dress him and my sister is dressing her little boy. They wont be matching exactly so I didnt want to make the flower girls match. I am waiting to see if we have the 2 ring bearers or not. If we dont I am going to cut out one of the flowers girls. She is my friends daughter and that means my freidn can come with no kids and enjoy herself. OK rambling here hre are my pictures.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0960.jpg
my center piece
these next 2 are the candles i was talking about ( sorry for the size i dont know what happened here)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0966.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0959.jpg

rainbowtreat

02-13-2006, 06:51 PM

and my nieces flower girl dress

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0970.jpg

bnd94

02-13-2006, 07:17 PM

Everything looks great!!

What if you painted the tins that the candles are in? Yeah I know time consuming but if it doesn't work without the tin its an option.

Thanks Carrie for givin her rep points for me. :D

auchlisa

02-13-2006, 07:32 PM

Have you guys seen the cowboy hat boutonnières they r so cute.

http://www.delightfullywed.com/boutonnieres.html

auchlisa

02-13-2006, 07:33 PM

thank you very much. Red is a hard one to find i just got lucky to find one that matches my theme and that i likes/

ikkin510

02-13-2006, 08:07 PM

Gwen, Everything is looking wonderful! I love they way the candles are looking. And the flower girl dress is adorible! Everying is coming together wonderfully!

rainbowtreat

02-13-2006, 10:17 PM

OK when it comes to the invatations I am still up in the air with what I am going to do. I think i am going with ordering them instead of making them. We are looking are a few. I like this one pictured below. And this wording that I came across I thought was great to involve the kids. What do you think. Again this is just an idea at the moment but I love it.

Blending Families:
Gwen *****
and
Nicholas *****
along with

Jessa And Dean
would be honored
to have you join them
as their new family is created
in a marriage and joining ceremony
on Saturday, the tenth of June
Two thousand and six
at four o’clock in the afternoon
at and outside ceremony
( sister's address here )
Calais, Maine

Or
Through marriage we are given
the gift of a new beginning
a new family and a new life

We, Gwen**** and Nicholas ****
along with
Jessa and Dean
invite you to witness
our beautiful beginnings
on Saturday, the tenth of JuneTwo thousand and five
at four o'clock in the afternoon
at and outside ceremony
(sister's address)

Calais, Maine

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/WesternFriend.jpg

WebLady

02-13-2006, 11:58 PM

Everything is looking great Gwen, I like the invitations too.

:goodluck:

CarlosHoney

02-14-2006, 07:43 AM

So pretty!! Your wedding is so sweet. Can't wait to see it all together. I'm sure you can't either! :bbmrgreen:

bnd94

02-17-2006, 10:41 AM

I like this one the best. I kinda mixed them a little. I hope you don't mind:

Through marriage we are given
the gift of a new beginning,
a new family, and a new life.

Gwen *****
and
Nicholas ********
along with
Jessa And Dean
would be honored
to have you join them
as their new family is created
on Saturday, the tenth of June,
Two thousand and six
at four o’clock in the afternoon
at the outdoor ceremony
( sister's address here )
Calais, Maine

countrygirl

02-17-2006, 10:50 AM

Those were some beautiful ideas, hope you don't mind if I snag a few of them for myself!!!!!!!

rainbowtreat

02-17-2006, 09:10 PM

Those were some beautiful ideas, hope you don't mind if I snag a few of them for myself!!!!!!!

I don't mind at all. And if you have any questions about where to find some of the things I got just give me a yell.

rainbowtreat

02-17-2006, 09:34 PM

I got my boots today:bblol: . The knee high ****e oens posted on page 4 of this journal. They were the last thing to arrive of all the things I have ordered. I am so excited. I have my first dess fitting on April 15 and I now have my boots to wear to it. I can't wait till it is June 10th and we are at the reception and I am dancing with Nicholas. I want that day to be here so bad so I dont have to worry about the money and how things are going to be done and when and so on and so forth. I can't take it any more.

OK I am off tomorrow to see my mom and my sister then stop and meet with my photographer on Monday on the way home. Maybe I will get some ideas from my family of how and when for the little things like decorating and where to stand for the ceremony and what not. OK If I dont stop now I will ramble on and on. Have a nice weekend and see you all next week.

rainbowtreat

02-20-2006, 08:36 PM

I am back from my sisters. Her and I talked alot about the wedding. We are now going to be getting married on her deck. I had planned on coming out of the slidign glass doors and down the steps and around to the tree. But as I was looking at the yard this weekend I got to noticing that the tree is very close to the road and we can't stop cars from driving by. So no we are going to use the deck. I will come out of the other door ont he other side of the house and come around the house. The wedding party will be standing on the deck and Nicholas and I will be on the top step so the guest on the lawn will be able to see us well enough. And the best mand and maid of honor will be standing on the ground next to the steps.

My sister came up with a great idea for marking off where the aisle will be. She is going to get a bunch of steaks that you use in a garden. She said they are about 4 feet high. She is going to mark out the aisle with them and string ribbon from on to the next. I think it will look great once it's in place.

We did get alot done, more then I expected to. I also was told that my brother in law and his mom want to do the food for our reception. As a gift to us. So his mom and I talked about what kind of things I want for the buffet. We got that sorted out. Then on the way home I stopped and talked with my photographer. We got a few more things figured out. I realy got alot taken care of.

We are home now and back to work tomorrow. If I dont get sick that is. Nicholas is in bed sick, when we left my mom was sick and since we got home I called to let my sister know we made it ok and her husband is sick. Cross you fingers that me and the kids dont get it.

StaceyMc

02-21-2006, 08:51 AM

It sounds like things are coming together so well! I'll bet it feels wonderful to have worked on the details with your family.

I hope you and your family don't get sick!

rainbowtreat

03-15-2006, 10:49 PM

OK I have been telling myself that I can't pull things out and try working on some of them because we have to start packing to move ina month but I couldn't help myself. I pulled out the little cowboy hats and the tule I have to wrap skittles in to place in the hats. I made tags and I have some twine type stuff that I am tieing it all together with. I will post a picture soon. They came out so cute. Now I am working onmy invites. I have the wording and the font and even the card stock. I am just trying to come up with somethign that will spruce them up a little without being to fancy. I want it to be simple and not over whelming. I again will post pics. when I get them done.

CarlosHoney

03-16-2006, 02:20 AM

It sounds so cute!! I don't know how you can get all of the wedding stuff done after moving.. I'm a wreck for about 3 months after I move. I still have boxes in my closet that are not fully unpacked. We moved in July....:bbredface:

I wanna see pictures!!

Valmai

03-16-2006, 09:38 AM

They sound great cant wait to see pics of them! xxx

rainbowtreat

03-20-2006, 08:42 PM

I am trying to get my doc to work so I can put up the pictures of my favors.

I go in a month ( April 15th ) to get fitted for my dress. My daughter goes at the same time.

I have to find a tux for my 4 yr old. I don't want to rent one for $85 for him. I should be able to find one to buy cheaper then that. And I still need to get his cowboy boots. The ones I have looked at are about $40.

Things to do ro get still....

the dresses to be altered, Nicholas' tux, Dean's ( my son ) tux and boots, shoes etc for Jessa ( my daughter ), the DJ still needs $250, money for getting my hair and Jessas hair done the day of, and maybe my nails, and the only thing left to buy if I am right for the reception is the table cloths, napkins, etc. We still need to buy wedding bands. I hope I haven't forgot any thing.

The invites are being worked on. ( again trying to get the doc to work )

I am waiting for the ink to arrive so I can finish printing them off. I need to get envelopes for them. I also need to come up with a response card. And I need to add something in there that lets them know about what hotels there are in town and such. Any ideas on these would be grate.

Things I have or are all set......

My Dress - paid for needs to be altered

my daughters dress - paid for needs to be altered

everything for decorations- bought just need to put center pieces and favors togehter ( just need to buy the candy for the favors )

cake- still no idea yet lol ( am thinking of ordering 6 dozen cupcakes from Hannaford alog with an 8" round cake for the topper to sit on ) I need help figureing out how to have the cup cakes decorated, and ideas?

cake topper - bought

our toasting glasses - bought

glasses for the wedding party - bought but I need to add soemthing to them and some how add brides maid, best man, etc ( any ideas on this one too? )

my boots- bought

my garter- bought

bouquets - being worked on ( my friend is having them made as a gift to us )

photopher - paid for as a wedding gift

food- being taken care of by my brother in law and his mom as a wedding gift

hall - paid for

marriage license - can't get yet but will need to make a trip to maine in early May

JP - all set, my sister took care of that for me, he is a friend of theirs

room for the wedding night _ have to double check with my sister but she had said her and her husband got one for us as a gift from them

honey moon- no idea yet lol, we want to take a couple of days and head down the coast of Maine to a bed and breakfast

Oh am I forgettign anything? If you think of any thing I migh thave forgotten let me know. I am gonna try to mess with this d*mn picture doc so I can get my pictures on here.

rainbowtreat

03-20-2006, 09:51 PM

OK I got the pictures loaded. Sorry for advance for the size of the pictures.

My favors.......

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_0996.jpg

A closer look at the tags I made for the favors....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_1000.jpg

My bubbles....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_1008.jpg

The bucket for the flower girl to carry, I may add a bow or put a hole in the bottom and have some tulle hanging out. Not usre yet but it will be filled with different colored rose petals.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_1007.jpg

rainbowtreat

03-20-2006, 09:54 PM

My invites.....

The front....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_1010.jpg

the top of the inside....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_1011.jpg

the bottom of the inside.....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/100_1012.jpg

rainbowtreat

03-20-2006, 09:56 PM

Jenn060306

03-20-2006, 10:56 PM

They are a bit blurry. I had to hold them to take the pictures.

I am wondering if I need to put something on the top of the inside under the word love.

I was thinking of maybe a stamp of a hore shoe or a cowboy boot. What do you think? I have been told that they look just fine as they are but was also told that a little something extramight be nice.

Everything looks really great Gwen :) You look like you've got everything really well organized. I can't wait for my dress to come in for fitting!
Maybe a horse shoe will be nice. Try it out and see what you think.

ikkin510

03-21-2006, 09:25 AM

Gwen, Everything looks awesome! I love what you have done. I agree, a horse shoe would look nice on the top inside of the invites. The favors are so cute!

brewsells

03-21-2006, 09:28 AM

Everything looks great, Gwen. I love the little hats. That is a cute idea.

rainbowtreat

03-21-2006, 06:25 PM

Thanks all.

Any ideas on how I should decorate the cupcakes? Or the glasses for the wedding party? I need some help.

usahgrad

03-21-2006, 07:24 PM

If I were you, I would go with just plain icing but all the different colors and then mix them up. I have seen the sugar cowboy boots before, if you could find them cheap somewhere, those might be cute!

I LOVE the bubbles and the favors look great! The invitations are really beautiful and the wording couldn't be any better.

Great job! I know I'd be a wreck if I was moving, but you seem to be so on top of things!

ikkin510

03-22-2006, 09:59 AM

Maybe some rainbow ribbon, or there are placed that you can buy little charms that go on the toasting glasses that say bride, groom, BM, GM, etc. Those are cute.
For the cupcakes, Maybe mix up some with your wedding flowers and some with cowboy hats and boots. Bring it all together!

rainbowtreat

03-26-2006, 07:33 PM

I had seen some charms I wanted to use but they were to expensive so I am trying to figure somethign else out.

We are about ot order out wedding bands. We went simple. Something not to expensive. We are just waiting on the seller to get back to us before he send out money. I will have Nicholas check that out tongith when he gets home. But these are what they look like.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/myweddingband.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/hisweddingband.jpg

rainbowtreat

03-27-2006, 08:02 PM

Yeah!!!!! They have been ordered. One more thing down, and more money spent ( yeah ).

It a official....... Lizabeth will be marring Nicholas and I!!!! I am sooo excited about this.

Jenn060306

03-28-2006, 12:13 AM

I love the rings! Are you going to get something engraved on them?

brewsells

03-28-2006, 09:12 AM

I love the rings too!

rainbowtreat

03-28-2006, 05:32 PM

Not sure about the engravign part yet. I will wait till I get them and make sure they fit like they should. Engraving is the last thing on my mind. I have so much to get done.

I picked up a cowboy boot stamp and a copper color stamp pad today. I am going to put that stamp on the inside of my invites just below the word love.
Now I need to get these all printed, floded, torn, and stamped. Once I get the envelopes from Lacey then I will be all set to get these out. OMG I have about 2 weeks to get them done and mailed. AARRGG!!!! I may go visit one of my bridesmaid. She is on bed rest at the moment and is bored. She has also said if I needed help with anything she would be glad to help. Well she can help fold, rip, and stamp lol.

LaceyinPgh

03-30-2006, 06:34 AM

rainbowtreat

03-30-2006, 06:57 PM

Nothing today, I will check tomorrow and let ya know.

rainbowtreat

04-03-2006, 07:53 PM

Well I got the envelopes. A HUGE thanks to Lacey for them and the cute card :bblol: .

I got a notice that UPS tried to deliver a package today. Nihcolas will be home tomorrow so he can sign for it. I just know it's our wedding bands. :bbmrgreen: My only thing is HE GETS TO SEE THEM BEFORE ME!!!! lol I will be ok. I am gettign my wedding bands YEAH!!!!!

rainbowtreat

04-03-2006, 08:56 PM

I just got off the phone iwthmy aunt and uncle in Maine. My uncle is going to play the bagpipes for us. He iwll play them for us to walk down the aisle to. I can't wait! That is going to be so cool. And my aunt is a hair dresser and she is going to do mine and my daughters hair for the wedding so I dont have to worry about money for that. I am so excited and I had no one to tell so I had to come on here.

usahgrad

04-03-2006, 08:59 PM

rainbowtreat

04-03-2006, 09:01 PM

That is how my uncle got into them. He did research and found that the Moffitt's came from Scottland. I love to hear him play and to have him play them as I walk down the aisle will be so cool. Can ya tell I am excited? lol

rainbowtreat

04-03-2006, 09:06 PM

OH yeah and my mom called to make sure Nicholas decided to go with the tux. She is taking my little brohter ( he will be 16 just before the wedding ) to get fitted for his tux next week. I also asked her to ger Roman ( my sisters brother, long story, and my brother-in-law together and get all their tuxes at once so the get the same one. And then I aksed her to get a picture of the tux for me so I can send it to Keith in Ohio. I am not sure how he is going to pull this off. Most places you rent a tux from dont get them in untill about 3 days before the wedding and then you have to have it back a day or 2 after. He is coming from Ohio. But I guessI will let him work that out. Things are realy coming together. I am getting excited about this again.

rainbowtreat

04-03-2006, 09:18 PM

OK things keep coming to me after I post something lol. Last night Nicholas was on the phone with his mom. Her and her mother will be at our place a couple of days before we leave for Maine. ( we are headed up on the thursday before to get things in order ) My friend from Australia will be hre June 1st. Good thing we are getting a bigger apartment. I can't wait to get in there. I should realy be packing more then I have been.

I found a picutre I am thinking of trying something like this for the classes for the wedding party.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ws37b.jpg

I am thinking of adding the tags that I have on the cowboy hats for these or make different ones that say their names and titles. That I still need to decide on.

rainbowtreat

04-03-2006, 09:23 PM

These are where I am getting ideas for my cake from.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/8_jenny_3.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/wedcake3-daisycupcaketree.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/54.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/oncalecake.jpg

rainbowtreat

04-03-2006, 09:27 PM

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/Copy20of20Gina20Skylighing20Large20.jpg

And this one. I am just using these as ideas. My cupcake tree is alot smaller and is only 3 layers. I will be having some cupcakes surounding it on the table as well. I am thinking of using the rose petals I got to put on the cake table.

StaceyMc

04-04-2006, 09:49 AM

For the guy's tuxes, if you have a Men's Wearhouse around you, check them out. They are a national store and you can rent a tux from one state and return it in another. They'll work things out for you and their prices were pretty reasonable.

Joe and I were concerned about his friend from TN and the tuxes (if he decided to ask him to be the bestman).

rainbowtreat

04-04-2006, 11:16 PM

Thanks but we dont have a Men's Wearhouse near us. I thin I might have to do as Canadianbride saidand have him measured in Ohio and have it ordered where Nicholas is getting his. They are thinking of trying to be here a couple of days before we head to Maine anyways so that would be perfect. I will have to call them soon.

We got our wedding bands tonight. Nicholas wiated till I got home before he looked at them. They are perfect. I can't wait to be able to wear it. Looks awsome with my diamond.

I got a stamp of a cowboy boot and a copper colored stamp pad. I am stamping the invites right under the word love on the top of the inside. We have been working on them to try and get them out next week. Just waiting on the addresses from my mom, step-mom and his mom. I will post a picture as soon as I can. Just trying to get them done and sent on their way.

rainbowtreat

04-06-2006, 08:51 PM

Nicholas helped me out with the invites a little bit. I had him stuff the reply envelopes while I folded and tore the edge. Than last night I addressed my half. I got the addresses from my mom and my step mom. There are still a couple I need to get butmost of them are done. Nicholas has to get his half off his mom so we can get these damn things in the mail.

rainbowtreat

04-11-2006, 08:15 PM

I had a girl from work pick me up some stamps as she was headed to the post office. She got me the lilac colored dove weddings one. I like them alot. So half of my invites are going out tomorrow and the other half will have to wait till Nicholas' mom sends us the addresses we need from her.

rainbowtreat

04-11-2006, 08:34 PM

I just got off the phone with my sister. She is as excited as I am about getting everything together for my wedding. She has been cleaning up her yard and making it all nice for the day. She is in charge of decorating her deck for me. She has a gift for decorating. I know it will be beautiful. She is also going to get garden stakes to make an aisle for me. They are about 4' high or so and she is going to add ribbon or tulle to conect them with. I will be coming out her front door and around to the side of her house where the deck is. We are going to be married in front of the deck. And for the picutres I think I am going to have us stop at the river down town. There is the St. Croix river that seperates us from Canada. If you face down river there are no buildings in sight. I think they would make great pictures. I so can't wait.

rainbowtreat

04-11-2006, 08:47 PM

OK I realy need to stop posting like this lol. I will go off and read and reply to posts then somethign will pop into my head.

Besides the girl I am not sure about having in my wedding I have one that may not be able to be there. Christine has been my best friend here in NH for about 8 yrs or so now. She is pregnant. She has always had a problem getting pregnant and was on bed rest during the end of her first. ( he is now 2 ) But this time the baby is fine and growing just like it should and no problems, from the baby any ways. This time her body has decided to form a blood sack on her uterus. If it burst she wont just lose the baby but she could hemerage. All they can do is wait and hope it goes away on its own. She ahs been on bed rest for about 2 months now. At her last ultra sound it was not good news. The blood sack has gotten bigger. So again, more bed rest. She is playing the waiting game. She is keeping her hopes up though. She has talked to me about havign her grandmother making her dress to fit over her 6 months pregnant belly. I told her to do what ever she needs to. I just pray everything turns out for the better. I will feel sad if she has to miss my wedding. She has been there for every thing. From my engagments to my first , in that wedding, there when I had my kids, comes to all their birthday parties, was the oen who took me to see a lawyer and supported me through my divorce, and beyond. We dont talk every day, not even once a week. But she is there no matter what I needed. She is an amazing girl and she derserves nothign but the best. So pray for her you guys. Not just so she can be at my wedding, but so her and the baby will be ok.

StaceyMc

04-12-2006, 10:01 AM

I will definately keep your friend and her baby in my prayers - what a horrible thing to have to think about.

rainbowtreat

04-15-2006, 07:04 PM

Well we all went to the dress shop this morning. Jessa ( my daughter) and I got fitted for our dress alterations and Nicholas got mesured for his tux and picked out what he wants. One more thing out of the way.

bnd94

04-17-2006, 10:54 AM

Oh I hope your friend and baby will be ok!! How scary!:bbeek:

I can't wait to see your little ones all dressed up. Is nicholas going to wear the cowboy hat still?

rainbowtreat

04-17-2006, 06:56 PM

Well Nicholas has his cowboy boots. But I am not sure about the hat. Not sure if it is in the budget. He just put $300 into his truck and it goes back in the shop for another $200 worth of work on Wed. So needless to say our budget is getting smaller and smaller.

LizabethDavis

05-04-2006, 12:08 PM

So, am I getting an actual invite to this shindig...or would you like me to just show up?:p

Also, anything specific I should wear? I promise not to show up in white....Ohhh...this means I get to go dress shopping!!! No, really anything special? Oh and I am looking into some ceremony ideas that I will run by you here.

rainbowtreat

05-04-2006, 07:20 PM

Thanks Lizabeth. And no nothing special. You know the colors of my wedding are all different. I am not even sure what my mom wh ois giving me away is wearing yet. Just whatever you find that you would like to wear is fine. And yes your getting an invite. Because of every thign we have gone through with moving they didnt get otu lke theyshould have. They are going out this week ened. A month before the wedding instead of 2 months before. But even if only the wedding party and our failies are there we will be happy. It is going to be one big party. I cant wait.

And thanks gain for doing this for us.

LizabethDavis

05-04-2006, 07:33 PM

That is what I am here for! I can't wait to go find a cute little dress for your wedding...I'm such a sucker for dress shopping!

rainbowtreat

05-04-2006, 09:55 PM

I called the city hall in Portland Maine today. I have to go there to get my marriage license. I asked what was needed and how close to the wedding can we do it. So I am trying to get my day off to match Nicholas' so we can take the day and go up there. I dont want to wait too close to the wedding in case something funky happens. I got the forms off line and I have to go to the court hosue on Monday to pick up my official divorce papers. I ahve to have one with the court seal on it to get my license. That will cost me $5 and the license will cost us $30.

We still have to pay half on Nicholas' tux- $60

and pay for the alterations on mien and my daughters dress $65 each

I still need to find somethign for my son to wear and both kids need shoes

The cake is goign to cost us about $60, $12 for the 8" round top and $45 I think for 6 dozen cupcakes. Still no idea how I am decorating them yet. I am thinkign just white frosting and then deal with decorating the stand to spruce it up. I will have all my girls with me when we put it together any ways.

I still have to get pictures from my mom of me as a child to put together the poster board of pictures I want to do for Nicholas.

My sister is takign care of alot of things. I just got the number of my DJ so I have to call him and see about getting together the songs we want to use.

I have to decide what we want for food so my BIL and his mom can get things going there.

I need to get the sand and bottles I want to do the sand ceremony witht he kids.

And I need to get together with Lizabeth about how the ceremony is going to go. I dont have alot of time. Just over a month to go.

I have to say I am looking forward to this but I will be glad when it is all over and I dont have to worry any more.

Not sure we can afford to do much for a Honeymoon. We may just go down to the ocean and stay at a hotel for a ocuple fo nights. I told Nicholas I dont care what we do I just want to get away for a couple of days to relax.

rainbowtreat

05-07-2006, 07:04 PM

I got my sons and my nephew's suits today. My son is the Jr Groom and my nephew is the ring bearer. My sons suit is the black pants, white shirt black tie and a 3 button vest that has silver in it, it will match Nihcolas' so good. He just wont have a jacket. But they were going to charge me $85 for a tux for a little 4 yr old so I opted to buy it. Not sure where my camera is right now ( Nicholas had it last for work ) but as soon as I find it i will post a picture. My nephews suit is black pants, a light blue shirt with a button collar so no tie needed, and his vest is a 4 button with a pattern of blue in it. They were $30 each on clearance at Sears for $17.99.

I also got the bottles and sand for the sand ceremony we are doing with our kids. I got black sand for Nicholas, while for me, purple fo rmy daughter and green for my son. I also got 3 small bottles to make some up for my mom his mom and his grandmother.

I also got my veil. I spent $18 on it at Michales. I was not about to spend $65 for the exact same thnig at the bridal shop. It is 38 in. long and 72 in. wide. It has a wide ribbon edge to it. Here is the picture from the package.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/myveil.jpg

rainbowtreat

05-07-2006, 07:15 PM

I also wnat to get some sort if tiara. But that will have to wait another week or so. My sister is taking care of getting her yard all set for us. She also has a little table for the sand ceremony and she is buying the stakes to mark off the aisle. Things are coming together and today i felt more like doing something for the wedding.

LizabethDavis

05-10-2006, 03:52 PM

Hey Gwen! I got the invite today! Very cute! It will be just me there! I'm going to go to work on getting some ceremony things together and trying to put together some ideas for you as to how the ceremony will go....I will try to get something to you later tonight. After Michael's baseball game. Which we need to get ready to go to right about now....Talk to you soon!

rainbowtreat

05-10-2006, 07:43 PM

Thanks Lizabeth. I know people are reciening their invites. My GF who is supposed to be in the wedding has her ultrasound on Tuesday so I will know then if she can go to the wedding or not. Cross your fingers for me. I would love her to be there. She is my oldest friend. I have known her since I have lived here in NH and it wouldnt be right without her.

What was funny was I metn to have the invites out a month ago. So I had the reply date as the 10th of May. Well I had a few already to go so I didnt change those ones. ANd Christine was one fo them. She called and was picking on me lol. She was like damn you dont give people a chance to think about it do ya. They recieve it on the 9th and have to elt ya know by the tenth. I had to laugh then explain what happened. She is cool thoough as I said she ws picking on me.

usahgrad

05-10-2006, 11:58 PM

WOW Gwen! In less than a few minutes, you'll be under one month! You're so close! I can't wait to see all the colors come together! Your wedding is going to be so beautiful!

rainbowtreat

05-13-2006, 03:04 PM

Thanks Kelli. And look its your day already. I just know this month will fly by. The girl at work that I have been talking to every day about the wedding is getting married next Sat. I am not sure if being at her wedding is going to make me nervous about mine or even more excited. Either way I cant wait to see her get married. And her and her husband will be going to Maine to be at my wedding. I am so excited about her being there. We have become good friends since she has started working there a few months ago.

LizabethDavis

05-13-2006, 05:58 PM

Hey Gwen! It's getting to be that time!! I just told Pat about going to your wedding last night and he looked at me as if I was crazy! I told him that I had told you that I was going to do it for you and he goes...Oh, that's cool. I will probably be playing paintball that week... Men...they just don't get as excited about OTHER people's weddings as we do! I can't wait!

rainbowtreat

05-13-2006, 10:06 PM

I can't either. While I am excited aboutt he whole wedding it self I am kinda ready for it to be over. I thought I was done with all the thigns that could happen. But no still more has to pour onme. I have no idea what I am doing any more. we may all be carrying dandylions if it keeps going the way its going lol.

rainbowtreat

05-17-2006, 08:48 AM

Headed out in a couple of hours to get hour marriage license. One more step to being that much closer to being married. I had Nicholas sign some of the papers last night and he said he wasn't signing his life away yet. I said just do it rather you hate me or love me we are still getting married. ( we tend to say I hate you joking around instead of I love you )

Kacie_bride

05-17-2006, 09:29 AM

Congratulations! It's not long now!

LizabethDavis

05-17-2006, 10:27 AM

OMG Gwen!!! That is too funny!! NO JOKE, Pat and I say "I hate you" to each other all the time instead of I love you...Just Joking around of course!! Well, I hope all is going well with all of your situations..but remember, the only thing that matters at the end of the day is that one part where I pronounce you two husband and wife!!! Oh yeah...and signing the Marriage Certificate!

rainbowtreat

05-17-2006, 10:58 PM

rainbowtreat

05-17-2006, 11:06 PM

Nicholas decided to ask my brother who will be 16 on May 31st to be his best man. He is a typical teenager, he said sure what ever. But I know my brother and he will be asking my mom all kinds of questions about it now.

The bridal party has changed a bit from when I first started this thing.

Me and Nicholas are there OF COURSE lol

my son and daughter are jr. groom and bride

my niece and nephew are flower girl and ring bearer

my sister is maid of honor

my brother is best man

my best freinds in the world are my brides maids
1- Janet
2- Suzie
3- Christine ( i will know for certain on Tuesday after she visits the doctor to see if she is off bed rest or not, we are crossig our fingers, ultra sound looked positive)

grooms men are all my family ( nicholas is an only child and only grand child untill a couple of years ago )

1- Rod ( my brother in law
2- Roman ( if he shows, my sissters brother by blood mine just by chance lol)

Lizabeth is marrying us

my mom is giving me away

That is the bridal party. I can't wait. I am so excited now that I knwo things are going to be ok. It realy just hit me!!!!!! I AM GETTING MARRIED VERY VERY SOON!!!!!!!!:bblol: :bbeek: :ura1: :kap:

MOB Karen

05-17-2006, 11:47 PM

Congratulations, Gwen!! Your excitement is contagious!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_104.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)

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ikkin510

05-18-2006, 05:39 AM

Yay Gwen, your so close! Good luck with all the final details!

rainbowtreat

05-18-2006, 10:09 PM

I saw and spoke with a friend of mine tha tI havent seen in a while. She used to work with me untill about a yr ago. I talked to her about what was going on with the wedding. She said she wants to do the cake and cup cakes for me and she will be there the night before. And she is buying the cake knife and all this is her gift to us. And this from a gril I barely see any more because life is so crazy. But she called me to offer me some things for my kids and when she came to work to give them to me we got to talking. She is so nice , I have always liked her. I cant believe she just offered to do this for me.

rainbowtreat

05-18-2006, 10:25 PM

OK a list I needed to see if all was done and to see if I am missing anything. I think I am good to go. What do you all think?

The red is what I still need to deal wtih or work on.

dress - bought ( owe $65 for alterations ) paying this weekend

tux- ordered ( owe $60 more ) paying weekend before the wedding

my daughters dress - bought ( owe $65 for alterations ) paying next weekend

my sons suit - bought

flower girl dress - bought

ring bearer suit- bought

flowers -taken care of, my mom and her husband and my sister are dealing with those

veil - bought

tiara - bought

my shoes ( actualy boots ) - bought

nicholas boots - bought

my kids shoes - bought

wedding bands - bought

site - my sisters yard she is takign care of it

hall- reserved only cost $100

DJ - paid down payment still owe $250 day of wedding

every thing for favors - boguht and tags made ( still need to buy the skittles to fill them with

center pieces - every thing bought just need to put them together

other decorations for tables - bought

cake - a friend of mine is taking on this job as a gift to us

cake stand - bought ( have extras as it is styrafoam incase one breaks lol )

guest book - bought ( actually 2 5x7 photo mats for guests to sighn )

jewerly - borrowed

garters - bought one to keep and one to toss

hotel for the wedding night - my sister is takign care of I need to check with her on this

music for the ceremony - all set ( live bagpipes )

hair day of - all set ( my aunt doing it )

make up day of- might have my sister do it

table clothes , napkins , etc - still need to buy

bottles and sand for sand ceremony - bought ( already set to go )

vows - working with Lizabeth on it

officient - all set ( thanks lizabeth )

marriage lisence - bought

honey moon - if we have any money left over just going to the ocean for a couple of days

food for reception- taken care of I just need to call and talk to my brother in law about details ( brother in law and his mom doing it all )

photographer - booked and half paid for ( gf paying for this as a gift )

oh yeah and invites - done and mailed

song list for dj- still need to work on

girls dresses - 2 all set, one i will know about next week and she will find one to fit over her pregnant belly and my sister has a problem with her dress and is trying to wear one that does NOT go with my color scheme ( have to deal with that soon )

guys tuxs - all ordered

ikkin510

05-19-2006, 05:38 AM

That's great that you friend is offering to do the cake for you! You have most everything done it looks like. Hopefully the last days won't be to stressful for you. I can't wait to see pics of the finished project! You are going to have a beautiful wedding Gwen!

LizabethDavis

05-22-2006, 08:20 PM

OK back from getting our marriage license. I couldnt remember your last name when I was thre Lizabeth. But I dont think it matters as long as some one marries us right? 23 days to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!! It just hit me realy. I can't belive it is just over 3 weeks. And everythign sounds liek it is actualy coming together. I dont want to say that too loud though. Something will happen. The flowers are taken care of, the licenes is bought, the payemsnt on the tux and our dresses will happen one each week for the next 3 weeks. so every thing is taken care of jsut about. I need to have my sister order the cakes for me. And then theres the last min. things to do like putting together the favors and things like that. One of my brides maid is coming over next weekend to help me figure out how I am decorating the wedding party's glasses. I can not wait for the day to be here. I am so excited and so ready.

I think they want the name of the officiant, if you know who will be doing it, but people don't always know when they go to get it, so they don't expect you to know what it is! Just as long as you didn't go and tell them Elizabeth Davis all ready we are all set..the last name is Perkins right now, but don't worry, none of that matters right now! I got to go get my dress sometime this week for this thing....Anything for another shopping trip! LOL...18 days Gwen!!!

rainbowtreat

05-22-2006, 09:52 PM

I tell ya Lizbeth, you have been the one set in stone sane thing through this whole ordeal. You are a life saver girl. Again I can't wiat to see you finaly.

rainbowtreat

05-24-2006, 05:44 PM

One o fmy brides maids is coming down this weekend to help me decorate the wedding party glasses. I have every thign I need just not sure how I am doing them yet. I have this to go by.........

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/rainbowtreat/ws37b.jpg

I like this idea. And I have all the things to do this ( I think ).

I still need to get a hold of the DJ and see about the song list and such.

We are having Lasagna , salad, and rolls for our meal. And there will be appatizers, sodas, and coffee and such. All for the cost of having people who love me. My brother in law and his mom are doing this for me. My brother in law is in the wedding so his mom will be doing most of it.

We have our rehersal set for 6:30 Friday night. Lizabeth is all set to come down for that.

I talked to the dress shop. My dress and my daughters dress are just about finished. She will be calling me this week to come in for another fitting.

My freinds from Australia will be here next Thrusday, the same day my son graduates pre-school. I can't wait for this.

Nicholas mom and nana will be here about 4 or 5 days after that.

My freind with the bed rest issue called yesterday. She is off bed rest but now has problems with the baby. We know it is a girl. But the problem now is the baby either swallowed the blood from the blood sack that had put her on bed rest. Or the baby has a digestive problem and if so that will be fixed with surgery when she is born. My friend has to go to a bigger and better hospital in the next couple of days for a better ultrasound. She was told a weddin gis ok for her to be in but he really doesnt want her traveling that far. I told her I would love for her to be there but I dont want her to compromise anything. She said she feels the same way. Most likely she wont go. BUt I wouldnt want anything to happen to her or the baby.

My sister has her dress all figured out.

The vows are all set just about. Thanks Lizabeth.

The favors have to wait till the week of the wedding to put together so the candy wont get stale.

And I need to call my freind about the cake. I will do that this week.

Am I forgetting anything?

I need to make a list of every thing that has to go to Maine with us. It isn't like I can just run home if we forget something. It is about 6 to 7 hours away.

I wasn't plannign on doing programs but I am thinking about it now. I have some time.

MOB Karen

05-24-2006, 06:08 PM

You're doing a fantastic job getting everything done, Gwen!!!! I'll send my prayers for your friend and her baby!! I LOVE the glasses A LOT!!! They are really nice!!! It doesn't look like you will need it, but good luck with everything!!!

LizabethDavis

05-24-2006, 08:07 PM

I'm happy to do it Gwen! Just let me know once you have talked to Nicholas about those vows and get back to me with any changes!

rainbowtreat

05-25-2006, 06:35 PM

I came home to a message on my answering machine from the bridal shop. Both dresses ( mien an dmy daughters ) are ready to be fitted again. I will have the money to pay for both of them this weekend. I am going to try calling tomorrow and see if we can get in there on Sat. to try them on. I am going to take every thing, boots, veil, and headpiece. And my daughter has her shoes. I can't decide if I want to bring it home or leave it at the shop. I have to hang it up some where so it wont get all wrinkled. As it is it will be bagged up for the trip home for the wedding. So I want it to be hung up. If I leave it at the shop it will just be sitting in a bag. But I have no where here at home to hang it where Nicholas wont see it. Maybe I can take it to one of my freinds house. Oen has a cat the other has a 2 yr old. I knoe they would never let anythign happen to it on purpose. But I dont want to worry. Maybe a freind from work can hang it up at her place. She doenst have kids or pets. And I know Nicholas will never be there. I dont now what I am doing. AARRGGG Is it June 10th yet? lol

rainbowtreat

05-26-2006, 11:39 PM

OK I go in tomorrow at 1 for a fitting for my dress. My kids are at their dads so I will be pickingmy daughter up from school early on Tuesday becaue I have a half day of work so she can try her dress on and make sure it fits right. I don't want to wait untill next Saturday to take her incase somethig has to be fixed. Seeing we are headed to Maine that following Thursday.

I asked my mom to try to reach my DJ. We all know him because we lived next door to him for a long while growing up. Not that we are close or anything. I doubt he would know me if he bumped into me on the street. But we know each other none the less. And he is the only DJ in that area. I have had him booked since Jan. He has the deposit as well. Well I cant reach him. And there is not much I can do from here. My mom has tried calling but never gets an answer. She even called where he works but she was told he was not working today. She is going over to the town he lives in tomorrow. She is going to track him down one way or another for me. Thanks god for my mom. Between her and my sister this wedding is going to be perfect.

So that is where I stand at the moment.

rainbowtreat

05-26-2006, 11:39 PM

Didnt realy need to post anything lol, some how I posted the previous post twice. I guess I ahd better get to bed lol. My mind is not working lol.

WhiskeyGirl

05-27-2006, 03:17 AM

Yes thank god for your mom! Hope she has an easy time locating your DJ!! Can you believe it? Your getting married soon? Oh Gwen this is so exciting...all my most favorite people are getting married soon (or are married)!! Cindy, Kelli, Lacey, You, Jenn...the list goes on!! I can't wait to see your pictures Gwen, they are going to be wonderful and your day is goin to be so perfect!! I can't wait! lol

rainbowtreat

05-27-2006, 10:18 AM

Thanks You Shawna !!!!! I have 2 weeks from today. And today is the first and last day in a long time Nicholas and I ahve together ALONE. No kids no work. Nothing. Next weekend we may not have thekids but my GF from Australia will be here.

I kow what you mean about every one getting married. I almost cant keep up with them all seeing I have so much to do with my own.

All though things have changed a bit about the wedding I am still excited and cant wait to see it all come together.

I went from 6 colors to 3. So I have pink, yellow, light blue on the girls, and I hve the mint green and the lilac as the accent colors on my dress. It should still look nice. I cant wait.

Once Suzie gets here next Thursday I will be in prime wedding mode.

MOB Karen

05-27-2006, 11:06 AM

Oh, Gwen, sorry about the DJ guy. Keep us posted whether your mother tracked him down. It sure is fishy that he doesn't answer his phone. Your wedding is going to be so colorful and beautiful!! Two weeks is going to go by in a snap. Good luck with everything!!

rainbowtreat

05-27-2006, 11:20 AM

Thanks Karen, I cant wait to see it all come together.

My mom called. She talked to my DJ. He said he will be calling me on the 5th. Five days before my wedding. He said he waits to put the mucis together for the wedding till that week so he doesn't get the music mixed up with another wedding. He said last year he had to mixed up and was playing the wrong music at one of the weddings. Well I am happy she got a hold of him and happy that he takes the steps to make sure this doens't happen.

So all is good. Now I just need to find the number of my friend who said she would do out cake for us and get in touch with her and let her know what we want. Then I think eveythign major is taken care of. I will let you all know how my dress fits after I go try it on this after noon.

WhiskeyGirl

05-27-2006, 01:31 PM

Don't forget your cammera!! lol!! Have fun today!! Gwen YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED IN TWO WEEKS!! YAY!

rainbowtreat

05-27-2006, 02:19 PM

Well I didnt take my camera. One reason was it was just me, I know I could have had them take a picture for me but I hve snother reason. The other, I dont want any one seeing me all put together untill that day. I just want every oen to be excited and not know anything. They ahve seen all the pieces but not all togehter. Not just you all either, but If I have pictures I will show them off. I wouldn't be able not to lol.

But besides that everything looks great. I had the jewlery, veil, tiara, boots and dress on. The dress fits sooo good. I bought my veil from a different place then the shop I got my dress at but the asked if I wanted them to press the veil as well. So they kept it will my dress. I go back on Tuesday for my daughter to try her's on to make sure it fits good. Then they dresses will stay there until Thursday the 8th when we go pick them up to head to Maine. They will press the dresses ( andmy veil ) and not pack it up in the bag until I get there to pick it up. So my dress will be packed up for about 7 or8 hours. But Idont think it will be to bad. As it stands today the dress was in good shape for being altered and stuffedin the bag and pulled out a few times. So I dont think I should have too much of a problem with wrinkles.

I CAN'T WAIT!! I didnt want to take it off today. I want to wear it so bad. That dress is staying on for as long as I can wear it that day.

rainbowtreat

05-28-2006, 10:50 AM

I was up late last night decorating the wedding party's glasses. I am trying to get my camera dock to work so I can sow you. Once I get it going I will post the picturs. I am realy proud of myself.

LizabethDavis

05-28-2006, 12:11 PM

Hey Gwen. Let me know if those vows work for you okay? Not much longer now and I want to get the wording finalized and all set so I can do some run throughs before I come over there. Thanks.

rainbowtreat

05-28-2006, 10:42 PM

All set with them Lizabeth. Get to work hun lol. I can't wait.

rainbowtreat

05-29-2006, 12:25 PM

Jenn060306

05-29-2006, 01:14 PM

Just talked with the freind of mine who offered to do my cake. That part is all set now too. THe DJ will be calling me in a week, the cake is taken care of, my dress fits perfectly, my freind will be here form Australia on Thrusday. I think I have every thing taken care of now. Now I just need to wait lol. And I am not good at waiting. I HATE WAITING!!!!!!! 11 more days, can you believe it.

LOL I am not good at waiting either! I am super excited because my best friend is comming in from Alberta on Wednesday. Don't you feel like when they get here is when the party will start?!!? lol!

LizabethDavis

05-29-2006, 02:49 PM

Ahhh!!!!!!!! Gwen!!!!!!! Can you believe you are getting married in 11 days????? And in 10 days, we will finally meet in person???????? Too pumped I am!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait either!!!

rainbowtreat

05-31-2006, 12:17 AM

Counting Down. I gots 10 days!!!!!!!!!! And I am SSSOOOO ready!!!!!!

Jenn060306

05-31-2006, 04:57 AM

Counting Down. I gots 10 days!!!!!!!!!! And I am SSSOOOO ready!!!!!!

YAY! 10 DAYS! I can't wait! I am so on this whole wedding kick i feel like a little cheerleader when i think about everyones weddings coming up and then i think i start to vibrate cause i am so excited about my wedding! I think i am going to be a whole ball of emotions! It's CRAZINESS! :D
I'll be jumping up and down in the lobby of the church waiting to be able to go down the isle!

LaceyinPgh

05-31-2006, 08:51 AM

Enjoy every second of the next 9 days. It will be here before you know it then it is all over.

rainbowtreat

06-01-2006, 05:22 PM

Well the weddin gmode has started. My friend is here from Australia. On Tuesday night there will be 3 more people here from WV and NY. I am going to be going crazy int he next week.

MOB Karen

06-03-2006, 03:04 PM

I was just sitting here thinking that Jenn and Carrie were probably married right about now or close to it, and you are next in line. Isn't that exciting? Enjoy your last week before the wedding!! I can't wait to hear how your colorful wedding turned out!! I know it's going to be fabulous!! Congratulations, and good luck, Gwen!!!

LizabethDavis

06-03-2006, 03:31 PM

Hooray! Next week I will be driving to Calais to marry the beautiful Gwen and her loving fiance Nicholas!! WooHoo!! Are you excited yet Gwen????

rainbowtreat

06-03-2006, 05:12 PM

Oh yeah I am getting there. I pulled out ALL of my wedding stuff and it is now all piled in my living room waiting to be packed up on Thursday. Gots lots more done and bought that was needed. 7 More Days!!!!!

rainbowtreat

06-03-2006, 05:27 PM

dress - bought ( owe $65 for alterations ) paying this week

tux- ordered ( owe $60 more ) paying this week

my daughters dress - bought ( owe $65 for alterations ) paying this week

my sons suit - bought

flower girl dress - bought

ring bearer suit- bought

flowers -taken care of

veil - bought

tiara - bought

my shoes ( actualy boots ) - bought

nicholas boots - bought

my kids shoes - bought

wedding bands - bought

site - my sisters yard she is takign care of it

hall- reserved only cost $100

DJ - paid down payment still owe $250 day of wedding

every thing for favors - boguht and tags made just need to put them together on Wed. Night

center pieces - every thing bought just need to put them together

other decorations for tables - bought

cake - a friend of mine is taking on this job as a gift to us

cake stand - bought ( have extras as it is styrafoam incase one breaks lol )

guest book - bought ( actually 2 5x7 photo mats for guests to sighn )

jewerly - borrowed

garters - bought one to keep and one to toss

hotel for the wedding night - checked with my sister it is all set

music for the ceremony - all set ( live bagpipes )

hair day of - all set ( my aunt doing it )

make up day of- might have my sister do it

table clothes , napkins , etc - all set

bottles and sand for sand ceremony - bought ( already set to go )

vows - all set

officient - all set ( thanks lizabeth )

marriage lisence - bought

honey moon - coming home and taking it easy for a few days

food for reception- taken care of we are having lasagna and salad and meats and cheeses and things before the meal

photographer - booked and half paid for ( gf paying for this as a gift )

oh yeah and invites - done and mailed

song list for dj- still need to work on

girls dresses - all set

guys tuxs - all ordered

extras for that day like nylons ect. still need to buy

__________________

rainbowtreat

06-03-2006, 05:34 PM

I also got crayon and paper and that foam stuff that is int he shape of door knob hangers. And about 4 bags of self stick shapes for the kids. This will give them something to do IF they get bored in the short time they are there.

Now if I can remember where I put our wedding bands i will have every thing in place and ready to go to Maine.

I thin I have every thing I need now.

I got white plates, blue cups, big pink napkins and small yellow napkins. Oh I still need to get some silver wear but other then that I dot think i am forgetting anything. I HOPE!

rainbowtreat

06-03-2006, 05:34 PM

ONE MORE WEEK!!!!!! Can you beleive it. By Tuesday Night I will have a house full of people. I already told every oen at work that they can't depend on me for the 3 days I am there next week. LOL my brain will not be on work lol. Wish me luck all.

LizabethDavis

06-03-2006, 05:41 PM

Good luck! And you better get to finding those wedding bands!!! I am working on practicing the ceremony myself so that I can make it go as smooth as possible for you two! I can't wait to see you!

ikkin510

06-03-2006, 09:01 PM

Wow, Gwen, I can't believe how close you are! 1 week. I am so happy for you and hope this last week goes smoothly!

AngelinLove

06-03-2006, 10:17 PM

I just wanted to say that I am very excited for you!!! I am sure that everything will be wonderful!!! I bet that it is sooooo exciting to be the next one getting married around here!!!

rainbowtreat

06-04-2006, 01:20 PM

It is exciting. It seems now that it is my turn I get all the attention lol. It's ok go on and spoil me lol:p . But no , I am so excited.

I found the wedding bands YEAH!!!!! I have oen more thing to buy and that is the silver wear. Other then that I have EVERYTHING I need. We will be putting the favors together Wed. Night when I have a house full of guests. It will take us no time at all with every one helping out.

My sister called said she was bored and excited and can't wait for us to get there.

My mom is all set with what she is wearing to give me away.

I am just ready now. I hate waiting.

After the reception, we have the DJ untill about 9pm, we may head out to a bar that has a band palying that my sister knows them. They said they will play my favorite song if I come down. I told her I'd be going in my wedding dress. THat is not coming off till I have to take it off. lol I have been waiting so long to wear this that I am going to wear it as long as possible.

OK I AM READY NOW!!!!!!!!! 6 days ( but who's counting lol )

WhiskeyGirl

06-04-2006, 01:26 PM

rainbowtreat

06-04-2006, 01:27 PM

YAY Gwen!! Six more days!! If you to go to the bar in your wedding dress I would love to see pictures of that! lol. Can you believe in six more days you'll be married? This is your time to shine Hun! Bask in the light!! Can't wait to see pictures, your wedding is going to be beautiful!!! :) (Just like you will be :wink:)

Thanks hun. Your so sweet. I just can't believe it is finally here. I can not wait to just have a huge party. It is going to be so much fun.

AngelinLove

06-04-2006, 01:46 PM

WOO HOO!!!!! I think it will be hilarious for you to wear your dress to the bar and get the band to sing your fav. song......why not it's your day and you deserve to enjoy it, the attention and the dress as long as you possibly can!!!!

rainbowtreat

06-04-2006, 07:33 PM

I will be on and off a few times for the next couple of nights. On Tuesday night Nihcolas' family will be getting her late. I work Wed. and then I have some visiting to do and the favors to put togehter. So I doubt I will be able to get a chance to get on here. We head to Maine on Thrusday afternoon and then the madness begins. I have something I have to do withmy kdis and my neice Friday afternoon. Then we have rehersal at 6:30 and my brothers 16th birthday party rihgt after that. Then up early Sat. to get things decorated and every thing else we have to do before the wedding at 4:00. Then to the reception some time after 5 after all the pictures are taken. Then after that is a play by ear kinda night. If the reception dies down early and a bunch of us are not ready to head off we may end up at the bar or at my sisters house before Nicholas and I head to the hotel. Then Sunday morning before every one leaves town we want to get them together for a late breakfast some where. This way Nicholas gets to see him mom again before she heads off to go home. We may spend another day or 2 in town visiting with my mom and sister. We may take our time coming home. This would be a good time to take the coastly route that I have always wanted to take. Nicholas has to be back at work by Thursday. He works Thurs. and Fri. and then ahs sat. off. So on Sat. we are going to take my freind who will still be here from Australia down to the Wears to Bike Week. I will be sure to get pictures of that too. Then it is back to work for me on Monday. So I will be back on here Thursday the 15th. Wish me luck all incase I dont get the chance to see and talk to you all over the next couple of days.

LizabethDavis

06-04-2006, 07:36 PM

Be sure to at least try to keep in touch with me Gwen...Actually, I am going to PM you with some info, just in case...

rainbowtreat

06-04-2006, 07:38 PM

Be sure to at least try to keep in touch with me Gwen...Actually, I am going to PM you with some info, just in case...

No problem Lizabeth. You have my e-mail addy and I will send you my phone number hun.

LizabethDavis

06-04-2006, 07:44 PM

Got it!! And I sent you mine! I don't have a cell phone, although I should see if I can use my mother's just in case...

ikkin510

06-04-2006, 08:02 PM

Good luck on the last week. I hope it isn't too stressful for you! Best wishes on your big day. Well miss ya!

Valmai

06-05-2006, 05:52 AM

Hope u have fantastic day u deserve it, will be thinking of you! Good luck with everything and have a great time!!
Valmai xxx

Kacie_bride

06-05-2006, 10:34 AM

Oh Gwen it is getting so close for you!!!! How exciting! It's like we have weddings every week it seems now. Now it's your turn! I can't wait to hear how it all turns out!

rainbowtreat

06-05-2006, 05:23 PM

OK on my way to the store after work I got to thinking about the wedding. Now mind you the store is jsut around the corner from where I work. But in that couple of mins. I got the biggest butterflys in my stomache. I couldn't shake it. I am fine now. BUt I have a feeling that that is just the beginning of the jitters. I should be fine. I have been through this before. Maybe it is because I know he is the one and I know without a doubt that this man loves me more then anything. He shows me every day. Now we are going to be husband and wife. And we will be together forever. I just can't wait. I know I am going to be an emotional reck. Wish me luck all.

StaceyMc

06-05-2006, 08:02 PM

Good luck to both of you! Those butterflies were excitement butterflies!! I can't wait to see your pictures!

rainbowtreat

06-05-2006, 10:48 PM

OK our song list. ( still waiting on the DJ to call me, was supposed to call tonight but I have not heard from him). I am having my mom and sister on tp of this seeing they live there. My mom will hunt him down. But here are the songs we want.

songs

introduction song - for bride and groom - another one bites the dust
For just before Nicholas and I come in.

bride and grom's first dance - God bless The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
and Nicholas does not know this but I want one more song with him and I before we leave the dance floor. From Gwen to Nicholas - Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray

Bride dancing with her "Mother" - Some bodys Hero - Jaime O'Neil

Groom dance with his mother - Simple Man by Lynnyrd Skynyrd

Groom with daughter and bride with son - Through The Years Kenny Rogers

wedding party dance- we may not need this is we do I have no idea what song to use. But we can elimate this one.

cake cutting song - How Sweet it is ( to be loved by you ) - Marvin Gaye or James Taylor

bouquet toss - It's Raining Men - Weather Girls

Garter toss - A Little Less Conversation by Elvis

and a couple of songs we want played some time during the reception

I will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Boondocks - Little Big town
The Crazy Frog Song - AxelFrog - Bing- Bong --- for the kids
Anit No Mountain High Enough - Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye
Heavans On Fire - Kiss ( my sister and I want to dedicate this to our mom ) We have to have this!
Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks ( for all our freinds )

MOB Karen

06-05-2006, 11:14 PM

Love all the songs, Gwen!!! Your wedding will be just wonderful!! With everything so close, how are you holding up? I think I would be a basket-case with less than 5 days to go!!

rainbowtreat

06-05-2006, 11:21 PM

Love all the songs, Gwen!!! Your wedding will be just wonderful!! With everything so close, how are you holding up? I think I would be a basket-case with less than 5 days to go!!

I am holding up pretty good. Got a little bit of butterflies today after work. I am no use at work right now. My mind is not there at all. I havea few loose ends to take care of and this time tomorrow night there will be a house full of people.

I am excited more then anything. The money issue is a bit of a problem, always a stress but I am managing.

Over all all is good. I just can't wait now. I am not too worried about the DJ cause my mom will hunt him down for me. And I will be there Thursday night so I can get things taken care of.

I now just need to make a list of every thing that needs to go so I wont leave anything behind. Getting married 7 hours away is not the easiest but it has saved me alot of money.

I hve every thing packed up in the living room except a coupleof things. So I need to get my list together.

Thanks all of you for you kind words. I can't wait for my day.

If I dont make it back on here before I leave for Maine I just wnat to say THANK YOU ALL!!!! Without all of you I would not have made it through this year. But it is here and it will all be good regardless. See you all soon.

WhiskeyGirl

06-06-2006, 12:13 AM

Have a wonderful wedding Gwen~!! Have fun!! Enjoy every minute of it!! You deserve much happiness and you are going to get a big piece of it this saturday!! Drive carefully and take care! Can't wait to see pictures Girl!! We love you, have a great wedding day!! :)

Jenn060306

06-06-2006, 01:04 AM

Gwen! You're day will be absolutly great! I know it will!
I didn't get really emotional or nervous to much. Friday afternoon i had a little meltdown after i got off the phone with Mark. It was the last time i was going to talk to him before i got to him at the church. It was a bit scarey. All day Saturday i was fine. I was mostly excited about it all! I got a little teary eyed again when i talked to John (the best man) and asked how Mark was.... he said he was good but a bit emotional all morning.
You'll do great! You love Nicholas so much! There is nothing to worry about! :D

MOB Karen

06-06-2006, 09:05 AM

Congratulations Gwen & Nicholas!!!! Good luck with everything!! Your wedding is one of the weddings I can't wait to see!!! It is going to be so full of color, which is going to make everyone feel so happy!! The pictures are going to be awesome!!! I know your wedding will be wonderful!!! Have a safe trip, and keep us posted!!

AngelinLove

06-06-2006, 09:26 AM

I just wanted to say that I ma very excited for you!!! You are gonna have such a wonderful wedding day, Everything is gonna be so perfect and beautiful!!! It will be a day full of love and happiness!!! And we will all be here awaiting your pics...wellmost of us...Lizabeth gets to enjoy it all in person!!!

LaceyinPgh

06-06-2006, 09:30 AM

It is going to be fabulous. I can't wait to see the pictures!

rainbowtreat

06-06-2006, 09:24 PM

OK a couple of last mins things going on. One of my brides maid ( the one tha tis not staying with me at the moment lol) stopped in tonight and dropped off her dress. Seeing she is meeting us here to drive to maine Thursday she left it here so she didnt have to stuff itin her car just to take it out and then back in again to come back here. My other friend who cant go because of problem with her pregnancy stopped by tonight. I gave her a nice card and a little book about girls being freinds. She was here for a while and I got to show her every thing. She is so bumbed she is going to miss it. But we both know know she would be there in a heart beat if it was possible. I am borrowing her video recorder that has a tri pod so no one has to actualy deal with holding it.

On another note, my phone has been disconnected for some odd reason. We just got the bill, it is not due till the 18th. SO Nicholas is going to deal with that tomorrow. Not sure wha tis up there. The only problem here is that his mom is in the midst of traveling up here. I hope she has his cell number on her.

I got a call from the dress shop. Nicks tux is in. He is going over tomorrow to try it on to be sure every thing fits right. And to pay the balance we owe. We will pick up his tux and our dresses on the way out of town on Thursday. We have to go right by the dress shop so it will be easier that way.

I have to make one more phone call tomorrow and tha tis to the girl who is making the cake for me. I have to make sure she has directions to the town. It takes about 6 to 7 hours to get there. We are leaving noon on Thursday so we will be there in the early evening.

I think every thing else is all set. We just have to put the favors together tomorrow night. After that it is just all the usually decorating and stuff like that the day of.

Oh yeah almost forgot. I will be meeting with my DJ on Friday to go over everything. He tried calling but seeing my phone is not working at the moment no one could get through.

Wish me luck all. I am gonna need it to pull off these next 4 days lol.

WhiskeyGirl

06-06-2006, 09:57 PM

Good luck Gwen!! You are going to pull this off and its going to be fantastic and beautiful!! Drive carefully!! Can't wait to see pictures....:)

Jenn060306

06-06-2006, 10:03 PM

Good Luck Gwen!
I can't wait to hear about how it all goes! So exciting! :D
Take care on the trip up! Have a wonderful time!

Jopet

06-07-2006, 01:04 AM

Goodluck Gwen, I hope everything goes perfect for you. Can't wait to see some pic's.

brewsells

06-07-2006, 09:16 AM

Good luck Gwen! Can't wait to see pictures. Have a safe trip.

usahgrad

06-07-2006, 04:46 PM

Wow! This time tomorrow, you'll be on your way up there! How exciting! Congratulations Gwen! I can't wait to see all the pictures and hear the stories! Drive safe and have fun!

rainbowtreat

06-07-2006, 11:44 PM

OK, ever oen is here. We went to dinner and have talked for hours. I have talked to the photographer and the girl who is making my cake. We are all set. I gave directions to my freinds who are coming up. I gave a card and something special to my freind who can't go. She is bumbed. We have just finished putting together the favors. Me and Suzie and Nick's grandmother did them in no time at all.

Nicholas tried on his tux and siad it is good to go. Suzie said that it is worth the wait and the money to see him. I can't wait.

We have a couple of stops to make on the way out tomorrow. We have to stop and get ours dresses and his tux. And we have to stop and pick up a corsage for my mom. since she was taking care of the flowers for me she got one for Nicholas' mom but not herself. And she is giving me away so a couple of my co-workers ( one of them being a guy ) made some calls and got one ordered and I pick it up on the way out of town.

There is a good chance of a nor-eastern coming through Maine this weekend. If it is raining we will have the ceremony at the reception site. But we will figure that out the day of.

I have not packed yet and dont feel like doing it now with half the people in the house asleep at the moment. I will deal with that first thing in the morning. I want to head out no later then noon. I have stressed this big time. I want to get to my sisters at a decent hour.

Wish me luck all. I have to lead 3 other vehicles who have no idea where they are going all the way to Maine. About 6 hours. This should be fun lol.

Well this will be the last time I am on untill after the wedding. Thanks you all for you help, ideas, advice, etc.

See you all soon.

I AM GETTING MARRIED FINALY!!!

WhiskeyGirl

06-08-2006, 12:25 AM

Congratulations Gwen!! You are getting married in two days!! This is so exciting. I can't wait to see your pictures!! We love you and can't wait until your back!! Take care and best wishes to you and your man and your little ones!! :)

MOB Karen

06-08-2006, 08:09 AM

Good luck, Gwen!! Two days until your big day!! That is so cool!!! Drive carefully, and have a wonderful wedding!! Can't wait to see your pictures!!!

brewsells

06-08-2006, 09:16 AM

Good luck Gwen! I am so excited for you. Can't wait to hear all about it and pictures of course. Drive carefully

AngelinLove

06-08-2006, 09:32 AM

Congatulations!!! I truly am excited for you and I hope that everything goes wonderfully. I will wish the rain away!!! Drive safe and get lots of pics!!!

LaceyinPgh

06-08-2006, 04:11 PM

Good luck Gwen. I will be sending good wishes your way all day Saturday. Have a great time!

LizabethDavis

06-08-2006, 07:22 PM

Late getting here before you left as usual!! Gwen, I will be seeing you tomorrow!!! I can't wait to finally meet you!!

ikkin510

06-08-2006, 08:55 PM

I probably missed you but hope a safe trip and a wonderful your wedding day!! I will be sending no rain wishes your way!

Jenn060306

06-09-2006, 11:22 AM

WhiskeyGirl

06-09-2006, 11:31 AM

Your getting Married tommorrow!
I am so exsited for you!!! :bbmrgreen: I can not wait for you to get back home and tell us all about it! And..... for PICTURES! lol! So exciting!

Anyways! I hope the weather is great and your have a fabulous time! Dance, eat and be merry! It's your wedding day!

I wanted to say exactly what Jenn said, but she took the words right out of my mouth!! So I'll just say congrats, ONE DAY!!! I can't wait until you are home but I hope you enjoy the time and have mega amounts of fun and happiness!! I'm so excited for you and happy for you and Nicholas and the kids!! CONGRATS!! See you when you get back!! :)

WebLady

06-09-2006, 11:56 AM

CindySue

06-09-2006, 12:19 PM

Best of luck Gwen on your wedding day tomorrow. I know it will be great! I will be thinking of you!

Kacie_bride

06-09-2006, 12:45 PM

Good luck tomorrow Gwen! I hope you have the wedding of your dreams!

rainbowtreat

06-09-2006, 08:08 PM

I didn't expect to be able to get on here but I had a second to spare so I thought I would post a quick hello.

Lizabeth just left me about an hour ago. It was so cool to meet her. She is more beautiful and sweet in person then she is on line. I can't thank her enough.

We had one mishap while we were decorating, my sister accendtly broke MY glass. We had to come up with new ones. But it is all good. She felt horrible. She cried when I left for the store. All is good though. It doesnt look like a lot but it took us all day to do it. I am please with it all

The wedding is not going to get to be outside. Too much rain. Even if it is not raining it is still too wet. We are having it at the hall. We have an arch and all is good. If it is not raining the pictures will still be outside. We will see how the day goes.

My daughter of all the kids does not want to walk in. She doesnt want people looking at her. But she is very tired tonight so I am thinking tomorrow when every one is dressed up and all she might be better. The 2 yr ( my nephew ) will be fun. He is so cute. He just runs straight to his dad who is in the wedding. We just have to keep him from the cup cakes lol.

Well Nicholas is off with his family and I am here with mine and my friends.
Gonna have a few drinks and have something to eat and get ready for tomorrow.

I am going to go now before my sister starts yelling for me. My BIL just came in with food.

I wont make it on at all tomorrow. I have to go with my mom to pick up my bouquet and then we have to put the girls bouquets together. Then before we know it it will be time to get our hair down and dressed.

I will talk to you all as soon as I get a chance. Most likley next week.