Amber & Jason - 9/9/06 My version

[Amber818]

You guys have a beautiful family!!!!! By the way, when is Amber's shower?

Hi Kacie,
My shower is on 08/05...I can't wait!! When is yours?? I know that the bride isn't suppose to buy stuff for the shower but if you can get to a target in your area you should...they had such great stuff for the shower. Just don't tell your BM's or MOH....I got yelled at...LOL!!

[AuntJody]

Woooooooooo Hoooooo
Love the dress!! Cambrea will too when I fix her hair and she looks so flipping adorable you will want to take a bite out of her. LOL

[MOB Karen]

I know I posted these on the Mother's Day thread, but I want to have them in our wedding journal too. Please indulge me. ;)

Amber's Wedding Flip Flops: Here is a picture of Amber's new wedding flip flops. They are so cute, they have dangly crystals all around the straps. Aren't they adorable?!?!?

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/jangles1.jpg

Karen's Wedding Flip Flops: I bought a pair of Candies black sequin flip flops to match my dress at the reception. I didn't notice this at the store, but they have one of those gradual color changes of the sequins on the straps. It starts out silver, then goes to dark gray, then to black. You can see this pretty good in the picture. I love them!! Don't they look great?

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/flipflops.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

Hi Kacie,
My shower is on 08/05...I can't wait!! When is yours?? I know that the bride isn't suppose to buy stuff for the shower but if you can get to a target in your area you should...they had such great stuff for the shower. Just don't tell your BM's or MOH....I got yelled at...LOL!!

I don't have a shower planned yet. I was thinking probably in October because the wedding is in December and in November and December people have so much going on in their lives. We do have a Target in our area and I love them!

[MOB Karen]

Ok, we have pictures of the actual memorial candle that we are using at the wedding to honor those who will be with us in spirit but not in body. We didn't want to have more than one candle, because we thought it might get a bit ridiculous having all these memorial candles in there. We didn't want to bum anybody out either, the wedding is a happy, joyous time but we did want to honor those who couldn't be there. So here is the candle, and it says...

In Loving Memory of
Juanita Curry
Ross Malloy II
Mikaila Underwood
who are present in our hearts.

Juanita Curry: Jason's mother
Ross Malloy II: Amber's grandfather (my father)
Mikaila Underwood: Amber's cousin (my niece)
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/memorial1.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/memorial2.jpg

[Amber818]

I love that candle!

[Kacie_bride]

That is really a great idea. I am probably going to include something in my programs to remember those who couldn't be here with us.

[MOB Karen]

Ok, I'm bored. I'm going to try on all the bridal jewelry. First up is the BM jewelry. No, Amber, I'm not naked. I have on my brand new skin colored bra. Very lovely indeed, if I must say so myself. lol Probably way too much information there. lol What do you think of this ensemble?
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/bmjewels.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

It looks very elegant! Amber's whole wedding will be very elegant and beautiful! I can't wait to see everything come together for the big day!

[MOB Karen]

It looks very elegant! Amber's whole wedding will be very elegant and beautiful! I can't wait to see everything come together for the big day!

I love you, Kacie!!!!

[MOB Karen]

Ok, next up is my jewelry. And, yes, I am going for the elegant look. As much as I can look elegant that is. lol
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/myjewels.jpg

[MOB Karen]

Ok, sorry, but I had to show more of my bra and breasts with Amber's because I had to back it up more because Amber's necklace is longer than the others. I think it's lovely though, don't you?
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/amberjewels.jpg

[MOB Karen]

And then last but not least, the bracelets. Amber's and mine.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/bracelet.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/mybracelet.jpg

[brewsells]

Those are very pretty Amber and Karen. I love them both. And they are elegant. :D

[MOB Karen]

Ok, it's time to show Amber's wedding dress. The next post shows some detail.
Here is the front and back.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/allfront.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/allback.jpg

Here is a close up of the front and back.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/bodice.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/laces.jpg

[MOB Karen]

Here's a closeup of the detail on the front.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/detailback.jpg

And a close up of the train.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/train.jpg

[Amber818]

OMG!! I love it. It is so pretty, it seems like I haven't seen it in forever! OMG, I am so excited!!

[Amber818]

At Group USA the girl showed us how pretty the train bustles and it is gorgeous.

[MOB Karen]

Amber has three garters, but for some reason I can only find two.
This is the calla lilly one.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/whitegarter.jpg

And this is the something blue one.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/bluegarter.jpg

[countrygirl]

Can I just say, Amber is going to make one beautifut bride!! I can't wait to see how the wedding goes. I have to say though that I am jealous. Amber seems to have so much accomplished. I wish I were that far along. I better bet my batooty in motion!!!

[MOB Karen]

Here is me in my jacket and dress taking a picture of me in the mirror. lol I love my dress!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/meindress.jpg

Here is the detail of my dress, you can see the silver stripes and the silver specks throughout.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/mydresstop.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/mydressdetail.jpg

[countrygirl]

Here is me in my jacket and dress taking a picture of me in the mirror. lol I love my dress!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/meindress.jpg

Here is the detail of my dress, you can see the silver stripes and the silver specks throughout.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/mydresstop.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/mydressdetail.jpg

That is a very pretty dress Karen. I so want to go shopping for my mom's dress!!!!!

[MOB Karen]

Here is Amber's wedding shoes. I am very very swollen today, so don't look at that part. lol
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/shoetop.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/shoeside.jpg

Here is my shoe.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/myshoetop.jpg

[MOB Karen]

I thought what the hell I might as well take a picture of the BM dresses too, while I was at it. lol

Here is the front and back.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/bmfront.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/bmback.jpg

[Amber818]

Oh my friggin GOSH! I am getting married!! Holy Smokes!

Cute toes by the way mom ; )

[MOB Karen]

Oh my friggin GOSH! I am getting married!! Holy Smokes!

Cute toes by the way mom ; )

Amber, your wedding is way more real when you see it in pictures, huh?

Thanks! My daughter treated me to a pedicure. Speaking of Mother's Day, here is a picture of my balloon and flowers. Before they both die.

Here's my balloon. It's losing air quickly.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/mom.jpg

And here are my tulips. That's Court TV on the television. That boy killed his girlfriend's mother. Geez!!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/flowers.jpg

[brewsells]

I love the shoes! (and you do have cute toes, Karen:D )
And Amber, that was very sweet of you to get those flowers for you mom. They are beautiful!

[MOB Karen]

http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/d/4;52;96/st/20060909/e/I+become+Mrs.+Curry./k/20d6/event.png

Amber, did you notice that your ticker has three 3's. on it? How cool is that?!?!!?

[Amber818]

I did notice that, I chuckled to myself!

[RebeccaW]

yippie!! ur getting close. everything looks great. i love ur dress and shoes karen. and i love ambers shoes too very pretty!!!! Very pretty balloon and flowers how sweet!!!

[MOB Karen]

yippie!! ur getting close. everything looks great. i love ur dress and shoes karen. and i love ambers shoes too very pretty!!!! Very pretty balloon and flowers how sweet!!!

Thanks, Rebecca!! I know! It'll be here before we know it!! How exciting!!

[MOB Karen]

Here is a sneak peek at Amber's Engagement Photos. She will get the rest of them tomorrow. I think they turned out great!! Love how the roses in the background match Amber's shirt and scarf!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/amberjason.jpg


http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/amberjason23bmp.jpg


http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/amberjason2.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

I like the photo in black and white! I just love black and white photos. They look especially beautiful when you put them in a pretty silver frame.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Very Pretty photos!

[brewsells]

I think they turned out great!! The black and white is also my favorite. I have always been particular to black and white. They just look classy.

[Jopet]

I agree with everyone, your photo's turned out great :) . My fav is the black and white one too.

[RebeccaW]

i love them all!! :) they turned out great amber looks beautiful!!

[LaceyinPgh]

I love the pictures, Amber and Karen. They turned out grat. I am partial to the black and white as well. Of course that may be because all of my engagement pictures were black and white so I'm biased.

[countrygirl]

Those are beautiful pics!! Where did you take them??

[Amber818]

Do you know where Glendale Community College is? Well, there is a park right next to it...that is covered in rose bushes that is where we went....

[countrygirl]

Do you know where Glendale Community College is? Well, there is a park right next to it...that is covered in rose bushes that is where we went....

Well, it makes a very pretty backdrop. It would be neat to use that for the family pics that I want to do after the wedding, but, do roses bloom that time of year?

[AuntJody]

Hi Amber and Karen,
I am checking up on your progress. Karen the dress looks very nice and you look lovely.

[AuntJody]

I looked at the pictures yesterday of Amber and Jason with Mom and we think you look awesome. My favorite picture is the first one. When do I get mine? Ha ha

[MOB Karen]

Amber bought Jason's wedding ring over the weekend. He really loves it!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/jasonsring.jpg

Amber tried on this wedding ring, and it is now in the running for being "the" ring. Here it is with her engagement ring. Do you like it?
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/ambersweddingring.jpg

[brewsells]

I do like the rings together. I also like Jason's ring. Is it titanium?

[Amber818]

I do like the rings together. I also like Jason's ring. Is it titanium?

Thank you for your comment! The ones that I am wearing are from Crescent Jewelers 14K white gold and diamonds it is called an enhancer, I guess because it is suppose to enhance my e-ring. Jason's is 14K white gold too, we got that at Crescent for $278...which I was excited about because it was a really good price considering I was expecting to pay $500.

[brewsells]

That is a great price on both rings!! I really think your compliments your engagement ring. And it's even better when you add the price into it. (I lucked out and got FH's for $10... and you would never know it)

[rainbowtreat]

Everything looks great, fromt he pics to the rings. I bet your so excited.

[MOB Karen]

Everything looks great, fromt he pics to the rings. I bet your so excited.

We are very excited about everything, Gwen!! You are so close, I bet you are too!! Thanks for commenting on our journal!!!

[MOB Karen]

Here are some more engagement photos that we really liked. These include Little Jason too.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/engage5.jpg

Here is a black & white of the three of them.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/engage6.jpg

A little bit closer shot of Amber & Jason.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/engage4.jpg

[countrygirl]

Those are so cute. THey really look very happy together. Hey, my son has the same shirt as little Jason!!!!

[Amber818]

Thank you so much, Heather! We are so so so so so HAPPY!

[cowboysbride]

Awesome pics Amber, you all look so good! I love the way the photographer caught you laughing...very nice!

[Amber818]

Awesome pics Amber, you all look so good! I love the way the photographer caught you laughing...very nice!

Thank you so much, Ellen! I love them too. You want to know something friggin AWESOME...my photographer is a close friend of mine she has her own photo business and everything, so all I am paying for is the price of printing the photos...for the wedding and any other pics we want. Neat, huh?!?!

[Jenn060306]

Amber your photo's turned out great! I love the one where you're laughing and looking at Jason. You can see how much you care about him in your eyes. :D

[Kacie_bride]

More great shots! You guys are very photogenic!!! I love the laughing pic!

[rainbowtreat]

Love the pictures Amber. Every one already said it all, you guys look great and very happy. Congrats and thanks for shaing.

[AngelinLove]

Just wanted to agree with everyone else and say that your pics are great...you all look so comfortable and happy with one another and the pics look natural and light...not at all posed...you can really see the happiness and honesty of your love!!!

[usahgrad]

Amber and Karen, the pictures and everything to this point look great! Amber, you're going to be a BEAUTIFUL bride because you look GORGEOUS in those pictures! I can't wait until your wedding rolls around and we get to see you all decked out! :)

I love everything so far! Thanks for sharing with us!

[Amber818]

Thank you so much, Kelli! I can't wait for my big day, it will be amazing!

[LaceyinPgh]

Thank you so much, Kelli! I can't wait for my big day, it will be amazing!
Savory every second of the planning. It makes the day even better. I loved hearing people say how nice this or tht was because I knew how hard I worked to get it so perfect. The recognition that you and your mom will get will be wonderful.

[MOB Karen]

Savory every second of the planning. It makes the day even better. I loved hearing people say how nice this or tht was because I knew how hard I worked to get it so perfect. The recognition that you and your mom will get will be wonderful.


Thanks, Lacey!! Coming from you, that means a lot to us!! We will take our cue from you, and really enjoy the planning process!! We want our family and friends to leave our wedding saying that it was one of the best they've ever been to. I know they were saying that about yours too!!

[Kacie_bride]

I am sure Amber's wedding will be one of the best weddings your guests have ever been to. So far everything sounds soooo amazing. I can't wait to see it all come together.

[MOB Karen]

I am sure Amber's wedding will be one of the best weddings your guests have ever been to. So far everything sounds soooo amazing. I can't wait to see it all come together.

You're one of the sweetest people on Onewed, Kacie!! You've made Amber & I feel so welcome here. Thanks for being here for us!! You're a doll!!!

[Kacie_bride]

I'm blushing!!! Thanks! You make me feel welcome here too! I am glad you are both here! I love you girls!

[Amber818]

Jason and I played hookie today and we went to the courthouse and got our marriage license. I am glad we got that taken care of it was super easy and we didn't have to wait long at all!! We also went to FedEx/Kinkos and got our maps done for our invitations. My mom and I will finish stuffing the invitations this weekend and we will be sending them out on Monday!

Lacey - you are right it is going by so quick. I just have to keep telling myself not to rush it and savor every minute. Which is exactly what I want to do!!!

[Valmai]

Good luck - u must be so excited, we havent got our invites yet but i can imagine that sending them out means that ur gerrin real close, and are allowed to get even more excited!! Cant wait to see all urs come together!!
Take care
Valmai xxx

[AllyM1]

Amber- in your state does the marriage license expire? I wish I could have gotten mine a while ago to get it over with but they expire in 30 days if you don't get married.

How cool... We are getting married in (OMG!) 23 days and we have to go sometime soon because we couldn't get it any sooner than 30 days... =(

The last 3 months seems like a long time, but it goes by so fast. I remember when I had 4 months left and I was thinking, "It's so long from now.." Here I am down to 23 days and all I can think is, "**** where did all that time go to!"

Like Lacey said, savor it all...

[Amber818]

Amber- in your state does the marriage license expire? I wish I could have gotten mine a while ago to get it over with but they expire in 30 days if you don't get married.

How cool... We are getting married in (OMG!) 23 days and we have to go sometime soon because we couldn't get it any sooner than 30 days... =(

The last 3 months seems like a long time, but it goes by so fast. I remember when I had 4 months left and I was thinking, "It's so long from now.." Here I am down to 23 days and all I can think is, "**** where did all that time go to!"

Like Lacey said, savor it all...

Hello Ally! Yes, in Arizona marriage license expire a year after they are issued so we have time...LOL! I am glad we got that taken care of.

I know, I remember having 7 months and then before I knew it we are almost down to 2 months.

23 days...OMG! It will fly....you must be so friggin excited!

[Amber818]

Good luck - u must be so excited, we havent got our invites yet but i can imagine that sending them out means that ur gerrin real close, and are allowed to get even more excited!! Cant wait to see all urs come together!!
Take care
Valmai xxx

Thank you so much for posting on our journal!! I am so excited but I CAN wait...LOL!! I am so use to saying, "I can't wait!!" But I am going to exercise patience and enjoy all the planning!! Getting the invitations out is a HUGE step and one I am wholeheartedly looking forward to. My mom and I will defintiely keep you posted ; )

[MOB Karen]

When we mail out our invitations, our postage will have a wedding theme. Amber picked up some wedding stamps while she was at the post office. Here is what they look like. They are really pretty, and they have our color theme too!! How appropriate!! lol

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/stamps.jpg

[AngelinLove]

Everything looks awesome Amber!!! I was suprised to see that you guys are sending your invites out Monday. I feel like I am lagging behind. I just got mine yesterdaya nd still don't have my final guest list put together...I am getting married two weeks after you!!! I guess I better get a move on it!!!

[Amber818]

Everything looks awesome Amber!!! I was suprised to see that you guys are sending your invites out Monday. I feel like I am lagging behind. I just got mine yesterdaya nd still don't have my final guest list put together...I am getting married two weeks after you!!! I guess I better get a move on it!!!

Thank you so much, Angel!

Don't worry, Angel we are sending them out a bit early. We are not inviting a lot of people and at our venue we have a minimum number of people that must attend, so if we have a lot of people that can't make it we want to make sure we have enough time to invite more people. I hope that makes sense...LOL!

[Kacie_bride]

I think that makes perfect sense! I am going to send mine out 8 weeks ahead of time due to the holidays.

[Jopet]

Haha :bbmrgreen: cool even the stamps match!! I think that's cute.

[AngelinLove]

Yeah...we kinda have a similiar situation Amber!!! We have to pay fro 100 guests no matter what...and at $70.00 a person....that;s alot of wasted money if there are not 100 guests there...so I told Joel that no matter what I gotta do, there will be 100 people eating and drinking at this reception...LOL!!!

[Amber818]

Yeah...we kinda have a similiar situation Amber!!! We have to pay fro 100 guests no matter what...and at $70.00 a person....that;s alot of wasted money if there are not 100 guests there...so I told Joel that no matter what I gotta do, there will be 100 people eating and drinking at this reception...LOL!!!

Exactly!! Ours is going to be around 50-60 ppl, so we have to hit a minimum food and beverage of $3500 so at $67.00 dollars a head it shouldn't be too hard to hit the minimum but just in case I want to be prepared. Oh an dif you need two extra people my mom and I would be there in a flash....LOL!

[MOB Karen]

We have 99 days from today until Amber gets married!!! Wow!!! That is so cool!!! Yay!!!

[Kacie_bride]

99 bottles of beer on the wall. 99 bottles of beer. You take one down and pass it around 99 bottles of beer on the wall! LOL, I just thought of that song!

That is so cool that you have 99 days left! They will go so fast I'm sure! It is exciting!

[MOB Karen]

99 bottles of beer on the wall. 99 bottles of beer. You take one down and pass it around 99 bottles of beer on the wall! LOL, I just thought of that song!

That is so cool that you have 99 days left! They will go so fast I'm sure! It is exciting!

You're so funny, Kacie!! It's kind of cool to be in the double digits now. It's nothing but downhill from here!! lol

[LaceyinPgh]

The day that you go from triple to double digits in the best. I loved that day. Wait til it goes down to singles.

[MOB Karen]

The day that you go from triple to double digits in the best. I loved that day. Wait til it goes down to singles.

I know, Lacey, that sort of makes my stomach do a flip. That's going to be scary as hell in a really exciting sort of a way. lol

[Kacie_bride]

I can't wait for Amber's wedding. I think this wedding will be one of the prettiest weddings. All of your stuff is so nice. I just can't wait. (A little bit of me not being able to wait until her's is selfish because when her wedding is here, that means it's only 3 months until mine!)

[Amber818]

My mom and I were busy in the last couple of days. We got the bridal parties gifts ordered, and the bridesmaids shoes ordered. I will be paying the balance for the DJ, officiant, and salon this week so it s all coming together nicely!!

Final Song List - DONE
Jasons wedding band- DONE
BM Shoes - DONE
FG gift - DONE
RB Gift - DONE
Map - DONE
Marriage License - DONE
Cake Serving Set - DONE
Registry - DONE
DJ - DONE
Engagement Photos - DONE
Choose Wedding Date - DONE
Choose Bridal Party - DONE
Guest List - DONE
Wedding location - DONE
Reception location - DONE
Save the Date Magnets - DONE
Food - DONE
Chair Covers - DONE
Photographer - DONE
Florist - DONE
Wedding Cake - DONE
Wedding Gown - DONE
Veil - DONE
Tiara - DONE
Bridal Shoes - DONE
Bridal Jewelry - DONE
Groom Cufflinks - DONE
BM Gowns - DONE
BM Jewelry - DONE
MOB Dress - DONE
MOB Shoes - DONE
MOB Jewelry - DONE
FG Basket - DONE
RB Pillow - DONE
Unity Candle - DONE
Memorial Candle - DONE
Placecard Holders - DONE
Champagne Flutes - DONE
Guest Book - DONE
Guest Book Pen - DONE
Autograph Frame - DONE
Cameras - DONE
Favors - DONE
Fans - DONE
Invitations - DONE
Reply Cards - DONE
Mail Save the Dates - DONE
Reception Cards - DONE
Mother Daughter Song - DONE

[Amber818]

This list is just dwindling down!! YEAH!!

Bride wedding band- NOT DONE
Hair Stylist + trials - NOT DONE (chosen but not paid for)
Makeup Artist - NOT DONE (chosen but not paid for)
Officiant - NOT DONE
Menu - NOT DONE
Thank You Cards - NOT DONE
Honeymoon - NOT DONE
Bridal Shower - NOT DONE
Bridal Shower Invitations - NOT DONE
Bachelor Party - NOT DONE
Bachelorette Party - NOT DONE
Bachelorette Party Invitations - NOT DONE
Rehearsal Dinner - NOT DONE
Limousine - NOT DONE
Tuxedos - NOT DONE
Bridal Nails - NOT DONE
Rehearsal - NOT DONE
BM Fittings - NOT DONE
Mail Invitations - NOT DONE
Reception Seating Plan - NOT DONE (no cost)
Final Dinner Head Count - NOT DONE (no cost)
Bridal Gown Finishing - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Favors - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Fans - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Placecards - NOT DONE (no cost)
Put on Chair Covers - NOT DONE (no cost)
Get Married - NOT DONE (no cost)

[Amber818]

We ordered the following gifts yesterday, so we should get each one by June 9th.
Here is the picture of the BM Shoes. Needless to say, the BM's are really spoiled because, besides the shoes, we are also getting them BM jewelry and also they are getting their hair and makeup done on the day of the wedding.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/newshoes.jpg

We also ordered the RB Train Bank with Malachi's name engraved on top.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/rbgift.jpg

Finally, we ordered the FG jewelry set which comes in a white satin bag with Cambrea's name embroidered on it.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/flowerjewelry.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

You do have some spoiled BM'S!!!

[ikkin510]

Everything looks amazing! You and your mom have been very busy! I can't wait to see how everything turns out!!!! The day is going to be beautiful.

[MOB Karen]

Ok, it's official, our invitations were sent out today. We want to have them back by July 24th, so that we will still have time to mail out more if needed. How exciting!!

[AngelinLove]

Congratulations on getting those invites out!!! I am soooooo far from that point...I still need to configure a definite guest list. Anyways, good luck on getting them back in a timely manner.

[Kacie_bride]

Hip Hip hooray! You got your invites out! I can't wait until I mail mine out. I have not even ordered mine yet, but I will pretty soon I hope. Soon you'll be giving us an RSVP update. I bet you can't wait until you get the first reply back!

[Amber818]

What a big step! I am so glad that is done...now we just wait...LOL!

[LaceyinPgh]

On Thursday you will start to get your first RSVPs. We got 8 on the first day. It was the coolest thing ever. You realize at that point it is 100% real and there is no turning back. I will warn you though, at first you will probably get a lot of no responses but don't get discouraged. I found that the people who were 100% sure tey weren't going to be able to make it were the ones who got back to us first.

[Amber818]

Lacey, we are so friggin excited about everything. My mom and I were so excited on Saturday we were stuffing the maps, Response cards, and reception cards and just chuckling! I am very impatient so I am sure I will be the first to get aggrevated...LOL!

[Kacie_bride]

Who wouldn't want to come to your wedding! It is going to be fabulous!

How early did you start collecting addresses? And out of curiosity, how long do you think it took you to address them all?

[Amber818]

Kacie,
I first started getting addresses in March. I knew I wanted to get that out of the way. It was actually pretty easy for me most of it was done through email on my side. Jason, on the other hand, is a BIG procrastinator. I actually had to sit him down and make him call every single person he wanted to invite to get their addresses...MEN! My mom and MOH addressed the invites and it probably took them about 2 hours to do them all...my mom was very "by the book" with addressing the envelopes and all that jazz! My mom and I stuffed them and that took about an hour as well....we had fun though!

[Kacie_bride]

I guess I need to get on the ball and get some addresses. I am sending mine out in October so I have 4 months until I do that and I have 240 guests! I don't have more than about 5 or 6 addresses in my address book!

[Amber818]

According to Lacey, I should have my first RSVP's today!!! WOOHOO! I can't wait to find out....seems the clock is going so slow....

[Kacie_bride]

I hope you get some back! But if not today, maybe tomorrow!

[Kacie_bride]

Hey Amber, I was just looking at your ticker and tomorrow you start the 2 month 4 weeks count down! Don't you just love it when the month changes! I do!

[LaceyinPgh]

Well did you get any RSVPs? There isn't any point of me checking my mail anymore. All that fun is over. So I have to get my RSVP adrenaline rush through you! I need a hit, I have to know if you got any! :bbmrgreen:

[MOB Karen]

Well did you get any RSVPs? There isn't any point of me checking my mail anymore. All that fun is over. So I have to get my RSVP adrenaline rush through you! I need a hit, I have to know if you got any! :bbmrgreen:

Yes, Lacey, we got one RSVP back for two yes's. We are hoping to get more today!!

[LaceyinPgh]

Yes, Lacey, we got one RSVP back for two yes's. We are hoping to get more today!!
Yippeeeee!!!!!!!!! Isn't it exciting to see those little envelopes in your mail box? Words can't describe it! Wait until Amber's first UPS delviery from her registry arrives. That is fun too. Amber will soon learn the statement, "Packing peanuts are the bane of my existence!"

[Kacie_bride]

Yes, Lacey, we got one RSVP back for two yes's. We are hoping to get more today!!

Ohhh goodie! I'm excited for you!

[MOB Karen]

Ohhh goodie! I'm excited for you!

Yes, it was very exciting, Kacie, but we didn't get anything on Saturday.:( So today will be another big day waiting at the mailbox to see if there are any of those little itty bitty envelopes. lol

[Kacie_bride]

Well I hope you get some more yes.

[Amber818]

We hope so too, Kacie...it is so exciting getting them!!

[Amber818]

It looks like we got our first gifts from our registry...someone put $100 towards our honeymoon...$50 towards our Sunset Dinner Cruise and $50 towards A Romantic Candlelit dinner on the beach....wooohooo!

[Jenn060306]

It looks like we got our first gifts from our registry...someone put $100 towards our honeymoon...$50 towards our Sunset Dinner Cruise and $50 towards A Romantic Candlelit dinner on the beach....wooohooo!

WoooHoooo! That is so neat! I never even knew you could register to for a honeymoon. I hope you get them all so you can have a wonderful holiday!

[Kacie_bride]

Oh yes, it's become very popular here to do a honeymoon registry.

Congrats Amber! I hope you get lots of money toward your honeymoon!!!!

[AngelinLove]

Congratulations Amber...i hope that you get it all paid for and can just go and have a wonderfultime!!!!

[Amber818]

Thank you ladies!! I can't wait to see all the stuff people purchase.

[Amber818]

Honeymoon Room booked and paid for - DONE
Mail Invitations - DONE
Hair Stylist booked and paid for - DONE
Makeup Artist booked and paid for- DONE
Officiant - DONE
Final Song List - DONE
Jasons wedding band- DONE
BM Shoes - DONE
FG gift - DONE
RB Gift - DONE
Map - DONE
Marriage License - DONE
Cake Serving Set - DONE
Registry - DONE
DJ - DONE
Engagement Photos - DONE
Choose Wedding Date - DONE
Choose Bridal Party - DONE
Guest List - DONE
Wedding location - DONE
Reception location - DONE
Save the Date Magnets - DONE
Food - DONE
Chair Covers - DONE
Photographer - DONE
Florist - DONE
Wedding Cake - DONE
Wedding Gown - DONE
Veil - DONE
Tiara - DONE
Bridal Shoes - DONE
Bridal Jewelry - DONE
Groom Cufflinks - DONE
BM Gowns - DONE
BM Jewelry - DONE
MOB Dress - DONE
MOB Shoes - DONE
MOB Jewelry - DONE
FG Basket - DONE
RB Pillow - DONE
Unity Candle - DONE
Memorial Candle - DONE
Placecard Holders - DONE
Champagne Flutes - DONE
Guest Book - DONE
Guest Book Pen - DONE
Autograph Frame - DONE
Cameras - DONE
Favors - DONE
Fans - DONE
Invitations - DONE
Reply Cards - DONE
Mail Save the Dates - DONE
Reception Cards - DONE
Mother Daughter Song - DONE

[LaceyinPgh]

I looks like you have a lot done Amber (and Karen). It will be great to know it is all out of the way so that you can relax right before the big day. It won't be long now!

[Amber818]

Bride wedding band- NOT DONE
Menu - NOT DONE
Thank You Cards - NOT DONE
Honeymoon Flight- NOT DONE
Bridal Shower - NOT DONE
Bridal Shower Invitations - NOT DONE
Bachelor Party - NOT DONE
Bachelorette Party - NOT DONE
Bachelorette Party Invitations - NOT DONE
Rehearsal Dinner - NOT DONE
Limousine - NOT DONE
Tuxedos - NOT DONE
Bridal Nails - NOT DONE
Rehearsal - NOT DONE
BM Fittings - NOT DONE
Reception Seating Plan - NOT DONE (no cost)
Final Dinner Head Count - NOT DONE (no cost)
Bridal Gown Finishing - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Favors - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Fans - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Placecards - NOT DONE (no cost)
Put on Chair Covers - NOT DONE (no cost)
Get Married - NOT DONE (no cost)

[MOB Karen]

Wow!!! That NOT DONE list is getting really small, Amber!!! How exciting!!

[Amber818]

I looks like you have a lot done Amber (and Karen). It will be great to know it is all out of the way so that you can relax right before the big day. It won't be long now!

Hello Lacey!

How is married life?!?! Yes it is going by quick, but I am remembering to enjoy it. Thank you!!

[LaceyinPgh]

Hello Lacey!

How is married life?!?! Yes it is going by quick, but I am remembering to enjoy it. Thank you!!
Married life is fabulous. Although I have to say that not much has changed since my single days last month. But, now when annoying telemarketers call I don't get a little twinge of guilt saying that yes in fact I am Sean's wife and we would appreciate if you wouldn't call us with your :censored: offers.

[Amber818]

Married life is fabulous. Although I have to say that not much has changed since my single days last month. But, now when annoying telemarketers call I don't get a little twinge of guilt saying that yes in fact I am Sean's wife and we would appreciate if you wouldn't call us with your :censored: offers.

LOL!! That is hilarious!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Wow! It looks like everything is coming together nicely for you Ladies!! How many more days do you have left? Last time I saw your ticker I believe it said three months or so. The time is going to fly by, but you're going to have so much fun!! :)

[MOB Karen]

Wow! It looks like everything is coming together nicely for you Ladies!! How many more days do you have left? Last time I saw your ticker I believe it said three months or so. The time is going to fly by, but you're going to have so much fun!! :)

2 months, 18 days Yay!!

[AngelinLove]

The final countdown has begun!!!!LOL...I am right there with you ladies...Six days after Amber's wedding I get to get there as well!!! It really is getting so exciting huh?

[Amber818]

The final countdown has begun!!!!LOL...I am right there with you ladies...Six days after Amber's wedding I get to get there as well!!! It really is getting so exciting huh?

Angel,
It is absolutley crazy exciting! It seems like it is all coming together. One thing I am noticing closer and closer it gets more and more people want to be invited...I am like, "who invites themselves to someone's wedding?" JEEZ!! Other than that my mom and I are nuts with excitement.

[Amber818]

So all together we have had 11 people RSVP all Yes's....can anyone guess how many of those RSVP's are from my side...anyone...anyone...well let me just tell you a big fat whoping 0...not one person from my side friend/family has RSVP'd only Jason's side. I think it is funny and sad but I know it is still early on...just makes me chuckle....so I called my MOH and I was like can you send in your RSVP so I can have 2 RSVP's to Jason's 11...LOL...I think I am a little competitive...LOL!!

[Kacie_bride]

Don't worry Amber, most people will probably wait until the last minute to send their RSVPs back. Then you will probably have to get on the phone and call the others who did not RSVP. People need to realize how important RSVPs are. Geez.

[Amber818]

Don't worry Amber, most people will probably wait until the last minute to send their RSVPs back. Then you will probably have to get on the phone and call the others who did not RSVP. People need to realize how important RSVPs are. Geez.

I know...people...ugh!! LOL!!

[LaceyinPgh]

Angel,
It is absolutley crazy exciting! It seems like it is all coming together. One thing I am noticing closer and closer it gets more and more people want to be invited...I am like, "who invites themselves to someone's wedding?" JEEZ!! Other than that my mom and I are nuts with excitement.
I had a lady do that right as I was sending my invitations out! I ran into an old friend of my mom's at the mall one day. She ran over to me gushing about seeing our engagement announcement in the paper (6 months before) and how much she was looking forward to our wedding, blah, blah, blah. SHe totally invited herself. So my mom and I decided that with all the people there, 2 more wouldn't matter. We sent an invite to her and her daughter. They RSVP'd yes. She even called about a week beofre the wedding to tell me how excited they were and all that. Then, the wedding day arrived and BOOM!!! Neither one of them shower. I wasted two perfectly good salmon entrees! I was so mad.


As for no one on your side RSVPing, it was like that too when ours started to roll in. Sean's friends and family all got back to us, even my dad's friends and family got back to us. Not a single soul on my mom's side returned their RSVP card or their follow up phone call. By the way, we had to remind almost everyone in our wedding party to send in their cards.

[brewsells]

Angel,
It is absolutley crazy exciting! It seems like it is all coming together. One thing I am noticing closer and closer it gets more and more people want to be invited...I am like, "who invites themselves to someone's wedding?" JEEZ!! Other than that my mom and I are nuts with excitement.
I have noticed that too. Half my office thinks they get to come...

[MOB Karen]

So all together we have had 11 people RSVP all Yes's....can anyone guess how many of those RSVP's are from my side...anyone...anyone...well let me just tell you a big fat whoping 0...not one person from my side friend/family has RSVP'd only Jason's side. I think it is funny and sad but I know it is still early on...just makes me chuckle....so I called my MOH and I was like can you send in your RSVP so I can have 2 RSVP's to Jason's 11...LOL...I think I am a little competitive...LOL!!

LOL!!! You crack me up, Amber!!!

[MOB Karen]

I have noticed that too. Half my office thinks they get to come...

LOL, Holly!! Half of Amber's office is coming!! But not one of them have sent back their RSVP. LOL!!

[Kacie_bride]

Angel,
It is absolutley crazy exciting! It seems like it is all coming together. One thing I am noticing closer and closer it gets more and more people want to be invited...I am like, "who invites themselves to someone's wedding?" JEEZ!! Other than that my mom and I are nuts with excitement.

I have that same problem already! Everyone I know wants to be invited. I already have a guest list that has grown to about 260. I am hoping to only have about 200 peeps there. It's hard to tell someone that you are not inviting them.

[Amber818]

I had a lady do that right as I was sending my invitations out! I ran into an old friend of my mom's at the mall one day. She ran over to me gushing about seeing our engagement announcement in the paper (6 months before) and how much she was looking forward to our wedding, blah, blah, blah. SHe totally invited herself. So my mom and I decided that with all the people there, 2 more wouldn't matter. We sent an invite to her and her daughter. They RSVP'd yes. She even called about a week beofre the wedding to tell me how excited they were and all that. Then, the wedding day arrived and BOOM!!! Neither one of them shower. I wasted two perfectly good salmon entrees! I was so mad.


As for no one on your side RSVPing, it was like that too when ours started to roll in. Sean's friends and family all got back to us, even my dad's friends and family got back to us. Not a single soul on my mom's side returned their RSVP card or their follow up phone call. By the way, we had to remind almost everyone in our wedding party to send in their cards.

That is exactly what I am afraid of...all these people wanting to go for the sake of being invited but not showing up. Well it is really stressful that is sure!

[Amber818]

I didn't want to post this in Katie's journal but I wanted to answer you mom...
When I turned 18, it was legal to drink in Arizona. So I had one of those drunken birthdays then. I'm trying to think what I could do at 21 that I couldn't do at 18, but I don't think there was anything. For Amber, the legal drinking age was 21. I don't know if Amber went out and had a drunken birthday or not. I will have to ask her that.
Katie, you can always celebrate this weekend, just try to stay safe. :)

Oh..well I went out the night before my birthday at midnight...my friends drug me out...they called it my power hour...LOL! Then the next night I went out with a whole group of friends. It was quite the bash. I remember going to one bar where I had to lay on the bar and the bartender poured the shot down my mouth...good times!!! LOL...sorry to get off subject...but wanted to answer the question.

[LaceyinPgh]

I didn't want to post this in Katie's journal but I wanted to answer you mom...


Oh..well I went out the night before my birthday at midnight...my friends drug me out...they called it my power hour...LOL! Then the next night I went out with a whole group of friends. It was quite the bash. I remember going to one bar where I had to lay on the bar and the bartender poured the shot down my mouth...good times!!! LOL...sorry to get off subject...but wanted to answer the question.

But I'm betting your momma didn't want the answer.

[Amber818]

But I'm betting your momma didn't want the answer.

LOL...definitley had the shock factor...LOL!! But it was a blast...

[Kacie_bride]

I didn't want to post this in Katie's journal but I wanted to answer you mom...


Oh..well I went out the night before my birthday at midnight...my friends drug me out...they called it my power hour...LOL! Then the next night I went out with a whole group of friends. It was quite the bash. I remember going to one bar where I had to lay on the bar and the bartender poured the shot down my mouth...good times!!! LOL...sorry to get off subject...but wanted to answer the question.

Sounds pretty exciting!

[MOB Karen]

But I'm betting your momma didn't want the answer.

I could have gone the rest of my life without knowing that. Good lord, Amber!

[brewsells]

I could have gone the rest of my life without knowing that. Good lord, Amber!

You sound like my mom, Karen! She doesn't care what I do really, but doesn't always want to hear about it.

[LaceyinPgh]

I could have gone the rest of my life without knowing that. Good lord, Amber!
Sometimes I just tell my mother stuff to watch her twitch. Like, when she sent me to school in SHepherdstown, WV and thought I was spending all my time in school and doing good ladylike activities. Meanwhile I was in nightclubs in DC every weekend not giving a **** what I was going to wear to the spring lady's choice picnic.

[MOB Karen]

Sometimes I just tell my mother stuff to watch her twitch. Like, when she sent me to school in SHepherdstown, WV and thought I was spending all my time in school and doing good ladylike activities. Meanwhile I was in nightclubs in DC every weekend not giving a **** what I was going to wear to the spring lady's choice picnic.


LOL!! You're such a rebel, Lacey!!!

[MOB Karen]

You sound like my mom, Karen! She doesn't care what I do really, but doesn't always want to hear about it.

That was why I didn't really want to go to Amber's bachelorette party. I love living in blissful ignorance as far as my kids are concerned! What I don't know, won't hurt me!

[brewsells]

That was why I didn't really want to go to Amber's bachelorette party. I love living in blissful ignorance as far as my kids are concerned! What I don't know, won't hurt me!

Oh, I'm not saying my Mom doesn't like to participate in some of the things I have done. She is more of a partyer than I am... I just don't think she always likes to know everything. Mostly things from when I was in high school. (I tell her anyway, though)

[Amber818]

I could have gone the rest of my life without knowing that. Good lord, Amber!

Ok, Ms. Goodie Two Shoes!

[Amber818]

Sounds pretty exciting!

From what I can remember, Kacie...it was a blast!!!

[MOB Karen]

Oh, I'm not saying my Mom doesn't like to participate in some of the things I have done. She is more of a partyer than I am... I just don't think she always likes to know everything. Mostly things from when I was in high school. (I tell her anyway, though)

Amber818 agrees: Me too...plus anything that I have done...has to pale in comparison to her partying days!! LOL!


Amber Dawn Malloy, No, you did not say that! Who do you think you're talking about, Missy?!?!? It couldn't possibly be your dear Mother.

[MOB Karen]

From what I can remember, Kacie...it was a blast!!!

How the hell could you remember it, Amber? :bbconfused:

[MOB Karen]

Ok, Ms. Goodie Two Shoes!

I'm Ms. Goodie Two Shoes just because I would prefer not to know that my daughter laid on the bar while the bartender poured booze down her throat? Ok, I hope your daughter shares all these little juicy tidbits with you too! :bbconfused:

[cowboysbride]

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!! Amber I have to say I have been hoohaaing about this one...you're gonna give your dear mom a heart attack!

I am ROLLING LAUGHING about this...Karen just be glad she didn't do the belly shots...I had the bartender pour tequila in my navel...then a complete stranger licked salt off my belly and took a bite of lime from my hand and then sucked "ta kill ya" outta my belly button! I hear ya on the GOOD TIMES Amber!


Thank God I grew up and would NEVER think of doing that again (insert fascitious tone here....;) :bblol: )!

[Kacie_bride]

I'm not a big party girl anymore. I think I got it out of my system from the time I was 18 until I was about 22. Most of that had to do with Justin graduating from college and then we moved away from Huntsville. The bar we used to call our second home wasn't 5 minutes away anymore. And to there seemed to be better things for me to do with my time.

[MOB Karen]

Ok, I admit I had my day,:beer: but my day is long past. Amber is 24 years old and I am 50, and as far as partying is concerned, I can't keep up with her. Since I am an idiot sometimes, I have tried to.:drunk: But frankly, I don't want to anymore. And Amber knows it.
If I try to keep up, I am so sick the next day that I wish I would die.:buck: And it is so hard for me to recover from it. I don't bounce back like I used to.
I know there are some people who are still partying hard at 50, but I'm not one of them. I'm not in the perfect health, and it makes that kind of life hard for me to enjoy anymore. I know Amber wishes that her Mother wouldn't get old, but the reality is that I am and some things (such as partying) have lost the thrill for me.
That being said, I do want Amber to enjoy her youth and party like a rock star. Only I don't want to actually know about all of it, because worrying about my kids puts even more years on me. :smile:

[LaceyinPgh]

Ok, I admit I had my day,:beer: but my day is long past. Amber is 24 years old and I am 50, and as far as partying is concerned, I can't keep up with her. Since I am an idiot sometimes, I have tried to.:drunk: But frankly, I don't want to anymore. And Amber knows it.
If I try to keep up, I am so sick the next day that I wish I would die.:buck: And it is so hard for me to recover from it. I don't bounce back like I used to.
I know there are some people who are still partying hard at 50, but I'm not one of them. I'm not in the perfect health, and it makes that kind of life hard for me to enjoy anymore. I know Amber wishes that her Mother wouldn't get old, but the reality is that I am and some things (such as partying) have lost the thrill for me.
That being said, I do want Amber to enjoy her youth and party like a rock star. Only I don't want to actually know about all of it, because worrying about my kids puts even more years on me. :smile:

Karen, I'm 27 and can't party worth a **** anymore. After two drinks I am tired not buzzed. Bars are loud and smelly and full of drunk idiots. Anymore I jsut want to go out to a nice dinner, maybe have glass of wine then see a movie, show, ect. And I want my night to wrap up by 11 so I can be at home in bed. You should come and hang out with me.

[MOB Karen]

Karen, I'm 27 and can't party worth a **** anymore. After two drinks I am tired not buzzed. Bars are loud and smelly and full of drunk idiots. Anymore I jsut want to go out to a nice dinner, maybe have glass of wine then see a movie, show, ect. And I want my night to wrap up by 11 so I can be at home in bed. You should come and hang out with me.

Definitely, Lacey, I was thinking that same thing in another thread. Lacey eats really well, and now I find out that she doesn't want to party hard anymore. Dinner, wine, and a movie sounds absolutely divine to me. One thing about wrapping it up at 11pm though... could I go out to the car at 10pm, and just wait for you there? My eyes won't stay open past 10pm. lol

[Kacie_bride]

Karen, I'm 27 and can't party worth a **** anymore. After two drinks I am tired not buzzed. Bars are loud and smelly and full of drunk idiots. Anymore I jsut want to go out to a nice dinner, maybe have glass of wine then see a movie, show, ect. And I want my night to wrap up by 11 so I can be at home in bed. You should come and hang out with me.

I'm 2 months shy of being 24 and that is how I am.

[AngelinLove]

I have an occasional party night, but very occasional. After a few drinks I am usually tired and ready for bed, so don't you worry at all that you are not a partier Karen...you lasted way past alot of around here...lol!!!

[MOB Karen]

Well, Amber & I have just got back from her trial updo, and we love it!! And I have pictures!!! Please let us know what you guys think, I know that will be important to Amber. :smile:

The first picture I took was the back when Angela got through with the Amber's curls. The hair ornaments aren't in yet. When we do it for real on Sept. 9, Angela will put the tiara arms under Amber's hair so you won't see it like you can here.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/backnotdone.jpg

This is Amber with the front not done yet, but the back is done and the tiara is on. She was telling me not to take her picture because it's not done, but I told her I wanted to document everything for the girls at Onewed. I'm always thinking about you guys!! LOL!! That is Angela, our hairdresser, in the white shirt.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/frontnotdone.jpg

This one is Angela spraying Amber after she finished with the front.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/donefront.jpg

One more post to follow...

[MOB Karen]

This is Amber with the front finished and the back finished with the hair ornaments included. Isn't she beautiful?!?!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/closeup.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/curlyback.jpg

And the final one is Amber with her veil on as the finished bride-to-be.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/withveil.jpg

[WhiskeyGirl]

Looks great!! You are going to make a beautiful bride Amber!! :)

[hummingbird521]

It looks really beautiful amber. I love it.

[AngelinLove]

It really looks fabulous...and seeing the pics with your hair done and tiara and veil, just makes it seem soooo much more real!!! Did you get a trial done to Karen? If so do you have pics too? Thanks for thinking of us Karen!!!

[MOB Karen]

It really looks fabulous...and seeing the pics with your hair done and tiara and veil, just makes it seem soooo much more real!!! Did you get a trial done to Karen? If so do you have pics too? Thanks for thinking of us Karen!!!

No, just the bride got one done for free. I would've had to pay for mine, and I didn't want to do that. But I looked at pictures for mine and I am really getting a good idea of what I want, and when I find a really good picture that illustrates the perfect updo for me, I will post it. Thanks so much, Angel!!

[MOB Karen]

Not only did we get Amber's Trial Bridal Updo done today, but we ordered the tuxedoes for the wedding as well! We got them at After Hours Formalwear. We are so happy to have this done!!!

This is Jason's vest and tie. It's an ivory satin Tommy Hilfiger. Won't it look great with Amber's dress? We need to get a picture of Amber in her dress. lol
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/ivoryvest.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/allfront.jpg

This will be the groomsmen's vest and tie. They will be the black satin Tommy Hilfiger. And all the men got the 2-button notch collar tuxedos.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/blackvest.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/tuxedopick.jpg

[Amber818]

This one is Angela spraying Amber after she finished with the front.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/donefront.jpg

One more post to follow...

I don't know what everyone else thinks but it looks like I had a few too many cocktails in this pic...LOL!!

[Amber818]

Well...it is official today I got my first two RSVP's for my side...WOOHOO...well it was my MOH and her boyfriend...and yes I had to call her to make her send it back but we have them...YEAH!!!!!!

[Amber818]

Tuxedos - DONE
Bride Hair trial - DONE
Honeymoon Room booked and paid for - DONE
Mail Invitations - DONE
Hair Stylist booked and paid for - DONE
Makeup Artist booked and paid for- DONE
Officiant - DONE
Final Song List - DONE
Jasons wedding band- DONE
BM Shoes - DONE
FG gift - DONE
RB Gift - DONE
Map - DONE
Marriage License - DONE
Cake Serving Set - DONE
Registry - DONE
DJ - DONE
Engagement Photos - DONE
Choose Wedding Date - DONE
Choose Bridal Party - DONE
Guest List - DONE
Wedding location - DONE
Reception location - DONE
Save the Date Magnets - DONE
Food - DONE
Chair Covers - DONE
Photographer - DONE
Florist - DONE
Wedding Cake - DONE
Wedding Gown - DONE
Veil - DONE
Tiara - DONE
Bridal Shoes - DONE
Bridal Jewelry - DONE
Groom Cufflinks - DONE
BM Gowns - DONE
BM Jewelry - DONE
MOB Dress - DONE
MOB Shoes - DONE
MOB Jewelry - DONE
FG Basket - DONE
RB Pillow - DONE
Unity Candle - DONE
Memorial Candle - DONE
Placecard Holders - DONE
Champagne Flutes - DONE
Guest Book - DONE
Guest Book Pen - DONE
Autograph Frame - DONE
Cameras - DONE
Favors - DONE
Fans - DONE
Invitations - DONE
Reply Cards - DONE
Mail Save the Dates - DONE
Reception Cards - DONE
Mother Daughter Song - DONE

[Amber818]

Bride wedding band- NOT DONE
Menu - NOT DONE
Thank You Cards - NOT DONE
Honeymoon Flight- NOT DONE
Bridal Shower - NOT DONE
Bridal Shower Invitations - NOT DONE
Bachelor Party - NOT DONE
Bachelorette Party - NOT DONE
Bachelorette Party Invitations - NOT DONE
Rehearsal Dinner - NOT DONE
Limousine - NOT DONE
Bridal Nails - NOT DONE
Rehearsal - NOT DONE
BM Fittings - NOT DONE
Reception Seating Plan - NOT DONE (no cost)
Final Dinner Head Count - NOT DONE (no cost)
Bridal Gown Finishing - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Favors - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Fans - NOT DONE (no cost)
Drop off Placecards - NOT DONE (no cost)
Put on Chair Covers - NOT DONE (no cost)
Get Married - NOT DONE (no cost)

[ikkin510]

Amber, first off you look fabulous with your hair done!!! I love it!!! And the tuxes look like they will be perfect with yours and you BM dress. Your wedding is going to be wonderful. Great job Amber and Karen! O, and I'm loving how short you TO-DO list is getting. It will be down to nothing except GET MARRIED in no time!

[MOB Karen]

I don't know what everyone else thinks but it looks like I had a few too many cocktails in this pic...LOL!!

Yes, Amber, I have to agree, you do look like you are about "3 sheets to the wind." I just realized I have no idea what that means, other than drunk. LOL!!

[Kacie_bride]

Amber looks so beautiful!! I really like her hair! I can't wait until the big day and then we'll see the whole ensamble together! It is going to be to die for!

[LaceyinPgh]

Amber the hair looks fabulous. I was looking at your tuxes, I think your gms got the same ones that we had on our guys. Are you getting more excited yet?

[MOB Karen]

Yes, Amber, I have to agree, you do look like you are about "3 sheets to the wind." I just realized I have no idea what that means, other than drunk. LOL!!

Amber818 agrees: It is funny how you can say things 100 times, but when you actually write them down they do not make any sense...LOL!!


That is exactly how it felt when I was writing it down. I have said it so many times. Ok, I looked it up and this is what I found...

"The phrase dates to 1821. The sheet is a reference to a rope on a sailboat. To have a sheet loose in the wind is bad seamanship, to have three loose means you are not capable of controlling the boat. Occasionally you will see one sheet to the wind meaning half-drunk."

[MOB Karen]

Originally Posted by MOB Karen
Yes, Amber, I have to agree, you do look like you are about "3 sheets to the wind." I just realized I have no idea what that means, other than drunk. LOL!!



Amber818 agrees: It is funny how you can say things 100 times, but when you actually write them down they do not make any sense...LOL!!


That is exactly how it felt when I was writing it down. I have said it so many times. Ok, I looked it up and this is what I found...

"The phrase dates to 1821. The sheet is a reference to a rope on a sailboat. To have a sheet loose in the wind is bad seamanship, to have three loose means you are not capable of controlling the boat. Occasionally you will see one sheet to the wind meaning half-drunk."

I found some more literal meanings of sayings and expressions that are kind of cool.

bless you/god bless you - customary expression said to someone after sneezing - the main origin is that sneezing was believed in medieval times to be associated with vulnerability to evil, notably that sneezing expelled a person's soul, thus enabling the devil to steal the soul or to enter the body and take possession of it.



bite the bullet - do or decide to do something very difficult - before the development of anesthetics, wounded soldiers would be given a bullet to bite while being operated on, so as not to scream with pain.

cake walk, piece of cake/takes the cake - easy task/wins (the prize) - from the tradition of giving cakes as prizes in rural competitions. The tradition in USA slavery states when slaves or free descendents would walk in a procession in pairs around a cake at a social gathering or party, the most graceful pair being awarded the cake as a prize.

caught red-handed - caught in the act of doing something wrong, or immediately afterwards with evidence showing, so that denial is pointless - the expression 'caught red-handed' has kept a consistent meaning for well over a hundred years. It's based simply on the metaphor of a murderer being caught with blood still on their hands.

close but no cigar - narrowly failing to get something right or win - from early USA slot machines which used to give a cigar as a prize.

cold turkey - withdrawal effects from abruptly ending a dependency such as drugs or alcohol - the expression seems to have been first used in this sense in the 1950's and appeared in the dictionary of American slang in 1960. The cold turkey expression is a metaphor for the cold sweat condition, and particularly the effect on the sufferer's skin, experienced during dependency withdrawal. (during narcotic drug withdrawal, the skin of the patient becomes sweaty, pale and nodular - like the skin of a plucked turkey.)

condom - birth control sheath - a scientific approach to birth control is not a recent practice; Latin writer Pliny the Elder advocated the use of sticky cedar gum as early as the 1st century, and the Romans were using sheaths of various descriptions before then. The condom however takes its name from the Earl of Condom, personal physician to Charles II, who recommended its use to the king as a precaution against syphilis in the second half of the 17th century.

cried all the way to the bank - financially successful despite apparent problems - a frequent quote by the pianist entertainer Liberace from 1950's and 60's, in response to questions about hostility he experienced from critics.


good-bye - originally a contraction of 'God be with ye (you)'; 'God' developed into 'good', in the same style as good day, good evening, etc.; 'good be with ye' would have meant 'may you fare well'.



hang out - to frequent or be found at - sounds like a recent expression but it's 1830's or earlier, originally meant 'where one lives and works' from the custom of hanging a sign of occupation or trade outside a shop or business, as pubs still do.

go to hell in a hand-basket - evolved from the metaphors of a person's decapitated head being in a (small) hand-basket, which fits the association with beheading and the guillotine, suggesting that the victim has been bad in some way and therefore loses their head and deserves to go to hell.


home sweet home - sentimental expression of home - from American John Howard Payne's words for the 1823 opera, The Maid of Milan, the song's word's are ''Be it never so humble, there's no place like home'.

honeymoon - holiday after marriage - derived from the practice of the ancient Teutons, Germanic people of the 2nd century BC, who drank 'hydromel' (honey wine) for a 'moon' (thirty days) after marriage. Supposedly Attila the Hun drank so much hydromel at his wedding feast that he died.

kill with kindness - from the story of how Draco met his death, supposedly by being smothered and suffocated by caps and cloaks thrown onto him at the theatre of Aegina, from spectators showing their appreciation of him, 590 BC.

kiss it better - the custom of kissing someone where injured - originates from the practice of sucking poison from a wound or venomous bite.

waiting for the other shoe to drop - awaiting the inevitable - the expression is mid-to-late 20th century, and based on the metaphor of living in an apartment beneath someone (occupying the floor above) who has a habit of removing their shoes or boots before getting into bed, while sitting on the edge of the bed, dropping each shoe or boot with a thud onto the floor, disturbing the occupant(s) in the room below. The analogy is typically embroidered for extra effect by the the fact that the person dropping the boots goes to bed late, or returns from shift-work in the early hours, thereby creating maximum upset to the victims below.

sour grapes - when someone is critical of something unobtainable - from Aesop's fable about the fox who tried unsuccessfully to reach some grapes, and upon giving up says they were sour anyway.

[Amber818]

Holy cow...those are friggin great!! I was sitting here saying...."really??" LOL!!

[MOB Karen]

Holy cow...those are friggin great!! I was sitting here saying...."really??" LOL!!

That was the affect that I was going for, Amber!! LOL!!

[MOB Karen]

We finally have taken pictures of Amber actually wearing her wedding dress! Amber came over to my house today, put on her dress, and we started taking pictures!

The first one is the full frontal picture of Amber.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/anotherfullfront.jpg

This one is the full back picture of Amber where you can see her whole train.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/fullback.jpg

Here is the close-up of the front of Amber's dress.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/closehands.jpg

This one is a close-up of the back of Amber's dress.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/amberback.jpg

One more post to follow...

[MOB Karen]

Here is one where you can see her beautiful jewelry.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/amberclose.jpg

Here is another full length front picture.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/fullfront.jpg

Here are 2 close-ups.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/anotherclose.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/andstillanother.jpg

[hummingbird521]

Amber, you look great in your dress. It is truly beautiful and you look beautiful in it. like the jewelry too.

[rainbowtreat]

OK because of my crazy life since my wedding I have not had the time to look through every onese journals. Yours was first and I have to say your hair looks so awsome. And I love you dress. I can't wait to see the pictures of your day. Your going to be so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[AngelinLove]

You look sooooo beautiful!!! It is sooo exciting to see pictures of everyone in their dresses!!! It looks fabulous!!!

[StaceyMc]

The hair and dress are absolutely beautiful! You look stunning - I hope someone takes a picture of Jason's face when he first sees you!!!

[LaceyinPgh]

**** girl! You look good!

[WhiskeyGirl]

YOu look wonderful!! I can't wait to see pics from your special day!! :)

[Jopet]

Ohh wow you look great in your dress!! And your hair is beautiful too. :D

[Amber818]

Thank you Ladies! My mom and I had a blast...

[Amber818]

I just got a phone call from my MOH Shannon...she entered into a drawing and won a chocolate fountain service for up to 100 guests...OMG!!! She said there was lots of stuff to choose from but she wanted that for me...awe...so I am not sure if my venue will allow an outside chocolate fountain I will have to ask my wedding coordinator. If they will not allow it we will use the chocolate fountain my MOH won at my bridal shower. We were planning on having a chocolate fountain at the wedding but it would be great if we could save the $400 and use the one Shannon won...we will see...

[Kacie_bride]

Oh goodie! I hope you can use it!

[LaceyinPgh]

I just got a phone call from my MOH Shannon...she entered into a drawing and won a chocolate fountain service for up to 100 guests...OMG!!! She said there was lots of stuff to choose from but she wanted that for me...awe...so I am not sure if my venue will allow an outside chocolate fountain I will have to ask my wedding coordinator. If they will not allow it we will use the chocolate fountain my MOH won at my bridal shower. We were planning on having a chocolate fountain at the wedding but it would be great if we could save the $400 and use the one Shannon won...we will see...
My venue had a chocolate fountain. But they wanted 10 per person for it. So, I shopped around and found one for $500 total. I called my venue and told them that they had two choices, they could match the price or allow me to bring in an outside contractor. (The key is that I didn't ask, I told.) What I didn't tell them was that the outside contractor's chocolate sucked. Well, the venue called me back the next day saying thatt they were willing to match the price, no questions asked. So I actually got superb chocolate and dipping items. I suggest you call the venue, tell them that you won a chocolate fountain at a bridal show and either they can allow that company to come in and set up or match their price (free). They will let you bring it in because they won't want to lose the money just in the set up and dipping items let alone the chocolate.

[brewsells]

Amber, you look beautiful in your dress!! I love it. I love the way you chose to wear your hair too. Your hairdresser did a great job. I can't wait to see pictures of the big day!

[cowboysbride]

SMOKIN'! Your look great, hair looks perfect and the jewelry is beautiful!

[countrygirl]

Hey Amber, I know this is a bit after the fact, but your trial pic looks beauiful..You are going to look amazing!!!!

[Amber818]

Thank you so much!

[countrygirl]

I think I need to start playing to see what I want to do!!!

[usahgrad]

WOW! Amber...you look amazing in your dress! You're so close that soon we'll be seeing pictures of you in your dress with a bouquet and a hubby! YAY! That's so exciting!

[septemberbride06]

Hey, my wedding is also September 9, 2006. I am so much further behind you though. You are very lucky you have such a wonderful mother to help you.

Tiffany

[theweddinghelper]

I just now seen this page so I wanted to put my 2 cents in! :)
In my opinion, I doubt anyone will forget to take anything home! At my wedding and a couple of others I was in, people were taking EVERYTHING and anything! and if someone left their stuff on the table for a min. someone took it!!! It's ok to want favors and remembrances but **** people!!! LOL!
N e ways It looks like your wedding will be great Amber! You and your mom have good taste.


We have these favors which are clear plastic miniature oriental take out containers that we are going to fill with dark and light purple M&M's, which will be printed with Jason & Amber on one side and Sept 9, 2006 on the other. They cost a fortune but they are so worth it. We have a lavender bow with these tags which will say "Thank You!" We already have them and they are adorable!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/favors.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Favorhangtags.jpg

And we will have these placecards with the guest names and table number ready for pick up when our guests arrive. They just have to find their tables. We hope they remember to take these frames and their favors home. I have a feeling that some people will forget. I can just see it now, us having to eat tons of purple M&M's and trying to find miniature pictures to put in all our mini frames. Oh well....
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Placecardholders.jpg

More to come tomorrow. I have to go to bed because I have to work tomorrow. Please let me know what you think so far. Thanks!

[MOB Karen]

N e ways It looks like your wedding will be great Amber! You and your mom have good taste.

Thanks, Christian!! It will be under two months soon. Now that is scary for me, but Amber is so happy! And that's all that really matters to me. :p

[MOB Karen]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/chocfountain.jpgIt's official!! We are having a chocolate fountain at Amber's wedding. Amber's MOH won it in a contest, but we didn't think our country club would let us have it. Amber was going to ask Anna, the wedding coordinator, if it was ok. But after Amber read Lacey's post about not asking her, but telling her we are going to use it, that's exactly what Amber did. She wrote Anna that she won a chocolate fountain, and we just needed to know how we go about setting it up. Anna wrote back, that as long as they provided everything, she saw no problem with it. Well, they provide everything and we are having it!! How cool is that? Thank you to Lacey for that one, and to Amber's wonderful MOH, Shannon!:D

[Amber818]

I just got word that everything is planned for the Bachlorette Party night! I think it is going to be a friggin blast. Everyone is pretty "hush, hush" about it but from what I can decipher it involves a party bus, and a hotel room...hmmmm....I still have to tell Jason I will be staying out all night that night...we'll see how that goes ; )

[LaceyinPgh]

I just got word that everything is planned for the Bachlorette Party night! I think it is going to be a friggin blast. Everyone is pretty "hush, hush" about it but from what I can decipher it involves a party bus, and a hotel room...hmmmm....I still have to tell Jason I will be staying out all night that night...we'll see how that goes ; )

That is right, party like rocker stars. Just remember to pack your own aspirin and bottles of water because you don't have personal assistants to remember them for you.

Have a blast Amber and Karen (if you are going too).

[AngelinLove]

It is really awesome that you guys are having a chocolate fountain.....I want one sooooo bad, but can't afford it. It is great that your MOH won it...how exciting. Your Bachelorette Party sounds awesome too Amber...have a blast!!!!

[MOB Karen]

My Mother fixed the tear in Amber's dress, so now, on Tuesday 7/4/06, we're going to drop it off at Group USA so that they can fix any flaws that we reported when we bought the dress. Such as beading coming off or already off, embroidery coming loose, and stuff like that. Then next month, we will drop it off to be cleaned and pressed. Then the dress will be ready to go for Amber's wedding. :)

[MOB Karen]

That is right, party like rocker stars. Just remember to pack your own aspirin and bottles of water because you don't have personal assistants to remember them for you.

Have a blast Amber and Karen (if you are going too).

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_1_104v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)Oh yeah, Lacey, not only am I going, but my sister Jody is going as well. Now that's a double-edged sword, because Jody doesn't drink. So she will be able to remember the night, where us "rock stars" probably won't remember it as well. So, if this bachelorette party goes off as planned, we will have Jody to recall all the little details for us! Sometimes that's not such a good thing. Maybe we need to rethink that one. ;) This is going to be one fun night out with the girls!!!
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_4_7.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)

[LaceyinPgh]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_1_104v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)Oh yeah, Lacey, not only am I going, but my sister Jody is going as well. Now that's a double-edged sword, because Jody doesn't drink. So she will be able to remember the night, where us "rock stars" probably won't remember it as well. So, if this bachelorette party goes off as planned, we will have Jody to recall all the little details for us! Sometimes that's not such a good thing. Maybe we need to rethink that one. ;) This is going to be one fun night out with the girls!!!
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_4_7.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)

As someone who has been in that situation many, many, many more times than she cares to recount; it is usually best to not have a memory of it. Sometimes it is better not to know. Also, photographic evidence of behavior is great if you are prosecuting attorney but not a party guest.

[hummingbird521]

Love the chocolate fountain. That idea is so neat. And the bachelorette party sounds great as well. Have a blast at it.

[MOB Karen]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/chocfountain.jpgIt's official!! We are having a chocolate fountain at Amber's wedding. Amber's MOH won it in a contest, but we didn't think our country club would let us have it. Amber was going to ask Anna, the wedding coordinator, if it was ok. But after Amber read Lacey's post about not asking her, but telling her we are going to use it, that's exactly what Amber did. She wrote Anna that she won a chocolate fountain, and we just needed to know how we go about setting it up. Anna wrote back, that as long as they provided everything, she saw no problem with it. Well, they provide everything and we are having it!! How cool is that? Thank you to Lacey for that one, and to Amber's wonderful MOH, Shannon!:D


I went to their website, and these are the Dippers! Yum!

Strawberries*
Bananas*
Marshmellows
Maraschino Cherries
Brownies
Rice Krispy Treats
Cream Puffs
Graham Cracker Sticks
Cookie Sticks
Pound Cake
Pretzels
Caramels
And More
*If seasonally available

Lacey, I know you didn't get to partake of this as much as you had wanted to, but do you remember which were the most popular, and which were the most unpopular dippers?

[LaceyinPgh]

I went to their website, and these are the Dippers! Yum!

Strawberries*
Bananas*
Marshmellows
Maraschino Cherries
Brownies
Rice Krispy Treats
Cream Puffs
Graham Cracker Sticks
Cookie Sticks
Pound Cake
Pretzels
Caramels
And More
*If seasonally available

Lacey, I know you didn't get to partake of this as much as you had wanted to, but do you remember which were the most popular, and which were the most unpopular dippers?

I never even saw my chocolate fountain so I have no idea. I have a picture of it and I can see strawberries, marshmallows, and Oreos on little platters. But that is just the one side. I can't see what was on the front or the other side.

[MOB Karen]

I never even saw my chocolate fountain so I have no idea. I have a picture of it and I can see strawberries, marshmallows, and Oreos on little platters. But that is just the one side. I can't see what was on the front or the other side.

How sad! I know Amber is not going to let that happen! LOL!!

[AngelinLove]

Well...if I were gonna pick the dippers I would go with marshmallows, brownie bites, rice krispie treats, pretzels, and caramels..and maybe another fruit!!!

[Kacie_bride]

I would think the strawberries might be the most popular dippers. That is what I would use to dip! It looks so good! I am glad you get to use it! By the way, when is the bachelorette party? It sounds so cool.

[MOB Karen]

I would think the strawberries might be the most popular dippers. That is what I would use to dip! It looks so good! I am glad you get to use it! By the way, when is the bachelorette party? It sounds so cool.

Strawberries are the first thing Amber said she wanted dipped. We haven't decided on the others though. The bachelorette party is 8/26/06 and the bridal shower is 8/5/06. We're really excited about both. Thanks, Kacie!!

[MOB Karen]

OMG, I just counted our days, and we only have 68 days left until Amber's wedding. That is going to go by so fast! Oooooooh, scary..........

[Amber818]

How sad! I know Amber is not going to let that happen! LOL!!

You know me well...I can just see it now.

My photographer: "Amber, I need you for some pictures with your family."
Amber: "Screw them, there is flowing chocolate over there!!"

[AngelinLove]

You know me well...I can just see it now.

My photographer: "Amber, I need you for some pictures with your family."
Amber: "Screw them, there is flowing chocolate over there!!"


LOL....that would be me...don't even try and stand between a woman and her chocolate. If I remember correctly Lacey has stated in the past that she is not really a chocolate person...so that's the only reason I can see that would have stood in her way..lol!!!

[MOB Karen]

LOL....that would be me...don't even try and stand between a woman and her chocolate. If I remember correctly Lacey has stated in the past that she is not really a chocolate person...so that's the only reason I can see that would have stood in her way..lol!!!

I don't think there are too many people, who stood between Lacey and something she wanted, that lived to tell about it. LOL!

[MOB Karen]

You know me well...I can just see it now.

My photographer: "Amber, I need you for some pictures with your family."
Amber: "Screw them, there is flowing chocolate over there!!"

LOL! Can you imagine someone pulling you away and not even letting you see it? I'm like, "People, helloooo, Amber has killed for less."

[LaceyinPgh]

LOL....that would be me...don't even try and stand between a woman and her chocolate. If I remember correctly Lacey has stated in the past that she is not really a chocolate person...so that's the only reason I can see that would have stood in her way..lol!!!
I'm not a big chocolate person. Besides I was way too distracted by that martii bar to worry about chocolate. That, and I got tired of hearing, DO YOU WANT CHOCOLATE ON THAT DRESS!!?? Like next I was going to be digging the dress out to wear again or something?

[LaceyinPgh]

I don't think there are too many people, who stood between Lacey and something she wanted, that lived to tell about it. LOL!
There aren't.

[Amber818]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MOB Karen]

This is what I want my hair to look like for Amber's wedding. I sent it to our hairdresser, and she said to just come with clean, straight hair, and she will do it. It is a french braid, with curls on top, and a few ringlets falling down too. Also, I will scatter sparklies in it too. I love it!!
http://image64.webshots.com/64/7/29/36/2903729360093859426msZbDY_ph.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2903729360093859426msZbDY#)

[WhiskeyGirl]

This is what I want my hair to look like for Amber's wedding. I sent it to our hairdresser, and she said to just come with clean, straight hair, and she will do it. It is a french braid, with curls on top, and a few ringlets falling down too. Also, I will scatter sparklies in it too. I love it!!
http://image64.webshots.com/64/7/29/36/2903729360093859426msZbDY_ph.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2903729360093859426msZbDY#)

I can't see it! But i'm not sure if it's just my computer or what it is!! lol

[Amber818]

I can't see the pic mom??!?!!? Can anyone else see it?

[MOB Karen]

I can't see the pic mom??!?!!? Can anyone else see it?

I can't get into photobucket so I was trying something else, I guess that didn't work.

[MOB Karen]

I can't see the pic mom??!?!!? Can anyone else see it?

How about this? The reason I am asking is because I can see it fine here, even when I preview it.

http://image64.webshots.com/64/7/29/36/2903729360093859426msZbDY_ph.jpg

[ikkin510]

I've seen the picture fine each time. I love the do!! It looks great. Can't wait to see the pictures of it on you!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I still can't see it actually! lol

[MOB Karen]

I've seen the picture fine each time. I love the do!! It looks great. Can't wait to see the pictures of it on you!

Thank you, Nikki!! I loved it too! I am going to try to work on it some more and see if I can get it to let everybody see it. :)

[MOB Karen]

I still can't see it actually! lol

Thanks for letting me know, Shawna, I'm trying something else now.

[katieandalex]

Hey chicas! I love the plans so far! Everything is so elegant! I can't wait to see the pictures of all of it done. Amber-You are so luck to have a mom like you do! :) Oh, and your bridal shower is the same day as mine!!!

[MOB Karen]

Hey chicas! I love the plans so far! Everything is so elegant! I can't wait to see the pictures of all of it done. Amber-You are so luck to have a mom like you do! :) Oh, and your bridal shower is the same day as mine!!!


Thank you, Katie!! We appreciate you saying so!!! :D

[Amber818]

Hey chicas! I love the plans so far! Everything is so elegant! I can't wait to see the pictures of all of it done. Amber-You are so luck to have a mom like you do! :) Oh, and your bridal shower is the same day as mine!!!

Thank you Katie! We are very excited about the wedding....and you are right I am so lucky my mom is friggin awesome!

August is a popular month...LOL:D

[MOB Karen]

Ok, I'm going to try this again. Please, if you can't see it, let me know. Thanks!

This is what I want my hair to look like for Amber's wedding. I sent it to our hairdresser, and she said to just come with clean, straight hair, and she will do it. It is a french braid, with curls on top, and a few ringlets falling down too. Also, I will scatter sparklies in it too. I love it!! What do you think?

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2339/myhairchoice4ml.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[WhiskeyGirl]

Ok, I'm going to try this again. Please, if you can't see it, let me know. Thanks!

This is what I want my hair to look like for Amber's wedding. I sent it to our hairdresser, and she said to just come with clean, straight hair, and she will do it. It is a french braid, with curls on top, and a few ringlets falling down too. Also, I will scatter sparklies in it too. I love it!! What do you think?

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2339/myhairchoice4ml.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Looks beautiful Karen!! I can see it now! :wink:

[MOB Karen]

Looks beautiful Karen!! I can see it now! :wink:

Thanks for letting me know, Shawna!

[Kacie_bride]

Oh Karen I really like that hair style! I bet it will look great on you!

[MOB Karen]

Ok, today we were supposed to take Amber's dress in to be finished. Which means that they are going to fix any beads that are falling off or loose, fix any embroidery that is loose, any tears, and that sort of thing. Then we were supposed to pick it up in 2 weeks, and then drop it back off 2 weeks before the wedding to be steam cleaned and pressed. Well, we took it into Group USA and they said that they will go ahead and keep it for a month, so that they can finish it and clean it all together. So, we will pick it up on August 4th, and it will be ready to go for Amber's wedding on September 9th!! :D
Isn't that just too exciting?!?!?! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_104.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)

One more pickup and Amber's dress is ready for her wedding!!! We are getting so close!!! We will be under 2 months very shortly!!
Now I'm starting to freak a little bit!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_11_3.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)

[MOB Karen]

I'm so happy, I have an MOB shirt!!! It is a black t-shirt with rhinestone letters. Isn't it pretty? You should see it in the sun, it's like it's on fire!! I love it!! Amber got a black tank top that says, Bride, in really fancy font. It's beautiful!! We have already worn them out and about. People comment on them like crazy! It's so fun!!!! :D

Here it is...
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/332/wholeshirt0pv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[hummingbird521]

I love the hairdo. It will look fantastic as well. The shirts are really cute.

[LaceyinPgh]

I like the hair Karen.

[Kacie_bride]

I love those shirts. I've seen some like them around! They're great!

[AngelinLove]

The hairstyle is really awesome Karen and is gonna look great!!! Your shirt is so cute!!!!

[MOB Karen]

Thanks, everybody!! I really love my new "do" and the MOB shirt!!! It's so much fun planning for this wedding!!! :D

[kheath10]

I think the wedding is going to be super!! That is great I like every single Idea espically the MM'S im haveing those except im wrapping them in tool and putting them in a little box that is silver and looks like a butterfly. Yes mM's are expensive!!! I was mad but hey you only live once. I say no matter what as long as shes happy go for it. I whish your beautful daugther much happiness :p

[MOB Karen]

I think the wedding is going to be super!! That is great I like every single Idea espically the MM'S im haveing those except im wrapping them in tool and putting them in a little box that is silver and looks like a butterfly. Yes mM's are expensive!!! I was mad but hey you only live once. I say no matter what as long as shes happy go for it. I whish your beautful daugther much happiness :p

Thank you so much, Kim!!! We really appreciate your kind words!! :smile:

[MOB Karen]

I have found the most perfect cake for Amber's wedding. Amber & I both love it, but we don't know if we will be able to do it yet. It's fondant, and we weren't sure we wanted to do fondant. And it will cost more too. But isn't it beautiful? I guess we'll see...

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9728/perfectcake4qx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Amber818]

I just love this cake. It is simple and elegant. LOVE IT!!

[Jenn060306]

The cake is sooo pretty! I'm sure you could get it done without fondont. I love the matching roses. They add so much to it!

[WhiskeyGirl]

That is a beautiful cake!! :)

[LaceyinPgh]

The picture I took to my baker for the cake I wanted was done in fondant. I just told her I didn't want fondant, to use buttercream. It wasn't an issue. The only difference will be how rounded the edges look. They won't be as smooth and rounded without the fondant. My suggestion would be to maybe scatter some rose petals around the edges to "hide" that.

[hummingbird521]

Love the cake. It is very very pretty. Almost to good to eat.

[AngelinLove]

The cake is very pretty and Lacey's idea to scatter some rose petals could really work well!!!

[Amber818]

Thank you for all of your input. We will have to get with the baker and see what she can do.

Lacey-thank you again...you are so great. I am quite fond of the rounded edges I think it makes the cake "soft" looking. If that makes any sense. It seems I am in quite the pickle....