Amber & Jason - 9/9/06 My version

[MOB Karen]

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....

Yeah, I like the soft edges as well. It might not be the same cake without the fondant.

[LaceyinPgh]

Your other option which I have seen done, is this. You could have the cake frosted underneath, than lay the fondant over top. You get the same look this way. But, when the caterer serves the cake, they can pull the fondant off. This way, you get the look you want but you don't have to eat the yucky fondant. But there could be a lot of cost involved.

[MOB Karen]

Your other option which I have seen done, is this. You could have the cake frosted underneath, than lay the fondant over top. You get the same look this way. But, when the caterer serves the cake, they can pull the fondant off. This way, you get the look you want but you don't have to eat the yucky fondant. But there could be a lot of cost involved.

Yeah, that's exactly what I would like to do, but you know they are going to charge us an arm and a leg for doing that for us. The wedding is 9 weeks away from yesterday, so I think we should call the baker. What do you think, Amber? Should we make an appointment with Nancy Ray and talk about it with her to see what the cost comparison would be?

[Amber818]

We need to call her and do that. I will do it now!

[Amber818]

My MOH came over today and said that she officially sent all the bridal shower and bachelorette party invites out as of yesterday afternoon!! She gave me mine for my scrap book...oh...nostalgia!! WOOHOO!! One more thing off the list!!

[Amber818]

Bridal Gown Finishing - DONE (will be picked up 08/01)
Bachelorette Party Invitations - DONE
Bridal Shower Invitations - DONE
Tuxedos - DONE
Bride Hair trial - DONE
Honeymoon Room booked and paid for - DONE
Mail Invitations - DONE
Hair Stylist booked and paid for - DONE
BM Fittings - 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
Bachelor Party - NOT DONE
Bachelorette Party - NOT DONE
Rehearsal Dinner - NOT DONE
Limousine - NOT DONE
Bridal Nails - NOT DONE
Rehearsal - NOT DONE
Reception Seating Plan - NOT DONE (In Progress)
Final Dinner Head Count - NOT DONE (In Progress)
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)

[Kacie_bride]

Hey Amber, when is your shower?

[Amber818]

Bridal Shower - 08/05
Bachelorette Party - 08/26

[MOB Karen]

Amber, do you realize that tomorrow, we will be in the one month category?!?!?! OMG!!!!!!!! How scary is that? :bbeek:

[WhiskeyGirl]

OH!!! One month!! I hope I am still around to see pictures of your day Amber and Karen!! It is going to be so beautiful!! :) I hope I will be! *fingers crossed!!*

[Amber818]

Too friggin scary to even think about....but our "to do" list is sooooo small!!

[MOB Karen]

Too friggin scary to even think about....but our "to do" list is sooooo small!!

I know. That's sort of scary in itself too. lol But definitely way exciting too!! :D

[Kacie_bride]

Amber, do you realize that tomorrow, we will be in the one month category?!?!?! OMG!!!!!!!! How scary is that? :bbeek:

Yipee! Good for ya'll! It is getting so close. I can't wait until your big day is here! I am going to be happy to see your pics!

[Amber818]

Thanks Kacie!

[Kacie_bride]

Thanks Kacie!

Well part of that is selfish too! When your big day is here that means I am only 3 1/2 months from my wedding!

[Amber818]

LOL...good point!

[MOB Karen]

OMG, Amber!! We made it to the one month range. Isn't that just too exciting?!?!?! :ura1:Did this go by fast or what?!?!? It is going to be Sept 9 before we know it!!! :bbeek:

[countrygirl]

Amber, you are getting so close. I am so happy for you. And for you too Karen.

[Amber818]

Amber, you are getting so close. I am so happy for you. And for you too Karen.

Thanks, Heather! My mom and I are so excited....we are down to like 9 weeks...OMG!!

[countrygirl]

Thanks, Heather! My mom and I are so excited....we are down to like 9 weeks...OMG!!

I looked at my ticker today and saw 4 mos 1 day. I started having a small anxiety attack at that. I can't imagine how I will be feeling w 2 months left. I can't wait to see pics. Your wedding will be beautiful!!!

[MOB Karen]

I looked at my ticker today and saw 4 mos 1 day. I started having a small anxiety attack at that. I can't imagine how I will be feeling w 2 months left. I can't wait to see pics. Your wedding will be beautiful!!!

I think it will just sort of be like a reality check, Heather. You just go along la la la la la la, then all of a sudden your time has come. OMG, we're supposed to be watching everyone else get married and giving them support, is it actually Amber's turn now?!?!? Too Too exciting!!!

[countrygirl]

I think it will just sort of be like a reality check, Heather. You just go along la la la la la la, then all of a sudden your time has come. OMG, we're supposed to be watching everyone else get married and giving them support, is it actually Amber's turn now?!?!? Too Too exciting!!!

Well like I said, I am excited for you two Karen. You must be so thrilled. And w the pics that you and Amber have shown, she is going to look beautifuil.

[Kacie_bride]

I'm excited for Amber too! I am really looking forward to her big day! I am looking forward to Heather's too. I am not very far behind you guys so that make me extra excited!

[Amber818]

Awe...thank you ladies!! You two are always so nice to my mom!! I really appreciate that....

I look at it this way even after my wedding I will have Heather's pics to look forward to then Kacies!!!

[AuntJody]

Just checking in to see all the progress. Amber I can't find my invitation. Can I RSVP here on line? LOL I accept!!!!
;)

[Amber818]

Yes you can!! Thank you!

[MOB Karen]

Good lord, Amber! Where are all the No's we were supposed to get? It's got me wondering how many of the last 29 Don't Know's will be yes's. Yikes! :bbeek:

[brewsells]

LOL! Just when you WANT to get the No's.. :D

[MOB Karen]

LOL! Just when you WANT to get the No's.. :D

Well, yeah, we were counting on them. LOL!!

[Amber818]

I have resigned myself to the fact that no one is missing this wedding. LOL...looks like we will have to revamp some of the financing...but I have decided not to let anything bring me down!!

SEPTEMBER 9th HERE I COME!!! WOOHOO!!!

[MOB Karen]

I'm right there with you, baby girl!!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_125.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)

[AuntJody]

I got my invitation to the Shower today. This shows that we are almost there. It is going way to fast for me. I don't know Amber I liked you being a little girl and playing with dolls and now you will be all grown up and married. YIKES!!! 204

[AuntJody]

205 You will be the most beautiful bride!

[MOB Karen]

I got my invitation to the Shower today. This shows that we are almost there. It is going way to fast for me. I don't know Amber I liked you being a little girl and playing with dolls and now you will be all grown up and married. YIKES!!! 204

I hear ya, Jo! It's like only yesterday, Amber was wanting the latest Cabbage Patch doll, and now she's getting ready to walk down the aisle. I already miss her! Where does the time go? :bbcry:

[Amber818]

LOL...yeah the shower invites are arriving. I will always be your little neice, ok? My mom and I have to go to grannies and clean her house for her for letting us have the shower there...not that it is dirty granny is so maticulous about that stuff.

Love you...!

[Amber818]

I just got word that a co-worker got the bridal shower invitations as well as the bachelorette party invitation....the bachelorette party is a HUGE surprise to me. No one is suppose to tell me what we are doing that night...all my co-worker said was that I have the best friends....which I already knew. Have I metioned how friggin excited I am...!!!

[ikkin510]

Amber you have me exciting to find out about your party!! I can't wait to hear all about it!

[AuntJody]

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Sounds like a lot of fun to me. I hope you behave! LOL:bblol:

[MOB Karen]

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Sounds like a lot of fun to me. I hope you behave! LOL:bblol:

I thought you were going. That's what Amber told me anyway. :)

[AuntJody]

Can I say Hell Yes! If I am invited I am going to raise some fun!!

Party is my middle name!! You better be going too SISTER.
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[MOB Karen]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_1_104v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS) Amber wouldn't let me get out of it, so I am going to make the best of it!!! LOL!!

[AuntJody]

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I have to say I am looking forward to it.

[Amber818]

Yes, you both are going and raising hell with me...woohoo! I think I am going to order the shirt that says, "Buy me a shot, I'm tying the knot!" What do you think?

[AuntJody]

I say you go with your bad self!

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[hummingbird521]

what a cute t-shirt saying. I like that one.

[Kacie_bride]

Oh Amber please tell me where you found this t-shirt at! I want one!

[Amber818]

I am getting made at www.customizedgirl.com (http://www.customizedgirl.com)

[Trish]

well it took me two days to read this journal, but it was worth it! Amber you will make a beautiful bride and your wedding will be lovely. I can't wait to hear all about it and see all the pictures. Karen you sound like a wonderful mother and so supportive...I think that's great!

[Amber818]

well it took me two days to read this journal, but it was worth it! Amber you will make a beautiful bride and your wedding will be lovely. I can't wait to hear all about it and see all the pictures. Karen you sound like a wonderful mother and so supportive...I think that's great!

Hi Trish!
Thank you so much for visiting our journal. It took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to make this wedding what it will become and we are very happy about it. Thank you so much again!

[MOB Karen]

well it took me two days to read this journal, but it was worth it! Amber you will make a beautiful bride and your wedding will be lovely. I can't wait to hear all about it and see all the pictures. Karen you sound like a wonderful mother and so supportive...I think that's great!

Thank you, Trish!!! :D

[Valmai]

Just wanted to say that the excitement that you to have passes thru so amazingly - im so looking fwd to your wedding (from all these miles away) you both seem to be enjoying this whole experience so much and having a mother like Karen to share it with must be truly wonderful. Keep enjoying xxx

[MOB Karen]

Just wanted to say that the excitement that you to have passes thru so amazingly - im so looking fwd to your wedding (from all these miles away) you both seem to be enjoying this whole experience so much and having a mother like Karen to share it with must be truly wonderful. Keep enjoying xxx

Thank you, Valmai!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/6/6_15_11.gifWe are really getting even more excited about it, if that's possible!!! LOL!! :D

[Amber818]

Just wanted to say that the excitement that you to have passes thru so amazingly - im so looking fwd to your wedding (from all these miles away) you both seem to be enjoying this whole experience so much and having a mother like Karen to share it with must be truly wonderful. Keep enjoying xxx

If it wasn't for my mother none of this would be possible and I am so lucky to have her. Thank you for saying so, Valmai!

[MOB Karen]

OMG, our flowergirl, Cambrea, tried on her flowergirl dress for the wedding, and started practicing throwing the flower petals. Isn't that the cutest thing you have ever seen? She looks adorable in her dress!!! Thank you for sharing this picture with us, Jody!! :D

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

[LaceyinPgh]

OMG, our flowergirl, Cambrea, tried on her flowergirl dress for the wedding, and started practicing throwing the flower petals. Isn't that the cutest thing you have ever seen? She looks adorable in her dress!!! Thank you for sharing this picture with us, Jody!! :D

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/cambreapractice.jpg
Ok, that is just too cute! She is adorable!

[MOB Karen]

Ok, that is just too cute! She is adorable!

And she just turned 3 years old! She is going to be a wonderful flowergirl!!! :D Don't you love it, Amber?

[LaceyinPgh]

And she just turned 3 years old! She is going to be a wonderful flowergirl!!! :D Don't you love it, Amber?
And she is the perfect age. She isn't a little know it all brat from being in school yet and she isn't a baby that you can't figure out what to do with her. If you all ever need a break for a few days, send her out to Pittsburgh! She is just a little doll.

[AngelinLove]

She looks adorable!!!

[Amber818]

She is just too cute! Everytime I see her I think how lucky we got...I am so happy...love it.

[highnrg]

Hi there MOH!

All the stuff for the wedding looks awesome!!! I have actually thought of that idea for the picture frame place cards myself! I'm wondering where you got them?

Thanks!:D

[MOB Karen]

Hi there MOH!

All the stuff for the wedding looks awesome!!! I have actually thought of that idea for the picture frame place cards myself! I'm wondering where you got them?

Thanks!:D

Thank you!!! We got them here. http://www.truebluebridal.com/294322_Set_of_12_Mini-Frames.html

[MOB Karen]

Amber & I have a huge weekend planned for us. And it all has to do with the wedding.

11:30am - Appointment with our cake lady, Nancy, to change the design of our cake to this. She was really excited about us coming to talk to her about it, so we'll see how it goes.
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9728/perfectcake4qx.jpg

2pm - Appointment with our florist, Ginia, to renegotiate the flowers on our cake. And to just get a good idea of how everything will look that day.

3pm - Appointment with Anna, at our venue. We are going to tell her about some changes that we have made to the wedding. Also, just let her know how we see the wedding going on Amber's big day.

We also found out from Anna that the kid's meal consists of chicken fingers, french fries, and applesauce. The cost is $18.95 per child.

The vendor meals will be $25.95 per person, and they will have the mixed grill like everyone else. The price we are paying for everyone else is $67 per person.

[Kacie_bride]

That is great that you get a kid's price! When we give our count they told us to count the children as half a person!

[Amber818]

Thanks Kacie! Needless to say our budget is very happy about that.

[AngelinLove]

Yeah...kids under 12 I get 1/2 price and kids under 5 I get free, but anyone over 12 is $70 flippin a person. That si alot of money for the under 21 crowd if you ask me!!!! Plus I have to pay full price for the vendor meals as well!!! Great deal with the discounted meals Amber!!!

[MOB Karen]

Yeah...kids under 12 I get 1/2 price and kids under 5 I get free, but anyone over 12 is $70 flippin a person. That si alot of money for the under 21 crowd if you ask me!!!! Plus I have to pay full price for the vendor meals as well!!! Great deal with the discounted meals Amber!!!

You got a great deal on the under 5 crowd, Angel. We have two 3-year olds that will probably eat maybe two bites of food, and we are paying $19 each for those bites. Doesn't seem fair somehow. But that would suck if we had to pay full price for the vendors. We lucked out there, that's for sure. :D

[AngelinLove]

Yeah...they stick it to you one way or another, huh?!!!!

[Kacie_bride]

You got a great deal on the under 5 crowd, Angel. We have two 3-year olds that will probably eat maybe two bites of food, and we are paying $19 each for those bites. Doesn't seem fair somehow. But that would suck if we had to pay full price for the vendors. We lucked out there, that's for sure. :D

We are pretty lucky. We don't have to count any kids under 4. They are totally free!

[AuntJody]

Hi Karen and Amber,
Just an FYI I am pretty sure you will get your moneys worth with Cambrea. She is a P I G when it comes to F O O D. Trust me the girl can eat. Especially if it is chicken fingers and you have ranch dressing. LOL



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[mariaandmanish]

Thanks, ladies!! This journal made me think about vendor meals, and the cost! I was just assuming I would have to put them in my full-cost count, but now I will remember to ask! Hopefully I get a discount, even if it is only 2 people! And that kids meal is great, ours count as 1/2 a person too, but we got lucky and found a place with delicious meals for only $45 a person. And, kids under the age of 5 are free.

[Amber818]

Well tomorrow is the official cut off for the RSVP's....we are holding strong at 55 guests....let's hope it stays that way...LOL!

I was curious though what percentage of RSVP's stay unknown? It probably is pretty big number...

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

You have great pricing for your reception!! We have almost the same exact pricing!! I think we're off by $5.

Are you going to be making phone calls to people that dont respond? I'm going to have to in order to get a more accurate count for my reception.

[MOB Karen]

You have great pricing for your reception!! We have almost the same exact pricing!! I think we're off by $5.

Are you going to be making phone calls to people that dont respond? I'm going to have to in order to get a more accurate count for my reception.

No, Amber has decided that we are going with who RSVP's and that's final. If anyone shows up to the wedding who does not have a placecard, they will not be invited to stay. We are happy with the total number we have, and the RSVP count is over for us. Now we are in the process of doing the seating chart, and then it's on to coordinating all the different aspects of the wedding, such as who walks where and when, and what song will be playing at what time. :D

[Kacie_bride]

No, Amber has decided that we are going with who RSVP's and that's final. If anyone shows up to the wedding who does not have a placecard, they will not be invited to stay. We are happy with the total number we have, and the RSVP count is over for us. Now we are in the process of doing the seating chart, and then it's on to coordinating all the different aspects of the wedding, such as who walks where and when, and what song will be playing at what time. :D

You are really planning on asking people to leave if they show up without RSVPing? Wow! If more people started doing that then maybe people would start RSVPing! You go!

[Amber818]

You are really planning on asking people to leave if they show up without RSVPing? Wow! If more people started doing that then maybe people would start RSVPing! You go!

My mom is way more ballsy than I am....I am glad I will be preoccupied!

[MOB Karen]

You are really planning on asking people to leave if they show up without RSVPing? Wow! If more people started doing that then maybe people would start RSVPing! You go!

We won't even have to do it. Our wedding coordinator, Anna, will have the list at the door, and whoever is not on the list, can't stay.

We feel like when you don't RSVP, you're sending the message that you're not going. You just don't have the guts to mark the decline box. Like Lacey said, when she called the people who didn't RSVP, they told her they were coming and they didn't show up. They don't have the balls to say no to you on the phone, so they say yes knowing full well they don't intend to go to the wedding. When you don't RSVP, you are saying you're not coming. PERIOD. We have to make a stand on this one. :D

[MOB Karen]

My mom is way more ballsy than I am....I am glad I will be preoccupied!

But if anyone RSVP's all the way up to the wedding, we will probably still allow them to stay for the wedding. We are just talking about all the people who didn't RSVP. I don't even know any of those people, it wouldn't bother me at all to say go home. :) But I won't have to, Anna will.

[Amber818]

I am still debating on doing the hand ceremony. I love the idea of it but I am adamant about not having a long drawn out ceremony and we already have the unity candle. My officiant tells me how moving the hand ceremony is and she says it is only 2 1/2 minutes long. I think I am going to do it but was wondering what everyone else thought about it?

Hand Blessing Ceremony - Amber, please hold Jason hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands you will someday place with expectant joy upon your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.
These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief engulfs your heart.
These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.

Optional:At this point while the groom’s hands are still on top, the officiant asks the groom to take a good long look at the position of his hands. As the groom looks down at his hands the officiant says, "Because this is the last time you will have the upper hand".

Jason, please hold Amber hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, knowing when it is time to let go.
These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you’ve both had a long hard day.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.
These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving.
These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.
These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized.

May these hands be blessed that we see before us this day. May they always be held by one another. May they have the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment. May they remain tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. May these hands continue building a relationship founded in love, rich in caring, and devoted in reaching for perfection. May Jason and Amber see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Amber

Your hand ceremony is so touching and beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes! I believe you shoudl use it. Again it is so beautiful, I wish we could have done that at our wedding too!!

[Amber818]

Amber

Your hand ceremony is so touching and beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes! I believe you shoudl use it. Again it is so beautiful, I wish we could have done that at our wedding too!!

Thanks, Shawna! We are swayed more towards adding it. I appreciate your input. I too find it so touching. Thanks again!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Thanks, Shawna! We are swayed more towards adding it. I appreciate your input. I too find it so touching. Thanks again!

I don't think there would be a dry eye in the house afterwards, it is so touching!!

[Kacie_bride]

We won't even have to do it. Our wedding coordinator, Anna, will have the list at the door, and whoever is not on the list, can't stay.

We feel like when you don't RSVP, you're sending the message that you're not going. You just don't have the guts to mark the decline box. Like Lacey said, when she called the people who didn't RSVP, they told her they were coming and they didn't show up. They don't have the balls to say no to you on the phone, so they say yes knowing full well they don't intend to go to the wedding. When you don't RSVP, you are saying you're not coming. PERIOD. We have to make a stand on this one. :D

I am doing the same thing with the list, but we are going to call people too. However, there may or may not be someone at the gate checking names. They only have a person checking names at the gate during times when a lot of people are there.

[Amber818]

Bummped to most recent...
I am still debating on doing the hand ceremony. I love the idea of it but I am adamant about not having a long drawn out ceremony and we already have the unity candle. My officiant tells me how moving the hand ceremony is and she says it is only 2 1/2 minutes long. I think I am going to do it but was wondering what everyone else thought about it?

Hand Blessing Ceremony - Amber, please hold Jason hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands you will someday place with expectant joy upon your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.
These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief engulfs your heart.
These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.

Optional:At this point while the groom’s hands are still on top, the officiant asks the groom to take a good long look at the position of his hands. As the groom looks down at his hands the officiant says, "Because this is the last time you will have the upper hand".

Jason, please hold Amber hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, knowing when it is time to let go.
These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you’ve both had a long hard day.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.
These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving.
These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.
These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized.

May these hands be blessed that we see before us this day. May they always be held by one another. May they have the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment. May they remain tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. May these hands continue building a relationship founded in love, rich in caring, and devoted in reaching for perfection. May Jason and Amber see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide.

[Valmai]

That sounds lovely tho ive heard of the cermony ive not actually known what is said etc - i think its lovely and as u said it wont take up much more time also its something a bit different and people wont be sitting there bored! xxx

[Kacie_bride]

I think you should go ahead and do the hand ceremony. It seems really nice.

[hummingbird521]

I had heard of a hand ceremony but never actually knew what it was. It is beautiful. i would go with it if i were you. It is very touching and as someone said "not a dry eye in the house". I loved it.

[brewsells]

Amber, I really love the hand cermony and I think it is a wonderful idea. Considering it won't take too much time, I really think you should do it. It was touching for me and all I did was read it. I can only imagine what your guests will do!

[Amber818]

Thank you, Ladies! We are definitley going to incorporate it.

[Amber818]

Our Ceremony


Welcome:

Officiant:
Jason and Amber want to welcome you to this celebration of their love for one another. Each of you has given something special to their lives. Your love and encouragement will forever be appreciated. Thank you for sharing one of life's happiest moments with them. May you be as important a part of their tomorrow as you are of their today.

Presentation:

Officiant:
Who gives this woman in marriage?

Mom:
I do.

Intro:

Officiant:Jason and Amber the relationship that you have nurtured together stands for love that will blossom and grow with each passing day. Before you knew love, you were friends, and it was from this seed of friendship that is now your destiny. Marriage is the clasping of hands, the blending of hearts, the union of two lives as one. Marriage is caring as much about the welfare and happiness of your marriage partner as your own, it is not total absorption into each other; it is looking outward in the same direction together. Marriage makes burdens lighter because you divide them. It makes joys more intense because you share them. It makes you stronger, so you can be involved with life in ways you dare not risk alone. To make your relationship succeed will take love. This is the core of your marriage and why you are here today. It will take trust, to know in your hearts that you truly want the best for each other. It will take dedication, to stay open and honest with one another - and to learn and grow together. It will take faith, to go forward together without knowing exactly what the future brings. And it will take commitment, to hold true to the journey you both promised today to share together. An intimate and secure relationship is not based solely on promises, but also on trust, respect, faithfulness and the ability to forgive. A lasting marriage is based on all of these, bound together by love.

Declaration of Intent:

Officiant:
Jason and Amber may this be the love that you bring into this relationship and may its essence touch all those with whom you come in contact. As you come this day to affirm your love and commitment, may you always remember to value each other as special and unique individuals, and that you respect each other’s thoughts, ideas and feelings. May you be able to forgive and to forget when wronged - as from this day forward you will be each other's home, comfort and sanctuary.

Officiant: Amber, do you take Jason to be your husband? Do you promise to love, adore, and encourage him? Share the good times and achievements as well as the hard times and disappointments? Keep him in sickness and in sorrow and to be loyal to him forevermore?

Amber:
I do.

Officiant:Jason, will you take Amber as your wife? As your companion and best friend for life, will you treat her with love and devotion, honor and respect? Will you stand by her in the triumphs and tragedies of life, as a faithful and caring husband?

Jason:
I will.

Exchange of Vows:

Officiant:Jason and Amber the vows that you are about to exchange serve as a verbal representation of the love you have promised to each other. For it is not the words that you speak today which will unite you together as one, but the inner sense of love and commitment that each of you feels within your soul. No other human ties are as tender, no other vows more sacred than those you now assume.

Amber’s Vows:
I love you, Jason. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage and take you as my husband. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always be there for you. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life.

Jason’s Vows:
I Jason, take you Amber, as my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part; this is my solemn vow.

Hand Ceremony: (Officiant Reads)
Amber, please hold Jason hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands you will someday place with expectant joy upon your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.
These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief engulfs your heart.
These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.

Optional: At this point while the groom’s hands are still on top, the officiant asks the groom to take a good long look at the position of his hands. As the groom looks down at his hands the officiant says, "Because this is the last time you will have the upper hand".


Jason, please hold Amber hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, knowing when it is time to let go.
These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you’ve both had a long hard day.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.
These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving.
These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.
These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized.

May these hands be blessed that we see before us this day. May they always be held by one another. May they have the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment. May they remain tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. May these hands continue building a relationship founded in love, rich in caring, and devoted in reaching for perfection. May Jason and Amber see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide.

[Amber818]

Ring Ceremony Passage:

Officiant:The ring is a symbol of the unbroken circle of love. Love freely given has no beginning and no end, no giver and no receiver for each is the giver and each is the receiver. May these rings always remind you of the vows you have taken.

Ring Exchange:

Officiant:Amberplease place this ring on Jason’s ring finger and repeat after me:

Amber:
I give you this ring as a sign of my devotion and love and with all my heart I promise to you all that I am. With this ring I marry you and join my life to yours.

Officiant:Jason please place this ring on Amber’s ring finger and repeat after me:

Jason:
Amber I give you this ring as I give you myself. It is a circle without end. Such is my love for you.
Officiant: May the sacredness of this moment and the vows and rings you have exchanged ever remain as a priceless memory in the heart of each of you and may you have perfect love and peace together.

Unity Candle:
(My mom and Jason’s Grandmother will light the tapers.)
Officiant: From every human being, there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven. And when two souls are destined to find each other, their two streams of light flow together and a single brighter light goes forth from their united being. They do not lose their individuality; yet, in marriage, they are united in so close a bond that they become one. Now, they will light the large center candle from the smaller candles to symbolize this new reality. In this way, they are saying that henceforth their light must shine together for each other, and for their families.

Closing:

Officiant: Jason and Amber if there is anything you remember of this marriage ceremony, may it be the love that brought you here today, it is only love which can make it a glorious union, and by love which your marriage shall endure. Today your separate lives with your individual memories, desires, and hopes merge into one. You are now taking into your care and keeping the happiness of the one person in the entire world whom you love above all others. You are adding to your life not only the affection of each other, but also the companionship and blessing of a deep trust as well. You are agreeing to share strength, responsibilities and to share love.May you be a blessing and comfort to each other, sharers of each other’s dreams, consolers of each other’s sorrows, helpers to each other in all of life's challenges. May you encourage each other in whatever you set out to achieve. May you trust each other, trust life and be unafraid. May your marriage bring you all the exquisite excitements a marriage should bring, and may life grant you patience, tolerance, and understanding.

Pronouncement:
Officiant: Jason and Amber you have expressed your love to one another through the commitment and promises you have just made. It is with these in mind that I pronounce you husband and wife.

Kiss:
Officiant: Jason you may now kiss your bride.

Presentation:
Officiant: Ladies and Gentleman, it is my honor to present to you for the first time Jason and Amber Curry or Mr. And Mrs. Curry?
(About 20 to 25 min.)

[Kacie_bride]

Sounds good Amber!

[brewsells]

Sounds wondeful Amber! I am so excited!!!

[Valmai]

Awwww that sounds wonderful Amber - silly i know but i am so looking fwd to ur wedding lol xxx

[Kacie_bride]

I was looking at a site for candles for me and I cam across these candles and I thought they were really cute. I thought of you when I saw them and thought I would show them to you. They are liliac floral floating candles.

http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/lilacfloatingcandles1.jpg
http://www.balloons-galore.net/pd_lilac.cfm

[AngelinLove]

I just wanted to say that your ceremony sounds wonderful!!! It will be so beautiful!!

[cowboysbride]

Okay I just read your ceremony and cried (whew the 3 day nervous bride thing). I can't wait until we're all back here married and sharing our happy days! IT SOUNDS PERFECT!

[Amber818]

Okay I just read your ceremony and cried (whew the 3 day nervous bride thing). I can't wait until we're all back here married and sharing our happy days! IT SOUNDS PERFECT!

Thank you, Ellen! Everytime my mom or I read them we cry...they make it all so real....

[Amber818]

I just wanted to say that your ceremony sounds wonderful!!! It will be so beautiful!!

Thank you, Angel!!!

[Amber818]

I was looking at a site for candles for me and I cam across these candles and I thought they were really cute. I thought of you when I saw them and thought I would show them to you. They are liliac floral floating candles.

http://www.balloons-galore.net/prod_images_large/lilacfloatingcandles1.jpg
http://www.balloons-galore.net/pd_lilac.cfm

Awe...that is so sweet and they are so pretty! Thanks for thinking of us, Kacie!

[Amber818]

Awwww that sounds wonderful Amber - silly i know but i am so looking fwd to ur wedding lol xxx

I am looking forward to it too, Valmai! My mom and I were just talking about how we can't wait to see how lovely you look in your red dress. Thank you!

[Amber818]

Sounds wondeful Amber! I am so excited!!!

Thank you Holly! You should be so excited your wedding is just around the corner the day after my birthday ; )

[brewsells]

Thank you Holly! You should be so excited your wedding is just around the corner the day after my birthday ; )

I AM so excited about mine. But I am also excited for everyone elses. We have so many coming up!

[Amber818]

I know...it is going to be so nice to see!

[MOB Karen]

We signed our chocolate fountain contract yesterday, and picked our dippers. So for two hours, this is what we are going to be dipping into our milk chocolate. Yum!!!

Strawberries
Frozen Bananas
Marshmallows
Rice Krispy Treats
Caramels
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/View_from_the_Top_of_Fountain.jpg

[countrygirl]

Hey Karen, what are you paying for that? I was looking into that myself.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Mmmmmm chocolate!! :) It looks so good, I think you ladies are so lucky!! :)

[MOB Karen]

Hey Karen, what are you paying for that? I was looking into that myself.

We are getting ours for free, because Amber's MOH won it in a raffle.

I pulled this info from their website. They're here in Phoenix.

Rent a chocolate fountain from “A Time For Chocolate. ” Prices starting @ $3.00 per person. Contact us (http://atimeforchocolate.samsbiz.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=0&mainURL=/pages/3429) to customize your occasion (25 People Minimum Charge)

INCLUDED IN ALL RENTALS:
Set up, tear down of your fountain
Premium "BELGIUM" Chocolate
Linens for table top and drapings to match colors
4 1/2 inch Wooden Skewers
Two (2) hours of flowing chocolate
Presentation of the dipping items
Chocolate fountain attendant

OPTIONS ON RENTALS:

Dipping items (http://atimeforchocolate.samsbiz.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=0&mainURL=/pages/2088100)
Cocktail napkins and plates
A sturdy table capable of supporting 100 pounds.
A garbage can close by for your guests.

A Time for Chocolate would be happy to provide these items for you, or work with your caterer for the necessities to make your party a success!

[countrygirl]

We are getting ours for free, because Amber's MOH won it in a raffle.

I pulled this info from their website. They're here in Phoenix.

Rent a chocolate fountain from “A Time For Chocolate. ” Prices starting @ $3.00 per person. Contact us (http://atimeforchocolate.samsbiz.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=0&mainURL=/pages/3429) to customize your occasion (25 People Minimum Charge)

INCLUDED IN ALL RENTALS:
Set up, tear down of your fountain
Premium "BELGIUM" Chocolate
Linens for table top and drapings to match colors
4 1/2 inch Wooden Skewers
Two (2) hours of flowing chocolate
Presentation of the dipping items
Chocolate fountain attendant

OPTIONS ON RENTALS:

Dipping items (http://atimeforchocolate.samsbiz.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=0&mainURL=/pages/2088100)
Cocktail napkins and plates
A sturdy table capable of supporting 100 pounds.
A garbage can close by for your guests.

A Time for Chocolate would be happy to provide these items for you, or work with your caterer for the necessities to make your party a success!

Thanks Karen, I may have to check that out.

[Amber818]

Thanks Karen, I may have to check that out.

If you want to I can check with my MOH and see if she can hook you up with soe sort of discount...who knows....LOL!

[MOB Karen]

Well, I wanted to share with you the matching t-shirts we got for Amber's bridal shower on Saturday, 8/5/06. They are all baby pink with maroon writing. Aren't they cute?

This is Amber's shirt.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/brideshirt.jpg

This is my shirt.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/mothershirt.jpg

This is Amber's grandmother's (my mother) shirt.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/grandmothershirt.jpg

This is Amber's aunt's (my sister) shirt.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/auntshirt.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

You guys are going to look so cute in your shirts! I like them!

[mariaandmanish]

Those are adorable, Karen. I hope you have a great time showing them off!

[hummingbird521]

The shirts are adorable. All of you will be so cute.

[AngelinLove]

The shirts are adorable Karen...what a cute idea!!! I had never even thought of that!!!!

[MOB Karen]

:ura1:I can't believe it!!! We only have 39 days till Amber's wedding!!!! Holy ****!!! We are getting so close!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Wow 39 Days!! Where did the time go?? I can't wait to see photos from Amber's wedding!! :D And of course I am so excited for you both!! :)

[blueeyedbride]

I love them :bbmrgreen: Hey Amber we are at 1 1 1
wow TIME WILL FLY NOW

[brewsells]

I am so exicited for you Amber! It is coming up so fast. I can't wait to see how it all turns out!

[Amber818]

I love them :bbmrgreen: Hey Amber we are at 1 1 1
wow TIME WILL FLY NOW

I know...LOL! Our days will be amazing!!

[Amber818]

I am so exicited for you Amber! It is coming up so fast. I can't wait to see how it all turns out!

Awe...thank you, Holly. You day is coming really fast...are you ready for it?

[countrygirl]

Amber, is yours the next one coming up???

[brewsells]

Awe...thank you, Holly. You day is coming really fast...are you ready for it?

Boy, I sure hope so!:D I think I have about everything done. How are you coming along??

[countrygirl]

Boy, I sure hope so!:D I think I have about everything done. How are you coming along??

My bad Holly, I didn't see your ticker.

[Amber818]

Boy, I sure hope so!:D I think I have about everything done. How are you coming along??

We are getting there. Not a lot to do just putting the pieces together really.

[Amber818]

Amber, is yours the next one coming up???

Heather, you crack me up. There are a few before mine.

[countrygirl]

Heather, you crack me up. There are a few before mine.

Yeah, I saw that. I have been really really out of it. I can barely remember where I live any more!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Yeah, I saw that. I have been really really out of it. I can barely remember where I live any more!!!

The next one is Maria. She is this weekend!

[countrygirl]

The next one is Maria. She is this weekend!

Well, like i said, I have been really out of it. I have been really tired, can't stop thinking about the wedding, and spacing everything. UGH!!!

[Amber818]

Well...ladies...tomorrow is my bridal shower and I have to admit I am so excited about it. We are having it at my grandma's house in Surprise...it is big and has lots of room. Anyway, we will post pics as soon as we get them back. I am sure we will have a blast.

My mom is still pretty sick but wild horses couldn't keep her away...

(Heather if you want to stop by you are more than welcome...just PM me, seriously!)

[AngelinLove]

I hope that you have a wonderful shower Amber...mine was last Saturday and I was soooooo excited too!!! I wish that I lived close so that I could come...I wish that I could come to everyones...lol..and their weddings!!!

[hummingbird521]

Have a great day and a wonderful time.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Have a great shower Amber!! And I hope your mom is feeling much better soon!

[blueeyedbride]

WE are all waiting on some pics and stories!!!!

[ikkin510]

Amber I hope your shower was wonderful! I also hope your mom is feeling better. I hate having the flu. I'm such a baby when I'm sick! LOL! I'm off to my second and final shower!

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Hey Amber, sorry I couldnt get to the computer sooner to wish you a great time at your Bridal Shower! I really hope you had a wonderful time and that your mom is feeling better! We cant wait to see pics and hear all about it!

[blueeyedbride]

Amber and Karen, hope everything is ok.

[AngelinLove]

I am soooo shocked that there aren't pics posted yet or a shower update!!! You two are usually right oin top of that....but I'm sure that you ahve been busy!!! Hope everything is ok..and I will be patiently awaiting pics and an update!!! We miss ya both already!!!

[blueeyedbride]

I think they like keeping us in suspense :bbmrgreen:

[MOB Karen]

Sorry, I've been sick, and then my monitor broke. So I had to go buy a new monitor before I could get the bridal shower pictures up. But I have them now. The bridal shower was given at my mother's house.

This is Amber's grandmother (my mother), Amber, and me wearing our matching bridal shower shirts.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00155.jpg

This is Amber & her Aunt Jody (my sister).
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00160.jpg

This is two of Amber's three BM's, Tracy and Shannon. The other one, Crystal, had a car accident and couldn't make it to the bridal shower. Shannon is Amber's MOH.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00148.jpg

This is some of the girl's playing a bridal shower game.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00163.jpg

Continued...

[MOB Karen]

This is Jason's grandma and great-grandma, they are mother and daughter. They had a good time.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00164.jpg

This is me and Amber posing under the bridal shower umbrella. I just now noticed that Kitana was in the picture with us. She is a Weimaraner(sp?). She's my brother's dog.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00139_edited.jpg

And another of us.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00137_edited.jpg

One more of Amber.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00159.jpg

Continued...

[MOB Karen]

Here is one of the bridal shower banner.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00134.jpg

The cake.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00144.jpg

This is the shadow box that a friend made for Amber. She actually took pictures of Jason and Amber when they were children and made them into a bride and groom. It is very cute.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00145.jpg

And some of the food that was there.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00141.jpg

Continued...

[LaceyinPgh]

I'm so glad that Amber had such a great shower! She deserved it. It looks like everyone had a blast. By the way, you two look so much alike!

[MOB Karen]

The cups we used for the lemonade, strawberry, and Sprite punch.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00136.jpg

The gifts for people who won the bridal shower games.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00135.jpg

Another view of the food.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00140.jpg

One of the gift tables.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/DSC00156.jpg

[Amber818]

Well, we had a fabullous time at the shower. My MOH, Shannon did the decorating and my mom, my aunt Jody and I did all the food preparation. My aunt cut up all the veggies for the veggie tray and made everything look so pretty. We had a fruit tray,strawberries and cream dip for those. I made a meat and cheese tray and we had rolls for everyone to make sandwiches. We also made some lemonade punch and added strawberries and sprite (thanks Kelli!!) it was delicious!!

Jason and I have lived together for 3 years so we do not need the traditional gifts that is why we did a honeymoon registry. But some of the guest brought me lingerie, lotions, soaps, perfumes etc for the honeymoon. Jason's grandmother's got us a scrapbook so that we can start collecting things to put in there for the memories. It was very nice of them. Also my friend Sandi from work made me a shadow box it is the most amazing thing I have ever seen it has one of my invitations, pics of Jason and I now and when we were little, she put a cat at the bottom(I love cats), also there is a bouquet that was white but she dyed it lilac to match my theme!! It is so special something that will last a lifetime.

All in all the shower was so fabuolus. I have the best friends and family!!

[blueeyedbride]

Gald you guys had a blast everything looked great. WOW Karen you and your mom look very much alike..... Amber is lilac one of your colors to for your wedding?

[Amber818]

Gald you guys had a blast everything looked great. WOW Karen you and your mom look very much alike..... Amber is lilac one of your colors to for your wedding?

Thank you, Amy! Yes it is...they are Victorian Lilac and Ivory.

[Amber818]

I'm so glad that Amber had such a great shower! She deserved it. It looks like everyone had a blast. By the way, you two look so much alike!

I had such a good time, Lacey!! Thank you so much!! Everyone always says how much my mom and I look alike...LOL!! I can see it...

[WhiskeyGirl]

I thought I had posted a message to you ladies but it looks like that one drink I had tonight went straight to my head! lol. Anywho...looks like you ladies had a blast. Everything looks so nice and tasty!! yum!! And I agree with Lacey, Amber and Karen, you two do look a lot a like...your smiles are very (pretty and) similar!! :D

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Looks like everything went well and you had a great time!! And I'll agree that you and your mom look a lot alike!!

[hummingbird521]

Glad you had a great time. The food looked delicious. The shadow box was very special.

[Valmai]

Glad it all went well and u all had a good time (also glad Karen seemes to be on the road to receovery) xxx

[AngelinLove]

I am happy that you had such a beautiful shower Amber...you definitely deserved it. Eeverything looked great and it really did look like everyone had fun!!! I also agree that you and your mom look alot alike, but I also think that she and her mom and your aunt Jody all look alike as well!!! Strong family traits I guess...lol!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Amber and Karen, the shower looked fabulous! I wish I could have gotten on here yesterday (I was out of town this weekend) to look at the pics! And you two look so beautiful together in all of your pics. The wedding pics of you guys together are going to be outstanding. Can't wait to see that! I'm just so glad that you had a great time.

[Amber818]

Thank you ladies!! We all had such a good time...and everyone said they had a blast! Ever since I was a little girl people have been awed about how much my mom and I look alike...I am just a darker version of her...LOL!!!

Yes we all have similar features you should see my grandpa...he ties it all together...

[Amber818]

Amber and Karen, the shower looked fabulous! I wish I could have gotten on here yesterday (I was out of town this weekend) to look at the pics! And you two look so beautiful together in all of your pics. The wedding pics of you guys together are going to be outstanding. Can't wait to see that! I'm just so glad that you had a great time.

Thank you Kacie! I can't wait to see pics of your shower(s)!!!

[brewsells]

it looks like you had a wonderful time, Amber! I love the shadow box. It's very cute.

[Amber818]

it looks like you had a wonderful time, Amber! I love the shadow box. It's very cute.

We really did! Thank you!

[Kacie_bride]

Thank you Kacie! I can't wait to see pics of your shower(s)!!!

Yeah, I can't wait either. They are Nov. 4th and Nov. 11th!

So anyway, how is the honeymoon registry coming along? Have you checked it yet?

[Amber818]

Honeymoon Flight - DONE
Bridal Shower - DONE
Bridal Gown Finishing - DONE (will be picked up 08/01)
Bachelorette Party Invitations - DONE
Bridal Shower Invitations - DONE
Tuxedos - DONE
Bride Hair trial - DONE
Honeymoon Room booked and paid for - DONE
Mail Invitations - DONE
Hair Stylist booked and paid for - DONE
BM Fittings - 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
Bachelor Party - NOT DONE
Bachelorette Party - NOT DONE
Rehearsal Dinner - NOT DONE
Bridal Nails - NOT DONE
Rehearsal - NOT DONE
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]

Yeah, I can't wait either. They are Nov. 4th and Nov. 11th!

So anyway, how is the honeymoon registry coming along? Have you checked it yet?

It is coming along great. I am sure things will flood in the further along it gets.

[ikkin510]

Wow Amber, you have so much done. Hopefully you have an easy last month now!

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

I'm glad to see that your last month will be pretty easy on you! I hope I can say the same for myself when my time comes!

[Kacie_bride]

It looks like all you pretty much have to do now is sit back and wait! I'm sure there will be some last minute things that pop up! Good job guys!

[countrygirl]

Hey Amber, it looks like all went well for you on Sat. Congrats.

[AngelinLove]

Amber...I hope that my list is that short really soon...I have SOOOO much to do still!!!

[brewsells]

Your list is looking great, Amber! All that stuff are things you can't really do till a couple days before.

[Amber818]

Thank you, Ladies!! Our list is dwindling and thank goodness for that. Just a few odds and ends to finish up. We are close to the 4 week mark....

[MOB Karen]

Amber & I will be staying at the La Quinta Inn in Phoenix, the night before the wedding. She was going to stay with me in my house, but I thought "what the hell?," I'll just go ahead and get us a hotel room and make a night of it. lol We are going to have a blast!!!

This is the hotel exterior.
http://www.lq.com/data/lanyon/images/LQ704_704_EXTnew.jpg

This is the room.
http://www.lq.com/data/lanyon/images/LQ704_704_C2Nnew.jpg

This is the breakfast area.
http://www.lq.com/data/lanyon/images/LQ704_704_BRKnew.jpg

This is the pool.
http://www.lq.com/data/lanyon/images/LQ704_704_POLnew.jpg

[Amber818]

Amber & I will be staying at the La Quinta Inn in Phoenix, the night before the wedding. She was going to stay with me in my house, but I thought "what the hell?," I'll just go ahead and get us a hotel room and make a night of it. lol We are going to have a blast!!!

This is the hotel exterior.
http://www.lq.com/data/lanyon/images/LQ704_704_EXTnew.jpg

This is the room.
http://www.lq.com/data/lanyon/images/LQ704_704_C2Nnew.jpg

This is the breakfast area.
http://www.lq.com/data/lanyon/images/LQ704_704_BRKnew.jpg

This is the pool.
http://www.lq.com/data/lanyon/images/LQ704_704_POLnew.jpg


So friggin cool!!!

[Kacie_bride]

I bet you guys are going to have so much fun!

[Amber818]

I bet you guys are going to have so much fun!

Yes my mom and I have so much fun together. It will be a blast.

[hummingbird521]

Looks as if the two of you will be having fun together. Enjoy!!!!

[cowboysbride]

Oh how neat! Have a blast I know you will! :bbmrgreen:

[MOB Karen]

OMG, we are down to days!!! :bbeek: We only have 29 days until Amber's wedding!!! That is scary as hell!!! Yikes!!! That went by so fast!!!

[ikkin510]

OMG, we are down to days!!! :bbeek: We only have 29 days until Amber's wedding!!! That is scary as hell!!! Yikes!!! That went by so fast!!!

Wow, days already! I can't believe how fast the time is flying by for you. GOod luck with the last 29 days. It should be easy for you. It doesn't look like you have too many more things to do. SIt back and enjoy!

[cowboysbride]

OMG, we are down to days!!! :bbeek: We only have 29 days until Amber's wedding!!! That is scary as hell!!! Yikes!!! That went by so fast!!!


I can't wait to see pics of this! I feel like a family member is getting married!

[brewsells]

I can't wait to see pics of this! I feel like a family member is getting married!
I totally agree! I get soo excited when a wedding is coming!!

[Kacie_bride]

I totally agree! I get soo excited when a wedding is coming!!

I can't wait for this wedding either!

[Amber818]

Thank you so much ladies! That is so nice for you all to say. We are looking forward to the wedding as well. It will be a very rememberable day!!

[ValRae]

Amber,

May I just compliment you on all of your wedding details. I just began planning my wedding and when I saw your pics and things you're having for your wedding it was like seeing my very own visions. I too am planning to have "victorian lilac" as my main color, I absolutely love it! I'm also having my MOH wear lilac, a lighter version. And silver will be another color to coordinate my decor with.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your invitations and champagne flutes!! Could you please tell me what company makes them??

Oh another thing.. I am too planning on having purple and light purple m&m's but I am putting them in mini silver champagne glasses on the tables as part as the setting.
It's crazy how much we have in common with our invisions!! Best of luck on your wedding! Sounds like your mom does an AWESOME job with the wedding!

Remember to cherish every moment of the day.. and take the time throughout to stop and look around and just soak it all in for a couple minutes or it will fly by faster than you can see. I've planned 3 of my friends weddings now and they all say that was some of the best advice they were given. They all say the day seems like it ends before it even begins!

Val

[Amber818]

Amber,

May I just compliment you on all of your wedding details. I just began planning my wedding and when I saw your pics and things you're having for your wedding it was like seeing my very own visions. I too am planning to have "victorian lilac" as my main color, I absolutely love it! I'm also having my MOH wear lilac, a lighter version. And silver will be another color to coordinate my decor with.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your invitations and champagne flutes!! Could you please tell me what company makes them??

Oh another thing.. I am too planning on having purple and light purple m&m's but I am putting them in mini silver champagne glasses on the tables as part as the setting.
It's crazy how much we have in common with our invisions!! Best of luck on your wedding! Sounds like your mom does an AWESOME job with the wedding!

Remember to cherish every moment of the day.. and take the time throughout to stop and look around and just soak it all in for a couple minutes or it will fly by faster than you can see. I've planned 3 of my friends weddings now and they all say that was some of the best advice they were given. They all say the day seems like it ends before it even begins!

Val

Hi Val!!

Welcome to Onewed!! Thank you so so so so so much for your compliments. That is so nice of you. When my mom gets on she can answer your questions in regards to the invites and flutes...she ordered them...I love them too!! I am so glad some of our ideas have helped you plan your wedding. Please tell us more about your wedding. I would love to hear all the details. Thanks again!!

[Valmai]

How awesome to spend the night before the wedding in a hotel alone with ur Mum, you are so lucky Amber (but u know that lol) Good luck with the daily countdown now! xxx

[MOB Karen]

Hi Val!!

Welcome to Onewed!! Thank you so so so so so much for your compliments. That is so nice of you. When my mom gets on she can answer your questions in regards to the invites and flutes...she ordered them...I love them too!! I am so glad some of our ideas have helped you plan your wedding. Please tell us more about your wedding. I would love to hear all the details. Thanks again!!

Thanks for your nice comments, Val. This is where we found the invitations. http://www.theamericanwedding.com/(ag4g0yqc5mh4qo452mxkjb55)/products/prod_detail.aspx?parentprod_id=1445&prodid=1445&catid=1001

This is where we found the flutes. http://www.fantasyglassworks.com/flutes/violetstemflute.htm

[WhiskeyGirl]

Wow Amber!! Less then 30 days!! The time is just going to fly by!! I can't wait. I'm so excited for you and Karen!! :D

[blueeyedbride]

Hey Amber we finally caught up w/ u'r mom's ticker we r at 27 days... Don't know how we were differ. for a while...

[MOB Karen]

Hey Amber we finally caught up w/ u'r mom's ticker we r at 27 days... Don't know how we were differ. for a while...

I had to go in and change my date to Sept 10 in order to be right with you guys. For some reason, Snugglepie counts their days differently than the Ticker Factory. And Snugglepie's is wrong so I changed the date and it is right now. Weird, huh?

[MOB Karen]

Yesterday, we went to pick up Amber's wedding dress. All the beads and embroidery was fixed and it was steam cleaned and ironed. Well, we ask the girl how to bustle it because I wanted to make sure I knew how to do that when it came time for Amber's reception. She says, "did you ask for a bustle to be put on it?" :bbquestion: Huh? We said, "no, we didn't know we had to ask, we thought they came with them." The first dress Amber was going to get had the bustle already there, so we just assumed this one would too. We told them that they should have told us that, because a bustle is a very important part of the wedding dress. How is she supposed to get around carrying her train everywhere she goes? We didn't want to use safety pins! So they said the seamstress would not be in until Monday, and she would be the one to put on the bustle. So we left Amber's dress there, and they better have the bustle put on in the next 27 days or they are going to have one pissed Bride and MOB on their hands!!!! :censored:

[blueeyedbride]

I had to go in and change my date to Sept 10 in order to be right with you guys. For some reason, Snugglepie counts their days differently than the Ticker Factory. And Snugglepie's is wrong so I changed the date and it is right now. Weird, huh?

Yes it was but I liked u'r count down better,lol

[Amber818]

Yesterday, we went to pick up Amber's wedding dress. All the beads and embroidery was fixed and it was steam cleaned and ironed. Well, we ask the girl how to bustle it because I wanted to make sure I knew how to do that when it came time for Amber's reception. She says, "did you ask for a bustle to be put on it?" :bbquestion: Huh? We said, "no, we didn't know we had to ask, we thought they came with them." The first dress Amber was going to get had the bustle already there, so we just assumed this one would too. We told them that they should have told us that, because a bustle is a very important part of the wedding dress. How is she supposed to get around carrying her train everywhere she goes? We didn't want to use safety pins! So they said the seamstress would not be in until Monday, and she would be the one to put on the bustle. So we left Amber's dress there, and they better have the bustle put on in the next 27 days or they are going to have one pissed Bride and MOB on their hands!!!! :censored:

The more I think of it the more pissed I am about it. I called my friend Mary and told her the story and she was like, "they don't automatically come with it??" Uh...apparently not. Anyway Mary is getting married 11/04 and she now has to get a bustle for her dress too...cause low and behold hers doesn't have it either!! What a crock!

[AngelinLove]

Yeah...my bustle cost me $70 flippin dollars...I was not happy...lol!!!

[hummingbird521]

So sorry this happened to you amber. Hopefully they will have it fixed in time.

[kevinsbride2B]

:D Everything is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just gorgillious from begining to end! I'm just about to start the serious planning now. Seeing how beautiful everythign looks for you gives me a lot of hope right about now. IT's a year away yet I'm already overwhelmed on how much has to be done and organized and decided upon. But seeing what you have come up with really makes everythign worth it!!!
Wonderful job on everything!!!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Yesterday, we went to pick up Amber's wedding dress. All the beads and embroidery was fixed and it was steam cleaned and ironed. Well, we ask the girl how to bustle it because I wanted to make sure I knew how to do that when it came time for Amber's reception. She says, "did you ask for a bustle to be put on it?" :bbquestion: Huh? We said, "no, we didn't know we had to ask, we thought they came with them." The first dress Amber was going to get had the bustle already there, so we just assumed this one would too. We told them that they should have told us that, because a bustle is a very important part of the wedding dress. How is she supposed to get around carrying her train everywhere she goes? We didn't want to use safety pins! So they said the seamstress would not be in until Monday, and she would be the one to put on the bustle. So we left Amber's dress there, and they better have the bustle put on in the next 27 days or they are going to have one pissed Bride and MOB on their hands!!!! :censored:

Mine does not have a bustle on it either. I have to get one put on there. We are taking it to the seamstress hopefully tomorrow. I also have some alterations that need to be done.

I am sorry you had this kind of shock this close to the wedding. I'm sure they will have it fixed and ready for you!

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Thats c r a p. My seamstress (that I had to book over a year in advance) asked me if I wanted a bustle and if I sent her a picture of the back of the dress she would draw up a few ideas that would look nice.

A seamstress should ask you if you want a bustle and you shouldnt have to ask. They do alterations on wedding dresses all the time... I'm sure a lot of brides dont know about the bustle or forget about it. I would be pissed about it. I would be Bridezilla... no joke.

[brewsells]

You know I never even thought about a bustle. Duh! Too late now. Oh well, it has the little loop thing I can hold the train by.
That is really a bummer though, Amber. They should have said something about it or at least asked you if you wanted to have one at the time you bought it!

[Amber818]

Thank you all! I am in shock that they do not automatically come with a bustle. I know we all have choices but some dresses just look better with certain bustles. UGH!

[LaceyinPgh]

My seamstress asked me. Then she showed me several styles that would work on my dress. Those 7 little strings and loops were supposed to cost me $75. But, I lucked out and they never charged me for it. ALL of my alterations were free since they ordered my dress in the wrong size. But I woul dhave paid anything. My seamstress did an amazing job.

[MOB Karen]

Amber got her platter today! Thank you, Elizabeth!! It is so cute!!! It has Jason and Amber, their dog Sassy, and all five of their cats. Here is the platter...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Picture053.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

I love the platter! It is so cute!

[Amber818]

OMG!! I love love love it! I can't wait to come over and see it I will bring the new camera...!

[brewsells]

I love your platter, Amber. You did a great job, Elizabeth!!
(she even posted a picture of it on her website! It looks awesome!)

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

That platter is adorable! I love it! You did an awesome job Elizabeth!

[Amber818]

Thanks ladies! I love the platter too. It is just so darn cute. We will display it at the wedding and we will have guests sign the back of it.

[MOB Karen]

Jason took Amber & I out to a fancy restaurant for her birthday. Here are some pictures.

Here is Amber & I at dinner.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics3.jpg

Here is me very serious about stuffing my face. lol
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics5.jpg

This is Amber's dinner, she is having Porterhouse steak, garlic mashed potatoes, and sauteed mushrooms. Yumm-O!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics4.jpg

Here is Amber's dessert, they actually wrote "Happy Birthday, Amber" on the plate. It was so cool!!!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics6.jpg

[MOB Karen]

After dinner, we went to a bar called Flicka's, and had a few drinks.

Here is Amber & I.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics8.jpg

And another.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics2.jpg

Amber showing off her ring. lol
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics11.jpg

Then all three of us.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics9.jpg

[MOB Karen]

Amber showing another dessert that she got for her birthday. This was with her work buddies. Can you tell Jason got a new digital camera? lol
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypicsamber.jpg

Amber & Jason love each other. lol
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics1.jpg

Amber & Jason being cozy with each other. lol
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Picture046.jpg

Amber with one of her 5 cats.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Picture037.jpg

[MOB Karen]

Amber driving, and Jason is the passenger. http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Picture022.jpg

Amber acting strange.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Picture043.jpg

Amber's birthday flowers on her table at home.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/B-daypics12.jpg

[Amber818]

Thanks for posting the pics mom....!

[LaceyinPgh]

It looks like you had a fabulous birthday Amber. Congrats on turning a year older!

[blueeyedbride]

Glad you ahd a nice Birthday.... Hey girl by the way we will be in the teens in a few hrs.... OMG

[Amber818]

Glad you ahd a nice Birthday.... Hey girl by the way we will be in the teens in a few hrs.... OMG


LOL! I know...it is so weird. It is right around the corner....

[Amber818]

It looks like you had a fabulous birthday Amber. Congrats on turning a year older!

I have to admit a quarter of a century sort of feels like 24....LOL!!

[LaceyinPgh]

I have to admit a quarter of a century sort of feels like 24....LOL!!
Yes I didn't notice a difference either. The only birthday that hit me was 20. I woke up and realized, I'm not a teenager anymore!

[mariaandmanish]

Yeah, that's weird too. I just turned 30 a month and a half ago, and thought it would really bother me, but for some reason, it was just another bday. I guess it's cause I don't feel any different. I think that's a good thing!:):confused:

[Amber818]

Yeah, that's weird too. I just turned 30 a month and a half ago, and thought it would really bother me, but for some reason, it was just another bday. I guess it's cause I don't feel any different. I think that's a good thing!:):confused:

A co-worker of mine just turned 30 and she was a basket case over it...LOL!

[MOB Karen]

OMG!!!! We are in the 'teens now!!! 19 days!!! :ura1: Amber is going to be a married woman very very soon now!!!! :biggrin: My baby is going to be a Mrs. :bbeek: I'm kind of happy and sad at the same time, if that makes sense.:hug:

[Kacie_bride]

How exciting!

[Valmai]

OMG thats great!!! I can understand how you must feel so proud yet sad - but i bet its still a fabulous feeling - well done both of you!! xxx

[WhiskeyGirl]

I'm sorry I missed saying Happy Birthday Amber! I hope it was a great birthday!! :D

Wow your down to the teens!! It's so exciting!! Congratulations on making it this far and staying sane, you two are keeping it together very well IMO!! I cna't wait to see your photos!! Oh this is so exciting! ;)

[Amber818]

It was great! Thanks Shawna!

I can't believe I will be at 18 days tomorrow...let's see my mom joined in March so that was about 6 months out...JEEZ!! Time flies!!!

[Kacie_bride]

It was great! Thanks Shawna!

I can't believe I will be at 18 days tomorrow...let's see my mom joined in March so that was about 6 months out...JEEZ!! Time flies!!!

Yes it does!

[countrygirl]

It was great! Thanks Shawna!

I can't believe I will be at 18 days tomorrow...let's see my mom joined in March so that was about 6 months out...JEEZ!! Time flies!!!

Holy moly!! I didn't realize that March was nearly 6 months ago either!!

[Amber818]

I know it really is crazy and before you can blink it will be November and then December....

[countrygirl]

I know it really is crazy and before you can blink it will be November and then December....

Ummm yeah, the wedding and then Christmas, but hey, then my birthday again, I can handle that!!

[Kacie_bride]

I know it really is crazy and before you can blink it will be November and then December....

I hope so! I can't wait for December!

[Amber818]

I hope so! I can't wait for December!

It will be here before you know it.

[Amber818]

Well...today was amazing! I asked for today off from work becasue my MOH had a spa day planned for us and it was just what I needed. We both had 10:30 appointments for European facials and massages. The whole time I was on the table I felt all my stress, worries, and concerns melt away. It was truly an out of body experience. We left there and went to Costco to get the alcohol for the hotel room tomorrow night. We also hit up Fascinations and let me tell you we had a great time there. We got penis straws and lays with penis's on them. The first thing Shannon said was, "Can you imagine your mom drinking out of a penis straw!" LOL! We will have a great time. Will have stories and pics of the bachlorette party Sunday...well...maybe Monday...LMAO!!

[Valmai]

Sounds like you had a great time - have a fab weekend and try to remember at least some of it lol x

[hummingbird521]

Sounds like you had a wonderful day Amber. Enjoy the party as well. Can't wait to see a pic of your mother drinking out of one of those straws. Please take one of her like this.

[MOB Karen]

Thanks, ladies! I know that the penis straw picture will be one of the first ones they get of me, Amber will make sure of that. I'm not looking forward to that. lol

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_10_14.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_10_1.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_10_9.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)Well, Amber & I have a beauty day today, before we go to the Bachelorette Party tonight. Amber & I are both getting our hair done (highlights, etc.), and Amber will be getting the first of her trial makeup done today.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_4_2v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS)After that, we are off to the hotel for the first leg of Amber's Bachelorette Party. Wish me luck, I'm going to need it! lol

[mariaandmanish]

Have a Great time at the bachelorette party tonight, Amber and Karen!! I can't wait to see pictures of those penis straws!!!!!

[blueeyedbride]

Have fun guys can't wait for the details and pics

[ikkin510]

Well, I am trying my hardest to wait patiently to find out about your party! I hope it went great. Can't wait to see the pictures!!

[LaceyinPgh]

Wow! It is 6 here in PA so I think that makes it 3 out in AZ and still no posting from either of you! I can't even begin to imagine what is causing that. The bad thing of partying like a rock star is that you also get hung over like one too. Tragically though you don't have the disposable income for a personal assistant to get you through it. :bbmrgreen: I can't wait to hear how it all went.

[AngelinLove]

I know that last weekend the day after was very painful for me...so I can only hope that you two are not suffering like I was. I hope that you had a blast and can't wait to hear ALL about it!!!! Pics are gonna be funny too!!!!

[Amber818]

Hello Ladies!

Well my bachelorette party was friggin AMAZING!! I am just waking up from the 3rd or 4th nap of today. My head still is pounding and my stomach is doing a weird grumbling thing. I do not think I am capable of sitting on the computer and telling you all every detail...but here are a few. We had 2 hotel rooms that were ajoining. We decorated everthing thing with penis confetti and penis straws. We hug up the pin the hose on the fireman poster so that the first thing everyone saw when they walked in was a HOT fireman. My MOH had Macayo's catered in YUMMY! We had beer, vodka, and rum!! As everyone started showing up I got more and more excited. All in all it was 18 people that were there. WOW! Anyway I got some goodies including a vibrator, lube, a loincloth(tarzan style for Jason), naughty fortune cookies, furry leg cuffs, these candie rings that go on the penis sorry TMI, a gift card for Victoria's Secret, and some other naughty things that are eluding me now. Well, as Angel would say fast forward to about 9:30 when the party BUS arrived. It had a friggin HOT TUB in it!! Yes a HOT TUB!!! It was HUGE the bus was so much fun and everyone was so happy with it. We went to the Sandbar in Scottsdale which was a blast. The first thing my MOH bought me was a blowjob shot and I took it like a champ even though the alcohol was really strong. I had to do some other goofy things there, my MOH had these dice that you roll and they have me do various tasks. I had to hug a tall guy, and sing to a bald guy it was so funny!! We danced and YES ladies my mother was shaking her money maker all over that dance floor. It was a hoot! Well we left the Sandbar and went to another club called Suede...it was way too packed and hot in there but I still managed to have a good time. We decided to go back to the room and party the rest of the night there. My mom went to bed at about 2am I stayed up and went to sleep at about 5am. We got up checked out of the hotel and went to Denny's I am 100% sure I was still drunk at that point. I came home and told Jason all the fun we had he laughed and looked at all my naughty gifts. There were lots of pics taken. As soon as my mom gets on she will post them! We had soooooo much friggin fun!!!

[hummingbird521]

It sounds as if you had one heck of a good time. A hot tub in a bus, how exciting.

[AngelinLove]

Sounds AWESOME and I am glad you had a blast...you deserved it girl!!! Didn't it make you wanna have like three more...lol!!!! Maybe, without the hangover though!!!

[LaceyinPgh]

Up until 5? Still drunk at breakfast! That is my girl. You made me proud.

[MOB Karen]

You've heard the Bride's point of view of the Bachelorette Party, now here is the MOB version:

Ok, I'm back as well. Sorry, I slept all day and all night; obviously, I can't party like a rock star, and expect to bounce right back like I used to anymore. I lived through it!! We had a fabulous time!!! My sister, Jody, took lots and lots of pictures, and Amber took some too. I thought Jody sent them to me but there is only one picture in the email she sent me. I think she thinks she has sent them all to me, but I will post any good ones as soon as I get them from her.

Amber & I got our hair done, and went straight over to the hotel to get everything situated. Shannon, MOH, met us at the hotel. We arrived at the hotel to set up at about 5pm, and everyone started arriving at about 7pm. There was such a good turnout of about 18 people (17 girls, & 1 gay guy, Sean). It was fantastic! Amber wore a little mini crown and veil the whole night. She had to wear a lei with mini penises on it too. It was hilarious. She also wore a thing across her chest that said, "Bachelorette." Everyone else wore purple beads to distinguish us as "Amber's Bachelorette Party." I got to wear the hottie whistle, which I was supposed to blow every time we saw a man that qualified as a hottie. Now that I look back on it, I didn't blow that whistle very much. We all had to drink from our penis straws, and yes they do have pictures of me and a few others of us who unfortunately had to be the suckers (literally). lol

Amber got a whole bunch of penis gifts, that I can't even remember, I think she told you about some of those. The vibrator was an interesting choice. lol We played sex games, and gave prizes away to the winners. Believe it or not, I won the one that asked Amber all her private sex questions, such as, "how many sex partners has Amber had?" Needless to say, I got that one wrong. lol It was way more information that I wanted to know. lol

We had dinner catered from Macayo's Mexican Restaurant, with mini chimis, mini taquitos, mini tamales, chips, salsa, sour cream, guacamole. It was delicious! We promptly started drinking after we ate. Amber & I, and a few others were drinking beer, but I think most of the girls, and Sean, were drinking mixed drinks. By the time the Party Bus got there to pick us up at 9pm, we had a substantial buzz going. lol We went to three different nightclubs, but the first one was the best. Amber had to hug a short guy, and sing to a tall guy (I blew the whistle for this guy. lol), which went very well. The men were really good sports about it.

When we got back to our rooms at 2am, I promptly fell asleep in the other room where the party wasn't going on. I think at about 4 or 5am, the front desk called and asked them to keep the noise down, but I never heard a thing and slept through it all. lol

Ok, it's time for pictures. Like I said before, these are only the ones that Amber took, Jody took way more pictures than Amber did, but she hasn't sent them to me yet. If there are any really juicy ones, I will post those as well. lol

First up, Amber's fabulous hair. It turned out really pretty.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0011.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0022.jpg

This was the party room, and that's me just helping set it up, before the fun started.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0051.jpg

This was the non-party room.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0062.jpg

More to come...

[hummingbird521]

I love Ambers hair. The color is great. It sounds as if you had a wonderful time. I too cannot party like a rock star anymore. haha. One beer and I am ready for sleep anymore.

[MOB Karen]

The food was delicious. The prize gifts were on this table as well.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0081.jpg

Me and Shannon, MOH, standing in front of the fireman, drinking from the penis straws.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0122.jpg

I closeup of me drinking from the penis straw. Thanks for that one, Amber.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0073.jpg

A good picture of my hair done too. This is me and my sister, Jody.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0232.jpg

More to come...

[MOB Karen]

Amber, Shannon, and some of Amber's work buddies.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0142.jpg

The bride-to-be with her penis lei, veil, and bachelorette banner.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0153.jpg

Amber's high school friends standing in front of a different fireman.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0221.jpg

Amber & her friends... this was obviously taken back at the hotel after the bar hopping.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/Bachelorettepartypics0423.jpg

This is all I have for now. I will post more when my sister sends them to me.

[hummingbird521]

Karen your hair looks great. I think that is so cute of you drinking out of the straw. What we mom's will do for our girls. haha.

[countrygirl]

The pics are great. Karen, your hair looks so pretty, and I love Amber's hair.

[Kacie_bride]

Sounds like a great time! I love the pics!

[LaceyinPgh]

Wow, I shouldn't have opened this thread at work! It looks like you all have a great time!

[ikkin510]

Looks like y'all had a great time! Love your hair Karen! Amber's looks great too!

OK, I have to know, where did you get the firefighter posters???