Paul and Mary Ann 9/26/09

[alli816]

Well I've been on OneWed for awhile so I figured I would start my journal, I'm not to sure where to start or what to say so here goes:

How we Met:

My close friend just had her baby in January of 2008 and her brother was in the Army Reserves and was serving over in Iraq with the Army. Around March 30 he came home and my friend Bridget was having her son dedicated at church so they had a gathering after church for her son Landon and her brother Paul for a homecoming party. Anyways after church we went into the hall for the first time I finally met Bridget's brother Paul. So after that day we hung out with him and his family a little before he went back to Iraq. But before he went back we did say we should email each other. So we started emailing each other for about 8 months and it was real innocent a friendship started. So I did make the first move I asked him in an email if when he got back from Iraq if he would like to go out sometime just the two of us and he did say sure. So he came back from Iraq and was home for awhile and I didnt hear anything from him so of course I assumed nothing would become us. But after a month or so one night I received an email asking if I would like to go to a hockey game so of course I said yes....at first I wasnt sure if it was all of us or the 2 of us but it turned out just the two of us. Anyways we had a great first date October 27, 2007 and its been fabulous ever since. I felt I met my prince finally.

Engagement:

Well I've been impatient ever since we first talked about getting married. Now I'm sure everyone might not agree you should be dating much longer before you get married but I just feel he's the one and he feels the same.
So he got tickets to go see Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals play in Boston on June 21, 2008. So of course he was teasing that's my Birthday present...So we went to Boston for the weekend from Friday June 20th till Sunday June 22nd. We had an awesome weekend, we went to the pier, we rode the train, we went to the game, had awesome pizza and then Sunday morning rode the train back into Government Center and went to the Aquarium and had a blast there, my children loved it as well as Paul and I. So we were leaving the Aquarium and Paul said oh lets go to the Pier and Marissa said oh please mom I want to get a picture. So off we go and Marissa found in the middle of the pier a circle made out of bricks so she says: Here Mom stand here and Paul says here Jacob take this bottle and I turned to help Jacob Paul's on the ground on his knee I turn around and he's asking me and slipping the ring on my finger. I was so happy I couldnt even speak I was so stunned bc he's been torturing me about proposing and I honestly had no idea he was going to do that there.

So now its official!!!!!!

As soon as I can I will post pics of my ring and I did get my wedding dress its on order will be in 6-8 weeks.

We have alot of ideas already for the wedding. We want a fall/country wedding. I want to have Sunflowers/pumpkins/fall leaves/bales of hay/ for the reception hall. We're going to have our reception at a fire hall up in the country so we want to use the hay bales to make a walk way up to the door of the hall. Of course we have plenty of time. I will post ideas and projects as I get them done.

[alli816]

Here's my E-ring, its not the best pic I will get a better pic to post.....

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/Ring?authkey=1glhO0NxzE0

Here's my wedding dress and a pic of my daughter in the bridemaid's dresses...Oh and dont mind my face expressions I'm not the best picture taker.......

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/Dress?authkey=Wefp1uHIEN4

[alli816]

Also we are going to book the reception hall sometime this week or next....We have a meeting sometime in the later part of August with the Photographer and I have a call into the DJ and we already bought our Invitations that just need to be printed at home. I also bought my organza bags for the trail mix for my wedding favors.

[Danielle9608]

Aww I have no idea you got engaged in Boston!!! That is a truely beautiful spot too! *gushing* so perfect! :D

[Danielle9608]

Hey what is your date?

[alli816]

Aww I have no idea you got engaged in Boston!!! That is a truely beautiful spot too! *gushing* so perfect! :D

Aww thank you...I was really shocked but I'm so happy.....

[alli816]

Hey what is your date?

September 26, 2009.......

[Danielle9608]

Congrats on setting your date :)

[alli816]

Congrats on setting your date :)

Thank you I hope I can do alot of DIY projects as well as you did Danielle you rock!!!!!!!!!!

[FFC]

That's an awsome story Mary Ann!! I'm looking forward to hearing all about your planning and everything! I can't view your dress or ring from work cuz the host site is blocked by our servers, but I'll try to look from home!

[Nekochanpurr]

Aww i can't wait to hear more about your wedding! :D Was wondering when you'd start a journal...

[brendalin]

YAH!!! You finally started a journal!!!!! Congrats on setting a date! When did that happen!?!??! YAH YAH YAH!!!

[alli816]

Aw, you ladies are awesome thank you so much for the encouragement......

[alli816]

Well Ladies I was thinking we picked out black/white dresses with a wine/cabornet (spelling?) ribbon but now I'm wondering will these go with my fall/country theme and I already bought brown and gold bags for the wedding favors so not sure if this will all fit together....if you guys have any ideas let me know or do I have to change my theme bc of the bridesmaid dresses?

[FFC]

Heck no, don't change your theme cuz of the dresses. The Wine will go VERY WELL with your country theme, ESPECIALLY if you work in maybe some wine colored flowers with your sunflowers or whatever flowers you end up having - OR, if you do wrapped bouquets, you can use ribbon the same color as the BM dresses for your wrap on the bouquets. You can use sashes on the chairs to accent the dresses. Wine IS a fall color... you just gotta finesse in a few more shades of fall colors to accent it that's all.

[alli816]

Heck no, don't change your theme cuz of the dresses. The Wine will go VERY WELL with your country theme, ESPECIALLY if you work in maybe some wine colored flowers with your sunflowers or whatever flowers you end up having - OR, if you do wrapped bouquets, you can use ribbon the same color as the BM dresses for your wrap on the bouquets. You can use sashes on the chairs to accent the dresses. Wine IS a fall color... you just gotta finesse in a few more shades of fall colors to accent it that's all.


Aww ty Justina, I was panicking....I thought I did a bad thing but once the girls tried on the dresses and put the wine ribbon on I thought thats the dress....so if you have any other ideas which I hope you do let me know....I still want to use the Sunflowers but I like the idea adding the wine color in the flowers...do you think the brown and gold bags will be weird at the table settings then now?

[FFC]

No, the brown and gold won't be wierd. You're working with a country/fall theme. As long as you don't work in some bright blue or green, you should be just fine. Try to keep the colors kinda like a maple leaf in the fall, you know how it fades from a wine color, to yellow? Kinda that effect. Make sense??

[FFC]

Kinda like this:

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[Danielle9608]

I think the dresses will look great with your theme. Plus I am sure the girl will not be standing right next to the bags anyways :D

[alli816]

Oh thank you ladies.....how about me its 15 months away and I'm already getting nervous.....thank goodness I have onewed but you two especially will be married way before mine I hope you guys stay on to help me bc I'm going to be a basket case.......Justina thanks for the pics of the leaves..I never even thought of that color scheme....and Danielle thanks for your input with the dress.....I just thought everything has to match....

[alli816]

No, the brown and gold won't be wierd. You're working with a country/fall theme. As long as you don't work in some bright blue or green, you should be just fine. Try to keep the colors kinda like a maple leaf in the fall, you know how it fades from a wine color, to yellow? Kinda that effect. Make sense??

now you show the visual yes it makes alot of sense. ty...

[alli816]

I think the dresses will look great with your theme. Plus I am sure the girl will not be standing right next to the bags anyways :D

Well the bags are going to be at the tables I'm putting trail mix in the bags and I'm going to have set 1 brown, 1 gold and so on....

[Danielle9608]

Danielle thanks for your input with the dress.....I just thought everything has to match....

I think you will the only person to notice. When I was looking at dresses for my bridesmaids I was all concerned that they were more blue blue then my blue green centerpieces. Until my sister was like "Danielle the girls are not going to be wearing the centerpieces, relax you are going to be the only person to notice." :D

[Danielle9608]

Well the bags are going to be at the tables I'm putting trail mix in the bags and I'm going to have set 1 brown, 1 gold and so on....

That is going to look awesome! It will totally go with your fall theme :D

[FFC]

I used to think that all the blue in my wedding had to be the exact same. I finally just gave up and got "similar" blues to go in my decor. I'll have to show you how it turns out... but I have yet to see a wedding where everything is ONE color ;)

[alli816]

I think you will the only person to notice. When I was looking at dresses for my bridesmaids I was all concerned that they were more blue blue then my blue green centerpieces. Until my sister was like "Danielle the girls are not going to be wearing the centerpieces, relax you are going to be the only person to notice." :D

ok she's right.......I need to breathe....

[alli816]

Ok ladies...thanks again....I definitely going to need your help just to do everything for the wedding......just to bounce idease off of you guys bc you're such pros........;)

[alli816]

Oh here's some pics of the proposal and my e-ring......

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/Proposal?authkey=94v_mvpJhdg

[NowAShelton]

thats awesome that yall got pics of the proposal! i love it! and just to put my two cents in...i think it would be good to have a little different colors in because otherwise you might get a little overwhelmed with THOSE colors..yanno? plus in my head that wine color mixed with what you said sounds VERY elegant for a fall theme!

[Danielle9608]

AWW your proposal was so romantic! Hey never asked - How did you like Boston?

[alli816]

AWW your proposal was so romantic! Hey never asked - How did you like Boston?

Oh I liked it....the only thing I didnt like was driving to get there....Connecticut and Boston are much different than my old Scranton PA......:D But other than that we all enjoyed it....especially the kids.....

[alli816]

thats awesome that yall got pics of the proposal! i love it! and just to put my two cents in...i think it would be good to have a little different colors in because otherwise you might get a little overwhelmed with THOSE colors..yanno? plus in my head that wine color mixed with what you said sounds VERY elegant for a fall theme!

Thank you....I do agree with you I think it will be classy and elegant looking......thats why I love OneWed, its like you have a bunch of sisters giving you great advice......

[Danielle9608]

Oh I liked it....the only thing I didnt like was driving to get there....Connecticut and Boston are much different than my old Scranton PA......:D But other than that we all enjoyed it....especially the kids.....

Did you get a chance to do the duck tour or the freedom trail?

[alli816]

Did you get a chance to do the duck tour or the freedom trail?

No.....I would have liked to see alot of the history part of Boston but didnt get a chance......we did see the duck tour boat on the street so that was cool with the feet on the back of the boat.....:D

[alli816]

Hey girls, not so much going on the wedding planning.......I have a DJ in mind just have to put a deposit....we have a photographer and we just have to put the deposit down....and the reception hall as well.....I have to take a pic of the wedding invitations I bought so will post soon.....so it doesnt seem like I'm getting anywhere on the wedding plans.....:bbcry:

[Danielle9608]

Hey girls, not so much going on the wedding planning.......I have a DJ in mind just have to put a deposit....we have a photographer and we just have to put the deposit down....and the reception hall as well.....I have to take a pic of the wedding invitations I bought so will post soon.....so it doesnt seem like I'm getting anywhere on the wedding plans.....:bbcry:

Don't worry some months nothing will happen and then others you will cross like 5 things off. I can't wait to see your invitations :)

[alli816]

Danielle, thank you so much for your encouragement.....I hope you and Justina stay on OW after your married.....you guys are like sisters to me.....You two have given me so much information and confidence in planning my wedding.....Just want to say Thank you so much.....

[Danielle9608]

Danielle, thank you so much for your encouragement.....I hope you and Justina stay on OW after your married.....you guys are like sisters to me.....You two have given me so much information and confidence in planning my wedding.....Just want to say Thank you so much.....

Don't worry about me - I am not going anywhere ;)

[alli816]

Don't worry about me - I am not going anywhere ;)

Sweet.....bc I need you.....:D

[brendalin]

I love that you are using trail mix for your favors! Did you decide what you are all going to put in it?

Glad that you are sticking with your theme! Can't wait to see it all come together!

[alli816]

I love that you are using trail mix for your favors! Did you decide what you are all going to put in it?

Glad that you are sticking with your theme! Can't wait to see it all come together!

Brenda, thank you for your words of encouragement....I feel so down like nothing is getting done......its like were in a stand still......I havent decided what to put in it yet....I know I want chocolate M&M's, sunflower seeds probably some kind of nut....as for that not sure if you have anymore ideas please share.....:D and yes I'm glad I'm sticking with my theme.....I definitely want the fall/country look and I definitely want the sunflower's but at first I thought I messed up by getting the black and white dresses but we are using the wine color sash so now after talking to you gals I feel its all going to work out I just get a little too nervous sometimes.....thank goodness I have you ladies to talk and share with my wedding plans.....

[brendalin]

:DThings will get done! Somtimes you hit a dry spell where you feel like nothing is happening and then all of a sudden you get to cross a bunch of stuff off at once.

As for the trail mix, I would put in it what you like :D it is your wedding after all!!! I like raisins in my trail mix, but everyone puts different stuff in theirs. some put dried fruit, some cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips.... Any kind of fall candy would be good, you can stock up this year for next year on most of the candy!

[alli816]

:DThings will get done! Somtimes you hit a dry spell where you feel like nothing is happening and then all of a sudden you get to cross a bunch of stuff off at once.

As for the trail mix, I would put in it what you like :D it is your wedding after all!!! I like raisins in my trail mix, but everyone puts different stuff in theirs. some put dried fruit, some cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips.... Any kind of fall candy would be good, you can stock up this year for next year on most of the candy!

Cool.....I forgot about the raisins...I love them but not sure if everyone would like them....that's the thing do I put in what I like or try to make it so everyone can enjoy it? great idea about stocking up but since its next september where would I store the candy? I just feel like I cant do anything right now since its next September...I guess I'm having a boohoo day......:bbcry:

[brendalin]

The nice thing about trail mix is that they can pick out the stuff that they do not like. It isn't like cookies with nuts in them (some people like them and some peopel don't -- you can't really pick them out).

I have had those boohoo days too! Look at your list and see if there is anything small that you can get started on. I did A LOT of camparing prices when i first started planning. (I have lots of spreadsheets with prices, and pros and con lists!) Just remember you are going to be a MRS!!! When I think about that it always makes me smile!:D

[alli816]

The nice thing about trail mix is that they can pick out the stuff that they do not like. It isn't like cookies with nuts in them (some people like them and some peopel don't -- you can't really pick them out).

I have had those boohoo days too! Look at your list and see if there is anything small that you can get started on. I did A LOT of camparing prices when i first started planning. (I have lots of spreadsheets with prices, and pros and con lists!) Just remember you are going to be a MRS!!! When I think about that it always makes me smile!:D

Thanks again for your kind words and it really made me smile to think yes I am going to be a Mrs........:D

[katrina7875]

Your sweet words in my journal sent me running to read yours!

I LOVE your theme! I so wanted to have a fall wedding. I just love fall colors and all the decorations. Your wedding will be gorgeous! And what a fantastic proposal story. I can't wait to see what else you come up with.

[brendalin]

MARY ANN!!! You haven't updated in awhile, just wanted to see how you were doing?!??!

[alli816]

Brenda, thanks for asking....like i said before I'm at a stand still right now......everyday life is taking over for now....we're in the process of moving to the country from the city.... We're moving the weekend of the 23/24 of August.....I just started a new job.....and my FH is over in Alaska and wont be home until after the move....so lots going on...I feel the wedding plans took a back burner for now.....Oh wait some good news.....My wedding dress and the Bridesmaids dresses are in I have to pick them up....

[Danielle9608]

I hope your move goes well!

[FFC]

Good luck! I gotta catch up on everyone's journals I"ve been so busy with everything lately. Have fun with the move! :happy:

[brendalin]

You are a VERY busy lady!!! Hope that your new job is going well, as well as the move! Don't forget to post pictures of the dresses! Can't wait to see them!

[alli816]

[quote=brendalin;312748]You are a VERY busy lady!!! Hope that your new job is going well, as well as the move! Don't forget to post pictures of the dresses! Can't wait to see them![/quote

Brenda, here's the pics of my dress and the bridesmaids dresses its my daughter modeling......

Here's my E-ring, its not the best pic I will get a better pic to post.....

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/...ey=1glhO0NxzE0 (http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/Ring?authkey=1glhO0NxzE0)

Here's my wedding dress and a pic of my daughter in the bridemaid's dresses...Oh and dont mind my face expressions I'm not the best picture taker.......

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/...ey=Wefp1uHIEN4 (http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/Dress?authkey=Wefp1uHIEN4)

[alli816]

Hey Ladies, thank you so much for your wishes for the move.....Well we're painting tomorrow the living room and our bedroom so we can move in next Saturday.....So yes I have alot going on but its great to get on here and talk to my OW sisters and some gents.....:D

[Danielle9608]

Mary Ann I love your dress! That tiara is so pretty too. Your daughter is gorgeous! The link for your ring doesn't work :(

[alli816]

Mary Ann I love your dress! That tiara is so pretty too. Your daughter is gorgeous! The link for your ring doesn't work :(

Well thank you....I didnt get the Tiara because it was 179.00 way to much for my blood and isnt she beautiful.....oh and I will get another link for my ring as well..

[alli816]

Danielle,

See if this works.....

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/Ring02?authkey=_XX8h5ZMtgI

[Danielle9608]

Danielle,

See if this works.....

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/Ring02?authkey=_XX8h5ZMtgI

Sure does! And it's BEAUTIFUL! I have a square cut too :)

[alli816]

Sure does! And it's BEAUTIFUL! I have a square cut too :)

Thank you....you do? cool beans....yes I love the princess cut too......I just adore it its a plain princess cut solitare.....just what I wanted...not too big....I cant wait to wear my wedding band because its princess cut diamonds and sapphires...its just beautiful with my e-ring....

[alli816]

Well I havent been on here in awhile. Lots been going on. We just moved into a house. Right now we are just renting but probably going to try to buy. The kids started new schools. We are adjusting to living in the country. I just realized my wedding is like just about a year away. Wow. It seems it was just 18 months away. So now we'll have to start putting deposits on the hall and photographer and the caterer.

[FFC]

Hey MaryAnn! I haven't been on much either unfortunately. We're lookin for a house too! Good luck with buying a home. Now is the time to do it if you're going to do it!

[alli816]

Thanks Justina. Good luck to you to with buying a house. :D

[amunet]

Hey there date twin :) Just checking in on you, when I have more time I'll actually take the time do read through your journal.

[Kay]

Hi! Just found your journal tonight and want to say the engagement pics are sooo cute... and IMHO wine goes with fall colors... it's all good! :D Congrats and have fun planning!

[alli816]

Well thank you ladies for all your nice comments. I cant believe now its just about 11 months away. I feel I have nothing done. My fiance is probably going to be going to Iraq with his job. So soons he gets his definite orders he will probably be going in January and wont be back until July. But there could be a chance that he could go later to Iraq than January and if that's the case we might move up the wedding. That's why I cant put deposits down just yet. So right now I feel overwhelmed. I know we have some things done like I have my dress and my bridemaids dresses. I have the hall already notified of date but I didnt put the deposit down yet because of not knowing when he's leaving. Also, my pictures too. So that's where we are right now.

[Danielle9608]

Hang in there Mary Ann, I am sure it will all work out.

[alli816]

Thanks Danielle. Actually as of today he's probably going to Iraq in January. So that means he would be back in July. So as for now the wedding is still September 26, 2009 but well we are going to try to buy the house we're renting so we might have our own house before the wedding and now we decided we might take a few days to go to the Cat skills(?) in New York just the two of us and then we are going to plan a family trip to Disney World. So we're so excited about all the stuff will be doing especially going back to Disney World but it will be our family (Paul and I and the kids) and his parents and lil sis and his other sister with her husband and son. I'm just wondering now if we told them that this was our honeymoon to you get any freebe's?

[Danielle9608]

I'm just wondering now if we told them that this was our honeymoon to you get any freebe's?
Hey you can always try right. Jon and I tried to get upgraded on one of our flights on our honeymoon, but the attendant said no. Then we asked if we could purchase an upgrade and she said our tickets were not upgradable. Meh we tried. I think the women we picked to ask was in a really pissy mood that day.

[FFC]

Hey you can always try right. Jon and I tried to get upgraded on one of our flights on our honeymoon, but the attendant said no. Then we asked if we could purchase an upgrade and she said our tickets were not upgradable. Meh we tried. I think the women we picked to ask was in a really pissy mood that day.

That's BS. What airline were you flying? We had the opportunity to upgrade to first class for EVERY single flight on our honeymoon (except the last leg from SF to Sacramento).

[alli816]

Well we have been stuck here for a couple days because of being sick and about 16 inches of snow and having no power...... So we took advantage soon the phone was back on to get some quotes about the Disney Vacation, doesnt look like we will get any discounts but we're all excited.....We all cant wait to go to Disney again. I'm so glad we're able to take the kids and his family on vacation next year........:D

[caligal85]

Just checking in to see if you're still snow bound.

[alli816]

Thanks for checking in on us. We were snowbound for about 2 days.

[alli816]

Well ladies, I hope all is well with everyone. A lot has been going on in our lives but hopefully it's all going to come together now. We just found out Paul is definitely going to Iraq for six months and we wont have to change our wedding date. His employer is sending him for training the first week of February and sometime in February or the end of February he will go to Iraq. Luckily the man that's in charge is working with us so that he can be back for our wedding, September 26, 2009. Oh and his Dad is leaving this friday for Iraq with the same employer for 6 months as well. So we will be busy planning a wedding and everyday life wrapped all in one. At least soon I can put deposits down. Please keep us in your prayers that we can plan a wedding and get everything done in 7 or 8 months depending when he leaves. So that's where we are right now. I finally feel like is becoming real....

[FFC]

Hi Mary Ann! Thanks for the update. That's great that they've promised him that he can come back for the wedding! That's gotta be tough on you though :( Hang in there! You got a lot of work ahead of you, but you can definitely plan your wedding and get everything done in 8 months :) If you haven't already, start thinking DRESSES. Those take the longest out of everything!

[alli816]

Well fortunately I have my wedding dress and the brides maid dresses so that's a plus....He's going to wear his army dress uniform and the grooms men are going to wear black slacks and wine color shirt/ black tie to match the girls. I just really need to put deposits down on the hall and such......

[FFC]

Well fortunately I have my wedding dress and the brides maid dresses so that's a plus....He's going to wear his army dress uniform and the grooms men are going to wear black slacks and wine color shirt/ black tie to match the girls. I just really need to put deposits down on the hall and such......

You have the hall picked out? (I haven't been keeping up with journals because I can't view pics from work :urgh: so I'm not sure if I missed that part).

[alli816]

Yes I have the hall picked out, it's the Lions Club Hall its houses about 150 people originally I was going to go with the Township Fire Hall but that only holds 100 people. The decor on the Lions Club Hall is ok but I guess it will do. I dont need anything fancy. We can decorate it so hopefully it will turn out nice.

[FFC]

That's good that you know what you want. You're on the right track. You should have no problems getting everything done by September!

[alli816]

Well ladies I think we might possibly have a photographer.....today my son had Basketball pics taken so I thought well I would call the photographer to ask if he does wedding pictures and he was like yes I do....So he seems he would be in our price range so I'm excited about speaking with him and seeing his work. As soon as we know Paul's definite date of when he's leaving for Iraq and his date he would come back from Iraq, I have to call him. Also, the photographer gave me a name of a couple who have a Music Production and are DJ's so he said to give them a call. Well we also decided to change our wedding favorites but I think it's going to be a good thing. Last year I bought gold and brown organza bags to hold trail mix but now I'm going to order Leave Cookie Cutters and put them in the bags. The trail mix we're still going to use and put them on the tables as a snack. So I'm excited.:)

[alli816]

Well I ordered the fall leaf cookie cutters they were shipped today....Actually, I was able to get in touch with my first choice for my wedding photographer so we just have to meet up and pay the deposit....I have to send the deposit for the hall.....Paul and I decided to have my older brother and wife in our wedding as well as my daugther and son and his two sisters and brother-in-law and his father. Also, we decided to include the mothers they could do the candle lighting and I would like to give them each a flower, which I think is traditional? So thinks seem to be falling into place now. I found someone to cater our wedding and possibly someone to do the cupcake cake......:)

[FFC]

Mary Ann, you're right, having the mothers in the ceremony is traditional. That's awsome that you're getting your plans in order!!

[alli816]

I need to vent now, because we found out today Paul is leaving March 22 and still dont know when he's coming back so now Paul is saying we should move the wedding. So I'm not so happy right now with his job. I couldnt put any deposits down because of waiting for them to decide when he would leave now we know and it stinks. Now because of them I have to move my wedding date, I guess I'm being selfish but I dont know. Then I finally get in touch with my photographer who I was going to book but she sends me her new price list for this year, I almost fell off the chair because her prices almost doubled and we would be getting less pictures as well.....What a bad day today plus the weather didnt help.............:(

[FFC]

Awww hang in there! So does this mean you have to push your wedding date earlier or later??

[Danielle9608]

I am so sorry you am having to deal with this! Hang in there, I know it will all work out in the end :)


Plus, it wouldn't be any fun without drama right??? :innocent:

[Mrs.Goff]

Aww, I hope things get better soon.

[alli816]

Thanks so much ladies for thinking of me....We did decide to push back the wedding only by one week so our new wedding date is October 3, 2009. I'll be honest at first I wasnt happy but the more I thought about it, it's the right thing to do. I definitely need to have the groom here in the states to get married....:) so things are sitting better now with me....Although my fiance's sister's wedding anniversary is October 4th so he said then he shouldnt forget our anniversary then....so I was able to check with both the pastors and they are both open that day so that's good. So I'm sure things will come together smoothly....now I just have to figure out about my wedding photos...at first I was going to go with a photographer that I thought was reasonable until she sent me her price list for 2009 and she pretty much doubled the price of the packages and you get less pictures...so I'm not sure now...but someone I work with loves to take pictures and she took many pictures at 2 of her relatives weddings so I'm wondering just maybe go with her....I know photos are important and you get what you pay for but I'm having a hard time swallowing the prices of the pictures the professionals are asking for their pictures....If I could take my own pictures I would.....

[NOTKT]

Glad you everything worked out with the new date :) I'm sure you will find the right photog, it is really hard to pay that much! We could not, but we didn't get the best pictures, either. :shrug

I really like your favors also, its a perfect idea for fall :cloppy:

[Mrs.Goff]

Congrats on the new date. Glad everything's going to work out for you.

[alli816]

Thanks again ladies for all the support....I guess I just got myself so worked up for no reason because in the end it is working out, I just have to remember to have faith......

[alli816]

Well Ladies I figured I better update you all, we finally decided on my first choice for the photographer....she's actually giving us a deal but still we're paying more than I thought I would but I guess you get what you pay for right....so we just put the deposit down yesterday on the photographer....today I sent out the deposit for the Hall....Wow now it feels real.....We also found out when Paul is coming home it's Sept 15, 2009 but were not sure if he's leaving Iraq that date or in the States that date.....so we are staying with the October 3 Wedding Date....so it's all good....I'm much better the more I think about it I just want to marry my soul mate and I shouldnt make much of the date thing....as long as he comes home safe and his dad comes home safe why should I complain.....

[NOTKT]

I completely agree :)

[FFC]

Thanks for the update Mary Ann! I'm glad to hear that you've got your date secured as well as your photographer!!!! How exciting!

[alli816]

Well life has been busy for us with Paul leaving soon for Iraq but I think I finally figured out my centerpieces...Well I want to use fresh sunflowers so we're going to grow them again this year and try to use them if they are in good condition to be used if not plan B is I'm going to ask the florist for about 15 extra sunflowers and then we'll build our sunflower centerpieces from them...my friend is so crafty and she is just a blessing to me to have as a friend. First we're going to get like a see through material, using one of the coordinating colors, either gold or brown or the wine color we will cut that in a square shape for our base then take about 4 sunflower leaves and put them down like in a circle shape and then take the sunflower head and place it on that...then she wants to get from Germany when she goes back home to visit it's like rafia to put that around the sunflower and then possibly sprinkle some kind of pearl thing or such just to make it stand out a little...but other than that I think it's an awesome, unique way to display my favorite flower.....:) so that was the highlight of my day.....

[FFC]

Your centerpieces sound beautiful! I can't wait to see how they turn out!

[alli816]

Your centerpieces sound beautiful! I can't wait to see how they turn out!

Thanks Justina....My friend and I went to JoAnn Fabrics tonight while here husband took my son and her son toy browsing.....So we were there just to look to see what kind of fabric was out there...and low and behold we went into the home fabrics and we found this one fabric....that was it...she calculated how much we needed and then we took it up to the counter to be measured and found there was enough and even little extra....yippee....also what made the deal was that the fabric was 4.99 a yard but it was the last night for 40% off so I purchased 8 3/8 yards of fabric for 28.00 and change with the tax....how exciting that was.....it's such a beautiful fall orange color...it looks awesome with my brown and gold favor bags which I brought to match colors....:)

[FFC]

How exciting! Isn't it GREAT getting good deals? It's refreshing :)

[alli816]

Well the past 2 days have been terrible...We got news yesterday that Paul' s trip to Iraq is pushed back now to April 26, 2009 so that means we have to move the wedding again. Well we have come up with a solution and hoping and praying that the hall and the photographer will work with us since I put the deposit down on both. Well things werent good today but his mother made sense of everything for us...We decided that possibly November 14th or 21st we will have our official church wedding. But since Paul's dad is over in Iraq now I wanted to wait until both of them were home to get married but my father in law to be wants us to get married before Paul leaves for Iraq...that is his wishes so now I'm not sure how that works if we have our Pastor marry us before he leaves how does that work in November? If anyone can shed some light on this please do so because my head is spinning....I'm so stressed...

[EarlyBird]

Your pastor will be able to tell you how the november ceremony can be held. I know in my church it would be a "reaffirmation" ceremony, but im catholic.

Congrats on having your honey be your DH sooner. Dont worry. push on and marry your sweetheart and then you can have your big celebration in november!!


im sorry you had to push it again, but at least you have fh home for a little while longer.

[alli816]

Your pastor will be able to tell you how the november ceremony can be held. I know in my church it would be a "reaffirmation" ceremony, but im catholic.

Congrats on having your honey be your DH sooner. Dont worry. push on and marry your sweetheart and then you can have your big celebration in november!!


im sorry you had to push it again, but at least you have fh home for a little while longer.

Thanks so much Vana....you're right he is here longer now....I appreciate your words.

[FFC]

Mary Ann, what if you and FH did a justice of the peace, or tie the knot with your preferred officiant if it means a lot to you, just to get married (to satisfy FFIL), and then have the big wedding when they both get back? That will give you a chance to have the wedding of your dreams, and you'll have more time to plan.

Just a thought. I hope you still get to have your wedding the way you want it - I of all people know how that is important!

[alli816]

Ladies thank you for encouraging words. Well we did it yesterday we went and got our marriage license....We will be having a small ceremony on April 11th, 2009. The Big Fun Wedding will be November 14, 2009...the small cereomy will be officiated by my Pastor. We are going to hook up a camera so Dad will be on Skype to see us.....so wow I'm getting married in about 3 weeks now...yikes...we are going to have a little gathering at our house after the wedding.

[FFC]

That's awsome that you have it all planned out now. I hope it works out as planned from here on out and that duty doesn't get in the way.

Congrats!!!

[alli816]

Hi Ladies, well a week tomorrow we are getting married.......yikes....I'm so excited, its really happening......yippee:ura1:

[Nekochanpurr]

Hi Ladies, well a week tomorrow we are getting married.......yikes....I'm so excited, its really happening......yippee:ura1:


EEee!! Have fun! :D I can't wait to see your pics~

[Mrs.Goff]

I hope you have the time of your life. Congratulations.

[Kay]

Congrats!! YAY!! We are set for 09~19 but if I could & we could afford it right now, I'd move it to June!! Yay for you!! You will have to let us know how it goes!

[FFC]

Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!! :whoohoo: Can't wait to hear about it :)

[alli816]

Aw, thanks ladies for your kind words......I will let you know the details...we are going to take pictures they wont be professional but we will definitely get some...Actually with all the stress of planning the wedding I actually this small wedding is meaning much more to us....

[alli816]

Well it's official, I'm married.....it was so beautiful....it was so meaningful to me for being a small ceremony......I'm so glad we did it.....

[Mrs.Goff]

Aww, Congratulations!

[FFC]

WOOHOO!!!! Congrats Mary Ann!!!!!

[Danielle9608]

First of all CONGRATS!!! Welcome to the MRS club. Second - Oh my gosh Mary Ann I am just catching up right now. I am so sorry you had to move your wedding again. Third ... got any pictures?? lol :)

[alli816]

I have a little pictures but I dont know how to upload them on here.....

[alli816]

I just wanted to say thank you for all your kind words....you ladies are so like sisters to me....

[Mrs.Goff]

If you go to http:/www.photobucket.com and create a account you can then upload your pictures. Once your upload is complete, copy the IMG link and paste that link here.


Good luck.

[amunet]

OMG Mary Ann I just came on here to check and you are a MRS!! Congrats on everything, and I can't wait to see some pictures. You seem really happy and that's what matters.

You'll always be my date twin, even though we aren't officially anymore :)

[Danielle9608]

If you go to http:/www.photobucket.com and create a account you can then upload your pictures. Once your upload is complete, copy the IMG link and paste that link here.


Good luck.

Yup what she said. I can't wait to see!! :)

[PGDesigns]

Congrats, Mary Ann! I can't wait to see pictures!

[alli816]

OMG Mary Ann I just came on here to check and you are a MRS!! Congrats on everything, and I can't wait to see some pictures. You seem really happy and that's what matters.

You'll always be my date twin, even though we aren't officially anymore :)

Oh I totally agree with you, we will always be date twins......thanks for your well wishes...and yes I'm so happy....I dont have any professional pics but I have some on people's cameras that were taken so hopefully that will do... :)

[alli816]

First of all CONGRATS!!! Welcome to the MRS club. Second - Oh my gosh Mary Ann I am just catching up right now. I am so sorry you had to move your wedding again. Third ... got any pictures?? lol :)


Thanks again Danielle for the Congrats....it's ok we had to move the wedding again to November 14, 2009. But I"m glad we had a small family ceremony...the only thing is his dad wasnt able to hear or see the wedding....we had wireless connection and he was on Skype but the call kept getting dropped so that was a little upsetting but we knew that going in and he still wanted us to get married....but in November he will be there to see us renew our wedding vows now....

[alli816]

Hi Ladies,

I had my 16 year old daughter help me do this so what does that tell ya.....lol.....I'm computer illiterate (? spelling) Here you go......


http://s707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/mward72/

[Mrs.Goff]

Aww, you looked so happy. You have some really nice pictures. Congratulations Mrs.!

[Danielle9608]

aww Mary Ann you looked so pretty and so happy! Congrats again. Your daughter is a spitting image of you.

[alli816]

Aw ladies, thank you for your kind words.....I am truly happy.....I cant wait until tomorrow because my photographer is supposed to give us a CD of pics she took so I'm excited to see how they came out....these pictures I posted most of them my daughter took....She's a very talented young lady.....:)

[alli816]

Well ladies I thought you might like the wedding pics my photographer graciously took for us on Saturday....I'm so glad I went with her for our original wedding....I cant wait to see what she will take in November....these are so beautiful....

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/PaulAndMarSPics41109?authkey=Gv1sRgCKLz7pb26rPGEQ#

[PGDesigns]

Everyone looks so happy!

[alli816]

Everyone looks so happy!

Aw thanks, we are all happy....as well as your wedding photos you looked beautiful.....:)

[alli816]

Ok so I made a mistake I didnt copy the pics right so here is the correct album.....

http://picasaweb.google.com/alli816/MaryAnnPaul411092?authkey=Gv1sRgCMnml7HY2vH6NA#

[alli816]

Hi ladies I just wanted to keep you updated...Paul is on his way to Baghdad, Iraq so please keep him and his father both in your prayers....Actually my father-in-law was asked to stay 3 more months over there and now father and son both willl be coming home in October....so we will be having a big celebration when they are home....:)

[Nekochanpurr]

I will be praying for them!

[alli816]

I will be praying for them!

Thank you.:) I got an email from his Dad who's now in charge of the group over there, he made it there safe and he's trying to get sleep.

[Nekochanpurr]

Good stuff. :)

[NOTKT]

They will both definitely be in my prayers. :)

[alli816]

Thank you ladies...We got to see and talk with him today on Skype...so now I feel better knowing I saw him and he made it there safe. Plus he will be with his Dad for a month and then Paul will be going to another base in Iraq but at least they are in the same country.

[alli816]

Hi Ladies, well not much really going on with wedding plans....Paul and his dad are doing well...I miss them both terribly....I think now things will be picking up soon for me to do for the Renewal Wedding...my husband gaving me a list he wants me to take care of now the extra money will be there...I have to pay the last payment on the Photographer...decide on our caterer....put a deposit on the DJ and actually my daughter and my sister in law were helping me pick out songs for the wedding ceremony....so that was exciting....so I will keep you posted...:)

[PGDesigns]

Glad they both made it there safely! They'll be in my thoughts.

[alli816]

Glad they both made it there safely! They'll be in my thoughts.

Thanks Allison, I do believe God does have them save and will bring both home safely to our family....today definitely was not a good day...I'm missing my husband terribly....

[alli816]

Hi ladies, it's been awhile but I thought I check in....I called today about getting alterations done on my wedding dress and now I have my first alteration appointment scheduled for August 29, 2009 at 1 pm......wow that made it actually real for me today even though I'm married....also I just started a new thread I'm on the search for camouflage sneakers to wear with my wedding dress....

[Kay]

Camo sneakers?? LOL Too funny!

[alli816]

Camo sneakers?? LOL Too funny!

Yeah I think it will be a stitch when my husband sees them....now the trick is to find them before Aug 29th.....my first dress fitting...:)

[alli816]

Well ladies, I decided to make my own Camo Converse Sneakers....actually my 16 year old daughter designed them....now I'm waiting for them to come in...she designed them with camo colors and when they come in we are going to design the top of the shoe with a camo design....also I just went to a friend's wedding last saturday and it was awesome...it was an outdoor wedding....everything turned out great...I really liked this U.S. Army Rocket she had as a Unity Rocket....so you know my husband is in the Army Reserves so I thought that would be a cool idea to steal from her

[alli816]

Hi Ladies, well I cant believe July will be over soon....well my first dress fitting is set for Aug 29th, 2009 at 1 pm...I did get the sneakers from Converse so my daughter's friend is going to put the finishing touches of camo on them for me, so excited....everything is coming so fast now....my MOH is planning a Bridal Shower for me for October 10, 2009 so that's exciting....now I have to finish paying on stuff...oh and Paul has about less than 90 days to go to come back to the states...October 21st is his tentative date to be home....and then we are going to take a trip to Vermont just the two of us for an extended weekend...and then our honeymoon we are going to Gaitlinburg (?sp) Tennessee and Grand Olde Opry.....

[FFC]

Thank you for the update!!! That's awsome you got your shoes and everything is planned! I know, I can't believe July is almost over too - where has this year gone!

[brendalin]

Just wanted to check in and see how things were going for you and your planning! Your re-newal is going to be here before you know it!

[Tadswife]

Hi Ladies, well I cant believe July will be over soon....well my first dress fitting is set for Aug 29th, 2009 at 1 pm...I did get the sneakers from Converse so my daughter's friend is going to put the finishing touches of camo on them for me, so excited....everything is coming so fast now....my MOH is planning a Bridal Shower for me for October 10, 2009 so that's exciting....now I have to finish paying on stuff...oh and Paul has about less than 90 days to go to come back to the states...October 21st is his tentative date to be home....and then we are going to take a trip to Vermont just the two of us for an extended weekend...and then our honeymoon we are going to Gaitlinburg (?sp) Tennessee and Grand Olde Opry.....

If you haven't been to the Grand Olde Opry, it's amazing!!! You will really enjoy yourself. I highly recommend getting seats before you go. It packs really quick depending on who is there. They do offer tours of the Grand Ole Opry as well, I recommend that as well. Very interesting. Just becarefull driving down there...people drive like they are driving the indy 500. And I recommeng going to the Opry early. You have to park in a mall parking lot and walk over.

[alli816]

Just wanted to check in and see how things were going for you and your planning! Your re-newal is going to be here before you know it!


Hi there, it's been along time since we talked I hope all is well with you and your husband...yes let the planning begin...it seems now all of a sudden things need to be done...I really enjoyed our small ceremony except that Paul's Dad wasnt there but that's why the Renewal Wedding is going to be awesome...everyone will be home from Iraq.....:)

[alli816]

If you haven't been to the Grand Olde Opry, it's amazing!!! You will really enjoy yourself. I highly recommend getting seats before you go. It packs really quick depending on who is there. They do offer tours of the Grand Ole Opry as well, I recommend that as well. Very interesting. Just becarefull driving down there...people drive like they are driving the indy 500. And I recommeng going to the Opry early. You have to park in a mall parking lot and walk over.

Thank you so much for your information on the Grand Ole Opry...yes I cant wait to go...my husband has already been there...from what your saying it does sound amazing..:)

[alli816]

Hi Ladies, it's been a little while since I've been on here...now things are starting to be moving....I just registered for my Bridal Shower so exciting...we are going to have a Bridal Shower, at first I wasnt sure bc technically we did get married so I didnt know..but its October 10, 2009...wow I cant believe September will be here...I have to get my invitations printed. I have to put the last deposit down on my photographer....my first dress fitting is scheduled for Aug 29, 2009...so things are starting to happen now....:laugh:

[Danielle9608]

YAY glad to hear everything is moving along! It's coming up soon!!

[FFC]

Yay!! I love progress! Congrats on registering for your shower! Isn't it fun?

[alli816]

Aw thanks ladies....I'm so excited....my shower is scheduled for October 10, 2009 at 6 pm....I actually rescheduled my dress fitting for Oct 11, 2009. Last night I was at a friends house and we designed a template for my Thank You post cards for the Bridal Shower I'm so excited....its coming along now....

[pinkbride]

ooh you are getting things all sorted, dress fitting sounds exciting :D hope you have fun at your shower, that day is my birdthday woohoo lol ;) xxx

[alli816]

ooh you are getting things all sorted, dress fitting sounds exciting :D hope you have fun at your shower, that day is my birdthday woohoo lol ;) xxx

Thanks Pinkbride...well happy birthday to you...:D

[alli816]

Well we went shopping tonight for the sunflowers for the centerpieces...so excited bc finally I was able to pick up sunflowers...they match the material a little too much but my friend said that if she puts more greens it will work...

[pinkbride]

oooh love sunflowers!! be great to see pics when they are done if you can get some :D are you having them in vases? x

[alli816]

oooh love sunflowers!! be great to see pics when they are done if you can get some :D are you having them in vases? x

Actually, no we are having them in the center of the table on some beautiful fabric. My dear friend is from Germany and she is making the centerpieces...to me they sound and look very European as she keeps telling me...lol...what is I bought this beautiful rust/copper color fabric. first you put that down and then she's going to put some green leaves from the sunflower or some kind of green leaves then the sunflower head and then she's putting this stuff she gets in Germany its like raffia here and then she's spreading lady bugs around it....I will definitely take pictures....my 2 favorite things are there the sunflowers and the ladybugs....I like the centerpieces bc people wont have to stretch to see each other. I think its going to look awesome once they are assembled and on the tables.

[alli816]

Well I think we're going to go with a wedding cake instead of the cupcakes, only reason is my sister-in-law is making it and she lives 2 hours away from us and I think its going to be easier for her. She made our wedding cake in April and it came out beautiful so she just has to make it bigger to feed 120 people but I think its going to work...she's going to do it a little different in appearance but I think its going to turn out nice...so excited...plus for the cupcake holders that was an issue how would we hold 120 cupcakes....

[FFC]

That's great that you've got the cake figured out! Any idea what it's going to look like?

BUT - if you still liked the cupcake idea.... A couple of these would keep them safe :)

http://cupcakegeneral.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/cupcake_stand.gif

[alli816]

That's great that you've got the cake figured out! Any idea what it's going to look like?

BUT - if you still liked the cupcake idea.... A couple of these would keep them safe :)

http://cupcakegeneral.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/cupcake_stand.gif

these looke nice...not sure how much they are..my sister in law looked at acmoore and they were 42 for $38.00 so I would need 4 of them so that is too much to spend right now.

[FFC]

I totally understand - it was a thought :)

[alli816]

I totally understand - it was a thought :)

Oh Justina, it was a great thought we were even thinking how we could make the cupcake stand but in the end the cake is going to be easier for her to make....like I said she made our first cake and it was scrumptious......so this time she's going to make it a little different...and bigger to feed 120 people...

[FFC]

I'm glad that you have it figured out - I hope that it turns out perfect and travels well. I can't wait to see the finished product. I loooove making/decorating cakes, but I wouldn't trust myself with *another* wedding cake until I master getting white :)

[alli816]

Well I definitely cant wait to see my cake now...I'm glad we decided to go with the cake instead of cupcakes it will just be alot easier for my sister in law...its exciting because she found this awesome pic of a country looking cake with sunflowers that is awesome....and Paul likes it too so exciting....well bad news I tried to print my own invitations tonight with a friend and they came out terrible so I decided I'm just going to have them printed....sometimes it pays to pay a little more for things...plus I'm so excited I tried on my wedding dress and it still fits....its even a little big....so excited bc I bought it over a year ago...my friend said I looked beautiful...so excited...it's all coming so fast and I feel like a bridezilla...especially Paul's sister is aggravating me...she bragged about doing different things for the wedding and now when I need her she has no time...so today we had an argument....which turned into an argument with Paul bc I was venting to him and now we were arguing....ugh...sorry for the venting but I felt today was an awful day but it was bitter sweet at the end....

[pinkbride]

aww sorry you had a bad day, hope your invites come through ok in the printers :) x

[alli816]

I just wanted to say Thank You Ladies for all your support....The past couple of days have been much better....Well my bridal shower invitations went out and many are receiving them now....how exciting...well I my wedding invitations paper should be here tomorrrow so I'm so excited to make a template to take to the printers so I can send them out.....I decided today I want to do a sand ceremony but to include both mothers and then to include all 4 of us....Paul and I and the kids(Jacob and Marissa) I just want to have them included since we are definitely a package deal.....I cant believe the weddig will be here in 2 months.....so excited and especially excited that in 41 days I can hug my husband....love him so much

[NOTKT]

:) Great to hear. Everything is coming along nicely!

[alli816]

Thanks Ladies....today was a productive day....we printed the wedding invitations...they came out awesome the second time with different paper...much easier...lol...I was able to put together the recipe for the wedding shower. so excited.....

[FFC]

Awww Mary Ann you're so close! Can you believe that it's almost winter already again? :)

[pinkbride]

glad your invites came out great! you are getting close...yipeeee!!:D xx

[alli816]

Thanks again Ladies for all your encouraging words....We went out tonight and got the shirts and ties for the guys....we were able to get my son a tie and shirt...and also we got the ring bearers little suits...so cute....so we just have to go out and get dresses for the flower girls....its starting to come together....

[alli816]

Well we went shopping tonight for the flower girl dresses and it definitely was a success....we ended up getting cute dresses that have a flower pattern which I think will look kind match the bridesmaids...there not quite burgundy but I think it will all go together.....plus they can wear them again...

[FFC]

We need pics!!!!!!! :D

[alli816]

Well Ladies so many wonderful busy things are happening now...I'm mailing out most of the wedding invitations tomorrow...lol...I ran out of stamps...oh well...um my bridal shower is two weeks away on this saturday and in little less then a month now my husband is coming home from Iraq....I can wait to to see him...I love him so much......and yes I will take pics...I just been so busy....plus just getting over from being so sick...actually my both kids and I were all sick..

[alli816]

12 more days until my husband comes home.....and a 1 1/2 until the bigger wedding...yikes its coming fast now....I know I have to post some pictures...my bridal shower is this Saturday, October 10, 2009 and my dress fitting is Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at 2 pm...

[FFC]

Oh yay how exciting!!!! I hope you have a fantastic time at your shower, and your reunion with your hubby gets here real soon! :)

[alli816]

Well Ladies, 2 days until my shower...I'm excited.....and 8 days until my husband comes home from Iraq....so so excited......and my dress fitting is in 3 days on Sunday at 2 pm...everything is happening at once now....

[FFC]

Well Ladies, 2 days until my shower...I'm excited.....and 8 days until my husband comes home from Iraq....so so excited......and my dress fitting is in 3 days on Sunday at 2 pm...everything is happening at once now....


It's all going to be a busy blur from here on out - enjoy it while you can!!!!

[alli816]

Well my husband is coming home in 6 days.....and our Bridal Shower is today...I'm so excited but at the same time a little nervous bc I'm not use to being the center of attention....all eyes on me today....one of the days right.....

[melissa1031]

I hope you had alot of fun at your shower yesterday.I'm so glad that DH is coming home to you in a few days.YEA!!!
Good luck and lots of happiness!!

[alli816]

Hi Ladies, our bridal shower was alot of fun....I will post pics....and as for my husband...5 more days....I cant wait....oh and I had my dress fitting yesterday....that was cool bc it feels like its all coming together now.....

[brendalin]

Woohooo! So glad to hear that everything is going so great!

[alli816]

Hi again......here are some pictures of our bridal shower....



http://picasaweb.google.com/T.bubba328/OurBridalShower101009?authkey=Gv1sRgCMm_1rOnh8miVA #

[alli816]

I had my dress fitting yesterday, so here you go....


http://picasaweb.google.com/T.bubba328/Me?authkey=Gv1sRgCJiI75C9n8jH-wE#5391843828501928866

[NOTKT]

The bridal shower looks like a lot of fun! The actually did a GREAT job on your TP dress!

OMG! I love your real dress! It looks amazing on you!

[alli816]

The bridal shower looks like a lot of fun! The actually did a GREAT job on your TP dress!

OMG! I love your real dress! It looks amazing on you!

Aw thank you....the shower was a lot of fun....they did do an awesome job with the Toilet Paper dresses...that was so much fun.....

Yeah my dress fitting made is so surreal....its actually about a month away....I cant wait....plus now my husband is coming home in 3 days.....

[FFC]

Awww your hubby should be home tomorrow!!!!!! Enjoy your reunion with him, and congrats!!!!

[alli816]

Awww your hubby should be home tomorrow!!!!!! Enjoy your reunion with him, and congrats!!!!


Aw, thanks Justina....he's home....I'm so thankful to God for keeping him safe and for keeping my father in law safe as well....we had an awesome time last night with the family....it was great just to sit and talk with him...I love him so much...

[pinkbride]

aww it must be lovely to see him again xx look how happy you are in your dress! i love the detailing and neckline... so pretty!x

[alli816]

aww it must be lovely to see him again xx look how happy you are in your dress! i love the detailing and neckline... so pretty!x

Aw, thank you...so glad to have him home...yes I love my dress it is really plain except the beading in the neckline and around the back of the dress. I love the train its a chapel train so it is long....but we got a over bussle for it....love it.....I'm so excited to wear my dress bc I never had a wedding dress like this for my first marriage and when Paul and I got married in April I just wore a blue dress which was beautiful I loved the style of the dress. But I'm so excited to wear this dress I hope he likes it.....

[melissa1031]

YAY he's home.I'm glad he's back with you.

[alli816]

When Paul was in Iraq he sent me a picture. I love my husband so much....


http://picasaweb.google.com/T.bubba328/Paul09?authkey=Gv1sRgCI7LgcaJ6oG0aw#53939383726571 87570

[melissa1031]

I have nothing to say except,AWWWWWWWWW.That was cute.He's definitely a keeper.lol.

[alli816]

I have nothing to say except,AWWWWWWWWW.That was cute.He's definitely a keeper.lol.


Oh yes he is a keeper.....I love him so much....

[alli816]

Wow, I cant believe it its about 2 and half weeks away to our wedding....so excited...tonight I'm working on the wedding favors....I actually have to take pictures so I can post on here....sorry its just been a whirl wind since he's been home from Iraq...everything is happening so fast now....

[FFC]

You're so close Mary Ann!!! I hope your day goes perfect - I can't wait to see pics! :)

[brendalin]

Woohooo! I can't believe it is almost here! You have to be SO excited!

[alli816]

Well ladies just about a week away now.....I just had my last fitting tonight and was able to take my dress home....I just felt like a princess in it....I never felt like that....I hope when he sees me he loves it....we did get some pics so I will try to post....I know I've been terrible with the pictures but I will have to get some up.....

[FFC]

Yayyyy!!! How exciting!!! I can't wait to hear all about your wedding! :hug:

[alli816]

Wow, I cant believe my non traditional bigger wedding is less thean 2 days now....so excited...

[FFC]

Yayyyyy!!!! Are you antsy yet? :) :)

[NOTKT]

Wow, I cant believe my non traditional bigger wedding is less thean 2 days now....so excited...

Sorry, I meant to say hehe, you're almost married!

But the computer messed up!

[amunet]

Only 1 more day!!! Can't wait to hear about it after :)

[brendalin]

AHHHHHH!!!!!! Just had to check in and see how things were going! Good luck with everything! Can't wait to hear all about it, and see LOTS of pictures! :p

[alli816]

I'm so excited.....a couple more hours until we are married (again) lol.... I love him so much.....so excited....wow its really here...I'm nervous though even though we are married....I just hope and pray everything goes well....

[alli816]

Well we had a great day.....cant wait to get the professional pics back....I dont have any pics just yet to show but I will get some....

[brendalin]

YAH! So glad to hear that you had such a good day!:yesnod:

[FFC]

Congrats Mary Ann!!!! I can't wait to hear all about your special day!

[alli816]

Hi there ladies, here's some non professional pics of our wedding day...hope you enjoy them....


http://picasaweb.google.com/T.bubba328/WeddingPicsNov142009?authkey=Gv1sRgCKXorYLC3sKoUg#

[FFC]

Awww thanks for sharing Mary Ann!!! Great pics! Did you have a pro photographer? I can't wait to see more pics :) You and your hubby look so happy :)

[alli816]

Yes I did have a professional Photographer 1 main one and her assistant. She actually said 6 weeks until they would be back....so I'm a little bumped cant wait to see them. :)

[alli816]

Hey Everyone, its been awhile since I posted but we are going to Disney on Sunday for a week and we are bringing the kids...so it will be fun...plus we are going to be there for Christmas and Marissa's 17th Birthday.... :) oh and my photographer sent me a Christmas present today.....2 teasier pictures so please enjoy and I cant wait to get more...

http://picasaweb.google.com/T.bubba328/ProfessionalPics111409?authkey=Gv1sRgCLqlz-O61ZWxdw#

[Danielle9608]

The pictures look GREAT. You were a beautiful bride! :yesnod:

[alli816]

Hi Ladies, well I finally have my professional wedding pics....here's the link, click on wedding photos, select mary ann and paul 11-14-09 and the password is ward

www.marycapone.smugmug.com (http://www.marycapone.smugmug.com)

[FFC]

Mary Ann I LOVE your pics! Your sunflowers and daisies came out gorgeous and your photographer did a fantastic job!

[alli816]

Mary Ann I LOVE your pics! Your sunflowers and daisies came out gorgeous and your photographer did a fantastic job!

Aw, thanks Justina....I thought so too.. :)

[melissa1031]

Your pictures are great!I love your shoes.

[Danielle9608]

Your pictures came out wonderful Mary Ann!!

[alli816]

Thanks Ladies....we had a great day.....I love love my sneakers....