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OK, I'm going to start a journal. I'm not sure how to do any of this, so if I make boo boos, let me know!
I'll start off with Bruce and I have been very good friends for about 10 or 12 years. Actually, he used to be my ex's best friend. The first time my ex left me..he was my rock. He kept telling me that I would be fine without him. Also, when the ex decided to come back, he was the one that talked me into taking him back. When the ex left the last time, I asked Bruce, "You going to talk me into taking him back again?" He said, "Not just NO, but **** NO!!" He was my rock this time, too. He told me one time after we started seeing each other that he had decided that if the ex was stupid enough to leave again, he was going to make me his own! The relationship that we had the whole time ex and I were married was just friendship. I know all this doesn't sound good...but it's how my life has worked out! He is the sweetest man on the face of the earth. He has known the good and the bad of my life for the last 10 years or so.
We are going to be married on the Capital City Queen. It will be a 2 hour cruise. Unfortunately, it only holds 48 people. We are really struggling with that because we won't be able to have any of our friends or co-workers with us at the ceremony.
The plan is to cruise around the island, then go up under the bridges and have our ceremony. I think it will be beautiful...providing the weather cooperates.
I'm trying to figure out what to use for music. I want to have something playing as we cruise to the bridges...then something for the ceremony, then something for the cruise back. I'll have to use a boom box..or something like that, maybe an IPod. We'll see.
I'm also trying to figure out decorations, or if I even want any. This is only the 3rd wedding that has been done on here, and they don't have any pics of the first 2.
I was going to post a pic...but I can't figure out how..so will wait for now.
My cousin is getting married the same day, so we are having our receptions together. She and I have always been close. She used to take vacations with my family when we were young. We also had our first children on the same day, just a couple hours apart. So when we both got engaged at about the same time, we decided we would do this together too.
Our ceremony will be at 1PM. Or, that is the time that we are docking. Sooo, we should be done about 3 or 3:30. Her ceremony is going to be at the Capital Rotunda at about 6PM. Then our reception is set for 7PM.
I don't think we're going to do the Father-Daughter Dance (my Dad is well and healthy, but hers isn't) or the Mother-Son Dance (my FH's Mom has passed). I am racking my brains to try to figure another way to honor our parents.
Kacie_bride
01-10-2007, 05:57 PM
Congrats on starting a journal! What you have planned so far sounds lovely. I can't wait to hear more.
I guess I should tell about our proposal. A year ago, at Christmas, he gave me a Black Hills Gold ring and told me that it was my "I love you" ring. Now, this year, we've been talking about getting married, and had even set our date. He even called the ex and told him about it (they are still kind of friends).
A couple days before my birthday (12-13) I came home from work and had gone into the bedroom to change clothes. I always try to change right away so that I don't spread the germs around.
Anyway, I turn around and there is my sweetheart, down on his knees. I'm kind of confused and say, "What are you doing?" He says, "I love you more than words can say. I want to spend the rest of our lives together. Will you be my wife?" I start laughing and crying at the same time, and of course say yes, at least 100 times. He is soooo sweet.
It's a good thing there was no one else around...I had no clothes on!:bbredface:
Kacie_bride
01-10-2007, 07:50 PM
How funny!!! Great story!
Goin2thechapel
01-10-2007, 08:01 PM
hehehe....A story you'll remember forever :)
ladymelissa
01-10-2007, 11:21 PM
I always try to change right away so that I don't spread the germs around.
What germs?
I love both your stories.
I'm trying to figure out what to use for music. I want to have something playing as we cruise to the bridges...then something for the ceremony, then something for the cruise back. I'll have to use a boom box..or something like that, maybe an IPod. We'll see.
What type of music are you interested in?
Your ceremony sounds lovely. And a combined reception with your cousing, that is really unique!
hummingbird521
01-11-2007, 01:15 AM
Your plans sound wonderful so far. I love the proposal story. You will never forget that one or neither will he. How cute.
Thank you for all the responses. We sure won't forget how that one happened. It was so cool to turn around and see a grown man on his knees.
I am a Respiratory Therapist at a small hospital about 30 miles from where I live, so I see many, many germs. I try really hard not to infect anyone at home with all that gunk!! LOL
I will add more later. My little granddaughter is here...and needing a nap (me too LOL)
hummingbird521
01-11-2007, 01:43 PM
I am a Respiratory Therapist at a small hospital about 30 miles from where I live, so I see many, many germs. I try really hard not to infect anyone at home with all that gunk!! LOL
I used to be a Respiratory Therapist as well. I would often come home and go straight to the shower and change so as not to expose my family to my clothes or myself. sometimes depending on the day I would actually strip down outside (we lived way out in the country) and place my clothes in a trash bag till laundry day.
BriansBride07
01-11-2007, 01:45 PM
what a great story of how you two met and have known each other for so long. Sounds like it was just meant to be, later in your life than sooner so it would work. YOur proposal story is cute, and a unforgetable one at that. All your plans sound wonderful and to share it with your cousin that is the best, it sounds like you two are as close as two family members can be and what better way to have your reception then together. I can't wait to see and hear more of your plans.
As for posting pic's you can always just upload your pic's into photobucket, and copy and paste the image into your journal or you can just click on the pic and press copy then paste the image into the journal as for links just type in the link to where you want us to see it will automatically underline the link if you use www.onewed's.com (http://www.onewed's.com) for an example. best of luck to you,
SaralovesMike
01-11-2007, 01:48 PM
What a sweet story!
Congratulations and welcome!! Can't wait to see more of your plans.
Valmai
01-11-2007, 03:25 PM
How different your ceremony sounds, what a wonderful place/way to have it. Congratulations and look fwd to hearing more about it all xxx
I used to be a Respiratory Therapist as well. I would often come home and go straight to the shower and change so as not to expose my family to my clothes or myself. sometimes depending on the day I would actually strip down outside (we lived way out in the country) and place my clothes in a trash bag till laundry day.
I will sometimes do that right inside the back door (I live in town, so better not do it outside LOL) when it's RSV season, especially when my oldest grandson lived with us as a baby. I sure didn't want to give him RSV. Then one of pediatrician told me that he was much more likely to get it at Walmart than he ever would from me. I still do it, though!!:)
[/quote]As for posting pic's you can always just upload your pic's into photobucket, and copy and paste the image into your journal or you can just click on the pic and press copy then paste the image into the journal as for links just type in the link to where you want us to see it will automatically underline the link if you use www.onewed's.com (http://www.onewed's.com) for an example. best of luck to you,[/quote]
Thank you so much for this. Now I can show you some of the things we have planned.
Jacklynn
01-11-2007, 05:02 PM
yes yes, we want pictures! lol we can never get too many pictures
mariaandmanish
01-11-2007, 08:17 PM
Welcome, Ger to the boards!!! I love your ideas so far, sounds like a great way to celebrate your wedding, and to share it with a cousin that you are so close with is even more wonderful! That proposal story is absolutely wonderful! So precious and one you'll never ever forget!! Can't wait to hear and see more!!!
Here is a pic of the Capital City Queen. I sure wish is was bigger...I have way too many friends and co-workers that I really want to share this with. They have been there thru the *ell, I sure would like it if they could share the wonderful!!
http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/th_CapitolCityQueen00008.jpg
http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/th_capqueen.jpg
Ok, now for the dress I have picked out. I am going to try to make it myself, because I want it tea length. I tried this one (but without the beading) when we went on my birthday vacation. It looked really nice.
http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/th_4c5bde25-163e-4c41-ab90-a1fc843a237.jpg
Or, I really liked this one too. The jacket was impressive. I would have to make it too, so we'll see.
http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/th_weddingdress.jpghttp://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/th_product_image.jpg
ladymelissa
01-11-2007, 10:40 PM
Tough choice, both dresses are gorgeous!!!!
Thank you. I will have to see which one I think I can sew. Actually, it will be whether I think I can sew the lace jacket, the dress itself won't be difficult.
I need to take time to go to town and see what I can find for patterns and fabric. I hate shopping, so don't do it anymore than I have to. I am in town whenever I work..but at the end of a 12 or 14 hour shift I just want to come home...NOT go shopping! LOL
This is the pic I have found for the girls' dresses. I want them to be tea length also. I just don't want anyone tripping on a long hem and falling in the water. I know it would probably earn us $10,000, but not on this one day!
http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/th_bridesmaidsdresses.jpg
My MOH is my daughter, Darcy. My bridesmaids are my almost DIL, Kaiti, my oldest stepdaughter from my last marriage, Amanda, my youngest stepdaughter, Tabitha, and my FH's daughter, Shelisha. We shouldn't have so many kids, huh?
ladymelissa
01-13-2007, 02:40 AM
I don't really like shopping either! LOL
I like the BM dresses and your BMs are all very special to you.
hummingbird521
01-13-2007, 06:43 AM
I love all the dresses you have chosen so far. Great choices. the bm dresses are pretty as well.
Thank you for your kind replies. Yes, our bridesmaids are quite special to us. My FH just found his daughter after 10 years, and we wanted to include her. My 2 stepdaughters have thought of me as their Mom for the last 20 years, so I sure didn't want to leave them out. They adore my FH...they see how much better he is to me and how much my life has improved!! Hopefully seeing my life will help them pick better mates for themselves. I often worry about that.
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What type of music are you interested in?
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We really like most kinds of music. I think the only thing I don't care for is Rap (and even some of that is OK). I'm thinking I want the music to be playing while we go around the island, and possible on the way back. Then I'm thinking I will need some kind of music during the ceremony.
I guess I'm having trouble picturing how some of this is going to happen, so I'm struggling with what my planning should be. I really want to have everything planned and taken care of so that I don't have to be frazzled the week before the wedding.
I am so struggling with the dress business! I have found the general dress I want and KNOW I could sew it in a matter of hours. But, do you think I can find a pattern? Heck NO!! I really don't want to spend a ton of money on a dress..when I have so many other things I would rather spend it on. And I know that it wouldn't take me much to make the dress. Oh, well, guess I need to keep looking.
OK, here are the things I have done. Please let me know if I'm missing anything that I need to be doing.
Venue booked--Capital City Queen
Reception area booked--Moose Lodge and deposit pd
Minister booked--Dodie and MaryLee
DJ booked--Serious Sound
Baker booked--Cathy S
Flowers--waiting for the quote
Pics--waiting for the quote
Menu decided
Pork Loin
Potato Salad
Fruit Kabobs
Veggie Tray
Invites started--waiting for more paper
What am I forgetting??
ladymelissa
01-17-2007, 11:46 PM
Programs, favors, do you have to do the centerpieces or decorations? It sounds like you are pretty much on track.
For the music, if you like classical Vivaldi might be worth looking into. It's very elegant and will definitely put that feel to your event.
I'm not sure if I'm going to do programs, all the people at the ceremony will be family..so wasn't sure about that. I was going to talk to my cousin about favors and cameras tonite, and forgot all about it when I talked to her. The centerpieces and decorations is something that will be in the bid from the florist, if she ever gets it done. She has a broken down computer, so is struggling at the moment.
I will have to look at that music. Thank you so much for the suggestion. I sure am open to any others that may be out there!
ladymelissa
01-18-2007, 01:03 AM
What about rings?! I almost forgot!
Oh, yeah. I guess I probably forgot too...because we already have them. My engagement ring is part of a wedding set, and we ordered FH's at the same time. They are Black Hills Gold and just georgous. If I can find a pic, I will post it. When he gave me my ring, I was amazed at how pretty it is. He had shown me some in the catolog, but the pics sure didn't do the ring justice.
ladymelissa
01-18-2007, 01:10 AM
As long as it's taken care of! Pics!!!! Yippy!!!
http://207.46.11.124/cgi-bin/getmsg/02545.jpg?&msg=78F6CED1-55A5-4AA6-91AE-FB3D87328B6F&start=0&len=74822&mimepart=5&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&b=5a80cccc968e82d6b2454ad4b4724269&disk=10.1.106.221_d3315&login=gerrc21&domain=hotmail%2ecom&hm___sig=9228d42201c73b874e1e497a44d1f6d135e31515b a0fa237Sorry, it so big. This is Bruce's ring.
And here is mine.http://207.46.11.124/cgi-bin/getmsg/02491SD.jpg?&msg=4FA4AC97-DD3F-4B0C-894B-6BF2C6A2EA28&start=0&len=74614&mimepart=5&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&b=4a491d21a035e86733ef950d8cd9603e&disk=10.1.106.221_d3315&login=gerrc21&domain=hotmail%2ecom&hm___sig=dc7e918d01c73b87c8f707d7bb6534df3fcfb709f b7a2abaLike I said, the picture does not do either ring justice.
ladymelissa
01-19-2007, 01:26 AM
Those are links to sign up for a hotmail account.
OOPS, sorry! I'll fix it when I get home.
OK, I should be able to get them this time. This one is Bruce's.
http://images1.snapfish.com/348%3C45%3B%3B5%7Ffp368%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565% 3EWSNRCG%3D323554558%3A%3B8%3Bvq0mrj (javascript:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151171241/PictureID=2888889951/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
And this is mine. They are much prettier in person.
http://images1.snapfish.com/348%3C45%3B%3B5%7Ffp372%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565% 3EWSNRCG%3D323554558%3A%3B8%3Cvq0mrj (javascript:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151171241/PictureID=2888889952/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
I love my ring and can't wait to add the wedding band to it. We need to send Bruce's back and get a bigger one...but that won't take long and the lady that orders for us wanted him to wait a week or so to make sure his hands aren't swollen. I need to get him back up there.
ladymelissa
01-19-2007, 03:06 PM
The rings are beautiful!
Thank you so much. I was so impressed, he picked mine out by himself...actually picked his out too. He is so sweet!!
We sat down at the computer and registered at Walmart and JCPenney's yesterday. We actually had a good time doing it. FH was a little concerned about what some of the stuff cost, but I explained to him that some of the people (like my co-workers) will want to go together and get us a present.
We will also register at a store in our small (less than 800 people) town so that people that want to shop in town, can. When you live in a town as small as ours, shopping at home is important.
I finally called the florist again. She said she finally bought a new computer and was working on our quote. We only have 4 months, so I want all these things decided!!
I also emailed the photographer, and I guess she got a new email provider and had lost all the emails, etc. So now she is asking what we want, so she can make us a proposal. Yikes!!
I know I should just relax, and these things would get done...but I want them done yesterday!!
StaceyMc
01-26-2007, 10:08 AM
Your rings are beautiful! My FH bought me a Black Hills ring with three little diamonds in it a few years ago - I just love it so much!
Your plans sound great also!
We are headed to the Black Hills for a mini vacation. It's so mini, it's just for tonite...but better than nothing. The stock show is out there this weekend and some friends have invited us to a cowboy party. Bruce and I fed cows for them for a couple of weeks over the holidays, so they are picking up the tab for the weekend. I'm so excited. It feels good to get out of town.
ladymelissa
01-27-2007, 03:47 PM
Sounds great! Have fun!
Oh, we had a lot of fun. We just got back, I'm at work, and my poor sweetie has to unload to vehicle. Evidently after we went to bed, they got a little rowdy and broke a chair..but the friends we're too surprised or upset about the deal. They had lots of great food, plenty of "adult beverages" and 3 sweet children that entertained us all until about 10PM. We definately had a very good time.
Lisa sent us her estimate for our flowers. It comes in right at $1100.00. My Mom is having a heart attack, but I need to talk to my cousin about it before we make too many decisions. I just need to remember that my Mom would have a heart attack if it had been $110.00, so just take a deep breath and move on. She has always been that way...there is no changing her...so just keep right on moving!!
shawnsgirl
01-29-2007, 08:54 AM
Mom's can be like that...My mom is too...I told her 200 dollars for flowers and she about had a coniption fit!! Anyhow! YOu are rolling right along keep it up and good luck!
That is flowers for the bridal parties, Mom's, Dad's, etc. as well as decorating the reception and the CCQ (Capital City Queen). It also includes cleaning it up. I'm thinking it's not so bad, especially considering we have 2 bridal parties to contend with.
ladymelissa
01-29-2007, 07:28 PM
That is flowers for the bridal parties, Mom's, Dad's, etc. as well as decorating the reception and the CCQ (Capital City Queen). It also includes cleaning it up. I'm thinking it's not so bad, especially considering we have 2 bridal parties to contend with.
That is actually a really good deal!
I talked to my cousin last night and she agrees with me that it is very reasonable.
I just love the idea that Lisa is going to do the decorating and cleaning it up! I visited with her again yesterday, and she said ours is her only wedding so far that weekend. I was really surprised, I thought she would have several more to do. I was actually quite happy about it. When she did my daughters wedding, she had 2 others and was late with the flowers. So, I was a little leary about having her do ours...but I think it will work out!
It's only 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days until I become Mrs. Carpenter. That sounds soooo cool to me! Bruce just looked at me like I'm crazy...but that's probably because I've been dancing around like a teenager!
oops...it says 4 days...i thought that's what it said yesterday!!!
BriansBride07
02-03-2007, 06:46 PM
Whoo hoo your down to just a little over 3 mo. I would be excited to. Hell I'm excited and I have 5 mo. to go lol...
Great deal on the flowers.
We got our pics back today. We didn't want anything fancy, but I want one to put on the invites that I'm making.
http://images1.snapfish.com/34937%3A633%7Ffp377%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565%3EWS NRCG%3D32355%3A5397859vq0mrj (http://javascript<b></b>:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151485341/PictureID=2966304221/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
http://images1.snapfish.com/34937%3A633%7Ffp376%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565%3EWS NRCG%3D32355%3A539785%3Bvq0mrj (http://javascript<b></b>:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151485341/PictureID=2966304223/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
http://images1.snapfish.com/34937%3A633%7Ffp372%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565%3EWS NRCG%3D32355%3A539785%3Cvq0mrj (http://javascript<b></b>:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151485341/PictureID=2966304224/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
http://images1.snapfish.com/34937%3A633%7Ffp373%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565%3EWS NRCG%3D32355%3A5397863vq0mrj (http://javascript<b></b>:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151485341/PictureID=2966304225/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
ladymelissa
02-04-2007, 02:43 AM
They are great! You two make a very cute couple! The pics are rather small, they are the size of a postage stamp on my screen.
I love your new avatar!
BriansBride07
02-04-2007, 11:38 AM
Great pic's you two make such a cute couple.
I'm going to put the pics of our invites in my journal too. I'm not sure how to make these pics bigger, so I guess for now they will have to be small. Sorry. If you have any suggestions or comments on my invites, please don't be afraid to tell me. I've never done anything like this before. Bruce thinks they are neat. He's pretty impressed.
Here is the entire invite (except the flap on the outside doesn't show).
http://images1.snapfish.com/349457286%7Ffp37%3B%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565%3EWS NRCG%3D323562%3A3%3C6754vq0mrj (javascript:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151171241/PictureID=2970141533/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
Then the pic with the vellum invite over the top.
http://images1.snapfish.com/349457286%7Ffp387%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565%3EWSNR CG%3D323562%3A3%3C674%3Cvq0mrj (javascript:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151171241/PictureID=2970141531/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
Then the accomodations and reception cards.
http://images1.snapfish.com/349457286%7Ffp382%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E565%3EWSNR CG%3D323562%3A3%3C6753vq0mrj (javascript:gotoSlideShow('http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=151171241/PictureID=2970141532/a=6932333_6932333/t_=6932333'))
Let me know what you think. Thank you so much!!
WendyNC
02-13-2007, 09:14 AM
Everything sounds nice!
Did you decide how to recognize your parents? I was thinking you could play a favorite song, and present them with flowers and a hug.
BriansBride07
02-13-2007, 11:09 AM
I think your invites look great. Only suggestion I have for you is that maybe you should bring the wording up a couple of lines so it doesn't look like you printed to the bottom of the page and missed some words.
Did you decide how to recognize your parents? I was thinking you could play a favorite song, and present them with flowers and a hug.
I wasn't thinking about how to recognize our living parents...I'm glad you brought that up. Both of those ideas are fantastic, and I'm going to incorporate something into my ceremony. Thank you for the idea.
I was wanting to try to figure out something to honor Bruce's parents that are deceased. (Now both of my cousin's parents are gone too) Any ideas for that would be welcome.
Thanks again for the idea.
WendyNC
02-13-2007, 02:42 PM
I wasn't thinking about how to recognize our living parents...I'm glad you brought that up. Both of those ideas are fantastic, and I'm going to incorporate something into my ceremony. Thank you for the idea.
I was wanting to try to figure out something to honor Bruce's parents that are deceased. (Now both of my cousin's parents are gone too) Any ideas for that would be welcome.
Thanks again for the idea.
You could do a couple of things...
When my best friend was married, her ceremony was in a nice hotel, so no opportunity to do "altar flowers" like you see at a church wedding. Her husband's mom is deceased, so they had a picture of his mom in her wedding dress and a flower next to it, right next to the guest registry. It was nice.
Or if you want to include them in the same "moment" you could give a colored flower to your living folks, and a white flower to an appropriate representative for the deceased.
When my aunt was married, she carried flowers to hand to the living women in both families as she reached the alter. I think that is a common tradition.
BriansBride07
02-13-2007, 02:47 PM
I wasn't thinking about how to recognize our living parents...I'm glad you brought that up. Both of those ideas are fantastic, and I'm going to incorporate something into my ceremony. Thank you for the idea.
I was wanting to try to figure out something to honor Bruce's parents that are deceased. (Now both of my cousin's parents are gone too) Any ideas for that would be welcome.
Thanks again for the idea.
I bought some vases and I am engraving the deceased grandparents onto the vase with a nice saying. Also I bought a vase and I am putting in 1 rose for each person in me and FH lives who are no longer with us,.
Also I bought a vase and I am putting in 1 rose for each person in me and FH lives who are no longer with us,.
That's a neat idea. Thank you so much for that. You ladies are so smart. I'm glad I found this board.
BriansBride07
02-13-2007, 04:51 PM
That's a neat idea. Thank you so much for that. You ladies are so smart. I'm glad I found this board.
We are glad that you found this site to... Your welcome.
Or if you want to include them in the same "moment" you could give a colored flower to your living folks, and a white flower to an appropriate representative for the deceased.
That's a really good idea too. Thank you so much.
Panthers Bride
02-13-2007, 06:10 PM
Everything sounds great so far. Where exactly do you live in SD? I grew up on the NE border of Sioux City IA, so wondering how far you are from "home."
How is the dress fiasco going?
I am in central SD, real close to Pierre. I've been thru Sioux City a lot when we lived in Topeka, KS.
My wedding dress was shipped Monday, so hopefully by the end of the week I should have it. The girls of this wedding need to figure out what they want to wear so that we can get at it. One of these days!!
I'm trying to be patient. Some of the people involved in this wedding aren't as good about being organized as I am (are you hearing...almost EVERYONE??) I'm getting...Oh, that's months away yet...when I ask if they've done something I requested they get done!!! LOL
shawnsgirl
02-13-2007, 06:34 PM
You must be a very patient person...I give you all the kudos in the world. If one of my bm's told me "ohhh no worry it's months away" I would be like oh no...This is what we are doing...
I would suggest a shopping trip. Organize the bridal party and say we are going to shop for dresses. Date, time, etc. and that you must make time to be there. The sooner we can get this done, the better. Generally, if you are nice but stern they will make arrangements to be there.
I have 7 bridesmaids all with different responsibilities, some that have no realy ones either so sometimes it's hard to get everyone together. Although, if I tell them I need something generally by the end of the day that I need it they all come thru!! If I am vague and say this needs to get done with no set date or time I usually don't get much out of it. I would suggest being a bit more specific and say we're scheduling this to do ......Hopefully that will help!
BriansBride07
02-13-2007, 06:59 PM
[quote=gerI am in central SD, real close to Pierre. I've been thru Sioux City a lot when we lived in Topeka, KS.
My wedding dress was shipped Monday, so hopefully by the end of the week I should have it. The girls of this wedding need to figure out what they want to wear so that we can get at it. One of these days!!
I'm trying to be patient. Some of the people involved in this wedding aren't as good about being organized as I am (are you hearing...almost EVERYONE??) I'm getting...Oh, that's months away yet...when I ask if they've done something I requested they get done!!! LOL[/quote]
Patience you have the heart of an angel. I swear, there is no way I would be 3 months from my wedding. And having my BM's telling me we have months to go and they don't even know what they are wearing. Or anything else to do with the wedding. Wow all I can say to you is KUDDO'S and I hope that it all works out in the end, and your gals get their act together.
Unfortunately it's not just the girls. My officiant said the same thing to me yesterday...until I told her this wedding is only 102 days away! Then she was like...OH MY!!!
One of the groomsmens' wife asked me last night what he was wearing ... and I said Bruce hadn't decided yet. She told me to tell him to kick it in the *ss and let her know...so they could go get it. I told him and he was actually listening.
I know that it will get all done. And if the girls don't get at it...they will be spending lots more money than having Mom sew them. I have faith (I hope)
shawnsgirl
02-13-2007, 07:54 PM
All I can say is you definatly have a heart of gold!!!
I would suggest a shopping trip. Organize the bridal party and say we are going to shop for dresses.
That would be a good idea, but one lives in ND, 2 live in KS, and one lives here. They are our daughters, so should probably be easier to say...ok, ladies...this is how we're doing it. But, I figure, it's their dresses. They won't let me down. They will show up looking beautiful.
I was going to sew all the dresses, but it's getting a little close for that...so maybe they will just have to find something already made. It will probably cost them more money...but I am sure they will all look fine.
Once I get my dress, I will quit stressing. I really haven't stressed about what anyone else is wearing, just ME!!!
We picked up Bruce's pants the other evening..now we just need to find the shirt and tie to go with it, if we decide on a tie.
I think I'm more stressing over getting those darn invites done. I need time to work on them. Maybe this weekend. We'll see.
Thank you for all your help. I really appreciate it. If anyone can see anything else I should be getting done...PLEASE let me know. I want this to be all done ahead of time...so if I can get it done, I want it done NOW!!!
shawnsgirl
02-14-2007, 09:35 PM
You are so welcome for the help and advice. I guess if you are dealing with your own daughters than you have more faith in them than you would your run of the mill BP..I think that is very nice to have your daughters as you bp. I'm having my two sons as ring bearers. They can't wait!
My dress came...and it is beautiful!! My little granddaughter was here when I tried it on and she was so excited. She had gotten her Easter dress the same day..so tried hers on too. She had the biggest smile on her face and said "Gamma, can we dance?" So we had to go out into the living room and put on some music and dance.
The only sad thing is...I forgot to take pics. My DD is coming over on Sunday and we're going to try it on again, and I won't forget to take pics this time.
I didn't notice until just yesterday that our rings match. The leaves are the very same in both FH's ring and mine. I was so excited by that (yeah, I know, it doesn't take much to excite me!!). I guess I just noticed because we just got FH's back. When it came it was too small, so had to send it in to get it made bigger.
I ordered my undergarments and my shoes today. My MOH (oldest daughter) came over today and I think she might have finally found something to wear. She and the oldest SD were talking on the computer, so I'm not sure what they decided, but I'm sure it will be georgous!!
They also looked at FG dresses. She found a couple of them that weren't too out of like and will look really cute on both granddaughters.
I must be making progress. I have all the ceremony invites done and am working on the reception invites. I also took on the job of making my cousins invites. I told her that if I was going to do it...we'd best get at it!!
Jacklynn
03-05-2007, 12:30 AM
Congrats on getting the dress in!! Shame on you for forgetting pictures! hehe You know we can't wait to see you looking beautiful in it :)
I didn't get to try on my dress again yesterday. So, sorry, but no pics. My duaghter didn't find the time for us to get it done. She did find a dress to wear however...that's what took so long. We got quite a lot accomplished, so I'm not complaining!!
NicksBride
03-05-2007, 04:20 PM
Wow you are just chugging along! So exciting that you got your dress in and everyone is finding things to wear! Not to long now! SOunds like yu are getting everything done!
I think I'm getting there. I have most of what I can do in the works. I'm mostly waiting on other people!! But, yes, I'm chugging along. Before you know it, I'll be all caught up!!!
NicksBride
03-05-2007, 04:30 PM
That is the worst part waiting on other people. With just a month ago I feel like I am relying on everyone but myself. hahaha but you got it going, and it won't be long now before you are a Mrs.!
BriansBride07
03-06-2007, 11:22 AM
Yeah your coming right along with your plans. What a wonderful thing to do for your cousin. Making her invites also.
My shoes came in yesterday and I really like them. They are even quite comfortable. I found them at Penney's. FH thinks they are great. And they make me a little taller. (I can use all the help I can get. LOL)
NicksBride
03-12-2007, 10:17 AM
oh congrats on finding some shoes!!!! That is always exciting. Are they white?
Yes, they are. One of these first times when I can track down my daughter, I'm going to try everything on and take pictures. It hopefully will be tonite..but sometime in the next 75 days for sure (or maybe!!! LOL)
Goin2thechapel
03-12-2007, 11:17 AM
Hooray for comfy shoes!!! That makes a world of difference!!
I finally got together with my MOH and she took pics. I'm thinking of adding that blue band around the top of this dress to help me look like I'm not going to fall out of the dress.
Please let me know what you think. Thank you so much.
http://images1.snapfish.com/3496%3A%3C7%3B%3A%7Ffp385%3Evq%3D3238%3E%3B64%3E56 5%3EWSNRCG%3D3235777846%3C96vq0mrj (javascript:showImageAtIndex(0))
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How do I get these pics to show up bigger???
Here are a couple of pics of my shoes.
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NicksBride
03-14-2007, 02:34 PM
From what I can your dress is gorgeous! Do you use Photobucket? There you can make them bigger... Your shoes are SOO cute as well. :)
BriansBride07
03-14-2007, 03:06 PM
From what I see your going to make a beautiful bride. the shoes are so pretty. Thanks for sharing. I can't really tell if you should add a blue band to keep the girls in or not. SOrry.
Ok I just checked and opened my links up in my e-mail and I was able to see them bigger. Is there anyway that you could have the seamstress hick up the dress a bit. I am still not sure what you mean by adding the blue band. But I do see now what your talking about with the girls.
Here are some bigger pics of my dress. I did the photobucket thing. I couldn't remember my password yesterday, so couldn't get into my acct. LOL I think I'm getting senile!!
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/545719837108_0_ALB.jpg
And here is a pic of the dress with the blue band. I think I can add that around the top and make it look better. What do you think.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/4c5bde25-163e-4c41-ab90-a1fc843a237.jpg
NicksBride
03-15-2007, 01:40 PM
ohh you look fantastic in that dress!!!!!
I like the blue band, but you do not need it. I think it is really pretty.
Panthers Bride
03-15-2007, 04:19 PM
That's a great dress, and you look wonderful. I don't think you need a band, but if it makes you feel more comfortable, that's what you need to do.
Thank you all for the compliments. I am still thinking about the blue band. My daughters all like it to...I'm just not sure about being able to move around a lot without feeling like the girls are going to be exposed. (And I have grandchildren that are going to want to be picked up LOL) Thanks again though. You made me feel better about it.
nikloveskev
03-15-2007, 11:54 PM
You look lovely! with or without the blue band. It will look great either way.
Jacklynn
03-16-2007, 08:15 AM
You look great! I think that it looks great all white, but if you want to add a splash of color the blue would look great too :) I'm not much help in helping you to pick I guess lol
Thank you ladies! You are all so sweet. I think I'm going to try it and see what I think. I can sew it on and if I don't like it...I can always take it off. Thank you again for all your compliments. They mean a lot.
BriansBride07
03-17-2007, 02:59 PM
I also think it would look great either way. but if you feel more comfortable adding the blue band. then thats what you should do.
NicksBride
03-17-2007, 06:59 PM
I want to see it if you do the blue strip.. Don't take it off without showing ME hahahaha.
tiffany.marlene
03-18-2007, 10:49 AM
I like your ceremony venue. Jason and I looked into getting married on a boat, but we wanted a yacht, and it was way way way out of our price range. But getting married on the water is going to be beautiful. Can't wait to see pics of the wedding!!!
This boat is actually costing us about $400.00 for 2 hours. That will be long enough to cruise around the island and have our ceremony and cruise back. I'm just hoping and praying that it is a nice day...with not too much wind!!
NicksBride
03-19-2007, 06:29 PM
Thats not to bad. Sounds like A LOT of fun!! I will cross my fingers for good weather for you if you do the same for me. hahaha
The fingers AND toes are crossed that your day is GREAT!!! You will have a wonderful wedding...and will be absolutely beautiful. There is no doubt in my mind! You're almost there!
NicksBride
03-21-2007, 08:41 AM
aw Ger thanks! I just so excited to see everyones big day! It is great. I can't wait to see the blue strip on your dress as well. The color is really going to make the dress pop I bet. :)
I got the satin for my dress today. I'm so excited. Then my daughter had the thought that I'd better not get tooooo carried away until we get their dresses...to make sure it looks good together.
Hopefully their dresses are getting ordered this Friday. I'm beginning to get nervous!!
I got the sand for the sand ceremony. Now I need to find a vase to put it in. Nothing caught my eye as I was shopping. I'm also needing to try to color the sand...they didn't have but a neutral color (and only 3 bags of that). We live in such a small area that it is hard to find that stuff. I need to go somewhere shopping...maybe when my Mom gets home from Tx.
NicksBride
03-22-2007, 08:20 AM
oh so exciting. SO many things are coming together. I am sure you will find something for the sand.
Can't wait to see the blue strip.
Here is a pic of my dress with the blue. I had my trial hair done today and she wanted to see what it looked like with my dress. So, when I tried on my dress, I held up the fabric I got yesterday too. It isn't the best pic, cause I was trying to do all this by myself...but it gives me an example! What do you think??
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/withblueband.jpg
Panthers Bride
03-22-2007, 04:17 PM
I think I like it better without the band. Maybe the band if it was more fitted?
NicksBride
03-22-2007, 04:22 PM
Is the band going to be more fitted? I kinda like it with the blue. Really nice color. Either way it is nice, but I am partial to the color. Great hair as well. :)
I was just holding it up...and trying to take the pic. I didn't have anyone to help me...so when I get a chance, I'll get it tacked on and take another pic. I was thinking the same thing..it needs to be fitted more, if I keep it!
Thank you. Zoe (my friend that is doing my hair) was just messing around. She is trying to prove to me that she can KEEP my hair up AND curled with the wind. The wind is blowing today, so she thought she would try! LOL
NicksBride
03-22-2007, 05:49 PM
haha, well I think it will look really nice. I say go for it.
I got the top band put on and as soon as I can get some pics, I'll show you. I am also thinking about putting a band around the bottom. Haven't totally decided on that yet.
I am almost done with getting the invites out. It seems as I was doing this, I am finding more people that I need to send to...so need to make more. I worked almost all day yesterday on trying to get them done.
Bruce kind of got cold feet on me last week. He doesn't even know what was happening...but when I was ready to go get the stamps to mail out the invites on Saturday, he picked a fight...and told me to NOT send them out. By Saturday evening, he says...oh, I don't know what my problem was...go ahead and send them.
I said...sure, now that the post office isn't open. Oh, well, I had more I needed to make, so guess it wasn't a big deal. I also read in someone elses journal that their FH was being a pain when it was the time to send out invites...so maybe it comes with the territory. It sure made me feel better to read that though. LOL
NicksBride
04-17-2007, 12:43 PM
ohh can't wait to see pictures of the band, i am sure it looks great!
Oh geez, the invite out cold feet. Nick was the same way. He kept asking when I was going to send them out and once I finally did it he was OK. Just do it quick like pulling off a band-aid. hahaha. YEA FOR INVITES. :)
Good idea. I really don't know what his problem was. It was like totally foreign to me the way he was acting. He never is growly...but sure was Sat. morning.
NicksBride
04-17-2007, 02:41 PM
haha that is how men deal with stress don't you know? ;) I know Nick was a BEAR before we got married. He was just growling about everything. Don't worry, he is just stressed. Send those invites. haha
Gee, You don't know how good that is to hear. This came as such a surprise to me...he's usually so even tempered.
It is so exciting to see that you are leaving in 4 days. How fun that will be.
NicksBride
04-17-2007, 06:47 PM
Yea, well I completly understand so no worries. Nick is the same way. Even tempered, but through the wedding WATCH OUT! hahahaha Good luck sweetie, he will be fine. :)
Where are those pictures of your dress you promised? haha
I haven't gotten them taken yet. I'll get there...I hope!! LOL
NicksBride
04-18-2007, 07:56 AM
haha well I will be anxiously waiting! :)
shawnsgirl
04-18-2007, 10:46 AM
I really like the blue ban with you dress. I love color in wedding dresses. I'm sure it will turn out beautiful. Shawn gets the same way when it's go time on things. For instance the Save the dates. Between a tiny bit of help from him with them, my bridal party helping me, and myself doing and printing all the envelopes..Shawn decided last minute as I was getting ready to mail them that he wanted to critique everything about them including the font I chose on the envelopes. I was like are you flipping nuts or something?? I think a lot of it is they think we'll change our mind ten times between we first talk about them and actually doing them. When it's just about all said and done they are like stunned by it all or something. I don't think it's neccessarily cold feet it just all of a sudden hits them!!
I can't wait to see the pics by the way!!
I sent the invites today. It seems I keep having to make more. You would think one of the first days I would get done doing that! LOL
Bruce helped me yesterday when he got home from work. He licked all the envelopes. I told him to use a sponge, but he said he was fine. He even offered to help me put the stamps on...but we found some envelopes that he had missed, so he ended up doing those instead.
Well, all the invites are out. And I sure am getting a lot of compliments on how they look. That makes all the work worthwhile. I figured out tonite and I spent right at $55.00 for 120 invites. I guess that makes all the work even more worthwhile. I'm kind of proud of myself.
We are going to make cream cheese mints tonite. I can't wait. Another of my cousins has a daughter that is graduating the week before the wedding. Her Mom, another friend and I are going to make mints for the graduation and the wedding. It shoudl be a lot of fun. My Mom is kind of sad because she won't be there. She does a lot of volunteering for the Red Cross and is gone to a conference. She won't be home until 9PM.
Oh, yeah, I almost forgot....look, it's only 1 MONTH until I get to say I do to the best guy on the face of the earth!! I'm so freaking excited...I could scream. He just started laughing when I reminded him. He thinks I'm so funny about all that.
OK, this is enough for one book. I'll write more later!
Goin2thechapel
04-26-2007, 08:03 AM
One Month will come soooooooo fast!!! Exciting exciting!!
hummingbird521
04-26-2007, 08:55 AM
only one month to go. congrats to you on this.
Thank you so much! Can you tell I'm so very excited?!?!? It must be rubbing off because the girls are finally deciding what they want to wear for this wedding. Am I lucky or what??? I knew they would come thru. They don't want to have to be naked!!!
I got my fake nails today too. I'm going to have a manicure...but I can't have those kind of nails, so I bought some that the kids can put on for me and they will come off again a little easier. Because I work in a hospital, I'm not allowed to wear fake nails to work. I don't want to have to fight to get the professional ones off.
Panthers Bride
04-27-2007, 04:03 PM
Less than a month now. How exciting!
It is!!!! Just 29 days. Even my girls are getting excited!! They all have their cloths...are thinking about getting their hair done...all that fun stuff.
OK, ladies...here it is. You've been asking....now you're seeing. My daughter came over this evening and took a couple of pics of my dress. Mind you, it is a work in progress. But, the top band is pinned on and the bottom band is about 1/2 done. Sooooo, without further ado, here it is.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0066.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0068.jpg
Some of my friends and I got together last night and made mints. We made yellow, light blue, and dark blue...and then I got fancy and combined the blues together and made some that way. The yellow ones are lemon, lt blue are mint, and dk blue are almond flavors. Here is a pic.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0075.jpg
I am going to try to make a list of things done and to be done. Let me know if I am forgetting anything. Things in blue are already done...red NEED to be done.
Get officiant..Dodie
Book Reception Location...Moose Lodge pd deposit
Book DJ..Serious Sound pd deposit
Book Capital City Queen...John H
Book Florist...Lisa
Book Baker...Cathy S
Book Motel
Reserve Honeymoon Suite Free for doing CPR
Buy ringsPd
Find dress Pd
Find clothes for MOH, Bridesmaids
Find clothes for Bruce Pd
Find dress for Kaelie Pd
Groomsmen get their clothes
Schedule Hair for Gerri, Darcy, Kaelie....Zoe
Schedule Hair color for Gerri May 15 1PM
Schedule Hair cut for Bruce May 19 11AM
Schedule Hair for Amanda, Tabitha, Racelee
Schedule tanning Pd
Finalize guest list
Make invites..147 sent out (found a couple more that need to be sent)
Make Thank you's
Design Programs
Make Programs
Talk to Baker...ordered 15 cheesecakes and flavors
Order sand & vases for sand ceremonyPd
Order groomsmens cake..Jane B (Grma & Tabs in chg of this)
Check on champaigne for punch on CCQ
Figure out food for CCQ
Get paperware for reception..napkins, silverware, plates, cups
Get nuts
Make mints
Decide on music for CCQ
Decide on first dance song
Call DJ
Buy toasting flutes (Mom)
Buy cake server (Mom)
Do registry
Get the rest of the Bridemaids gifts
Order Kaelie's "flowers" CALL LISA
Make photo list
Buy negligee (sp)
Figure out rehersal--check with John & Dodie
Figure out rehersal supper
Write newspaper announcement
Make an itinerary
Have Bachelorette/Bachelor party--May 19th
Get marriage license
Get dress cleaned/pressed
Schedule mani for us girls
I think that is it...at least for now. Is there anything I'm forgetting? I think I'm getting stressed!!!
Get officiant..Dodie
Book Reception Location...Moose Lodge pd deposit
Book DJ..Serious Sound pd deposit
Book Capital City Queen...John H
Book Florist...Lisa
Book Baker...Cathy S
Book Motel
Reserve Honeymoon Suite Free for doing CPR
Buy ringsPd
Find dress Pd
Find clothes for MOH, Bridesmaids
Find clothes for Bruce Pd
Find dress for Kaelie Pd
Groomsmen get their clothes
Schedule Hair for Gerri, Darcy, Kaelie....Zoe
Schedule Hair color for Gerri May 15 1PM
Schedule Hair cut for Bruce May 19 11AM
Schedule Hair for Amanda, Tabitha, Racelee
Schedule tanning Pd
Finalize guest list
Make invites..147 sent out (found a couple more that need to be sent)
Make Thank you's
Design Programs
Make Programs
Talk to Baker...ordered 15 cheesecakes and flavors
Order sand & vases for sand ceremonyPd
Order groomsmens cake..Jane B (Grma & Tabs in chg of this)
Check on champaigne for punch on CCQ
Figure out food for CCQ
Get paperware for reception..napkins, silverware, plates, cups
Get nuts
Make mints
Decide on music for CCQ
Decide on first dance song
Call DJ
Buy toasting flutes (Mom)
Buy cake server (Mom)
Do registry
Get the rest of the Bridemaids gifts
Order Kaelie's "flowers" CALL LISA
Make photo list
Buy negligee (sp)
Figure out rehersal--check with John & Dodie
Figure out rehersal supper
Write newspaper announcement
Make an itinerary
Have Bachelorette/Bachelor party--May 19th
Get marriage license
Get dress cleaned/pressed
Schedule mani for us girls
I thought of a couple more things...
Book limo
Book honeymoon (after 5/13)
Speakers for reception
Welcome gifts for OOT people
Decide on guestbook
Goin2thechapel
04-30-2007, 08:33 AM
OMG...I love that dress....It looks sooo good on you too!!! That blue color just makes you glow! Did you make this dress? Beautiful bussle too!
Wow, I'm just impressed!
NicksBride
04-30-2007, 09:06 AM
YEA! Invites are out! The mints are SOO cute
and OMG you look STUNNING in your dress. That blue really really made the dress pop. you looked sooo pretty in it!!!! I can't wait to see your wedding pictures. Just think 26 more days!
hummingbird521
04-30-2007, 09:11 AM
Oh Ger, the blue band makes your dress just shine and stand out. Very lovely addition to it. It looks stunning.
Did you make this dress?
I actually bought the dress from "Knottie Wedding Stuff for sale". The girl I bought it from was great. I just added the blue bands because I needed something on top to help the girls stay in place. LOL
Jopet
04-30-2007, 11:23 AM
Wow I am loving the blue on your dress!!! and your mints are so cute! what a neat idea :D.
mariaandmanish
04-30-2007, 09:41 PM
The band looks gorgeous, Ger!! I love it, and it just makes the rest of the dress pop!!
Only 26 more days!! So exciting!! You're going to be just plain beautiful!
MOB Karen
04-30-2007, 11:22 PM
You look fabulous in your dress, Ger! I love the color of that blue! :D
Jacklynn
05-01-2007, 08:50 AM
My MOH made mints for me for my shower, I had never heard of it until she did it though, it was such a great idea! Good job on making yours!! You are getting pretty close my dear :)
Panthers Bride
05-02-2007, 06:37 AM
The band looks gorgeous, Ger!! I love it, and it just makes the rest of the dress pop!!
Only 26 more days!! So exciting!! You're going to be just plain beautiful!
I agree with Maria. Also, you can enjoy your day more without having to worry that you'd give your guests more than an eyeful.
That is exactly what I was thinking. I do like it alot better. Thank you for all your compliments
shawnsgirl
05-02-2007, 08:10 PM
I LOVE your dress!! Not only does it keep the girls in line but it adds so much more to the gown itself!! You "glow" in it! The mints look so good!! I love how you put the light blue and dark blue together. Plus, the mint and the almond flavor will go very well together!!
Today is the 2nd anniversary of the day we moved in together. And we have had an absolutely fantastic day!! We got a WHOLE bunch of things done at home. We also went for a drive in the country. It rained last night and everything is so green and wet and pretty. Bruce is a farmer..so green and wet are so neat. And we have been in a drought for 6 years...so green and wet are amazing!!
Our original date to be married was going to be tomorrow..but we had to change it because of my cousin's daughter. I wasn't happy...but it will work out in the end!! LOL
We looked at what we are doing for our honeymoon. It's only going to be 3 days for now. Bruce needs to get back and start planting sunflowers...but we'll doing something longer later. We plan to go to the Black Hills and have a relaxing time sight seeing. I'm so looking forward to it. And Bruce is just beside himself...he's so excited.
WE also got our paint sticks painted for the programs. When I get them done, I will post them. I think they are kind of fun...we'll see what you guys think.
Jacklynn
05-05-2007, 09:48 AM
We had thought about having our wedding today as well... it is a strange feeling! My cousins wedding is this weekend though.
I am so glad we didn't have our wedding today. It is raining and windy and yucky!! So, hopefully, good things come to those who wait.
NicksBride
05-06-2007, 09:09 AM
oh wow, its always amazing to look at it that way. Glad you had a nice day!!!!!
20 days OMG!
Jacklynn
05-06-2007, 09:14 AM
hehe good thing you didn't have it yesterday if it was icky out!
The weather channel is still predicting thunderstorms the day of my wedding.... so we will see :(
We're hoping for sunny skies for yours though!
OMG is right!! Wow, it won't be long now and I'll be a his WIFE!!! I am so excited.
The weather is not very nice this weekend...but we do need the moisture...so we're not complaining. We sure aren't getting any yard work done though! LOL Hopefully it will get done in the next couple weeks. If not...guess it's not getting done, huh??
hehe good thing you didn't have it yesterday if it was icky out!
The weather channel is still predicting thunderstorms the day of my wedding.... so we will see :(
We're hoping for sunny skies for yours though!
We're hoping for sunny skies for yours too. You know how weather people are...wrong MOST of the time!! They sure have been right about these storms this weekend though!
Only 6 more days and you'll be there! Do you have anything left to do??
Jacklynn
05-06-2007, 09:21 AM
We're hoping for sunny skies for yours too. You know how weather people are...wrong MOST of the time!! They sure have been right about these storms this weekend though!
Only 6 more days and you'll be there! Do you have anything left to do??
Yep, I have tons left to do... Do I know what they are? Nope. haha I keep thinking for more and more that I haven't gotten done! I just can't think on the day of the wedding or I might think of something I meant to do but lost time for, and at that time there wouldn't be any time for it haha.
and I'm hoping everyone works on blowing away the rain and storms next weekend ;)
I'll pray that the weather is nice for you. Are you a list person?? If you write it out...will it come easier?
I showed the list I made to Bruce and Darcy (MOH) and they both said...there sure are a lot of red lines on there!! LOL
Jacklynn
05-06-2007, 09:32 AM
Are you a list person??
ohhh buddy am I a list person! I make lists OF lists haha. Matthew always makes fun of me for the lists that I make. He always says if I get slightly bored at all I think of something to make a list for. I always make lists when we are driving place haha!
It's just a little crazy this week though, I guess I should have made MORE lists!! hehe
ohhh buddy am I a list person! I make lists OF lists haha. Matthew always makes fun of me for the lists that I make. He always says if I get slightly bored at all I think of something to make a list for. I always make lists when we are driving place haha!
It's just a little crazy this week though, I guess I should have made MORE lists!! hehe
You are so funny!! Get out those lists...mark everything off...and you're DONE!!!!! While you're at it...post your lists, so I know what I'm forgetting. LOL
NicksBride
05-06-2007, 10:42 AM
hopefully it will end so that it can get all green for you!!!!! Hey, it will get done after you are a wife. :)
Yeah...well, we hope! Anyone that is coming to see us knows how our yard looks. I am really hoping that at least we can get it mowed! LOL
NicksBride
05-07-2007, 08:16 AM
Hope the rain stopped for you!!!
Jacklynn
05-08-2007, 07:16 AM
Only a little longer now for you! I think you are the only one on the board with your date :) I could be wrong, but I think so. That just means there will be more pressure on just you to give us pictures hehe
NicksBride
05-08-2007, 08:47 AM
I can't wait to see pictures and lists... Hunny you don't know lists until you see my cork board. I color coordinate with post its of what I need to do! I guess I am in good list company here. ;)
I'm at work today and EVERYBODY is asking me if I'm nervous yet. They are so funny. I work in a hospital..and go all over...so everyone has been invited. But they sure make me giggle. I told them the only thing I'm nervous about is having enough food to feed all the crazy people I work with. LOL
I'm hoping to have quite a few pics after we get back from our honeymoon...so I'll try to share as soon as I can. I guess I'm surprised I'm the only Memorial Day weekend bride...but I seem to be the only one here in SD also.
Oh, my...what am I forgetting??? I sure it's something important!!
NicksBride
05-08-2007, 11:37 AM
Yea! I can't wait to see your FH face when he see's you in that dress! His eyes will pop! so exciting
I sure hope so. His only request...cleavage, and boy do I have that!!! LOL
NicksBride
05-08-2007, 03:33 PM
hehehe you are so funny. He is going to love it!
Well, I have accomplished a few more things, so thought I would update my list. If I'm forgetting anything...please, please remind me what it might be. Thank you so much.
Get officiant..Dodie
Book Reception Location...Moose Lodge pd deposit
Book DJ..Serious Sound pd deposit
Book Capital City Queen...John H
Book Florist...Lisa
Book Baker...Cathy S
Book Motel
Reserve Honeymoon Suite Free for doing CPR
Buy ringsPd
Find dress Pd
Find clothes for MOH, Bridesmaids
Find clothes for Bruce Pd
Find dress for Kaelie Pd
Groomsmen get their clothes ( I hope!!)
Schedule Hair for Gerri, Darcy, Kaelie....Zoe
Schedule Hair color for Gerri May 15 1PM
Schedule Hair cut for Bruce May 19 11AM
Schedule Hair for Amanda, Tabitha, Racelee
Schedule tanning Pd
Finalize guest list
Make invites..151 sent out
Make Thank you's
Design Programs
Make Programs (almost done)
Talk to Baker...ordered 15 cheesecakes and flavors
Order sand & vases for sand ceremonyPd
Order groomsmens cake..Jane B (Grma & Tabs in chg of this)
Check on champaigne for punch on CCQ
Figure out food for CCQ (Cheese, Crackers, Grapes)
Get paperware for reception..napkins, silverware, plates, cups
Get nuts
Make mints
Decide on music for CCQ
Decide on first dance song
Call DJ
Buy toasting flutes (Mom)
Buy cake server (Mom)
Do registry (Mostly done)
Get the rest of the Bridemaids gifts
Order Kaelie's "flowers" CALL LISA
Make photo list
Buy negligee (sp)
Figure out rehersal--check with John & Dodie
Figure out rehersal supper
Write newspaper announcement
Make an itinerary
Have Bachelorette/Bachelor party--May 19th
Get marriage license
Get dress cleaned/pressed
Schedule mani for us girls
Book limo
Book honeymoon (after 5/13)
Speakers for reception
Welcome gifts for OOT people
Decide on guestbook
Yeah!!!! I got hair appts for Amanda and Tabitha. They need to be there at 9:30AM with clean and dry hair. I wish we could all do it in the same place...but it can't be done..so I will live with it!
I've got the programs almost done...so thought I would share. Tell me what you think.
Here are several in a box, ready to be handed out.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0090.jpg
Here is the front
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0091.jpg
Here is the back
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0092.jpg
hummingbird521
05-08-2007, 09:36 PM
very nice ger.
NicksBride
05-09-2007, 09:41 AM
They look lovely, I just love the color blues you are using. They are so chic!
very nice! i like the thank you message too!
Thank you so much ladies. I got a lot of stuff done last night. Bruce did not get home from work until 10PM. I always get more done when he's not home! He must be tooo much of a distraction. LOL
Today I get off work early again...so I should get some more stuff done. He'll be working late again I'm sure. He is trying to get the corn all planted before the wedding, but is struggling with a new planter that they got.
Panthers Bride
05-09-2007, 11:21 AM
Yeah on getting stuff done!
How many acres do you all have?
Haha I get much less done when Chad's around too! Darn guys.
Goin2thechapel
05-09-2007, 07:44 PM
Gerri those programs came out awesome!!! Great work! I can't wait to see wedding pics to see how nicely everything pulled together!!
Pretty soon there missy!!
Actually I can't wait to see the day to see if everything really does come together!?!?! I am getting so excited. I am about to burst...and it's still 17 days away!
Actually I can't wait to see the day to see if everything really does come together!?!?! I am getting so excited. I am about to burst...and it's still 17 days away!
Woah I don't know what it is about me, but I don't tend to notice how close the weddings are until somebody says something! 17 days...That's amazing!
Yes, it is!! And before you know it...yours will be 17 days away too. Enjoy the planning!
NicksBride
05-10-2007, 07:51 AM
WOW! 16 days, I guess I never realized how close you were! hahha silly goose. I always thought it was like a month away! OMG!!!! (Blonde moment) Anyway, your programs are wonderful and your dress is amazing. You are all set!!! :)
Wee, gee...guess times flies when you're having fun, huh?? That's what ya get for having so much fun.
I really think I am getting close to having everything organized. I'm kind of proud of myself!!!
NicksBride
05-10-2007, 09:08 AM
That is awesome and amazing that you are getting married so quick. just over two weeks you are going to be a Mrs. So cool!!!! :)
I can't wait to see it all be put together and see your new husbands face. :D
One of the things I am soooo excited about is that 2 weeks from today, ALL of my children will be home. I haven't seen the 2 youngest in about 4 or 5 years. They live in KS near their bio Mom and we talk almost every day...but I haven't seen them. Not to mention..I have never seen my 2 youngest grandchildren. So, Oh, MY what fun.
I just told Bruce that by the end of the weekend, he was going to be feeling neglected. He said...that's OK...I get you ALL TO MYSELF for the 3 days after that!!! What a sweetie!!!!!!
tiffany.marlene
05-10-2007, 12:39 PM
Well, all the invites are out. And I sure am getting a lot of compliments on how they look. That makes all the work worthwhile. I figured out tonite and I spent right at $55.00 for 120 invites. I guess that makes all the work even more worthwhile. I'm kind of proud of myself.
We are going to make cream cheese mints tonite. I can't wait. Another of my cousins has a daughter that is graduating the week before the wedding. Her Mom, another friend and I are going to make mints for the graduation and the wedding. It shoudl be a lot of fun. My Mom is kind of sad because she won't be there. She does a lot of volunteering for the Red Cross and is gone to a conference. She won't be home until 9PM.
Oh, yeah, I almost forgot....look, it's only 1 MONTH until I get to say I do to the best guy on the face of the earth!! I'm so freaking excited...I could scream. He just started laughing when I reminded him. He thinks I'm so funny about all that.
OK, this is enough for one book. I'll write more later!
Did you post a picture of your invites? I don't remember seeing them...
I have elsewhere...but I don't think I have in here, so here they are.
This is the entire invite sent to those that are attending the ceremony.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/wed.jpg
This is the info in the pocket.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/wedplan.jpg
And this is the invite w/ our pic.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/wedinvite.jpg
I never have shown a pic of the invites of those that are just invited to the reception. I'll have to get a pic and post it.
PS. Thanks for asking.
NicksBride
05-10-2007, 03:20 PM
That must be sooo exciting to be able to see all your family together. I think that is also what weddings are about, bringing family together. I am soo happy for you!!! Just two weeks.
Your invites are sooo elegant as well. YOu did a wonderful job and should be proud of them!!!!!
tiffany.marlene
05-10-2007, 03:27 PM
The invites do look really good! Nice job! Only $55 total for over 100 invites? Wow!
Thank you ladies. I am quite proud of myself. It took some time, but I thought they turned out pretty neat. I have had a lot of compliments on them. The reason they didn't cost as much as they might have is...I used to sell scrapbooking supplies and had quite a bit of the cardstock I needed already on hand from 3 or 4 years ago. So I didn't need to buy but about 1/2 the cardstock I needed and none of the vellum. That was one of the reasons I wanted to do them myself. I have also used left-over cardstock for the programs. Because our cardstock was white on one side...it works. LOL
hummingbird521
05-11-2007, 01:31 AM
your invitations turned out beautifully ger. i love them.
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 08:16 AM
Do you still scrapbook?
Do you still scrapbook?
I don't sell it anymore. The company I was with went out of business...right about the time I was going to order more cardstock for the invites. LOL I try to fit in scrapbooking to keep up with pics...but sometimes it's awhile in between.
I posted these elsewhere, but want them in my journal too. I made these to surprise Bruce. The material cost me $.99, the elastic cost me $.97, and the fancier lace cost me $2.94. The smaller lace was something I found in the sewing stuff I got when my Grandma Edith moved to the nursing home.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0093.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0096.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/gerrc21/100_0095.jpg
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 10:26 AM
As I said before I just LOVE those garters, you are sooo talented! I am sure Bruce will just love them. :)
I sure hope so. I know he'll be surprised. He already knows he is getting 2 surprises. I think he is kind of nervous about them. LOL
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 10:32 AM
Men hate surprises don't they? i am sure he will just be so overwhelmed. I cannot wait to see his face. You will have to get pictures when he firsts goes to get your garters and see's them. That will be a great one. :)
Oh, yeah...that will be a good pic!
tiffany.marlene
05-11-2007, 10:50 AM
I don't sell it anymore. The company I was with went out of business...right about the time I was going to order more cardstock for the invites. LOL I try to fit in scrapbooking to keep up with pics...but sometimes it's awhile in between.
I was thinking about doing a super fancy scrapbook for our honeymoon pictures. I haven't ever done one before, but I've seen kits that make it seem pretty easy.
Any tips?
Kits do make things a lot easier...at least for me. That way you don't have to pick out things that go together..they already are picked out for you. Other than that...just go with what you like. You're the one that is going to have to look at it for the next 50 years. LOL Let me know if you have any questions though. I'm not too talented at it...but I have fun doing it.
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 11:09 AM
Scrapbooking is something I do professionally sometimes and as a hobby and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I am hoping to open a scrapbook store someday. Kits are awesome. but if you just bring in some pictures to a craft store and pick and choose material it can be SOO much fun and quite easy. If you need any tips, let me know!!!! :)
I think you should go for it. 2 ladies opened a store in the town that I work in and they are doing great business. They were so very helpful when I was looking for papers, etc. to make my invites. I hope you are able to do it.
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 11:33 AM
Thanks! we shall see
If you do it professionaly...do you do other's wedding albums? You should. Especially if you enjoy doing it. Making money at something you like doing is the whole idea of life for me!!!
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 11:42 AM
Yup, I do wedding albums, baby albums anything.. I mainly do it for friends and haev not branched out to much. But word of mouth is really popular and I have a few I am working on right now.
You silly goose...why haven't you started that as a business...and put an announcement on here? You should. Go for it!!!
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 11:49 AM
haha we shall see. some people are just really scared of sending pictures. I don't know. I will think about it. I am shy about my work. haha
I was thinking about that sending pics thru the mail thing when I told you to go for it. The way around that to me, would be to have double prints made. That way, if they get lost, etc. they are not lost forever.
Don't be shy!!! Go for it!!
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 11:57 AM
I will seriously think about it! Thanks!!!! :)
I will have to take pictures of what I made and put them up somwhere. :)
tiffany.marlene
05-11-2007, 12:23 PM
That would be a fun job! I am so jealous right now...my friend Marie just started working for a wedding planner and wedding magazine. THAT is going to be a fun job!
NicksBride
05-11-2007, 12:44 PM
ohh that would be fun! Although dealing with some Bridezillas could be difficult!
Yes, I'm sure it could. But, you just pick nice people like you and me...and you'll have it made. LOL
Of course, I just have never understood why a person becomes a Bridezilla to begin with. I've always been taught that you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar!!
Well, I got a few more things done. Here is an abreviated version of my to do list. I took off several things that have been done for awhile and left the smaller list. What am I forgetting?
Schedule Hair cut for Bruce May 19 11AM
Schedule Hair for Amanda, Tabitha, Racelee
Make invites..151 sent out
Make Thank you's
Design Programs
Make Programs (almost done)
Talk to Baker...ordered 15 cheesecakes and flavors
Order groomsmens cake..Jane B (Grma & Tabs in chg of this)
Check on champaigne for punch on CCQ
Order pork loin for reception
Order buns for reception
Figure out food for CCQ (Cheese, Crackers, Grapes)
Get paperware for reception..napkins, silverware, plates, cups
Get nuts
Make mints
Decide on music for CCQ
Decide on first dance song
Call DJ (tried and left message)
Buy toasting flutes (Mom)
Buy cake server (Mom)
Do registry
Get the rest of the Bridemaids gifts
Order Kaelie's "flowers" CALL LISA
Make photo list
Buy negligee (sp)
Make "emergency kits" Bride and Groom
Figure out rehersal--check with John & Dodie
Figure out rehersal supper
Write newspaper announcement
Make an itinerary
Have Bachelorette/Bachelor party--May 19th
Get marriage license
Get dress cleaned/pressed
Book limo
Figure out rides for those drinking
Book honeymoon (after 5/13)
Speakers for reception
Welcome gifts for OOT people
Decide on guestbook
NicksBride
05-14-2007, 10:58 AM
Wow, with 12 days your list is looking great!!!!!
I can't wait to see your wedding pictures!
Thank you. I was hoping that EVERYTHING on that list would be blue by now..but oh, well. I'm getting there! LOL
NicksBride
05-14-2007, 11:43 AM
You still have 12 days. Everything will get done, no worries. I always make lists and they seem SOO long, when really it takes a few minutes for each piece. Just tick them off one by one. :)
Actually several are already in process, just not quite done yet. The 2 that have me worried are the guest book ( I don't even know what I want yet) and the music for the CCQ. Otherwise, everything is pretty much under control.
Oh, yeah...our first dance song. Bruce knows what he wants...just doesn't know the name of it OR who sings it. I giggle at him each time I ask him if he's figured it out yet. He's so funny!!
NicksBride
05-14-2007, 11:52 AM
You guys are to cute. Hope Bruce can produce the tune so you guys can dance to it. hahaha
Why not have a guest book that either corresponds with your flowers, or your theme or color scheme. Or you can get a picture frame guest book. There are so many options. Have you looked at Michaels Craft Stores for inspiration?
You forget...I live in the middle of nowhere. LOL We have no Michaels. We barely have Walmart and that's 30 miles away. I think part of my problem is there ARE so many options. I'm leaning towards a picture mat. That's what I would really like, just not sure where to find one. Thanks for the advice...and I'll keep thinking.
NicksBride
05-14-2007, 12:12 PM
ohh you live in what we call the boonies. hahaha.
We have a picture Mat that we got from our wedding and it is just soo neat to have it framed and for people to have signed it and tehn our picture in the middle. Really looks neat.
Either way you are clever, i am sure you will find something!
Boonies, huh?? We call it the middle of nowhere!! But, yes, I am resourceful...I'll figure something out. You are so sweet. I'm glad I have you for a sounding board. lOL
NicksBride
05-14-2007, 12:17 PM
Well I just understand being in the middle of nowhere, ordering from online is my best friend. :) But I am glad I can help! I always enjoy chatting with you.
You are a big help. And I enjoy chatting with you too. Thank you so much for all your help.
Twigler
05-14-2007, 11:25 PM
I just went through your journal and it looks like things are really coming along! Can you believe that is it this close to the time?! It seems like you and I were just talking about our invites!
Oh, and I know what you mean about the boonies. I live 30 min away from the nearest walmart too! Our town doesn't even have a stop light! haha!
We don't have a stop light either. We have some stop signs...not that too many people pay much attention to them. LOL Our town has about 800 people in it.
It is amazing to me how fast this time has gone by. I am so thankful that I listened to myself and not all those people that told me I had plenty of time to get things done. I can't imagine what kind of panic I would be in if I had too many more things to do!!
I sure have had a lot of good comments about my invites. I hope you have too. Yours are so very pretty. I hope they worked out for you.
I am so sad. I finally got ahold of the Dad of my step-grandson (he ignores calls a lot...and I only got ahold of him because I used another persons cell that he doesn't know the number). Anyway, he won't let my grandson come to our wedding. Kaden (my GS) is 5 and was raised in my house until he was 18 months old. He is the son of my youngest SD and she had him when she was 15. The other Grmother in his life is a total and 100% ***ch. There is NO ONE in 3 counties that has anything good to say about this woman. She is also a multimillionaire and likes to spend her money on lawyers.
To make a very long and painful story a little shorter, my SD played right into her hands...got into some trouble...and got Kaden taken away from her. She then moved to KS and has almost no contact with him. I, however, try to call him once or twice a month. It's hard because, as I said, Scott...the dad...doesn't answer the phone if he knows it is someone in our family. My ex (Steve) has court-ordered visitation...but they are denying even him to have visitation and he has no money to get a lawyer.
Anyway, tonite, on my way to work, I got Scott on the phone and he has said Kaden can't come to the wedding. That makes me so sad. I'm trying to be nice about it...but the whole thing is so unfair. The grandwitch gets him whenever she wants...but I haven't even seen him in almost a year. When he was born...I had to pay all the bills. She paid not a penny!!!
I'm sorry....what a vent this turned out to be.
I'm also sad because my aunt, uncle, and sil from KS aren't going to be able to make it either. I just found all that out today too. Actually they are the aunt, uncle and sis to my ex...but when he left me they kept me as their family and got rid of him. lol Oh, well...it must be the way it is supposed to be. Makes me sad all the way around though.
Here is another way for me to keep track of myself. Am I missing anything???
I have
Dress, Slip, Shoes
Garters,
Jewelry, Rings
Attendents
Darcy
Amanda
Tabitha
Kaelie
Racelee Greg
Dave
Robin
Kaden
Alec
CCQ
Moose
Cheesecakes
Groom’s Cake
Serious Sound (DJ)
Invites are done and out
Bridemaids Gifts
Emergency Kit for Bride
Emergency Kit for Groom
Dodie & Mary Lee (Officients)
Photo’s To Go (Photographer)
Lisa Guthmiller (Florist)
Rehearsal
Sand ceremony supplies
Toasting Glasses
Cake knife and server
Photographer list
I need
Hose
Makeup
Favor’s (???)
Groomsmen’s Gifts
Order brat burgers, etc. for rehearsal
Marriage license
Music
Thank you sign
Balloons (ask Lisa)
Well, here's one more list. (Can you tell I'm working nights???) Am I missing any jobs?
Personal Attendent
Cindy
Pin Flowers
Monita &/or Suzanne
Programs & Guest Book
Laura, Tifany
Dining Room Host & Hostess
Brian & Christina
Tom & Monette
Cake Cutters
Cathy, Noel
Punch
Jody, Carol, Barb
Servers
Matt, Casey
Kitchen Help
Jamie, Brenda, Christina, Bailey
NicksBride
05-15-2007, 08:03 AM
I am so sorry your Grandson cannot come to your wedding. I am sure that makes you really sad. It is really unfortunate that it had to happen so close to your wedding as well.
I think your lists look great, you are so organized....
Well, I really didn't expect him to get to come...but I do believe in miracles. For quite awhile Scott (the dad) and I were getting along, but his **tch of a mother threw a very large monkey wrench in that. Now it's a really big struggle.
BUT, I have always lived my life with the premise...what goes around, comes around...they will get theirs. It has gotten me thru many a stressful situation, especially when dealing with parents of children I love.
Thanks so much for the sympathetic ear. It really helps.
NicksBride
05-15-2007, 01:12 PM
well in any event it really does not make things any easier so I am truly sorry. But as you said, I guess you cannot change anything. So just enjoy your final 11 days and get excited for your wedding!!!!:D
You're right, it doesn't make it easier...but I at least wasn't caught off guard. I saw it coming!
I'm so excited, I could just burst. I got so many things done at work last night. I finished the programs (I need to make about 10 more though...thought I had enough:bbconfused: ) and got the coloring books put together. I got my lists done, so I know where I'm at.
I went and picked up my dress at the cleaners today. I also stopped at the motel and got a printout of who has reservations. Then I called a couple of people that SHOULD have had reservations and reminded them. LOL
I also decided on our guest book. I talked to my cousins' daughter and she and her sister are going to help me. I got some material (baby blue for us and red for Vicki) and I'm going to cut squares. The girls will have the guests sign them and then I will make a quilt with the squares and some pics from our weddings. I know it's a lot of work...but I think it will be worth it!!
Now it is definately time to go mow the lawn. I need to do my parents' AND mine. They live right across the alley from us. We own 1/2 of a city block between us, so there is a lot to mow!! LOL Mom is up in Aberdeen volunteering for Red Cross because they have had such bad flooding. Dad, even though he is supposed to be retired, is driving truck for a farmer and is in the field from sun up to sun down. So he asked if I would mow his too. I would never tell my Dad no...he does so much for us.
shawnsgirl
05-15-2007, 01:34 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandson not being able to make the ceremony! I feel for you!! I have primary custody of both of my children. My ex husband has given me grief ever since he took Dylan to Florida. He is making unruley requests, saying heart crushing things to me, and demanding like he has all the rights in the world. Anyhow, Sometimes I think deep down inside he's upset that I am getting remarried!! I know our situations are quite different but I can relate to how you feel not having him there! I read over your lists too and everything looks great! Your mind is just going 24/7 huh?? You're doing fine and in a few days you and Bruce are going to have a wonderful wedding day!!
I will never understand why it is that people use children in the middle of their stupidity. Why can't these so called adults act like adults instead of 3 year olds? What gives your ex the right to make any demands?? If he hadn't made his bed...he wouldn't be sleeping in it right now. I swear sometimes they should let the children of the world run the world. They are usually nicer to other people until adults screw them up with their rudeness!!
My brain is going 24/7. And the fact that I worked all night last night helped me get a lot done. I only had one patient and she was easy, so I could accomplish a lot.
I got my Dad's lawn mowed and mine started. It looks like it's going to rain...so I'd better finish. Then I really, really need a nap...or I'm going to be VERY cranky!! (Oops, guess I'll be acting like a 3 year old too, huh???)
NicksBride
05-15-2007, 03:34 PM
That is awesome!!!! i am so glad that you got so much stuff done! I can remember my brain never stopped before the wedding. But it is fun and it sounds like you are just going at full steam with your planning and getting stuff done.
It is nice of you to mow everyones lawn! What a good daughter. :)
Hope things calm down for you in your last 11 days!!!!!
I am actually really enjoying all of the planning. It's been a lot of fun for me. I just want everyone to have fun.
I ran out of gas. And do you suppose I can raise either guy on the cell phone (Dad or Bruce)?? Heck no. I have about 1 pass left on our front and most of the back. But I can't find our gas can and I don't know where Dad's is. Soooo, I laid down and took a short nap.
NicksBride
05-16-2007, 08:44 AM
Yea for a nap!! But that is really annoying when you are so close to finishing and can't haha.
Yeah...I really, really needed that nap. Sometimes after I've worked all night, I forget that you're supposed to sleep all day. LOL I usually have way too many things to get done to be sleeping all day!!
A friend came to borrow our trailer and went and got me some gas, so I finished the front yard. I had already taken a shower though, so didn't finish the back because the wind was blowing and the dust was really bad.
This morning I'm going to finish the back and then this afternoon I go to get my hair colored. I'm so excited about that. She is going to try my hair for the wedding too.
Then I work tomorrow, Friday and Monday and I will be off until after the wedding. YAH!!!! Our bachelor/bachelorette party is Saturday night. We have to go to graduation and to a couple of parties for that first...then on to our party. Some of us are having a benefit for one of our friends that has cancer that day...so they decided to continue the party to make it our b/b party. It should be a fun time, but very long day. LOL
NicksBride
05-16-2007, 11:05 AM
Yea for your hair!! I am sure it will turn out wonderful. let us know how it goes!
WOW you are going to be super busy this weekend. But it sounds like a lot of fun as well. I hope you will take pictures!
YEA 10 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Emerald
05-17-2007, 11:59 AM
Hi Ger!! Your wedding day is coming so fast!! How are you feeling??
I really like your invites and your dress. Well, to be honest, I like EVERYTHING. This is really exciting. I'm sure that you and your hubby to be will be shining from all the love and happiness which you both share. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything will go perfectly from start to finish. :D
When we did my hair yesterday, I loved it. But, I had no one around to take pics...so you'll have to wait to see until the big day. Sorry!!!
I am on the downhill slide for my work schedule. I work today, tomorrow, and Monday, then I am off until June 1st!!! I am so excited.
shawnsgirl
05-17-2007, 12:29 PM
Your wedding day is fast approaching! I'm so excited for you. I'm so happy that you found a hairstyle that you love. I cannot wait to hear and see all of your pics ecspecially in your dress with that blue. It's going to be beautiful!!
NicksBride
05-17-2007, 12:34 PM
Wow, 9 days!!! So exciting. That is wonderful that you get all that time off as well to enjoy your time with your Husband!!!! :)
Can't wait to see you all "Dolled up" (As my grandmother calls it) I am sure you are going to look wonderful!!!!
That is too funny!! My Grandma used to call it that too. Thank you ladies. I am so looking forward to seeing how this all comes together (or even IF it all comes together. LOL)
I got my weather forcast today.
Sat
May 26 http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/30.gif Partly Cloudy 82°F 56°F 10%
It says the wind should be 9 - 12 mph. Sure looks like it's supposed to be a nice day. I hope this ONE TIME they are right!!! LOL
NicksBride
05-18-2007, 08:06 AM
:grinhappy: ohh 8 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like it is going to be a nice one. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for a sunny day!!!!
SaralovesMike
05-18-2007, 01:10 PM
Some of us are having a benefit for one of our friends that has cancer that day...so they decided to continue the party to make it our b/b party. It should be a fun time, but very long day. LOL
What a great idea!
You're getting so close to the big day!! Here's hoping for some fabulous weather!
Dolled up! Mine too! Too funny.
:grinhappy: ohh 8 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like it is going to be a nice one. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for a sunny day!!!!
Of everything I probably SHOULD be worried about, the weather tops my list. Actually, other than getting the entire thing paid for, I think the weather is my ONLY stress. LOL
SaralovesMike
05-18-2007, 01:15 PM
Of everything I probably SHOULD be worried about, the weather tops my list.
That's me too. I keep saying I don't care what it does any other day as long as the sun is shining on June 16th!
That's me too. I keep saying I don't care what it does any other day as long as the sun is shining on June 16th!
OK...June 16th AND May 26th!! The rest of the summer it can rain. My honey wouldn't be very happy because he couldn't get his sunflowers and millet in...but he'll just have to deal with it!!! LOL
NicksBride
05-18-2007, 01:32 PM
Well as my mom said, you can't stress over something you can't change. I was a WRECK because snow was forcasted in our wedding weekend. But we went at it as oh well!!! But I will be really really hoping it is nice for you!!!!!!
So, did it snow?? When I showed Bruce the forecast last night, he was laughing because he says they are NEVER right! This one time..I hope they know what they are talking about!!!
SaralovesMike
05-18-2007, 06:47 PM
OK...June 16th AND May 26th!! The rest of the summer it can rain. My honey wouldn't be very happy because he couldn't get his sunflowers and millet in...but he'll just have to deal with it!!! LOL
June 16 and May 26. For sure!!!
A small sacrifice for him for us to have beautiful weather, he'll get over it. hahaha.
You are exactly right!! And that is what I am going to tell him, too. I highly doubt that it will rain every other day in central SD, but if it should...I will tell him that is the price he pays for having a nice wedding day.
It is supposed to storm really bad the beginning of the week. I sure hope it doesn't do too much damage!!
SaralovesMike
05-18-2007, 07:03 PM
You are exactly right!! And that is what I am going to tell him, too. I highly doubt that it will rain every other day in central SD, but if it should...I will tell him that is the price he pays for having a nice wedding day.
Absolutely right!!
Just a small price to pay, that's all. :)
It is supposed to storm really bad the beginning of the week. I sure hope it doesn't do too much damage!!
Oh, I hope so too.
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