Brian and Cindy's Wedding 5/13/06

[CindySue]

Hi! Im Cindy and the love of my life is Brian.

This is us on my Oct. 1st (my birthday) before we went to what I thought was a birthday party that turned out to be our engagement party. He had planned it with his mom and sister to make our engagement "official" on my birthday. Not sure I like knowing he can be that sneaky!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/newus.jpg

We actually met online by accident, we really liked taking to each other so we decided to meet. The chemistry was SOO strong. I had never in my life connected with someone this good. About 3 weeks after we started dating, his daughter was showing me her dad's school year books. I saw my older half-brothers in there. The youngest of the 2 was in almost all of Brian's classes. When Brian got home for lunch, I asked him about my brother. :eek: THEY WERE CHILDHOOD BEST FRIENDS!!!!!!! They had lost contact when my brother moved to East Texas to live with our dad and my mom. Well they have since reconnected and I was thrilled. I know hes a good guy if I have "big bubba's" approval!

He had proposed to me in August, but it wasnt official until my birthday when I got my ring. Him and his mother hid it in my piece of birthday cake under a strawberry. I didnt even see the ring when I started eating the strawberry. My daughter had to point it out to me.

We had originally wanted a moonlight wedding, even chose our wedding date because of the full moon, but we realized it would be difficult for a lot of people to be there because of the time. So we decided on a sunset ceremony and a moonlight reception!

[CindySue]

I posted this earlier on another thread. I moved it here so that I can add to it as I know I will in the next 5 months.

These are my plans so far:

Ceremony will be on May 13, 2006 at 8pm at Van City Lake in Van, Texas.

This is the spot we have picked out for the ceremony. I love it!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/VanLakepic.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/VanLakepic2.jpg

As you can see Mother Nature will take care of most of the deorations here. If its still this pretty in December, just think of how gorgeous it will be in May!

[CindySue]

For the ceremony, I want a paper bag lantern (luminaries) walkway leading up to a lighted arch. I need to get with MoH on the best way to decorate the arch. I don’t think I need anything else for here. I have found the ones we love with little hearts all in them, 25 of them for $14.00. Brian says we can order them. I already have the tea lights that go in them.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/tent_nighttime_new.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/NightLightsLG.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/luminaries.jpg

Officiant is booked. I have already got the vows taken care of. Brian was worried about having to remember something long, but with what I have come up with he wont.

[CindySue]

Bouquets will be hand tied white roses. I can get fresh white roses in Tyler from the Rose Garden for about $3 a dozen in May. I have several people that have worked with flowers professionally that have offered to do them.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/Handtiedbouquet.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/whiteroseslg.jpg

Dresses will be made, Attendants in turquoise, mine in white or opal. I have found a pattern that I love, but its not final yet. We will start on dresses in January. Men……who knows what they are wearing. I guess as long as its not embarrassing it shouldn’t matter too much. Although Brian had said he would wear khaki pants and a white shirt. (He probably wont be wearing a turquoise tie.) I don’t have a clue what the best man will be wearing.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/pattern3.jpg

Shoes will look similiar to this only mine have rhinestones across the foot.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/DECORATE058.jpg

[CindySue]

Reception will be at our house in Grand Saline, Texas.

This isnt our house, but it looks just like it

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/eva20night20wedding.jpg

For the reception, I want the yard and shop decorated with white Xmas lights. (I have pics of how I would like to do this.) Not sure yet if I will do anything with balloons and/or streamers, but that is still open for discussion.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/midTent20.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/Decor45.jpg

This is how I want to decorate the little building where we will be doing the dancing and eating.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/36_Wedding_Ambient_Lighting.jpg

[CindySue]

For the tables, I had thought of using opal tablecloths and having turquoise confetti down the middle with white candles and turquoise tableware, but I think I would like to go with turquoise tablecloths, with opal heart confetti and white rose petals down the middle with the candles and have clear tableware because I doubt I can find the stuff in opal (for a resonable price). With the candles, do I still need centerpieces? If so, what would tie in? I have found some really cute long stem white rose candles but what kind of holders would we put these in?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/lrg_votive5.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/tablecloth.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/petals.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/confetti.jpg

We still need to work out the guest list so that I know how many tables and chair I need to rent. So far I’m thinking maybe 6 tables and 10 chairs each for 4 of the tables.

[CindySue]

We will just have finger foods, cake and drinks. Menu is still open for discussion. We will serve wine, beer, soft drinks, and a couple of different punches. Champagne for toasting.
These are the cake designs that I like but I will only have white roses and maybe some pearls on it.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/cake2.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/cake1.jpg

Music is still being decided on for the dancing. Brian has the sound system. I plan to burn any songs we don’t already have. We are still in the process of making the song list. I will be trying to locate a couple of decent R&B songs.

Photographer is MoH's sister. I have a checklist of what pics we would like. We will also be having the little disposables on the tables so that there will be candid shots taken by random guests as well.

With the wedding so small, we don’t have to have a receiving line, right? If we do, how would we go about this?

[CindySue]

Favors are still out in the open too. I have votive candles I can wrap in the turquoise tulle and tie with an opal ribbon. Thought about printing labels for them with our names and wedding date on them , but the ink takes forever to dry and the color bleeds too bad. I also have favor bags I can fill with something and can put turquoise tissue paper in them for color. I have samples of both.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/myfavors.jpg

There will not be any bouquet or garter tosses, and since we are not leaving the house that night we will not be doing the rice, birdseed or bubble thing either.

[CindySue]

Honeymoon is planned for the Busy B Ranch B & B in Jefferson, Texas. We have sent an email and have left a message about what we need to do to set reservations, but as of yet we haven’t heard back from them. I will wait until after the first and if I still haven’t heard back from them, I will call back.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/BusyB.jpg

[CindySue]

Im going to be making my own invitations and I got inspiration from this design:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/invite2.jpg

Only Im going to get turquoise card stock paper for the back, get some pretty white paper to print the info on in turquoise ink and cut it so it has a scalloped edge, and tie it all together with an opal ribbon.
Similar to this:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/invite.jpg

[CindySue]

We have run up on problems with our attendants. So far the only ones we know for sure we will have are the kids! His friend (the guy we bought the house from) still talks to him if he sees him, but from the way Brian talks he has gotten VERY standoffish.
I really want to scale this thing back to immediate family, but I seriously doubt thats going to happen. I have gotten to shave a few people off the guest list and that helps, but its still more than I originally wanted.
I have just over 4 months to get this thing in motion......good thing I have my plans already. Now I just have to make them happen!

[CindySue]

Im not sure if anyone still reads through these journals, but I need to vent a little. While I DO want to marry Brian and spend the rest of my life with him, I cant really seem to get in gear and work on this wedding. I have all my plans laid out, I just havent tried to make them happen. I dont know if its because Im still so exhausted from the holidays and moving, but know I need to get moving here.
I AM kinda frustrated with Brian because of his dogs. I wanted to have our reception at our home, in the front yard. He has dogs that have to be behind a fence and since theres not one in the back yet, they are in the front. THEY HAVE COMPLETELY TORN UP THE YARD!!!!!! He says when things get situated hes going to fence in the backyard and thats where they are going to go. I know he will build the fence, but for some reason I want to find an alternative reception spot. I dont want to have the reception at the house anymore. Im being stupid, I know. I havent talked to Brian about this either and I know I should. He doesnt know its bothering me this much.
Maybe Im just having "wedding overload" or something. I dont have any friends around here yet and my best friend thats an hour away wont return my phone calls. I dont really have anyone to talk to about the wedding (or anything else "girlie" for that matter). I try not to burden Brian with any of it, but here lately I dont really even want to talk about the wedding at all except maybe in here.
Im just hoping this will pass soon. I wonder if anyone else felt like this.

[CindySue]

I talked to Brian about some of this at lunch today. I feel a lot better. There are supposed to be acouple of different people helping me and both of them are acting like I dont exist. (And they do not even know eachother....go figure!)
Well Ive been thinking about what we talked about, and somehow, Im going to get in touch with both and point blank ask them if they intend to help and if so just exactly what are they planning to help with. If not, thats fine, I just need to know so that I can find someone that does want to help me. For some reason that takes a load off my shoulders.

[Tiggerprincess]

AWEEE...SSSOOOO sweet..

[bnd94]

Im not sure if anyone still reads through these journals, but I need to vent a little. While I DO want to marry Brian and spend the rest of my life with him, I cant really seem to get in gear and work on this wedding. I have all my plans laid out, I just havent tried to make them happen. I dont know if its because Im still so exhausted from the holidays and moving, but know I need to get moving here.
I AM kinda frustrated with Brian because of his dogs. I wanted to have our reception at our home, in the front yard. He has dogs that have to be behind a fence and since theres not one in the back yet, they are in the front. THEY HAVE COMPLETELY TORN UP THE YARD!!!!!! He says when things get situated hes going to fence in the backyard and thats where they are going to go. I know he will build the fence, but for some reason I want to find an alternative reception spot. I dont want to have the reception at the house anymore. Im being stupid, I know. I havent talked to Brian about this either and I know I should. He doesnt know its bothering me this much.
Maybe Im just having "wedding overload" or something. I dont have any friends around here yet and my best friend thats an hour away wont return my phone calls. I dont really have anyone to talk to about the wedding (or anything else "girlie" for that matter). I try not to burden Brian with any of it, but here lately I dont really even want to talk about the wedding at all except maybe in here.
Im just hoping this will pass soon. I wonder if anyone else felt like this.

How many people are you inviting? It's never a bad idea to find an alternative spot.
I do read the journals but until now I always found it hard to make a comment. So now look out girl!!

I don't have anyone other than all of you to help me either. The people in our bridal party may help on the day to set up but everything else I am on my own with. I feel the same way you do all the time.......I think it is called being overwhelmed! At least that is what I think is happening to me. It is overwhelming, there is just so much to do and think of and not forget. So don't ever feel alone. I have a feeling we all feel this way sometimes. I talk about my wedding mainly to my MOH, Mom and FMIL but I always feel like I am rambling and they never really offer any help. So I come here because you girls are awesome! Like long lost sisters!:hug:

Girl you have an awesome wedding planned. I know you can all pull it off and as you know you can always turn to us, we will help you!!

[rainbowtreat]

Cindy your planning as well s the others have made it easy for me to try to piece mine together. I wish I was as put together as you are. I love your ideas. I can't wait to see it all come together.

[CindySue]

We have decided to use the kids as our ONLY attendents. And to protect against hurt feelings, we areny having a BM or MoH. I will have 2 bridemaids and he will have 2 groomsmen, and that leaves a cute little 5 year old boy to play ring bearer!
Instead on a ring pillow, I think Im going to use a ring holder, something similar to this:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/3106813375380P.JPG (javascript:OpenViewWindow2();)

[rainbowtreat]

Sounds like it will be a very nice ceremony. More like the family coming together. I bet they will all look so sweet.

[CindySue]

Yep....they will be adorable. Especially with their halos hanging off one of their horns!

[rainbowtreat]

LOL I love it. My 2 are going to be the JR. Bride and Groom.

[CindySue]

For the tables, I had thought of using opal tablecloths and having turquoise confetti down the middle with white candles and turquoise tableware, but I think I would like to go with turquoise tablecloths, with opal heart confetti and white rose petals down the middle with the candles and have clear tableware because I doubt I can find the stuff in opal (for a resonable price). With the candles, do I still need centerpieces? If so, what would tie in? I have found some really cute long stem white rose candles but what kind of holders would we put these in?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/lrg_votive5.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/tablecloth.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/petals.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/confetti.jpg

We still need to work out the guest list so that I know how many tables and chair I need to rent. So far I’m thinking maybe 6 tables and 10 chairs each for 4 of the tables.

Ok, Im changing this a little. Im not going to have the rose petals on the tables. Im going to simply have the opalescent heart confetti and candles. I think the candlelight with shine off the confetti better that way. I found some tiny little heart confetti at a party supply store that I fell in love with!

I cant wait till this weekend! Im going wedding shopping!!!!!!

[ikkin510]

Cindy I love those ideas for centerpieces. If you don't mind, I'm thinking of using one for an idea for mine. I love the lone with the rose petals and the plain candles. I thought I could do that with the fake leaves. Then give the candles as favors. IF you don't mind me borrowing the idea!

[LaceyinPgh]

I think that will look great Cindy. The confetti and candle light should play off of each other well. Have you thought about tossing just some plain white rose petals in there to add some texture?

[CindySue]

IF you don't mind me borrowing the idea!
Not at all, If Im not mistaken I think I borrowed the pic from Carrie. I had seen the idea before but couldnt find a pic anywhere.

Have you thought about tossing just some plain white rose petals in there to add some texture?
That was my original plan. Im thinking about it, but I wanted to make a sample to see if i would like it first.

[CindySue]

I did some wedding shopping online yesterday! I was able to find some relly goo deals too.

This is what I ordered:
2 personalized champagne glasses
personalized ribbon for favors
little iridescent roses to make bows out of the ribbon mentioned above
the luminaries I have on the 1st page of my journal
The little favor cards with the bells (I copied this from some ladies in here, couldnt help it....I found 50 of them for $3.95)

Im starting to get really excited! Hopefully I can keep this feeling and it doesnt wear off!

[bnd94]

Which glasses did you get?
Pictures girl!!! What are you thinking?!?!! :D :bblol: :bbmrgreen: :chair:

[CindySue]

Ok, Ok.....put the chair up!!!
These are the glasses:
http://image.orientaltrading.com/otcimg/47_7.jpg?resize(250x250)

These are the little favor cards:
http://image.orientaltrading.com/otcimg/32_92.jpg?resize(250x250)

Shipping and all, I spent less than $20.

[bnd94]

LOL! I just got my oriental trading mag and was looking at these last night. They are nice;)

Ok I will put my chair away! I am surprised they haven't taken the smilie away from us yet as much as we all use it! LOL!

[CindySue]

We do use him a lot, dont we?
You know, after I had my "mini-meltdown" last week and made the mistake of telling a few people, Ive got people coming out of the woodwork offering to help. Im meeting a friend of minein Tyler (a pretty good sized town about 45 minutes away) to look over my notes and to do some shopping. I want to go ahead and pick up some of the "little" things. I want to try and find a ring holder like the one in the pic for Lance to carry, because that one is out of stock. It shouldnt be hard at all though.

[CindySue]

I just got back on the Bed Bath & Beyond website and they have that ring holder I want in stock so I ordered it.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/3106813375380P.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:OpenViewWindow2();)

I cant wait to see my little boy with it in his hands!

[Jamesbabygirl]

I just got back on the Bed Bath & Beyond website and they have that ring holder I want in stock so I ordered it.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/3106813375380P.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:OpenViewWindow2();)

I cant wait to see my little boy with it in his hands!
Im glad you found it!! its really pretty

[CindySue]

I posted this in another thread, THEN it dawned on me to post this here....DUH!!!

These are our vows:
Cynthia and Brian's Wedding Ceremony

Opening Words:
We are gathered today to celebrate one of the happiest moments in the lives of Brian and Cynthia, for on this day they will affirm before witnesses of earth and heaven that they believe God has purposed that they should share life in the holy bonds of marriage.
Marriage is not only a commitment between lovers; it is also an agreement between two friends. Allow each other time to be an individual, respect each other's wishes as well as their dreams.
Consent:
Brian, do you take Cynthia as your wife? Will you be faithful to her in tender love and honor, offering encouragement and companionship? Do you promise not to forsake her or these vows you have made, but strive to show her your love everyday for the rest of your lives?
Cynthia, do you take Brian as your husband? Will you be faithful to him in tender love and honor, offering encouragement and companionship? Do you promise not to forsake him or these vows you have made, but strive to show him your love everyday for the rest of your lives?
Vows:
I, Brian, take you Cynthia to be my wife to love and to cherish from this day forward.
I, Cynthia, take you Brian to be my husband to love and to cherish from this day forward.
Ring Exchange:
(Both) With this ring I promise to love you totally, completely and unconditionally for the rest of my life.
Prayer:
Father, we thank you for this beautiful day and thank you for Brian and Cynthia. We thank you Lord you have brought them safely thus far on their journey. We pray that as you joined their hand and hearts together to become husband and wife that you will bless them. Pray that you will give them strength and courage as they face all the tasks and decisions that lie before them. We also pray Lord that you bless these rings that he and she wear and may they ever bide in your peace living together in unity, love, and happiness with good purpose to do your will. This we pray in your name. Amen.
Closing:
These two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go, may they always return to one another in their togetherness. May these two find in each other, the love for which all men and women long. May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home that they establish be such a place of sanctuary that man will find there a friend. And may these two rings symbolize the spirit of undying love in the hearts of both of them. I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.

[CindySue]

Ok....Im trying to cut down on what I have to do. I found these invitations and they are CHEAP!!! They would be about the same to order these as it would be to make some and a LOT less work on me.

http://www.evangelwedding.com/order/Previews/PreviewAFriend/sVV/3M06A13-24B22-1140-354N5.jpg

[LaceyinPgh]

Cindy those are so pretty!

[CindySue]

Thanks Lacey. Im not sure what I get to do with them yet. Brian is being wishy-washy on what to do about the invitations. My sister wants to make them because shes in Louisiana and cant really do a lot to help. Shes into stuff like that. I have time to work it out.
I got the little ring holder Saturday and the pic of it doesnt do it justice. It is absolutely gorgeous!
Everything else I ordered should be coming in this week. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_33.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)

When I was shopping this past weekend, it hit me :bbeek: we are really gonna do this!





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[LaceyinPgh]

We want to see pictures of all your stuff when you get it in!

[CindySue]

Im way ahead of you....bought new batteries for the camera this past weekend!

[CindySue]

Ok....working on getting the pics uploaded at home.

Here is what I have so far:
my dress
my shoes
my bouquet - went with silk flowers
the flowers to make everyone elses stuff.
the arch
the garland for the arch
light w/battery packs for the arch
ribbon to make bows for the arch
luminaries & tea lights
confetti for tables
candles for tables
our toasting glasses
cake set (knife and server)
variety of things for favors
misc other ribbon and tulle

I think Im off to a good start.

[StaceyMc]

Your wedding sounds absolutely beautiful!

I have to thank you....your invitation just gave me an idea for the beginning wording of my own. I have a beautiful verse about snowflakes and God's children...no two are alike (it's worded better than that....) and I've been working on something to tie it into invitations and yours gave me an idea!!!!

I'll post the wording on my journal as soon as I get it done to get some opinions!

[CindySue]

My little sister in Louisiana has apparently decide to help me with my wedding. She is going to to be doing the invitations and the flowers.
I got an email today and this is some of the stuff shes bought for me:

http://us.f311.mail.yahoo.com/ym/us/ShowLetter?box=Inbox&MsgId=1867_17920395_181901_1501_65218_0_54003_1010 78_3715067105&bodyPart=1.2&YY=1284&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&Idx=11 This is your cake and knife server


http://us.f311.mail.yahoo.com/ym/us/ShowLetter?box=Inbox&MsgId=1867_17920395_181901_1501_65218_0_54003_1010 78_3715067105&bodyPart=1.3&YY=1284&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&Idx=11 This is the garland for the arch....I got 3


http://us.f311.mail.yahoo.com/ym/us/ShowLetter?box=Inbox&MsgId=1867_17920395_181901_1501_65218_0_54003_1010 78_3715067105&bodyPart=1.5&YY=1284&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&Idx=11 This is a pic of the bouquet...looks so real

http://us.f311.mail.yahoo.com/ym/us/ShowLetter?box=Inbox&MsgId=1867_17920395_181901_1501_65218_0_54003_1010 78_3715067105&bodyPart=1.6&YY=1284&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&Idx=11

I had already bought one just like it so Im going to "dedicate" one

[CindySue]

An idea I toyed with for my bouquet was to spell Brian's name with my flowers.
The bouquet I have already has
B - Baby's breath
R - Roses (white)
I - Ivy
A -
N -

Now, what (and where) could I find for the last 2 letters? I would like to keep the flowers white if at all possible.

[LaceyinPgh]

apple blossoms, anemonies, and nerrine liliies all come to mind.

[CindySue]

apple blossoms, anemonies, and nerrine liliies all come to mind.

Can I get these at places like Michaels and such?

[LaceyinPgh]

Can I get these at places like Michaels and such?
I don't know because I don't know much about silk flowers. I would just ask someone there. Maybe even call ahead or look at their website to save you a trip.

[CindySue]

Duh......youre right! Im having a ditzy moment I guess. Brian called me and was talking all sweet and now Im flustered.

[bnd94]

Hey Cindy I couldn't get the links to you pictures to work. :(

[CindySue]

Im gonna try it again
This is some of the stuff my sister has for me:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/ShowLetter.jpg
This is my server set.....It isnt decorated yet, but its still pretty.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/ShowLetter2.jpg
This is the garland for the arch. It will have a little bit of tulle on it and the lights.


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/ShowLetter3.jpg
This is the flowers she got to go with the roses i have to make corsages out of.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/ShowLetter4.jpg
This is the bouquet. I had bought one just like it and since we arent doing the toss, Im going to dedicate this one.

I have friends around here and other people I know and the only people helping me plan my wedding are you wonderful girls from all around the world and my little sister in Louisiana. I think I might need better friends!!!

[bnd94]

Everything looks great. Your arch is going to be beautiful with that garland and lights. :D

[usahgrad]

I have to agree! The stuff looks great. I LOVE the garland...it's really beautiful.

Nasturtiums (?) are a pretty common flower I think (I wouldn't know the name if it wasn't common). Maybe you could find silk one's of those. I like the spelling out idea...that's sweet.

[LaceyinPgh]

Cindy everything looks great. I love the bouquet and arch garlands.

[bnd94]

An idea I toyed with for my bouquet was to spell Brian's name with my flowers.
The bouquet I have already has
B - Baby's breath
R - Roses (white)
I - Ivy
A -
N -

Now, what (and where) could I find for the last 2 letters? I would like to keep the flowers white if at all possible.

How about asters? I am sure you could find these in silk:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/Bnd94/hiooik.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/Bnd94/huyftf.jpg

And Nosegays. I am not sure about getting these in silk though:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/Bnd94/bouquet_nosegay.jpg
Check out this site. It lists flowers in alphabetical order and gives there meanings:
http://www.earthlypursuits.com/FlwrsPer/FlwrName.htm

[CindySue]

Honeymoon is planned for the Busy B Ranch B & B in Jefferson, Texas. We have sent an email and have left a message about what we need to do to set reservations, but as of yet we haven’t heard back from them. I will wait until after the first and if I still haven’t heard back from them, I will call back.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/BusyB.jpg

I finally got to tlak to someone last night about reserving a cabin for our honeymoon. They still have a couple of cabins open for when we want them. Brian and I are sitting down tonight and deciding for sure how long we are going to take for the honeymoon and I will call her back and finalize.

[CindySue]

I talked to Brian about doing the "Sand Unity Ceremony" because I want the kids to be apart of something. He said it sounded difficult, but Ive printed off some info to show him that its not. I even know how I want to do it!
Brian and I will have turquoise and white sand, which half will go in first, the girls will have pink and will pour theirs together 2nd, my youngest will have yellow and hes 3rd, the oldest boys will have blue and will pour theirs 4th. Brian and I will finish and "seal the deal" with the rest of the turquoise and white. I think this will make a very pretty keepsake. And :bbidea: I just had an idea! I want to make small bottles up for our parents, but since his daughter lives in Virginia, I think I will make one up for her too!!!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

That sounds so pretty and has great significance in the way you will pour the sand! I hope you can get Brian on board with the whole idea as well!!

[CindySue]

Thanks!
Getting him on board shouldnt be that big of a problem as soon as I show him how simple it really is. But hes just being a guy!

[rainbowtreat]

Sounds very cool Cindy. We need to talk lol. I love your ideas.

[CindySue]

Brian said ok to the "Sand Ceremony":ura1:

I found a really cool site to order it from too.

http://sandartsupplies.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/Main.Index

I want the colors: teal, white, pink, yellow, and do you think purple would look better than blue?
https://www648.ssldomain.com/sandartsupplies/images/sandcolorssmall.JPG










I still need to figure out what kind of vase we want to put it in. I think we will pour from simple containers.

[CindySue]

Brian said ok to the "Sand Ceremony":ura1:

I found a really cool site to order it from too.

http://sandartsupplies.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/Main.Index

I want the colors: teal, white, pink, yellow, and do you think purple would look better than blue?
https://www648.ssldomain.com/sandartsupplies/images/sandcolorssmall.JPG

I still need to figure out what kind of vase we want to put it in. I think we will pour from simple containers.
I also need to get the container to make up for our parents and his daughter. On those I want to make up a tag or a label:

Our Family
Brian and Cindy Rains
Keilee, Derek, Emily
Logan & Lance
May 13, 2006

What do yall think?

[WebLady]

Originally Posted by CindySue
An idea I toyed with for my bouquet was to spell Brian's name with my flowers.
The bouquet I have already has
B - Baby's breath
R - Roses (white)
I - Ivy
A -
N -

Now, what (and where) could I find for the last 2 letters? I would like to keep the flowers white if at all possible.

How about Alstromeria flower ... it is a popular filler flower and they come in lots of different colors

http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/MDG/MDG182/122020.jpg

Now in my experience, 'Nosegay' refers to the round shape bouquet, it is not an actual flower. I don't know of may flowers that start with N ...

'Nightshade' is one

http://www.wingwatchers.com/images2/rp-nightshade.jpg

But this is a wild flower and some of the species are actually poisonous.

'Nettle' is another

http://www.arkive.org/media/26C74E51-DDE3-417D-BE50-862580B061F0/Presentation.Medium/%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09info-Red-dead-nettle-flower-detail.jpg

Again, a wild flower and may be hard to find. There is a Nettle green leafy plant that is said the mean 'Lust' *hehe*

Brian said ok to the "Sand Ceremony"

I want the colors: teal, white, pink, yellow, and do you think purple would look better than blue?

I like the purple, but the blue looks fine too.

I still need to figure out what kind of vase we want to put it in. I think we will pour from simple containers.
I also need to get the container to make up for our parents and his daughter. On those I want to make up a tag or a label:

Our Family
Brian and Cindy Rains
Keilee, Derek, Emily
Logan & Lance
May 13, 2006

What do yall think?

I love the sand ceremony idea :D Everything looks great!

[CindySue]

The reason I asked about the purple was because I didnt want the turquoise/teal and the blue looking too similiar in color. When we go pick out the sand, I want to lay all the colors out next to each other and see what they look like. Thats probably the best way to make a decision, huh?
Im probably not going to get to do the name thing with the bouquet. I really wanted to but Im not sure if i can find the flowers I need in the colors I need.

[WebLady]

The reason I asked about the purple was because I didnt want the turquoise/teal and the blue looking too similiar in color. When we go pick out the sand, I want to lay all the colors out next to each other and see what they look like. Thats probably the best way to make a decision, huh?

Oh, well yeah, it is probably better that way ;)

I'm probably not going to get to do the name thing with the bouquet. I really wanted to but Im not sure if i can find the flowers I need in the colors I need.

Well you gotta do what is easiest on you. It was a nice idea though :D You could still go with flowers that have a meaning, to express your feelings for your FH.

Here are some ideas ...

- Carnation - Fascination

- Tulip - Declaration of love

- Daisy - Love & affection

- Rose - Love

- Calla Lilly - Refined Beauty

- Lilly of the valley - Happiness

- Orchid - Love & Beauty

- Stephanotis - Happy Marriage

- Daffodil - Unrequited Love (so don't use those ;))

- Lilac - Earliest Love

- Aster - Symbol of love

- Ivy - Wedded bliss

- Pink Clove - True love

- Peony - Happy Marriage

- Honeysuckle - Bonds of love

- Myrtle - Love

- Orange Blossom - Eternal Love

:goodluck:

[CarlosHoney]

Your journal has come along so nicely, and when I read your vows, I teared up a little. Looking at yours has made me realise how much I haven't done!!

God luck!! You've inspired me so!

[CindySue]

Ok....I finally decided on my favors. I had wanted to do these candles orginanlly but couldnt get the labels to print right. I have the ribbon with our names and wedding date on it now so they turned out really well.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/DSC00001.jpg

I will make up one of the centerpieces tonight and take a pic to post. But I got little vases and Im going to put turquoise stones in the bottom then float a white flower shaped candle in it. I think i will probably tie a turquoise ribbon around the top.

[CarlosHoney]

It looks great! And your centerpieces sound pretty! Everything is coming together, Cindy... You can do it! Your wedding is right around the corner. Congrats! :bbmrgreen:

[CindySue]

Well yours is right behind mine......Congrats to you too BTW.

On the favors i also want to make up just one of the bows and hot glue it on the votive and see what it looks like with no tulle. I think that will be pretty also. (BTW - If I can do them that way, they can double as decorations on the tables, i just wont light them, and towards the end, I will let people know they can take the ones on the tables too.;) ) This was my FMiLs idea!

[CindySue]

We are still working on our invitations.....We need to finalize what we are going to do!!!! But I do have the wording I want to use:

http://www.evangelwedding.com/order/Previews/PreviewAFriend/sVV/3M06A13-24B22-1140-354N5.jpg

This was just a sample I had played around with. I just LOVE the wording!!!

[WebLady]

We are still working on our invitations.....We need to finalize what we are going to do!!!! But I do have the wording I want to use:

http://www.evangelwedding.com/order/Previews/PreviewAFriend/sVV/3M06A13-24B22-1140-354N5.jpg

This was just a sample I had played around with. I just LOVE the wording!!!

I can't add to your rep ... I just wanted to say I like it too :)

[CindySue]

Thanks....
This is a pic of the Ivy bowls Im using to float candles in as centerpieces. I got them at Garden Ridge for 69 cents a piece!!!!!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/ResizeImage.jpg

Im really starting to LOVE that store.......Brian calls it a "Woman's Home Depot!"

[WebLady]

Thanks....
This is a pic of the Ivy bowls Im using to float candles in as centerpieces. I got them at Garden Ridge for 69 cents a piece!!!!!

http://www.craftsetc.com/ResizeImage.aspx?m=200&img=%2fStorage%2fProductImages%2f640540.jpg (http://www.craftsetc.com/Storage/ProductImages/640540.jpg)

Im really starting to LOVE that store.......Brian calls it a "Woman's Home Depot!"

Yeah I love Garden Ridge too ... and Michaels :D

[CindySue]

Ok......I recently bought a simple white dress for $15 that I was going to have altered and fixed up, etc. BUT...........Im in love with this dress and its only $179. Hmmmm......I think I need to have a talk with Brian.....

http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/store/4031.asp

I love this dress as is, but if I cant get it for myself, I may try to copy the pattern for the girls to wear.

[WebLady]

I like that dress too Cindy :D I have a dress very similar to that in black ... but it has no pattern and the neckline in differnt. Well I guess it is just the bottom that is similar then ;)

The $15 deal you got was great though, but I am sure you will look beautiful in whatever dress you end up wearing!

:goodluck:

[CarlosHoney]

Wow!! That dress sorta reminds me of my dress. And, it's about what we paid for it, too!

;) You know, you'll look great no matter what. The glow that a happy woman has is like no other!

[ikkin510]

Cindy, that is a beautiful dress!

[rainbowtreat]

Cindy it all looks so beautiful. I love both the dresses and I can't wait to see the pictures of your wedding. It is all going to look so nice.

[bnd94]

That is a beautiful dress Cindy!!

Your invitations look great too. ;)

[LaceyinPgh]

I love the new dress. You could easily find a pattern similiar to that if you looked. I don't know much about sewing but it looks pretty basic. THe votives look nice too. I love the blue and opal colors together. Isn't that printed ribbon a pain in butt to work with. I thought I would have a nervous breakdown at some points before I could get done.

It won't be much longer for you know, will it?

[CindySue]

Yes Lacey......The ribbon is a major hassle, but sooo pretty. I made up a bunch of bows last night and kept pricking my finger with the wire. The only thing I dont like about it is that you have to either add a tie piece to it or glue it straight to whatever you want to put it on.
I made up a centerpiece last night and then used a piece of turquoise tissue paper to make a "sample" of what the tables are going to look like. It turned out soooo much prettier than I was expecting it too. Ive still got to take a pic and post it, but Im proud of myself!!!

[CarlosHoney]

I wanna see!!!!!!!!!! :D

[CindySue]

Ok.....yall tell me if Im being anal. (Brian says I am). I want to change the reception site. I dont want to have it at the house for several reasons.
1. If Im at my home, there is NO WAY I am going to be able to relax and enjoy myself. I will be constantly picking stuff up and making sure the house stays clean, bathrooms have TP, etc. I just know me.
2. There is so much work we need to do to have it ready. We need to do the fence in the backyard to get the dogs out of the front, we wanted to put new carpet in the living room, there is a smell in the office i cant get rid of (Brian cant smell it), etc.
3. I just decided I really didnt want to do it there. Brian wants to have our "Jack & Jill" party there, and I would have to get it ready for that, clean it up after AND then do that again for the reception? I DONT THINK SO!!!!!
I have checked into the Community Center here in town and it is only $30 more to rent it than it is to rent the tables and chairs. I also want to check into a few other things, but I just really started dreading having to mess with all the stuff at the house.

[CarlosHoney]

To me, it sounds like you would be being anal if you DID have it at the house!

I think that you should have it at the community center if that is what will make you happy. He should understand where you're coming from...I certainly do!

It sounds like it is going to be easier on you, and he won't like dealing with a stressed out bride. You're going to have enough on your plate as it is, you know. I hope he can come around.

Plus, you never know what will happen with that many people in your house. I know that things get broken, things get stolen, and if you want to go to bed, and it's at your house, you can't until everyone is gone. If it's at the community center, you can duck out and go enjoy your wedding night in a clean, peaceful home... Not worry about the huge mess that you have to clean up before going to bed.. I know that if you don't, the trash will be blown all ofer the place.

[CindySue]

To me, it sounds like you would be being anal if you DID have it at the house!

I think that you should have it at the community center if that is what will make you happy. He should understand where you're coming from...I certainly do!

It sounds like it is going to be easier on you, and he won't like dealing with a stressed out bride. You're going to have enough on your plate as it is, you know. I hope he can come around.

Plus, you never know what will happen with that many people in your house. I know that things get broken, things get stolen, and if you want to go to bed, and it's at your house, you can't until everyone is gone. If it's at the community center, you can duck out and go enjoy your wedding night in a clean, peaceful home... Not worry about the huge mess that you have to clean up before going to bed.. I know that if you don't, the trash will be blown all ofer the place.

Thanks Carrie. He is just being a butthead, but I just found out why. Somewhere in the back of his head, he thinks Im trying to back out. HELLO???? I just spend over $100 this weekend trying to get the last few things I need for the tables and some more flowers. I havent even figured up what Ive spent from before. If I was wanting to back out I would NOT be spending money on wedding stuff!!!!!! I told him that too and he said "OH....I didnt look at it that way." I understand hes nervous......I am too, but I would not have thoughts like that and not talk to him about it!

[CarlosHoney]

It's good that you talked about it. :bbmrgreen: It's understandable for him to be nervous. He's about to marry the girl of his dreams, and deep down inside, he thinks it's too good to be true.

So, did he say that it would be okay to have it at the community center?

[CindySue]

It's good that you talked about it. :bbmrgreen: It's understandable for him to be nervous. He's about to marry the girl of his dreams, and deep down inside, he thinks it's too good to be true.

So, did he say that it would be okay to have it at the community center?

We are "going to sit down and discuss it tonight".:bbconfused: Im just making sure I have done my homework and have an answer for any question he might have. And the RIGHT answer, not a smarta$$ one!

[CarlosHoney]

Yeah. We need to have one of those 'sit downs' later too.

More along the lines of, we have to talk about this stuff sometime!! I don't want to make plans without him being okay with it..

If I went ahead and did everything without asking, with my luck, he'd get mad about the one thing that I didn't expect him to care about.

[CindySue]

Yeah. We need to have one of those 'sit downs' later too.

More along the lines of, we have to talk about this stuff sometime!! I don't want to make plans without him being okay with it..

If I went ahead and did everything without asking, with my luck, he'd get mad about the one thing that I didn't expect him to care about.

That sounds like Brian. He told me to "handle it" so i did. Then he wanted to say he didnt like this or he didnt like that. Now he has had some good ideas. He chose the colors and he knew about the lake here in town. I just get so frusterated at times.

[CarlosHoney]

I just get so frusterated at times.:hug:Me too sweetie!! I feel like I'm looking in a mirror when I read your posts.

If I didn't love him so much, I'd just KO him!! :boxing:

[CindySue]

:hug:Me too sweetie!! I feel like I'm looking in a mirror when I read your posts.

If I didn't love him so much, I'd just KO him!! :boxing:

:bblol: I told Brian the other night I was gonna beat the :censored: out of him nad he told me if i did then his mom wouldnt like me anymore. I told him as soon as I explained how big of a horses butt he was being, she would understand. We told her about it when we were at her house Sunday and she said she would probably be standing there handing me the nessesary instruments to beat him with. Oh how i love that woman!!!!!

[CarlosHoney]

Oh, it's like that with Carlo's mom, too. She knows her son too well, that's why she sides with me most of the time! :bblol:

[CindySue]

Oh, it's like that with Carlo's mom, too. She knows her son too well, that's why she sides with me most of the time! :bblol:

Brian's mom sides with me on most things......well so far on everything:D . SHe knows her son and know how much of a butthead he can be!

On a different note.......we talked about the Community Center and I think we are going to go with it. I want to go look at it and will try to do that in the morning. We can pay by the hour or a set price for 8 hours. I want to see how long I think it might take to set up and if theres a place to keep everything. Brian says the one in Grand Saline has a kitchen so we are pretty sure the one in Van will too.

[CindySue]

Ok.....I went and looked at the community center this morning and DID NOT like it. It reminded me too much of a high school lunch room. It would take a lot of decorations to make this place look like a reception. So.......I need to rethink this. Im trying to save money and not get too stressed out, but I think Im either gonna have to spend money or get stressed......now I just have to decide which.

[StaceyMc]

I'm sorry that the Community Center wasn't what you hoped. I recently read an article about reception locations and they suggested calling the area chamber of commerce. They might be able to give you some ideas of inexpensive places to have a reception.

[ikkin510]

Definatly look around and that's a good idea to call the chamber of commerce. Look into anyplace that rents hall, some churchs have nice ones, firehouses, stuff like that.

[CindySue]

Im going to make a few calls.
Brian and his mom want to do it at the house. It would save us a lot of money that way, but there is SO much that needs to be done first. I would have to nag Brian to get some of it done and i dont really want to do that. Im going to sit down with him AGAIN tonight and we have to discuss this. We will make a list of everything that needs to be done before the wedding.

[ikkin510]

I understand where you are coming from not wanting to have it at the house. I would go completely insane trying to make the house perfect before hand. And then, like you, I would be contantly straightening up the entire day. That's not how you want to spend your wedding day! And if you need to work on a fence and replace the carpeting stuff like that, that will end up costing some money too. Unless you have connections when it comes to laying carpeting, that could add up, buying it then installing it. I would think you could relax more and the cost wouldn't be a huge differance having it somewhere else

[CindySue]

I talke dto Brian about it and we are going to discuss it tonight. We are going to have a list of all our options and discuss the pros and cons for each. We will make a list of what needs to be done at the house and see which comes out better.

[CarlosHoney]

Maybe what you could do, is have some good friends watch the kids at the house while you guys get a room that night. So, when you want to go, you can. And the person at the house can make sure that all is well..

Maybe you know someone who you could pay to clean up after (or would be willing to do it as your wedding present) and tidy up during the event.

That way, you might spend $200 on the room (at most) and another $100 on getting the place clean (unless they do it for free). That way, you won't spend much more than you would with a reception hall..

But, I do know that I would rather have my reception somewhere else.. That's just me. Maybe that could be a comprimise, though.

[WebLady]

Sorry your original ideas didn't work out for you. The list thing is a good idea. Carrie's idea isn't a bad one either ;) I know it will work out for you hun :hug: try not to let it all get to you :wink:

:goodluck:

[CindySue]

Ok....I think Im going to lose this one.......
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Brian wants to have the reception at the house. We made our list and he says we will have it done. He says will have help with the clean up. HE SAYS I will be able to relax and enjoy myself. AS IF!!!!! I know how I am in these situations.
I guess I get to blame this on Becky :bbmrgreen: but he says he fell in love with the pics I showed him of what I wanted to do with lights outside. He says he has gotten some ideas of his own.





http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp?pc=ZSzeb062&pp=ZNxdm414CPUS (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb062_ZNxdm414CPUS)

[WebLady]

Aww, try no to pull your hair out over it. I can see why you wouldn't want to do it at your house but maybe it will work out ok for you. Just think of the money it will save you, maybe you can get something else you were going to have to cut out ;) :goodluck: hun :hug:

[CindySue]

Aww, try no to pull your hair out over it. I can see why you wouldn't want to do it at your house but maybe it will work out ok for you. Just think of the money it will save you, maybe you can get something else you were going to have to cut out ;) :goodluck: hun :hug:

Thanks....I guess what I need to do is make sure that there IS a cleaning crew available. Maybe is there IS a plan made, I wont be quite so anal about stuff.
I can see it now.....as it is now, every night I can NOT go to bed without cleaning my kitchen and picking up the house.....its my wedding night and IM CLEANING!!!!:bbeek: Brian will LOVE that......

[WebLady]

Thanks....I guess what I need to do is make sure that there IS a cleaning crew available. Maybe is there IS a plan made, I wont be quite so anal about stuff.
I can see it now.....as it is now, every night I can NOT go to bed without cleaning my kitchen and picking up the house.....its my wedding night and IM CLEANING!!!!:bbeek: Brian will LOVE that......

Yeah, I wouldn't want to be cleaning up on my wedding night. Have you talked to Brian about this aspect of it? Maybe you can get some friends and family to be the 'cleaning crew' maybe as a gift. (I think someone else mentioned this before)

We had our ceremony at our house then we went out to eat after. We had less than 10 people there, but we did have to move furniture around and such. But people helped and it wasn't too bad.

Good Luck :hug:

[LaceyinPgh]

Cindy, my advice if it is worth anything. Give into Brian about where to have the reception but hold him to it. Even if that means he is up for a week straight getting everything done. Check with some local cleaning services in your area. See what it would cost to have them come in and do a top to bottom scrub down the day before the wedding and a quick clean up the day after the wedding. That is what my mom used to do when she had parties at the house.

[CindySue]

Cindy, my advice if it is worth anything. Give into Brian about where to have the reception but hold him to it. Even if that means he is up for a week straight getting everything done. Check with some local cleaning services in your area. See what it would cost to have them come in and do a top to bottom scrub down the day before the wedding and a quick clean up the day after the wedding. That is what my mom used to do when she had parties at the house.

Thanks Lacey thats a good idea!......
WebLady.....Im just hoping weather pemits and everyone can stay outside....i can just imagine all those people IN my house.

[WebLady]

Thanks Lacey thats a good idea!......
WebLady.....Im just hoping weather pemits and everyone can stay outside....i can just imagine all those people IN my house.

Well, I'll be praying for good weather for you then ;)

[CindySue]

Well we had orginally wanted to hold the reception in the little building (shop) right beside the house. But Brian has put all his tools in there and set it up so nice, I dont have the heart to tell him to move it for the reception. So......I guess we will hold it in our front yard.
I guess I need to discuss it with him, though. It may not bother him at all.
Good grief.....all these "discussions" we have to keep having about the wedding may make him change his mind!!!

[CarlosHoney]

I can see that. Look into the cleaning crew for sure, and assign someone for every room of the house in case you do have it inside. If you don't, good for you! Just have signs pointing the way to the Restroom.

[CindySue]

Ok....following Carrie's example, Im making my Wedding To-Do list!

Invitations:
We have finalized guest list and my sister is doing them now - DONE

Ceremony:
Place - Van City Lake - BOOKED
Decorations: Arch (still need to paint it), garland, lights, tulle - BOUGHT
Aisle: luminaries and tea lights - BOUGHT
Sand Ceremony: Sand, bottles to put sand in - BOUGHT
All I need to get is the containers to pur the sand FROM.
Officiant - BOOKED
License - Cant get it until last week of April or first week of May - HAVE TO WAIT, but we have the money sat aside for it.

Wardrobe:
OK.....this is the part where Im having problems. I have a dress but Im still trying to decide what to do with it.
I have my shoes - BOUGHT
We are still working on what the girls are going to wear.
Same for the boys.
so I have to give this a - WORKING ON IT

Flowers:
Bouquets - DONE
Bouts and corsages - NOT DONE, but we do have the flowers to do them.

Reception:
Tables and chairs - RESERVING END OF MONTH
Centerpieces: Decided and BOUGHT
Favors - Decided and HALF DONE, but I do have everyhting to finish them.
Lights for out side - BOUGHT
Table ware and glasses - NEED TO BUY

Food and drinks:
We have our alcohol list, and have been WORKING ON IT a little at a time.
I have delegated out dips and snacks to different people - HANDLED

Cake:
Friend is making the cakes and designs have been chosen - DONE
Serving set has been BOUGHT

Misc:
His daughters flight from Virginia - BOOKED
Honeymoon - decided but NOT RESERVED

I feel like Im forgetting something............

[CarlosHoney]

The Marriage Lisence? I'm just guessing. ;)

[CindySue]

The Marriage Lisence? I'm just guessing. ;)

We have to wait till we can get it, but we have the monet sat aside for it.
I did edit my list and added it.

[CarlosHoney]

Yeah, we have to wait too (argh, TX!) but, that's all I could think of. It looks like you have everything!

[CindySue]

Reading over it myself, it looks like I do. We already have our rings too. I just have this feeling I am forgetting something BIG!!!!

[CarlosHoney]

I think that's just normal paranoia. I feel like that too, but if there is anything that you're missing, you'll think of it.

I don't think that you would plan the whole reception and leave off something big.. Like, there's a full meal but not silverware and plates.. Or you forgot to buy enough candles and one talbe just doens't have any.

It's all good. It's all coming together.

[CindySue]

I think that's just normal paranoia. I feel like that too, but if there is anything that you're missing, you'll think of it.

I don't think that you would plan the whole reception and leave off something big.. Like, there's a full meal but not silverware and plates.. Or you forgot to buy enough candles and one talbe just doens't have any.

It's all good. It's all coming together.

Well with the new idea Im going with for the centerpieces, there will be enough candles. i bought ivy bowls:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/ResizeImage.jpg
I have put turquoise rocks in the bottom, filled it half way with water, put a white floating candle in it and tied a turquoise and opal ribbons around the top. There will be 4 tables and 2 of these on each table. I also made up some of the votive for favors with out the tulle, and those will be placed on the tables in between the ivy bowls. Im not going to light them, and at the end of the evening let everyone know that those are favors too.
I wish i could figure out why the camera wont connect to the computer because i want to post a pic of the "sample" table sooooo bad. It looks really pretty!!!

[CarlosHoney]

My camera won't upload if the battery is low. It won't even say low battery, and it will continue to take pictures, but it just won't load anything. Could it be that?

[CindySue]

No....if the batteries are low on ours, it wont even come on....just beeps. Usually when you plug it in, it uploads automatically, but when i tried to go in the program and manually upload them, it told me there wasnt a device hooked up to the computer.

[CarlosHoney]

Hmmm.... That's fishy. Good luck! I wanna see!!!

[bnd94]

Me too! :D

[CindySue]

Invitations:
We have finalized guest list and my sister is doing them now - DONE

Ceremony:
Place - Van City Lake - BOOKED
Decorations: Arch (still need to paint it), garland, lights, tulle - BOUGHT
Aisle: luminaries and tea lights - BOUGHT
Sand Ceremony: Sand, bottles to put sand in - BOUGHT
All I need to get is the containers to pur the sand FROM.
Officiant - BOOKED
License - Cant get it until last week of April or first week of May - HAVE TO WAIT, but we have the money sat aside for it.

Wardrobe:
I have a dress but Im still trying to decide what to do with it.
I have my shoes - BOUGHT
The girls are going to wear turquoise sundresses with little strappy sandals.
Brian is going to wear kaiki pants and a white polo shirt, the boys black pants and white polos.
so I have to give this a JUST NEED TO BUY
Flowers:
Bouquets - DONE
Bouts and corsages - NOT DONE, but we do have the flowers to do them.

Reception:
Tables and chairs - RESERVING END OF MONTH
Centerpieces: Decided and I have put together half of them
Favors - Decided and DONE
Lights for out side - BOUGHT
Table ware and glasses - NEED TO BUY

Food and drinks:
We have our alcohol list, and have been WORKING ON IT a little at a time.
I have delegated out dips and snacks to different people - HANDLED

Cake:
Friend is making the cakes and designs have been chosen - DONE
Serving set has been BOUGHT

Misc:
His daughters flight from Virginia - BOOKED
Honeymoon - decided but NOT RESERVED

Ok I have updated my list a little

[bnd94]

WOW! You don't have much left. :D

Love the idea for sundresses. Do you have a pic? I don't remember seeing them. How long are they going to be?

[CindySue]

WOW! You don't have much left. :D

Love the idea for sundresses. Do you have a pic? I don't remember seeing them. How long are they going to be?

I havent picked the exact one i want yet because I want the girls opinion but they all are just basic sundress, just below the knee in length.

[CarlosHoney]

Sounds good!!

[CindySue]

I actually like this for the girls.....without the jacket of course!

http://i.walmart.com/i/c/00/47/06/90/470690_215X215.jpg (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=467961&path=0%3A5438%3A133162%3A470690%3A475824)

But I also like this one too...

http://a581.g.akamai.net/7/581/175/2006012712/cache4.jcpenney.com/images/regular/0900631b80e2927bR.jpg

[bnd94]

They are both so pretty, it will be a hard decision! :D

[CindySue]

I think if I look around I can find the 2nd one for pretty cheap. Its a spring time "Easterish" dress. Thats one wasnt bad....$50. Id need 2 and considering they are OUR kids....we have to foot the bill!!!

[rainbowtreat]

I like them both. I can't wait to see your girls in what ever you choose. Ibet they will be sweet. I can't wiat to see your pictures.

[WebLady]

I like the 2nd one, I saw something like that at JC Penny the other day.

Yeah, you should be able to find something like this locally around Easter ;)

:goodluck:

[CarlosHoney]

Oh yeah! Both are really pretty. Good luck shopping.

My FG is getting her dress around easter time. It'll be pretty easy to find something for her to wear. I'm so happy for you Cindy!! Everything is coming together! Our weddings are getting so close! :bbmrgreen:

[LaceyinPgh]

Cindy, how old are your girls? If they are still on the younger side (elementary/middle school) than I like the second dress. It looks more fitting to their age. If they are solder though I like the first one.

[CindySue]

Cindy, how old are your girls? If they are still on the younger side (elementary/middle school) than I like the second dress. It looks more fitting to their age. If they are solder though I like the first one.

One is 15 and the other is 12. I really like the second one too.
Oh and WebLady...that 2nd dress came from JCPennys.

[CarlosHoney]

You could let them wear a different dress. I think that they (the dresses) would look good together! Happy Hunting!

[CindySue]

UPDATE!!!!!


Invitations:
We have finalized guest list and my sister is doing them now - DONE

Ceremony:
Place - Van City Lake - BOOKED
Decorations: Arch (still need to paint it), garland, lights, tulle - BOUGHT
Aisle: luminaries and tea lights - BOUGHT
Sand Ceremony: Sand, bottles to put sand in - BOUGHT
All I need to get is the containers to pur the sand FROM.
Officiant - BOOKED
License - Cant get it until last week of April or first week of May - HAVE TO WAIT, but we have the money sat aside for it.

Wardrobe:
I have a dress but Im still trying to decide what to do with it.
I have my shoes - BOUGHT
The girls are going to wear turquoise sundresses with little strappy sandals.
Brian is going to wear kaiki pants and a white polo shirt, the boys black pants and white polos.
so I have to give this a JUST NEED TO BUY
Flowers:
Bouquets - DONE
Bouts and corsages - NOT DONE, but we do have the flowers to do them.

Reception:
Tables and chairs - RESERVED
Centerpieces: Decided and I have put together half of them
Favors - Decided and DONE
Lights for out side - BOUGHT
Table ware and glasses - NEED TO BUY

Food and drinks:
We have our alcohol list, and have been WORKING ON IT a little at a time.
I have delegated out dips and snacks to different people - HANDLED

Cake:
Friend is making the cakes and designs have been chosen - DONE
Serving set has been BOUGHT

Misc:
His daughters flight from Virginia - BOOKED
Honeymoon - decided but RESERVED

[CindySue]

I got a call from the lady at the B & B we are going to for our honeymoon! :w00t: We are reserving it tonight!!!!:ura1: I just have to get Brian's credit card. Ive already talked to him and he said ok and that we will take care of it tonight!!!!

[Jenn060306]

Everything looks awsome Cindy!
Must be feeling great to have so much done!

[CindySue]

Everything looks awsome Cindy!
Must be feeling great to have so much done!

It does....I really need to work on the girls outfits though. Hmmmmm......I know what I will do, I'll ask Brian's opinion. He wont be much help, but I need the entertainment.

[rainbowtreat]

LOL I love how you like seeing him get all glazed over when you talk about the wedding. I laugh every time I see you say something about it. I am so happy for you that you get to book you honeymoon. I have no idea what we are doing or if we will have the money to do it.

[CindySue]

I know I shouldnt torment him so much, but I wanted to run off somewhere and get married. HE wanted me to plan a wedding because I didnt have one the 1st time.....THEN when I get all excited about something, he teases me about it. So this is my revenge.:D

[CindySue]

Ok.....so the girls dresses have been decided!!!!!!!
http://a581.g.akamai.net/7/581/175/2006012712/cache4.jcpenney.com/images/regular/0900631b80e2927bR.jpg
:ura1: I am so glas that is decided!!!! Now....I just have to go buy them!

The boys are going to be in black slacks and white Polo shirts. Theres wont be hard to find at all.

[StaceyMc]

I think you made a wonderful choice with the girls dresses! They're so pretty and flow-ey (is that really a word?).

[CindySue]

I think you made a wonderful choice with the girls dresses! They're so pretty and flow-ey (is that really a word?).
If it wasnt, it is now......Brian and I make up words all the time. It was funny when we realized the other did that because we each thought we were the only ones!

[CarlosHoney]

I love the dresses too!! I found these pretty glass pearls at Hobby Lobby that you might want to check out (they come in teal). I made all of the jewelry this weekend. I'll post pictures in my journal soon. I can just immagine how pretty those dresses will be!!! :bbmrgreen:

[CindySue]

This is what I have come up with for my inivtations:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/scan.jpg

this is our reception cards:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/scan0002.jpg

[WebLady]

Everything looks great, I know you must be excited to be marking things off the list ;)

The invites look great too! BRC, those are my initials :cool:

[CindySue]

Thats going to be our monogram......or something similiar. He has a rental management business that Im helping with and he said that would be a good logo......BRC Properties.

[CindySue]

Ok....there was a slight problem with the 1st invitation i came up with so I re-did it. I havent mounted it yet, but this IS what my invitations will look like.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/scan0003.jpg

[CindySue]

Ok.....I just found out that a family friend of Brians that is coming to the wedding used to do photography. He hasnt done it professionally in years and it was freelance, but HES GOING TO DO THE PICS FOR OUR WEDDING AS A WEDDING GIFT!!!!!!!!
:ura1: :ura1: :ura1: :ura1:
I gave this chore to Brian and he handled it soooo well!

[CindySue]

Ok...here is my updates TO-DO LIST!!!

Invitations:
We have finalized guest list and I have decided on the design - DONE

Ceremony:
Place - Van City Lake - BOOKED
Decorations: Arch (still need to paint it), garland, lights, tulle - BOUGHT
Aisle: luminaries and tea lights - BOUGHT
Sand Ceremony: Sand, bottles to put sand in - BOUGHT
All I need to get is the containers to pur the sand FROM.
Officiant - BOOKED
License - Cant get it until last week of April or first week of May - HAVE TO WAIT, but we have the money sat aside for it.

Wardrobe:
OK.....this is the part where Im having problems. I have a dress but Im still trying to decide what to do with it.
I have my shoes - BOUGHT
We have decided on what everyone is wearing - JUST HAVE TO BUY

Flowers:
Bouquets - DONE
Bouts and corsages - we do have the flowers to do them and my sister is coming in 1st weekend in Marchand we are working on them - HANDLED


Reception:
Tables and chairs - RESERVED
Centerpieces: Decided and BOUGHT
Favors - Decided and HALF DONE, but I do have everyhting to finish them.
Lights for out side - BOUGHT
Table ware and glasses - NEED TO BUY

Food and drinks:
We have our alcohol list, and have been WORKING ON IT a little at a time.
I have delegated out dips and snacks to different people - HANDLED

Photographer:
Family friend is going pics - HANDLED

Cake:
Friend is making the cakes and designs have been chosen - DONE
Serving set has been BOUGHT

Misc:
His daughters flight from Virginia - BOOKED
Honeymoon - RESERVED


OMG - :bbeek: there are only 4 things left to do!!!!!!!!!!

[Jenn060306]

That's so great that you're getting photography now as a gift!
4 more things to do!!! That's so exsiting! You're getting so close! It must feel great to know you don't have much more to do besides show up!

[CarlosHoney]

Yay!!!!!!!!!! Woo-hoo!!!!!!! GO CINDY!!!!

[WebLady]

That is great that you got free pictures :D

[CindySue]

That is great that you got free pictures :D
I just have to come up with an awsome gift for him doing this.

[WebLady]

I just have to come up with an awsome gift for him doing this.

Maybe a gift certificate to a nice restaurant? I guess it depends on how much you want to spend on a gift. I am sure he will appreciate whatever you do.

I gave my photographer (he was a friend of mine) a card and took him out to eat after the honeymoon. He really didn't do a whole lot though, I paid him to be there (like $50 for an hour) and I paid for the film and processing. He even used my camera and I set it all up for him. I shouldn't have done anything ;)

[CarlosHoney]

My photographer friend who is doing my pictures (for free too!!) is getting some jewelry and a free meal at Thai Chili. Sounds good to me!

I'm not sure what he's into.. Maybe a pair of cufflinks?

[CindySue]

Here are my finished invitations.......they are cut, mounted and ready to be mailed!!!!!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/scan0004.jpg

About the photographer......Brian and I are checking into a few things and when we come up with what we are going to do for him, I will let yall know!

[CarlosHoney]

Can't wait to hear!! I need some ideas too. I'm thinking that I might get my shutterbug friend a tarot deck instead of taking them out. Less costly, and she'll have something to remember it by other than a meal.

[CindySue]

This is my "Still to do List"

My sister is working on the boutineers and corsages right now.
I still have to get the kids clothes, but I can get everything I need at the same store Im getting Em's dress from.
I have the stuff I need to make the photo mat, I just have to put it together.
Im going this weekend to get the tableware. (or trying to)
We have started on the alcohol, and are going to work on it a little every week. Same with the food for the reception. Im stiil trying to finalize my menu, but I got a pretty good idea of what we are going to have.
Im getting with my friend doing the cake so I can finalize the plans for how it want it to look.
We cant get the license until after April 13th but it has to be before May 10th.Hmmmmm......everything else is covered!
:ura1:OMG......Im actually pulling this off!!!!!!

[CarlosHoney]

YAY! Cindy, you're doing so well! Great job! :bbmrgreen:

[CindySue]

Ok.....Since we are keeping this VERY simple and laid back, my FMiL suggested we check into Subways 6ft. party subs. Well I called today and they are $9.99 a foot and would only need about 6ft. to feed 30 or 40 people. We are also having different dips: a crab dip, spinach dip, a cheese ball, french onion dip and ranch dip - plus a whole variety of chips.
I will probably go ahead and have some fruit for people that will not be wanting cake.
We will have a few other little appetizers (meatballs, sausage, etc.) too, and I think this will be plenty!!

[LaceyinPgh]

Ok.....Since we are keeping this VERY simple and laid back, my FMiL suggested we check into Subways 6ft. party subs. Well I called today and they are $9.99 a foot and would only need about 6ft. to feed 30 or 40 people. We are also having different dips: a crab dip, spinach dip, a cheese ball, french onion dip and ranch dip - plus a whole variety of chips.
I will probably go ahead and have some fruit for people that will not be wanting cake.
We will have a few other little appetizers (meatballs, sausage, etc.) too, and I think this will be plenty!!

Cindy that sounds good. I love a Subway Veggie delight (hold the cheese). Check your local grocery stores. I know you can get a lot from them in the prepared food sections. All you have to do is work out a pick up time and slide everything in the oven to reheat.

[CindySue]

Cindy that sounds good. I love a Subway Veggie delight (hold the cheese). Check your local grocery stores. I know you can get a lot from them in the prepared food sections. All you have to do is work out a pick up time and slide everything in the oven to reheat.
Thanks Lacey....we were worried about how to do the food situation. With the reception being late, we didnt want to serve a full course meal, but we did want to serve a little more than just snacks. I think we worked it out VERY well.

[CindySue]

Im also thinking about having the little cards at the reception for people to give us "advice". 75% of the people that are going to be there have been married 15 + years. We think it would be neat to read what they say id the key to a happy marriage!
I had a link to a really cute one I could recreate, but I cant find it now! :bbcry:

[Jenn060306]

Hey Cindy,
When i read your last post i thought of this picture i saw in a magazien that is similar to what i think you're talking about.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c94/jenn060306/WEdding/guestbookidea.jpg

I really love this idea. I think its really sweet to get advice from friends and family like this.

[CarlosHoney]

That is GORGEOUS!! I might 'borrow' that one. So pretty!! :bbmrgreen:

[StaceyMc]

I love the wedding advice idea!

I did something similar for my sister's bridal shower - she had an autumn themed wedding. I put the other bridesmaid in charge of finding a branch and cementing it into a coffee can and decorating the bottom so it didn't look like a "branch in a coffee can". I bought leaf shaped paper and hung them from the tree and asked all of the guests to contribute their best marriage advice to the "Wish Tree". It looked so cute and it was so sweet to read those after the shower.

To think...I could have published that idea in a magazine! I made that up myself :)

[CindySue]

I actually like that idea Jenn and so did Brian so it definitely an option....
The cards I was talking about had "Advice for a happy marriage" at the top. There were just small little cards.....about the size of a reception card maybe and you put them in a box or basket.

[CarlosHoney]

Well, if you did that, Cindy, it might give you something to do! Get a hole punch (maybe a heart shaped one?) and some ribbon, and go to town. You could even glue teal paper to the back to tie that in.. Maybe make it look like the branch is from a tree with opal colored flowers?

[CindySue]

Well, if you did that, Cindy, it might give you something to do! Get a hole punch (maybe a heart shaped one?) and some ribbon, and go to town. You could even glue teal paper to the back to tie that in.. Maybe make it look like the branch is from a tree with opal colored flowers?
Oh, my wheels are turning thats for sure!!!!

[CarlosHoney]

I'm in the same boat. Until we get the income tax, and my dad brings down more wedding stuff, I'm stuck with NOTHING to do. I'm sitting here and thinking about what I'm going to do with the rest of the sparkles, and what kinds of flowers we are going to have, and I'm looking at household objects thinking "Hmmm.... could I use this in the decor somehow?" :buck:

I'm a nut. I just have to be doing something with the wedding. What am I going to do when it's over??! :bbeek:

[CindySue]

I'm in the same boat. Until we get the income tax, and my dad brings down more wedding stuff, I'm stuck with NOTHING to do. I'm sitting here and thinking about what I'm going to do with the rest of the sparkles, and what kinds of flowers we are going to have, and I'm looking at household objects thinking "Hmmm.... could I use this in the decor somehow?" :buck:
Yeah...I hate this waiting game. I have things to do, I just have to wait to do them. I didnt expect to get everything else done so quick.

I'm a nut. I just have to be doing something with the wedding. What am I going to do when it's over??! :bbeek:
Brian asks me that ALL the time.....What are go going to do when the weddings over?

[CarlosHoney]

Hey.. I know you live in a smaller community. Do you guys have a local wedding coordinator? If not, you might be able to try it out! I'm sure you can do the first few weddings for really cheap and try to get some experience.. And since you're good at doing it on a budget, hey, you can really help with making it under budget. :bbmrgreen:

Who knows.. Think about it!

[CindySue]

Hey.. I know you live in a smaller community. Do you guys have a local wedding coordinator? If not, you might be able to try it out! I'm sure you can do the first few weddings for really cheap and try to get some experience.. And since you're good at doing it on a budget, hey, you can really help with making it under budget. :bbmrgreen:

Who knows.. Think about it!

Ive thought about it, Brian just rolled his eyes when i meantioned it....although he does think I could do something with the invitations.

[CarlosHoney]

I think that it would be nice, personally. You could have it in your spare time, and make a little money.

[bnd94]

Everything is looking great Cindy! Your invitations look so good they could be professional. I love them!

I love the advice tree idea too. I wonder why I never find anything like that picture Jenn posted in my Brides magazine............

Stacey do you have a pic of the wish tree? I would love to see it.:D

[CarlosHoney]

Yep. I think so too! Boy, Cindy, I'm getting nervous FOR you!;)

[CindySue]

Yep. I think so too! Boy, Cindy, I'm getting nervous FOR you!;)
Thanks :hug: ......although I dont really think I need help being nervous. :bbconfused: Everytime I think of how close it is I get that weird "feel like throwing up" taste in my mouth. Good Grief......imagine how Hayley must feel!!!!

[CarlosHoney]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!!!!!!! I can't wait till June 3! :bbmrgreen:

[Jenn060306]

Ever since i posted that Advice tree i've been thinking more and more about it. Especailly since i have NOTHING to do right now while my teachers are on strike.... i might just have an advice tree! LOL!
Cindy everything looks so wonderful! You have some awsome ideas! I can't wait to see how everything turns out for ya!

[StaceyMc]

I'll have to look at the bridal shower pics at home to see if I have a pic of the tree. I'm sure I do - we're all camera happy at events like that.

[CindySue]

Ok....my best friend thats going to officiate our wedding came up and spent the weekend with us so we could finalize what we (actually I sould say I) want for our cermony. With the help of Audrey (Thanks sooo much).....we have everthing lined up. We even did a little "pre-marital" counseling.
We thought that we would have to have him registered in the state, but we dont. All he needs is proof that hes an ordained minister....which we have.
I dont know why.....but that one little issue resolved was like a huge weight lifted off me!

[CindySue]

Brians daughter will not be coming in for the wedding. Thats a bummer, but we will get though it.
We are still going to do the sand ceremony with just me and Brian, although, Im still trying to decide what colors of sand we will each have, but considering Ive bought enough colors for us and 5 kids, I shouldnt have to buy anymore.
This is the sand ceremony that we will be using:

Officiant:
Brian and Cynthia, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings. This covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you, Cynthia, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, Brian, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are combined, the individual vases of sand will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be a molding of two individual personalities, bonded together forming one heart, one love.

Couple pours sand in to one container

When I read this, I got goosebumps and my eyes welled up.....this is just SOOOOO perfect. Brian read it and all he could do was give me a sappy grin which I have learned means it touched him too.

[LaceyinPgh]

Cindy that is such a pretty ceremony. I am really sorry that Brian's daughter won't be coming in for the wedding. I was hoping that she would change her mind.

[CindySue]

Cindy that is such a pretty ceremony. I am really sorry that Brian's daughter won't be coming in for the wedding. I was hoping that she would change her mind.
Thanks....I got it from Audrey!!!
Yeah, we were too, but apparently she made up her mind. I had even offered to psotpone the wedding until she came down for this summer, but he (and everybody else) said no. Now we arent sure if shes even coming then, so I guess its a good think we didnt put it off!

[LaceyinPgh]

Thanks....I got it from Audrey!!!
Yeah, we were too, but apparently she made up her mind. I had even offered to psotpone the wedding until she came down for this summer, but he (and everybody else) said no. Now we arent sure if shes even coming then, so I guess its a good think we didnt put it off!
Sorry to say it but Brian did the right thing. She already has that teenage attitude the the world revolves around here. By moving something as big as your wedding to accomidate her schedule you are reinforcing that. Your best bet is to tell her that you and Brian are getting married on May 13. You would really like her to be there. It would mean a lot to her dad for her to be there. You do understand she has a softball tournament. It is totally up to her on what she decides to do. You and Brian won't be mad or upset if she deicded to go to her tournament.

Which, I am sure all of that was said. Frankly as someone who works in a high school coaches are too strict and too tough on the kids. They get them to believe that their sport is life. At least it is like that where I work. I fight with them all the time about it. Especially when it comes time for wrestling and the boy sare starving themselves to make weight.

[CindySue]

Sorry to say it but Brian did the right thing. She already has that teenage attitude the the world revolves around here. By moving something as big as your wedding to accomidate her schedule you are reinforcing that. Your best bet is to tell her that you and Brian are getting married on May 13. You would really like her to be there. It would mean a lot to her dad for her to be there. You do understand she has a softball tournament. It is totally up to her on what she decides to do. You and Brian won't be mad or upset if she deicded to go to her tournament.
Thats exactly what was said.
I just know that it bothers him, but hes always catered to her before and had started cutting back on that about a year before we met. He said if she wants to be here bad enough.....she will be.

[CarlosHoney]

Aw, Cindy, Sorry about Brian's Daughter. I know that it's all important now, but I think that she'll regret it later on. Sad, but, it's what she wants right now. Oh well....

Everything is looking good. A couple more months and you'll be Mrs. Brian!!

You could always use the other colors of sand in the centerpieces. That might look nice under the rocks. If not, maybe you could use it to line the aisle that you're going to walk down? I'm trying to think of something, you know, since you already bought it.

[CindySue]

Aw, Cindy, Sorry about Brian's Daughter. I know that it's all important now, but I think that she'll regret it later on. Sad, but, it's what she wants right now. Oh well....

Everything is looking good. A couple more months and you'll be Mrs. Brian!!

You could always use the other colors of sand in the centerpieces. That might look nice under the rocks. If not, maybe you could use it to line the aisle that you're going to walk down? I'm trying to think of something, you know, since you already bought it.
I was thinking about making up some sand bottles as decorations for the house. I dont know yet.

[StaceyMc]

I'm sorry to hear about Brian's daughter. She will regret it someday, I'm sure.

As for the sand bottles, have you contacted the company you bought them from to see if you can return the ones that you will not be using?

[CindySue]

I'm sorry to hear about Brian's daughter. She will regret it someday, I'm sure.

As for the sand bottles, have you contacted the company you bought them from to see if you can return the ones that you will not be using?
I got the sand from Michaels. I have 2 big bags of the colors me and Brian were going to use and then a little box that has six smaller bags of different colors. The sand wasnt much at all, I think it would probably take more in gas to drive to the nearlest store to return them than I would be getting back.
Its not the money that was spent.....its just the fact that this really upsets Brian and I really wanted to do this family sand ceremony.
I do have a couple of ideas that I can use it for.

[LaceyinPgh]

I got the sand from Michaels. I have 2 big bags of the colors me and Brian were going to use and then a little box that has six smaller bags of different colors. The sand wasnt much at all, I think it would probably take more in gas to drive to the nearlest store to return them than I would be getting back.
Its not the money that was spent.....its just the fact that this really upsets Brian and I really wanted to do this family sand ceremony.
I do have a couple of ideas that I can use it for.
I'm thinking psychadelic sand box for the kids.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I got the sand from Michaels. I have 2 big bags of the colors me and Brian were going to use and then a little box that has six smaller bags of different colors. The sand wasnt much at all, I think it would probably take more in gas to drive to the nearlest store to return them than I would be getting back.
Its not the money that was spent.....its just the fact that this really upsets Brian and I really wanted to do this family sand ceremony.
I do have a couple of ideas that I can use it for.

Hun,

I think you should still do it!! Have someone else pour the missing childs sand!! If you guys want to do it, don't punish yourselves because the 15 year old decided baseball was more important then you two!! Maybe you and Brian could pour it together saying that you are pouring for the 15 year old!! Its not fair to everyone else to miss out on a beautiful thing such as this because like I said before the 15 year old thinks baseball is more important!! So yeah, go for it! Do it!! Just have someone stand in for her!!

Or you can always wait until the next time she visits and have her pour hers over the top to seal the deal type of thing!!

[StaceyMc]

The more I think about it, I think you should include the children in the sand ceremony, even if Brian's daughter isn't coming. I think it's a great way to incorporate the entire family.

All of the kids wouldn't have to be attendants in the ceremony, but they'll be there. And you can put a notation in your program that his daughter could not attend, or annouce it as you and Brian add her sand.

[CindySue]

Ive really been thinking about it. I will sit down with Brian tonight and talk to him about it.
Oh and I asked my children if they WANTED to be in the wedding. I should have asked before instead of just assuming they would. Well all of mine actually WANT to be in the wedding. Only Im thinking I may have to add an attendent. My 5 year old SON asked me who was going to throw the little flowers for me to walk on. I told him that I wasnt going to have anyone do it. He said that I HAVE TO and then offered to do it.:bbeek: Hmmmmmmmm.....I think maybe I need to ask my sister what my 3 year old neice is doing that weekend...........

[StaceyMc]

I think it's wonderful that your children want to be in the wedding! I think it's absolutely sweet that your son is concerned about "the little flowers for you to walk on."

[CarlosHoney]

Yeah!! Flower girl!!!

My flower girl will be almost 3. Pretty sweet, I think.

Well, I'm glad to know that they all want to be part of it, and I think it would be nice to include them in the sand ceremony.. If she doesn't want to be there, she'll probably regret it later on down the road. Oh well, send her a picture, right?

[LaceyinPgh]

Ive really been thinking about it. I will sit down with Brian tonight and talk to him about it.
Oh and I asked my children if they WANTED to be in the wedding. I should have asked before instead of just assuming they would. Well all of mine actually WANT to be in the wedding. Only Im thinking I may have to add an attendent. My 5 year old SON asked me who was going to throw the little flowers for me to walk on. I told him that I wasnt going to have anyone do it. He said that I HAVE TO and then offered to do it.:bbeek: Hmmmmmmmm.....I think maybe I need to ask my sister what my 3 year old neice is doing that weekend...........
Awww!! That is so cute that your little man is worried that his mommy won't have flowers to walk on. I teared up reading that. I don't see why you can't have a flower guy instead of a flower girl. Instead of a frilly basket maybe get a little galzanized or copper pail for him to carry.

[CindySue]

Awww!! That is so cute that your little man is worried that his mommy won't have flowers to walk on. I teared up reading that. I don't see why you can't have a flower guy instead of a flower girl. Instead of a frilly basket maybe get a little galzanized or copper pail for him to carry.
Well I dont think he really wants to give up his ring bearer position either. He thinks thats cool too. Ive talked to my sister about her daughters both being in the wedding. The 12 year old as a bridemaid (taking Brians daughters spot) and then the little one being flower girl.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Ive really been thinking about it. I will sit down with Brian tonight and talk to him about it.
Oh and I asked my children if they WANTED to be in the wedding. I should have asked before instead of just assuming they would. Well all of mine actually WANT to be in the wedding. Only Im thinking I may have to add an attendent. My 5 year old SON asked me who was going to throw the little flowers for me to walk on. I told him that I wasnt going to have anyone do it. He said that I HAVE TO and then offered to do it.:bbeek: Hmmmmmmmm.....I think maybe I need to ask my sister what my 3 year old neice is doing that weekend...........

Such a sweet and caring little boy you have Cindy!! It made LOL but it was so cute!! The things kids say!! Its so cute!!

[rainbowtreat]

That was very cute what your son said Cindy. I love what kids come up with. There is not a day goes by that my kids don't make me laugh just by something they said. I am glad your kids are all for it. I bet it will be a great day for all of you.

[CindySue]

I told the little turd that yall said he was sweet.....he said "I know":bbconfused: Brians favorite story to tell about him is when Lance was standing in his light and Brian said "Lance, son, move out of the light" Lance moved over, put his hands on his hips and said "Im not your son, not till you marry my mommy." Brian was all like "ok...Im sorry." (he was trying hard not to laugh) Lance patted Brian on the arm and said "You just have to wait.........till after the wedding, then I will be your son" Brian got a kick out of it.....me? of course, I teared up.

[StaceyMc]

Awwww.....I got a little teary at that one too!

He knows he's sweet huh? What a cutie :)

[brewsells]

I love the little things kids say. My son is 5 and he comes up with something everyday, I swear.
I have having my daughter be the flower girl. She is 10. She's in between flower girl and bridesmaid... I know it's older than usual, but she is really excited about it.

[CindySue]

Oh Yeah, My 5 year old is a HOOT!!!!

Ok.....This is the revised Bridal Party:

Mt Attendents:
Emily - Maid of Honor
Chelsea - Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn - Flower Girl

Brian's Attendents:
Derek - Best Man
Logan - Groomsman
Lance - Ring Bearer

The flower girl and ring bearer will do their duties and then go sit with grandparents.

[Jenn060306]

Awww that's too cute!
I love hearing what my 5 year old neice comes up with. She was telling her 2 year old brother that when Uncle Mark marries me i will be their aunt. Her mom then tried to explain that she can call me her aunt now because i've known her ever since she was born.

[CindySue]

Awww that's too cute!
I love hearing what my 5 year old neice comes up with. She was telling her 2 year old brother that when Uncle Mark marries me i will be their aunt. Her mom then tried to explain that she can call me her aunt now because i've known her ever since she was born.
Brian met my neices and nephews for the first time a couple of weeks ago and my sister introduced him as Uncle Brian. You should have seen the cocky grin in his face!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Brian met my neices and nephews for the first time a couple of weeks ago and my sister introduced him as Uncle Brian. You should have seen the cocky grin in his face!

When Matt (my dh) and I became engaged my niece REFUSED to call him Uncle UNTIL we were married!! It was so funny because you'd say "take this to Uncle Matt.." and she'd just stand there and stare at you with a funny look on her face! Then you'd say "ok take it to Matt then" and she'd bound off with a smile on her face!! Now she has no problem calling him uncle!! Weird huh??

[CarlosHoney]

Cindy, he's the cutest.. Wel, him and 'George' of course. ;)

Have you found suits for them? And have you got the girl's dresses yet?

[CindySue]

Cindy, he's the cutest.. Wel, him and 'George' of course. ;)
Yeah well "George" is cuter cause he cant talk back yet! Plus hes always right where you left him!;)

Have you found suits for them? And have you got the girl's dresses yet?
Im putting the "guys" in slacks and polos, but no we havent gotten them yet. Since Ive added my nieces, I need to get with my sister on what she thinks we might can do. I want the girls in pretty dresses, but not formals.

[CindySue]

Ok......I have my map finished, envelopes addressed (except for 1 address and Brian will get that today) and stuffed. All thats left to do is seal them and check the postage. I plan on mailing them either this coming Saturday or on Monday. :ura1:

[ikkin510]

Yay! Your big days is coming up fast.

[CindySue]

Ok, we are going this weekend to find Em's dress and then i will let my sister know so she can get Chelsea's. Im going to let her pick out whatever she wants for the flower girl. We are also going to get Brians shirt (If hes made up his mind about what he wants to wear :bbrolleyes: )

I also have to pick up the tableware and tablelcoths.

I went to a baby shower this week and found my punches!
One was a Sangria punch that was awsome! and the other was made from Cherry Limeaid sherbert and ginger ale and was the best punch I have ever tasted!!!!!!

We have the menu finalized and pretty much know who is going to be doing what.

All i really need to work on is the flower girls basket. I wasnt going to have one so I didnt think about this part. This shouldnt be that difficult!

[MOB Karen]

Wow, Cindy, you are getting really close! All your plans are really nice. You will have a wonderful wedding!

[CindySue]

Wow, Cindy, you are getting really close! All your plans are really nice. You will have a wonderful wedding!
Thanks.....but I couldnt have done it without the help of the wonderful ladies in here. They have been the greatest friends!

[CindySue]

Ok...I finally got the camera working.
These are my centerpieces and there will be 2 on each table:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/HPIM0509.jpg

These will also be 3 of these on each table:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/HPIM0510.jpg

Im having turquoise tablecloths and I am going to sprinkle opal heart confetti down the middle. Similiar to this:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/HPIM0511.jpg

[MOB Karen]

Very pretty, Cindy! I love the sprinkles!!

[rainbowtreat]

Cindy I love it. Looks awsome. Glad you got your camera working. My is a pain at times too. Every thing looks so great. I bet you can't wait.

[CindySue]

I resized those damn things......why are they still soooo big?

[LaceyinPgh]

It looks great Cindy. I LOVE the colors.

[brewsells]

I really like the centerpieces too! I was thinking of doing something along those lines. Where did you get the printed ribbon? Also, where did you get the colored rocks? I have been able to find some at Wal-Mart, but they are only clear and dark blue.

[CindySue]

This is where I ordered the ribbon:
http://www.partyinnovationsonline.com

And I found those rocks at Michales. Crafts stores have just about every color you could possibly want!

[brewsells]

This is where I ordered the ribbon:
http://www.partyinnovationsonline.com

And I found those rocks at Michales. Crafts stores have just about every color you could possibly want!

Thanks! Those are actually decent prices.

[CarlosHoney]

Looking good Cindy!! Love the centerpieces. Really cute! Good luck, it's coming up so fast!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Wow Cindy! Those look great!! Awesome job Girl!!

[CindySue]

These are our rings:

This is mine:

http://a1757.g.akamai.net/v/1757/7644/12h/images.escalate.com/images/products/fm90117/000/016/000016478.jpg

And this is his:
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[MOB Karen]

Very nice!! I love yours!! That is going to look so pretty on your hand!

[CindySue]

Very nice!! I love yours!! That is going to look so pretty on your hand!
Im wearing half of it already!!!

[CindySue]

This is going to be our reception menu:

Dinner:

Chicken, tuna and/or seafood salad on croissants.
potato salad and baked beans (maybe)
crab dip, spinach dip, cheese ball, ranch dip, and assorted chips.
Fresh veggie tray.Dessert:

Fresh fruit tray - with fruit dipping sauces
wedding cake
grooms cakeDrinks:

Sangria punch
Cherry-limeaid and ginger ale punch
Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob, Miller, and Corona Beer
Misc. sodas
coffee, tea and water available on request

[Hayz]

Your ring is absolutely gorgeous.

[brewsells]

Your ring is absolutely gorgeous.

Yes, I do agree. Since we have the same ring. :D

[Kacie_bride]

I love the rings!

[Jenn060306]

Your ring is soooo pretty! Did it come as a set?

Your menu looks yummy! I loooooooove Spin Dip! And you can't go wrong with fresh fruit and cake.

[CindySue]

Your ring is soooo pretty! Did it come as a set?

Your menu looks yummy! I loooooooove Spin Dip! And you can't go wrong with fresh fruit and cake.
Thanks! Yes, my ring is a set. Im wearing the engagement part now. Will need to get it polished since its kinda scruffed.

I had an idea in my head on my menu and then went to a baby shower this past weekend with my FMiL and they more or less had that set up the way I was wanting.

[CindySue]

Ok.......I mailed my invitations this morning. I sat there for a minute thinking about it. To me theres no turning back now. I actually had no doubts about it at all. I kinda thought I would. Its not that I dont want to marry Brian. I do - with all of my heart. I just guess with everything getting so close, my past is trying to mess with me. "I couldnt make my marriage work before, what makes me think I can do it this time" has been the biggest issue. But this past weekend, I came to a realization. For 1 - Brian is NOT my ex. Brian will work just as hard on our realtionship and marriage as I will. And 2 - I AM NOT THE SAME PERSON I WAS THEN!!! However messed up that breakup and divorce was - I learned something and grew from it. And it made me a better person.
I know in my heart everything happens for a reason and that God sent Brian to me at the perfect time. We didnt NEED anybody, but we did need each other.

[MOB Karen]

Well said.

[rainbowtreat]

I am happy for you Cindy. I bet your so excited. Its creapy up on us all itsnt it. I mean I can't beleive it is already April.

[CindySue]

I am happy for you Cindy. I bet your so excited. Its creapy up on us all itsnt it. I mean I can't beleive it is already April.
Oh I know! Its like OMG :bbeek: Im getting married NEXT month!!!!!

[RebeccaW]

I feel the same way cant belive its 1 month and like 2 days for me. i can feel the nerves kicking in already lol

[CindySue]

I feel the same way cant belive its 1 month and like 2 days for me. i can feel the nerves kicking in already lol
I know.....me, Kelli and Sarah are getting married te weekend after you! Im going back and forth between being calm and soo ready to OMG OMG OMG! Of course Brian thinks its funny until I tell him how many "days" (40) we have. It sounds a lot shorter than 1 month and 1 week!!

[brewsells]

I am getting so excited for all of you. Your dates are all coming up real quick.

I'm glad that you were able to realize why things will work this time, Cindy. Sometimes it's hard to remember when you have previously been married. I just blame it on my ex. :D

[CindySue]

I'm glad that you were able to realize why things will work this time, Cindy. Sometimes it's hard to remember when you have previously been married. I just blame it on my ex. :D
Thanks Holly. And I used to blame things on my ex too, until I realized that a lot of the BS he pulled was because I LET HIM. Im more out spoken now. If Brian does or says something I dont like, I say something. And he does the same. We used to keep our mouths shut and things just festered while our ex just kept on doing what it was they were doing.

[brewsells]

Thanks Holly. And I used to blame things on my ex too, until I realized that a lot of the BS he pulled was because I LET HIM. Im more out spoken now. If Brian does or says something I dont like, I say something. And he does the same. We used to keep our mouths shut and things just festered while our ex just kept on doing what it was they were doing.

I agree with you on that too, now that you mention it. I am more apt to say something now. I let my ex walk all over me. I really feel that I am more comfortable with my FH then my ex. Sounds like you may feel the same way. It makes me so happy to hear that others are able to move on from their ex's and not let it ruin future GREAT things.

[CindySue]

I agree with you on that too, now that you mention it. I am more apt to say something now. I let my ex walk all over me. I really feel that I am more comfortable with my FH then my ex. Sounds like you may feel the same way. It makes me so happy to hear that others are able to move on from their ex's and not let it ruin future GREAT things.
Im not going to say it hasnt been hard, because I have been very cynical and untrusting after my ex. Brian was too, but we helped each other through that.

[rainbowtreat]

I thin I am just gonna jump on this boat with you girls. I am the same way with my ex and my FH.

[CindySue]

I get to have a bachelorette party!!!
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_33.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)Im having my shower on Saturday and then either the next weekend or the last weekend in April Im going out with my FSiL and her best friend. She said we are going to have a "wild and crazy" girls night out! I cant wait!!!!!!








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[Jenn060306]

That's super exsiting!

I'm sorta planning my own bachelorette party. Not really.... but sorta. I wanted to go out before the wedding with my bridesmaids since 2 out of 4 are from out of town. Kim and Elizabeth live close (they're Mark's sisters) Laura lives in Ottawa and has met Kim and Elizabeth when we went dress shopping. But Ashley lives in British Columbia so she's never met any of the other girls and is a little nervous about not fitting in. So i thought it would be really nice for us all to get together get our nails done in the afternoon and go out at night for dinner and whatever eles we can get into.

[LaceyinPgh]

I just found out that I am getting one too. My best friend just called and asked what Saturday nights that I had free!

[brewsells]

I get to have a bacholarette party!!!
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_33.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)Im having my shower on Saturday and then either the next weekend or the last weekend in April Im going out with my FSiL and her best friend. She said we are going to have a "wild and crazy" girls night out! I cant wait!!!!!!








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Sounds like you will have a load of fun, Cindy!!! Make sure not to leave out any details!

[MOB Karen]

I get to have a bachelorette party!!!
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_33.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)Im having my shower on Saturday and then either the next weekend or the last weekend in April Im going out with my FSiL and her best friend. She said we are going to have a "wild and crazy" girls night out! I cant wait!!!!!!








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Good for you, Cindy!! You go, girl!!

[CindySue]

Here is a pic of my wedding night "nightie"! We didnt take pics of the "undies" that go under, but they are pink satin and white lace!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/shower.jpg

[brewsells]

Here is a pic of my wedding night "nightie"! We didnt take pics of the "undies" that go under, but they are pink satin and white lace!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/Cindysue3132/shower.jpg

Very cute. I love sexy little things like that.

[CindySue]

Very cute. I love sexy little things like that.
I tired it on, because I have a hard time finding things like that, that will fit right. It made out of stretchy lace, and fits great! It even "lifts" things up some. I got it from my mom, and I wanting to find out where she got it so I can see if theres other colors available.

[brewsells]

I tired it on, because I have a hard time finding things like that, that will fit right. It made out of stretchy lace, and fits great! It even "lifts" things up some. I got it from my mom, and I wanting to find out where she got it so I can see if theres other colors available.

Can never complain about a little extra lifting... :D