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WE met in 2003 at work and we were basically "work friends" because we were both involved with other people. I have always thought Ron was a very nice guy with a great sense of humor. Last year he got my number from a friend and gave me a call. We talked on the phone for a few weeks and then I invited him to a friends birthday dinner. From then on we were inseparable.

PROPOSAL: August 22,2008, was a huge shock to me! When I saw the box I thought it was earrings or something and when I saw the ring and he got down on one knee I almost fell off the stool. I was on the phone with my friend at the time and all I could hear her saying was "What? He has a box?? What box??" I told her I would call her right back and she immediately called like 10 people. Seriously though she is really happy and she was the one who had the birthday dinner I invited him to. Everytime we go out with other friends and they want me to tell them about the proposal I give my version of the event and then she gives her version.

WEDDING: I could not for the life of me come up with a date and you know when you announce that you are engaged everyone wants to know when the big day will be. FI actually came up with the date. 8/22/2009 it falls on a Saturday so there you go!

Day Of::

I have always dreamed about getting married on the beach. I am not to crazy about the beaches here on the east coast but I just love Florida Beaches!! Florida was pretty expensive so a friend told me about South Carolina. Pretty much a hidden treasure!!  Venue to follow...

Photos Courtesy of notjustsouthcarolina.com

Everyone attending our wedding will be from out of town so I will be making OOT bags to put in their hotel rooms.                                   

Welcome letter

Maps

SC snack

Water

Time line

Postcards

Lottery scratch-off                                                                                          

Our Wedding Ceremony & Reception will be held at Windows on the Waterway::

 Our Ceremony will be on the lawn, cocktail hour will be on the porch where dinner is set up in the photo and the reception will be inside.

For Our Ceremony we will have an arbor with flowers, hanging votives, and crystals.

Purchased 5 of these from CB2 in clear :) ~ highly recommended

The aisle markers will be non- floral but I really loved these :-)

More Ideas::

  <------Pretty!!

To Honor Tradition & Our Ancestors ::

We will be jumping the broom at the end of the ceremony.

  <----------To Shade Guests

I found some goodies in Anthropology Today!!!

Potential Bridesmaid Gifts??!!

Planner Redo- My Mother got me this planner from Tarjay. I love it but, I had to tweek it a little.

I am in Love with this look and the hundreds of                     From the same wedding this cake is Amazing!!

Butterflies seeming to fly above everything!!

THE CAKE - Yummy!!!

 This Fabulous cake in Tiffany Blue                Closeup of cake jewelry 

MIDNIGHT SNACK TABLE:

I want to have a "Midnight Snack" table for guests to load up on for later.

      Actual Midnight Snack favor boxes                       They are from etsy shop " BUG and BOO "

Ideas for me:::

I am Loving how Beautiful & Chic this Bride looks!!!

 Pretty much the most Beautiful shoes ever!!

I have my dress but I am a little reluctant to post right now. I got her at the Running of the Brides / Filene's Basement!!!

She is by Demetrios and just GORGEOUS!!!! I still have to get her cleaned and find a veil that I love  

I have my birdcage veil & fascinator!! They are from Etsy shop Marla Designs and she does fabulous work.

Since it will be August in the South I will wear my hair in a chignon :

For Makeup I would like a smokey eye with lashes and a nude lip:

Actual Getting Ready Photos:

Here's My List For The girls 

Shoes

Jewelry

bag for everything

luggage tags

pashminas

newsletter

thank you cards                                             

                                                                Thank You cards

                      MOH Sash                                         Lela Rose Audrey Shoes

BM/MOH MAKEUP IDEAS:

Smoky Tiffany Blue eyes, nude lips

The Little One's :::

                         What's Inside                                             Their totes I made for $4 each

List for Little One's

dresses

shoes

headpieces

jewelry

baskets

bag to put everything

book

thank you cards

Actual Bridesmaids & Flower girls :)

I agreed with FI that the groomsmen did not have to wear tuxedos because he said he does not like them.

He found a very handsome suit for the BM/GM :

For their ties I bought these labels on etsy :

                  Etsy shop ljoembroidery                            Here is a closeup of their Machado cufflinks

The Day Of:

Bridesmaid/MOH Newsletter

 I made it with Microsoft Publisher using a newsletter template and then went to Kinko's to have it printed up. The salesperson was nice enough to give me 4 extra copies so I will send these to the MOB/FMIL. I would recommend you have them printed up cheaper if you have a larger wedding party. Total $15

STDS

The STD magnets were done by Sparz84. I let FI pick out the design ;) $90 for 60 + $18 postage

Invitations

Calligraphy

I ordered a few signs from Pen & Ink calligraphy. They came out so beautiful that I thought of a few more that I need. Lisa's packaging is so cute!!!

Menus

Sites & Blogs ::::

Project Wedding                            a 10,000 Wedding                   The Brides Cafe

Style Me Pretty                             Navy & Lavender                    Oh Joy!

Wedding Chicks                             Martha Stewart Weddings         Utah Bride

Isn't She Lovely                            Once Wed                               Rock & Roll Bride

Southern Weddings                        The NotWedding

Snippet & Ink                               weddings Simple & Modern

OK so I didn't think I would be doing any projects but you girls are very inspiring!!

VERY FIRST DIY:: Seashell Wreaths

Supplies:

2 MPT Wood Wreaths          $2 ea.                                  

4 Small Bags of Sea Shells    $ 1 ea.

1 Bottle White Paint            $ .50 ea.

1 Bottle Brown Paint           $ .89 ea.

2 9.5 " MPT Wood Letters    $ .99 ea.

2 Wreath Hangers              $ 2.49 ea.                     all supplies from Michael's total cost $ 17.17 w/tax

I'm On A Roll Now :: Bouquet Holders

Supplies :

5 Blue Ball Perfect Mason Jars (Quart size)      $7.00 for two

5 Antique Starfish Brooches                          $7.00- $17.00 ea.

3 yards of Nautical Grosgrain Ribbon              $1.25 ea.

1 tube of Goop Adhesive                              $2.50

All supplies from various Ebay sellers. Total estimated cost : $80 this can be much less if you can get a deal on the brooches.

Measure the ribbon out to go around the jar. Loop into a bow if desired. Apply goop to jar in a thin layer where you would like the ribbon to go. Smooth down ribbon onto the glue. Overlap slightly in the back. Cut off excess ribbon. Voila!!

 Aisle Markers::

I actually bought starfish on ebay for this project but they were so stinky!! I put them outside and they still stink. Anywho I was in Ross and ran across an entire pack of 8 starfish for $4 !!! So the price was so unbelievable !!

Supplies:

1 pack of eight medium starfish   3.99

1 roll Tiffany organza ribbon        3.98

6 medium crystals                      .79   ea. (need two more)

1 roll thin Tiffany satin ribbon      3.98

1 roll Chocolate raffia                 2.49

                                 Total :   20.13 w/tax

Hot Glue it altogether.  I can still use the ribbon for other projects, theres alot of it.

DIY JUMPING BROOM ::

Supplies:

Broom - Dollar Tree    $1.00

Spray Gladiola - Michael's  $3.89

Silver Ribbon - Michael's  $ 1.99

Brown Ribbon - Michael's $ 0.00

Crystals - Michael's $ 0.00

Total : $ 7.22 including tax..................................these retail for like $ 45 !!!

Manzanita Tree::

Supplies :

Two branches  ( save on crafts)      $6.99 ea

glass container  (Ross)                    $5.99

plaster of Paris (Michael's)               $

Cristalier crystal strands & solitaire     $ 19.00

Preserved Orchids (save on crafts)   $

You have to work fast with the plaster of Paris!! We ( my Mom & I ) filled the container about half way with the plaster mixture then stuck the branches in , then poured in more plaster. This is pretty messy so it's good to have plenty of wet paper towels and newspaper on hand. I then placed the crystals they have rings so I didn't glue them. I hot glued the flowers.

Actual Day of:

We took Our E-pics at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton Maryland with Carmen Wang Studios.

Dress ~ Davids Bridal

Shoes ~ DSW

Handbag~ Elquinique

Necklace & Earrings ~ Whimz Accesories

Bracelet~ Bellezza Jewelry

Veil ~ Ebay

Bridal Hanger ~ Kim Grant Ink

Hair & Makeup ~ Becoming Salon

Venue ~ Celebration Events

Officiant~ Tawnya Minca

Cake ~ Signes Bakery

Cake Jewelry ~ Whimz Accesories

Photographer ~ Classic Photos by Toya

Florist ~ My Mother :)

Wedding Decor ~ Michael's, TJ Maxx, Ross, Joann Fabrics,  EBay, and Etsy

Invites, Menus, and Programs ~ Sanskripts

Calligraphy ~ Pen & Ink Calligraphy

Flower girl baskets & ring bearer pillow ~  My Mother again :)