YoungBride21's biography
Trisha is entering her last year of college at Marymount University in Arlington, VA, where she is studying to be a nurse. When she's not rushing between classes, clinicals, and the library, she is a part-time nanny for a wonderful family. Upon graduation, she wants to continue her work with children and become a pediatric nurse of some kind.
This was my great grandmothers ring! It fit me perfectly, with never being resized before, so it was meant to be kind of thing! He asked my parents in DEC of 06! Crazy that everyone knew for 7 months, except for me.
ps. that was my one condition, was that i wanted to be completely surprised! I was!
We had our Epics taken with our amazing photog. Jason Q Tran- He is the best out there! We loooveee our pics!
Ceremony and Reception at Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes.
This is the view from our venue! I feel like I don't need to decorate bc our back drop is this beautiful! We are hoping for 150 guests! A lot of out of town people, so we will see!
Ceremony site!
Here is our wedding at PVIC
These are by heathercollins from etsy.com... I can't afford hers...but I am hoping to get something similar!! I would like the paper black with a more pearl white... I love love the red accents!
This is by Bonny Fall 2008 collection. I haven't been able to find it anywhere to try on! All the shops say that their fall collections will be in soon! I love how it looks, and falls, and the simplicity of the beading on it! I never wanted a big dress for proms, or formals, but for my wedding i want to feel like a princess! This dress says "princess!" lol
I want pearls of course- so I just made this inspiration board!
I loved the Dana Saylor Jewelry- but not the price! So my friend made me replicas! I bought the brooch of ebay for like $20 and the faux pearls and stuff at a bead store. Total: $35!
Inspiration:
I knew I wanted red bridesmaid dresses: I found these by watters and watters.
Style 2982: "Grenadine and black"
Their shoes are like mine but black!
I got them a black pashmina as part of their bms gifts!
The picked their own hair, make up, and jewelery! :)
Mens Warehouse for $109! Includes everything!! FI will wear A white tie...the GM will wear a red tie!
The ring bearer will being wearing a black tux with a red bow-tie! I bought him red converse as one of his rb gifts! Also, I bought him a shirt from cafepress that said Chicks dig the ring bearer!
The flower girl will be wearing this prima- ballerina tutu from chasing fireflies- and a black leotard from target! Also with red sprakley converse!
hers and his
In France, during the reception the couple often uses a toasting cup called a “Coupe de Marriage.” (In fact, the origin of giving a toast began in France when a small piece of toast was dropped into the couple’s wine to ensure a healthy life. Hence the reference to lifting your glass in a “toast.”) Instead of lighting a unity candle, you might consider sipping from a Coupe de Marriage once the ceremony is complete, thereby signifying your new status as a couple
We like this tradition! We didnt want sand, or a unity candle... we really like this!
For the outside of our venue we want globe lights strung and lots of paper latnterns attached! Here is my inspiration!
I keep changing my mind!! AHH!! Well I think we might go with something like this! Not sure yet!! AHH!
My bouquet:
Bridesmaid bouquets:
A month before me wedding Kristeen showed my a bouquet by treasured petals:
Then after searching the (http://thetreasuredpetal.wordpress.com/ ) treasured petals blog I found this centerpiece! It was love at first sight! I loved them- but was upset bc we only had a $500 flower budget- but thanks to PW- I found Mhudnall and she is crafty and agreed to do my flowers! They were amazing!
So here is my inspiration!
Our cake is from Rossmoor Pastries... The top layer and bottom layer will be marble cake with french vanilla bavarian creme filling... the other two layers will be white and chocolate cake with dulce de leache bavarian creme!
The ribbon will be red, and the decorations will be black. There will be an M monogram on top!
Vendors List:
Venue: Ceremony and Reception
Point Vicente Interpretive Center- Rancho Palos Verdes
Caterer: http://www.jayscatering.com/
Photographer: jasonqtran.com
DJ: www.1royaldj.com
Dress: Bonny.com
b-Pics: Beth pussycatpinups.com
Flowers: DYI- http://www.freshroses.com/ or the LA flower mart...
Officiant: FI's Grandfather
Well at least part of it... My MOH..BFF since 7th grade.... (not the dude in the back!)
my other bff since 7th grade... i had to make her my BM...
BM # 2 my "partner" east coast bff... known 3 years!
still thinking about my # 3 BM..
Best Man... MY Fi college bf and frat bro
FI needs to make up his mind about the others...
My ring barer! I have taken care of this lil guy for 3 years! He will almost be 4 for our wedding! I love him so much! This was last summer!
Only one of my nieces will be my flower girl! I have 6 all together... eh it was hard but she will be almost 4 also... and she is number 4 of 5 just like me.. sooo.. this was also last summer! I love her too!
- 12 or More Months Before
- Determine potential dates and times for your wedding.
- Decide on the size, formality and setting of your wedding.
- Create a wedding and engagement budget.
- Reserve the locations for your wedding and reception.
- Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy.
- Choose your wedding party and confirm the participants.
- Draw up an initial guest list.
- Organize your engagement party.
- 9–12 Months Before
- Order your wedding dress and attendants’ attire.
- Book your photographer and videographer.
- Reserve a caterer.
- Book your live entertainment or DJ.
- Reserve your florist.
- Register your gift choices at your favourite stores.
- Research accommodation for out-of-town guests.
- Plan your honeymoon.
- 3–6 Months Before
- Make an appointment with your hairdresser.
- Choose your wedding rings.
- Order your wedding cake.
- Order your invitations and any other stationery.
- Reserve the men’s wedding attire.
- 2 Months Before
- Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
- Finalize your order with the florist.
- Finalize the reception menus.
- Finalize guest list
- Mail the invitations.
- Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant.
- Have the programs printed.
- Purchase gifts for parents and attendants.
- Make appointments for nails and make-up.
- Schedule final dress fitting.
- Choose outfits for mother of the bride and mother of the groom.
- 1 Month Before
- Apply for a marriage licence.
- Plan the rehearsal dinner.
- Meet with photographer
- 2 Weeks Before
- Draft the speeches.
- Finalize reception details.
- Call any guests who have not replied.
- Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation.
- Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists to DJ.
- 1 Week Before
- Finalize seating plan.
- Determine the order for the procession.
- Have your rehearsal.
- Confirm accommodation reservations.
- Pick up the attire for the groomsmen.
- Confirm the final numbers with the caterer.
- Confirm details with the limousine company.
- Deliver your marriage licence to the officiant.
- Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
- Write any checks required for the wedding day.
- On the Day
- Give the wedding bands to the best man.
- Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.
- Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
- Relax and enjoy your special day!
After the Wedding
- Make a gift list and send out your thank-you notes.
- Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants.
- Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown.
