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My younger brother is getting married August 1, 2009 and I'm having a great time helping them with their plans.
My brother, Michael, proposed to Sara at Snow White's Wishing Well at Disneyland. DH and I were lucky enough to be there snapping photos. We'll probably use a couple of the photos in their STD.
That's me holding the ring box while we talk about "making a wish..."
Yay!
They have booked the Purple Orchid Inn in Livermore for the whole weekend, including their 10 guest rooms. It's a beautiful bed & breakfast in the Livermore Wine Valley. It has its own oilve orchard with beautiful Tuscany-like views. I kinda wish I'd known about this place for my wedding...
The bride's favorite color is purple and she is leaning towards this Jim Hjelm gown for her 7 bridesmaids. I will be one of them along with my sister. Her younger sister with be MOH.
It comes in a dark purple that's surprisingly nice. It's not a loud royal purple, it's quite lovely. I wonder if I'll be able to use it as a normal cocktail dress after the wedding if I shorten it to knee length?
As the designer in the family, I'm working on designs for their STDs and invitations. Here are some works in progres
I'm looking forward to finishing the design with them and then moving on to invitations. :-D
that dress is stunning! the std's look great too!