Here's to one AMAZING photographer! Ashley Colhouer with www.1313blog.com
I saw this dress on the internet and INSTANTLY fell in Love and knew it had to be mine!
I saw this dress nearly 2 years ago and have always wanted to see my BM in this dress!!
My Girls will be wearing the pink blush color.
http://www.twobirdsbridesmaid.com/

Since Im not much of a DIYer Im probably going to buy most of my items that I need for the wedding. Here are some things I bought this weekend.
My Garter bought from Etsy Seller Garter Lady
Card Box from Etsy Seller SheaChicDesigns...my box is being custom made to match my color scheme.
"I DO" applique for my shoes - bought from http://www.mindyweiss.com/

I bought this Flower Girl book for our FG. Im going to put this in her goody bag.

Im so excited about my color palette! Oh the possiblities....
bought these bad boys last night from www.Zappos.com and got them today!! There So cute and will be perfect for the wedding! The color IRL is more fuchsia not like the color shown in a hotter pink.

So I had to buy a 2nd pair - Im going to have to decide!

Ok Im obessed - I have a problem!! I just bought these today!!

So strange - it feels like yesterday that I got engaged! This is going so fast!!! I still have so much to do - and oh so little time.
*Edit* Today is October 25th 2009 -----> 153 DAYS!!!! Eeeeekkkkk.....
*Edit* Today is December 8th 2009 -------> Im getting scared!
*EDIT* Today is December 31 2009-----------> Only 86 Days. WOW
*Edit* Today is Jan. 24th 2010 and I only have 62 days left. Time is Flying pass me.
Purchased from Minted.com - Im so happy with how they turned out!
This is what I sent my MOH - she loved it!

A Packard!! My parents friend own this and is letting us use it!!
Im So excited - I finally booked a videographer for my wedding!
Well Spun Weddings!!
Ceremony ----> Cultass Cove Beach Club
Reception ----> Naples Bay Resort
Dress ----> Alvina Valenta
BM Dresses ----> Two Birds Bridesmaids
Jewlery ----> Haute Bride
Videographer ----> Well Spun Weddings
Photographer ----> Ashley Colhouer
Boudoir Photography ----> Room 3307
Cake ----> Kakes by Karen
Garter ----> Garter Lady
Card Box ----> Shea Chic Designs
Ivitiations ----> Ink Fancy
Flowers/Decor ----> Lyfe of the Party
Lighting/Drapery and Dance Floor ----> Frost Lighting

My Cake inspiration comes from Cake Girls (top photos) and also ProjectWedding member Sparkle060509 (bottom photo)
My cake will have a fake styrofoam top tier...2nd tier will be Red Velvet with Cream Cheese buttercream...and the 3rd tier will be Vanilla with a Fresh Sliced Strawberry filling.
Breakfast at Tiffanys Themed Bridal Shower hosted by my MOH and Mother.
My Outfit for my Shower!!! I love it! Except mine is White with Black Trim

Pictures from My Shower:
My 2nd Shower is March 6th In Toledo, Ohio....this was for all of my FI family. Hosted by my FMIL
My OutFit for this Shower...adding a black cardigan and black heels and maybe tights.


My girls and I are heading sail on Carnival Crusie lines to the Bahamas in Febuary 2010.....I cant wait!!
OOT Gift Bags
Bathroom Vases
Candy Bar
Purchase Ties for GM
Flower Girl Dress and Accessories
GM Shoes
Veil....hair piece
Meeting with Officiant
Wedding Programs
Brunch Details
Bridesmaids Jewlery
Frame with Candle for Memorial of GrandParents
Guestbook
Monogram cake topper
Blinged Topper
Makeup Appt.
Hair Appt.
Nail Appointment
FI to finish stands for Candy Buffet
Collect all of the RSVP's
Send out thank you's for 2nd BS
Finalize Floral, Food, Linens, Furniture
Wedding Rings Check!! My Bands came as a Set with my ERing but we just recently picked out my FI ring while we were on a Cruise. It was GREAT deal of only $115 for this part Silver part Titanium Ring.
Picture of my 2 bands Picture of my Ring with the 2 bands
Tere with InkFancy designed my wedding invites. Thanks to Sparkle060509 for recommending her!!
Break Down:
130 two color invitations & envelopes w/ return address $525.00
130 two color response cards & envelopes w/ destination address $375.00
130 two color website/information cards $300.00
130 belly band wrapping $ 130.00
Total: $1330 which is VERY reasonable for LetterPress
Purchased from Craft Eddy. You can contact him at craftyeddy@gmail.com...he is pretty reasonable - we paid $15 for the topper.
BEFORE THE BLING!
After the BLING!!!! Courtesy of Katrina at www.kpittdesigns.com
Haute Bride Earrings from jjpeng!! Thanks girl!
Along with Haute Bride Bracelet

Im also wearing this in my hair!
I bought this hoodie from Oldnavy.com - and purchased the transfer from Kim at Bling! Bling! http://blingblingtees.shutterfly.com/
Total cost for my Custom Hoodie $38
Card Box! $35 Sold
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Shoes - Size 9 Bought for $96 - selling for $50















