jbl04d's biography
I own a GREAT PW group called Wifeys in the kitchen! It's a great place to get/share recipes, help plan menus for events you're hosting, and cheer each other on as we all learn more about cooking. Whether you're an advanced cook or just beginning (like me!) we'd LOVE to have you!
http://www.projectwedding.com/groups/boards/wifeys-in-the-kitchen
***Disclaimer-unfortuneately I don't have my photos on a disc, but I scanned my prints to show all of my fellow PW'ers. Some are slightly darker/more blurry than the actual prints, but you get the idea ; )***
We went on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas and then Walt Disney World = )
The dolphin excursion and formal night were definately the highlights of the cruise-SO fun
Then after the cruise we had slight car problems, but DH fixed it and I named him hero of the day.
After the car was fixed, we were off to Disney
I had never been to Disney before, so my patient hubby stood in line for an hour so I could meet Mickey and Minnie = )
Ok, thanks everyone for welcoming me to PW! My fiance, Rafael, and I are going to get married on June 20,2009! We got engaged on December 6, 2008 so our engagement is just over 6 months. We both wanted a summer wedding and a short engagement. In the words of my fav country music artist "If you know who you want to spend the rest of your life with, you want to start the rest of your life as soon as you can".
We met about two years ago while we were out salsa dancing, and he has become my best friend and closest partner in life. We are sooo excited about getting married! Whoo hoo!
My engagement ring! all I told him was that I liked princess cut, and he picked it out himself. I think it's beautiful : )
His wedding band-four small diamonds in the middle with brushed texture to the sides of the diamond, then polished finish all the way around.
My set Just the band-you can see the detail better here
Pomanders
This is my inspiration pic for the pews....
This is a pic of my first pomander ball, just waiting on the ribbon. My first DIY!
Unfortunately, the aisle was SUPER narrow, and I couldn't use these for the pews. I wouldn't have made it down the aisle with my Dad or new hubby without knocking into everyone. Comical maybe, but not the look I was going for ; ) Fortunately, my Mom did make good use of them. She hung them on a sign outside the church that said "Jessica & Rafael say I do today"
Ceremony Music Selections
Seating the parents- Parent's Prayer. Preformed by a family friend, originally by Steven Curtis Chapman
Wedding Party Processional-"Tale as Old as Time"-from Beauty and the Beast (instrumental version)
Bridal Processional-"Bridal Chorus"-guitar solo
Recessional- "I feel good"-James Brown : )
Vows
Rafael/Jessica, I choose you to be my husband/wife for life;
to be my lover, friend, and closest companion.
I promise to share your joys and comfort you in your sorrows,
...to stand by your side when we are in abundance and when we are in need,
...to respect you and encourage you,
...to do my best to make you happy,
...and help you achieve the desires of your heart.
I vow to love you with my whole heart, for the rest of our days.
Unity Ceremony
Today, Jessica and Rafael have chosen to tie three strands of ribbon together into a single cord.
The white strands represents God.
The blue strand represents the groom.
And the pink strand represents the bride.
In tying these three strands together, the couple have demonstrated that their marriage is more than a joining of two lives together. It is a unity with God as well.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Songs
First dance- Brian Littrell "Grace of my Life"
Father/daughter dance-Mark Harris "find your wings"
There will definately be a lot of salsa dancing, it is how FI and I met ; )
Location
Cake
Inspiration & nbsp; Our cake
Toasting Flutes
Centerpieces
We will also use pink and white rose petals on the table around these candle holders, and our favors-candy in pink bags-will be at each setting for a pop of color against the navy tablecloths
Pics of our cps,reserved signs, and favors the day of
Linens
We're going to have navy blue tablecloths and white chair covers with navy blue sashes.
Day of look:
For our sweetheart table, we'll have a white tablecloth with a silve table runner. We will decorate it with a couple of the bms bouquets and candles
I really like how it turned out-simple but elegant
Grand Exit
We'll use streamers for our exit instead of birdseed or bubbles
I used all white streamers
Our Getaway Ride
My Dad ownes this wagon and the horses and he is going to drive us away
This was one of the funnest parts of the day!
The DRESS
Shoes!
These are dyeables from Payless
Earrings
(they look a tad yellow in this pic-but they are white)
Clutch
Bracelet
Hair
I decided to wear my hair all down, this was a practice run I did at home
I purchased the veil from CuteBrides on ebay and loved it-elbow length (it actually went almost to my fingertips) with beaded edge for $23
I gave my girls the decision on the dresses -each got to pick out a dress from David's in the color "marine" with a sash color "rose petal". The only restrictions other than color was that it has to be floor length doesn't have a lot of detail around the waist area that makes the sash look awkward, lol. My girls made some great choices-I love every dress!
My super awesome MOH! aka twin sister : )
Her hairpiece
I don't have pictures of the other girls in their dresses yet, (and Davids Bridal website won't let me copy and paste the pics-boo) but here are their choices
Natalie (best friend since 6th grade!)
http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=-49998974¤tIdx=15&subCategory=-49998976%7c-49998975%7c-49998974&catentryId=10 00087
Amber (best friend in highschool)
Kasi (younger sis)
The girls will be carrying pink hydrangea bouquets. My florist is spraying the hydrangea so that the pink shade will match their sashes : )
And here's how it came out-I loved how each girl got to choose their personal style in the dresses
Attire
They have matching headbands
FG basket
I made this out of a regular flower girl basket,ribbon, and silk daisies from Hobby Lobby. I got a lot of compliments on it and it was a VERY easy DIY. I just cut off the stems on the daisies, hot glued them onto the basket, then glued a long piece of ribbon on each side of the handle and tied them into bows
Dresses
I purchased these dresses at the mall, and I'll take off the flower/pink bow and add white sashes.
*close up of groom's expression when he first sees me
*putting my shoes on
*someone helping me put my veil on
* a cute sitting shot
*a ring shot with my bouquet
*a dip shot!
*I totally love the shots with the couples under the veil
*isn't it adorable that his hands make a heart shape?
*this is so adorable! a hug with the bouquet included = )
*I love this shot of the bride and groom walking away holding hands-but I don't think I want it quite this far away
*another hug shot-can't resist them = )
*isn't this the most precious thing ever?
*make miss piggy wedding dress for guestbook table
*make and mail invites
*get fabric for church drape
*order favor bags
*order linens
*find stands for stage pomanders
*buy guestbook
*buy cardbox
*buy toating flutes
*decide on decorations for headtable
*buy cake knife/server
*buy fabric for church decoration
*order centerpieces
*make song lists/CD for DJ (reception)
*make ceremony CD
*write vows!
*get candles for fireplace mantle at reception hall
*meet with Linda about cake
*meet with Carol about flowers
*premarital counseling!
*make programs
*get more flowers for my bouquet
*make pomanders for stage
*get bm gifts
*get groomsmen gifts
*get parents gifts
*flower girl gifts
* make FG basket
*put together must have shots for photographer
*find small photo frame/brooch for cake
*get flower girl dresses
*order vinyl for dance floor (ebay)
*write vows!
*select unity ceremony wording
*get ribbon for unity ceremony
*get alterations done!
*get candy for favor bags
*hair and make up trial
*get passports!!!
*book honeymoon
*make reserved signs for pews (6)
*make reserved signs for reception tables (8?)
*get ribbon for cake
*contact cake lady and send her the ribbon
*make FG headband
*make instructions for reception advice book
*add white sashes to FG dresses
*make nail appointment
*get more cardstock for programs
*get basket for programs
*make hair flower for reception
*Rafy's bout
