About Us

The story starts out rather ordinary and ended up real sweet. Terrell and I meet in the Fall of 2002, we were introduced by mutual friends. At the time neither of us was interested in dating. Actually, he thought his friends were playing a practical joke on him and so he would not call me. Finally, we met at a friend’s house –we will not admit this but he said, “he had already saw me before.” But I had never seen him before. That night we stayed up talking until about 5 o’clock in the morning. It did not take long before I felt something in my heart for him in fact, I told him that he and I were going to be in love. I know it was a little brash but I could feel it in my heart and I had to say it. We both work very busy jobs and I am a full time grad student as well. In our spare time we watch CSI –New York and Miami mostly. I force him to watch Criminal Minds and a few others of my favorite shows. Outside of that time we are normally with friends and family. Our wedding will be July 23, 2011.

More to follow...

First things first, the dress. I have been looking around for dresses, like most of you, since I was in undergrad. Going to different bridal shows with all my friends who were getting married and never really saw one that was me. Finally, I flipped through a magazine and saw it. White House Black Market -The Katharine Bridal Gown- it certainly is me.

I love it because it slick and yet reminds me of something from the late 50's and 60's (Art Deco). It has a split on the from right leg of which I will be having closed. The color is Ecru, which looks pearly white in person. It has a soft sheen to it and compliments my dark cholocate skin perfectly. I LOVE THIS DRESS! I will be adding a fascinator to the middle.

Like many brides, my FI is only about an inch or two taller than me, but don't tell him that, so I am in between high heels or flats. After all it is in a garden. I guess I will figure it out when the times comes. Anyway here are the heels. Badgley Missvchka. I am thinking of having them dyed a slate grey, one of my colors. We will see.

I have not chosen an alternate for flats yet because I am really not liking the idea, I am a high heels girl by nature.

Hair

I am intreged by the 50's and 60's were women were classy and elegant. So that theme will resignate throughout the entire wedding. I am going with the soft finger waves and a small bun in the back. Here is one of the inspiration picks.

I love the strength of her makeup but to put my own twist on it I am going with a bright red and yes heavy black eyes. Not the smokely look though just heavy liner. And, it that look is.

I figure because the eyes are not so heavy I can get away with the bright red lips.

And, last but certainly not least the veil. I am going with a bird cage veil. I have already purchased my fascinator and the french netting. I have not put it together because I am working on adding something else to it.

I have not relaly narrowed down my flowers but when I do I will let you know.