I got engaged July 4, 2008, the day before my 26th birthday. Fiance's name is Alvin. We are from MI. Our wedding is planned for Aug. 29, 2009. I will be doing the damask theme. I just love it. Colors are Black, White and Red. My dress is by Allure #8544 pictured below.

I have:

Ceremony site, reception location, DJ, Caterer, Photographer, Limos, hotel, hair dresser, Dress, veil, guest favors, lots of decorations

I dont have:

$$$$$$$

Things are going well nonetheless. I have lots of ideas and decorations to go with the ideas...need to make lots of projects and still get a lot of things accomplished.... flowers, shoes, etc, etc.

If my wedding turns out the way I want; Im going to be very thankful!

many thanks to all the damask lovers and soon2Bmrsjaramillo's for her awesome DIY projects!

I thought I would add some pictures of my dress since the one on Allure Bridals website doesnt really look like the dress. Here you go.

not a good pic. but these are my $10 bridal shoes! About a 3in heel.

Ok Ive made the decision. The bridesmaid dresses below are by Bill Levkoff. Style number 808.  I just love this dress!!!!!

I dont know if you all are aware but Cricut has come out with a new cartridge called Home Accents Solutions. I bought mine on ebay for 20.01 + 6.24 for shipping.............way cheaper than any store. At any rate they have a damask type of cutout. Im so excited! Ive already put my DIY thinking cap on!!!!

My jewelry is from Lia Sophia called Pearlette.

Jewelry for Bridesmaids

earrings bought from seller Boquita66 on Etsy - thank you!

Letters done

Cardbox done

votives done

Pomanders done

shoes done

Cake: one tier shorter and will be black and white. My cake topper!!!! Im very pleased!

Guest Favors - props to seller printyourparty on Etsy

MINE: Not as good of quality sorry

Cost me $7 for the template with printyourparty, again on Etsy (the best helpful site in the world). The Hersheys Nuggets candy I bought when on sale with Kroger 2/$6 (got 34 bags - you do the math) printed them at work! All an all, my favors probably cost me $109 bucks - CANT BEAT THAT!

Now I just need to invest in some wine and sucker my friends into helping me wrap the damn things while watching a good chick flick!

A bit of advice if you are interested:

1. it wasnt cheaper to buy candy in bulk from what I noticed

2. buy the candy when it is on sale - the 2/$6 (I saved .79 cents on each bag ($26.86 total))

3. A 10.5 ounce bag has 30 nuggets

4. A 12 ounce bag has 33 nuggets

5. Sams sells the nuggets in a 54 ounce bag BUT the wrapping is silver AND gold

6. You need a good movie, lots of friends and some booze to wrap these things! :) (That cost not included - ha Ill owe my friends forever!!!)

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14 dozen. $105 + shipping $85 + Shipping

10 Red pomanders. Bigger than a cantelope but smaller than a soccer ball. Very nice size. $100 + shipping

$90 + shipping

16 Wilton Small Cupcake Stands (silver). Each hold 13 cupcakes. $105 + shipping or $7 each + shipping.

$90 + shipping

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$25 + shipping - Wilton Grand Affair invitation paper, white with silver border. 90 invitations + envelopes and 126 Response cards + envelopes. (Available now)

$80 + shipping. Bubble veil; wore once. Perfect condition.

Other items for sale:

$10 + shipping - 272 Invitation Envelopes, white. (Available now) Size: 8 3/4 by 5 3/4

$9 + shipping - 274 Response Card Envelopes, white. (Available now) Size: 5 3/4 by 4 1/2

All items will be shipping from Michigan (Genesee County). Pick up is an available option.

Email me at: kristyob03@aol.com