Here are a few...there are so so many that I love! EDIT- I just noticed that some of them are distorted bc I stretched them out, I will have to fix that later :).
The day was perfect and not a single thing went wrong. It went by so so so fast!
All of my vendors were amazing and the venue was stunning and the staff was so nice and accomodating. The decorations and color combo turned out better than planned. The candy bar was beautiful and a huge hit- I only spent about $80 on 5 types of bulk candy/cookies/brownie bites and it was a perfect amount! The DJ was AMAZING and the life of the party, he did the best job ever! Our slideshow was so special and made us tear up. My fi actually said he was sad it was over, and that is a big deal coming from him!
The food was AWESOME- but we coulnd't eat, neither of us were hungry at all...but we had a few bites of everything. Cake was fantastic- we took a ton home, so we are enjoying that today.
Here are a few pics that my WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL photographer blogged- waiting for more :).
AWESOME, AWESOME Vendors: Rachelle Photography, Fretty's DJ & Limo, River City Cake Co, All the Joy Weddings, Catta Verdera CC, Forever Yours Florist, Eye for Detail Artistry
Getting Ready
Pro pic Teasers- Rachelle Photography (outstanding btw)
Some from family and friends
First Dance My Sister (MOH) and I
We went to Secrets Maroma Beach in the Riviera Maya, let me just say that this place is outstanding! The beach looks like pool water at about 85 degrees to boot and the white sand is oh so soft. The rooms are decoarted beautifully and the bed's are so so comfy! The restraunts are delicious and the drinks just keep coming. The pools are wonderful, I could lounge out there all day/night long with the waiters bringing me drinks and appetizers you never need to get up. The shows at night are awesome as well- the entertainment staff really truely tries to make sure you have the time of your life. Everyone is super friendly and pleasant and every request ends with "its my pleasure". This place has only been open for a year, but everything is so fine tuned that you would think it had been twenty.
FOR SALE:
Rhinestone headband/tiara- hard metal headband Sale for: $75 SOLD
from haircomesthebride- I paid $135+$15 shipping http://www.haircomesthebride.com/Hdpcs-ANS-A7620.htm
Ivory wedding dress, size 12 -unaltered Casablanca Gown I am 5'10" a street size 10/12 and it fit perfectly, I had bra cups sewn into it and a bustle button attached. I paid over $1,100 for it, will sale for best offer.
Ivory finger tip length veil with beaded edge. Sale for: $15 SOLD
5 Candy buffet silver scoops + 1 plastic tong. Sale for: $10 + $5 shipping SOLD
VS Just Married tank top- Size Large Sale for: $15 + $5 shipping SOLD
Pink Satin Flats- Size 10 Brand new- never worn! Sale for: $14 SOLD
A-Line crinoline- size 14, fits street size 10/12 Sale for: $25 + $5 shipping SOLD
10 hanging turquoise lanterns Sale for: $50 SOLD
Here are the pics from the BEST day ever! My sister had tanks made for me and the bridal party, they are so cute! They have a cute saying on the front and then something on the back (except mine) that matches each girls personality. Mine said "lucky me the bride to be July 3, 2009". My sister (MOH) is far right in the pic.
My wedding colors are turquoise/aqua and chocolate brown and the following things are my inspirations.
All design work for below compliments of PW bride alex-
http://www.projectwedding.com/biography/list/abattyref!
Personalized Water Bottle Labels for water for ceremony
Candle Favor Labels
Table Names/Numbers (credit JackieG for the idea)
Menus
Digital Photo cards (vista print)
Wedding Bottles (DIY)
Wedding favors (hot fudge scented candle tins)
Cake that is close to what mine will be, but mine is Aqua/Brwn
My aisle lanterns
My venue
Flower inspiration
I am going with light pink and ivory flowers, I think a nice compliment. I love Peonies!
DIY Flower Girl Baskets (they look cuter in real life, flower looks huge in pic bc of angle). Thanks kristinkay for the inspiration and DIY instructions :)
Engagement ring
E ring with wedding band (not a set believe it or not, I got e ring at Shane Co and band at Jared)
My earrings that I will wear
My bracelet
SF Giants Garter - thanks Jackieg!!!
My shoes
Hair
Headband
Bridesmaid dresses. I have 4 bms and there will be 2 girls in each...
The left one will be in Glacier which is a light Aqua, the right will be in the color shown
Here are the real things in the bags:
Flower girl dresses but in pink(I have 2, my FI neices age 5 and 7)
My DIY flower girl tees
Our STD Magnets
Invitations
BIG THANKS to PW bride Alex- she rocks!
Back Front
For the bridesmaids I purchased them each a bracelet and matching earrings. I did two girls in the
aqua color and two girls in the brown color. I then decided to make them matching drop necklaces, I made them for about $7 each from purchasing everything on jewelrysupply.com I attached the necklaces to little cards I made that have a cute saying and say made with love by Lynette. I finished the gift off with aqua flip flops from old navy and a cute satin bag instead of a traditional gift bag. The girls loved them and can wear the jewelry again.