[quote="Butterbean"]Everything is just lovely! That bridesmaid dress really compliments your gown. I even like the way the veil drapes around you like silk.
Houston is my hometown, what is the name of that venue where your ceremony will be held?
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Cool... Finally someone from H-Town. LOL
the name of the venue is The Villa Ballrooms
[quote="Teresa1167"]The dress is stunning CMT !!!! WOW!! Was that your final fitting??
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No Teresa, believe it or not, that was my very first fitting. And I'm so thankful that all I need to have done is just a little tacking in the bust area, and have the bustle done. I'm so happy because I heard so many stories of how much money people actually had to spend to have alterations done on their gowns.
[quote="Ginoue"]Only 11 more days to go sister. How are you holding up?
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Yes G, only 11 days to go.
Well, I think I'm pretty much done with all of the big things. I still need to get the girls jewelry and some inexpensive gifts for my wedding party. And I have to assemble my programs. (Now thats a lot of work) but I have great help from my future MIL so it shouldn't be that bad. I'll snap some pics of the favors later tonight. They're really cute
Ok Pamcrow... You asked for it...
My ceremony Songs are...
Parents & special guests entrance - I Need you To Survive
Groom, Best Men & Pastor - Finally I by Daryl Coley
Processional - Never would've made / by Marvin Sapp
Solo (duet) - You're The One / Lisa Shipman & ????
Bride Entrance - Innocence / Kenny G (FH is doing a poem as I walk)
Unity Candle - Inseperable (soloist)
Recessional - Celebrate / Kool & The Gang
We're still trying to figure out the reception entrance songs
Check out my unity candle. It came out better than I expected. It was so easy. I copied the monogram that I made onto clear vellum. I think I'm going to put some ribbon around tht edges where the vellum starts and ends so its not visible. Let me know what you think. Any ideas???
Pamcrow diva, you're shameless in your thirst for details (LOL).
I am loving your unity candle, and I think adding flowers around them would make it pop out more. Perfect. Also, your choice in Tuxes are equally wonderful. Girl, you're almost there and we're counting down with you!!!
Great job on the candle. The monogram looks really nice. I forgot you said FH was going to read a poem as you walk the aisle. See that's why blogs are good, to keep everybody's info straight. After a while you forget who was planning what.
"I'm a work in progress, God is not through me yet"
Thanks Ladies,
YES Bumble I am so excited...
However, I am trying to keep my excitment level up. I received some very bad news on yesterday. The Lady that was going to video the wedding, her brother was killed in a motorcycle accident on Monday night. So needless to say she will not be able to video the wedding. I am having a very hard time finding someone because its such short notice, and also I'm very picky and comparing everyones work to hers and its no match. We were going to have more of a production and not just someone holding a camera then give us the unedited DVD. So I'm really trying very hard not to stress or break out into tears.
Please (if you ladies don't mind) say a prayer for Tiffany, she and her mother are not doing good at all.
Wow cmt-this is bittersweet...you are preparing for such a beautiful and special day, but in your excitement you still are thinking of others (Tiffany) my prayers are with her and her family during this very difficult time-and hats off to you for being such a caring person!!! :)
BTW I LOVE your colors and can't wait to see the pics!
Also, your music choices are the bomb!! congrats again!!!
That is such a tragedy and so sad. Yes, we have to pray for her family. I was just lecturing my 18 year old cousin Monday night about motorcyles and wearing a helmet. He was so proud to show me his scars from accidents he's had including a knot on his head. I told him he's young but not indestructible. I asked him if he knew about another distant cousing who was in a motorcycle accident and hasn't been the same in the head ever since.
I, myslef, had a bad experience with a cop on a motorcyle when I was 5 years old. He "tapped" me with it as I was crossing the street and the crossing guard wasn't paying attention. I definitely had God and His angels with me that morning. I stay as far away from them as I can.
Regarding a videographer for your wedding..put one of your bridesmaid in charge of finding another one to fill-in. She will defintely have to step on it. It's not impossible.
Sorry to hear about your videographer. Was she able to recommend someone else? Have you reviewed your contract? Check the cancellation refund section of contract. Some vendor contracts state that if the vendor is unable to perform the services they will provide a comparable alternate who can provide the services for you. Something to that effect.
"I'm a work in progress, God is not through me yet"
No, Pamcrow, she didnt recommend anyone. Thing is, We didn't talk to her very long, just long enough for her to let us know about the tradegy and that she was mailing the check to refund our payment back. She was very upset during that conversation and could barely speak. I was in tears.(tearing up now)
My heart just goes out to her. I've called to check on her a couple of times and her husband (respectfully) is not allowing her to speak to anyone because of the state of mind that she is in. So needless to say, when I think of everything that has happened, I know my BIG DAY is important to me, and I have the choice of finding a replacment to record for me. But Tiffany, on the other hand, her loss can't be replaced.
BUT!!!! In the famous words of our very own Diva..FUTURE
I MUST...KIM (Keep It Moving)
(telling myself to suck it up and KIM)
OKAY... UPDATE....
So My church gave me a bridal shower on last Sunday. Everything was perfect. I recieved a lot of great gifts from our registry. I'll post pics as soon as i get them.
Well, we found a replacement for our Videographer. FH was NOT(!!) too happy because we still haven't re-cooped our money from the first one so that was extra money that we had to dish out. I tried to smooth it over by telling him that I have no doubt that Tiffany will return our money, but he wasn't trying to hear that. And I cant get to mad at him for being upset because we are both sticklers about our budget. He's a Banker and I'm an Accountant, SO GO FIGURE. LOL
But... I'm not gonna stress over that. THEEEEN, my nephew calls last night to tell me (4 days before the wedding) that he does not have the money to rent the tuxcedo. I'm like, you've been knowing for a whole year that it was gonna be a wedding, and for 9 monthe you've known that you need to go and get fitted for that tuxcedo. Why wait until the last minute.
BUT AGAIN, I'm not gonna stress over that. I'm sure I'll find a replacement.
But, on a happier note, I think I'm done and ready.
Here are my favors...
Pyramid box filled with mints. I still need to put the name and date stickers on them.
This is a picture of the spoonful of kisses favors that we are gonna have. I had to get a pic from the web because we cant put the choc kisses in until Friday
[img]http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk480/cmt0720/1790378359.jpg[/img]
And check this out... This is a mock cake that was originally gonna hold the spoons but it came out so well that I decided to use it as a centerpiece for the favor table
Oh... I for got about the keychains so I grabbed the pic from the web
[img]http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk480/cmt0720/wedding_favors_12345.jpg[/img]
Wow CMT everything looks great. I'm glad that you're done and still have 3 days to go. If you have the time, I would suggest a spa day for yourself either today or tomorrow and don't sweat the small stuff. It will all work out in the end. I'm so happy that you've found a replacement videographer.
Thanks G,
Thats exactly what I need. I'm taking off on Wednesday just to have a ME day. So I'm gonna focus only on me.
Yeas, it took alot of stress off in knowing that we will have our day on video. It was so hard finding one because it was such short notice and everyone was booked. But THANK GOD we did.
that gown is hot cmt just gorgous
Isn't it just gorgeous on her? You will be a vision on your wedding day CMT.
Everything is just lovely! That bridesmaid dress really compliments your gown. I even like the way the veil drapes around you like silk.
Houston is my hometown, what is the name of that venue where your ceremony will be held?
I love the dresses...very nice.
your dress is beautiful and the detail is perfect on the dress and the veil! you are going to be working it! :)
[quote="Butterbean"]Everything is just lovely! That bridesmaid dress really compliments your gown. I even like the way the veil drapes around you like silk.
Houston is my hometown, what is the name of that venue where your ceremony will be held?
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Cool... Finally someone from H-Town. LOL
the name of the venue is The Villa Ballrooms
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Only 11 more days to go sister. How are you holding up?
[quote="Teresa1167"]The dress is stunning CMT !!!! WOW!! Was that your final fitting??
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No Teresa, believe it or not, that was my very first fitting. And I'm so thankful that all I need to have done is just a little tacking in the bust area, and have the bustle done. I'm so happy because I heard so many stories of how much money people actually had to spend to have alterations done on their gowns.
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[quote="Ginoue"]Only 11 more days to go sister. How are you holding up?
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Yes G, only 11 days to go.
Well, I think I'm pretty much done with all of the big things. I still need to get the girls jewelry and some inexpensive gifts for my wedding party. And I have to assemble my programs. (Now thats a lot of work) but I have great help from my future MIL so it shouldn't be that bad. I'll snap some pics of the favors later tonight. They're really cute
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Can't wait to see your favors
What colors are your men wearing? What song choices have you picked? Girl we need more details?
WE WANT DETAILS !! WE WANT DETAILS !! WE WANT DETAILS!! altogether now...WE WANT DETAILS !!
"I'm a work in progress, God is not through me yet"
[quote="pamcrow"]What colors are your men wearing? What song choices have you picked? Girl we need more details?
WE WANT DETAILS !! WE WANT DETAILS !! WE WANT DETAILS!! altogether now...WE WANT DETAILS !!
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The Best Men attire
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and the groomsmen will wear
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Ok Pamcrow... You asked for it...
My ceremony Songs are...
Parents & special guests entrance - I Need you To Survive
Groom, Best Men & Pastor - Finally I by Daryl Coley
Processional - Never would've made / by Marvin Sapp
Solo (duet) - You're The One / Lisa Shipman & ????
Bride Entrance - Innocence / Kenny G (FH is doing a poem as I walk)
Unity Candle - Inseperable (soloist)
Recessional - Celebrate / Kool & The Gang
We're still trying to figure out the reception entrance songs
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Check out my unity candle. It came out better than I expected. It was so easy. I copied the monogram that I made onto clear vellum. I think I'm going to put some ribbon around tht edges where the vellum starts and ends so its not visible. Let me know what you think. Any ideas???
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Loving the unity candle! Very nice...
Great Music choices!
That is going to be so beautiful!!!! Your husband reading a peom as you walk down the aisle!!! AWWWWEEEE!!!!!
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I can't believe you have 10 days left. You must be excited!
We've been Happily Married 2 Years and Counting:)
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Pamcrow diva, you're shameless in your thirst for details (LOL).
I am loving your unity candle, and I think adding flowers around them would make it pop out more. Perfect. Also, your choice in Tuxes are equally wonderful. Girl, you're almost there and we're counting down with you!!!
Great job on the candle. The monogram looks really nice. I forgot you said FH was going to read a poem as you walk the aisle. See that's why blogs are good, to keep everybody's info straight. After a while you forget who was planning what.
"I'm a work in progress, God is not through me yet"
Thanks Ladies,
YES Bumble I am so excited...
However, I am trying to keep my excitment level up. I received some very bad news on yesterday. The Lady that was going to video the wedding, her brother was killed in a motorcycle accident on Monday night. So needless to say she will not be able to video the wedding. I am having a very hard time finding someone because its such short notice, and also I'm very picky and comparing everyones work to hers and its no match. We were going to have more of a production and not just someone holding a camera then give us the unedited DVD. So I'm really trying very hard not to stress or break out into tears.
Please (if you ladies don't mind) say a prayer for Tiffany, she and her mother are not doing good at all.
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Wow cmt-this is bittersweet...you are preparing for such a beautiful and special day, but in your excitement you still are thinking of others (Tiffany) my prayers are with her and her family during this very difficult time-and hats off to you for being such a caring person!!! :)
BTW I LOVE your colors and can't wait to see the pics!
Also, your music choices are the bomb!! congrats again!!!
That is such a tragedy and so sad. Yes, we have to pray for her family. I was just lecturing my 18 year old cousin Monday night about motorcyles and wearing a helmet. He was so proud to show me his scars from accidents he's had including a knot on his head. I told him he's young but not indestructible. I asked him if he knew about another distant cousing who was in a motorcycle accident and hasn't been the same in the head ever since.
I, myslef, had a bad experience with a cop on a motorcyle when I was 5 years old. He "tapped" me with it as I was crossing the street and the crossing guard wasn't paying attention. I definitely had God and His angels with me that morning. I stay as far away from them as I can.
Regarding a videographer for your wedding..put one of your bridesmaid in charge of finding another one to fill-in. She will defintely have to step on it. It's not impossible.
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Sorry to hear about your videographer. Was she able to recommend someone else? Have you reviewed your contract? Check the cancellation refund section of contract. Some vendor contracts state that if the vendor is unable to perform the services they will provide a comparable alternate who can provide the services for you. Something to that effect.
"I'm a work in progress, God is not through me yet"
No, Pamcrow, she didnt recommend anyone. Thing is, We didn't talk to her very long, just long enough for her to let us know about the tradegy and that she was mailing the check to refund our payment back. She was very upset during that conversation and could barely speak. I was in tears.(tearing up now)
My heart just goes out to her. I've called to check on her a couple of times and her husband (respectfully) is not allowing her to speak to anyone because of the state of mind that she is in. So needless to say, when I think of everything that has happened, I know my BIG DAY is important to me, and I have the choice of finding a replacment to record for me. But Tiffany, on the other hand, her loss can't be replaced.
BUT!!!! In the famous words of our very own Diva..FUTURE
I MUST...KIM (Keep It Moving)
(telling myself to suck it up and KIM)
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OKAY... UPDATE....
So My church gave me a bridal shower on last Sunday. Everything was perfect. I recieved a lot of great gifts from our registry. I'll post pics as soon as i get them.
Well, we found a replacement for our Videographer. FH was NOT(!!) too happy because we still haven't re-cooped our money from the first one so that was extra money that we had to dish out. I tried to smooth it over by telling him that I have no doubt that Tiffany will return our money, but he wasn't trying to hear that. And I cant get to mad at him for being upset because we are both sticklers about our budget. He's a Banker and I'm an Accountant, SO GO FIGURE. LOL
But... I'm not gonna stress over that. THEEEEN, my nephew calls last night to tell me (4 days before the wedding) that he does not have the money to rent the tuxcedo. I'm like, you've been knowing for a whole year that it was gonna be a wedding, and for 9 monthe you've known that you need to go and get fitted for that tuxcedo. Why wait until the last minute.
BUT AGAIN, I'm not gonna stress over that. I'm sure I'll find a replacement.
But, on a happier note, I think I'm done and ready.
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Here are my favors...
Pyramid box filled with mints. I still need to put the name and date stickers on them.
This is a picture of the spoonful of kisses favors that we are gonna have. I had to get a pic from the web because we cant put the choc kisses in until Friday
[img]http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk480/cmt0720/1790378359.jpg[/img]
And check this out... This is a mock cake that was originally gonna hold the spoons but it came out so well that I decided to use it as a centerpiece for the favor table
Oh... I for got about the keychains so I grabbed the pic from the web
[img]http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/kk480/cmt0720/wedding_favors_12345.jpg[/img]
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Wow CMT everything looks great. I'm glad that you're done and still have 3 days to go. If you have the time, I would suggest a spa day for yourself either today or tomorrow and don't sweat the small stuff. It will all work out in the end. I'm so happy that you've found a replacement videographer.
Thanks G,
Thats exactly what I need. I'm taking off on Wednesday just to have a ME day. So I'm gonna focus only on me.
Yeas, it took alot of stress off in knowing that we will have our day on video. It was so hard finding one because it was such short notice and everyone was booked. But THANK GOD we did.
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Everything looks great! and I second G's suggestion!!! I can't wait for pics!!!!!!!
WOW You only have 3 days left time sure does fly.....Looks like you have everything under control. Enjoy your "ME" DAY and relax. I like your favors!
Remember To Always Be Fabulous!!!
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*waits for pictures*
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