Nicole and Michael 2/9/2011 PJ, air force

[GoonieBride]

Okay so here is my dress story! Right after the proposal, my mother and sister went with me to see some dresses in Denver. it was a going out of business sale. so it was mostly sample dresses. we figured why not just check it out.
here are the pictures of the dresses i tried on.... sorry no pictures, the camera battery died as i posed in the first dress. lol

i really had my heart set on a Kristie Kelly Dress. but those just didnt seem to work.... till my mom brought this dress.

its called Farbala by La Sposa
once i saw it in the mirror i smiled and cried! so i had to have it. its a bit tight so gotta get into some shape.
just needs to be cleaned but other than that its perfect!!! and a steal for $700 when it was going for $1100

 

[pezaddict231]

Your dress is so pretty! I love the top of it and all the ruffles!

 

[ghoulish delight]

Your dress is beautiful!

 

[MainStMandy]

OMG I love the dress!! Can't wait to see real pics of it...those models creep me out some times!

 

[figment fan21]

Very pretty dress!!!

And i LOVE the colors! they're so pretty!

 

[GoonieBride]

Your dress is so pretty! I love the top of it and all the ruffles!

Your dress is beautiful!

Thank you!

OMG I love the dress!! Can't wait to see real pics of it...those models creep me out some times!

after i read this i had to take a second look at the models, i have to agree. they don't look like happy brides huh?

Very pretty dress!!!

And i LOVE the colors! they're so pretty!

Thank you! i think the colors will go nicely with the dress.

im soo thrilled that i now have things to nock off my list
*colors
*flowers
*dress
3 down 1 million to go! lol

 

[MainStMandy]

Thank you!


after i read this i had to take a second look at the models, i have to agree. they don't look like happy brides huh?



Thank you! i think the colors will go nicely with the dress.

im soo thrilled that i now have things to nock off my list
*colors
*flowers
*dress
3 down 1 million to go! lol

Lol the model that wore my dress was very strang looking...and too skinny! The dress was falling off her!!

I feel your pain on the 3 down 1 million to go!

 

[GoonieBride]

so now im trying to get into shape. i know the wedding is a bit away but i figure that if i can get into shape now then i can STAY in shape by and after the wedding! so my mom and i have been on the P90X together. we started last week. the hardest part of the program seems to be the nutrition. where we live all there is to eat is fast food, and greasy spanish food. we both dont have time to cook or prep food. so we try to eat healthy where ever we go now. salads instead of burritos, grilled chicken instead of fried chicken, and healthy frozen meals.

wish me luck! im gonna need it!

 

[GoonieBride]

so today im going crazy!! my DF and i have been in a long discussion. First he wants me to move to Michigan with him. He feels like he is missing out of all of AJ'S milestones. a few days later he tells me to wait till October to even think about moving because he may get a job in Florida. Then today he calls me and tells me he wants to join the Air Force. if he does that then we have to get married like in Jan 2010! a simple wedding, like go to town hall wedding. "we can have a bigger wedding later." he says.

i love him dearly but he is worse than me when it comes to making up his mind!

 

[figment fan21]

Awe keep your head up sweetie! He's probably anxiouse to see you and your little guy and he's trying to figure out the best way to provide for his family. Keep the communitcation going between the two of you and i know you guys will be able to work something out for your future!

Keep us posted

 

[GoonieBride]

Awe keep your head up sweetie! He's probably anxiouse to see you and your little guy and he's trying to figure out the best way to provide for his family. Keep the communitcation going between the two of you and i know you guys will be able to work something out for your future!

Keep us posted

thank you, i sometimes need advice from someone else outside the box of fog. it really helped. Maybe being apart is starting to get to me. so i have decided to just keep planning the wedding like normal and go from there. hoping for the best.

so the next questions is for you ladies,
Which Photographer should we go with? we like all three of them and really can't decide.
The Roots
Randy Chapman
Misty Miotto

 

[MainStMandy]

thank you, i sometimes need advice from someone else outside the box of fog. it really helped. Maybe being apart is starting to get to me. so i have decided to just keep planning the wedding like normal and go from there. hoping for the best.

so the next questions is for you ladies,
Which Photographer should we go with? we like all three of them and really can't decide.
The Roots
Randy Chapman
Misty Miotto

My maid of honor helped me pick our photographer. There were a few others we really liked but were out of our price range (www.megphoto.com). I love Randy's style and they don't look so photoshopped like some of Misty's do. Although I have seen some of Misty's that are just gorgeous!! Roots was out of price range to begin with but probably would have been our #1 choice. I also have seen some brides using Studio 220.

LOl Don't know if I helped or made it worse

 

[figment fan21]

I had a hard time with this too but when it came down to budget we went with Randy.

He is really really nice and he answered our emails quickly. You can't go wrong with any of them but i loved randy and his prices were great!

 

[Pirate's Princess]

First off, congrats on the engagement and a DFTW!!!

Secondly, awesome dress...it looks very classy and beautiful.

I also love the colors...although I may be biased too as another purple bride!

I'm not help with the photographers. We're planning in-parks so that means DPS

And lastly, hooray for another p90x bride!!! It will definitely whoop your butt into shape! I'm doing the lean version because I have no urge to be super buff like Dreya. I'm in phase 2 and have noticed a lot of tighetening up. I haven't lost much weight but I'm definitely leaner. It's awesome.

 

[GoonieBride]

My maid of honor helped me pick our photographer. There were a few others we really liked but were out of our price range (www.megphoto.com). I love Randy's style and they don't look so photoshopped like some of Misty's do. Although I have seen some of Misty's that are just gorgeous!! Roots was out of price range to begin with but probably would have been our #1 choice. I also have seen some brides using Studio 220.

LOl Don't know if I helped or made it worse

it helped i swear!

I had a hard time with this too but when it came down to budget we went with Randy.

He is really really nice and he answered our emails quickly. You can't go wrong with any of them but i loved randy and his prices were great!

that what im thinking too. we narrowed it down to two, Randy and Misty. they were the two that emailed us back by the end of the day. roots it took a few days.

First off, congrats on the engagement and a DFTW!!!

Secondly, awesome dress...it looks very classy and beautiful.

I also love the colors...although I may be biased too as another purple bride!

I'm not help with the photographers. We're planning in-parks so that means DPS

And lastly, hooray for another p90x bride!!! It will definitely whoop your butt into shape! I'm doing the lean version because I have no urge to be super buff like Dreya. I'm in phase 2 and have noticed a lot of tighetening up. I haven't lost much weight but I'm definitely leaner. It's awesome.

Welcome! thanks for the encouragement!! i need it! but sadly we put in the kenpo x dvd and it wouldnt play right so we have to wait till the replacement dvd comes in. other wise.... i love it! i feel great afterwards and my dress is my inspiration!

so right now we have narrowed it to Randy and Misty. Randy is cheaper and seems to be more experienced. Misty we love how her photos turn out and she seems very friendly. the decision should be made soon! Thanks Gals!

 

[acwinsett]

Hi Nicole! I'm really enjoying your PJ so far!

Everything looks so nice! Your proposal story is very very sweet. I LOVE the red and purple color combination - very regal and very passionate! Your dress is absolutely gorgeous . . . looking forward to seeing more of your plans!

 

[figment fan21]

I can't wait to find out who you go with. I really love Randy's work!!

Oh and i had to mention your flowers... I loved the first and last ones you posted!

 

[Wish on a Star]

I love Randy too! I havent had him yet, but I have heard from brides who have that he is like having another bridesmaid! One girl couldnt figure out how to bustle her dress- and Randy to the rescue! (when I heard that story- I was sold!)

 

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

Howdy!
I just found this...I'm glad I got on board while there were still only a couple of pages to read!!! -I'm looking forward to more!

 

[GoonieBride]

Hi Nicole! I'm really enjoying your PJ so far!

Everything looks so nice! Your proposal story is very very sweet. I LOVE the red and purple color combination - very regal and very passionate! Your dress is absolutely gorgeous . . . looking forward to seeing more of your plans!

Passionate i think is the theme we decided to go for. it seems to fit us most when it comes to how our relationship.

I can't wait to find out who you go with. I really love Randy's work!!

Oh and i had to mention your flowers... I loved the first and last ones you posted!

me too! i am in LOVE with the first one! im soo happy!

I love Randy too! I havent had him yet, but I have heard from brides who have that he is like having another bridesmaid! One girl couldnt figure out how to bustle her dress- and Randy to the rescue! (when I heard that story- I was sold!)

really? well thats another point for Randy! lol

Howdy!
I just found this...I'm glad I got on board while there were still only a couple of pages to read!!! -I'm looking forward to more!

welcome! yay another Diser to help me along my way down this treacherous path of wedding planning!!