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

[GoonieBride]

So this weekend is my Town's Celebration. Kinda like a county Fair. lots of music, vendors, food, and and the whole town is there. well yesterday after the Childrens Parade (which we were both in, and he slept the whole time. lol) my mother and father met me to walk around the fair. we found this gorgeous necklace for my dress! its all solid sliver, wraps around the base of the neck perfect in a wave like pattern. so it kinda looks like the ruffles on the bottom of my gown. I got the seller to bring it down from $75 to $50! ill take a picture of it soon to show you all.

 

[Stephie77]

Hi. I just came across your PJ! Congrats on your engagement. I love how you guys met and about your first date. So sweet! I have to say go with the purple and red flowers. I am probably bias(i am doing purple and red flowers) but I think it will look really nice. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your planning!

 

[figment fan21]

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!)

I heard this story too!!! Thats exactly why we wanted him too!

So this weekend is my Town's Celebration. Kinda like a county Fair. lots of music, vendors, food, and and the whole town is there. well yesterday after the Childrens Parade (which we were both in, and he slept the whole time. lol) my mother and father met me to walk around the fair. we found this gorgeous necklace for my dress! its all solid sliver, wraps around the base of the neck perfect in a wave like pattern. so it kinda looks like the ruffles on the bottom of my gown. I got the seller to bring it down from $75 to $50! ill take a picture of it soon to show you all.

I can't wait to see the necklace!

 

[pezaddict231]

I've heard Misty is also very helpful with bustles and things like that. I think with her you get her husband taking pics as well, so just something to consider. If you like Randy just as much though and his pricing is better, I would probably go with him. Why spend more when you already like his pics, ya know?

We picked the Roots because I loved their work and just didn't feel the same about anyone else. And as the bride, I gotta have what I want to have...

I think it's funny how you narrowed them down, I did the same thing! When I was planning an e-shoot I contacted Randy and the Roots. The Roots got back to me first and since they were who I really wanted anyway, I figured that was enough of a sign! In reality, he was just probably really busy that week or something. The Roots were recently in Colorado for a wedding, so that may be why it took them a little longer.

I have heard great things about all three and I don't think you can go wrong whichever you choose, it's just a matter of the style you want.

 

[Pirate's Princess]

Sorry to hear about the discs, I did Kenpo X today, and I feel toasty!! I bought them a long ago and my brother re-found them and did one round and he got jacked! So now me and my other brother, and our significant others are doing it. My brother kept the discs and we have copies, and ripped them onto the computer so I just need my laptop and I've got them. But the discs are better because you can choose what you want to listen to (Some people find Tony annoying )

That necklace sounds awesome and hooray for talking them down in price. My mom and I can't haggle. We search for deals but we have a really hard time.

I personally don't think you can go wrong with any of those photographers. Everyone who has had them, has always raved about them. Hiring any of them would make you one lucky bride!

 

[GoonieBride]

I've heard Misty is also very helpful with bustles and things like that. I think with her you get her husband taking pics as well, so just something to consider. If you like Randy just as much though and his pricing is better, I would probably go with him. Why spend more when you already like his pics, ya know?

We picked the Roots because I loved their work and just didn't feel the same about anyone else. And as the bride, I gotta have what I want to have...

I think it's funny how you narrowed them down, I did the same thing! When I was planning an e-shoot I contacted Randy and the Roots. The Roots got back to me first and since they were who I really wanted anyway, I figured that was enough of a sign! In reality, he was just probably really busy that week or something. The Roots were recently in Colorado for a wedding, so that may be why it took them a little longer.

I have heard great things about all three and I don't think you can go wrong whichever you choose, it's just a matter of the style you want.

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The Roots were out of town, of course that makes sense. i really like them but they are a bit our of the price range and plus they dont book till 15 months out.
But i completely agree, Brides gets it her way! (not in any bridezilla sort of way.)

Sorry to hear about the discs, I did Kenpo X today, and I feel toasty!! I bought them a long ago and my brother re-found them and did one round and he got jacked! So now me and my other brother, and our significant others are doing it. My brother kept the discs and we have copies, and ripped them onto the computer so I just need my laptop and I've got them. But the discs are better because you can choose what you want to listen to (Some people find Tony annoying )

That necklace sounds awesome and hooray for talking them down in price. My mom and I can't haggle. We search for deals but we have a really hard time.

I personally don't think you can go wrong with any of those photographers. Everyone who has had them, has always raved about them. Hiring any of them would make you one lucky bride!

how did you get them on your laptop? PM and let me know how. My mom and i have different schedules so it would be great to have a set of my own. that way i don't have to bug her all the time!! but isn't it great to have a support system!! My DF and his family just got theirs in too!! he says that he doesn't want to look "SHABBY" next to me on the big day! he is sooo sweet!

 

[GoonieBride]

okay so i had to try on my dress to see how it fit. when i purchased the gown it only zipped up part of the way. but when i put it on.... it zipped up all the way! i couldn't stop smiling!!!

i had to take some pictures for proof!

just a few more pounds (where my son lived for 42 weeks ) and i'll be very very happy!

 

[pezaddict231]

Congrats on losing weight! Your dress looks great on you! =)

 

[MainStMandy]

WOW! Congratulations! How'd you do it?

 

[figment fan21]

Good for you sweetie!!!! Thats great!

Love the bottom of your dress! so romantic

 

[acwinsett]

okay so i had to try on my dress to see how it fit. when i purchased the gown it only zipped up part of the way. but when i put it on.... it zipped up all the way! i couldn't stop smiling!!!

just a few more pounds (where my son lived for 42 weeks ) and i'll be very very happy!

Nicole! CONGRATULATIONS! You look GORGEOUS!

I think if I can zip up my dress without alterations, I will just cry tears of joy . . . it stops short about an inch and a half / two inches. So, I know how you feel. You're doing so GREAT!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Wow, your plans sound great. Love the red and purple combo. That dress is beautiful and looks amazing on you - congrats on the weight loss.

We had Misty as our photographer. As far as her photos being photoshopped - some of them are but most of them are not. We got our disks from our wedding and I think we have over 3500 pictures from our wedding. She did not that that many photos but what she does is take one photo and then will make it black and white and then make it Sepia tone - so from alot of our photos we have three versions of it. This makes it great for putting together a book. She also will take a photo and make it black and white and then just make one item in the photo color and it looks great standing out. So basically, you will have all the photos the regular way and then for alot of them you will also have a photoshopped version. This way you can use which one you like better.

The other great thing about using Misty is you got both her and her husband. This worked out great for us. He went into Epcot with my DH to take photos of the guys while Misty stayed with me and the girls taking some getting ready photos. We also got alot of great photos from our reception because having the two of them there they were all over the place - but we did not find them disruptive at all.

Here are a few samples of Misty's work.

The ones that have been photoshopped to change the color - we also have the original version.

Linda

 

[Safflower]

Your PJ has been fun to read so far I love your flower ideas, and your dress looks great on you! Congrats for losing so much weight!

 

[GoonieBride]

Good for you sweetie!!!! Thats great!

Love the bottom of your dress! so romantic

Thank you! it makes me feel very girlie!

Nicole! CONGRATULATIONS! You look GORGEOUS!

I think if I can zip up my dress without alterations, I will just cry tears of joy . . . it stops short about an inch and a half / two inches. So, I know how you feel. You're doing so GREAT!

Thank you! im hoping to not do too much with it, but i had heels on and it looks like about 2 inches will have to come off the bottom. unless i can grow another 2 inches by then. lol

Wow, your plans sound great. Love the red and purple combo. That dress is beautiful and looks amazing on you - congrats on the weight loss.

We had Misty as our photographer. As far as her photos being photoshopped - some of them are but most of them are not. We got our disks from our wedding and I think we have over 3500 pictures from our wedding. She did not that that many photos but what she does is take one photo and then will make it black and white and then make it Sepia tone - so from alot of our photos we have three versions of it. This makes it great for putting together a book. She also will take a photo and make it black and white and then just make one item in the photo color and it looks great standing out. So basically, you will have all the photos the regular way and then for alot of them you will also have a photoshopped version. This way you can use which one you like better.

The other great thing about using Misty is you got both her and her husband. This worked out great for us. He went into Epcot with my DH to take photos of the guys while Misty stayed with me and the girls taking some getting ready photos. We also got alot of great photos from our reception because having the two of them there they were all over the place - but we did not find them disruptive at all.

Here are a few samples of Misty's work.

The ones that have been photoshopped to change the color - we also have the original version.

Linda

Thank you. your pictures are really beautiful. hmmm i really like Misty's work. just not sure yet.

Your PJ has been fun to read so far I love your flower ideas, and your dress looks great on you! Congrats for losing so much weight!

Thank you!!! welcome and im happy your enjoying my PJ!!

WOW! Congratulations! How'd you do it?

Still doing the P90X, at work im teaching water aerobics and plus AJ is crawling now so im on the move ALL the time!!

Congrats on losing weight! Your dress looks great on you! =)

Thank you!!

 

[GoonieBride]

oka here are some updates...

I kinda put my planning on hold this past week. my Mother came to me and asked me to plan my younger sisters baby shower. so we have been in BABY shower mode all week. I enlisted the help of one of my bridesmaids to help me. we decided to do a rubber ducky theme shower, which my sister's hobbies is collecting them. here is some of the things we worked on.


I know this is for weddings... but im hoping for some ideas on baby shower games. any ideas???

 

[pezaddict231]

Very cute! I love the cake. You could also make a diaper cake! They are really easy, I found instructions online and did it for my coworker's shower. After I assembled the cake I "iced" it in towels, bibs, etc and decorated with toys. Here's a pic. You could definitely make it ducky themed.

 

[GoonieBride]

Very cute! I love the cake. You could also make a diaper cake! They are really easy, I found instructions online and did it for my coworker's shower. After I assembled the cake I "iced" it in towels, bibs, etc and decorated with toys. Here's a pic. You could definitely make it ducky themed.

thats a good idea!! im gonna have to go looking for ducky baby stuff to put on it! thanks

 

[GoonieBride]

okay so i had a sweet tooth yesterday, so to keep from chowing down on chocolate i googled wedding cakes as many i could find. i knew this would be hard, but i had no idea it would be this hard to decided!!! my DF likes the maad hatter styles. as for me..... i feel lost! here is what i found. lol

hoping to have it narrowed down soon.

 

[ghoulish delight]

First off - congrats on your weight loss!! You look lovely in your dress! It's so romantic and just, super pretty!

As for cakes, I'm a big big fan of the mad hatter cake too... so I am admittedly biased! BUT I think the different shaped one with the pink flowers is awesome too!

 

[MainStMandy]

Ok I loved ALL the cakes you posted!! There's actually a few I might like more than mine!! Lol.