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03/31/2009
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I'm sad...but blessed!
'Groom of the Year' results...
I wanted to personally give everyone an update, since you have been some of our biggest supporters, on the Groom of the Year' contest.
Marvin got an email Sunday letting him know that he did not win the 'Groom of the Year' contest. (insert sad face here) Naturally, we were both a little disappointed and sad, but I think the blessing in it all trumps any sadness we may have. The reality of the situation is that, while we didnt win the grand prize, we walked away with the knowledge that people genuinely love and support us AND we had a great experience! We will also receive a $500 gift card to Macy's. We both want to THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for your time, support and love! You are simply amazing!!!! Thank you all! Ebonee & Marvin |
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03/26/2009
  VOTE FOR MARVIN! Sophie   |
I could really use a friend right now...
NEED HELP!!!
WWW.BRIDES.COM/GOTY
VOTE FOR MARVIN!! Just a reminder Todays Thursday and were halfway through the voting for the FINAL ROUND of Bride.coms Groom of the Year contest! As you know my fiancé, Marvin, was selected out of 1300 entries as contestant and, with your help & support, he has made it to the FINAL ROUND/TOP 2!! If you havent voted already, PLEASE VOTE! WWW.BRIDES.COM/GOTY VOTE FOR MARVIN! If you have already voted and you have a BLOG, TWITTER, FACEBOOK or MySpace you can do me a HUGE favor and re-post something asking all of your contacts/friends to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! Sure, they might not know me, but you do and Im hoping you can vouch for who I am as a person! Please, Please, Please, Please VOTE!!!!! www.brides.com/GOTY VOTE FOR MARVIN!!! By the way, Sophie says VOTE!!!! |
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03/23/2009
  WWW.BRIDES.COM/GOTY |
OMG! The BIGGEST news yet!!!
I NEED HELP!!!!!!
As you know my fiancé, Marvin, was selected- out of 1300 entries- as a semi-finalist for Brides.com 'Groom of the Year' promotion!
UPDATE: Thanks to your voting, Marvin made it to the 4th and FINAL round!!! He is now a TOP 2 finalist! Were so close to victory, but we need YOUR continued help & support! VOTE FOR MARVIN!! Voting for round 4 begins TODAY at Noon thru March 29th at Noon! PLEASE VOTE FOR MARVIN!! WWW.BRIDES.COM/GROOMOFTHEYEAR Here's where I need extra help! If you are a caring bride and don't mind doing me a HUGE favor, I would owe you FOREVER! I need some brides to repost this on their blogs so that even more people can VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!! If you do this for me, I promise you'll get whatever you need out of me!!!! It thrills and energizes me to know that we are a reflection and a representative of the every day couple. We dont have an extensive budget for our wedding and we are paying for our wedding completely on our own, but simply put, we are just a couple who were blessed with this opportunity and we are eternally grateful. WWW.BRIDES.COM/GOTY VOTE MARVIN THOMPSON!!! We have no words for how much your support means to us. We know that there are other terrific grooms in the contest, but we need your help to let people see that Marvin is the BEST groom! Please spread the word!! We GREATLY appreciate your support! Marvin & Ebonee VOTE FOR MARVIN WWW.BRIDES.COM/GOTY |
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03/19/2009
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PLEASE HELP!!!!!! ASAP
I need YOUR help!
Its Thursday; do you know where your vote is? Of course, Im talking about Brides.coms Groom of the Year contest! Im sure, if you read this blog a lot, youll know that my fiancé, Marvin, was selected out of 1300 entries as a semi-finalist for the Groom of Year contest, right? Well, voting ends this SUNDAY AT NOON for Round 3!!
A lot of people ask why they should vote for Marvin and heres what he had to say himself! Honestly, Im no different than any other man. I work hard, I have everyday struggles and I happened to fall in love with a great girl who I cant wait to start my life with. Theres nothing extraordinary about my story, but I think thats what it that much more relatable. I am the everyday guy. And to piggy-back off of what he said, it thrills and energizes me to know that we are a reflection and a representative of the every day couple. We dont have an extensive budget for our wedding and we are paying for our wedding completely on our own, but simply put, we are just a couple who were blessed with this opportunity and we are eternally grateful. So why am I telling you this? Well, Im hoping that since youre reading my blog that you care a little bit about what I have to say, right? ? Hopefully if you know our story, youll know that were just like you and maybe then you could put yourself in our shoes and imagine what winning this would mean. To me, it signifies that good things DO happen to good people! So, if you havent already voted PLEASE DO!!! WWW.BRIDES.COM/GROOMOFTHEYEAR VOTE FOR MARVIN THOMPSON!!! If you have already voted can you ask 10 people you know, who you trust to be kind enough to vote based on honor and kindness, to vote? You can copy and paste this message. We are both grateful and thankful for EVERYONE who has helped to get us this far! Marvin & Ebonee VOTE FOR MARVIN! WWW.BRIDES.COM/GROOMOFTHEYEAR |
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03/19/2009
  $10 shoes! |
FAB FIND:
El Cheap-O shoes!
So, clearly I have 11 months and some change until the wedding
but I stumbled upon a FABULOUS pair of wedding shoes and couldnt pass them up. Granted I havent even ordered my dress yet (itll probably be July when I do), but I couldnt leave these sitting on the rack.
Meet possible shoe #1 Her name is Beauty, she likes long walks on hard surfaces and shes pretty really pretty! These shoes were at Payless Shoe Source (click here) and were regularly $24.99. I saw a SALE tag on a pair and they were get this $9.99! WOW!!! I wouldve paid $25 for these shoes with no hesitation, but to get them for $10? Yes, I was a happy lady. Now, Im not 100% sold that Ill be wearing these shoes, but Im not counting them out either. If you have a second, head over to Payless and look at their fabulous wedding/special occasion selection! CIAO, Ebonee Monique |
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03/17/2009
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HELP! HELP! HELP!
SERIOUSLY?! HUGE-MONGOUS news!
As you know my fiancé, Marvin, was selected- out of 1300 entries- as a semi-finalist for Brides.com 'Groom of the Year' promotion!
UPDATE: Thanks to your voting, Marvin made it to the 3rd round!!! He is now a Top 4 finalist! Were so close to victory, but we need YOUR continued help & support! VOTE FOR MARVIN!! Voting for round 3 begins TODAY at Noon thru March 22 at Noon! PLEASE VOTE FOR MARVIN!! WWW.BRIDES.COM/GROOMOFTHEYEAR SPREAD THE WORD: Im asking that everyone send this to a minimum of 10 people so we can get as many votes as possible!!! www.brides.com/groomoftheyear VOTE MARVIN THOMPSON!!! We have no words for how much your support means to us. We know that there are other terrific grooms in the contest, but we need your help to let people see that Marvin is the BEST groom! Please spread the word!! We GREATLY appreciate your support! Marvin & Ebonee |
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03/10/2009
  VOTE MARVIN THOMPSON! |
Please HELP!
Vote Marvin Thompson for 'Groom of the Year'!!
As you know my fiancé, Marvin, was selected- out of 1300 entries- as a semi-finalist for Brides.com 'Groom of the Year' promotion!
UPDATE: Thanks to your voting, Marvin made it to the 2nd round by 9 votes!!! Clearly this is a TIGHT race! VOTE FOR MARVIN!! Watch this cool video about Marvin: http://it.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/smccullough/groom/groom.htm Voting for round 2 began yesterday and runs thru March 15 at Noon! PLEASE VOTE FOR MARVIN!! WWW.BRIDES.COM/GROOMOFTHEYEAR SPREAD THE WORD: Please send this to a MINIMUM of 10 people so we can get everyones vote! www.brides.com/groomoftheyear VOTE MARVIN THOMPSON!!! We have no words for how much your support means to us. We know that there are other terrific grooms in the contest, but we need your help to let people see that Marvin is the BEST groom! Please spread the word!! We GREATLY appreciate your support! Marvin & Ebonee |
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03/03/2009
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VOTE MARVIN THOMPSON AS 'Groom of The Year'
Brides.com 'Groom of The Year' competition!
My fiance, Marvin Thompson, was selected out of 1300 entries as a Top 16 semi-finalist for
Brides.com 'Groom of the Year' promotion. Voting for round one begins March 2 thru March 8 PLEASE VOTE FOR MARVIN!! http://WWW.BRIDES.COM/GROOMOFTHEYEAR If everyone can send this email to a minimum of 10 people (asking for support), we'll have a great number!!! We GREATLY appreciate your support! M&E Watch this short video about us!! CLICK HERE ****PLEASE READ BELOW FOR EXTRA INFO & FAQ's******* I'm reaching out to you because my fiance, Marvin, and I both desperately need your help! About Marvin & Ebonee: As some of you may, or may not, know Marvin and I were friends for close to 2 years before we started dating and, after becoming best friends, we slowly started to see that we were meant to be more than friends! Marvin proposed on October 4, 2008 and we've been so excited as we plan our big day! Marvin is a wonderful man and deserves this title more than anyone I can think of! He's been extremely involved in the entire wedding planning process, he tells me daily how excited he is to be marrying me and, most of all, we are both know that "What God has for us is for us!" What do we need your help on? Brides.com has nominated Marvin as a Top 16 finalist in the 'Groom of The Year' contest! This is EXTREMELY big news and we both desperately need your help in order to win! Similar to the college basketball tournaments, grooms from all over the country will face off for this prestigious title! Out of 1300 entries, Marvin has been chosen to represent the TOP 16 grooms. What exactly is 'Groom of The Year" and what do you win? Groom of the Year is a Nationwide Competition Sponsored By Tacori, Macy's Wedding & Gift Registry, Mens Wearhouse, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. The Groom of the Year will receive the following Grand Prize: his/hers platinum wedding bands from Tacori, a tuxedo rental for himself and up to 5 groomsmen from Mens Wearhouse, a $2500 honeymoon voucher for the Montelucia Resort and Spa in Paradise Valley, AZ from InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, a Hammary Furniture entertainment console from Macys Wedding & Gift Registry, and a 40 high-definition television set from Brides.com. The total prize package is valued at $10,249.00 USD. There will also be three runner-up prizes awarded, based on vote counts: 1st runner up will receive a $500.00 Macys gift card, and the 2nd and 3rd runners-up will each receive $250.00 Macys gift cards. Why should I vote for Marvin? Besides the fact that I think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, Marvin is a generally great guy. He has a kind spirit and heart and is a hard-working man. He is a wonderful fiance, son, brother and friend. Not only has he loved me beyond my faults and flaws, he has shown me what real love is all about. I think Marvin deserves this title because he is everything I ever dreamed of finding in a spouse, at the exact time I wasn't expecting to find him! While the title and prize would be nice, the experience of pulling our family and friends together for a common cause (supporting Marvin!) is also thrilling to us!! What can I do? Voting for the contest starts March 2, 2009. To help Marvin pass on to the top 8 finalists we need your help! You are only allowed to vote ONCE per round (see voting rounds below), but we encourage you to pass this along to ANY and EVERYONE you know! True, they might not know us, but we know people who know us (and our love) can be our biggest sellers! Where do I go to vote? Log onto: www.brides.com/groomoftheyear on March 2-March 8 and VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! Is there anything else I can do? Yes! Please spread the word to everyone you know! Also, I've attached some flyers (designed by my fabulous cousin, Shannon) that will help remind everyone who we are and WHAT we need help on. Feel free to print these out, stick them on cars, tell neighbors and just SPREAD THE WORD! The winner will be announced on Monday, March 30, 2009 (time TBD). www.brides.com/groomoftheyear We have no words for how much your support means to us. I'm sure there will be plenty of other great grooms in the contest, but we need your help to let people realize that Marvin is the BEST groom! Please spread the word!! THANKS IN ADVANCE! Marvin & Ebonee |
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02/13/2009
  Checklist Ran Ranew Ron Ranew Ron Ranew     |
Misc.
Checkin' things off!
As you read this, you'll be happy to know that Mister Mr. and I are slowly checking down our list of things that need to be done/booked a head of time! Yay!
Here's our list of things we've secured/finalized our decision on: Wedding Coordinator- Yay! Both of us had priorities, when it came to the wedding, and hiring a wedding coordinator (actually a Day of Coordiantor- cause I have everything else under control) was my numero uno priority. I did NOT want to be stressed on my wedding day. Nope. We've gone with a start-up business, consisting of two sisters (Holly and Jessica) who have been planning weddings for about 3 years. We met with them last weekend and LOVED their energy, ideas and pricing! Plus they love that I'm budget-friendly! Videographer- We've decided to go with Cassie Henderson, an award-winning videographer who is passionate about her work! Cassie primarily does movies, but is trying something new this year and beyond and is getting into wedding videography. I'm SOOOOO excited about this aspect. Even if we go with her most expensive package (which Mister Mr. is kind-of against, but I love), we'll only be shelling out $450. Yipppeee! She is way within our budget and is an exceptional person! I can't wait! Photographer- This was Mister Mr's number one priority. He loves photography. We decided to go with Ron Ranew, of Coffee Table Photo Book photography. We met with him last night and, to say his work is amazing would an understatement. He is really flexible and has been shooting for many, man years. If we're able to pay him off as soon as we sign the contract he will take 10% off, dropping our price so low that I could scream! Here are some examples of his work (mind you, this doesn't do his work any justice)! I think, all in all, we're doing pretty good. I'm a firm believer that the earlier you book things, the better. With all of our vendors so far, we've been able to negotiate or get lower rates, simply because we're booking a year and some change (13 months, actually) ahead of time. Alright. I've got to jet! CIAO, Ebonee Monique |
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02/10/2009
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Transportation
I'm riding...but how?
Okay. I figure someone can lend some advice or insight into something I'm thinking about.
How does wedding day transportation generally work? Let's say FH and I are staying in the same hotel (different wings)the night before and day of wedding as we get ready and won't be seeing each other until I walk down the aisle. I realize FH and his groomsmen have to get to the venue seperately from me and me and my girls will arrive just before I walk down the aisle. Does this mean we would rent two sepearte vehicles for the day? One for FH and the groomsmen and one for me and my girls- and then at the end of the night we'd take one of the cars back to the hotel and the bridal party would take the other car back to their hotels? I'm just confused about this and know someone can shed some light on what they think. Sorry if I'm talking in circles. Clearly this is my mind on stress. LMAO! How are you handling tranportation? |
eboneemonique
| 2 | years since wedding |
Ebonee
Marvin
Mar 05, 2010
Tallahassee,
Florida,
United States
The Retreat at Bradley's Pond
The Retreat at Bradley's Pond
TBA
Black
Chic and elegant. We're relatively low-key, so we like clean lines, simple colors and an elegant presentation. Our colors will be a turqoise/aqua (not Tiffany blue...lol) and a black and white damask.
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