Red
Orange
Blue
Green
Purple
Pink
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
White
|
11/20/2008
 madbride |
Ask a Question
Just realised Im not a
So I was thinking am I really such a "different" bride?
I didnt/dont have any - * engagement party * engagement photos * bridal shower * gift registry * my flowergirls arent carrying flowers * my bridesmaids arent carrying bouquets * the groomsmen wont have boutainneries * not having a wedding cake as such (have a topper but its not a normal wedding cake everyone else seems to have) If my birdcage veil that I bought for my dress doesnt go on the day then I will have, wait for it....... * no veil My sister (MOH) also made a major f**k up today and text me (by mistake) to tell me she is having a "surprise 'me' party" for me on Fri 12 Dec......I text her back asking her if she knew she text me the message she nearly died. Its the thought that counts I think a 'me' party is where everyone brings you a gift for your honeymoon....but I guess just a little frustrated as that was the only thing she has done in the whole duration of wedding period, its 10 weeks away and I dont want to sound ungrateful because Im not but its like between the lot of them they couldnt organise a piss up in brewery. Also pissed off because I asked the wedding co-ordinator in JULY to see if she could get a certain photographer for my wedding she said she would. I contacted that photographer last night and she was never asked to do it. So now I dont have the photographer I wanted so pissed off as her packages start from $4,000 up wards her "associate" starts at $2,000 but I dont have that money our photos are meant to be included in our package. That was the ONE thing I wanted to spend good money on was photography and where the hell am I meant to pull that money from? We have to pay the trav agent 9,500 this weekend that isnt even the extras to pay the hotel yet. Another stressful day! I have so much to do and only 10 weeks to go! Freaking out! Those useless travel agents assholes rang 5 times today to let me know the balance was due to be paid this weekend when they havent contacted me for the whole year and all they did was mess up EVERYTHING. They decided to email me a list yesterday of legal requirements which have some things they never told me about from day one which I could have done by now. As the time seems to get closer I am getting more and more nervous really am afraid I wont be able to enjoy my stay in Mexico due to being so anxious.I also read that the majority of the justice of peace are really inpersonal and rush the whole process of ceremony to 10-15 mins as they do this several times a day and that was also another worry that it would be really impersonal, that if I wanted to incorporate any vows or anything else that I am better off doing it when the justice of peace is finished, hello? what the f**k do I have an officiant for if someone else is going to have to (namely a guest of ours) get up and talk us through the ceremony we would like to do afterwards...so sad, pissed, anxious and annoyed right now. |
|
11/18/2008
 leona lewis |
Video
OMG! Leona Lewis new song goosebump worthy!
I watched this on Sat night oh my god this girl gives me goosebumps this cover of Snow Patrol "Run" is absolutely breathtaking. She performed it on X Factor in the UK on Saturday night. The 2nd video is just of the song on its own as its kinda hard to hear at the beginning on the X factor (1st video)
I love it! |
|
11/17/2008
 pics_cancun |
The top 10 honeymoon destinations
Polls are in...
Davids Bridal with their partner Liberty Travel present their top ten honeymoon destinations, after polling hundreds of thousands Liberty Travel honeymooners, here are the top 10 most wanted honeymoon destinations for post-wedding bliss.
10. Honolulu, Hawaii 9. Las Vegas, Nevada 8. Orlando, Florida 7. Tahiti 6. Bora Bora 5. Nassau, Bahamas 4. St. Lucia And the top three are..... 3. Maui, Hawaii With its vibrant sunsets and candy colored rainbows, Maui is truly a stunning and romantic destination. Beyond the beauty is all the excitement that comes with Maui, humpback whale watching, hiking over black lava rock, or see the island from a birds eye view from a helicopter ride... 2. Jamaica From the tops of the tallest mountains to the depths of the deep blue sea, Jamaica is as breathtaking as it is exciting. Diversity is a theme in Jamaica that can be witnessed in the local culture, cuisine and so much more. 1. Cancun & Riviera Maya, Mexico Some of the most gorgeous beaches plus some of the hottest party spots make these two favored destinations in Mexico the number one requested location for Liberty Travel's honeymooners..... Woo-woo good news for me as we (FH, I and our 2 girls plus 48 others) are travellng from Ireland to Cancun in Feb to get married and spend 14 nights........ Where are you going? |
|
11/15/2008
 My little Minnie Mouse at Halloween I cant even walk in these boots mom Posing on her bouncing castle for her party in Sept At her 1st birthday party in Sept     |
Thank god
My baby is walking!
Yay at 14 months she (Harley) is walking so happy for her, proud of her and delighted that she will be able to hold her own and walk up the aisle by the time the wedding comes around in about 12 wks time! Wow where has time gone? Just wanted to share it is kinda wedding related as she is a flowergirl but it is a proud mommy moment too....thank you to all of you who took the time out to comment on my wedding dress I really appreciate those of you who really supported me and were there for me. It means alot. Thankyou.
|
|
11/12/2008
 My daughter Shea modelling her dress - the sash looks alot darker purple than it is The look over the shoulder giving us the back of the dress My sis (MOH) modelling her dress Hand on hip pose Love this dress (lovin the jeans she is rockin underneath LOL)      |
Dresses are in!
Come take a look!
These are proper pictures of the bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses also bought online, they are beautiful the pics dont do them justice really. My sister (MOH) bought my a digital camera and printer today there is no stopping me now! I dont know myself!
I found these dresses on bestbridalprices.com and then I asked marisanicolebridal.com for a quote which was cheaper and as she was so nice to deal with I went with her for everything so glad I did. |
|
11/12/2008
 (1) Dress as it falls (2) View of the back of the dress (3) Holding the hip bit in a little (apologies for look on face didnt think she was photogr me!) (4) Buttons go all the way to the end (5) Shoes (6) Top half of back of dress (7) Brooch detail (8) Still holding the hip bit in (9) Full length Pic I saw in magazine The veil I have which looks really delicate and may not be enough for the understated dress? Best pic of my shoes             |
Wedding Dress
I got it PLEASE tell me what you think!
Well for those of you who might not be aware I bought everything online. I got my dress, veil and shoes, my 3 bridesmaids dresses and their shoes and 2 flowergirl dresses. Along with all my centerpieces, favors, guestbook, table runners, candles, disposable bling cameras, placecards, wedding guest bags.........you get the picture...
Anyway I received my dress yesterday was a bit nervous as I never tried on ANY dresses, none at all. I saw this dress fell in love got measured and ordered it. It has a slight a-line which I want to take in slightly and is a bit big on bust area as Ive lost a little weight so just have to get it altered. So here are the pics let me know what you think. I also got a birdcage veil but..........it looks really delicate when I put on in comparison to the dress which is quite understated I think I need a bold veil or something. I know Ive no make up or my hair isnt done but I think on the day if Im not feeling the veil Im going with a flower in my hair (updo) if the weather is very fine and no wind whatsoever I may opt for the hair down but thats a big if...... I know some of you were quite anxious to see the dress from me buying online but I must tell you the lady I dealt with was an absolute dream from beginning to finish and I would recommend her to everyone. She made my life so much easier and was so easy to contact and help me make choices nothing was ever too much for her. www.marisanicolebridal.com - she does 40% less than retail price if you even email her and ask for a quote it will be worth it ladies I am telling you she could save you a hell of a lot of money! PLEASE let me know what you think I really want to know your thoughts as you have all been with me every step of the way and I specifically took pics for you guys to see! Please check out my flower girl and bridesmaid dresses that I will post (above) also so you can see the other dresses I got! |
|
11/11/2008
 The 7 dwarfs Have 3 of these frames May use this one on the cake table not sure yet Purple frame Our actual Beach reception but with 7 tables and all the decorative flags and lights under tables etc      |
Ask a Question
Any ideas of what to name 7 tables?
So I am aiming to have 7 large round tables at the beach reception. I initially wanted to name them instead of number them and still do really. Im just stuck on what to call them I would like something funny or really good. I can hardly do the 7 dwarfs and have some people sit at "dopey" and not take it personally LOL but something like 7 wonders of the world or 7 things to make a good marriage work - any ideas - any 7 specific things out there that I havent thought of? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! I am going to put the names in different purple frames then, will attach pics of some so you get the idea! Let me know what you think!
|
|
11/10/2008
 contemporary-sky-lantern-crowd-display |
Not jumping on bandwagon but....
I do love the sky lanterns since
***UPDATE - Resort wont let me do this so sad.............. I have been researching this and really would love to do it, for any of you who know me and are familiar with my blog you know with me getting married and having reception on the beach this would be ideal. I have wanted to do this for months but in the run up to the wedding and the whole fiasco of having to go to the US to get my wedding stuff etc.. and lots of other little stresses I just never got around to researching it. I have now however my only concern now is whether or not the resort would approve of us setting these off even though they are made of rice paper and are biodegradable, and I will only be letting 50 go, they only go up so far and light for 10 mins and with us being right on the coast they would in all likelihood end up going to sea. Still not sure if the resort would let me do this though and it will take up to 6 weeks for a reply from them there. So I wonder then would I get them in time? Whats a girl to do I think it would really make the day though and be such a beautiful thing to do. Everyone write a message on their lantern and let it go altogether. I originally wanted to do this years ago when I saw the movie "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio when they all did it........do I take a chance and get them? In all honesty I dont have that kind of money to be throwing away in the run up to Christmas as it is, its stressing me out I have sooo much left to do and we are leaving 4 wks after Christmas so I am stressed out again at the moment. Let me know your thoughts! |
|
11/10/2008
 2007-09-02 (052) |
The rose ceremony
Idea given to me courtesy of 304jami74
"The Rose Ceremony is simple yet profoundly moving. The bride and groom exchange two red roses, symbolizing the giving and receiving of their love for each other throughout their entire married life. The Rose Ceremony also conveys how to use the rose and its symbolism in difficult times in order to forgive each other.
"Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings - which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect; and a public showing of your commitment to each other. You now have what remains the most honorable title which may exist between a man and a woman - the title of "husband" and "wife." For your first gift as husband and wife, that gift will be a single rose. In the past, the rose was considered a symbol of love and a single rose always meant only one thing - it meant the words "I love you." So it is appropriate that for your first gift - as husband and wife - that gift would be a single rose. Please exchange your first gift as husband and wife. In some ways it seems like you have not done anything at all. Just a moment ago you were holding one small rose - and now you are holding one small rose. In some ways, a marriage ceremony is like this. In some ways, tomorrow is going to seem no different than yesterday. But in fact today, just now, you both have given and received one of the most valuable and precious gifts of life - one I hope you always remember - the gift of true and abiding love within the devotion of marriage. _________ and _____________, I would ask that where ever you make your home in the future - whether it be a large and elegant home - or a small and graceful one - that you both pick one very special location for roses; so that on each anniversary of this truly wonderful occasion you both may take a rose to that spot both as a recommitment to your marriage - and a recommitment that THIS will be a marriage based upon love. In every marriage there are times where it is difficult to find the right words. It is easiest to hurt who we most love. It is easiest to be most hurt by who we most love. It might be difficult some time to words to say "I am sorry" or "I forgive you"; "I need you" or "I am hurting". If this should happen, if you simply can not find these words, leave a rose at that spot which both of you have selected - for that rose than says what matters most of all and should overpower all other things and all other words. That rose says the words: "I still love you." The other should accept this rose for the words which cannot be found, and remember the love and hope that you both share today. __________ and ________, if there is anything you remember of this marriage ceremony, it is that it was love that brought you here today, it is only love which can make it a glorious union, and it is by love which your marriage shall endure." |
|
11/08/2008
 Tigger & Slash Hells Angel & Snow White An Oompa Loompa Oompa Loompas, Batman & Snow White Batman & Snow White again Batman trying his luck with Snow White Zorro, Batman, Snow White & Amy Winehouse (my sister and MOH) 301685287a9365488677l 304111782a9324394981l 304111782a9324399099l 2 Oompas and Hells Angel Slash Would he put his tongue away Amy Winehouse Eddie flashing and our prince Hells Angel & Dorothy from Wizard of the Oz 3 Oompa Loompas Bumble Bee and prisoner Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hells Angel & Hank Stone Cold is after insulting Dorothy Amy Winehouse and our bee Slash and Flash have gone to the trampoline Wonder Woman has arrived We hit the pub (only some of us and I dont know who the 2 in the masks are) Slash is wearing Amy Winehouse's hair                          |
Snow White pics are in.....
and thankyou for recent help!
Hey ladies, here are some pics of the infamous snow white outfit although Ive yet to find a full length shot! I also want to thank you for the comments and advice on my last post about my cold feet dilemma, I want to stress though that I love my FH with all my heart and I would never stray or anything like that. I am really looking forward to my wedding and I think it was nerves really amongst everything else and one of those days but thanks again for keeping me sane and commenting without judgement I appreciate it.
|
|
11/05/2008
 cold feet |
Ask a Question
Am I getting cold feet?
I feel really strange, before I start I love my Fh with all my heart but I dont know where all these other feelings have come from or how it started. Am I getting cold feet as the day is approaching and therefore these are kick starting other emotions? Im not sure, I cant sleep I feel like Im going crazy......Im having dreams that Im having flings with our male friends, find myself kinda fantasising about other people which I know is wrong and I dont need anyone to tell me that. I dont know whats wrong with me. I think since Ive lost weight and look and feel better that our male friends are being kinda flirty with me or something if that makes sense. For over a year I was out of the social scene as I was so sick with my pregnancy and then after I didnt feel the best about myself. We are the "party" couple and felt really cut off during this period as we didnt see anyone when we weren't out and about but now we're back in the swing of it. I also think half of it is because I feel like FH doesnt make an effort with his appearance with me which in a way bugs me. I bust my ass to lose weight and when we go out I make this effort and get ready and not let him see me until I am ready to get his reaction which normally works too but at the end of the day it would be nice if he did this too. Its like he doesnt care or something I dont know all I know is that I feel like Im cracking up and now I feel like one or 2 of our close male friends are weird with me in a way I dont know its hard to explain but I just feel so confused and not myself at the moment. I cant sleep at all Im not getting to sleep til about 4am tossing and turning and then when I do sleep I dream about being in relationships with other people. Even my ex (my eldest daughters dad) is all nicey pie and flirty with me which is very strange as we tend to want to strangle each other at the best of times. I invited him to the party we are having when we get back (I am close to his mom and his brothers one of them are the groomsmen as he is FH best friend - confused?) and he says, he doesnt know if he could go as he doesnt know how he would feel about it, if he'd be upset etc.. sob story bull. I feel like Im losing my mind. I dont know why Im posting this as it makes little or no sense to me as Im writing this but I need to vent and get it off my chest to lighten the load at the moment. Help.
|
|
10/30/2008
 Feb bride |
Ask a Question
Any Feb brides out there?
Just wanted to double check what other Feb brides there are on WBC so I can double check I am on top of everything or if there is anything else I need to do? My date is 5 Feb 2009 whats yours?
|
|
10/30/2008
 Cool cake very Marie Antoinette looking Photo cake For the chocolate lover First black wedding cake Ive ever seen I think     |
Cake
First of a kind I've seen
Thought these were worth sharing, definitely a change from the norm!
|
|
10/30/2008
 Purple & white cala More cala Nice purple mix Im sure these are silk I hate the white around these but I love the flowers Orchids Silk flowers Butterfly bouquet jewelry Gorgeous bouquet Bouquet holder bouquet holder swarovski if money was no option            |
Ask a Question
Bridal bouquet?
Which flowers do you like for my bouquet? I want the main color to be purple with some white in there somewhere or else go with a simple bouquet of purple tulips with a gorgeous white rhinestone stem wrap (see pics). Want to know which idea you like?
|
|
10/30/2008
 Black & purple silk rose bouquets purpleside Black on the side    |
Flowers
Black flowers anyone?
These are pretty cool, directed towards the goth bride but I dont consider myself goth and think these are pretty cool. They are silk painted roses with a 2 month creating time. Each bouquet costs $35 plus $10 shipping. Prices differ for multiple orders! You like?
|
|
10/30/2008
 White feather fan Give you an idea of size The bridesmaid dress Bridesmaid hair (minus the scarf & shades) Bridesmaid shoes Ceremony site - gazebo Or a bouquet of white tulips (my fav) in a purple stem wrap?        |
Ask a Question
Feather fans or bouquets?
This is the question, I am not really a huge lover of flowers (shock horror to the regular bride I know). This is me though. My bouquet is included however in my wedding package so I want a purple one with maybe a little white in it or white stem wrap (bridesmaids are wearing purple) and I wanted my bridesmaids to have either white bouquets with a little purple (or purple stem wrap) OR as I am incorporating feathers here and there I could give them white feather fans as pictured. What do you think? Its a destination wedding I will post the wedding ceremony site so you can get an overall feel of what I am going for so you know they are not having white feather fans in a church or anything like that. I am really undecided on this one. I am not sure if they would like it but it wouldnt kill them to hold it for a half hour or so for the ceremony anyways I have bought the dresses, shoes, jewelry, will be paying for hair & make up and a bouquet would be at least another $60-75 each at the resort depending on what I wanted I guess. So anyway I need your honest opinions please! THANKYOU! All honesty greatly appreciated!
|
|
10/30/2008
 INSPIRATION PIC you see where the moroccan lanterns run the length of the long table here with butterflies and votive candles here and there - thats the effect I want The moroccan lanterns which I have in large and medium sizes (with purple pillar candles inside) The mini lanterns (white) which I have was going to put 2 on each individual table along with everything else. My purple table runners which wont run the length of the round tables but I have 7 and they will run the length of a long table? The bling cameras for each table also The votive candles but mine are purple with purple candles My votive candle holders (Purple ones) These are my placecards (the white male ones and purple female ones) Where would I write names on these? any ideas? My purple personalised napkins (they look very dark in the pic bad quality picture) The white butterflies I have for tables (also have some purple) The beach where the reception is held Table set up (on a gloomy day) with the ROUND tables (will have purple bows on the chairs) A long table set up on the terrace (would this look good on the beach?) Another wedding reception being set up on the beach Beach reception at night with round tables (we have paid for the lights under the tables, the large lit flags surrounding tables also)                |
Ask a Question
Advice on tables PLEASE
Ok so I need help, for those of you who are familiar with me and my posts. You know that I am getting married and having the reception on the beach. I bought all the centerpieces (lanterns & candles etc..) myself and purple table runners etc..
My dilemma is the inspiration pic that I love (main pic) is taken from a very long table where the table runner and lanterns and candles run the length of the whole table (rather than on individual round tables) The tables on the beach however are round ones (also see pics). I tried the set up on a similar table (alot smaller at home) and it didnt really work for me. The table runner is going to be too short on those big circular tables and Im not sure if the resort would do the one long table on the beach as they normally set it up in such a way that people can dance in the middle with the tables surrounding the dance area. They do set a long table up in the terrace area (see pics) but I want the reception on the beach am not budging on that one. My thing is though with having a really long table will it be really impersonal and everyone be shouting for air - where would we (the bride & groom) sit then? Yet my centerpieces seem to work better on this kind of set up. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. Have attached pics so you can see what I mean.........Thanks (again!) On an individual table there would be 1 large & 1 medium moroccan lantern (with candle inside), 2 mini lanterns, 10 purple votive holders with candles, some butterflies & feathers on the lanterns, the cameras with camera scavenger hunt directions with feathers attached, the napkins (on plates) and the placecards (still not sure where to write the names here). I have put them all in the pics so you can see and wrote what the problem is underneath so you get where I am coming from! |
|
10/28/2008
 Me & my minnie mouse ears and dont forget the veil In Little Italy with my best friends (Bridesmaids) sister Ears and veil again trying to ignore my sister Dolls salon in American Girl Place the dolls getting their hair done Ive seen it all now Me & Minnie (my 1 year old is obsessed with Minne Mouse so had to take this pic and also pick her up a rather large Minnie from Santa ; ) its actually double her size cant wait to see her face Christmas morning!) Ny from plane NY from plane 2 Ny from plane 3         |
Photos from NY trip
You like my veil?
Had to post these just got them from my sisters camera - what do you think of my minnie mouse ears & veil? I got it for Cancun going to wear it at the hen/bachelerotte party (I was hungover possibly still drunk at time of purchase LOL)
|
|
10/28/2008
 6a00e551ae05e38834010535bc6174970c-800wi |
Woman advertises for husband
The cost? A cool $3 million
I've seen it all now! Taken from weddingchannel.com
Move over Match.com -- a single woman in New York City is raising funds to buy herself a Super Bowl TV ad to find a husband. The only flaw in her plan is she needs to raise $3 million -- and fast. Amy Borkowsky says she was "born single" in New York City, has had enough, and is determined to find "The One". Amy started a website asking for donations toward her goal of $3 million and offers a glimpse into her single life. The site includes a bio of the writer/comedian including her age (somewhere between "Carrie and Samantha"), her love life (she's had 19 passes this season), and her ideal man requirements ("a big brain, a good heart and a really annoying mother"). The hopeful bride decided the Super Bowl would be the best place to advertise herself due to a large male audience. "Dating is a numbers game," she tells the New York Post. "I need to reach a large pool of guys." Would you advertise yourself during the Super Bowl? Or did Amy totally fumble? |
|
10/27/2008
 The bridesmaids dress Bad quality pic - my sis MOH And again The flowergirl dress Bad quality pic - front of dress looks much darker than what it actually is The back The suit that the groom and groomsmen and fathers are wearing (minus the tie) James one of the groomsmen trying on the jacket of the suit Bridesmaid shoes 100 days           |
Drumroll please........
100 days to go!
Thought I would post pics of the dresses that I got I know alot of you were interested to know how they looked since I bought them online. My dress should be with me very shortly I cant wait for that! She said she should have it on Fri or Monday!
I absolutely LOVE all the girls dresses they are gorgeous and they love them. I will post the original pictures too so you can see for yourself. Apologies for the quality of the pics as they were taken with a phone. Dresses are beautiful as are the shoes. The sash on the flowergirls dress looks very dark its not that dark at all its a lovely purple. A little nervous about mine but I cant wait either! Excitement - only 3 months to go now! Cant believe it! Must do a mock of the table and what the centerpieces will look like with everything and will post that during the week! Its all becoming very real now! |
|
10/25/2008
 1232 |
Votes are in!
Snow White it is!
Its official bought it on ebay now lets hope it gets here in time from the US for Halloween on Friday! (to Ireland) We are throwing a fancy dress in our house it should be very funny will post pics - thanks for all the votes and help. FH is still on about the wonder woman boots but I love that snow white costume there are other snow white costumes which arent as good but that one well I love it. If anyone is interested let me know and I'll tell you where to find it ; ) thanks again ladies!
Now have to lay off the carbs for the week haha |
|
10/24/2008
 Wonder woman and "those" boots The sexy snow white minus the 7 dwarves!   |
Ask a Question
NWR: Which costume?
So my ladies I know you will help me out on this one. My FH has decided to throw a fancy dress costume party on halloween in our house? I found these two costumes and want to know which one you think is best. I did originally want to find a wonder woman one but this snow white one caught my eye. FH is just lovin' the wonder woman boots (but he doesnt have to wear them, and they are boot tops anyway! LOL) I know I will get the honest answers here so let me know what one you think is better?
One of my bm's is having an underlying competition with me (long story) but I feel like she is constantly trying to out do me or something like that and its my party and I'll cry if I want to LOL (I asked if I could borrow a costume she wore 2 years ago to my birthday and she keeps blowing me off......in other words she doesnt want me to wear it) so in spite I want to get another one (I know I sound about 12 but this is so petty like I just flew to the other side of the world to get stuff which included a dress and shoes for her (which I bought) and shit is my thanks!) So anyway back to the costume I want to look good and it be my two fingers to her and to also wow the FH ; ) kill two birds with one stone I'm all about that LOL |
|
10/24/2008
 Collected 2 bridesmaid dresses, my other NY bridesmaid has hers My black sweat suit It says "Mrs.......to be" on the back! He will die when he sees this the day we are travelling to Mexico My 2 flowergirls dresses are beautiful The Victorias Secrets Lace Bow Cheeky 2 Flip flop cushions for my girls, they collect really soft and different types of pillows on their beds! Some butterfly stickers for my bridesmaids scrapbooks The bridesmaids shoes My moms shoes My here comes the bride banner which my eldest daughter, who is 6 will carry up the aisle as a surprise for everyone The wings and wand, one daughter will wear one and one will have the other Butterfly hair clip for flowergirls The infamous HUGE colored sombreros which are our favors!! The lanterns on the tables - got 14 of those My team bride VS tank My he gives me butterflies tank (mine is in black) 3 photo frames for table names Flip flop pinata for the girls on the beach Games for the girls on the beach More games |