http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya body{background-image:url(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/krystalsmith77/glamingyourphotos/bglitter.gif);}]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:36:13 PST en-us http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/20278 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/20278 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:25:00 PST I can care less of what she thinks... I'm just curious of what you ladies think.... My daughter is seeing her dad for the summer. Since he elected the extended visitation. I'm allowed to see her for 2 non consecutive weekends. Well my last weekend I had with her she told me his wife was saying it wasn't right for me to have a wedding. And I'm suppose to do what they did. And that was going to the court house... She was married previously as well. And had the whole 9 yard wedding thing... My ex and I didn't have a wedding... We drove 45 min. away to another state and infront of a justice of peace. I didn't have the luxury of my father walking me down the aisle. He didn't even ask my dad for my hand in marriage... My parents didn't come because they were against it. But I was young and stupid... Thought I would show them wrong... Oh how much I do regret that. But with Brandon, he wants my family to be involved. My parents lives 10 hours away from us and Brandon had them come down for the proposal. That meant a lot to them and me. So since this is his first marriage he wants a wedding. And my parents are willing to pay for it. My dad doesn't/wouldn't want it any other way...They love Brandon and knows he will be a good husband and a father... So do you ladies think its wrong for me to have a wedding? Do I get that 2nd chance? Thanks for the support ladies... I would address the issue to him but he has a mind of a 10 year old... Even though our relationship has passed he still makes the effort to make rude comments to me in emails... I can't have a normal relationship with him. Believe me I tried...

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/19941 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/19941 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:45:00 PST I'm curious to know... How many "Brides" on here lied about their actual wedding date to keep from "stalkers" I'm actually one of them. Not going to mention any names but there are a few that WE don't want showing up or ruining our day....

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/19733 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/19733 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:00:00 PST I saw this off of offbeatbride.com (Meagan & Nigel’s formal vintage diy wedding) I must say her wedding was gorgeous... They did the "water ceremony"... I never heard of this, but I thought if was unique... Colors and meanings she used: Red coloured water represting her, the feminine, Love, Passion & Determination. Blue coloured water representing him, the masculine, Stability, Loyalty & Trust. When mixed together it makes purple which is symbolic of Abundance and Success! Just thought that was beautiful... We plan on doing the sand ceremony and we're having our girls to join in on the unity fun as well =) What kind of unity are you planning to do?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/18033 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/18033 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:45:00 PST Well since our wedding is pushed to 2010. My FMIL is having issues with it. Her 30th anniversary will be the day after our wedding. The only reason we picked 2009 was to be married sooner but since my parents are paying for it all, they want us to have a better than just a nice wedding. So they want us to hold it off for another year. Which we don't have a problem with. But since its been brought up to his moms attention she kinda upset... She made it sound like it was her idea to have it 2009 so we won't interrupt her 30th in 2010. Brandon told me not to worry about it and his mom shouldn't be so selfish... I tried asking the change the date before hand but he wants that date. He wants to marry on the day he first fell in love with me and that was our first date... How can I make him change it after hearing that! Am I wrong to have it in 2010 knowing of his moms anniversary?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16969 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16969 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:16:00 PST Looking for cheap glassware for your guest... I found it, I think lol... I was going to go through invitationsbydawn.com but I'll be saving over $200 bucks if I go this route. Thought I would share with you ladies... http://www.discountmugs.com

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16855 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16855 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:55:00 PST Are you ladies going to dye your crinolines? I was thinking about doing this... But not sure on the color... My dress will be champange so should I go with a light brown? My colors are champange, chocolate brown and fuchsia. For right now I've decided to wear choco. brown pumps... So what do you ladies think?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16756 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16756 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:00:00 PST How well does your FH parents and your parents get along? Brandon's and my parents get along fine. They live 10 hrs away so we don't get to see them much as I want. But when we all get together... They have a good time and a good relationship.

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16579 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16579 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:43:00 PST I thought these would be cute gifts for the bridesmaids. Only problem I don't have updated pictures with my girls... =( Just thought I would share with you other ladies... http://www.bagettes.com/

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16468 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16468 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:18:00 PST I thought these Slimfast ads was cute... Thought I would share.... http://www.funatiq.com/funny-ads/slim-fast-ads/

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16419 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16419 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:13:00 PST What kind of flowers will you be using? I'm going with roses but I would love to add another flower. Maybe just to my bouquet.. But not sure what I want. My first choice was Calla lily... So I might go with that....

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16287 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16287 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:05:00 PST How early did you start planning? Originally my wedding was to be in 2009. So I started in late Feb. But now my wedding won't be until 2010... So I'm way to early lol. But I'm having way to much fun to stop =)

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16189 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16189 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:34:00 PST What will be your end of ceremony send off? Toss coloured confetti. A cascade of confetti can look beautiful. Unlike rice, confetti in many different colours and styles, such as snowflake confetti, word confetti and heart-shaped confetti. Throw rose petals. Put petals in pretty little envelopes or paper cones and have labels made saying "Please toss". Have your bridesmaids hand them out to guests as you leave. Blow bubbles. Blowing bubbles, instead of tossing tiny rice missiles, has become a popular send-off modern bridal couples. Decorate the bottles with you names and wedding date so they can double as wedding favours Release balloons. Have each guest release a helium balloon as you exit your wedding. Attach a card to the balloons with your wedding email address. Include a note asking the finder to let you know where the balloon ended up. Ring bells. Give your guests engraved silver bells to ring for the departure. Attach a poem to the bells to let everyone know what to do with them. You could write: "Ring this shiny wedding bell, to wish the happy couple well. And when the newlyweds depart, ringing echoes the joy in your heart. Pop party-poppers. Not only can you leave your wedding with a bang, but these gadgets also shoot out streamers, confetti or glitter. Get your guests to give the cord a yank as you hit the honeymoon trail and watch whatever's inside fly out. Wave handkerchiefs. Do a classic bon voyage with everyone waving their handkerchiefs at you. Have handkerchiefs made with your names and wedding date embroidered on them.

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16149 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16149 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:06:00 PST How many of you ladies uses and posts ideas that are from other brides? Do you give them credit or just don't care?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16047 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/16047 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:18:00 PST What time are you having your ceremony and reception? I'm still deciding on what time of the day to have ours.

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15936 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15936 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:32:00 PST What is the deal with auctioning off a bridal spot? I think its ridiculous... I saw a groomsman spot for $3000 on ebay! Everything is paid for other than the travel and lodging. I believe for that amount everything should be included... I can understand if its going to a good charity but $3000 come on. Charities would be happy for $500! And if you're so giving...all the money you recieve from guests should go to it as well. I would do it if it was a celebrity, but for ordinary joes heck no... There also was a bridesmaid spot for a couple who is paying for their wedding by themselves and needed the cash to help with the budget... I think that is just sad lol Get another job or something. The world has bigger problems to worry about... What do you ladies think about wedding spot auctions?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15874 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15874 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:01:00 PST Would DIY picture invitations be cheaper than purchasing through www.keepsakedesigns.net? I love the picture STD's and Invitations. At first I wanted the STD pictures. But the magnets I purchase are for business cards. I think the pictures would be too small for them. Soooo, from the help of "ALYBRAND" =) I thought the picture invitations would be great. I know I have over 600 days til the wedding but I think this will be a great start to find out what we actually want.... http://www.keepsakedesigns.net

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15792 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15792 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:38:00 PST Does any ladies out there know where I can find cheap wedding invitations? I've been searching but no luck =( Please let me know... Thanks

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15703 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15703 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:58:00 PST What is one thing that you would be afraid of to go wrong on your special day? I think mine would be my ex taking my daughter for that weekend... We don't have the normal every other weekend deal... He's in the military and we live 6 hours apart for now... So he pretty much can call anytime for any weekend

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15645 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15645 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:45:00 PST How many will be attending to your special day? I don't want more than 75 at mine... I have 90 to invite lol but I'm hoping for some to say no. Just to keep the cost down for my parents. And with the economy being so bad I hope it changes...

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15582 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15582 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:22:00 PST Not sure what we'll be going with. I personally like the Scrunchie and Wedding style. We'll see how it'll be once we pick out the right style of tux... What will be your FH style?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15507 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15507 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:23:00 PST We want our kiss to be different and memorable... We're thinking about the wraping his arms around me, dip me low and a passionate kiss... Nothing like a get a room kiss.. But a kiss that'll be fun... How will you kiss?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15425 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15425 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:41:00 PST How are you ladies handing out your wedding programs? Will you be placing them on the chairs? Will you have them all in a decorative box or basket for the guest to pick up themselves? Or will you have an usher to pass them out?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15342 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15342 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:03:00 PST Are you having a "offbeat" wedding? I ran by another wedding blog forum and saw some crazy weddings thats being or been held around the world... Some looks great and some are just scary and makes question marks pop up... I was just curious what will make your wedding different from anybody elses?...

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15263 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15263 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:42:00 PST Is your day going to be covered? I was curious who's putting insurance on their wedding?

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15164 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15164 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:41:00 PST I ordered my place card/picture frames from Theknotshop.com. They were on sale from $2.25 ~ $0.99! I loved them. But wasn't sure on the quality... I thought they would be the cheap pewter metal and cheap plastic picture covering... I believe it took 3 weeks to get my order in. But that was because of our mailing address being messed up and customer service didn't understand... Once I got them in I was excited. The metal wasn't cheap at all and the picture plastic cover... well, was glass... Very nice... Was well worth $0.99! lol...

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15069 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15069 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:32:00 PST Well, tried out my DIY programs... I think they turned out okay. Brandon is happy with them. I made different styles for him to pick from... And he went with this... It has the flip style in the middle for the ceremony and thank you... So I'm happy...

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15011 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/15011 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:12:00 PST Well, we'll be using table names instead of the numbers... But instead of using cards I want to use standing woodend letters. I really love the candy buffet letters that some of the ladies are using. But I'm not having one and I want to put it in our wedding so I thought this would be a good way of doing it... What are you ladies using? Table Names or Table Numbers? ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/14879 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/14879 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:12:00 PST I thought I would share this site with you ladies... I think the flip flops are cute. Some would be a cute DIY project... enjoy! www.sillysandals.com ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/14814 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/14814 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:36:00 PST I wouldn't do this but its neat in a way... Here’s the ultimate DIY wedding bouquet idea: as your guests enter your ceremony venue, give each of them a flower. Or you could even ask each guest to bring a flower as their gift! Then, when you walk to the altar, you can stop to collect a flower from each guest … assembling your community bouquet as you go. This gives you an awesome opportunity to acknowledge and involve each guest .

]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/14765 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/junieya/milestones/14765 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:48:00 PST Still looking for the right garter and bouquet toss? Here's 22 different ideas... 1)Toss both Garter and Bouquet at the same time. 2) Place or pin a $10 or $20 bill in or on the garter to "Sweeten the pot". Play the theme to "The Apprentice". You get to know who your greedy friends are when you do this. 3) Blindfold the groom - The Bridesmaids then all show their legs and the groom must guess the right leg before removing the garter. Individuals other than the "bridesmaids" may be used (i.e. grandma, best-man... well, you get the idea). 4) Blindfold the Garter catcher and then he must put the garter on the bouquet catcher's leg and/or guess the right person as well. 5) The groom tosses his "Little Black Book" instead of the garter (Stating he will no longer need it). 6) "Mining For Gold" -The groom (before he starts to take off the garter) is handed a "Miner's Hat with Working Light" (stating that it is dark under the full length dress). This works best with a full length white dress. The light will make the dress glow and everyone can see the light move throughout the dress (but nothing else). 7) Balloon Garter Drop - This works best in a facility with high ceilings. Decorators take a large balloon and fill it with several smaller balloons. One of the smaller balloons holds the garter. The larger balloon makes a nice decoration as well. The groom then takes a long pole with a pin on the end and breaks the larger balloon. All the smaller balloons fall to the ground and the bachelors have to search for and break the smaller containing the garter. 8) Black Garter Toss - This definitely must be planned with me before the event. If you do not have a lot of single friends or do not wish to embarrass anyone, this may be an alternate to the garter toss. Your MC (yours truly) invites the groom to the dance floor. Then, I call all the married men to the floor. The groom tosses the garter to the married men. At this point, I tell the "catcher" that the garter may be placed on his wife's leg...in the privacy of their home/room. The Bride invites a special friend to the floor and gives her the bouquet. 9) Garter Gag - This must be preplanned with me before the event (preferably several weeks before the event). The Catcher of the Bouquet sits in a chair on the center of the dance floor... as the catcher of the garter (standing in front of the catcher of the bouquet) is blind folded, we then swap the catcher of the bouquet in the chair with a gentleman (the hairier the legs the better)... We then explain to the catcher of the garter that he will be required to put the garter on "HER" leg... The higher he goes, the more fun the Bride and Groom will have on their honeymoon (the more money they'll make in a lifetime, the more children they'll have...just to name a few more). 10) Bride presents the Bouquet. When you don't expect too many single people to attend your reception, or if you just don't want to put anyone on the spot, it's okay to just "present" your bouquet to anyone you wish; like a friend or someone you really appreciate. Perhaps someone newly engage OR...See the next suggestion... 11) Invite all the married women to the floor. Then start eliminating them by asking "all the women married one year or less step to the edge of the dance floor" and so on until there is only one woman left (the bride stays on the floor the whole time). Find out how long she has been married and hand her the bouquet. 12) The bride stands in the middle of the floor and is blindfolded. The single ladies make a circle around her. The bride spins in one direction and the ladies rotate around her in the opposite directions. When the music stops everyone stops moving and the one the bride is facing is the one to get the bouquet. 13) The "Mary Poppins" Trick - In the movie "Mary Poppins," the main character astounds the children in her care by pulling OVERSIZED items out of her satchel. You can do this too, quite easily, using a chair that has a cloth covering it all around (backed up against a well-clothed table) so that the audience won't be able to see your pre-arranged accomplice feeding the Groom hilariously over-sized items thru the Bride's legs, such as a beach ball, toaster, deck umbrella, golf clubs, an old boy friend (or celebrity, if you know one). No audience can contain themselves for such an event...Guaranteed! 14) Want to involve children? Have a "Teddy Bear Toss" before the "Main Toss". 15) The EXPLODING Bouquet - No, it doesn't really "explode", but if you don't want to toss a bouquet to only one person, how about tossing an "MIRV"? [MIRV is a missile with multiple warheads]. No...I'm NOT a war-monger. I mean...Toss a bouquet that will break into 4 to 6 smaller bouquets! BOOM!! 16) Bouquet & Garter Switch - Switch EVERYTHING! Have the Bride remove the garter from the GROOM'S leg! Have her toss it to the single ladies! Have the GROOM toss the bouquet to the single men! 17) You don't even need to stop the dancing! - Sometimes, when the dance floor is full, it becomes a drag to stop it for a bouquet/garter toss...So why do that? Just toss the bouquet and garter into a fully involved dance floor! 18) Subtract part(s) of the Bouquet / Garter Event - Parts of this past-time can be too racy for some people (especially if good ol' Father O'Brien is in attendance). So...Pull out the parts you don't want. It's OK! It's not uncommon to skip the Garter Removal (for instance) Although, you can still toss it. 19) Make Him Dance First - The Groom will be required to do a sexy dance before he can remove the garter. 20) Use the Best Man as a chair for the Bride - For the Garter Removal, have the Bride sit on the Best Man as a "Human Chair"; He can either "get down on all fours", or the Bride can sit on his knee. 21) The "Trekker's" Removal - Don't be afraid to "boldly go where no man has gone before!" The Groom walks in dressed as Captain "You-Know-Who" as the theme is blaring...He takes out his "tricorder" to scan his new bride before removing the garter. Afterwards, everyone lives long and prospers! Naturally, this is suggested only for those that are popularly (and proudly) known to be "Trekkies" or Sci-Fi geeks. 22) Play "Pass the Shaker". Have the single men pass along the pepper shaker while the music plays. When the music stops, the man holding the shaker will be awarded the garter.

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