This is owenisawesome's Chocolate Wedding!

my baby boy started school this week! Here is my son doing the walk down the aisle all by himself and he even went first with a smile and walked at a slow pace like we taught him! He is my Owen is awesome!

I am going to post a few pics to give you anidea of the perfect day I had! There were definitely a few bumps in the road that weekend buti t turned out to be memorable for all. We picked up relative's from the airport Friday night. Packed up 3 cars on Saturday and drove 3 hours To Huntsville. Got our rooms at the Delta Grandview and a number of people including myself were unhappy with the rooms. No time for me to complain because I was trying to get ready for our 5pm rehearsal. Broke a gel nail, no makeup bag and watching a 4 year old held me back a bit. Rehearsal went well!

Rehearsal dinner was awesome but I think staff at every venue were a little on edge this weekend because it turned to be a great weather weekend and everyone was busy. Lots of pics and lots of happy tears already!

Went back to our teeny room and put together favor boxes, candy buffet jars, reservation tags and some other stuff. drank some wine with the wedding party and crashed. Good sleep actually!

Dave got up and golfed on site with his boys while I tried to fix the nail and pack for a room change.

We changed rooms to a gorgeous spacious lake view suite and then we headed down to the venue. Worst nightmare! the area we were to set in was a mess, and still had previous days wedding guests having brunch! Lost my composure and complained even more than when I broke my nail on their garbage bin, crappy room and service.

I had to only half set up my venue and then leave to get ready while staff and the boys finished. I was late to walk down the aisle because the BM dress ripped oalong the zipper and I knocked the middle out of my Moms wrist corsage (glued with nail glue back in). Dave's 22 yr old cousin from Scotland almost broke his ankle playing basketball but he ended up having a patially torn ligament(he was in and out of the hospital in time for the wedding on crutches)

It looked great! Better than I imagined!

The flowers were gorgeous, the ceremony went flawless, the guests were happy (a little hot), the photographer amazing support, bar filled with ice cold beverages, blue sky, sparkling lake views, delicious food, great service, unforgettable night!

the only advice I would give Brides with small children is to hire a sitter to watch over their child because they get so excited and are all over the place and no one person is ever watching out for them! Everyone wants to have fun so itis well wrth the money! I didn't and I now regret not doing it because Owen was off to the pool by himself, took a tumble, not enough food or water and sleeping by 9:30pm. I would have felt more at ease if I had a designated sitter from outside the guests to look out for his best interests!

You will be the happiest bridesw on earth on your special days no matter what!

I promise I will post, post, post!

I have everyone in a spot finally! This chart gives me and everyone else my visions for the evening!

I will take photos of everything before the big day and then it in the big day!

Today I picked up the rest of the seating stones, rhinestones, kiddies toys and games, glow sticks and bracelets, ribbon, bubbles and basket, candy bags

I also had my final dress fitting and brought it to my parents house

I sill need:
Fabric for DIY Card box DONE
nailsDONE
hair DONE
toiletriesDONE
lingerieDONE
gift bags for wedding partyDONE
poem for boys framesDONE
flip flops for galsDONE
head table decorDONE
cardsDONE
1 jar and candyDONE
storage bins to transpot it all DONE
pack it up! DONE
set the rehearsal menus and inform everyone of times!DONE
Mom's giftsDONE
3 more parasols

When you plan an outdoor ceremony you always imagine it sunny and bright! Today I had to make emergency arrangements but the weather so far shows clear skies and 23 as the high!

As the day draws closer and we have soooo much to do still I look to other brides who have inspired my wedding! My year has been a whirl wind of fun and excitement and to think that the most exciting day of all is so close it is almost sad! The preparation was so much fun! Each week someone else has their special day and I think about how great it was to have the opportunity to talk to all of you about our weddings, vent about our frustrations and share our ideas! I knew that the ladies would listen over anyone else! So here is my tribute to the beautiful brides I have followed for months! You all looked beautiful!

My wedding shower was a water softener Shower! We have been together for 10 years so we have everything you would get at a traditional shower. Here is a pic of me with my bridesmaid and a friend! It was a beautiful day and lots of friends and family! Soon I will have clear glasses in my cabinets as well! Thanks everyone!

Here is an idea I got from Benix and Co. for a great no fuss centre piece! It is a battery operated fountain with LED light in the candle. All we have to do is put in the batteries and 8 oz. of water and off I go! What do you think? These are wind and child proof so there is no worries and I could use less worries that's for sure. Only $12 at benix and on-line they were $30US

Well our rocks made into candle holders was a bust! Drilling holes into rocks is not as easy as it sounds! So, we are going with the traditional vase candle flower thing. I did find a great idea from a bride in the chocolate group that I think will be cute and inexpensive.

Now I just have to find the items at low cost because I am out of $

I am not having a honeymoon immediately after the wedding. I am a little sad! We have family coming from overseas and our son will be starting JK the following week. We didn't even discuss it, it was like we both knew that it would be impossible. I am kind of sad though because I will miss out on that time just with him and I haven't been away in years!

So what is the consensus? How many are wearing a veil and what is the most popular length?

I found a great site for brides jewellery! You can mix and match and customize. I wanted something non traditional for me and more traditional for the girls and I got everything I wanted. Northern Star Bridal Jewellery. She even offeres free shipping if order is over $250! check it out

I have got to cover the banquet chairs and i think most people have to because they just don't match! I have a quote for 3.50 each and I will need about 60! WOW Hopefully that includes the sash but I think that is an extra $1. I might have a problem with the fact that the website listed closed for Sunday's!

I love these pinwheels in the color green! Where would you find them? I was thinking of a little kit at each childs spot or with the escort cards full of games and books and crayons! Any other unique ideas are appreciated

I am trying to organize the photos I would like to be done after the ceremony to keep the time down in between ceremony and reception! The guests are going straight from ceremony to reception with no break because we are in the same spot so I would like to spend my time with our photographer efficiently.

I noticed in the last martha stewart weddings she has a photographers photo checklist and I thought that was great to have

Not sure who had this on their post but I am glad they did! my previous hair style has been crushed due to an over anxious hair cut! So this works for the new do

Never thought I would say this but I am actually excited to go there this weekend! You ladies have inspired me to do some stuff on my own and I was amazed at the online selection! I am sure I am in trouble once I get there!

Some DIY's i have been inspired to do

Card Box -done almost
Letter Decor -got it need another base
Escort cards with stones -got stones and pen to test on
maybe tags and labels -nope
guest signing frame -got it
reserved signs for ceremony -got it just need to finish it

need favor boxes and I got an example to try!

We are trying to decide on the activities during the day for our guys! Our ceremony is @ 4:30pm so that there is no rush for anyone driving to the resort area the day of! What should the guys do that won't tire them out or give them an opportunity to get liquored up? Golf is an option since they are all golfers and the area is full of courses!

So the reality sets in as those cute little cards come back! So much still to do but I got a flat on the way to work today so here I am stuck at home thinking about all the stuff to do!

By the way these signs are so cute

I love this idea because it will match the natural theme

Update*******No worries about it being a tedious job, I only need about 60ish and I have help!


Here are the stones I want to use and I found this great artificial grass set up in a basket to set the stones in for the guests to find their name! The paper with the name and stone adhered to it my be my back up plan.

Our centre pieces ar large rocks from the muskoka area and we are having holes drilled into the rock large enough to sit tealights and a single chocolate mini gerber!

Long term Resident of Muskoka! Creates ceremonies that are unique!

Toss up again about what to do for jewellery! Do I wait till I get me dress or go for what I like?

My fiance wants it down because I work in a gym and always have it in a ponytail! I want it some what up because It will be hot!

We are at a loss for a gift to give at the rehearsal party? Do you give them their gift then? We thought a flask would be great only to learn that they already had one. What do you think?

Now I have discovered that this is a touchy subject for some but I am wearing flats! These are some discoveries! I am thinking ballet for ceremony and flips for reception! The brown were my favorite but way too expesive on ebay

I was thinking of a putting tee??? I am not creative so I am looking forward to your ideas!

I asked for the world and I got it! I think he may still be paying for it! Regardless, I loved it the moment I found it in the store 2 years before he propsed. By that tim e it was a surprise because i had completely forgotten the details. I am forever getting compliments

I think I will go with the frame because our wedding is so small their will be plenty of room!