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01/23/2009
Invitation #2
Invitation #1
Invitation #2
Invitation #1Invitation #2
  
Wedding Invitation
Time 2 Prep! Reminder 2 Me On Invites!





OMG! It's creeping up on me!

REPOSTED 2 Remind Myself:
Have to send these out by March 10th for a proper head count through R.S.V.P. Deadline for R.S.V.P's is April 2, 2009.

01/22/2009
Kids R.S.V.P.
Kids R.s.vp.
Beginning kids, rsvp
Kids R.S.V.P.
Kids R.s.vp.Beginning kids, rsvpKids R.S.V.P.
  
DIY Wedding
Here R The Kids R.S.V.P. Cards 6/$1.00





I couldn't resist these at the $Dollar Store. 6/$1.00. I'm not using the bottom part at all, because the real invites have nicer R.S.V.P.'s with it. So I'm just using the blank.

Well here are my Kids R.S.V.P. cards that I will be sending along with the invitations and adult R.S.V.P. cards. I'm trying to really express about the importance of R.S.V.P.ing with our friends and family. I tried to make it look really exciting and inviting for the adults to want to fill out and return for the festivities at the reception.

I expressed that there will be a "Kids Zone Area"! Check them out, ladies?

Pic#1 Beginning Process
Pic#2 & 3 Close Up

UPDATED: 1/23/09
Answer to the Kid's R.S.V.P. I'm sending them out along with the whole package invitations to their parents. I'm going to use the extra envelopes and address the children: "Especially For You, Kiddies" They will feel special, just knowing that they're invited.
01/22/2009
Rhonda's DIY Menus
Rhonda's DIY Menus
  
DIY Wedding
Still Working On Our Menus! Another 30 2 Go





Getting them together! They are so pretty in person. The light reflects off the bling rim on the menus.

Pic #1 is all the menus
Pic #2 Are the ones with extra bling for the family table
Pic #3 Are for all the guests attending

All the menus will be placed on each plate, with the homemade wedding cake cookies on a saucer to the side.


01/22/2009
Bowtie pasta
Bowtie pasta
Ragu-Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Bowtie pastaRagu-Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  
DIY Wedding
Purchased My Bowtie Pasta & Roasted Parmesan Sauce



Since we'll be making 20 lbs. of Pasta Milano for the reception, I'm glad I purchased the Bowtie Pasta and Chessy Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sauce today. I couldn't pass up the opportunity for $1.23lb for the Bowties and I bought 1/2 (10 jars)of the amount needed for the sauce at $1.53/ea. A little at a time ladies, we don't want to go broke during the process?

Got that out of the way... Whoohooo!

UPDATED: 1/24/09
Bought 4 more jars of Ragu and 4 more lbs. of Bowties

Still need more: 6 more Ragu jars
01/21/2009
teacher
teacher
  
Wedding Invitation
I Can't B-lieve It! Our Middle School Teacher Is Attending!





One of my girlfriends talked me into opening a Facebook account. I did it a couple of days ago! WOW! All my middle, high school and college friends have been hitting me left and right. It's a good thing.

This is the most funniest thing! Rod and I had the same English-History class in the 7th and 8th grade and Mr. Preminger was our teacher. He remembers us quite well, believe it or not? LOL He remembered removing my hubby's hat a few times and that we were good students. Isn't that funny? WOW 25 years later? AMAZING!

A SPECIAL TABLE FOR EHS!
We have also invited some of our high school Alumnis to the reception too, even though we have kept in touch with about 15 of them. So many memories...we were on the track team (hurdles & pole vault) and Rod was also Band Major...LOL

A lot of them can't believe we tied the knot.
01/21/2009
drama
drama
  
Drama Is Now Over!
No More Drama...And Thanks 2 All!
Thanks ladies for giving me encouraging words from last Friday's post about my dad. You guys are truly amazing especially with the Psalm 27:10...
"Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will take care of me." I've prayed on it and prayed on it...

Thank you all!

My dad called me today and expressed that he talked to wicked ole stepmother about her waving act to me and my husband and said, "That she did wave." HUH!

BULL@#$T! I told dad that, I have a witness and that is my hubby Rod. Rod expreinced the same thing when he walked dad outside that day. What ever...I told dad that, "I am done and if he wants to stay there with that EVIL BATOLAX, go on ahead. I have a choice and not dealing with it!"

You know guys, I love him dearly, but it's been a ruff 22 years since my grandmother died. I've been on my own ever since grandma left this world. Now that me and hubby are celebrating the 10th Anniversary in 99 days, we are moving on. I did tell my father to keep me posted on his progress with the prostate cancer. I'm done! Finished! KaPut!
venting, done
01/21/2009
Take 2
Take 2
Take 2 again
Take 2Take 2 again
  
Camera Picture Frames
Take 2 Frames: Couldn't Resist 2 Add These...



This is part II of yesterdays post. I bought a set of 2 silver photo frames for .99 at the wonderul .99 cent store. These cute 2.5 x 3 frames are perfect for the opposite side of the guests table where the disposable cameras will be placed.

LOVE IT!
01/20/2009
Blue Changed My Mind! Purchased These Frames 2day, 2/1.00!
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Blue Changed My Mind! Purchased These Frames 2day, 2/1.00!Blue Changed My Mind! Purchased These Frames 2day, 2/1.00!
  
Changed My Mind!
Purchased These Frames 2day, 2/1.00!




I went to the .99 cent store today for something and look at what came jumping off the shelf into my basket! I couldn't resist 2/.99 cents. (4 x 6)

I thought, this would look much better with the silver writing for the buffet table in front of the chaffer dishes. I was right!

The other frames 5 blogs below will go on the tables for regarding the Coffee and Tea station.

01/20/2009
obama
obama
  
You Will Dance Right Here..!
Click Here & Celebrate With Budget Queen!
Congrads Mr. President! He's is the coolest dancer! Makes me want to dance too!
01/20/2009
Blue OMG! 100 DAYS! Ok, Let Me Calm Down...100 DAYS & Counting!
100
  
OMG! 100 DAYS!
Ok, Let Me Calm Down...100 DAYS & Counting!





Wow, today marks the day of history in the making!

Much to do, but I'm not panicking! Still waiting on the decision on the CA State Budget regarding IOU's for tax refunds. Hopefully NOT! Messing with my money now...

I'm still pacing myself all the way from here on. One thing at a time, ladies. (SMILE)

Need to tidy things up of all the DIY projects started.
Menus, Programs, Invitations

Odd and ends of payments for:
Hubby's Tux & Shoes
1 Flowergirl Dress & 2 Shoes
Reception Hall
Cake 1/2 payment
DJ
Decisions on Chair Covers or Netting
Champagne
Tiffany Punch Ingrediants

April Month
Food & Wedding Cookies
Menu Selections:
Meat & Cheese Tiered Trays
Fried Onion Loaves

Pasta Milano
Citrus Garden Salad, (with Raspberry-Walnut, Ranch, Olive Oil-Vinegarrette)
Garlic-Cheese Breadsticks in Garlic Butter

Kid Selections
Mini Hamburgers
Macaroni & Cheese
Salad (above)

Drinks
Tiffany (La-Ro) Punch, Flavored Sparkling Juices, Melot & Champange

rodrhonda4ever

4 years since wedding
LaRhonda (partyshakers.com)
Rodrick
May 01, 2009
N. Highlands, California, United States
10 Year Anniversary (Renewal of Wedding Vows)
Elks Lodge Vallejo, CA
Everyone at tables
Blue
10 Year Anniversary~May 1st! A budget of $2,000.00 for 70 guests! Look at my magic and ways of saving? Theme is Tiffany & Co. Colors: Tiffany Aqua, Platinum, diamond white. Renewing Vows, reception~dinner~dance on 23rd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOW: PLANNING 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY/RENEWALS 5/2014 NEW BLOG AT: Ourrenewalsagain at WBC and my website: www.WeddingBellTalk.com
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