This is scheri's Chocolate Wedding!

So I came on today to get as many views as I could on the August brides of WBC. Fantastic ladies.

What have I been up to well here is the newest endeavor. Yes I am type "a" and always busy!

So I miss my blog. I miss the drama, action, love, sex and DIY projects. I miss my friends and fellow brides

Been busy with my latest project. Mighty Mutts a off leash small and toy breed dog group. It's been so successful. We were the winning team that raised the most money for the Humane Society. What a great group of friends and I only just met them (3) months ago.

here is a link to an article in our paper

http://www.meetup.com/mighty-mutts

I keep busy with work, dogs and my family. Brian and I are going to get away with the dogs camping for our anniversary and my 50 something birthday.

So what do you think you will miss the most?

So ladies what's new?

OMG how could I play catch up on all you brides I was watching.

Okay who is Married now?

Babies? Any baby news?

Me well I am busy with my (4) new puppies. Yes I am crazy...needed something else to organize.

Checkout my other website

http://www.meetup.com/mighty-mutts

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Do any of you ladies collect Barbie's.

I found these great pictures of Barbie I thought I would share.

In choosing a tuxedo or suit for that special day, at least as important as rolling with the latest trends is choosing a style and cut that suits your shape. Here’s some tips to help you choose your perfect jacket.

Tails: As long as you have longer legs in proportion to the rest of your body, this highly formal choice will be a fantastic look. If you don’t, the strong break between the front and back of this tuxedo can be unflattering on short or round men.

Cutaway: Also known as a morning coat, this style with its swallowtail lines looks good on just about anyone, but it’s especially useful for creating a look of height on shorter men.

Single Breasted (Three-or Four-Button): The unbroken line and slim fit of these high-buttoning jackets look terrific on tall, slimmer men, but thicker-chested guys should avoid as they may look as if they've been stuffed inside them.

Single-Breasted (One- or Two-Button):This most classic jacket style, looks great on nearly every body shape. Two-button is better for taller men, one-button on shorter ones. Why? It’s all about clever optics: more shirt showing means a longer visual line, making the man in the jacket look taller. Generally, for both jackets and vests, the higher the buttons the narrower and taller the guy should be.

Double-Breasted: Traditionally, if you’re short or stout you’d be told to stay far away from these boxy jackets. Actually, a double-breasted jacket can do a great job tactfully hiding some things you’d prefer not to show – especially now that fitted double-breasted styles are more common.

Any brides planning on dressing their dogs for your wedding?

Invitation for a Sunset Beach Wedding

As the Sun sets on the Sea
Jules and Myra will exchange wedding vows
on
(Time and Date)
at
______ Beach, ______
Your presence is requested for the Wedding Ceremony and the Reception that will follow immediately afterwards.


Invitation for a Seaside Wedding

Joyful as the Waves,
Deep as the sea,
Eternal as the sky,
Our love was meant to be.
We request the honor of your presence to the wedding of _______
on Saturday, 29th of September, 2006 at 3 p.m.
Where the Sun meets the Sand
(address)

Hi Ladies,

Thought I would do a post on postage required for your wedding invitations or save the dates.

Invitations designs vary, and so does the amount of postage required
Factors that could increase your postage costs include:

Size: Oversized or irregular shaped invitations may cost more. The farther your envelope deviates from the conventional rectangular shape, the greater your chance of paying more postage.

Thickness: Invitations with many inserts or with embellishments such as bows or ribbons may require additional postage. Also, make sure your RSVP cards are thick enough - as a rule of thumb, if your assembled envelope is as thick as an index card, then it will pass.

Weight: Invitations made with thick card stock, or that are filled with inserts may be heavier than the standard 30g, which would require additional postage.

Lettermail Prices
Effective January 14, 2008
PRICE PER ITEM
BASIC LETTERMAIL Up to 30g Over 30g up to 50g
Standard (S/L) $0.52

OTHER LETTERMAIL 51 g Up to 100g Over 100g up to 200g Over 200g up to 500g
Non-standard and Oversize (O/S) $1.15 $1.92 $2.65


When to mail the invitations

Timing is everything! Here are some ways to make sure your guests receive their invitations with ample time to reply:

Send out invitations 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding date
Mail invitations being sent within Canada 2 to 4 days before the desired arrival date
Mail invitations being sent to remote areas of Canada, U.S. or International destinations even earlier

For those who are looking for some really pretty stamps to be released this year check out the "Rhododendrons" stamp to be released on March 3, 2009 or perhaps the "Celebration" stamp which was released in January.

Canada Post Release Date – March 3, 2009
RHODODENDRONS
Though rhododendron is Greek for “red tree,” its clusters
of vibrant bell-shaped flowers are commonly found
in magenta, purple, pink and white shades, marked
with speckles and splashes of colour


Canada Post Release – January 2009
Celebration
This domestic rate stamp will be a perfect
complement
to many of life’s joyful celebrations, including weddings,
anniversaries and graduations. The stamp will be available
in a booklet of 10.


Just remember to take one complete invitation to your local postage office to be weighed and confirm postage required. BEFORE you purchase your postage.

I used Canada Post Picture Postage for our wedding invitations (it's more expensive) but I have been to many people homes and guess what? yes they have kept the entire invitation including the outer envelope because it had our engagement photo.

Try a site search scheri invitation stamps

Yes. I have a chance to get a male Papillon for a companion for my long-haired Chihuahua Pax.

Okay am I taking on too much? Pax is doing really well at his Puppy Obedience and will be finished level one mid February...then on to next level.

Do I get another puppy? I will then have to have the Pap in Puppy Obedience one evening and Pax the next evening.....then it's all the at home time I will need to put into keeping up the training.

The Papillon would be a perfect fit for Agility Training...and that would be another evening.

Yes I work from home but I still have a home to keep, and Husband and extended family.........what to do

I can pick-up the new puppy mid February he will be (12) weeks old ad Pax will be (26) weeks old.

Here is thew little devil......cute baby...thinking about calling him Kosmos. What would you do?

Hi ladies,

I hope you all are enjoying the wedding planning. Just remember that the devil is in the details.

Brian and I enjoyed our first Christmas as Husband and Wife.

And we decided on a name for our new puppy. Sir Joseph Paxton or Pax.

I will be checking back on you all but it's going to take some time.

Cool Treat
End your wedding reception with a fancy cupcake made of ice cream!

Complete your big day with a treat that’ll have your guests asking for more. This lavender and green tea ice cream cupcake from Cupcake Bakeshop by Chockylit (cupcakeblog.com) is a delicious, cool alternative to the traditional wedding cake. If you’re not a big green tea fan (or if green doesn’t fit your colour scheme!) simply ask your caterer to switch the ice cream flavour to plain vanilla and have them add food colouring to fit your theme. This sweet site is also stocked with over 80 creative cupcake recipes—perfect if you’re a DIY bride.

check out recipes at cupcakeblog.com

In July, just before the wedding we made the hardest decision. We had our wonderful long-haired Chihuahua Litt’l Miz Dinah Mite put to sleep. We called her Dinah. We had her for over 19 years and we all miss her.

Since that time I have been in contact with breeders and have been thinking about getting either another Chihuahua or a Papillion.

Well here is a picture of a long-haired Chihuahua male puppy that Brian and I are going to see tonight.

He’s now twelve weeks old and we can bring him to our home.

What would you call him? What would you use for a Registered Name?

What a beautiful idea for a Bride instead of a bouquet.

Can you imagine a silk fan with shades of red and pink roses.

Melanie this is a FANTASTIC idea!

Some of the pictures I liked and saved.

Thought I would share some of the green things I have saved.

Thought I would post some of my favorite things I have collected over the last six months.

another

Okay I finally figured out how to create a collage.

Fun

Honest opinion. Well do we really want an honest opinion?

I think NOT. I think that if I do not have something constructive or positive to say they I don’t post at all.

To tight, to short, to cheap, to small, to fat, to big and to tall.

Don’t want to offend someone.

It’s like when you see your best friend’s man all over another woman in a restaurant …do you tell her? Nope. Not if you want to continue the friendship. See because he has the inside track and will spin a tale of how you were seeing things or perhaps making it up. Jealous. Now what does the girl friend do but cut you off. Yup has too cause you are a constant reminder of just how much of a fool she is.

So do we really want honest…honestly?

Thought I would share some strange wedding cake pictures I found.

Now what can you say?

Travel Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
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This information is current as of today, Fri Oct 17 11:18:57 2008.

Mexico

October 14, 2008


This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. It replaces the Travel Alert for Mexico dated April 14, 2008, and expires on April 14, 2009.

While millions of U.S. Citizens safely visit Mexico each year, including thousands who cross the land border every day for study, tourism or business, increased levels of violence make it imperative that travelers understand the risks of travel to Mexico, how best to avoid dangerous situations, and whom to contact if one is a victim of crime. Common-sense precautions, such as visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas, avoiding areas where prostitution and drug dealing might occur, and exercising prudence in where one visits during the evening hours and at night, can help ensure that travel to Mexico is safe and enjoyable.

Violence Along the U.S. - Mexico Border

Mexican drug cartels are engaged in an increasingly violent fight for control of narcotics trafficking routes along the U.S. - Mexico border in an apparent response to the Government of Mexico’s initiatives to crack down on narco-trafficking organizations. In order to combat violence, the government of Mexico has deployed military troops in various parts of the country. U.S. citizens should cooperate fully with official checkpoints when traveling on Mexican highways.

Some recent Mexican army and police confrontations with drug cartels have taken on the characteristics of small-unit combat, with cartels employing automatic weapons and, on occasion, grenades. Firefights have taken place in many towns and cities across Mexico but particularly in northern Mexico, including Tijuana, Chihuahua City and Ciudad Juarez. The situation in northern Mexico remains fluid; the location and timing of future armed engagements cannot be predicted.

A number of areas along the border are experiencing rapid growth in the rates of many types of crime. More than 1,600 cars were reportedly stolen in Ciudad Juarez in the month of July 2008, and bank robberies there are up dramatically. Rates for robberies, homicides, petty thefts, and carjackings have all increased over the last year across Mexico generally, with notable spikes in Tijuana and northern Baja California. Cuidad Juarez, Tijuana, and Nogales are among the cities which have recently experienced public shootouts during daylight hours in shopping centers and other public venues. Criminals have followed and harassed U.S. citizens traveling in their vehicles in border areas including Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, Tijuana, and along Route 15 between Nogales and Hermosillo.

The situation in Ciudad Juarez is of special concern. Mexican authorities report that more than 1,000 people have been killed there this year. U.S. citizens should pay close attention to their surroundings while traveling in Ciudad Juarez, avoid isolated locations during late night and early morning hours, and remain alert to news reports. A recent series of muggings near the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez has targeted applicants for U.S. visas. Visa and other service seekers visiting the Consulate are encouraged to make provisions to pay for those services with something other than cash.

U.S. citizens are urged to be alert to safety and security concerns when visiting the border region. Criminals are armed with a wide array of sophisticated weapons. In some cases, assailants have worn full or partial police or military uniforms and have used vehicles that resemble police vehicles. While most of the crime victims are Mexican citizens, the uncertain security situation poses risks for U.S. citizens as well.U.S. citizen victims of crime in Mexico are urged to contact the consular section of the nearest U.S. consulate or Embassy for advice and assistance. Contact information is provided at the end of this message.

Crime and Violence Throughout Mexico

While the largest increase in violence has occurred near the U.S. border, U.S. citizens traveling elsewhere in Mexico should also exercise caution in unfamiliar areas and be aware of their surroundings at all times. Mexican and foreign bystanders have been injured or killed in some violent attacks, demonstrating the heightened risk in public places. In recent years, dozens of U.S. citizens have been kidnapped across Mexico and many cases remain unresolved. U.S. citizens who believe they are being targeted for kidnapping or other crimes should notify Mexican officials and the nearest American consulate or the Embassy as soon as possible. U.S. citizens should make every attempt to travel on main roads during daylight hours, particularly the toll (“cuota”) roads, which are generally more secure. U.S. citizens are encouraged to stay in well-known tourist destinations and tourist areas of the cities with more adequate security, and provide an itinerary to a friend or family member not traveling with them. U.S. citizens should avoid traveling alone, and should carry a GSM-enabled cell phone that functions internationally. Refrain from displaying expensive-looking jewelry, large amounts of money, or other valuable items.

Demonstrations and Large Public Gatherings

Demonstrations occur frequently throughout Mexico and usually are peaceful. However, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate to violence unexpectedly. People have died during violent demonstrations, including an American citizen who was killed in Oaxaca in 2006. During demonstrations or law enforcement operations, U.S. citizens are advised to remain in their homes or hotels, avoid large crowds, and avoid the downtown and surrounding areas. Since the timing and routes of scheduled marches and demonstrations are always subject to change, U.S. citizens should monitor local media sources for new developments and exercise extreme caution while within the vicinity of protests. The Mexican Constitution prohibits political activities by foreigners, and such actions may result in detention and/or deportation. Therefore, U.S. citizens are advised to avoid participating in demonstrations or other activities that might be deemed political by Mexican authorities. In a recent incident, a Mexican Independence Day celebration was the target of a violent attack. As is always the case in any large gathering, U.S. citizens should remain alert to their surroundings.

I have a crazy collection of nails. I go twice a month to have my nails done.

I just download a picture of what I want into my ipod and off I go.

So are you more conscious of your hands now that you a wearing an engagement ring?

What are you going to do for you wedding day?

How many Brides are checking with Etiquette book or books? What book?

Emily Posts Wedding Etiquette 4th Edition

The New Book of Wedding Etiquette – by Kim Shaw

How important is it to you to follow Etiquette?

Have you used a website like http://www.topweddingquestions.com

Some Examples

Never mention gifts (gift choices or gift registry) on the invitation.

To publicize your registry information uses a wedding website or ‘word of mouth.’
The one exception is the bridal shower invitation - list it there.

Ask for cash gifts or gift certificates by ‘word of mouth’ and your wedding website only.

But, it's always best to allow the guest to select the gift they want to give.

Honeymoon registries are appropriate as wedding gifts - not as shower gifts since the shower is a party specifically based on the opening of gifts. Don’t give a gift that cannot be opened and shown and admired by shower guests..

Do not use any of the gifts until after a wedding. All gifts, even shower gifts, must be returned if the wedding is cancelled or annulled before living together as a married couple.

Gift giving for vow renewal or reaffirmation ceremonies is not expected, but is a nice gesture. Life style gifts are perfect for the reaffirmation, or for the encore bride.
Certificates to a spa or a favorite restaurant
Vacation package
A night in a nice lodge

I have not posted a picture of my beautiful rings.

I love my eternity band. Some days my fibromyalgia is so bad I can only wear my band.

I thought I would update my make-up post but was to hard as I could not tell if I had posted the picture back in May or not.

So here they all are. Enjoy.

So ladies I thought this might be interesting.

Ladies 19 - 23, 24 - 29, 30 – 35, 36 – 41, 42 – 47, 48 – 54, 55- 60, 61 – 71

Fiancé. How old is your man?

I would bet the average female age is 24 - 29 with the average age of the males about the same.

Just got my new Canadian Gardening Fall magazine. This picture caught my eye. Beautiful.

Are any of you October brides using pumpkins? What a great idea to cut costs.

It was brought to my attention that I did not post any of the Bridal Party pictures.

Sorry…

They have a sale up to 50% off on all 2008 gowns.

10% off on 2009 Wedding Dress orders

Just BEWARE of Edmonton employee and part-time seamstress Pauline Anderson.

Had alterations done on my Sophia Tolli dress $750.00 and had to take to Lana at Ellana Bridals to have fixed. Machine sewn on (12) appliques and they looked like shit!