This is shawna's Blue Wedding!

My family was pretty laid back during the planning process and then the 30 day mark passed and my Mom was a tear filled, ball fest and Dave's Mom was worried about every little detail.

Thanks for all your love,help and continuous support! XOXOXOXO

When you're the oldest out of 6 brothers and 1 sister your best men are like the older brother figures.
My husband has known these guys since he was playing cowboys vs indians. 26 years and counting.

These men are the best of the best and a girl couldn't ask for anymore.

Dave and I are looking forward to growning old, sharing life's experiences and babysitting exchanges with these men for many more years to come.

OUR CAKE TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL!!

A 4 TIER WITH 4 FLAVOURS! TOP TO BOTTOM-MARBLE, VANIELLA WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES, PLAIN VANIELLA AND FINALLY CHOCOLATE.

OUR GUESTS LOVED IT!

WE TOOK HOME OUR TOP LAYER TO CUT ON OUR 1ST ANNIVERSARY AND IT WENT FREEZER BURNT, NOW WHAT'S FOR DESSERT?

Blue Hawaiian receipe
Scale ingredients to servings
1 oz light rum
1 cherry
2 oz pineapple juice
1 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
1 oz cream of coconut
1 slice pineapple

Blend light rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut with one cup ice in an electric blender at high speed. Pour contents into a highball glass. Decorate with the slice of pineapple and a cherry.

WHAT A NIGHTMARE!!!!

I HAD SPENT MY BACHELORETTE NIGHT PUTTING THESE TOGETHER BY MYSELF! MY WEDDING PARTY WAS TOO BUSY DRINKING TO EVEN ASK IF I NEEDED HELP!

THIS WAS THE BIGGEST D.I.Y TASK AND THE MOST HEADACHE! BUT I COULDN'T HAVE BEEN HAPPIER WITH THE FINAL PRODUCT. I DID IT!

I DID 6 LEAVES WHICH PROVIDED MY GUESTS WITH AN ORDER OF CEREMONY, WHO WAS INVOLVED AND AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIBUTE TO MY NANA AND PAPA WHO PASSED AWAY IN 2003 BUT WHO WERE THERE IN SPIRIT.

I RECOMMEND THAT IF THIS IS A PROJECT YOU WANT TO DO, YOU RECRUIT YOUR PEOPLE TO HELP. YOU'LL UNDERSTAND JUST HOW MUCH WORK IT IS. (OVER 500 PCS)

I've been sent a floral genius! AND The BEST In laws a girl could ask for!!!

As part of our gift my 2nd Mother ( M.I.L) went to our florist and inquired as to ALL of the items I originally wanted for my vision AND she got all of it!!!
The pew bows, Floral arrangements, Columns, Candelabras with roses, the works! Thanks, MA!

PROBLEM SOLVED!

F.Y.I- To all of you brides looking for the PERFECT Reception hall, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!

ALL INCLUSIVE vs DO IT YOURSELF?? Which hall is best for you??

When we signed up for the Olympia it was clearly the perfect fit for us and when we went to sign and review the contract it had stated exactly which items would be INCLUDED in our package.

What I mean by this is....The Flambe show that's usually offered with the dessert buffet was originally included in our final cost per plate.... HOWEVER, Feb 28/08 a wedding guest complained about this feature and the fire chief had to ban the use of the flambe show all together.

We are still being made to pay the original price HOWEVER, they have tried to make it up by UPGRADING their dessert table.

SAVING TONS OF $$$$$ compared to the other halls we looked at. (40+ Halls.)

THEY'RE ALL SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!
BLUE ONES, WHITE ONES, YELLOW ONES!! STILETTO, WEDGE, CHUNK, PLATFORM??? WHAT IS A GIRL TO DO???

She is to go downtown Toronto on Orfis Rd / Dufferin where ALL the best outlet stores are found! Dave and I will be taking a trip down on the weekend to investigate.

I LOVE M.A.C!!

WE WENT TO LIMERIDGE MALL IN HAMILTON. THE STAFF WERE AWESOME AND VERY PROFESSIONAL!

My one bridesmaid never wears make up and she looked so beautiful and natural. SHE LOVED IT TOO AND NOW DOES HER MAKEUP LIKE THAT WHEN WE GO OUT.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LEAVING YOUR MAKEUP TASK TO THESE PROFESSIONALS BECAUSE THEY CLEARLY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING.

Unlike the gorgeous Alfred Angelo dresses featured to my Left, I had to settle with last minutes.....

My MOH will be walking down the isle in a Darker royal blue, fitted, floor length, halter dress with mermaid tail to the side and Blue sparkle shimmer. ( Mari Posa, Center Mall )

MY BM's will be taking their steps down the isle in a floor length, spaghetti strap, Navy and baby blue dress with an empire waist. Picture this...A baby blue satin dress with a sheer navy blue overlay. ( Navy blue is in the shape of an A-Therefore it doesn't cover all of the baby blue. Sears )