This is shinedeza4now's Red Wedding!

Laur & I have a bunch of kids that we absolutely love, so we want to honor them on our wedding day too... so we've booked another room at Swan-E-Set, rented a jumpy castle and are going to hire babysitters so that after all the kids throw pedals of roses down the aisle and watch me walk on 'em, they can head down to their own party and remember The Mariano wedding as the awesomest one ever ;)

July 5, 2009 @ 3PM!!!

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our photographers rock! www.radstudioinc.com

it's an honor to have Ral & Danelle capture our day! thanks you two!

so... black roses and mini black cala lilies match my color theme.

I love freesias. I love yellow. i love white and red roses. i don't think i'll be having red roses though... so many gorgeous flowers to choose from... we'll see how this one goes.

Went Bridesmaid dress shopping with Joyce and Jean today. This also became the day that I changed my color from Claret to Bordeaux.

YELLOW SHOES BABY!!!

Love this idea!

I know I have May 17, 09 as our Wedding date, but that date is subject to change. Laurence and I have been discovering other beautiful places to get married at besides our original Swan-E-Set plan. So, sit back and enjoy this roller coaster ride of ours. There are so many factors to consider. Really, all I want, is to say my vows and mean it... like it was yesterday.

"Shake You Down", Gregory Abbott
"Pretty Girl", Jon B
"Everything", Michael Buble
"Save The Last Dance", Michael Buble
"Moses & Zapporah", Melissa Otto
"Like It Best When You're Next to Me", Melissa Otto
"You're Still The One", Brian Mcknight
"Back At One", Brian Mcknight
"My Life is In Your Hands"

The sisters, Jaden & Jewel will be marching with Joseph & Raniel. Joseph insists on being the Bible boy and has assigned Raniel aka. Luling, to be the Ring Bearer. I would like to include my nieces and nephews as well. I would like them to release the butterflies along the aisle or blow bubbles down it. I'm not sure yet, but I'm excited to pick out cute dresses for them. I know Jaden and Jewel love being little princesses.

So... my girls.
Rain & JSJ2C. Jean, Joyce, Joana, Charity & Lorraine.
They've been with me through everything- especially Rain. I shall continue this blog after exams~ way too much to say. love you ladies!

I never wore jewelry before my E-ring, so even the woman at Tiffany's was surprised that Laur got me the Ribbon Ring; I went from nada to this gorgeous symbol of our love :) The truth is, I can't believe Laurence invested in it! I wake up every morning and am blown away at the realization of how honored I am that I'm with Laur. When I look at the ring on my finger, I am reminded that there is a God that wants to fulfill my every and deepest desires (Psalm 104:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart). It isn't in the ring itself, but in how it symbolizes the time, hard earned work and money my H2B prioritized into making me feel on top of the world. Laurence goes above and beyond anything I deserve. I am forever grateful... shoot... I LOVE MY MAN!

~ The luckiest Shine in the world.