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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Bridal Shower

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Pictures are ready!!

Hey everyone, the pictures are here!! You can view (and order) at:

http://www.foxdigital.com/cgi-bin/tame/www.dinsmorestudio.com/login.tam?

The password is: 84693

Check 'em out!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Honeymoon

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

We're Back!

Yeah! Chris and I are back from our fabulous honeymoon in St. Lucia! I will be posting pictures of both the wedding and the honeymoon soon! Thank you, everyone, for your well wishes and love.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Bachelorette Party

Friday, October 10, 2008

In-Law Bridal Shower

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Meet the Bridesmaids

I guess I should say "meet the 'maids and 'matrons" because over half are married. In this blog I wanted to introduce you to each of the people in my bridal party. They are each from different walks in my life, from start to present. I tried to grab the one special friend from each major time in my life so far. So here goes:

Jennifer Walker is my Matron of Honor: She's also my sister! She's coming from Houston. She went to OU and got her masters degree at Colorado School of Mines. She just got married around last Christmas, where I was the MOH.
Sara Gayle is a Bridesmaid: She's from Talala, Oklahoma, and raises horses. We were roomies in college at OSU and have remained strong friends over time. I just attended her wedding July 19th of this year at the MOH. I see a pattern, but truely it's only those two.
Ara McCurry is a Bridesmaid: I have known her since before high school and we've lost and found each other multiple times over the years. She's the only bridesmaid that's available, so boy's watch out! She currently works at a newspaper for a place outside of Tulsa.
Heather Ward is a Bridesmaid: She also just got married... a little over a year ago. She's Chris' sister, and a great friend and has been a big help in this new place (Owasso). She also attended OSU.
Tracy Aksamit is my Flower Mistress: I know she's a bit old for a flower girl (she's a year older than me), but I really wanted to include her, and I couldn't go over the bridesmaid/groomsmen limit we'd set down. Tracy has been there for me thoughout college, and in spite of her now living all the way in Maryland, she makes great strides to keep us in contact. She's also single, but boys remember: I'm very protective of my girls!

The Bridesmaid Dresses are in!

Yeah! I'm so excitted to see what they look like! I know that sounds a bit weird but I ordered a custom color mix, so it's not something they've done before. I know they'll look great though! I just want to actually see them!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Bridezilla


Oye, I feel I've been having some Bridezilla moments. But don't worry, Chris is keeping me roped in. It's a good thing.

Monday, September 15, 2008

The Dress Is In!

Yeah! So exciting! The dress is finally in. I tried it on for a fitting, and it looks great! I'm so excited. I want to post a picture, but then again I want you to wait to see it till the day... so no pictures yet... sorry. :) I'm so excited about it! You guys will see it soon enough!
Next: shoes! Gotta get those shoes before the final fitting.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Oopsie! on Invitations


Just a slight correction

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Flowers

So I just ordered and paid for my flowers from RoseSource.com

We're using the following:

Cherry Brandy Roses

VooDoo Roses

Lina Roses

Cezanne Roses (only in bride and groom stuff)



And the filler is Yellow Asters.



I'm so excited! I saved a lot going through the website, instead of a local florest.
I can't wait to see them.

Friday, May 23, 2008

The Dress

I got the Dress! THE Dress! The dress of my dreams! It's georgous, it's beautiful, it's wonderful! There aren't enough adjectives to describe it! I love it! I don't like that it's expensive, but other than that... It's perfect!!! It's the Maggie Sottero Tuscana I've been looking for. I was so surprised anyone had it. Mom, MOm-in-law, and I went around to a place Patty knew of that she thought might have it, and **wala!** they did! But it's a good thing we decided to shop around, because Patty knew of this other place which was where Heather had gotten all her prom dresses at. We went there and they had the REAL verson we were looking for. It's the full couture verson: longer train, 3-D lace, better beading, etc. That and they were cheaper... well, they were about the same price given the upgrade. But they would have been cheaper if the other store had tried to sell me the right verson! So we went with the second store. They were way cool about everything. I'm so excited to get it in!!! But it won't be until the end of September :( Oye. I'll just have to wait... but not as long as you! :)

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Dear Reader;

How do I break this to you? I guess like a bandaide: Chris and I got married already (April 25th). We had a quick and quiet wedding in Alabama with the Justice of the Peace (a Judge) in his chambers with only him, us, and both sets of our parents. Alabama doesn't require a blood test, so that's nice.
After that we had a quiet dinner with some of our closest ASF friends at a little Italian resturaunt. It was on the last day we'd be in Alabama, so it was also like saying "goodbye" to everyone. Chris and I just wanted something small, because we're still doing the big wedding in October... so don't worry. The chapel wedding is still going on as planned. I know there were some concerns there, especially since we were away on a honeymoon and everything and unable to be contacted. But no worries! October goes on as planned!

Friday, April 25, 2008

Tea Time at High Noon

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

The Wife's Bill of Rights

by Jill Adler

Preamble:
We, the wives of America, love being married to the husbands of America. We know we have our faults, but with our ever-morphing roles these days, there's a lot of pressure on us to be superhuman. We care for our families, manage the home, keep ourselves attractive, and even bring home our shares of the bacon. We know we sometimes lash out, but we really do want to "live happily ever after" with you. Our mutual acknowledgement of these amendments can go a long way toward achieving that.

Amendment I
We have the right to dislike your buddies.
We know it's important for you to have your guy friends, but you should know by now that we're not turned on by your stories of the good old days at college, your sexual exploits, or which relief pitcher the Red Sox should trade. Disappear for a while and be boys—it's OK, go chug beer and high-five—but please don't expect us to be happy when your friends come over and put their feet on our coffee tables or leave their beer cans on the floor.

Amendment II
We have the right to experience PMS in all its glory.
Either give us our space or accept the consequences. We know it's unfair, but some of us just can't rein it in. You knew that before you married us. We may shout, cry, belittle, act irrationally. It lasts a few days each month, so please deal with it. Or even better: Bring home dinner, clear the dishes, and give us a big hug.

Amendment III
We have the right to demand you finish a household job.
We're not your mothers, and we loathe having to act like them. If you wash the dishes, do them all and clean the sink, too. Don't just bag the trash, take it outside to the bin. If you start a load of laundry, put it in the dryer and fold it too. We don't like nagging any more than you like hearing it.

Amendment IV
We have the right to an honest answer to "What's wrong?"
We admit guilt in this area too, but "Nothing" says nothing. If we ask, it's not because we're trying to make casual conversation. It's because we love you and need an honest answer. If there truly is nothing wrong, then ask why we think otherwise. Yes, this could open a can of worms, but remember when we dated and talked about everything?

Amendment V
We have the right to keep our secrets.
Not marriage-ending ones, just small secrets we choose to hide from others. If we don't want to speak our age or share our true hair color or reveal the cheesy TV shows we watch in private, it's not your place to reveal them to our friends, your business partners, or your ex-girlfriends/wives. We're not asking you to lie for us, but we would appreciate your discretion.

Amendment VI
We have the right to clean air.
You may think it's funny, masculine, or natural to pass gas anywhere and anytime you please, but when the smell drives us to gag, it's uncool. There is something inherently wrong in the relationship if you must walk over to us and fart, or if you intentionally set a bad example for the kids. We fart too, but we do so discreetly for a reason. You may not like our potpourri and scented candles, but they're infinitely better than toxic and flammable methane.

Amendment VII
We have the right to keep and bear tons of girly bathroom products.
You have your tools; so do we. These items are expensive and to be used sparingly. It brings no joy to see our $15 bath bar shrunk down to the size of a quarter after two passes on your chest and legs.

Amendment VIII
We have the right to speak to our girlfriends every day.
About whatever we want, whenever we want. Please don't eavesdrop or criticize. We know you're not that interested in gossip or psycho-analytical interpretations of why some people do what they do, so we turn to our like-minded female friends for instant gratification. Yes, we do talk about you—a lot. It helps us work through issues. This keeps us happy, sane and, usually, off your case.

Amendment IX
We have the right to flirt.
Not the kind that makes you jealous, but the healthy practice of connecting with another person on a non-sexual level. Light banter is fun, quick-witted, and encouraging to our self esteem. It might even remind you of why you feel in love with us. And if it gets us a smoking deal on that new furnace or a free stay for the family at a million-dollar ski chalet, so much the better.

Amendment X
We have the right to foreplay.
A fine bottle of wine, soft music, deep looks into each other's eyes, compliments, holding hands, cuddling—these are all forms of foreplay, and we insist on them. Please don't reach for our crotch or breasts and expect us to melt into a porn kitten. It didn't work when we met, it most certainly doesn't work now. Sure, we women are strong and independent, and appreciate an inspired quickie when the moment strikes, but we also have an inner soft spot the size of Texas that needs squeezing and cherishing. We appreciate you more when you think about how it feels to us rather than how it feels to you.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Name Changer Kit

I've been thinking and looking around... I think one of the presents I'd like to receive (because I've been very tempted to buy it myself on many a many occasions) is one of the many bridal name changer kits. They seem pretty awesome. They have all the paperwork for you to change your passport, address, drivers license, etc. They seem pretty cool.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Halelula!

Chris has finally chosen his ring! He is getting the one featured below:

The metal is Tungsten carbide, which means it can be removed if he's in an accident. "Emergency rooms are usually equipped with jewelers' saws that can easily cut through gold and silver rings without injuring the patient when the ring cannot be slipped off easily. However, these saws are incapable of cutting through tungsten carbide.

Tungsten carbide rings can actually be removed in an emergency situation by cracking them into pieces with standard vice grip–style locking pliers. Although standard ring cutting tools cannot be used due to the hardness of this material, there are specialty cutters available that are just as effective on tungsten carbide as they are on gold and platinum."

This is his work ring. We are getting him a really cool custom ring for the October wedding, because it won't be done by then, but... you'll just have to see...

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Chris' Rings


Chris needs to choose a freaking ring. I thing we have looked at hundreds! I know I've looked at thousands, and that's not counting the ones that Chris has looked at with me. I keep telling him that for being so laid back and easy going, he is really really pickie!!!

He needs to just freaking choose one! I thought I knew what he wanted but it turns out I don't. Which is why I have deemed it necessary for HIM to choose the darn thing. I love him to death, but... grrr...

I will give it to him that it is a hard decision. It was a hard enough decision to choose my ring, so choosing his own is understandable. I'm going to take him to the last jewelry store in town and see if he actually picks out one. We shall see... we shall see...

Ring around the finger


I am trying soo hard to loose that last little bit of weight... okay, maybe not that hard. I have been cheating a bit lately because I've been feeling so cruddy with my allergies being so bad lately.
I can almost almost fit in Chris' grandma's ring. I think I'm gonna just have to fess up and get it sized before the wedding.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Fun Wedding Post

One of my box office gal-pals forwarded me this story about a wonderful idea for a home-cooked wedding written by a smitten bride:

I'm so, SO smug. I got married about a month ago and it went so smoothly and graciously. My lovemonkey proposed while we were spending a year teaching in another country and we scheduled the wedding for one month to the day after we stepped off the plane back home. Nuts? Nah. Look at all the problems it solved!

Q: "Oh my goodness, how will you manage to get the invitations sent and RSVPd in time?"
A: "Livejournal!"

Q: "Oh my goodness, how will you rent a hall in time?"
A: "Boy, guess we can't. Looks like we'll have to have it in the backyard!"

Q: "Oh my goodness, what if it rains? Your dress will get ruined!"
A: "I couldn't bear that. I'd better wear something comfy and warm instead. And tanker boots."

Q: "What are people going to eat at the reception? You can't find a caterer in time!"
A: "Hot damn, you're right. Potluck reception with Trader Joe's wine!"

Q: "What are you going to do for a cake? Bridal bakeries only do tastings once a month!"
A: "Sheet cake. A big ol' custom sheet cake. In my favorite flavor."

Q: "Aren't you going to have a registry somewhere?"
A: "No."

So we had an outdoor winter wedding by the beach in Seattle , and it rained. And it was awesome. There were cormorants and SCUBA divers. I wore black and red, the lovemonkey wore green and black, and we both got completely SOAKED. There was no priest, no judge, just him and me and a bunch of people taking pictures with disposable cameras. We made up our vows on the spot. My Maid of Honor didn't know she was the Maid of Honor until I made her come hold the ring box--damn skirt didn't have pockets.

After the vows on the beach, we dripped back up to the house and had an EXTREMELY fine potluck--because my friends and family are good cooks--and good coffee and good wine and NO GODDAMN DANCING. Some people left gifts, some didn't, and everyone had a sweet laid-back time.

The week after the beach ceremony, we went and got legally hitched by a very nice justice of the peace. Then we went for Thai.

I got all the thank-you notes mailed out last week.

And do you know what all this means? It means I'M SO AWESOME. Everybody should have a wedding as cool and homegrown as mine was, but they CAN'T, because I have used up all the cool. Yes I have. There is none for you; give up.
Radcakes
Seattle , WA Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

outside the chapel

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

More Dress ideas

Here's one I really like, but I've forgotten what website I found it from, grrr...



Yes!

funny pictures
moar funny pictures

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Photographer

Okay, so I have finally decided on a photographer and put a down payment on them. I'm getting them to come up from OKC, but they are a really good price and really good. I'm really looking forward to what they come up with at our wedding. Here's their website. Their name is Gordon Dinsmore Studio.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Sister's Wedding

http://walker-wedding.blogspot.com/


The above is the link to the really gorgeous pictures of my sisters wonderful winter wedding! Everyone should check them out.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Vesica Piscis

Okay, so I really would like for the wedding to take place at Vesica Piscis Chapel. It was actually made for weddings... and it's available. The following is a list of what comes with the Diamond package:

  • Wedding Coordinator
  • Pianist
  • Guest Registration Table
  • Candelabras and Candles
  • Unity Candle Stand
  • Bride and Groom Dressing Rooms
  • Chapel Setup and Cleanup
  • Baby Grand Piano
  • CD Equipment
  • One Hour Rehearsal
  • Limousine
  • Banquet Hostess
  • Servers
  • Tiered Bride's Cake
  • Groom's Cake
  • Draped Cake Tables
  • Draped Guest Tables
  • Cloth Napkins
  • Plates, Glassware, Flatware
  • Crystal Punch Bowl
  • Silver Serving Pieces
  • Signature Punch
  • Tea, Water, and Coffee
  • Nuts and Mints
  • Centerpiece Containers
  • Cake Table Candelabra
  • Use of Bride & Groom Toasting Goblets
  • Dance Floor
  • White Garden Chairs
  • Easel for Bridal Portait
  • Reception Setup & Ceanup
  • Disc Jockey
  • Caterer
  • Security
All is included, but we don't need everything (or I was planning on getting things from other places). I'm in discussion with them about that.