You are Cordially Invited to Attend my Wedding

Wedding ring

2007-09-17T15:33:19Z

Here is a sweet little ring. Not good for an engagement ring - not enough bling - but it would be the perfect wedding ring.

Such a romantic ring, like when I was a kid and tied strings around my finger as wedding rings.

Now for the collective oohing and awwing.

Fantastic shoes

2007-01-21T07:45:00Z

They are velvet, and should be super comfy for dancing.

I have found the most awesome tiara ever.

2007-01-21T01:48:41Z

Although I probably will not wear it to my wedding, I've already placed a bid on it, and plan to wear it whilst I clean my house.

Yes. It says Diva.

myweddingornot @ 2007-01-10T11:27:00

2007-01-10T11:30:10Z

I am registering for this.
Immediately.
If my future groom disagrees, I'll trade him in for one that loves it as much as I do.

I have totally changed my dress.

2006-12-22T12:42:06Z

Yes, I have ganked it from someone else's real wedding dress. But I love it so!

I will also have a nice heavy satin skirt underneath for the ceremony, to make a small train.
Then this will be what I wear for the reception, so I can bust mad moves on the dance floor. I don't imagine I'll be wearing the little coverup that much, if I can help it. I like the dress all by itself.

To make time for pictures,

2006-12-05T18:02:28Z

between the ceremony and the reception, I will have a dance troupe teach my guests (those who don't know how to dance) some fantastic moves. Then everyone will be rocking out to some awesome music, and mingling amongst themselves before I even get there.

Also, I'll be able to save on the hors d'ouerves, since everyone will be busting some maad moves.

Check out thes fabulous centerpieces!

2006-12-03T23:47:21Z

I've always said I was a draq queen trapped in a woman's body.

These have me 100% decided against using cakes as centerpieces. Perhaps I'll use peacock feathers as an accent?

Now I need to find out how to get the lit vases for the feathers.

Also, the feather motif works well with bouquets...

So, I've decided to do something so revolutionary, you may want to sit down for this post.

2006-11-16T08:55:53Z

I am not going to send "save the dates"

I can't justify sending double invitations.  Instead, I will send out invitations shortly after I pick a date.

I will, however, send out cool magnet date reminders with my invitations. Cause those are so neat.

Anyways, no pictures with this post, or anything else cool like that. Sorry.

I'll let you know when I decide on invitations.

Possible processionals.

2006-10-05T15:29:16Z

Both are Scott Joplin piano pieces. I love them both. Of course, with a different musician at my wedding, and no tiny keyboards. But Livejournal won't let me add music files.
So. For the parents, bridal party etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg0oML_I36w&mode=related&search=

Actually, this guy's pretty good.

And this one too.
Possibly as the recessional, if the first is long enough for me as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR28zpZC6MM&mode=related&search=

WEDDING FAVORS or how to bribe someone to come to your wedding

2006-09-06T18:50:10Z

Boxes of chocolates. I've not yet decided whether to just order these from ZChocolate.com (fantastic chocolate from Europe in handmade boxes) or to buy little cardboard boxes online and stuff in truffles, tuxedo strawberries, and petit fours that match my cake.

The best thing is that whatever favors are left over, I get to keep and eat. Yum!

myweddingornot @ 2006-08-26T12:35:00

2006-08-26T16:46:06Z

Day 1: We will meet you at the Municipal or International Airport and transfer you to our Jungle Lodge to begin your All Inclusive Package Vacation Adventure. Relax after your days Travel and enjoy the Swimming Pool, Birdlife and Jungle surroundings.

Day 2: Jungle Horseback Riding Adventure. Trained Cowboys will guide you through the Jungle terrain pointing out the Flora, Fauna and Wildlife on the way. Lunch and then a Belize River Trip where the Birds, Crocodiles and Lizards all take residence.

Day 3: Early Breakfast prepares you for Caracol Mayan Temples. Several hours into the Jungle this huge Ancient Mayan site waits for you. Your trained Tour guide will take you through the ruins, explaining the history of Caracol and the sacred Mayan traditions.

Day 4: Kayaking Day Trip combining rapids with plenty of calm water. the first part of the Kayaking trip includes lunch at Clarissa Falls Resort where you will swim below Clarissa Falls. From there you will embark on a Full Day Kayaking Vacation Adventure.

Day 5: Tour west including hiking the wondrous limestone cave of CheChem Ha featuring enormous Maya pottery, untouched for thousands of years. Lunch and then on to visit Xunantunich , a major Maya site of Belize

Day 6: Rest Day at the Belize Jungle Dome. Relax in stunning Jungle Surroundings, and enjoy the wildlife, Swimming Pool and walks around our grounds

Day 7: Tikal Mayan Temples. Save the best until last as you embark on an adventure of a lifetime to one of the center points of the Ancient Mayan Civilization. Accompanying you all the way through Guatemala is a Tour Guide including crossing the Belize/Guatemalan border. From here a drive deep into the Jungle, where Tikal waits to be explored, before returning to the Belize Jungle Dome before dark, where you can share your adventure with other guests.

Day 8: River Cave Tubing and Zip Line adventure. Exciting Cave Tubing Trip through the Ancient Limestone Cave systems of Belize. A great day trip full of fun and excitement as you explore the inner Jungle via River. After lunch experience Belizes newest action trip, the Zip line. Platforms located in trees high in the Jungle Canopy are connected by cable. Traverse each platform inducing an extreme adrenaline rush and exhilerating adventure trip

Day 9: Actun Tunichil Muknal Caving and Jungle Hike. Another spectacular trip into the depths of the Belize Jungle. This is a premier Caving and Archaeological Adventure where you will enter the Sacred Caves and explore the history of this untouched Mayan Site.

Day 10: Breakfast and then car transfer to Belize Municipal Airstrip. 1 hour stop at the Belize Zoo before embarking on short fun flight over the tropical seas where you may see the sharks and large fish from your window seat. Transfer to Beach Resort to check into your Beach Front Room

Day 11: Snorkeling at Shark/Ray Alley where you can swim with the Nurse Sharks and Sting Rays

Day 12: Full day snorkeling and Manatee watching with a beautiful Beach BBQ lunch on a private island, plus a short shopping stop at Caye Caulker

Day 13: Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Just a short boat ride from Ambergris Caye this National Park boasts protected status ensuring numerous fish and other marine life for a first class Scuba Diving Experience

Day 14: Activity free day. Enjoy the Tropical Islands of Caye and explore its vibrant town, San Pedro. A great last day to tour the stores and browse the souvenir stalls for gifts.

I am pretty sure that there will be sandy beaches and tropical umbrella drinks.

Hello my fabulous guests!

2006-08-24T19:32:52Z

You should be able to see me ride off with my groom in this fabulous Rolls Royce. I think that the vintage limosines are much classier than the new style ones. (personally)

Come to think of it, I love that dress too.

The Wedding Photographer

2006-08-23T18:06:48Z

Here is the website for my future wedding photographer.

http://www.adamsimages.com/weddingpro/

And here are some of my favorite works of his, which will of course feature *me*

Of course, in real life, I'll probably just get a college kid with similar tastes and a photography major.

myweddingornot @ 2006-08-12T09:26:00

2006-08-12T13:30:54Z

Found this dress online. For about $400, they will make it to fit me, and customize with the coloring I want. And it's pure silk - not a satin crinkly thing.

I just hope that this company is still around when I find my groom.

Also, they have lots of gorgeous Indian looks. I'm changing my wardrobe when I get back home!

Unfortunatley, the site has two pictures, and they don't match up perfectly on livejournal. So you kindof have to use your imagination.

Homeindia.com so I remember.

myweddingornot @ 2006-08-06T07:42:00

2006-08-06T11:57:35Z

View Poll: Music

And the Flower Girl's dress matches!

2006-08-02T21:05:27Z

So cute. I am going to have to find a pattern for these dresses. I am not sure how brides can justify making someone buy their bridesmaid dress. It's a good thing I like the *very* simple styles.

Also, I think I may modify the bridesmaids dresses to have a sash like these, instead of the tiny blue ribbon.

Bet you wish you were a bridesmaid!

2006-08-01T20:03:29Z

This is fun!!!

Here is the bridesmaid dress.

It will be a tea length, not a knee length, and the maid of honor gets a dark blue one.

And as my gift to the bridesmaids, I will make these necklaces.

The bridesmaids get dark blue / black pearls, while the Maid of Honor gets the light pink ones pictured. So pretty! Those are crystal rondelles in between the pearls.
I'll make the earrings too (pierced). Why not? They can match.

Wedding cake

2006-07-31T16:17:23Z

Ok. This is close to my wedding cake.

Only mine will have a very light pink chocolate coating with dark blue swirlies painted on, and dark blue ribbons.
None of this froo froo flower stuff.
And a silhouette of a couple as a topper.

I am thinking one layer chocolate (for my momma) one layer chocolate chip, one layer red velvet, one layer wedding spice, and possibly another layer. I love layered cakes.

Now the dilemma. I saw an idea for a cake as a table centerpiece, a la this.

Naturally, mine would feature fewer gaudy flowers, and would match my wedding cake pretty closely.

So.....

View Poll: #782299

Happy voting, I'll see you at my wedding.

Wedding Flowers

2006-07-21T17:41:52Z

I am thinking stargazer lilies everywhere. These smell soo good, and are so pretty. Also, if I get married in the summer, they are pretty cheap as well. I think I will get a bunch as plants, so that I can plant them afterwards in my garden, for years of pleasure, and the guests can fight over the ones in the middle of the tables.
I can buy this box for $150 from flowerbud.com, and two of these should be able to get all of my decorations done. Maybe I'll get three. Or four. This is my dream wedding.

I'll also have gardenias, as a point of pride. What wedding doesn't have at least one gardenia?

This will, of course, necessitate that I have a throwing bouquet. I think that this is too easy. I'll just get a bunch of cheap flowers and tie them up with lots of tape.

My engagement ring!

2006-07-20T17:01:26Z

This is the one I want. Notice the *blue* diamond - it's natural, not dyed. These are super cool, and they conduct electricity. Of course, a diamond of this caliber goes for about $150,000. (that's appx 100,000 pounds for those of you who are British.

Possibly this is why I am not engaged.

myweddingornot @ 2006-07-19T11:51:00

2006-07-19T15:55:23Z

Hello Everyone!
I will have to give this recipe to the caterers, in case they don't have it.
This will be served to everyone. Yummy.

Syllabub
Ingredients

1/4 pint lemon juice
1 tablespoon sweet sherry
1/4 pint cream
1/4 pint milk
3 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
sugar to sweeten if desired

- Put the lemon juice and sherry into a large bowl or jug.
- Taste and add sugar if necessary.
- Pour in the cream and milk.
- Whisk until frothy.
- Add the egg whites and whisk lightly.
- Chill.

Military wedding! With an arch!

2006-07-18T18:44:13Z

Of course, this presupposes that my future groom is in the military. That would be cool, as there would be a multitude of future balls to attend, and thus a chance to wear many more pretty dresses.

It would also fit in nicely with my color choice of the moment - a nice pale pink and dark blue. Would I have to add touches of gold as well? I'm not sure about that. And I would definately NOT have a red, white and blue theme, or an Americana theme.

I don't want a bunch of patriotic presents either. That is the problem with the military.

But I think I will have a military wedding, with a saber arch.

Just to put this out in the open

2006-07-17T22:40:39Z

These are not my wedding colors.

I don't know what they will be yet, but I am sure that it's not an ochre/cream thing.

I am leaning to a pale pink and dark blue.

Hello out there! This is my dream wedding!

2006-07-17T22:12:05Z

Mostly it's my dream wedding, because it is, in fact, a dream. And not one of those dreams that will likely come true anytime soon. Kindof like winning the lotto - albeit, a small sum, since it is not outside the realm of possibility. Maybe one day I'll get engaged. ?

So, since it is my dream, you are all invited. Go ahead and get me presents! I will understand if they are dream presents as well, since I will be feeding you dream food. And if the waitstaff at the dream open bar were particularly rude to your Aunt Cora, I'll dream-fire them. I can do that. It's my wedding.

Unfortunatly, I think I have all my bridesmaids picked out, you know how it is, best friends forever, and I was a bridesmaid for all of their weddings. Payback. But, I will share all the agonies of picking out the perfect bridesmaids dresses for them, so that they look good. (but not as good as I do)

This is going to be a classy wedding, too. None of that butt bow stuff, or groomsmen of questionable personal hygene or plastic cups for a toast. I have seen this done well in the past, but, it's been done. Besides, no one's dream wedding has plastic cups in place of waterford crystal champagne glasses, do they?
I didn't think so.

Also, my ideas are not at all copyrighted. Go ahead and use them in your real-life wedding. Use them all, if you are so inclined (and so rich!)
Just please do me a favor, and invite me. And let me know if your groom has any brothers, or cousins.