Perfect Cake Toppers... Can I borrow $800?

I have found the perfect cake toppers!

Visit the Paris tiaras website: www.paristiaras.com

They have beautifully crafted items! Look at their other items too....

Bridal shoes... Style or Comfort?

So I have the dress. Mark that off the list! BUT... what about the shoes?

The question comes down to Style or Comfort!

Now remember... The dress will definitely hide the shoes the majority of the time, but does that mean I should skimp on the shoes... I think not!

If the question... Style or Comfort has to be asked....

Can it not be answered by... Buying two pairs?

Ha... Keep your eyes out for the Christian Louboutin special Bridal shoes... I don't care if they have 4 inch heels!

Yes this is the second time I have posted this picture.... put just look at them! They deserve a second posting.

Has Barbie found her Ken?

He has hair... I am not sure how she feels about that, but it might rub off! They are a pretty cute couple.

And Barbie demands custom invitations!

Barbie might look pleased in this picture, but don't be fooled by that painted on smile. She's not happy... she's actually very disappointed and... just about to settle for something she's not thrilled about.

Since early January 08, we have spent hours upon hours on the net looking at wedding invitations. I was more concerned about the wedding invitations than my dress... how sad is that?

I guess I knew I would find the perfect dress, but the perfect invitation... Is that like looking for the world peace or the Loch Ness monster? At this point, I think either would have been easier to find. I know I have personally looked at over 1,000 invitations without finding the perfect one.

At one point, I even thought I had found "it". Thank goodness, I had been given wise advise to purchase a sample especially if ordering online. I took the advise and ordered the sample.

Was I disappointed?? That's a big H-E-Double hockey stick YES! The $8 dollars I spent on the sample was oh oh so worth it. I just don't even know what I would have done if I had simply placed my order and spent hundreds on awful invitations! I would have been inconsolable. Heart broken.

Lindsay, my very wise in the wedding ways friend, has once again pointed me down the path of salvation!

Lemon Tree Paper! A Memphis company run by a charming lady named also named Lindsey. Yesterday, I sat down with Lindsey to discuss what I had envisioned my invitations would look like... Bless her heart, sometimes I don't make a whole lot of sense. But she got the picture! Stay tuned... but I think I found world peace! Keep your fingers crossed.

Check out her website... it's amazing! www.lemontreepaper.com

Engagement Party Big Success!

The Engagement Party went off without any major hickups... (Don't say anything about no bread with the chicken to Tommie!)

The parents went beyond the call of duty! Moving in on Wednesday night and staying through Sunday. They cleaned, they organized, they arranged, they picked up, they.... well did all I needed them to do and more! Needless to say, my house has never been this clean or looked this great!

Tommie also moved in on Friday afternoon. She too put her heart into it. Emily also came over both Friday night and Saturday morning! She did a beautiful job on the watermelon basket.

This party would never have been such a success without the help of my family and my friends! Thank you again for all the hard work... Love ya...

So... to the pictures...

Wedding Monogram?

I just learned about Wedding Monograms! Pretty cool huh? Question is .... Do we need a Wedding Monogram?

Check out their other styles by visiting their website, www.momentsofelegance.com

The Band is booked!

DMP

Style(s): 80's , Disco , Hip Hop , Oldies , R&B , Soul , Top 40

Exclusively represented by RAM Entertainment. An 8 or 10 piece band! DMP consists of 1 male lead vocal, 2 keyboard players, drums, bass & 3 female backup singers! Add the 2 piece horn section to really round out the sound!


The newest and hottest party band on the scene today! This band will keep your guests on their feet all night long! Playing all of the hits of yesterday and today! From Al Green to Prince to Earth, Wind & Fire to Usher - they hit them all!

“DMP were amazing! They have so much energy and are so fun! Their music selections were perfect for all ages. People are still talking about how much fun they had. We had planned to leave the reception earlier, but couldn't get off the dance floor. The demo on the website doesn't even compare to how great they sound. Russ and Belle made the whole booking process so easy and worry free. We could not have been more pleased.” BETHANY & ROB HEMBREEWEDDING RECEPTION

"The DMP Band absolutely ROCKED!!! Everybody had the best time at our wedding with them; Andy and I can't even begin to thank them enough for their performance. Even my mother was on the dance floor. NUMEROUS people asked us who they were and where they were from, so you may be getting calls fairly soon about booking them again for other engagements. Thank you so much for everything, and the next time we need a band, you guys definitely be the ones we call." SHELLY HOGAN & ANDY KOEHLER WEDDING RECEPTION

"Belle, I just wanted to thank you and Russ for all your hard work in assisting me in choosing the perfect band for our wedding reception. I can not even begin to tell you how many compliments I received on how wonderful the DMP Band performed. I do not think that I have personally ever been to a wedding where so many of the guests were on the dance floor. The entire band was cordial and friendly and the lead singer obviously worked so hard to ensure we were all having a wonderful time. He was WONDERFUL!!! I would not only recommend the DMP Band to everyone for any event, I will keep them in mind for myself should I ever have another event. Thanks again for everything!!"AVERY MORRISON WEDDING RECEPTION

"It was by far the best that we could have asked for. DMP was absolutely amazing and very entertaining. We are on our honeymoon right now and called my dad (by the way the person who paid for the band) and all he could talk about was the band. Everyone loved DMP. We would recommend the band for anyone. Absolutely PERFECT." SMITH & BOB WILSONWEDDING RECEPTION

Double Impact (DMP) consists of the dynamic brother sensation Ja'Mon O'Neal Jones and Jeremy O'Bryan Jones. From the bluff city of Memphis, TN "Home of Blues and Birthplace of Rock and Roll," these brothers come from a family of singers and have been making a musical M-PAQ since the tender ages of two and four.

Dubbel M-PAC brings a unique brand of entertainment to the industry. These brothers come with the complete package reminiscent of a young Prince- original, diverse and hard hitting. Ja'Mon A.K.A. Valentine, is a 22 year old artist, songwriter, producer, engineer, keyboardists, guitarists, and drummer. His younger brother, Jeremy, 19, A.K.A. Majic the Melody Maker is an artists, songwriter, producer, guitarists, drummer, choreographer, and comedian. DMP has collaborated with some of the industry's best artists, including David Porter, Isaac Hayes and Larry Dodson of the Bar-Kays.

DMP's musical influences include Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Prince, Marvin Gaye, Boyz II Men, Ludacris, Jay-Z, Joe, Sam& Dave, and Outcast. Throughout the last decade, Dubbel M-Paq has been performing in world-class venues not only in Memphis but in other major musical markets as well. Some of these markets include Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, Detroit, MI, New York City, NY and various cities throughout California.

DMP has toured and performed with The Bar-Kays and also had the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from behind the scenes experiences from artists such as Lakeside, Kool & the Gang, Confunkshun, The Gap Band, and The Temptations. Majic and Valentine were staff writers and producers for International Pocket records. In June of 2004 the duo joined with Key II Entertainment where their long awaited debut album, TRADED 51:15 was conceived. DMP believes in giving back to the community.

DMP has been fortunate to perform for charitable causes at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 10 Memphis City Schools, Stax Museum of American Soul Museum and Rust College. Dubbel M-PAQ brings dubbel the natural talent, dubbel the positive energy and dubbel the musical trouble to the national charts now and for years to come. Brace yourself for Dubbel M-Paq!

Invitation Options... Help needed!

Wedding invitation final decision time! I need your help... please vote on your favorite!


Number 1 is a custom invitation by Pepperite.



















Number 2 is unique, but kind of complicated! We would definitely need to order a sample from the company for review.



















Number 3 is: With this invitation, you can NOT change the size of the invitation. It will be twice as tall as it is long. The invite is 4 by 8!



















Number 4 is:



















Number 5 is:
Website won't let me save the image... Click here:

http://www.1st-class-wedding-invitations.com/product-detail.aspx?i=WD5551&t=S


Number 6 is:
Yet another website that won't let me save the image... Please keep in mind with this invitation you can NOT change the colors... The invitations will be in Black and White with a Red bow.

http://www.finestationery.com/product.cfm?prod_id=66471&cm_thiscategory=3000001&cat_id=0&subcat_id=0&cat=0


Number 7 is yet another option. Please note this option can NOT be changed either. It will have to be Black and Cream with white accents.

Joseph and I on our wedding day... if we don't stop eating!