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Just catching up again (I was really far behind). I can't believe how much stuff you've gotten done, and still more to do! Love me tender is an awesome song choice. And whichever song you choose to dance to with your dad will be special. Can't wait to hear what you finally decide. But it sounds like things seem to be going very well. But that photographer's bill? Here's hoping you and Rob both get bigger-than-expected tax refunds!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
hahahaha love love love the wedding ticker!! You are so good to me....
Yay andd new update!! cant wait....hey dont forget to send me your new phone number! I got some cool ringtones the other day...i dont know if you have them or not...
Do you still have Mary Poppins??? Me and my sis and mom and grandma are going to see it next week and we can't find it on Myxer! If you have it can you forward it to me! I only have Jazon Mraz now-- "Im Yours" and then his new one... cant remember what its called. Ive been lazy. Tho my sister has a bunch I havent gotten around to have her forward to me. lol.
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Just catching up again (I was really far behind). I can't believe how much stuff you've gotten done, and still more to do! Love me tender is an awesome song choice. And whichever song you choose to dance to with your dad will be special. Can't wait to hear what you finally decide. But it sounds like things seem to be going very well. But that photographer's bill? Here's hoping you and Rob both get bigger-than-expected tax refunds!
Thanks for catching up! I PMed you also today... maybe yesterday... lol... cant remember! Anyways, thanks for the hope-- our tax returns are going to be pretty sweet! more on that in the next post!
Okay so I just typed out an ENTIRE update and deleted it with my junktop because apparently backspace really means to go back on the internet browser! <sigh>
In any case, I know it has been a whole month since my little series of mini updates! But I have gotten a lot done! We got the tax return numbers and it was a HUGE sigh of relief! So check out the budget now (after tax checks)-
Sandals PAID
Honeymoon flights PAID
Dolphin Excursion PAID
Pre-Cana Classes PAID
Ceremony PAID
Bridal Party Gifts PAID
Photographer Retainer PAID
Photog 2nd Payment PAID
Photog 3rd and 4th payment.... ONLY THINGS LEFT TO SAVE FOR!!! YAY!!!! lol! I mean, its still a pretty penny-- but nonethelessI dont have to lie awake at night and wonder if I am going to have to sell my prized possessions on Ebay to pay for our wedding stuff! lol!
So by the end of this week, Rob and I will have applied for Passports, we will have contacted Limo services, and gotten info from the reception hall about baker/florists. By this time next month I will probably have a sweet update for you with pics of the Table Number cards and Favors. We are putting finishing touches on them now. By we I mean me and my mom. lol. Next month we (this time I mean me and Rob) are taking both of the Pre Cana classes (the first one on my birthday- 3/14 and the second on 3/28). I am also going for a technology certification at school and have a conference the 7th. So we are going to be busy bees! Oh and next Wednesday I am going to see Mary Poppins on Broadway! I will give you a mini TR when we get back! It is such a jolly holiday with Mary (and Bert)!
Ohhhh and Rob and I went to Mens Wearhouse and picked out tuxes. They coordinate with Davids Bridal colors but we opted for silver instead of green. Here is the mock up virtual bridal party I made online at DavidsBridal.com. Remember I am not wearing the sleeves on my dress so it looks a little different on the fake bride! lol!
What do ya think?
Other than that... which seemed like a lot less until I wrote it out... I have just been working, reading, taking a Masters class, and just generally hanging out and fantasizing about our special day! I also updated our registries and tomorrow I am going to make the hair dresser appointments for the big day-- and talk to my fabulous hairdresser about my style for the day! Oh and I have lost 32 lbs since summer. Hopefully get down another 10-15 before wedding day.
In any case, I probably had more to say but forgot now that I had to re-type! I will give you a mini TR on Mary next week, and be back a couple weeks after that with some reception details and more pics!
After this weeks big to-do list is done the next big things will be purchasing wedding bands, bridal party gift purchasing, fittings/alterations, and then the thousands of little things! lol!
xoxo
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Sorry about the deleted post....that is the most frustrating thing! Anyway, it sounds like you have the ball rolling over there! Congratulations on getting all those items paid off! What a great feeling
I love the mock picture! I like the guys in silver as well - we're thinking of doing that too. And of course CONGRATULATIONS on losing 32 pounds! That is absolutely fantastic!!! You are certainly working hard over there! I can't wait to hear another update! Keep 'em coming!
I'm so glad the tax refunds were what you needed! That is a ton of stuff taken care of already I the virtual wedding party!! Your wedding party is going to look 100 times better than that I can't wait to see pictures of the things you and mom have been working on. I'm sure it's going to be super cute.
That is so awesome that you can do a "mock picture" of your wedding stuff! I it....that's so cool!
CONGRATS on the pay off!!! I am sooooooooooooooo thrilled for you guys to have that weight off your shoulders
32 pounds????????? OMG!!!! seriously though...you've been secretly hiding all that from me *LOL* that rocks!!! Still doing the treadmill huh? I'm so proud of you...i cant stop gushing hehehehe
last but not least...i want a full report of Mary poppins....i'm so jealous....but you are going to have such a good time! BTW, i do not have that Mary poppins anymore but it is on myxer i saw it the other day....let me see if i can get it and i will let you know. I have a lot of other ringtones...i'll pm you what i have!
Sorry about the deleted post....that is the most frustrating thing! Anyway, it sounds like you have the ball rolling over there! Congratulations on getting all those items paid off! What a great feeling
I love the mock picture! I like the guys in silver as well - we're thinking of doing that too. And of course CONGRATULATIONS on losing 32 pounds! That is absolutely fantastic!!! You are certainly working hard over there! I can't wait to hear another update! Keep 'em coming!
Thanks! we are so psyched about the tax returns! it feels good to breeeaaathe again! I actually bought myself some stuff when I get paid! lol!
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I love the mock picture. It sounds to me like you're pretty much set now.
Thanks! I thought the mock pictures was cool too... for the color schemes at least, ya know? we dont really looke like that at all. lol.
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Love the dresses and tuxes!!
Thanks!
The dresses came with the bow tied in the bag but I like it as a sash that falls in the front!
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They look wonderful Mel! I like the dresses and tuxes a lot. Congrats on getting all that stuff paid for too!
Thanks you so much! Its so great that you guys are hear to celebrate with me!
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I'm so glad the tax refunds were what you needed! That is a ton of stuff taken care of already I the virtual wedding party!! Your wedding party is going to look 100 times better than that I can't wait to see pictures of the things you and mom have been working on. I'm sure it's going to be super cute.
Thanks sweetie! I have 20 table #s done but I havent taken the time to get little jpeg files out of them yet. They will come soon!
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That is so awesome that you can do a "mock picture" of your wedding stuff! I it....that's so cool!
CONGRATS on the pay off!!! I am sooooooooooooooo thrilled for you guys to have that weight off your shoulders
32 pounds????????? OMG!!!! seriously though...you've been secretly hiding all that from me *LOL* that rocks!!! Still doing the treadmill huh? I'm so proud of you...i cant stop gushing hehehehe
last but not least...i want a full report of Mary poppins....i'm so jealous....but you are going to have such a good time! BTW, i do not have that Mary poppins anymore but it is on myxer i saw it the other day....let me see if i can get it and i will let you know. I have a lot of other ringtones...i'll pm you what i have!
First, congrats on the big tax refunds! You were able to cross a bunch of items off the list with that! And you lost 32 pounds! That's amazing. I'm so proud of you! But you say you want to lose more? Unless you gained a lot of weight between when I saw you in the summer and when you started dieting, I'm sure you don't need to. You must be skinny-minnie by now! Love the virtual briday party. That's really cool! Enjoy MP. I really want to see it, so I can't wait to hear what you think of it.
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Hey Melissa - I don't know if this has been answered before, but how long will your honeymoon last? We are debating and I figured I would ask what you and Rob are planning.
I just read this entire report.
First - Congratulations on your Engagement! Very exciting!
That cake from your engagement party – WOW! You’re mom is amazing! How did she have time to do all those things?! LOVE your cake topper! (Little jealous I didn’t have it for my ‘Cinderella’ twist wedding. J)
You’re dress is gorgeous and I’m sure you’ll be just as gorgeous in it.
You’re honeymoon destination looks spectacular.
WOW! On the price for the photographer, but if that’s something important to you I think it’ll be well worth it. The pictures were pretty much the most important thing to me for my wedding – beyond getting married of course. J
Congrats on getting so many things paid off! I’m sure that’s a big relief.
Love the ‘mock’ wedding party! ‘You’ all look very nice.
Congrats on the weight loss! Way to go!
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I got some cool ringtones the other day...i dont know if you have them or not...
I only have Jazon Mraz now-- "Im Yours" and then his new one... cant remember what its called. Ive been lazy. Tho my sister has a bunch I havent gotten around to have her forward to me. lol. 
You are certainly working hard over there! I can't wait to hear another update! Keep 'em coming!
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the virtual wedding party!! Your wedding party is going to look 100 times better than that 
but it is on myxer i saw it the other day....let me see if i can get it and i will let you know. I have a lot of other ringtones...i'll pm you what i have!
That's amazing. I'm so proud of you! 
But you say you want to lose more? Unless you gained a lot of weight between when I saw you in the summer and when you started dieting, I'm sure you don't need to. You must be skinny-minnie by now! 
Love the virtual briday party. That's really cool! Enjoy MP. I really want to see it, so I can't wait to hear what you think of it.
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