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love love those placecards
the flowers are gorgeous also
as for advice - we have been married almost 10 years and I agree with kenny about the arguments not being worth it
and communication,trust and honesty are also big factors
(then again he works third shift and I only see hime once a week - I think that helps too - lol)
good luck with everything
I the table cards!! And hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers. I love the green and yellow of the lemons. Very very nice choice.
Advice, hmmm....LAUGH...my DH can always make me laugh and it truly seems to be the best medicine. We just celebrated our 10th anniversary in November and I still get butterflies when he walks in a room.
And for you...at the reception...step back...I mean literally. Take a moment and step off to the side and just watch for a moment. All of those people having a blast are there for YOU. They love you and it is amazing to share with them.
Awww... your advice was sooo sweet! Im so glad I asked this question! Totally awesome!
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The one and only thing that I regret about my wedding is that I was soooo worried about getting everything to go the way I wanted it to that I forgot to sit back and appreciate or enjoy it!!!! So please Promise me that you will try and take the time to enjoy it!!!
I do promise-- I will def relax and have fun--- for you and for me!
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the table cards & flowers! You are doing an awesome job at planning for your special day!!!
As for advice (I've been married almost 26 years to my high school sweetheart!!) Communication is #1, along with respect & trust!
Can't wait to hear more about your plans!
Great advice! I always try to be open and talk about things! lol!
But then again I just love to talk in general!
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Great updates. Your wedding is going to be fabulous.
Thanks hun!
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Originally Posted by KandJluvdisney
love love those placecards
the flowers are gorgeous also
as for advice - we have been married almost 10 years and I agree with kenny about the arguments not being worth it
and communication,trust and honesty are also big factors
(then again he works third shift and I only see hime once a week - I think that helps too - lol)
good luck with everything
Thanks!
Rob used to work 2nd shift so I know how you feel. Now that he is here ALL the time I try my best to appreciate every silly voice, noise, or song that he makes that used to annoy me!
Okay love those table cards girl. You are so crafty.....
As for advice, I don't have any really. I can only say Matt makes me laugh, even when I want to strangle him. LOL
I do still get goose bumps because after 15 years he can still make me feel like we are the only 2 people in the room, I still get butterflies, and I hope that you guys can be just as happy as we are.
Melissa - I cannot seriously tell you how AMAZING I think those table numbers are!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!!!!! Where did you even come up with that idea? They are fantastic. I can't wait to hear who else made the cut! You have to keep us posted!
I was talking to Craig the other day about doing something where each number on the table we would have a picture of us at that age (so table two would have a picture of us when we were 2) but your idea is much much better! So cute! Ok, I'll stop being annoying, but your creativity is fantastic, I wish I had some of that!
I also think your centerpieces are great! Hydrangeas are some of my favorite flowers (my grandmother always had them growing in her yard), awesome arrangement!
As far as advice goes, I'm in the same boat as you! What I can say, is for the wedding don't let the little things bother you. I worked at a reception hall for 3 years and saw so many brides be miserable on "their day" because the napkin color was a bit too bright or the cake was smaller than they thought it would be. Stupid things that really meant nothing would put people in the worst mood. But I already know you well enough to know that those things won't bother you! So, I guess I wasn't too helpful
I was talking to Craig the other day about doing something where each number on the table we would have a picture of us at that age (so table two would have a picture of us when we were 2) but your idea is much much better! So cute! Ok, I'll stop being annoying, but your creativity is fantastic, I wish I had some of that!
I just thought I'd let you know that I think that idea of the 2 of you at different ages is so cute. that idea!! And it is very creative.
Okay love those table cards girl. You are so crafty.....
As for advice, I don't have any really. I can only say Matt makes me laugh, even when I want to strangle him. LOL
I do still get goose bumps because after 15 years he can still make me feel like we are the only 2 people in the room, I still get butterflies, and I hope that you guys can be just as happy as we are.
Aw! That was so sweet! I guess the best advice afterall is to marry the right person! Which I am certainly doing!
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Melissa - I cannot seriously tell you how AMAZING I think those table numbers are!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!!!!! Where did you even come up with that idea? They are fantastic. I can't wait to hear who else made the cut! You have to keep us posted!
I was talking to Craig the other day about doing something where each number on the table we would have a picture of us at that age (so table two would have a picture of us when we were 2) but your idea is much much better! So cute! Ok, I'll stop being annoying, but your creativity is fantastic, I wish I had some of that!
I also think your centerpieces are great! Hydrangeas are some of my favorite flowers (my grandmother always had them growing in her yard), awesome arrangement!
As far as advice goes, I'm in the same boat as you! What I can say, is for the wedding don't let the little things bother you. I worked at a reception hall for 3 years and saw so many brides be miserable on "their day" because the napkin color was a bit too bright or the cake was smaller than they thought it would be. Stupid things that really meant nothing would put people in the worst mood. But I already know you well enough to know that those things won't bother you! So, I guess I wasn't too helpful
Okay so the Great Couples in History idea was just the product of being a history teacher and all. lol! but I love your idea too! if I didnt bombard my family with pics of me and Rob at all times I would sooo want to do something with pics of us! your idea is awesome and adorable!
Thanks for the reception advice... im pretty laid back as it is. I just want to celebrate loving Rob with everyone we love!
Okay so I thought I would share with you guys another trip to New York City.... this time I took a personal day and hopped a train down to meet up with a friend! I call this my trip to "Wonderland" as you will soon see!
We met at Grand Central Station. Let me tell you, this was my first train ride alone AND my first time in NYC by myself. It was so empowering to see a huge and amazing place like Grand Central Station alone. It was like I was seeing it again for the first time! Crazy!
Anyways Emily (my bestest friend from Elementary school) and I met up by the information booth since she lives in Brooklyn. Then we hopped on the Subway and headed up towards 72nd Street.
We headed for breakfast at Alice's Teacup. A quaint and adorable little cafe/teahouse with an awesome Alice in Wonderland theme! It was so adorable and amazing! The food was great (I had egge benedict that came on a fresh scone instead of an english muffin with rosemary hollandaise sauce) and so was the tea (we each ordered a small pot-- me of Alice's Tea of course, and Em of Chai)!
Then we headed towards the 72nd street entrance (Em pointed out the Dakota-- where John Lennon was shot, here) to Central Park! We headed straight across to see none other than Alice in Wonderland!
After we were done we headed into the Central Park Zoo which was adorable and def worth the $10 admission ($10.50 if you count the two quarter I spent on feed). We took a few pics along the way...
This one is the Fountain from Enchanted! Well its in lots of movies but I always remember "The Thats How You Know" musical number here! If you look off to the right in this pic is Loeb Boathouse (they eat here in 27 Dresses)!
I told Emily she was like Central Park Snow White in this pic! lol!
I got some really cute pics at the zoo! Heres a few:
If you recall this is the penguin habitat that Mumble from Happy Feet goes in at part of the movie!
After that we left through the 5th avenue entrace and stopped into World of Disney where I got a DISNEY WONDERLAND TEA ASSORTMENT!!! It was super cool! And the Mad Hatter Blend is sooooooooo good that I seriously want to call WDW Mail Order and get some! lol! I wish I had bought more! Ahhh buyers remorse is the worst!
Anyways, after that we headed into SoHo where I got my niece silk Chinese PJs like ones my sister and I had when we were little. Then Emily pointed out the building where Heath Ledger died.
Then we visited CARRIE BRADSHAWS STOOP! Yay!
After all was said and done we had some Mexican food! Soooo good! I had some Enchiladas with this incredible chocolate almond mole on it! Then we shared this Banana Enchilada dessert... a cinnamon tortilla wrapped around a banana, fried up and drizzled with chocolate! Mmm Mmm Mmm!
It was such a great time! Hope you enjoyed! And if anyone has an upcoming Disney trip let me know because I will so pay shipping if you buy me some of the Wonderland Tea!!! Im trying to get Rob to take me to see the Wizard of Oz at MSG for my birthday so if that works out we might head to World of Disney... but who knows?!
On a wedding note! I FOUND earrings for the girls in the World of Disney! YAY! They are just like the Avon ones but smaller and silver instead of gold. I got Lenore the rhinestone ones and the bridesmaids green ones! They were on sale and they were technically birthstones so I am just gonna snip the month off the bottom when I wrap them!
Oh and heres a pic of my tea assortment...
Oh and I got roped into the $10 bag with any $50 purchase (Disney always sucks me into those)! Heres a pic of it:
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First off I love the table number cards. They are so perfect and I love the theming, they are beautiful.
As for advice, I have to follow suit with Kenny, always appreciate each day for the great importance that it is, you don't know if you will have another one and for that reason never hide what you are feeling, say what is on your mind, and never let the day go without saying how much you love each other, even if it is just a silent look between you.
Next off...what a great day in the city. You hit so many great places and it sounds like it was just so much fun, looks like you had good weather too. Mel, if you want the tea let me know, I work like 8 blocks from there so I can always run over and grab you some.
...always appreciate each day for the great importance that it is, you don't know if you will have another one and for that reason never hide what you are feeling, say what is on your mind, and never let the day go without saying how much you love each other, even if it is just a silent look between you.
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You've brought back some fond memories, particularly with the photos of Central Park. 
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