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OK, I'm caught up. Congrats again to you Melissa! Sounds like everything is going smoothly. Love the bouquets, the stationery, the cake, everything. I can't wait to hear about the engagement party and then the dress shopping!
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I your posts! I'm very excited to hear about your honeymoon plans! We're in the middle of looking at cruises, but if you found something better I'm interested to see what it is . The cake is going to be beautiful! You're so lucky your mom is so talented. Can't wait to hear more!
Aw thanks! Im going to do a post-engagement party update as soon after saturday as I can and then Im going to try and do a honeymoon update... BUT if I get super busy between then and thanksgiving I may not do it until after dress shopping (11/29 is our appointment at Davids Bridal)! Anyways, so thats the long way of me saying that I will def do a honeymoon update I just dont know when over the next couple weeks! lol!
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Originally Posted by chezp
It sounds like everything's really coming together for you. I that cake - that is just too cute!
Thanks! My mom is amazing so I cant wait to see her take on it!
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Originally Posted by scdisneyfan
I absolutely love that cake!! Its all turning out so well for you guys! I cant believe how busy you'd stayed so far....but everything has turned out so gorgeous! cant wait to hear about the destination...i'm curious as to what was chosen...hmmmmm??
I cant wait to see how that engagement party goes!
Im excited to tell you-- because its NOT a cruise! lol! Another complete 180! But did you expect anything less than many changes from a mel and rob vacation!??! lol!
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Originally Posted by Luvsun
I just found this thread and I love it!
Congratulations on your engagement!
You sound like a true planner/organizer!!
I love your flower selection. And that cake is beautiful! Your mom sounds like a very talented lady.
Looking forward to your next update!
Thanks! and WELCOME!
So glad to have more readers! I am so excited to marry the love of my life!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great update Mel!! Love the cake!!
Thanks! Its going to be great!
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Originally Posted by Kenny
Well, of course, I LOVE the cake! It's cake, isn't it?! It looks like it will be almost... almost... too pretty to eat!
Everything sounds great, Mel!
Actually, the hilltop is all cake... the castle is a rice krispy sculpture!
Yummy either way!
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Originally Posted by amandal
That cake looks AMAZING!! I am sooo excited to hear about the post-party update. Hope you remember to post alot of pictures . . . . Can't wait!!
Thanks! Oh you know me-- Im a picture fiend so there will be MANY from the party!
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Originally Posted by KandJluvdisney
great update mel
can't wait to hear about the honeymoon choice
and deets from the party
hurry back with more please
Thanks! I will be back no later than Monday... so only a few more days till the next update!
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OK, I'm caught up. Congrats again to you Melissa! Sounds like everything is going smoothly. Love the bouquets, the stationery, the cake, everything. I can't wait to hear about the engagement party and then the dress shopping!
Thanks! I love your pictures btw, Ive been lurking on your DL TR! Good stuff-- ive always wanted to visit but the airfare always sends me back to the WDW site! lol! cant beat $69 each way, ya know? LOL!
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thanks for the update...of course, since it has taken me so long to get around to reading....your party is over, so i am waiting for the details and, of course, pictures!
Just caught up on the PTR and relaized I missed a post but all caught up now . I love the cake...can't wait to see the pictures and see how it turned out. I am sure it will be fablulous. The treats are so cute...I know you must have tons going on but I am definitely looking forward to your update...
thanks for the update...of course, since it has taken me so long to get around to reading....your party is over, so i am waiting for the details and, of course, pictures!
Its okay! Im behind everywhere! I have to check out all the challenger threads next!!!
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I just got caught everything looks & sounds beautiful. I can't wait to hear more.
Thanks-- and I love your new sig pic!! You guys look like you had such a blast!
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Originally Posted by DrDolphin
Great update. Hope the party went well and can't wait to read all about it.
Thanks! Coming right up!
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Originally Posted by amandal
Can't wait to hear about the party (and hoepfully see lots of pics). I know you have a long weekend coming up, so no excuses about updating!!!
LOL! Here I am getting ready now on the first day off!
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Originally Posted by scdisneyfan
I would agree with amanda! Im dying for an update about the engagement party and some pictures if you have any!
LOL! I have tons of pictures!!! and they are on the way!
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Just caught up on the PTR and relaized I missed a post but all caught up now . I love the cake...can't wait to see the pictures and see how it turned out. I am sure it will be fablulous. The treats are so cute...I know you must have tons going on but I am definitely looking forward to your update...
The cake was amazing! I am working on the update now, so it should be up in just a bit! =]
Hey Party People! I am finally back and finally with a good update! I had no choice but to get this done because I know I will want to share the dress-shopping adventure we are taking on Saturday! =]
So, lets start with the incidentals. My parents through us an Engagement Party. It was at a clubhouse in the development that my Aunt and Uncle live in. Rob and I love this place-- they have a hall area, an outside area, a nice kitchen, and then a sitting area with a big flatscreen tv and direct tv. There is even a kids play room off the sitting room! Its got something for everyone for sure! In any case, my parents had all the food catered so my mom could make us our FABULOUS cake!
Here is a "before" group of pictures...
My parents also rented the table linens. Here you can see the table settings, centerpieces, and the lovely fireplace!
Here is a closer look at the centerpieces that my mom made...
Here are the table settings, my mom made the cookies and decorated them, the tins had mints in them, and the napkins had a fork, spoon, and knife for everyone in them.
And here is the Champagne fountain (also rented) that my mom filled with punch...
You are probably thinking-- wow Mel's mom is amazing! But you seriously ain't seen nothin yet! Check out this cake!!!!!!
It was so amazing, I seriously didn't even pick on the fact that my mom mimicked the colors of Sleeping Beauty castle, not Cinderella's! LOL! I guess its actually my castle... though!
The party was TONS of fun! Everyone had a great time! We got great gifts! My sister gave us a Cinderella and Prince Charming Lenox cake topper I had wanted and we got some money and gift cards, plus other fun weddingy gifts! My cousin who is in the wedding got us a Bride and Groom cookbook (like a cooking for 2 one) which is awesome! And my grandparents got us a Canon Powershot digital camera (in blue)!
(Thats my sister peaking in)!
(My brother in law, brother, and dad's friend)
(My niece)
(Me with my uncle, cousin, and niece)
(The Best Man with Rob's Dad)
Believe it or not my car wouldn't start Monday morning. (You know, when it rains it pours!) We were planning to use our Engagment money to put down a deposit on our honeymoon and pay for our Pre-Cana classes through the church. We would even have enough left to pay my dad back for our photographer deposit. My car is getting towed Friday and looked at Monday so who knows if we will have any of that done!!! I feel like the decks are stacked against me with money lately.
And on top of that, I was hit from behind in a hit and run a few weeks ago and now that I made an insurance claim, the girl who hit me is claiming that she stopped short and never hit me!!!! Which is such bull and she probably just fixed her own bumper real quick since the damage to my car was done mostly with her liscence plate and the bolt that attaches it!!! When her insurance agent called me to talk about it I was calm and didn't get nasty that she said that so that I wouldn't seem like a bitch but I am sooooooooo pissed that after hitting me and LEAVING she is now LYING! So now on top of the fact that I have to spend our engagment money to fix whatever is wrong under the hood of my car, I have to deal with a bumper with spiderwebed paint and gouges in the paint and plastic! What luck me and Little Blue (name of my car) are having!!! Sigh!
So to get here through lots of rambling... I can't guarantee I will be back right away with the dress shopping update. My car should be looked at this Monday morning BUT I have class on Tuesday AND Thursday after school and have no idea what I am going to do about a car if Little Blue isn't ready by Monday evening... especially because I don't know how much it will cost and what is actually wrong with it! Wish me luck!
I hate car problems, dealing with insurance companies,.. and liars!
It's bad enough that she hit you without lying about it! keep smiling, but don't give in!
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