The is Chris' attempt at trying to determine the height and width of our ice sculpture. From the top of the brown box to the floor. This was about all we could come up with to help us get a visual picture of the size. We still haven't decided for sure if we are going this route. Check out our final decision at the wedding. It will be a surprise!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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Let me guess what you all want to know...How did he pop the question?
Well, I'll try to give the shortened version. He came home from work after having gone to the $1 store to get an ornament that he could open and put the ring in. When he got home he gave Ann the ornament to hang on the tree and said it was from "the roofers." By the way, Lawrence is a project manager for a roofing company. After they got ready to head out for 2 parties that night, Lawrence asked Ann to take the ornament off the tree and throw away the snow that was inside the ornament. She did as asked, although not understanding why this was all of a sudden very important to Lawrence. Why couldn't that be done after the party? Once the snow was out she saw a note and pulled it out. "Will you marry me?" was on the note and Lawrence was on his knee. She said yes and the celebrating began. Below are some pictures I have of them over the past year.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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Christmas afternoon we headed to Estill, SC to be with Chris' family. We had a much slower pace for those next three days, but spend most of our time on the road checking things off the to-do list with his family. Mrs. Georgia (Chris' mom) and I went to Charleston to pick out her mother-of-the-Groom dress. On Saturday we all loaded up and headed to Savannah so that Chris' brother could get measured for his tux and then ended up doing a little shopping. On Sunday in Walterboro I was able to meet some of his extended family, finally! They are really a sweet bunch of folks. After that we went back to Columbia for the night and then another appointment on Monday morning at 9am with the reception hall. OK, enough about out Christmas. I'm getting worn out just thinking about what all we did. It definitely wasn't a relaxing week, but a fun and festive one. We couldn't ask for anything more...to be surround with family and friends, hugs and kisses, traditions and laughter!
The 3 Citadel roommates and their fiance and/or girlfriend.
Lawrence and his girlfriend, Ann. Little did she know he was
popping the question in less than 24 hours.
The other girls of the 3 boys: Moms and Sisters
No, we didn't get another puppy. This is Melanie's lemondrop beagle.
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I know this picture is interesting and for those of you that aren't familiar with the tradition, let me explain. Many brides-to-be will collect the bows for the gifts at the shower and mount them on a plate to use as her bridal bouquet at the rehearsal. Well, until this shower, I didn't know that there was another tradition, I think more popular in Yankeetown, in which the bride uses the plate of bows as a hat. As you can see, I modeled the hat option for my dear friend Christine from Long Island, NY! Love ya!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
I am so thankful for friends
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Reminder
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
On my wish list
Be on the lookout!
The first contact I had that the invitations had made them into family and friends mailboxes was from Marianne Bruner Baur. Thanks Mari!
Okay, I have a couple of things I need some help on. If you can contribute a tip, suggestion, or thought about the things listed below, please send us a message.
1. Hair: Do you know of someone in Columbia that can do a hairstyle the day of the wedding.
2. Birdcage: Does anyone already have one that we could borrow for the gift table. Kind of a costly item to only use 1 night.
3. Transportation: Any ideas on how to get from the church to the reception in something other than a limo.
Also, be sure to share with us any special requests you may have for songs to be played at the reception. We want everyone on the dance floor!
I will update pictures as soon as possible. I'm headed off to bed shortly. I am dog sitting Jennifer & Stewarts dog, Baxter. He is sacked out on the floor now.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
A Christmas Decoration Shower
Yes, we really do...
me showing off our final product!
I gave Chris this ornament the night we were engaged. December 1, 2007
Tailgate Shower
Monday, December 8, 2008
I need to update!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Thoughts...
So, what do you think about a popcorn bar? With toothpicks and floss provided, of course! We could still have our favorite flavors: mac&cheese, dill pickle, jalopeno, ranch. Well, we really wouldn't have those flavors but there are plenty more to choose from. Would you rather have a favor that you take-and-go instead of having to prepare yourself? Help!