Information

If anyone from Los Angeles is looking for information for Montreal, feel free to ask me or Dawn. If you ask her she can relay it to me and I will do my best to answer whatever needs you may have. The day is drawing ever closer and I know people will want to have plans in place. Can't wait to see you all there and celebrate this most joyous of occasions!

Color Scheme Update

Well, I got my dress. It's the ivory/champagne one on the first page of the site I posted earlier. In case I don't get to remove the other image, it's the first one, I haven't gotten to showing the back of the dress yet. So the color scheme has to be slightly modified, where I was hoping for pink and burgundy, my dress is now ivory/champagne. Which changes a lot, however, I would still like to incorporate pink and burgundy. Since I am planning on doing my own flowers, I got ivory and burgundy ribbon to tie the bouquets. I've also found some dresses that have ivory and champagne colors that might work for everyone. Additionally, if you find a dress that you'd like me to see I'd be glad to take a look. I hope to keep updating everyone here, I've been slacking as of late, but I am trying to address all our invitations! So keep an eye out!

Here is an example of what I'm thinking might be a nice solution to everyones concerns!



What do you think? I like the look of the soft flowing skirt, and I think maybe if we find a dress that can have a matching top or a pretty little sweater it would be a very elegant look.

Oh the excitement!

I was talking to one of our friends who will be attending the wedding, and he was looking for things to do while in town. One of the things suggested was Biodome, which I've always wanted to do but never had the chance. So we are thinking one day before the wedding of taking some time to check out Biodome! I'm excited for it, I think they are too, so if you are interested here is a link to the site, check it out and let us know if you'd like to go!

Biodome

I think we could have a great time!

Took a trip to Macy's

I went to Macy's and found a couple dresses that i simply adore, and I think that most of you could be comfy in! Unfortunately after searching their website, they do not show the dresses. If anyone would like to get together this weekend, please let me know we can go check out the dresses (found in the Burbank Macy's in a variety of sizes). Also, I was thinking, if we all agree maybe if you are concerned, whatever the dress we choose, we can get small simple cardigans to go with. That should help some of the "comfy" concerns! Please let me know, thanks!

More Details

Speaking of details, Jamie and I have some ideas, about some of the stuff for the wedding. For me I refuse to pay $200 (or more) for 1 bouquet of flowers because it's a wedding bouquet, I've taken the classes, I can do them myself. I already bought the floral tape, wire, ribbon and other details to do this. We were thinking of going to Costco to buy the flowers a couple days early and making all the bouquets, corsages, and boutineers (spelling?), however, if either Karen or Jenn have any idea of places I can get some lilies, please let me know, or flowers that can be purchased not necessarily in an arrangement. I really want lilies, but if we can't find them I'll use something else, so if you've any ideas on where to get them, please let either me or Jamie know, and we can check them out.

Thanks Bunches!

Sizing

Hi Girls,

It's me, I'm back! Ok so, I think I've heard most of your concerns, and gotten ideas for style now, so it all seems to be getting a little clearer. If I can get each of your dress sizes that would be a great help, I've found a couple dresses that might be good for everyone, and if I can get all of your sizes, I can check to see if they are available. Anyway, other than that, we are still busily trying to get invitations together. Not to mention finding a cake and all sort of good stuff, but in any event we'll figure it out. More about that stuff later, once I get all of your sizes, I can check to see if this place has them, then I'll send out a link to the dress and we'll see how everyone likes it.

Take care!

Update

I added a few dresses and I also added a link to the color swatches, and NO, you do NOT have to wear the infamous Seafoam Green that everyone always dreads! (well, that is unless I think you will look better than me, in which case, prepare for seafoam!) .. (would she do that?).. ..(you never can tell!). Please feel free to leave your comments on the blog, or email, or message me with your thoughts. I also need to know your feelings on style (if you are concerned about certain things, I want to know so I don't try to get something that would make you feel uncomfortable). Of course, I think all of you are beautiful ladies, and yes, I do mean ALL of you. So, sometimes I forget that all you gorgeous women may have your own worries or concerns, but I know I certainly don't want anyone uncomfortable, so please get back to me! I think there should be something for everyone, but again, I don't know what you feel.

And for you ladies in Montreal, I'm not up-to-speed on the places to look for dresses up there, so if either of you have any suggestions, please feel free, and we can check them out.

Thanks again to all of you!

Final Groomsman!

And a big thank you to Jake, a friend of Jamie's he met at work for accepting his invitation and the task of being a groomsman. You know you have to wear a pink ruffled tuxedo right?

Nah, even I'm not THAT mean.

Thank You EVERYONE who's making it possible to have a memorable wedding! We love all of you so very much.

To get in touch.

To get in touch with me, please send an email to one of the following:

- FusionGrafx@gmail.com

- Dawn.N.Jamie@gmail.com

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Wedding Theme

Incase anyone is curious about the potential theme, colors and style and such. You can check this link, it gets updated as things change! Wedding Theme

Wedding Details Updated

To add to the party, another of Jamie's groomsmen is none other than Pretty Man Pat (I think that's how it goes)! They've worked together for some time now and if any of you know them, they can be just a little crazy. Special thanks to Pat for agree'n to participate in our wedding!

More, more, more later!

Wedding Details

Saturday, September 22, 2007

That's the date, keep it in mind. It seems like it took forever for us to come up with that date, but finally here we are. It's been a great few years but, we've decided that the distance needs to disappear. So come September we've decided to get the wheels in motion for real! We've all of 4 months to get everything in order and set. Where to start?! Well, that's just it, where, is where we started. The ceremony and reception will be held in Canada, Montreal, Val Morin to be more specific. Where is Val Morin? It's a smaller town in the country side just north of Montreal. I found this place online, and fell in love with the beauty of the entire area. The name of the place is Manoir Mazarine. Once we figured out where, it was clear we really needed to figure out who would attend. And with that we determined that the turnout of persons from the US would be slim, but we have not forgotten about you. For those of you who can't make it, we understand. As we are WELL aware it isn't a cheap expense going out of town, and to another country no less. We are expecting mostly Jamie's family and friends to attend, however I have discovered that I have a few people willing to make the treck up to the still snowy north (thankfully, it's an autumn wedding and we won't have to deal with that).

After much discussion, we ALMOST have the entire wedding party picked out and set. The Maid of Honor: Natalie, a very dear friend of mine, whom I've known for quite a few years. We've been through it all it seems, the good the bad and most definitely the ugly, yet there was great, good, and completely amazing! I am so thrilled that you will be there! Bridesmaids: Nissa and Krista (sisters) are my cousins. I can't imagine doing it without them. From the time we were kids doing whatever it was (they know ALL the stuff, we need not mention it all here) til today I am still in closer contact with them than any of my other cousins. And I'm very excited that they accepted! Karen and Jenn (sisters) are Jamie's cousins. Though I have not spent much time with them, they've shown me nothing but kindness and I am so happy that they accepted and can't wait to get to know them even better. Bestman: Jamie's dad Ken. It's no surprise to me that Jamie would ask his dad to be the bestman, he's been nothing but supportive and wonderful to both of us. I can't imagine a better suited person for his bestman. Groomsmen: Todd and Brad, Jamie's brothers. We couldn't have a ceremony and not include them! I mean they're brothers, and I think it's great that they both decided to take part in the wedding. There are two more groomsmen, that have to be asked, they will go un-named until they get a chance to think about it and respond.

With the location and wedding party set, there was still much to do, we still need to figure out the full guest list, send out invitations, etc. We are looking into the catering, the flowers, music, photography, etc. Dressing the wedding party will prove to be the biggest challenge from this distance. We had talked about many different color schemes and styles. But since everything has to match, the first and foremost on the agenda is my bridal gown. I have a couple picked out, my heart is set on one that may not be possible but, we'll see how that goes. Until then, we wont be sure of the color scheme, though several have been picked out. We are hoping for Burgundy, Pink, and a Light Muted Green. Alternatives are Ivory, Champange, Rum, and Latte (no longer are they just drinks!) among others. With any luck this will NOT be the traditional white wedding!

More will follow, but for now I will stop, as I've got a lot of planning left to continue for tonight!