Help with pictures please!

Ok Ladies and gents- I need your help!  I am trying to get updated pictures of everyone in the wedding party and this is proving to be more difficult than I imagined!  Please email me or post on the blog a more recent pic (or really any pic of you that you like!) and also if anyone has good pics of someone else in the wedding party or any of the parents, that would be helpful too!  Thanks in advance =)

Sad day...

It is a sad day here in wedding land, as the shoe I always wanted became the shoe I can't walk in...Yes its true, my lovely purple shoes I put a pic of in a previous post are not going to be my wedding shoes.  I'm holding out that I can wear them to the rehearsal, but we'll see!  I told Caurie and her mom tonight that if I do wear them, maybe I can get my fall out of the way and then I won't have to worry about it on the actual wedding day!  I will miss you, my perfect shoes, and I will practice to wear you someday as I just can't seem to return you just yet...
And now my search for wedding shoes continues, purple or ivory?  Low heel or high? Is there a shoe that is comfortable and not too "bridal"?? 

Check it out

Groom and Parent Boutonnieres
Originally uploaded by rbkcreations

Got pics today from the awesome crafters making our flowers and bouquets- check out the boutonniers (I still can't spell that word...) and the corsages (bout are bottom 3 and 3 on top are corsages)

The rest are on flickr if you want to see them I can send a link...

So excited for these- I just love how they look!!
Just to clarify- these have ivory ribbon as they are the parents and Seans (mine will have Ivory too) but everyone else will have black ribbon stems.  =)

Beef- its whats for dinner...

Ok- I've been slacking on the guys post, so here is a rundowm for everyone!
Let’s hear it for the boys…


I swear that’s a song, right? It’s completely stuck in my head now! =) Alright, I’m trying to compile on the info on the groomsmen but I don’t think I have pics of everyone so I will see how it goes and add more later! Hopefully I can get more details from Sean- I’m not very good at what everyone does and what not… Drumroll please:

Sean will have two best men to pair up with my two MOH: (In no particular order)

Dave:  

Friend of Sean’s, they lived together at college-(NIU), and I’m sure they have stories I don’t want to hear about. The great thing about Dave is he won’t try to tell me! =) Married to Heather (one of my girls), and works for his family business LDR construction. I’m just hoping Dave does the worm at our reception (sorry Heather!)








Jake:  

Friend of Sean’s since they were little, I’m sure he has some embarrassing pic of them from grade school and I am hoping to post it as soon as I can get a hold of it… I hope I’m getting this part right- works for Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance, I’m not sure what the exact title is (Help me out here guys!) but I didn’t even know for my own sister so what do you expect?!? Also lives and works in Rockford, recently bought a house (YAY!) and has the scariest basement- Seriously these muskies are HUGE!


Obviously (or maybe not to everyone) not Jake but since he has managed to elude any photo op from yours truly, Jake is now undercover as Elvis Himselvis...Real pic to be added at some point- Jake is really much cuter than older fat elvis =)


And for the rest of the men:

Kris:

is my only brother, currently lives and works in Boise, ID. Went to Boylan (like most or all of the rest of the guys I believe) then Bradley U, then moved far far away! Married with 2 adorable kids (my flower girl and ring bearer!) works as an electrical engineer I believe. Kris I hope you get a chance to look at this so you can see who everyone is!! Hopefully we figure out a Vegas trip, even if its after the wedding!







Jeremiah:

Always good to have the law on your side, right? =) Works for the Rockford PD, helps keep us out of trouble…I think- ha. Also friends with Sean since they were young so same deal for the pics as with Jake! Gotta love a man in uniform…

Jeremiah has also managed to sneak away somehow- I will have to dig around and find something- I know I have pictures of you somewhere!!  =)

**I am facebook stalking these boys- here is one I found from Blakes wedding of Jeremiah:
You no longer have to be fat elvis...sad day I know!







Tony:

Also a friend of Seans from way back when. Tony was recently serving our country in the US Army, was over in Iraq for a while, now is down in TX (Fort Hood no less), actually off base I believe as he is done officially with the army, but stays in the area with his fiancé! To be married in February I recently discovered- so Congrats on that and I hope Sean can make it!! I know he is SO happy you are able to come and be a part of our wedding!



I gotta say a big thanks to our whole bridal party, especially grateful for everyone who can come in from out of town to make our day even more special!! I know- I’m super cheesy!



So that’s the boys- I will be trying to add any missing pics as I get them- until then enjoy Elvis Himselvis...

Shoes too!

That is to funny! I was just going to get on here and post about what shoes you wanted for us...whether they should be similar or what color you'd prefer! I'm online looking at shoes and of course I can justify them if it's for the wedding! haha For us I wondered if they should be heels, stappy, and just black..or what color you'd prefer.

The shoes you put up would be great for the reception I think they'd be comfortable and they are very cute!

Found these too if we knew all sizes....they seem like limited avail. though...
Search Kuma Patent Satin Rose Thong Sandals by Michael Antonio (found it with a couple sizes on amaon.com $29.90)



Okay I bought a pair of shoes we will see how they look when they get here.....

From ShiekhShoes.com 64572 is the SKU Candice you might even want to steal them haha although the height is the same as the ones you just got so who knows.

shoes for reception??

Ok ladies- I may be thinking super crazy as I already ordered 2 pairs of shoes, but I came across this website that is so awesome!  Check this out: http://www.ssekodesigns.com/
I love the idea of these shoes (for the reception if nothing else!) as the shoes I ordered both have a 3 1/2 inch heel and I really don't want to trip and fall on my face...

Let me know what you guys think- I put in a request for purple just to see if the cost goes down with more pairs ordered, but they already have black available!  And read the story, its really a neat idea and would make me feel better buying another pair of shoes for this one day...=)

Add on:
Ok here is a picture of the purple heels I ordered and am anxiously awaiting to try on!! I was obsessed with these, and then when they had a sweet sale, I just had to get them...Good return policy if they don't work so I had to try!!

get together

Caurie is right we do need to get together!  I love the black linen for the table-it will look great with white tablecloths.  The dates Candice listed to get together are good except for the 3rd & 7th I am on call but could come depending on the time (and if I get calls).  I penciled in the engagement party on my calender.  

There is nothing old lady about knitting and/or crocheting.  I can crochet but not well & want to learn how to knit.  Its handy!  I made my own scarf and many for gifts over the last 3 years.  

I do think drinks are in order as it has been far too long since I have had one! :)

Hopefully Heather has nice handwriting since Caurie and I are out.