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Just a couple of updates for ya...

Theme:
I was thinking to myself, what patterns and designs do I think of when it comes to Drew and I? ... HA! Nothing really, but then I thought about our life together. Our love affair has dated back to 1997 when we met in 7th grade.... so thats where I can up with the vintage idea.

I originially just wanted to do Modern Chic, but I thought, why not combine the two.

Then WAH-LAH, I thought of Modern Chic with a Vintage Twist. I already have some great ideas in my head for centerpieces, place cards, Save the Dates, etc :)

Venue:
Today, my parents and I looked at the Westin in town center, Virginia Beach. Orginially, we were thinking this is way out of our price range. Considering the amount of guests, venue, accessibility, etc... I think the Westin is home to our future wedding reception! I instanty fell in love with the venue when we were touring.

It takes a lot to impress my mom if you dont already know that about her.. she was ready to write the check for the deposit today! haha.

The only thing left to do is bring my in-laws, just in case they don't like it. I know we were thinking of other venues, but it just felt right at the Westin. I would have loved to do it at the Contemporary Art Center, unfortunately the venue does not provide catering, bar, etc. We will all be too busy to be worrying about that the day of.

I would like to secure the venue by the end of this month. I will not be traveling until September, so I would really love to start looking for dresses this month and/or throughout August. As always, I will keep you updated :)

Michelle

FINALIZED!!!

Alright, so unfortunately Father Tim is unavailable 9/10/11 next year. Which may be a blessing in disguise because April already has been invited to another wedding the same day... SOOOOO the new and finalized date for Andrew and Michelle's wedding ceremony and reception is....


Saturday, September 17th, 2011 WOOO HOOO.

So far the contenders for the venues are:
1) Contemporary Art Center
2) Holiday Inn
3) Westin

I will TRY to visit the Westin this weekend :)

UPDATE!
September 3, 2011 is labor day weekend next year. With all that will be going on that weekend, availability of venues and prices, we have decided to change the date. I have contacted the church and most likely the date will be changed to September 10, 2011 aka 9/10/11.

I will keep you all update. With this said, I will be begin looking at venues this weekend with my mom and mother-in-law. Dress shopping will start soon :)

so get ready ladies!

wedding date

So after talking to Father Tim, at Holy Spirit (our church) we have decided the wedding date will be. . . .



September 3, 2011 :)



Mark your calendars ladies! let the wedding craziness begin!

i do.

That's right ladies; we did it.

Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 11AM. Barefoot on the sand with Reverend Dawn Kenny, both sets of parents, one best man, one maid of honor and a cousin photographer. A little prayer was said, we exchanged vows and said " I do ".

I cried the whole time but managed to get it together while I stared into his eyes and said my vows to him. I wish all of you could have been there; but I know you all will be next year.

Drew and I are actually going to look at venues tomorrow in the middle of trying to get important paperwork done before he has to leave June 3- a month before our 4 years...

Just wanted to keep you all updated! Also, I believe I sent all of you an email about making a scrapbook for him before he leaves. I would really appreciate if you could either share a story or write encouraging words for him. Ill be putting the words in the back of the scrapbook. Just shoot me an email mdmadridejos@gmail.com... I actually need it sooner than later, so if you get the chance I know he'll appreciate it a lot. (It can be short and sweeet; no need for a novel haha)

Thanks! Love you all!!!

Michelle