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

update!

l a d i e s ! ! !

so i have an update on the bridal show; i cant go! that weekend I have to be in Charlottesville for work ANNND Drew's family is hosting a party for him (since he's leaving for Afghan in June) in Maryland ...

I am going to suprise him and go to MD after my program. Shhhh.. dont tell :) He is going to be soooo shocked! i am so excited!

BUTTTT,keep your eyes peeled for upcoming shows ANYWHERE.. seriously, if you want to plan a day trip to Kalamazoo, lets do it! just need a heads up of course!

thanks!

ps- if you have random thoughts, ideas, concerns... just blog it! seriously, just do it :)

show @ the Holiday Inn

hello beautiful ladies!

I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the spring weather, or in my case survived the weekend from all the spring allergies :)

Last month I went to a bridal show with my Mom, Dad, future mother in-law and MOH (Maid of Honor), Melissa @ the Crowne Plaza on Bonney Road. I arrived fashionably late, of course-hehe, and didn't get a chance to see everything. I didn't even receive a free bridal tote! :(

There is another show on April 25th at the Holiday Inn Executive Inn on Greenwich Road, in Virginia Beach from 12-3. This place has actually been newly renovated and I would like to visit the place as a possible venue :) I'm not sure if I wanna go again, butttt if I get some people to come with, maybe I'll go again!

Tickets online are $5, $10 at the door. Let me know if you want to go! Check out the website.

thanks,

the blushing bride <3

random thoughts

Bridal Babble...

After looking at engagement photos from photographer websites I've decided I absolutely hate couple kissing pictures. From this day forward I say "I DO" not want to take couple pictures unless it is Drew and I kissing at the altar :p

Check out the Contemporary Art Center in Virginia Beach

... a possible venue for our wedding, your thoughts? just blog it!

invitation inspiration

And the Invitation Inspiration begins!
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