Real Brides of the East Bay
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07/19/11Crunch TimeLess than three months till my wedding and I feel like it was just yesterday that Josh popped the question on the top of our mountain.Talk of babies and future plans of our new found family hang in the air, while I finalize details such as what type of lace trim I want for my veil, wha t bible verses my fiance and I would like to be used in our ceremony and where in the world I will find the “right” shoes to match my dress. As much as I am overwhelmed I feel in a state of bliss for what feels like the first time throughout the whole process. Maybe a calming before the storm? Josh finalized our details for our honeymoon today and I can’t wait to spend five days in a beach-side rental property in Rio Del Mar with my new soon-to-be hubby. I think one of my favorite parts of this... Posted at 01:00 PM | Permalink |
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05/31/11What's ImportantI think there comes a time in every bride's journey when she feels like the wedding has become about so much more than what it should be about-the bride and groom. You worry about your family and the challenges and the drama you may face-will it ruin the experience? The wedding? Will everyone get along? You worry about how everyone will perceive your style-the decorations, the ceremony, etc. But I think one thing that gets lost in all the commotion is the connection between you and your fiancé. This whole experience is supposed to be joyful, about just the two of you. But what happens when all the other stuff becomes too much? What happens when you get so wrapped up in everything else you forget about why you're there in the first place? I've come to the... Posted at 02:23 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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03/18/11Decisions, Decisions, Decisions .........With almost five months of intense wedding planning under my belt, I’ve come to realize that there are a few things that a bride ought to keep in mind: 1. Make sure that your ceremony and reception represent you and your fiancée. I have looked through countless magazines, wedding blogs, online resources, etc. trying to find exactly what I wanted for my wedding. What colors do I want? What should my centerpieces be like? Should I have a theme? And what I realized is that I needed to stay within the realm of what would best represent my fiancée and myself. At first, I started with a couple different color choices and I ended up changing them quite a few times before I had to tell myself STOP! I went to my... |
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07/07/106 Months Later...6 Months Later... With only three months left until the big day, it feels like everything is done. We booked the band, caterer, photographer, florist, minister, and bought the dress. Of course, we are sure that there are a million more little things that will come up between now and the end of September, but for now we are feeling quite accomplished. A few more lessons learned along the way:1. MUSIC: We learned that a Band is more pricey than a DJ, yet if you have your heart set on live music like we did, you CAN find a great band that plays a variety of music without breaking the bank. Meet The Groove Doctors, managed by Dr. Dave, the band's Bassist. We went and saw them play a live set at the Pleasanton Brewery and were blown away by their energy and ability to get... |
