tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38462716817300958482024-03-14T03:35:06.629-07:00The Modern Romantic's BlogLife, Love, Art, Cupcakes and CraftingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-47122262702713294232014-10-01T08:43:00.001-07:002014-10-01T08:43:29.059-07:00Etsy Shop!Hello again friends! Just checking in quickly to promote my Etsy shop!<br />
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It too is called the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheModernRomantic?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Modern Romantic</a>, and I have recently added my latest jewelry creations. As soon as I have proper pictures, I'll be putting up some other things like crafts, and even a few hair flowers that could be a part of someone's Big Day!<br />
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Take a look at some of my stuff if you please!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-64357522382228505672014-09-24T20:33:00.002-07:002014-09-24T20:33:43.477-07:00Wedding Cupcakes - {Anniversary #2 Edition!}I interrupt these recaps to bring you...a CUPCAKE recipe!<br />
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As you know, I have had a long, torrid affair with cupcakes. I'll not deny it. It's <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/cupcakes.html">all</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/cupcake-spiration.html">over</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/give-thanks-for-cupcakes.html">this</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/i-cant-keep-away.html">blog</a>! Well, our cupcakes were amazing! Beautifully crafted by <a href="http://www.patticakesri.com/">Patticakes</a> bakery, they were as delicious as they looked...<br />
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In addition to those beauts, P and I wanted to have a small cake to cut, like a top tier that we could use for a cake cutting and of <i>course</i> freeze and nom on for our one year anniversary! My grandmother made ours with an amazing recipe she used to make her own daughter's (my aunts) wedding cake. It was DELICIOUS! And even one year later, (my SUPER-preggo self was gleeful to have it) it was so tasty. We enjoyed it our wedding night and our first anniversary celebration. Check it.</div>
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Anyway. Deliciousness for days! We were so happy with the cupcakes and so in love with my grandmother's recipe. Since we only saved enough from the original cake for our first anniversary (also, I don't think two years would be healthy or even edible for saving a wedding cake in the freezer), I asked my grandmother for the recipe - here it is folks! The BEST wedding cake recipe, ever.</div>
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2 1/8 cups flour (4 1/4 cups)</div>
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1 1/2 cups sugar (3 cups)</div>
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3 tablespoons baking powder (6 tablespoons)</div>
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1 teaspoon salt (2 teaspoons)</div>
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1 cup of milk (2 cups)</div>
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3/4 cups of Crisco Shortening (1 1/2 cups)</div>
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1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (3 teaspoons)</div>
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3 eggs (6)</div>
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1/2 cup of Crisco per 1 box of Confectioner's sugar (you should really just eye-ball this, watch for the consistency you want)</div>
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4-5 tablespoons of water or milk</div>
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Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the milk, Crisco, vanilla and eggs and beat until smooth. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.</div>
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I finally got to really look at how handsome P looked in his wedding duds, and finally got to show him <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/hair-trial.html">the</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/finding-of-wedding-dress.html">look</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/saucy-wedding-accessories.html">I</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/finishing-touch.html">was</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-somethingsaccessories-for-bridal.html">putting</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/somethings.html">together</a> for the past year and a half (especially the <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/seriously-omg-shoes.html">shoes</a>!)!<br />
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The posing for formal pictures was - I'll admit - slightly stressful. Gathering one group, dismissing another, trying to keep the bridal glow about me :-P and wanting so badly to just be with Patrick - It was tough!</div>
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Luckily, <a href="http://www.evephotography.com/">Evgenia</a> was a pro at getting things done quickly! We had so many gorgeous pictures of us and our friends and family to share! Here are a few of our favorites!</div>
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We were visiting both sides of the family for Easter this year and I thought they'd be the perfect treat to bring along. So I raided my favorite craft store for supplies and got to work!!!<br />
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16 oz Box Cake Mix, 6 oz Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt, 2 Large Egg Whites, 1 Tsp. Vanilla, 1 Cup of Water, 48 oz of Colored Candy Melts, Sprinkles, Baking Spray<br />
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Stick the completed baked cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes, this makes it easier for the chocolate to stick to the cake ball. Melt the chocolate according the the packages' instructions. I used glass cups to hold the chocolate, and did one color at a time. I also took out five of the cake balls at a time to maximize the coolness of the cake balls! (Also, get your sprinkles ready!)</div>
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Dip the tip of the lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then into the cake ball, and dip the cake ball into the chocolate. If you are using sprinkles, sprinkle them on immediately before the chocolate hardens.<br />
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They were a big hit at the Easter dinners! So was a certain little bunny! ;-)</div>
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<i>*For this recipe, you really do need the rounded mini-donut or cake ball pan. If you don't have one of these you can follow <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Basic-Cake-Balls-361550">this recipe</a> from Epicurious!</i><br />
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Happy Spring!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-61546856814464055172014-04-14T15:00:00.000-07:002014-04-14T20:39:07.213-07:00A Little More on the CeremonyAs I re-read my <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/our-wedding-ceremony.html">Ceremony</a> post, I wanted to say a few more things because I feel like, since it has already been over a year, I was not so specific in re-counting the details. To be honest, what I remember from our Ceremony is basically what I laid down in that post. All that stuck (and to me, all that mattered) was that Patrick and I were married in front of our friends. I can't recall every tiny detail, because I was hot, sweaty, nervous, excited and overwhelmed with love that day. And that doesn't bother me.<br>
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I know it was a beautiful ceremony. Our best man, Devin, recorded it on his iPhone, and (when we're ready) we'll listen to it again to remember the details more distinctly. But for now, I think my post, albeit it's vagueness covers what was very important in our ceremony. We exchanged our vows in front of our friends and families. We were blessed in our marriage. There was music. There were tears of joy and songs.<br>
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That being said, I am kind of kicking myself for not getting to these re-cap posts sooner to really get those details in! (Lesson learned). I've been to a few weddings now as an adult, and I find that the most important details will always stick. And that's all that matters!<br>
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Thanks for reading my self-concious re-cap review!<br>
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MicahAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-54793030122792701002014-04-13T18:59:00.003-07:002014-04-13T18:59:59.897-07:00Our Wedding : The CeremonyResuming re-caps!<br />
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The Ceremony!<br />
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I was shaking as we made our way (sneakily) up the stairs to hide in a little galley kitchen before the boys would see us. I was surrounded by my best friends and my family. This was when everything started to become less dream-like and more real to me. I stood behind my girls, who chatted quietly and excitedly. Every now and then, the girls would check in with me. But it was good to have the 10 or so minutes of quiet reflection for me. I had been waiting all my life for this...for <a href="http://amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/proposal.html">the proposal</a>, for the <a href="http://amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/ever-epic-e-pics.html">engagement photo session</a>, <a href="http://amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/asking-girlsormy-first-diy.html">to ask my best friends to stand with me</a>, to f<a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/finding-of-wedding-dress.html">ind the perfect dress</a>, to pick our <a href="http://amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Wedding%20rings">wedding bands</a> that <a href="http://amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/wedding-bands.html">we'd wear </a>for the rest of our lives...as well as all the other joys and frustrations that come as you plan a wedding.<br />
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Just then, I heard the boys lining up on the other side of the door! Someone made Patrick laugh and once I heard his voice, my heart skipped a beat and the tears welled in my eyes. This was it! It was actually here and happening! I was so happy! I heard the string players begin, and knew that my mother-in-law was being led down the aisle by our cousins, then my little brother escorted my mother to her seat.<br />
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They were followed by our sweet ring bearer and flower girls --- who took their jobs QUITE seriously!</div>
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After my lovely bridesmaids each made their way down the aisle, it was mine and my father's turn. </div>
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I mentioned that <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/music-to-my-ears.html">Patrick's composition</a> that he dedicated to me would be played by our String Quartet as my father and I made our way down the aisle. Well, I am sure it sounded lovely, but as soon as I stepped out with my dad, I couldn't hear anything. I saw my handsome groom, and that's all there was (He looked pretty happy to see me too!).</div>
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We walked together, this man who raised me to the man who stole my heart. It was beautiful. I kept squeezing my father's arm, partly to calm my nerves, partly to let him know how excited and happy I was and partly to imprint the memory in my mind. I looked around at my friends, family and all those who came to support us. I last found the eyes of my mom, and smiled. This was our day.</div>
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The room looked amazing. It was grander than I had planned or dreamed it would be. The flowers, the beautiful blue, <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/love-banner.html">and</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/oh-my-paper-heart.html">all</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/shakespeare-and-love.html">my</a> <a href="http://www.amodernromanticblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/with-this-wreath.html">crafties</a> looked perfect (Special THANKS to my Auntie who did all the set up that morning!). It was exactly as I envisioned, but BETTER!!! Our Officiant, Father Steve began the service. We heard beautiful words. We kept looking at each other. Much like <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/">The Office's</a> Jim and Pam Halpert, we took "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-MfVmfm9V8">mental pictures</a>" to remember each moment. </div>
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One of my very best friends from grade school beautifully read our chosen reading. And then we heard our best friends' composition and performance of the Pablo Neruda sonnet in Spanish!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,</span></div>
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or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.</div>
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I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,</div>
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in secret, between the shadow and the soul.</div>
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I love you as the plant that never blooms</div>
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but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;</div>
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thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,</div>
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risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.</div>
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I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.</div>
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I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;</div>
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so I love you because I know no other way</div>
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than this: where I does not exist, nor you,</div>
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so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,</div>
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so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">No te amo como si fueras rosa de sal, topacio</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">o flecha de claveles que propagan el fuego: </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">te amo como se aman ciertas cosas oscuras, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">secretamente, entre la sombra y el alma.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Te amo como la planta que no florece y lleva</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">dentro de sí, escondida, la luz de aquellas flores, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">y gracias a tu amor vive oscuro en mi cuerpo </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">el apretado aroma que ascendió de la tierra.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Te amo sin saber cómo, ni cuándo, ni de dónde,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">te amo directamente sin problemas ni orgullo: </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">así te amo porque no sé amar de otra manera,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">sino así de este modo en que no soy ni eres,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">tan cerca que tu mano sobre mi pecho es mía, </span></div>
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And then, one of my very favorite parts of our ceremony occurred. We were so lucky we got to hear our ridiculously talented friends sing an a cappella version of our favorite Shakespeare Sonnet. Sonnet XVIII. You can see the tears in my eyes in the picture. This was our love sung by our friends. It was an incredible moment that we won't forget.<br />
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Then we stood and looked over one another. We exchanged vows, the traditional vows in a marriage ceremony. Our voices were shaking, but we spoke the truth. I'm not sure about Patrick, but I felt like our vows were these wonderfully traditional words made true and real by the simple fact that we were the ones speaking them. I felt like we were saying them, just us, to each other. It felt like we were the only people in the room. We placed our beautiful wedding rings on each other's fingers. Father Steve blessed our marriage, and pronounced us "Husband and Wife." </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-58437550451826322942014-03-28T17:59:00.001-07:002014-04-13T14:22:21.187-07:00Hello, my friends, Hello!Hey everyone! As you can see, if you are still following (fingers crossed) I have a new blog title AND a new layout! Woo hoo!<br />
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I have been totally MIA for over half a year now, and that is all due to (I'm sure it's obvious to you) our baby boy's arrival in the world!<br />
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Being a new mother has been the most challenging, rewarding and amazing change to my life! We are over the moon with love for this boy. Patrick and I feel like our family is made whole with him, and we couldn't be more thrilled, or feel more lucky.<br />
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That is what took me away from blogging (as well as six shows back to back! Whew!). Our little family has been busy with growing teeth, trying out foods and learning to sit, as well as looking for a more permanent home and working on compositions and learning new theatrical skills (try to determine who's doing what here!). On the home front, literally, we are lucky to have made an offer and currently are in the process of closing on a condo in our beloved town of choice! More on that later...<br />
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I'd like to start fresh with this blog, if you'll have me. My life is moving in a new and exciting direction; being a Stay-At-Home Mom and an Actor/Director/Producer! I want to share bits and pieces of this new life with you all. There will be many crafts, cupcakes and funny stories and of course, pictures of J (our little guy). AND I <u>will</u> finish the wedding recaps and go through the pregnancy (woof). All this is to say I'm happy to be back and excited to start a new chapter!<br />
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Finally...more recaps! Sorry this has taken so long! Now that I am officially on maternity leave (EEK!) I <i>should</i> post more regularly (of course, depending on when the little one decides to get here). I am sorry for really disappearing. If any one is still following me, thank you and I am humbled by your faith in me. I want to be a better blogger again, I had so much fun planning the wedding, and after already a year of marriage, I am saddened by my dropping the ball with postings. I will be trying my darnedest to keep going! Especially during my wait for baby! Anyway...RECAP!</div>
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My eyes popped open on the morning of our wedding to overcast skies...but I couldn't care less! I was up, it was early, and we were getting married! We ate breakfast, I showered and we hopped in the car to the hair salon. I was meeting my bridesladies there and everything up until I pulled into the parking lot of the salon felt completely surreal. I found myself jokingly saying "yay!" when people asked how I felt. I was truthfully, completely overwhelmed and just hoping that we kept on time, and that P wouldn't see me on my way into the Towers!</div>
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<li>An individualized, personalized charm necklace with their initials and matching earrings (I was so thrilled, they <u>all</u> wore their jewelry that day)</li>
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I was pleased to see that they were thrilled with the gifts! After all, they had given so, so much to me.<br />
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I gathered up <a href="http://rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-somethingsaccessories-for-bridal.html">my</a> <a href="http://rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/02/finishing-touch.html">accessories</a> and my <a href="http://rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/06/seriously-omg-shoes.html">shoes</a>, after they were beautifully captured by the photographer, we grabbed the favors and headed to the car! It was finally beginning to feel real!<br />
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So we hopped in the cars and headed over. To <a href="http://rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2011/03/our-venue.html">that place</a> I had seen in my dreams for almost two years. To our place, Patrick's and mine. I had been texting my guy throughout the day --- just last minute questions/answers and timing things. But when we pulled up and parked about a block away from the Towers, my nerves awakened and I was petrified he'd accidentally see me! I quickly texted him "We're on our way!!!" to which he replied "We're all ready. :-)" and my heart soared. I was at the same time calmed and thrilled by that response. That's my man. And in a little over an hour, I'd be marrying him. We gathered our things, me cradling my dress, and briskly headed toward the Towers. <div>
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We had to kind of awkwardly sneak up to the Bridal room, and once there, I felt like I could allow the giddy feelings to take me over. I pulled on my undergarments and got ready to step into my dress. What a beautiful moment; to finally slip into the most precious piece of clothing I'd ever wear. I felt beautiful in it, and I knew Patrick would love it.<br /><br />
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He wrote me such a sweet note on a vintage postcard from Capri, Italy (WHERE OUR AMAZING <a href="http://rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/08/honeymoon-recap-our-trip-to-paradise.html">HONEYMOON</a> WAS!) and gave me a beautiful white banded watch. On the face of the watch is a rotating 'hand' that eventually lines up letters to read "Love Knows Not What Time Is." Crying. Obviously. Its so beautiful! I love it so much! He also gave me a mini cupcake phone accessory and a Bane action figure, and a book called "Greene On Capri" written by someone named Greene who obviously had an amazing experience, like we were about to have, in Capri. (GOSH, does the man love me or what? Wee!)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-677839526118815312013-04-20T12:24:00.002-07:002013-04-20T12:24:59.989-07:00Feeling BlessedHey friends. Spring is finally here! We are leaving our windows open, our allergies are taking their tolls, and we found four disgusting spiders in our apartment yesterday. But we are happy, and for the most part, very healthy. Our baby is growing and we're so excited. But, recently, major things in our world took a tragic turn.<br />
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Most of you may have seen the horrific events that occurred at the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/20/us/boston-attack/index.html?iid=article_sidebar">Boston Marathon</a> this past week. As a resident of Massachusetts, someone who works in the heart of the city, whose dreams have come to life here and someone who has a great deal of passion for the city it has been a very tough week.<br />
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Patrick and I were extraordinarily lucky. I had the day off from work, so was able to be safe at home and not enter Boston that Monday. Patrick works in the city, but he was at a safe enough distance that he was able to confirm his safety to me quickly. He also happened to drive into the city that day (because he was running late that morning) and came home soon as he could. Our friends and family were safe and checked in very quickly. But many were not. My heart grieves for them. My heart grieves for this city. For an event that is meant to be joyous, and a celebration of life and freedom.<br />
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But on the other hand, I have seen such heroic deeds done; marathon runners who continued to run past the finish line two extra miles to the hospital to donate blood. Spectators who instead of running away from the explosions, ran to the victims to help. The FBI and the law enforcement of Boston, the state, and more recently, Watertown, who searched tirelessly in the days after the events to find the two suspects. And who, yesterday, bravely did find them and put a stop to them.<br />
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On Monday and yesterday, when the whole city was on lock down, Patrick and I stayed in our home. We felt all day the same feeling that swept Massachusetts, the feeling of anxiety and of being unsafe. Now that those responsible for the terrible acts of violence have been stopped, and it is a new day, I am truly counting my blessings.<br />
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I'm grateful to have love, safety, shelter and friends to share it with. A healthy pregnancy so far, exciting projects to work on and a beautiful new home to build (we moved!). There are countless things, little things that I fail to think about each day that have been returning to the forefront of my mind in light of these attacks. I'm heartbroken for what has been done to Boston and to its people, relieved that justice will be served, and hopeful that I can remember to be grateful for every day that we have.<br />
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MicahAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-10943219747983168482013-03-12T09:55:00.001-07:002013-03-12T09:58:17.642-07:00Hello, Hello, Hello!Hello everyone! Like so many posts before this one on this blog, I am apologizing for disappearing. Again. I'll fill you in on what I've been doing...<br />
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Basically, from the moment we stepped off the plane home from Italy to now, I have been in a show. Not one, but four separate ones. <em>Next to Normal</em> with Patrick in August, <em>Evil Dead: The Musical</em> in October, <em>A Christmas Carol</em> reprising my role from last year (!), and <em>The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus</em> in January/February (for which I was acting and producing). So ridiculously busy!<br />
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Now that it's March, I think things are finally calming down a bit for me to return (triumphantly) to the blogosphere, keep up with some recaps and move forward! Good thing too, because Patrick and I have a big announcement to make...<br />
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<span style="color: black;">Not kidding. Completely thrilled. Almost no words to express the joy and love. We found out a little before Christmas that we'll be expecting the Little One in August! (Woo hoo!). Patrick and I had decided not to wait too long before having kids. We feel incredibly blessed, overwhelmed with joy and excitedment and content.</span></div>
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So, you can see, our lives have been even more of a love-roller coaster. We've been lucky, again, to have quickly found an apartment we really love (a little further out from where we were before) and we've slowly been packing and moving into the new place. It already feels like home! I can't wait to share with you our decorating (especially Baby's room!) adventures and life as a married (and soon to be parenting) couple! Don't worry -- there are plenty of crafts, wedding re-caps, and other typical <em>Roses are Blue</em> posts! So stay tuned! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-72247967010789776062012-10-23T09:54:00.001-07:002012-10-23T09:54:21.316-07:00Family, Friends, Toasts & Champagne! {Rehearsal Dinner}First things first: I apologize for disappearing. As soon as we returned from the honeymoon, <a href="http://www.waxwingsproductions.webs.com/">my theatre company</a> opened our second production (of which I was the production manager), and then Patrick, myself and a few other friends went into rehearsals, and opened a run of the musical <em>Next to Normal</em>, followed by me immediately going into rehearsals for <em><a href="http://www.artsafterhours.com/">Evil Dead: the Musical</a> </em>(yes, that's right...Evil. Dead. The Musical.). Needless to say, our life as newlyweds began and continues to be super busy!<br />
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I want to begin re-caping our wedding, if only for the joy of re-living it. It was the best week of our lives thus far. Let's start at the very beginning, The Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner!<br />
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Our rehearsal was at 11:00am on the Friday before our wedding (there was another wedding happening that day in our venue), so we woke, got ready and headed out immediately to the Towers. I wore my white strapless <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/05/wedding-outfits.html">BCBG I told you about</a>, with my <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/04/beaded-necklace-diy.html">DIY beaded necklace</a>!<br />
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I admit I was getting nervy and stressed on the way to the Towers for our rehearsal. We had spent the night before assembling the favors (which, of course, I'll tell you all about), and there were a few things that still needed to fall into place. I hadn't seen Patrick for a few days (I had left work early to be able to finish up last minute errands/projects before the wedding, and had headed down to RI), but as soon as I saw him, I felt the nerves calm and excitement grow! <br />
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To tell the truth, as soon as our Officiant arrived and took charge, things went relatively smoothly! Our groomsmen and bridesmaids stepped up to the plate! With our friends looking on, my dad and I preceded to practice our walk down the aisle to Patrick who was waiting for me. During the rehearsal of the Ceremony, both Patrick and I suddenly became very emotional. I believe it started really to sink in that the following day would be our wedding day. We could barely make it through the vows! I looked around at my friends; some from when I was in elementary school, some new friends; and to my family, the smiles shining from their faces. I started to really feel the love and support around us that would continue to grow through the rest of the day and continue past our wedding day that still goes on today. We completed the rehearsal and finally got a clear picture of what our ceremony would be like. It was just as we hoped for, but until then, couldn't fully picture. We were so excited!<br />
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After that, we parted ways again; the girls and I to mani/pedis and the boys for lunch and maybe a game or two of disc-golf. I opted to drive with Bridesmaid Joelle, who sweetly offered to cart me around. But when we got back to the place where she had parked her car, we noticed that her driver's side rear-view mirror was hanging by a thread! Someone had swiped the car, and knocked it almost off! We headed to the police station to report it (all the while, my stress levels slowly rising). When we got there, a nice family was reporting that they had swiped a car a few moments before! We found that it was the same accident, and cheer was restored to both Joelle's and my own faces as the report was filed and apologies were accepted. <br />
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We arrived late to the nail salon, and I made a few changes to my original plan for my nails (opaque white heart on the ring finger and bright blue toes). But I went with a soft pink for fingers and toes and outlines of hearts on the ring fingers --- I think they came out really well!<br />
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After all the ladies were properly pampered and polished, we headed home. I gathered up the <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/01/peacock-guestbook.html">peacock fingerprint guestbook</a> and headed with my parents to the Tower House, the beautiful bed & breakfast where we stayed the night we got engaged!<br />
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Guys, I can't sing enough praise for this place. Not only was the rehearsal dinner delicious and full of family, friends and love, but they decorated for us and made the place into (seriously) an enchanted garden. The weather was perfect, everyone was outside, there were lights and lanterns in the trees, and delicious nomblies around every corner. </div>
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But the best part of that night was the toasts. It's actually quite hard to capture with words the amount of love, honesty, friendship and family that were poured into each toast; and almost all of our friends and a lot of family members stood up and said something. P and I were overwhelmed with happiness! Our best friends made us all teary with their sentiments. Patrick's cousins made us laugh and cry and our ring-bearer and my little cousin stole the show with some fantastic lines ("I remember when you two started marrying each other..."). <strong>The toasts were such a gift to us.</strong> My grandfather came up to me at the end of the night and said "You know, you have amazing friends." And I do know that. I couldn't be more grateful.</div>
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MicahAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426626211749908847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-22153931496898736282012-08-27T08:47:00.003-07:002012-08-27T08:47:27.611-07:00Honeymoon Recap!: Our Trip to ParadiseHello all! I am still alive, still married and still blogging! I know --- I have been absent for <strong>weeks</strong>, but as you would expect, things are already ridiculously busy! As soon as we got back, we had to begin work, and I am (thankfully, and most happily) booked through February with shows! Anyways, to the point. Before I get to recap our wedding (which was the best day of my life so far), I wanted to talk about the most beautiful amazing place on earth, our honeymoon destination: The Isle of Capri off the coast of Naples in Italy!<br />
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So, after our wedding day, we decided we wanted to leave straight off to our honeymoon the next morning. So we booked our flights and after leaving our Bed & Breakfast in a cloud of love, and a car bedecked by our friends with "Just Married" decorations as a surprise, we headed up to the airport and onto our first adventure as a married couple!<br />
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We left little RI, for Philly, and then on to my first flight abroad landing in Munich, Germany. We spent a few hours in our layover loafing about the airport, exchanging our dollars for euros and giggling about how we actually could call each other 'husband' and 'wife.' As most flights are, ours was delayed. So, Patrick read and I fell asleep on his shoulder. But FINALLY we boarded our plane to Naples and took off. Arriving in Naples, we saw the beautiful countryside and heard the melodic tones of the Italian language and immediately felt like we were home. Admittedly, it would have been nice if one of us were fluent in Italian --- we got stuck in Naples due to confusion in taking the hydro-foil (a super fast ferry boat) to the island and ended up catching the very last boat. We were exhausted, but overjoyed.<br />
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We reached our villa by taxi cab at the top of Capri in the little town of Anacapri, and honestly, passed out. But we woke up the next morning to this:<br />
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Ooh! <strong>Suggestion</strong>: If you plan on taking your honeymoon abroad, or on a more than 5 hour flight where there will be a time difference, we strongly suggest <strong>not sleeping</strong> on the plane? Or if you must, just kind of cat-napping. Why? For this reason; we actually braved the nine hour flight from Philly to Munich without sleeping and then from Munich to Naples not resting until we got to Capri. That way, it seemed like just a very, <em>very</em> long day, and our bodies went to sleep on Italian time instead of American time. We slept in the first day, but were ready for adventure when we woke up, and felt less jet-lagged then had we slept on the plane and had to re-adjust our bodily clocks. <br />
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We set about exploring, relaxing and enjoying each other for a golden eight days. <br />
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A view of the ocean that surrounded us. You can almost discern the curvature of the Earth! It's crazy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steps from our Villa down to the pool!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OMG you guys, the POOL.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new hubby at our beautiful gate!</td></tr>
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To avoid this becoming a novel of a post, I want to just share with you some of our favorite moments of the trip!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The FOOD was amazing. No matter where we went. <br />
This is a picture of our favorite: pizza a la caprese! (Fresh Mozzarella, Garden Ripe Tomatoes,<br />
Basil, Marinara Sauce).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching the sunset over the shoulder of Mt. Vesuvius, while sipping<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My husband is so handsome! ... and check the new European threads!</td></tr>
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We took a trip up to the highest peak in Capri, Monte Solaro (You get there by chair lift!).</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous views! (hi, honey!)</td></tr>
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We rented a boat and sailed around the entire island, taking in all the sights and even going for a swim in the Mediterranean! </div>
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Our villa was the perfect spot for relaxation together. It was the most beautiful place I've ever seen.</div>
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One of my favorite adventures we had was seeing the ancient artifacts and beautiful gardens of the Villa San Michele.</div>
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Next, unto il Faro (the lighthouse of Capri) Beach for some toe-dipping and yummy lunch (including one of many Caprese salads we enjoyed there). <br />
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Our preferred method of travel? Scooter! </div>
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For us, the recipe for a perfect honeymoon was equal parts relaxation and adventure! </div>
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We had the most incredible time in Italy. By the end, responding with "Grazie" or "Perfecto!" seemed natural. We both took a piece of Italy (especially Capri) back with us in our hearts. It has become a special place for us that we plan on returning to as soon as we are able. (There may or not be a goal of retiring there...). With the spectacular sights, astounding history to explore, wonderful and kind people, and beyond delicious food, how could you not fall in love with Italia? </div>
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We did it! As of July 14, 2012, Patrick and I are husband and wife!</div>
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I am so sorry I haven't posted since the week before, but I got swamped with preparing last minute crafties, and with making sure everything was all set with work so I could leave, I didn't get a chance to post. <span style="background-color: white;">I will be posting soon about the week before, the last minute DIY projects, the rehearsal dinner and </span><i style="background-color: white;">of course</i><span style="background-color: white;"> the RECAPS (as soon as our </span><a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/07/eve-photography-making-us-feel-like.html" style="background-color: white;">amazing photographer</a><span style="background-color: white;"> hooks us up!)!</span></div>
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Our wedding day was the one of the best days of my life. My heart completely overflowed with excitement and love, and as soon as I saw Patrick, nothing else mattered. Sure, there were snafus, but that's how life is. It was perfect for us. Better than we could have imagined or dreamed. And in the end, we were <b>married</b>. I got to tie the knot to my best friend in front of so many loved ones. I felt surrounded by love and support from our truly wonderful friends and family. I have had several compliments since then saying our wedding was so much fun and people could really "feel the love" in the room. One of the best compliments we received was from our officiant who said we have "amazing friends." Boy, is he right.</div>
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We got back two days ago from our <u>amazing</u> honeymoon (posts to come soon!), and are now trying to relax and ease into our married life. Which, I've got to say, is <i>wonderful </i>so far!<i> </i>I'll post soon when the jet lag isn't clouding my thoughts or making me ramble.</div>
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I'm so glad to be back, and to <i>finally </i>be a MRS!</div>
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I know I mentioned that our <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/01/eve-photography.html">photographer is AMAZING</a>. But she went and amazed us yet again! We were thrilled to have another engagement shoot done last week, and even though we had our e<a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2011/09/ever-epic-e-pics.html">-pics done by a friend</a> before we found Evgenia, it was a great way to see how we would work with her on the day with a sort of "practice shoot." </div>
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LOVE them! Ahh! Cannot be more pleased or grateful or excited with these! (If you're looking for a photographer in and around Boston, MA -- definitely look up Eve Photography. I <u>promise</u> you will find a wonderful, passionate and talented photographer to capture your true selves and love for your big day).<br />
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P.S. OMG There is only four days left to the wedding!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-59673930763054337462012-07-06T09:51:00.000-07:002012-07-06T09:51:47.289-07:00Dressing up the Guys!I can't believe I never told you guys about what the GUYS will be wearing! So rude. I apologize. <br />
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When we got engaged, I knew that Patrick would want to have a special outfit for our wedding day. He's a stylish guy, and very particular about clothing, accessories, etc. So we waited for a while, but when <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2011/10/finding-of-wedding-dress.html">I got my dress,</a> we thought we'd start working on the gentlemen's attire. <br />
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Patrick didn't want anything ordinary, or boxy looking. In fact, he had a very specific idea about having grey tux jackets with black pants. Super handsome. I told him I'd love whatever he'd pick, and also gave him the vaguest idea of my dress' and the girls dresses' aesthetic: romantic, elegant, etc. Just words to think about. Well, we found a great one, but realized that it would have been 1. ridiculously expensive and 2. quite hard to obtain (from an online website with no in store locations to try on. So we scrapped it and started over. And then...lovely <a href="http://www.verawang.com/">Vera Wang</a> decided again to prove her awesomeness with the <a href="http://tuxedo.menswearhouse.com/inspiredDetail.do?type=w&topic=ModernSophistication&cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-Vera-_-n-_-n">BLACK label</a> for Men's Warehouse. </div>
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It has that sleek, classic look and will look outstanding! (Not to toot our own horns but we have some <em>handsome </em>groomsmen and a HOT groom!). Patrick decided to go with black skinny ties instead of the bow tie, and I can get behind that. </div>
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I'm so happy they were able to find something that really will flatter all of the men and that caters to Patrick's modern/classy style. <br />
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I can't wait to see my man all dressed up. Even though his first pick didn't work out, I think we are all going to be very happy with this tux!</div>
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A few weeks ago, we were hashing out final details about the rehearsal dinner the evening before our wedding and that night (around midnight or so) after the consultation with my future-in-laws, I decided it was <span style="color: red;">completely necessary </span><span style="color: black;">to create and order our rehearsal dinner invitations immediately. Like. Right then. What? We had the guest list, we had the details, why not get it done NOW? So I did. And lo, and behold, a disasterous typo sits glaring at me from otherwise quite elegant little invites. But <strong>THIS...</strong></span></div>
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I didn't proof read very well, and ended up adding the "r" to what should have said "You." I was so embarassed. So what did I do, first I made the backs of the invites nice and pretty --- to distract them!<br />
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Then, I tried to hide the glaring error with my trusty blue caligraphy pen. I cam up with a few things to embellish them with, but I think that the error will be known no matter what. It's not so bad...right?<br />
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<br />At this point, it doesn't bother me much. Our invitations were (IMHO) amazing! As were the Save-the-dates. And this doesn't go to every guest so I am able to laugh about it. But, lesson learned! Always proof read everything! Don't be over-zealous about ordering so that you don't check yourself. Even if it becomes a sort-of last minute thing. :)</div>
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Micah</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-24855737425361779902012-07-05T08:54:00.000-07:002012-07-05T08:54:00.379-07:00In the single digits!As you may imagine, these last few weeks leading up to the wedding are filled with stress, glee, and then more stress, and then excitement (with a little stress) and more glee. I feel like I am running around like a madwoman, and yet, most everything --- every DIY I wanted to attempt, every task --- is done (I think/hope). <br />
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Yesterday, I shared with Patrick our four year anniversary! When I think about it, it is quite the momentous occasion. I never spent so much time in a relationship with one person, and it still and always, <u>always</u> feels exciting and charged with love. I knew very early on in our relationship that it was <strong>the</strong> relationship, and have been lucky in never doubting that fact for a minute. <br />
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As we draw closer to our wedding day, the strength of meaning to our marriage grows more vivid. Ultimately, I can't wait for it to be here. I know we will have a whirlwind day of fun, dancing, singing, happy tears, love and family. But, I also can't wait for the day <u>after</u> the wedding. <em>Not just because we are jetting off on our fantastic honeymoon! GAHHHHH! Details laters, </em>but also because we will. be. married. FINALLY!<br />
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In the past few weeks we've been doing everything from our seating chart, to bathroom baskets, to escort cards, to choreographing dances, and it's been a joy -- and also a little stressful. I seem to be ultra-sensitive to everything, but I've got Patrick behind me, and my beautiful bridesmaids all around me. Each being more than 150% supportive and helpful. I am so grateful for that. This weekend is my Bachelorette/Bridal shower (SUPER EXCITED for that), and then, next week is our wedding!<br />
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It's true what they say...the last few months FLY by. I am so glad they did, because I am ready to get married and spend the rest of my life with my best friend. <br />
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Micah<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846271681730095848.post-50030388207714884262012-06-27T21:01:00.001-07:002012-06-27T21:01:06.361-07:00Sweet Surprise!<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So, the sweetest thing ever (almost literally) happened at work today. The entire staff was having a 'Before-Summer-Staff-Lunch luncheon, you know, like ya do when at the end of the meal, when we had just concluded the business part of the discussion, my boss called Bridesmaid Abbie (yes, I am ridiculously lucky and have a job working with one of my awesome Bridesmaids!) and our friend Ali over. They made a small speech about how we are looking forward not only to the upcoming business but to someone's upcoming wedding!</div>
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Someone?!? That's me!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I immediately blushed as they gave to me a card and a beautiful crown (yes, you read that correctly, CROWN) of flowers! I felt immediately giddy, nervous, overwhelmed with happiness and </span><span style="background-color: white;">gratitude, and joy at the thought of wearing a crown of flowers for the rest of the day. But then...ohhhhh then...they brought out the cupcakes, from </span><a href="http://www.georgetowncupcake.com/index.html" style="background-color: white;">Georgetown Cupcakes</a><span style="background-color: white;"> on Newbury St. (Yep, the girls from DC cupcakes opened up shop in Beantown!)</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Because Abbie knows me so well and is AWESOME, she got all different flavors and cut them into smaller bits to share so we all could try a bit of each!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The whole staff signed a beautiful card and got Patrick and I a gift certificate to one of our favorite restaurants! The flower garland was incredibly beautiful, and made me smell like roses for the rest of the day! Every meeting I had, my colleagues would look at me and smile, and I'd smile back (it was contagious!) </span><br />
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I feel so very lucky to work with such giving and kind people, whom I can honestly call my friends. In these last couple of weeks before the big day, I sometimes let myself get bogged down with the stress of last minute projects and things I am feeling behind on. This small, sweet celebration was a brightener and an up lifter and an excitement and joy inducer! And I am incredibly grateful for it. </div>
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<i>Patrick is too, I saved him a cupcake! ;) And yes. I wore the crown for the rest of the day and on the public transportation ride home. </i></div>
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Ugh. I am SO BAD! I haven't been a good blogger in about a month! I am terribly sorry. The excuse again is that it's TWO weeks away from the wedding and I am running around all over the place with last minute planning, projects, etc. But, I now promise to update as much as I can in the weeks (2!!!) leading up to our big day. As much as I can. :)</div>
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So, remember that time I said <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-somethingsaccessories-for-bridal.html">I was all set with accessories</a>? I had my shoes, jewelry, everything right? Wrong. I <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-shoesnow.html">changed</a> <span style="color: #351c75;">shoes</span> <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/06/seriously-omg-shoes.html">twice</a> after the initial purchase. Twice! And all in the final three months before the wedding! Sheesh. </div>
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I recently enjoyed the wedding of two really great friends of mine and Patrick's. It was such a beautiful, emotion-filled day! And of course, (because she always does) the bride was stunning! I was particularly <strike>obsessed with</strike> intrigued by her lovely earrings. She had square shinies that were absolutely gorgeous, and absolutely unpredictable. </div>
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I had gotten used to the drop, circular, crystal look on Brides ever since I subscribed to the magazine of that same name. Beautiful pieces, yes, but I was seeing them EVERYWHERE! And, well, Katie inspired me to look outside of the norm. (NOT at all saying that drop, circlular crystal bridal earrings are not good, I was just not really into mine any more). Not only that but, when I first bought them, my mom had been a little iffy about them, so back to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">etsy</a> I went.</div>
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So, in searching for better earrings, I knew that there were three specific aesthetic choices I'd made about what I wanted that I'd adhere to...<br />
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<li>They would be <strong>post </strong>earrings. Not dangling. If I were ever to conceivably wear my wedding earrings again for a nice event, I don't think they'd actually be worn if they were giant dangly duds. So, posts or studs all the way!</li>
<li>They would be an irregular shape, or to be more general: not round. I decided that the round or oval look really didn't match my dress/overall bridal look.</li>
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So there I was, at work, searching desperately for more earrings and guys...it really wasn't hard. I had about six pairs in my cart on etsy before I began to narrow them down. They ranged from art-deco looking beautiful rhinestone pieces, to odd square CZ sparklies. And I got it down to three pairs, then two, and then the choice was clear...<br />
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Those lovelies are the winners that I will be wearing on our big day. They came in the mail the other day and I am seriously in love. So much so that I can't wait for those perfect little detail shots starring these beauties. I love that they are different shaped stones and that they kind of look like they belong in the 40's or the 30's even. I think they compliment the style of my dress more and they will be something I can put on at a fancy anniversary dinner or something like that. I can't wait! There are 17 days left!<br />
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Brief side note: I was thinking the other day: <em>Why am I changing all my accessories so close to the wedding? How picky can I be? Am I wishy-washy?</em> But looking back, I bought the accessories (shoes, earrings) really early in the process. I was so eager to have them in my possession that I bought them without thinking. Without letting myself picture the day wearing them, letting the image really come to life in my overall plan, and because of that -- I ended up not liking them, and searching for replacements. I am happy (at last) with what I have now, but it would have been better not to have to return the items and/or sell them. My advice: get your accessories for your wedding <em>after</em> you have purchased your dress and <em>after</em> you really *know* (i.e. spent some time thinking about your bridal look) that they fit your vision. <br />
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Did anyone else out there change their minds about their bridal look a few weeks away from their big day? <br />
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A month or so ago, my FMIL gave me some gorgeous bits of vintage-y, colorful fabric and some burlap. Now, I was never really on the 'Burlap-Wedding' train, but I do love pictures like this...</div>
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So even though we are three weeks away from the big day, I sat down one night, and got crafty! Using a cut out from a cardboard box, I drew a pennant flag to be my template.</div>
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Then, I traced and cut out each pennant: I did one flag per letter, but I've seen gorgeous ones with one word per flag. It depends on the word or phrase. Mine was "<span style="color: magenta;">Love</span>."</div>
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I hot glued the pretty vintage-y fabric (smaller) flags to the larger burlap ones. And then because I still have <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/05/oh-my-paper-heart.html">SO MANY extra Save-the-Date cards</a>, I decided to re-enforce the flags with us from the photo.<br />
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I used a bright blue marker to draw the letters. I only recommend using marker and not fabric paint if you are ok with the letters having a fuzzy glow. I ended up liking the softness, but for a crisper letter, I'd stick witht the paint.</div>
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Glue them onto the string and TA-DAH! Burlap banner with vintage loveliness! I think I will have it hang over the door way to go outside of the Towers, or perhaps along the stairway, right as you are about to enter the main hall. <br />
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Now that we are getting so close, I am anxious to see how all of these DIY projects I have been working on will come together! Last weekend, our close friends got married and it was so dreamy! To see all the hard work and planning finally come together; the dress, the music, the decor, the CAKE, the flowers! It was amazing. It really made me think though, how is ours going to come together? Will all the crazy things I made look goofy? What will it be like seeing everything in it's place? Who knows? We have three weeks left. AHH! Let's find out!</div>
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Hello friends! I know I have promised to show off this DIY project, I had been working on for what seems like DECADES, but I wanted to have it completely finished before revealing it to the world:<br />
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But, I knew what with all my other crazy planning/numerous DIY projects I wanted to make, that I didn't want them to serve as decor really. So BAM! The idea of having my flower girls carry them down the aisle instead of tossing petals was born! (Also, this would be a plus - not having to sweep up the petals <strike>after I slip and fall from stepping on them</strike> after the ceremony (since our venue is the same for ceremony/reception)).</div>
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You will need: Lengths of ribbon, Felt squares, Hot Glue/Gun, a Styrofoam sphere, thin ribbon, beads (optional).</div>
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First, I decided on the size of each flower and used a circle template (mine was the outer rim of an old jam jar), and traced the circle into the felt squares. After cutting the squares out, take your ribbon, fold it in half, then put a hot glue bead in the center of the felt circle. Place the tip of the folded ribbon on the glue bead to secure it to the felt circle (careful - SUPER HOT!). Next, you will wrap/twist the ribbon around itself, securing with hot glue as you twist it out to the size of your liking (I did about a bead of hot glue per inch). When you've reached the outside of the circle, snip the ribbon and glue it to the underside of the felt circle. <em><span style="color: red;">My apologies, I totally forgot to take pictures of this whole process, BAD BLOGGER! Next time I make them, (and I will --- you'll see ::sneaky wink::), I'll try to document the process better.</span></em></div>
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<span style="color: black;">After adding some center beads, it will look a little something like this:</span></div>
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Lastly, if you are making the pomander, you simple squeeze a TON of hot glue on the back of the rosette and stick them to the Styrofoam ball.</div>
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Remember to add the hanging device (small string/thin ribbon) BEFORE you finish glueing all the rosettes to the Styrofoam. That way, there will be a clean loop to hang them from or for your cute little flower girls to tote them down the aisle!<br />
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It was a lot of work. I must have made about 150 rosettes before both pomanders were done. Needless to say, my fingers were quite happy when I finished the last pomander the other day. What do you think guys? This is the second GIANT DIY I decided to take on. Are there any projects of yours that you knew would be time consuming but went ahead anyway?<br />
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All this for one inspiration picture. Jeeze. Haha!<br />
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Let me apologize for my lack of frequent/constant posting lately. I have been under the weather, running around EVERY. SINGLE. WEEKEND. And since our wedding is about four {AHH!} weeks away, Patrick and I are burning the candles at both ends - so to speak. </div>
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Anyway, so --- remember when I <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2011/09/accessorize-me.html">bought shoes</a>, then got antsy about the color and <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-shoesnow.html">bought the same pair in a different color</a>, while realizing it <em>still</em> wasn't the right color? Well. Guys, I got antsy again...</div>
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If you can recall, way back when I first started to blog about our wedding, I had <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2011/04/omg-shoes.html">two</a> <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2011/08/blue-swoon.html">shoe</a> posts from just browsing the webs. Well, neither of those shoes had come to pass, because I waited to have the decision of the dress before I wanted to get the pair of shoes; and to my sadness and dismay, when I went to purchase either of the two pair I liked, they were SOLD OUT. I was devastated. But quickly moved on to the Ninas of the last posts. </div>
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Like I said, I got the first pair in Navy blue, because for some reason (even though the wedding was still eleven months away) I felt I needed to have the shoes NOW! Then, in April, I realized that I was not OK with the color not being perfect, so I went back online and found the same shoe in a brighter blue. (Stupid online pictures) --- it STILL wasn't the <span style="color: blue;">blue</span> I wanted, but it would do. For a month. And a half. (Don't judge!). And I thought I was set. I had returned the first pair, and everything was fine and dandy. Until the other day at work. I kept browsing beautiful pictures of brides with bright blue shoes ---ahem, I mean I was working hard! ---, and I realized that the color bothered me still, and I'd have to go back to square one. </div>
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Google search: royal blue shoes. And lo, and behold: the pair of MeToos! that I had been lusting over were once again available! And not only that but they were selling for more than 50% off the original price. I didn't even hesitate. I immediately ordered them and they came in last week and...</div>
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They are the perfect, PERFECT royal blue I had been dreaming of, they fit and they are comfy!<br />
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Clearly, I am a woman obsessed with royal blue. Now, don't get me wrong, I am NOT a four shoe bride (although I am quite impressed with the ladies that are). I am returning the second pair of Ninas, and will stick with my MeToos and of course, the wedding TOMS! (What? I didn't share those? Ah! I'll talk to you later about those).</div>
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A few weeks ago we received this in our mail!<br />
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It was a sweet little invite made by my future-in-laws! They wanted to celebrate our upcoming marriage, but wanted to do a <strong>Jack & Jill Shower!</strong> Now, before the wedding, I had no idea about these sort of traditions and customs. And even during wedding planning, Jack & Jill's weren't really on my mind. So this was a happy surprise!<br />
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Now last weekend actually kicked off this year's wedding season for Patrick and I (OMG WE are getting married this wedding season! AHHHH!), with the marriage of Patrick's friends from undergrad. So we knew that this was going to be a wedding-y weekend for us. <br />
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Saturday, we woke up bright and early to head down to CT with our good friend (groomsman) Andrew, and arrived at Patrick's parents' house to find it was a glorious hot summery day, and the house was beautifully decorated in our wedding colors with a peacock theme!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That little picture is from the night Patrick proposed!</td></tr>
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We actually got there quite early because I am a FIEND and insisted on leaving early so that there would be no chance of being even a minute late to our shower. Walking around, I took in the gorgeous decorations, beautiful flowers, and the delicious looking food! As I took pictures (like a good little blogger), emotional feelings of <span style="color: blue;">gratitude</span>, <span style="color: #bf9000;">excitement</span> and <span style="color: magenta;">love</span> rushed over me and I felt <u>truly blessed</u> not only to be surrounded by such pure love, but by the feeling that maybe this (magnified of course!) might be a glimpse into what it will feel like on the actual wedding day...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peacock-y Balloons cheerfully greeting everyone in the doorway!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding parasol adorning the mailbox! First thing we saw as we rolled up...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A happy, grateful, giddy couple we were!!!</td></tr>
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Being awesome, FMIL kind of began my craft-crazy ways, so it was only fitting that there was some DIY bunting in the decor!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">May be hard to tell from the picture --- but it says:<br />
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When we got there <strike>ridonkulously </strike>early, Patrick and Andrew decided it was beautiful enough outside to get all manly and play some baseball. So while I was snapping away and trying to keep from stealing food before the rest of the guests arrived, they tossed the ball.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Men, men, men, men --- Manly MAN!</td></tr>
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We had a blast! We played a cute little shower candy game, that Patrick's mother prepared: There were about 16 different candies were stuck to a board, and Patrick's mom asked wedding/honeymoon/couple related questions about us where the answer was one of the candies --- and there was a prize for the winner! We opened lots of gifties and then BM Joelle and GM Torin read a hilarious transcript of what we said while opening them as a "script" of our wedding night (jokes!)!<br />
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It was a beautiful, very happy day surrounded by friends and soon-to-be family. Patrick and I are very grateful, and can't stop saying to each other how much fun we had!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh, hey little peacock!</td></tr>
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Remember how I LOVED making the rehearsal dinner <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2011/06/wedding-summer-2011-begins.html">ribbon</a> <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2011/05/bridal-shower-traditionaltered.html">bouquets</a> for my friends? Well, they made a beautiful one for me!<br />
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Everything looked beautiful, we laughed and cried and had a wonderful time. I am sorry to gush and repeat myself --- but it was fantastic! Also, having Patrick at my side was one of the best parts. We both shared in the love and joy surrounding us. It's a way of putting the focus on both the Bride and the Groom, which I think is often neglected in today's booming Wedding Industry.<br />
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I took the <a href="http://www.rosesareblue-micahandpatrick.blogspot.com/2012/04/wedding-favors.html">test batch of cookies</a> out of the freezer for our favors...and...BAM! After a few hours of warming up, they tasted delicious! (Unfortunately, they don't look pretty (thus the lack of pictures), so I'll leave that to our actual favor batches when I make them next month). <br />
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Meanwhile, I ordered some Washi tape, from the ever-loving Etsy, and some simple white favor boxes (Michael's - of course). For assembly - I plan on Saran-Wrapping the cookies, then wrapping them with ivory tulle (also, from Micheal's --- best. place. ever!) and then sticking them neatly in the Washi-tape-decorated favor boxes and stamping "Thank You!" on them (Found a stamp with Bridesmaid Abbie at PaperSource - a dangerous place filled with pretty cupcake-y things that it is VERY difficult not to spend your entire paycheck on. Not that I did). <br />
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I have a feeling that I'm going to have to summon the 'Maids to help me assemble these babies! I can't wait to see how they turn out!<br />
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That little tag I created to tie<br />
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We printed them through the same website as our Save-the-Dates and I think, saved a bundle! Plus --- there is always an quick and easy way to order extras should I mess up the envelopes...not that I did...<br />
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I may have briefly mentioned that this was a labor of love. That being said, we've had loads of lovely compliments on the invites, and they are 100% us. I'm glad/lucky to be in a relationship with someone who's completely creative and willing to let me DIY my little heart out on our wedding. <div>
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Patrick and I proof-read them like it was our job before we printed, and as soon as we received the prints in the mail, we got to work on stamping, tying, postage-stamping, and sealing. Until over 80 invites were ready to head out!<br />
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Receiving the RSVPs in the mail these past couple of weeks have been so much fun! It's like a little prezzie in the mail almost every day! {It's one of my favorite parts of wedding planning}<br />
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