Some QUICK (like really quick!) Wedding Photos, and an update!

Hey Everyone! Life is busy (like crazy busy) around here. We have lots of families and friends in town still from Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon and otherwise for the wedding yesterday. I can say that everyone has made this one of the best days of my life. I am amazed at what can happen, all because two people can fall in love like this.

My husband, Adam is an amazing man. He is caring, loving, playful, friendly and open hearted. He is also out of clean clothes, since I've lacked the time to do laundry- which is why I must be quick here! lol. I've always loved photographing him, he's got a suave, James Dean side to him, and darn --- he's sexy!

Our families are all absolutely amazing. I didn't get to touch my own camera for more than 30 seconds yesterday, because my good friend; Karen was so happy to play photographer and make sure there wasn't a moment that wasn't caught. Also, in the morning- while us girls were having mimosas and hanging out, my older brother (who really needs to propose so we can have another wedding, and I love his girlfriend!) ran around taking pictures because there was so much going on I couldn't go see!

We did the traditional, staying apart the night before the wedding and I got to sleep over at Kim's house- Horse Head Quarters. Karen and Ann (my brother, Danny's girlfriend) stayed with me most of the night, and Ann and I swung up to my house to print the last minute itinerary and pick up stuff. Night before the wedding bedtime : roughly 2 am. Worth the exhaustion? Totally!

The day was amazing, wild, and crazy. It was the most FABULOUS day of my life-- and I have so many people to thank for this! Beth, over at her blog (here) has been way too busy to blog- because she's had Zoe for the last two days! She is AMAZING :: we all need to thank her great husband, Scott for taking care of her and the children last night, because she sure had fun last night, and by fun-- I mean LOTS of booze! :-)

I should be able to go over our photographer (real one!) in about two weeks.... http://www.kathleenphoto.com/

So, before my parade of photos---- I need to mention that unless otherwise stated:: I TOOK NONE OF THEM! They are all done by Karen King and/or Danny Cort.













By Karen:: Reception Eyes...
By Karen King:: reception boots.

My little girl and her daddyWedding dress & boots Above, my outfit AFTER the dress came off! Thank you Tracy- for picking an adorable cotton dress to go with my boots!

Above, Karen caught an awesome teary moment with my daddy. Girls, no matter their age always need their daddies.

Above, Adam & Momma Chris

Above :: Me and Daddy Don

I get THIS ^^^^ for the rest of my life! YAY!

Our Bridesmaid Example Bouquet, and some horsie photos!

So today, on my way home I swung through the flower stand (roadside!) and talked to the owner about doing our wedding flowers, we discussed away and this is what our bridesmaid bouquets will look similar to.

I love the country look of wildflowers. Since it will be a barn wedding, out in the country- I wanted the bouquets to look like they were freshly picked from the property or surrounding area. Turns out, they actually ARE! The owner of the shop, is doing our whole wedding for less than $50 bucks! Amazing, and they actually came straight from her garden. For the fillers, she actually uses fresh mint, along with other greens and it makes them smell oh-so-good after being handled.

These are some photos I took a few weeks ago of the horses, and hadn't really gotten to share yet.

This is Cooper (above) is he got great movement and just always loves the camera.

(above) this is Latte, our dun mustang mare (12 yr old) enjoying her day. Just before I had my camera in hand, Jett was laying next to her and they were nuzzling and looked all cozy and cuddled up in the sunshine, of course by the time I got my camera, led another set of horses out and got around to taking the photos he had moved.



(above) this is Spirit.
(above) this is Cutter, can you tell I LOVE black and white?

Above here is Mikey, the most beautiful Fresian in all the land! He has the personality of a little boy, who is so curious and friendly! Just love that guy!

Above here is old man Major. Clearly, since he got a new mommy- he is in his prime and LOVING being able to retire in the tummy ticklin' grass!

The Cat is IN the bag.

While over at my maid of honors house this morning, figuring out exactly how we want the centerpieces at the wedding to look like, I used a big burlap sack to carry in the branches and horseshoes. I tossed it onto the floor, and soon found Sesame, their cat playing in the bag with all the branches still in it. We made them out to look like this, and I really like how simple they are. The horseshoes are real, and actually from horses hooves, used and still covered in mud (that I REALLY need to scrape off before giving them as favors). A farrier friend from the barn, gave them to me to use as our 'barn wedding' favors. A few girlfriends who couldn't make it to my bridal shower took me out for dinner, drinks and dessert last night at the Casino, and we had a blast. Ginny made me a really cute card that actually triggered my card-lifting for the one I made this morning for Nicole.

I brought Nicole a card just to thank her for all the work she's put into my wedding. I doubt it would end up nearly as great without her. She has gone above and beyond making sure I stay on top of things, and making sure that we actually get flowers, food and drinks! She has been super helpful with the who clothing aspect, and what not and I finally got all of the men in the wedding (all 6 of them!) their shirts ordered from JCPenney's today. You can see them here. They are Concord Green, and Adam and my Dad will have shirts that are a similar style but some patterning on them.
I just love how this card turned out! I haven't ever really thought about doing paper piecing on cards, but I think I will be hooked! Also, the buttons, I sewed onto the flowers, which I cut ising the Accent Essentials Cartridge, and then pop dotted them on. I drew the 'stems' with a black gelly roll pen, and the paper is PTI & Abbey Road.

Enjoy! I may have some more posting to do tomorrow. I am thinking that I may order the My Pink Stamper Punny-licious stamp set in the next day or two. I have chosen to order from Hallmark Scrapbooks this time, I've ordered from Custom Crops a few times before and my stuff NEVER gets shipped faster than 7-10 days after I order, and then it has to get here! So, I'm hoping I'll have better luck with Hallmark.

Have a good night!

Dawn

Wedding Update & Bridal Shower Card for my SIL

I FINALLY decided what those stinkin' boys or groomsmen if you will, are going to wear! My beautiful bridesmaids have had their dresses ($19.50 @ Old Navy) picked out for weeks! The boys tops are from Old Navy as well, they get their choice of Khakis, and the shoes are Target (so are the girls!).
Of course, you can see the bigger photo if you click it.

I think those will be perfect for our summertime country/barn wedding.

My intentions for the floral arrangements I'm hoping will look something like this, I'm actually going to just buy a butt load of flowers from a local roadside shop, and have a good friend assemble them for me. I'm also growing some massive sunflowers at the moment, so I'm hoping they will wait until June 9th or so to mature, so I can add them also!

A while back my brother's girlfriend sent me a clip of her trying it all on, and although her boots are a little different than the target boots, I like them a lot more, but apparently they were a little bit of a splurge for her also! Well, apparently I erased it from my phone, so I'll add it later! So cute though!

Anywhoo--- this weekend, is my soon to be Sister in Law's bridal shower that I am throwing for her. I wanted to make her a different card than the one I made to give them in Hawaii during the wedding. You can see that card here.

The recipe for this card is: 1 12X12 sheet of any patterned paper you'd like. (I used a heavier stock, that had a circular green pattern on it, and then cut it to 5.5"X 12". Scored it at 2" & 4".

With the other half of the card stock, I made one piece 5.5" X 6". I also 'sponged' or distressed the paper with brown ink which sort of hides the pattern, at least in the photo. I used my Once Upon A Princess Cartridge to cut the phrase 'if the crown fits' and the princess. I used my Peachy Keen Stamps for the face. The princess is cut at 4", along with all her accessories and the phrase is cut at 1.25".

There are much better directions over at Canadian Nickle Scrap'n

Enjoy!