Blushing Bride Bulletin

I have a confession to make....

2010-12-17T21:40:00.000-08:00

... I am cheating on you guys.

I have very recently started a new blog. I have decided that I am not passionate about weddings anymore, so instead of continuing on with this blog, I am starting a new one.

Currently my new blog is really focusing on my newest passion: running; although, I don't want it to stop there. It will not JUST be about running. I want this blog to get more personal. I want to share about my life as a married woman, my love for all things fashion related (even though I have no fashion sense what-so-ever), and every once in a while share a recipe that you can't live without. Who knows, maybe one day down the road, I will be able to share my pregnancy experiences with you too (NO, I am not pregnant now!).

I ultimately decided to make this move, to be honest, because I just don't have a passion for weddings anymore. Yes, it was fun. Yes, I am thrilled to be married. BUT, it just isn't me. I want people to get to know me. Instead of changing this blog around, I decided to start with a clean slate. I hope you guys understand. It isn't you, it is me.

I wasn't quite sure where I wanted to go with this blog when I first started it, so currently I am anonymous to my readers. I have, however, decided that I want people to know who I am. I am planning on sharing my name and opening up to everyone on Monday. Yep, it is the big day. I am really looking forward to it.

Are you interested in getting to know the real me? Then come join me at my new blog! Ultimately, I will be moving to my own domain, but that is still a work in progress. Until then, you can find me at 13point1miles.wordpress.com

Take care until next time,
hisMrs (a.k.a. Stacie Buckingham)

P.S.

2010-10-25T13:56:00.000-07:00

The new Taylor Swift CD is out!!!!!!!!!!

I can not wait until work is over so I can go get my hands on it!

T-Swifty = <3!

We interrupt this regularly scheduled post...

2010-10-25T11:09:00.000-07:00

... For a VERY exciting announcement!

I am about to sign up for my very first HALF MARATHON!

HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!!!

I am all kinds of excited and nervous. It is going to be in February. I am not ready for it yet, but signing up gives me that extra push to get myself ready. I seriously can't wait!

Have you ever ran in a race?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

We are family...

2010-10-23T07:45:00.000-07:00

... I got all my sistas an me...

Awesome... now I am going to have that song stuck in my head all day. AND to be perfectly honest, that is the only part of the song I know, so THAT will be on repeat...

Oh man, let's get back to business. After taking some shots (photos not alcohol) with my bridesmaids, it was time to get some with my fam bam.

[Grams and Gramps <3]

[My sisters and parents]

[My momma and pops and me]

[I call her Madge <3]

[And I call him Fash]

Once again, all of these photos are by Paul @ Photography by Paul.

Up next, MY MR!!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Me and My Gang...

2010-10-22T08:24:00.000-07:00

Rascall Flatts reference anyone? I love me some good 'ol country music.

So, let's see... last time, we left off at my incredibly too close for comfort photos on the wedding day. After taking some photos, we all hopped in our cars and headed to Riverwalk Golf Course (the site of our ceremony and reception). The boys were supposed to show up soon, so my girls and I got to taking our pictures right away.

[Waiting while everyone got their bouquets]

[All of my girls (minus one flower girl who was too afraid of our photographer to take pictures haha) She warmed up to him later!!]

[My favorite bridesmaid shot]

[My sisters!!!! Can't you tell we are related?!]

[My adorable nieces (minus the one turkey)]

[My girls and I are ready to get the party started]

All of the photos are by our amazing photographer Paul @ Photography by Paul. If you are in San Diego and need a photographer, let me know and I will get you his info! He was SOOOO amazing!

Up next... my family!!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Is anyone out there still?

2010-10-21T14:27:00.000-07:00

Hello blog world! Have you missed me?!

I know, I know, I know... I have completely neglected you all and I am terribly sorry for that. Will you ever forgive me?!

Well, myMr and I have officially been married for 1 year now! Boy, how time flies. It truly seems like just yesterday that we were saying our 'I Dos' in front of all our friends and family. What an amazing year it has been.

So, I have a question for any of my amazing readers that are still out there... do you guys still want me to do recaps of the wedding or are you completely over the Buckinghams?! I would love to continue this blog with everything that has been happening with life after marriage as well as recapping our magical wedding day, but only if there is interest.

So? Do you guys want me back!?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

I'm ready for my close up Mr Deville

2010-06-08T06:14:00.000-07:00

After I got in my dress, it was time to take pictures by myself. I am not the most comfortable person in front of the camera, so I was a little nervous taking pictures with everyone watching. My photographer was so awesome though... he made me feel super comfortable. I was really pleased with how the pictures came out (and that is saying a lot because I hateeee pictures of myself).

[Oh goodness, this one is a little close]

[I love the color in this one]

[Lookin' outside]

[This is my favorite one]

[Just chillin on the couch]

Are you comfortable in front of the camera by yourself?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Catch up on The Blushing Bride Wedding:

The Final Product
Girls Getting Ready
Cake Table
Wedding Nerves
The Make-up
The Hair

The Final Product

2010-06-07T05:54:00.000-07:00

At this point in the day, all of my girls were all dressed and ready to go, my hair was done, and make up was done. All that was left was to put on THE DRESS! This was definitely an exciting part of the day. It meant that it was actually happening! I was going to get married!!!

All of the following pictures are by my FABULOUS photographer Paul @ Photography by Paul
(P.S. I just found out we have a bunch of pictures on his website!! Sooo exciting!)

[Putting on my earrings]

[One of my besties putting my necklace on for me]

[All ready to put the dress on!]

[*Crosses fingers* Please Fit Please Fit *Crosses Fingers*]

[Yay!!! I made it in!]

[One of my other besties helping me put my fabulous flip flops on]

[My mama putting my veil in]

[My mama tying my sash]

[TA-DA!!! I am all ready! Let's have a wedding!]

Catch up on The Blushing Bride Wedding:

Girls Getting Ready
Cake Table
Wedding Nerves
The Make-up
The Hair

Forever Fridays

2010-06-04T05:04:00.000-07:00

If you guys are like me, then when it comes to wedding planning you are very price conscious. Of course there are splurges here and there, but what is the point of spending a lot of money on something if you don't have to?!

Hence, the beginning of "Forever Fridays." On Fridays, I will show you some accessories, dresses and other styling things that won't break the bank. Why "Forever Fridays" you ask? Well, not gonna lie, most of the stuff I show you will most likely be from Forever 21.

That place seriously has it all! I typically find items that are very similar to what is being sold at places like Nordstrom (I still <3 you even though you take all my money), but at about half the price or LESS!

There are many occasions during the wedding planning process where you need a new outfit. There could be the need for dresses for the rehearsal dinner and bridal showers or sexy tops for the honeymoon... but seriously... it adds up! I will try to ease the burden of the forever diminishing wallets! :)

First up is a super cute sun dress from none other than Forever 21. At $22.80, this dress fits the budget perfectly. It could be perfect for a bridal shower that is in the evening, or a honeymoon dress while on the beach! The possibilities are endless!
I am a HUGE fan of this next dress. I am seriously thinking of getting one for myself. When I shed these last 7 pounds, I just might! This dress is also from Forever 21. The best part is that it is only $19.80!!! What a steal!

I saved the best for last. I see this last dress as the PERFECT rehearsal dinner dress. It is sexy, slimming, and sassy. All the three "S's" are covered! Also, a Forever 21 find at a whopping $27.80. I swear I saw something similar at Nordstrom for a couple hundred. Sooo cute!

Where is your favorite place to find some fabulous outfits at fantastic prices?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Girls getting ready...

2010-06-03T05:30:00.000-07:00

My girls and I had so much fun getting ready the afternoon before the wedding. Time flew by extremely quickly, but we managed to get ready just in time!

I asked our photographer to go to my parent's house in order to take pictures of my girls and I getting ready. I am SO glad he did. We managed to get some great candid pictures. They truly capture the moment.

A word of advice to all the brides-to-be... ENJOY THIS TIME IN THE MORNING. There is nothing you can do at this point... everyone knows where they need to be... everyone has been paid... everything will be great no matter what.... SO JUST RELAX! I am soooo glad I did. Nothing could have brought me out of my constant state of euphoria that day.

[FMIL and JrBMs getting ready]

[My mama helping my dad put on his tie]

[FSIL getting ready... some of my besties laughing in the background]

[My nieces looking amazing! I'm a proud auntie!]

[The flower girls looking like princesses!]

[I think this one is my favorite! My MOH (and sister) getting my niece ready! So candid! I love it!]

Is your photographer meeting you early so that you can capture candid moments?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Catch up on The Blushing Bride Wedding:

Cake Table
Wedding Nerves
The Make-up
The Hair

Testing... Testing... Is this thing on?

2010-06-02T05:20:00.000-07:00

Why, hello fabulous blogger friends! Have you missed me? One thing is for sure, I have definitely missed the blogging world. Sooo much has happened over the past couple of months... let me do a quick recap...

- MyMr and I are absolutely LOVING the married life. Living together has been a pretty seamless transition. I can't believe he has been my husband for almost 8 months now!! My, how time flies.

- MyMr and I started a major lifestyle change when it comes to dieting and exercise. So far, I have lost almost 10 pounds (only 7 more to go!!) and myMr has lost a whopping 24 pounds!!! I am so proud of him.

- I have started training for my first 5K, 10K, and get ready for this... HALF MARATHON!!! :)

- My 5K is in August and I am ready for it now!!!

- I am most likely going to race in a 10K on Thanksgiving morning (I am training for this now)

- This is my biggest goal of all... I want to race in the Rock N Roll Half Marathon next June!! (And here is a secret for all my favorite blogger friends... I secretly want to be able to race in the marathon next June, not the half! Eeeek! That gives me 1 year!!!)

- I have started an amazing relationship with Trader Joes. Goodness, they have such delicious food -- and the best part -- I don't feel guilty eating it!!!

I hope you guys are ready for me to be back! Because I am SOOO ready for you! :)

I will leave you all will some fabulous etsy finds!

[http://www.etsy.com/listing/48557211/swan-lake-white-organza-flower-hair-clip?ref=cat1_gallery_15 *$20*]

[http://www.etsy.com/listing/47864433/peacock-feathers-embroidered-silk?ref=cat2_gallery_18]

[http://www.etsy.com/listing/48509289/a-bridal-purse-with-flowerchoose-your?ref=cat2_gallery_2]

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

And the winner is...

2010-03-28T09:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Kenya F.!!! :) Be expecting an email from UPrinting in the near future! Oh and also keep an eye on your spam box. Their emails have been known to get filtered into spam.

Thanks to everyone who entered. Keep an eye out because I am sure there will be more giveaways in the future! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Postcard Givaway!!!!!

2010-03-06T12:43:00.000-08:00

Recipe Cards, Thank you cards, Invitations, Save the Dates and much more… What better to use for these than these postcard prints? From marketing materials to personal invitations, postcards have developed from the rather plain and boring. Get a chance to win a set! Design them to your heart’s content and be as creative as you can be.

The wonderful people at UPrinting are offering one of my fabulous readers 100 4 x 6 Postcards!!!

Giveaway Features:
Paper Stock: 14pt Cardstock Gloss

Specifications: Full Color Both Sides; 3 Business Days Turnaround

Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping

Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only

As a frequent customer to UPrinting, I just want you guys to know that they offer some quality products. I used their stickers for our candy table bags as well as their canvas print for a special gift for my MOH. They do all kinds of things from PostCard Printing to Promotional Printing. You guys are seriously in for a treat with these postcards

To enter:
(1) entry - Comment on this blog post with your email address (so I can let you know you won!)
(2) entries - Become a follower (or if you are already a follower, let me know)
(3) entries - Post about this contest on your blog (attach the link to your blog post)
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(6) entries possible!!!!

You have until Friday March 19th @ midnight to enter. Winners will be announced shortly after.

Good luck!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Holla at me

2010-01-21T18:20:00.000-08:00

[Edit]

UGHHHH... the person that was offering something to my NY readers flaked and never emailed me back. Sorry guys. Very lame.

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Do I have any readers from New York?! If you live in or near New York, leave a comment. I may have something for you that you may be interested in ;)

The storms are still CRAZY! There was a hail just a little bit ago!!! Where is my SD sunshine!?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

It's a twister it's a twister!

2010-01-20T13:01:00.000-08:00

I kid you not, San Diego had a tornado warning yeterday afternoon. What the heck, right?!

I have lived here my whole life and I have never experienced that before. No tornadoes touched down or anything but it is still crazy. The storm is supposed to be worse today. The best part of all is the fact that I am still wearing flip flops!! Oh San Diego how I love thee!!

Have you ever experienced tornado warnings?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

PWC Results

2010-01-18T07:33:00.000-08:00

I know it is so cliche to do a PWC, but not gonna lie, I think I was looking forward to that almost as much as the wedding! I was soooo over my long hair. So, as promised, here are the results from my Post Wedding Chop (PWC).

The Before:
(This is at a family friend's wedding. My hair is soooo long you can't even see it all in this picture. BLAH)

The After:
(WOOOHOOO short, sassy hair!)

I think it is definitely an improvement... AND it only takes like 3 seconds to blow dry my hair now. OMG getting ready in the morning is actually nice!! :)

So what do you think?

Are you planning on doing a PWC?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

The PWC

2010-01-05T12:58:00.000-08:00

Sorry I haven't updated. I have been super sick :( boooooo

I am feeling a little better now so that is good. P.S. I love you Nyquil

I go in for my post wedding chop in t-minus 5 hours!!! You have no idea how bad I need it. My hair is wayyyy too long!! I will definitely post pictures! I really wish I could give to locks of love. I can't though cuz my hair is bleached. :( I am going to double check with my stylist tonight :)

hope you all are enjoying 2010!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T07:33:00.000-08:00

I hope that Santa was able to make it to everyone's homes this year. I know he made our first Christmas extra special. :)

Take time to enjoy family and friends today. If you are in the middle of wedding planning, take a break for one day... your fiance will thank you for it ;)

Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes to everyone.

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Merry Christmas EVE to everyone!

2009-12-24T07:22:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is already Christmas! Wow, how time flies.

Well, since it is Christmas Eve, I thought I would share with you some gifts that I got my family.

This will start out a little random.

First of all, David's Bridal rocks. Yep, I said those cursed words. Not only did I get an amazing dress there, but they sent me all kinds of free stuff. Soooo, I used some on Christmas gifts!!!

They sent me a coupon code for a FREE 8 1/2 x 11 digital photobook from Shutterfly!!! HELLLOOO!!! WOOHOO!!!

That is exactly what I was planning on getting my parents and myMr's parents for Christmas. So, I assembled an absolutely beautiful wedding photobook on Shutterfly for them and only had to pay for one! AND it was free shipping! AND David's Bridal send me a coupon code for a 12 month photo calendar, so I made one with wedding pictures for us in the same shipment!

Shutterfly == <3!!!

Grandparents were easyyyy this year. I printed 5x7 pictures (Gotta love Costco for digital prints) of me, my Mr, and each of our grandparents and put them in kick butt frames that I got at Michael's for $2.00. No, that is not a typo. $2.00!! :)

As you can tell it was a very wedding Christmas this year, but hey might as well take advantage of it while we can. They will love it.

I'll share just one page with you now...

UPDATED: We already gave one grandparent the photo and she cried she was so happy!!! Ahhhh YAY for Christmas joy!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Wedding Nerves

2009-12-23T07:16:00.000-08:00

Ok, I will try not to be too graphic in this post, but let me tell you... I had some MAJOR wedding nerves the morning of.

I did not feel nervous AT ALL. Like, not even a little bit. But, my stomach felt otherwise.

The morning of the wedding, these were my best friends:

When I was taking my shower in the morning, I seriously had to sit down to wash my hair out because I felt like I was going to pass out or vomit or both.

When I got out of the shower, I sat on my bathroom floor in my towel about to vomit... and then I did... several times... ya, sorry guys. Hope you aren't reading this at lunch.

It was the most bizarre thing ever. I felt so confident and excited, but my stomach did not agree.

I ended up with a queasy stomach for several hours. The only thing that kept it under control was Tums. I ate way too many of them haha

So, a little note to you ladies... be sure to carry Tums with you on your wedding day. You will be thankful you did!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

The Make-up

2009-12-22T07:04:00.000-08:00

Ok... So back to wedding posts..

The plan for my makeup was to get it done at MAC at 10 am. I had made appointments for me and two other bridesmaids... or so I thought...

I was running a little late from getting my hair done, so I rushed over to MAC. On my way there, my BM called me and asked if I was sure that I had made appointments. I said yeah and that I had double checked and made them at 10 am.

...

They weren't even open at 10.

WHAT THE HECK, right!?

I instantly went into freak out mode (kinda, I remained pretty calm) and had no idea what to do. We knocked on the door because we could see people in the store setting up. A lady came out and looked on their appointment list and said that they don't even open until 11 and that they are completely booked.

AHHHHH

Even more freaking started. I had no idea what to do. I needed to be completely done with my makeup in 90 minutes and the store wasn't even open and I had no appointment AND they were booked.

CRAP.

The woman went and got her manager. The manager came out and was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I am seriously so thankful for this woman. She told me not to worry that they would do everything in their power to take care of all of us. They said at the VERY least they would FOR SURE do my makeup. I was so relieved.

We walked around the mall a bit and then came back a few minutes before the store opened. Just before they opened, the manager came out and called my name and told me to come in. WOOOHOOO! I was able to get my makeup done!!!!

On top of that, EVERY single person that booked their appointment for 11 canceled. Since they canceled, ALL of my BMs were able to get their makeup done too.

This experience made me LOVEEEEEE MAC even more.

I have no idea where I made my 10 am appointments and that whole situation seriously baffles me still today. It was pure craziness, but I could not have been happier with how my makeup turned out! :)

TA-DA!!! Hair and makeup COMPLETE!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

I did the unthinkable...

2009-12-21T22:22:00.000-08:00

I just unsubscribed from weddingbee on my google reader!!! :-O

I used to spend ALL my time on Wedding Bee. We had a fabulous relationship. But now, I want to focus my time on giving my readers what they subscribe to me for.

Let's see how long the unsubscribing lasts...hehe

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

I told you there was more to come!

2009-12-10T07:10:00.000-08:00

So let's fast forward a week or two... we are happily married... had an amazing honeymoon...

... now it's time to get some money back...

You better believe I was not just going to let that go. I was determined to get reimbursed for our venue fee.

I sent an email to the bitch that caused all these problems letting her know that I was wanting to know the status of the reimbursement and this is what she says:

" I did check on getting you some type of a Refund, and corporate denied it unfortunately. I am so sorry, but what I did get my general manager to do is get a gift certificate for you for dinner :)"

Oh helllll no... I am not going to accept a restaurant gift certificate. They needed to follow through with SOMETHING since they were so full of empty promises.

So... I sent her the BEST email I have ever sent in my life. I don't feel it is appropriate to post it on here, but I basically let her know that a gift certificate was not going to be acceptable and that they needed to follow through with their promises for once.

I ended up getting half of the venue fee back. I claim that as a victory in my book. It wasn't worth fighting for the other half. I got my point across and that is truly all I cared about anyways.

Thankfully, that is the end of MOST of the drama. :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Pre-Wedding Melt Down

2009-12-09T07:55:00.000-08:00

Remember the bitch that I got into a verbal argument with seen here: bitches-and-effing-hoes

So here is what happened...

My parents and I went up to my venue the day before the wedding. We spoke to the head catering director (since the bitch that was screwed everything up wasn't there). We told him exactly how they have screwed us over. I was a mess.

See... that was me. Ya... no fun. Well, we left there with the catering director telling us that we would be reimbursed the entire venue fee and that we could come in two hours before and they would make sure the Susan G Komen people were gone. Yes, he was attempting to help, but I was sooo hung up on the principle of it all that this was not good enough.

It was not about the money, it was the fact that they totally screwed up all of the plans that we had previously made for their own gain.

I ended up getting a call from the head honcho over there and very politely I told her... and I quote... "You guys seriously need to be kissing my butt right now"

Yaaa that didn't go over well.

Anyways, she got over my little comment. I kindly made some valid points with her though and she knew I was very hurt by how they treated me.

In the end, she said that they would bring on 4 extra staff members to help set up so my family members wouldn't have to. At this point, I just had to let it go... Afterall, I didn't want to have swollen eyes on my wedding day!!! :)

Oh... don't worry... there is definitely more to come on this topic.

To be continued...

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Today is the day!!! Today is the day!!!!

2009-12-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

I get to pick up our professional pictures todayyyy!!!! I am sooo freaking excited!!! Now I can start doing recaps for you all!!! :) :) :)

Until then, I will leave you with the little teaser that my photographer left for me!

Recaps start tomorrow!!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. The concert was UHHHH-MAZING!!!
P.P.S. Married life is so flippin fantastic!!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

2009-12-04T14:55:00.000-08:00

I always know it's Christmas time when TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA comes to town!!!

MyMr and I go see them every year!!! It is seriously the hilight of the winter :) Well I am a short 90 minutes away from leaving work to go to the concert tonight!!!! Ahhh I can't wait. I am so glad we are continuing this tradition into married life.

If you have never heard them, crawl out of your hole and hit up iTunes!!! Hehe. It will definitely help spread some Christmas cheer!!! :)

Do you have any Christmas traditions?!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Under where?!

2009-12-03T13:12:00.000-08:00

Still trying to figure out what lingerie to wear under your dress??? Look no further!!!

I found the most amazing undies for my wedding day. They were so comfy that I didn't even notice them all night!!

The brand is Hanky Panky. I bought mine at nordstrom but I am sure that you can find them elsewhere too. My favorite part of all is that I got ones that said "I do" in rhinestones!!! Anddddd not just any rhinestones... My favorite... Swarovski crystals!!!!!

They also made them that said bridesmaid and maid of honor which would make a fabulous gift for your bridesmaids.

Seriously ladies... Run... Don't walk to your nearest hanky panky retailer!! You won't be disappointed!!!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Guess who gets their pro pics back this week...

2009-12-01T09:33:00.000-08:00

We do we do we do!!!

I have already seen them online and they turned out great!!! As soon as I get the disk in my hands, I will be able to share them with you.

I am anxiously awaiting the email that tells me to pick them up!!!

Ahhhhhh!!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Don't hate me :(

2009-11-23T12:31:00.000-08:00

I never thought I would say this but married life is even crazier than engaged life!!!

Goodness gracious I feel like I have left you all out in the cold. I promise that very soon the recaps will start!!! Woohooo!!!

Trust me, guys... It is worth the wait. :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. I can't believe I have been married 1 1/2 months already!!! Ahhh I loveeee him!!!

Zit free wedding day

2009-11-11T10:07:00.000-08:00

One thing I was so worried about was having a big fat zit in my face on my wedding day. I'll be honest... I have terrible skin. I have been fighting with acne my whole life. No fun at all.

So, I decided early on that I needed to take care of my face prior to the big day of there was any shot of being zit free.

First, I started paying attention to exactly what makes me break out. This was not a study that could be done over night. It took a while for me to figure out exactly what did it for me. I came up with two reasons: stress and that time of the month. Stress was the one that I was most worried about because weddings are stressful.

The way I battled the stress was getting a lot of things done early. Obviously there will always be last minute things, but the more prepared you are the better. My face thanked me for it!!

For my shower, one of my bridesmaids got me a gift certificate for a "refresh facial." I used this exactly one month before the wedding. This was exactly what I needed to give my face a good clean starting foundation.

After the facial, I did a proactiv facial mask once a week. I didn't want to go crazy and have my face react to harsh treatment so I stuck to once a week.

I also used my three step proactiv face wash twice a day.

By the time the wedding came, my skin had NEVER looked better in my life. Even the girl that was doing my makeup commented on how great my skin was. I had never heard a comment like that before. I was always the girl with mild acne. But on my wedding day, I was zit free!!!!! :)

What is your skin care regime?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

2 1/2 hours at the DMV =

2009-11-05T14:50:00.000-08:00

Not a very happy Stacie. Haha

Butttt... My name is officially changed on my drivers license and my car is in my new name!!!!!!!

Woohoooo!!! :) :)

take care until next time,
hisMrs

Cake Table!!!

2009-11-03T07:54:00.000-08:00

Our cake table was something that was very special to myMr and me. We really wanted to honor those who have shown us how to love.

In order to do so, we gathered pictures of our grandparents and parents cutting the cake at their wedding. Then, we proudly displayed those pictures on our table. It meant SO much to our families. As a memento, we gave the pictures to our parents and grandparents. They were so incredibly grateful. I am so happy we did it.

Here is our cake table!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

The Hairrr

2009-11-02T08:09:00.000-08:00

So, if you remember from my previous post, I was a little crazy and decided NOT to do a hair trial. Not only did I decide not to do a hair trial, but I was also getting my hair done by a new hair lady. She had never met me before or anything. She was recommended to me by my sister in law, so I had total trust in her.

Was I happy with that decision?! ABSOLUTELY.

I feel like so often, hair does not turn out how you want it when you do a hair trial and it could stress you out even more. My lady was AMAZING!! I absolutely LOVED my hair.

So, here are the pics!!!

Curlin my hurrrr

Alllll curlyyyy... but not done yetttt!

ALLLLL DONE!!! :) :) :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Absolute BEST splurge

2009-10-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

Our DJ!!!

Holy moly this guy was amazing!!! He had soooo many ideas that were so unique. He got everyone on the dance floor and having a great time!

The best part is that this "splurge" wasn't even really a splurge. His prices were really reasonable!!

To get the night started, he got every single guest on the dance floor for a group picture. Then after our photographer got a group shot, he played a fun upbeat song that everyone can dance to. Let me tell you... The dance floor was hoppin!!! If you are getting married, you have to have your DJ do this!!

I can't share all of his secrets at once, so I will leave it at that for now. I have been getting guest photos so I will start sharing those and start the recap process!! :) i'm so excited to share it all with you.

If you are in the San Diego county or north county and need a DJ let me know. You have to book mark right away. :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

I'm alive!!!!

2009-10-23T11:04:00.001-07:00

And married and soooo happy to call myMr my husband!!

I can't spill too many details now but the day was amazing and I can't wait to share all the good bad and ugly with you!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

HOLY CRAP!

2009-10-11T00:59:00.000-07:00

I get to marry my best friend in the whole wide world today! This is AWESOME!

I can't wait to be your wife, baby! Today is the day! I am yours forever (whether you like it or not) ;)

Happy wedding day!!!!!

P.S. I will have SO much to tell when we get back from LAS VEGASSSSS!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Bitches and Effing Hoes

2009-10-09T23:32:00.000-07:00

Goodness gracious... I am SO livid right now.

We had our rehearsal tonight. Everything was great. We practiced, we laughed, we had a fantastic time. Then the bomb dropped.

The head catering director at our venue informed me that there is a Susan G. Komen event before my wedding and that we would not be able to come set up until 3. The wedding starts at 4. Queue horrified reaction now.

Guests tend to arrive 30 min or so prior to a wedding. That means that we would have 30 min to set up the tables (including guest book table, gift table, and candy table), decorate for the cermony, string lights everywhere, etc. Hell no... this is NOT happening.

I had been told by my venue that if they were to potentially book another event the same day that they would call me to see if it was okay with me. AND as incentive, they would split the cost of renting the venue between the two groups...

... I never got a phone call and I never got a reimbursement.

This is absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable. They COMPLETELY went back on their word and they just expect me to be okay with it.

We are going to raise hell first thing in the morning. This bitch at my venue will NOT be getting away with this.

2 days...

4 days!!!

2009-10-07T07:24:00.000-07:00

Where the heck is time going?!

There are seriously only 4 days until the wedding... AHHHH!!!!

The first set of relatives have already made their way to good ol Cali-for-ni-a! I can't believe it! The next wave of family comes in on Thursday.

Today is my LAST day of work before the wedding. I am going to have the next week and a half off! It couldn't have come at a better time.

Weather report looks FANTASTIC for Sunday! Let's hope it stays that way!

Sorry, I have very few coherent thoughts. It's more like a bunch of rambling.

I am getting married guys!!! AHHHHH!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Shower #2 Pics

2009-10-05T07:16:00.000-07:00

6 days left!!!!!

Okay, so I know that I have not posted shower #1 pics yet, but I have not gotten them yet!!! I promise they will come soon!

In the mean time, here are some pics from shower #2!!! I only have a few :( boooo

This is me and FSIL!!! She is so gorgeous it is sickening. This is my makeup from my makeup trial. I think it looks better far away ;) hehe

My mama and me! Isn't she gorgeous! :)

The most fabulous cake ever!!! OH MY GOODNESS it was delish!

It was from Extraordinary Desserts!! :) MMMMMMM

That is all I have for now. I will post more when I get them!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Bird Cage Card Basket

2009-10-02T07:51:00.000-07:00

That's how many days until I marry the man of my dreams!!! Oh my goodness I cannot wait!

I decided that I have the best followers ever. You guys are stickin by me even when I suck at posting! I feel like I am running around like a chicken with its head cut off haha.

Well, I decided to give you guys something fun today. It is our card basket. I was able to borrow a white bird cage from FSIL (her wedding was last year). It was just plain white, so I knew that it was in desperate need of blingage. So, I came up with this design:

I am pleasantly surprised with how it turned out. It is amazing what a little bit of ribbon can do for you!

What kind of card box are you using?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Make up trial

2009-10-01T11:06:00.000-07:00

I recently had my makeup trial at MAC.

Let me start by saying that I am OBSESSED with all things MAC. HOLY MOLY I <3 it! :)

I had an interesting experience with my make up artist, however.

It began fine... we discovered how we went to the same college... blah blah blah. She finishes my makeup and I look in the mirror and no joke, my eyelids were PINK! I mean PINK!!! Like PINK! haha

As politely as possible, I told her ~~what the hell were you thinking~~ that was not the look I was going for. I asked for more of a smokey eye look. She edited my makeup and it turned out much better. Although I felt the blush made me look like a hooker... I am pretty pleased overall.

Well, here you go!

Me, no makeup... oh God, I can't believe I am posting this...

And then... the finished product:

I am not in LOVE with it, but it will do... I will probably make some minor adjustments on the big day...

What do you think? Do I look like a hooker? haha

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

WOOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

2009-09-29T18:13:00.000-07:00

I am OFFICIALLY not homeless anymore!!!!

Pictures to come!!! :) thank god!!!!

For the Love of Marriage Licenses

2009-09-25T07:47:00.000-07:00

MyMr and I had a lovely time getting our marriage license yesterday. When you read the word "lovely," think PURE sarcasm.

Here is how it goes:

I went to work for a couple of hours and left for a long lunch to go get our licenses. MyMr stayed home to sleep in a bit and was going to go into work late. As I am leaving work to go to pick him up, I call. No answer. At that point, I knew he was either still sleeping or in the shower.

Then, the next thought in my head is "OH CRAP! I FORGOT TO PRINT AND FILL OUT THE PAPERWORK." Oh dear. I was running a little late, but I figured I should have enough time to print out the paperwork at home and fill it out in the car on the way down.

Then, I try to call myMr again. Still no answer. At this point I am about 2 minutes away from him. I call again and finally he answers. Yep... he was still sleeping.

Oh well, no biggie, he gets ready quickly.

So, I get home and run to my parents office (the only room with a printer) in order to print out our paperwork. To my surprise, I find a locked door. I have no key. What the eff?! My parents NEVER lock that door... but it just-so-happens that when I desperately need it open, it is locked.

Crap. We are running late AND we have no paperwork. FANTASTIC.

Oh wait... it gets better.

We rush to the car to go drive to the courthouse to get our license. We park the car and walk to the building. We stand in a line to get in because they are performing xrays on all belongings. Then, we go and speak with the information lady to see where we are supposed to go...

... Sure enough, we were at the wrong place. We were at the place where you visit juvees in jail, have jury duty, etc. Sweet.

So, since parking is pretty bad in that area, we decide to walk to the correct building... 3 blocks away in 100+ degree weather.

Good Lord!

We finally arrive ~~30 min~~ fashionably late for our appointment. The lady then informs us that we MAY have to make another appointment. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

There is a good ending to this story, though. The people at the county recorders office had hearts and took us anyway. Sure enough, they were able to provide us with the paperwork. We filled it out, turned it in, paid the $50 bucks, and now... we can OFFICIALLY get married!!!

Hallelujah I love a good ending!

Did anyone else have a crazy experience getting their marriage license?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Home Sweet Home

2009-09-22T12:55:00.000-07:00

Well, with 19 days until the wedding, we MAY have found a place to live!!

MyMr and I found this fabulous townhouse near my work!! The only thing that is not so fabulous... The flaming pinkish-purple walls in the master bedroom and the mildew in the bathrooms. Gahh!!

We are notifying them that we are interested in the place if they let us take a paint brush to the master bedroom and if THEY hire someone to scrub it free of mildew!!!

Cross your fingers!!!

Take care until next time,
Stacie

Hi, My name is HisMrs...

2009-09-18T08:58:00.000-07:00

... and I am the WORST blogger in the history of the world!

Please forgive me.

These past couple of weeks have been crazy with little wedding details. I am definitely making progress though!

Man, you guys don't even know how many posts that I have to read in reader. And, on top of that, I have about a gazillion posts starred that I have read that I need to make comments on. I promise I will catch up though!

I finally booked our florist!!!!!! Thank GOD! Here is the price breakdown:

My bouquet (hand tied, all white roses, no greenery, wrapped in white ribbon).... $125 (HOLY CRAP, right!? So much money for a bouquet, but I really wanted mine to look professional.)

Flower girl petals (green and white rose petals for the flower girl.... 2 boxes for $40 (We should have a lot extra for the aisle too)

Boutonnieres (white roses w/ no greens, white wrap, for groom, groomsmen, jr. groomsman, ring bearer, dads, and grandparents)... 12 @ $8 ea total=$96

Corsages (wrist w/ pins of 2 white roses and babies breath white ribbon, for moms and grandmas)... 8 @ $17 ea total=$136

Extra flower petals (green and white petals)... 2 boxes @ $20 ea total=$40

Grand Total=$475.24

I don't think these are the best prices we could have gotten but I don't think the damage was too bad. We still are making the bridesmaid bouquets and jr bridesmaid bouquets ourselves.

Check out our DIY babys breath bouquets here!!!

Ok, I promise I will be better about posting next week. Don't hate me!!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Honeymoon

2009-09-14T10:09:00.000-07:00

Our honeymoon is OFFICIALLY booked!!! I can't believe it!!

It is definitely more of a mini-moon than a honeymoon but it is going to be SO much fun!!!

Are you ready for this!!?!

We are going to VEGASSSS!!!!!

We got a rockin suite at Mandalay bay with a jacuzzi tub!!! Omg I am so excited!!!!

Almost there!!!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Holy crap!!!

2009-09-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

I get married one month from today!!!!!

Best conversation ever...

2009-09-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

Me: So I think I decided to get waxed for our honeymoon!

MyMr: WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!

Haha. Thanks for all of your great advice! I think I have decided to go ahead and do it!! You only live once, right?!?!

So, in other news... I have decided to join a softball league at work. Since I have joined a softball league, you would think that I have had lots of experience with it before. Think again. This girl has zero hand eye coordination!! I did gymnastic, cheer and dive growing up. There were no balls involved in any of those sports!!! Hahaha what have I gotten myself in to?!?! Our first game is tonight! Wish me luck. Geeze. I can't even catch a ball. I know how to duck really well but catching us a different story! I hope I don't die! Haha

take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S.

2009-09-08T12:39:00.001-07:00

If I decide to do it, how many days before the wedding should I get it done?

Thanks for all the help!!! :)

To wax or not to wax... That is the question

2009-09-08T11:44:00.001-07:00

Ok, let's get a little personal here. I am HEAVILY debating whether or not to get the "Honeymoon Wax."

MyMr would probably be pleasantly surprised, but not gonna lie, I am a little shy. Yes, I said it, I am a little shy. Am I worried about it hurting? Sure. A little. But it will only hurt briefly. I am much more scared about having another woman looking at my chacha.

Have you ever waxed? Did it hurt? Was it a good or bad experience? Do you recommend it for a first timer for her honeymoon?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Ring Bearer Pillow

2009-09-04T08:03:00.000-07:00

There are SO many different styles of ring bearer pillows out there now-a-days.

There is Paloma's Nest for adorable (but oh so fragile for my 5 year old ring bearer) ring bearer bowls.

They are ADORABLE, but I certainly do not trust my ring bearer with it.

For us, we are taking the more traditional approach to a ring bearer pillow. My Martha Stewart Mom took on this task herself.

She has an embroidery machine, and stitched our names and wedding date into the pillow.

The back of the pillow has a handle for the ring bearer.

Ahhh... I love it. She is so creative, it is ridiculous.

What kind of ring bearer pillow are you going to have?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Wall Sticker GIVEAWAY!!!! (not JUST for walls)

2009-09-03T08:06:00.000-07:00

I have another great giveaway for TWO lucky people!

The UH-MAZING people over at UPrinting are offering two of my readers a custom Wall Sticker, complements of OnlinePosterPrinting.com. Just imagine a huge sticker that you can peel and stick on any flat surface! (Similar to the Fat Heads stickers you’ve seen on TV) In addition, these use the same high-quality printing we use for our poster prints, so you can print photos, artworks or patterns in great detail.

These Wall Stickers can be used in so many ways! I would use it for a monogram sticker for our dance floor at our wedding!!!

You could also use them to display a wedding photo, nursery rhyme on the wall of a child's room, a favorite quote... the possibilities are endless!

The details:

Two of my readers will win a 24" x 24" high quality Wall Sticker.

Winner must pay for shipping. Open to US residents only.

All entries must be received by 11:59 pm on September 13, 2009.

Here's how to enter:
(It is going to be a little different this time!!)

Since I am so psyched about this giveaway, I am offering you even more chances to win!

1st way to enter - You will get 1 entery for leaving a comment on how you would use these wall stickers.
2nd way to enter - You may comment once every day from now until the 13th for one additional entry per comment.
3rd way to enter - You will get two entries if you become a follower of my blog (or if you are already a follower)
4th way to enter - If you post about this giveaway on your blog, sidebar, or if you tweet about it on twitter

Oh and check out these sites for more info!
http://www.onlineposterprinting.com/Wall-Stickers.html
http://www.onlineposterprinting.com/

Don't miss out on this giveaway! I am seriously excited about it!

Good luck everyone!!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Be excited guys!!!

2009-09-02T10:16:00.000-07:00

I have a VERY exciting giveaway announcement soon!!!! Hopefully tonight!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

The Menu

2009-09-01T08:15:00.000-07:00

This past weekend, myMr and I got to finalize our menu for the wedding.

We got to taste lots of delish food, but we finally came to a decision.

We will have ceasar salad to start off with. This ceasar salad isn't your typical salad. The dressing has a little hint of spice in it. DELISH!!!

Then for the actual meal, we will have:

Baked Ziti with Spicy Italian Sausage

Chicken Marsala

Scalloped Potatoes

Steamed Veggies

Are you drooling yet?

I was contemplating doing a budget breakdown. Would y'all be interested in seeing how much we spent in each area of our wedding?

P.S. Nicole-Lynn and Ready to be Mrs. B! - Don't forget to email me... stacietrumble [at] gmail [dot] com

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

And the winners are...

2009-08-31T13:08:00.000-07:00

I used a highly scientific approach for choosing a winner ;) I numbered all of your entries and then I asked a co-worker to pick two numbers.

The winners of these fantastic custom printed postcards are:
Nicole-Lynn
Ready to be Mrs. B

Congratulations ladies!!! Please send me an email (or comment on this post) with your email address and names so that I can have the folks at UPrinting send you guys your coupon code!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Cheap Ceremony Decor

2009-08-28T08:04:00.000-07:00

I stumbled upon this picture on Wedding Bee the other day. Since we are doing baby's breath, I think it would look really nice.

Surprisingly enough, this look was done by folding 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper into a triangle. Then, some ribbon was wrapped around the paper, and some baby's breath was placed in it.

Voila.

LOVE IT!

Talk about cheap and easy!!!

What are you doing to spruce up your aisles?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S.

2009-08-27T08:37:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to enter my giveaway!!!! Last day to enter is August 30TH!!!!!

http://mrsbuckingham.blogspot.com/search/label/giveaway
^^^ Click me ^^^^

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Please, oh please can I have these?

2009-08-27T08:19:00.000-07:00

We have a rectangular arch, so I think this would work perfectly for us! Oh my goodness it is gorgeous!!

Sigh.

I may be feeling a little ambitious soon and try to replicate this.

Are you having moss letters at your wedding?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Thank you cards

2009-08-26T14:51:00.000-07:00

Is it just me or are thank you cards the most annoying things to write?! Don't get me wrong... I am so thankful to everyone for being so kind and generous to us an I definitely want to thank them but there HAS to be a better way...

I purchased some adorable thank you cards from target (obsessed with that place) but I can't seem ti write a thank you without feeling like I'm sounding totally cheesy.

I swear I can only tell someone thank you and how they mean so much to me so many times before it just starts sounding lame. It's all true, but it totally sounds lame. Is it just me? Am I just loosing my mind from too many thank yous? Or have you guys felt this way too?!

How have you combatted the cheesy thank you?!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

The shower haps

2009-08-25T11:04:00.000-07:00

The shower was a raging success. People were way too generous. We got over half the items on our registry!!!

My bridesmaids were so awesome!! They planned two games. One was for the guests and one was for myself. The one for the guests was a questionaire about myMr and me. There were several questions about when we started dating and how many kids we want to have, etc. My FSIL won it!! The prize was a starbucks gift card.

The other game was pretty cool. All of the guests got a piece of paper with a question on it. MyMr came up with questions about himself. Before I opened the gift from the guest they asked me their question. If I got it correct, their question got put in a basket for me to draw out of to pick a winner. It was so much fun!! Some of the questions were hard and some were easy. I think I only missed two of them!

I haven't uploaded pictures yet, but I will be sharing them with you soon!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. Congratulations to SAM

2009-08-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Sam at On my way to being a healthy bride is getting married today!!!!

Congrats girl!!! :) :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Shower and a birthday?!

2009-08-21T09:38:00.000-07:00

So guys... the weekend is going to be CRAZY!!!! By crazy I mean busy AND crazy FUN!

Tomorrow is my wedding shower (1 of 2)!!!

and then Sunday is

MY BIRTHDAY!!!

I will be 22 years young! ;)

I am off to:
-get a mani and pedi
-buy a shower dress
-get an oil change
-figure out a cheaper alternative for our tuxes
-buy my flower girls' shoes

So, I will leave you with some pictures of my venue: Riverwalk Golf Course!!! 51 days guys!!!

Guess where I am...

2009-08-20T08:03:00.000-07:00

... on my way to get a Red Velvet Bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes!!!!!

It's a celebration cake!!!

Can you guess what the celebration is for?!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

I got my veil!!

2009-08-19T07:55:00.000-07:00

FINALLY... after having my dress for almost a year... I GOT MY VEIL!!!

I debated for SOOO long with what type of veil to get. Fingertip, birdcage, chapel, cathedral?! Sooo much to choose from.

Since I posted about my dress forever ago, I will remind my new readers now.

myMr... YOU BETTER NOT READ PAST THIS OR YOU WILL BE IN BIG TROUBLE MISTER!!!!

Ok... So here it is. This is the front of it. Mine is all white with a white sash though.

And here is the back:

Ahhh it is love. I forget about it all the time, and then when I stumble across these pictures, it is love all over again.

Anyways, back to the veil. Can you guess which style I ended up with my dress?!

If you guess birdcage veil then you are... WRONG. ;)

I ended up with a chapel length veil. It is a little longer than your standard chapel length, but not long enough to be a cathedral. It actually is almost exactly the length of my train!!!!

Since my dress is so detailed, I made sure to keep my veil simple. There is a VERY slim pencil edge on it, but other than that it is plain.

The best part of all is my tiara! :) I wasn't going to get a tiara but then I saw this one and HAD to have it!

I will do a post on it once it comes in (should have come in today!!!). I must keep you in suspense until then! ;)

All I have to say is that David's Bridal better be ecstatic with how much money we spent at their store!!!

What style veil did you choose?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. DON"T FORGET TO ENTER MY CONTEST!!!!!!! 200 FREE CUSTOM PRINTED POSTCARDS!!!

Sorry I suck today

2009-08-18T08:23:00.000-07:00

So there is no real post today. I was at work for 12 hours yesterday when I should have only been there 9. Plus on top of that I was never able to even eat lunch. Pure craziness.

I promise I will be posting some good stuff soon. In the meantime, enter my contest!! :)

take care until next time,
hisMrs

Flower girl baskets

2009-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Well, I nearly burned off my fingerprints in the process of creating these, but I am extremely satisfied with how they turned out.

I think they are simple, yet elegant.

I am still debating whether to add some swarovski crystals (gotta love HOTFIX) to them. For now, here they are!!!

What do you think? Should I add some crystals to them? Or are they good as is?

Just in case you were wondering, I purchased the actual baskets at Michael's for $3.99 (I used a 50% off coupon on each of them). I also got the ribbon for them at Michael's for $1.99 (they were clearanced out for 75% off).

A little hot glue was all it took! :)

Are you going to DIY your flower girl baskets?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Giveaway timeee!!!

2009-08-16T10:36:00.000-07:00

Yep, it's that time again!!

The fabulous people at UPrinting (and I truly mean fabulous) have offered to give, not one, but TWO of my readers 200 Custom Printed Postcards!!!

The possibilities are seriously endless with these!! Use can use these custom postcards as invitations, save the dates, RSVPs, or thank you cards! Of course you are not limited to that. They don't have to be for a wedding at all. You can use them as custom greeting cards as well to say hello to someone special.

I think I would use them as invitations to our rehearsal dinner!! :)

The winners will receive:

200 Custom Postcards (choose your size: 4x6, 4.25x6, 5x7"); 14pt gloss or matte, 13 pt uncoated

Full Color on both sides (4/4)

*The fine print* Shipping must be paid by Winner. Offer Valid for UNITED STATES SHIPPING ONLY.

How to enter:
(1) entry for leaving a comment on how you would use this prize.
(2) entries for becoming a follower of my blog (or if you are already a follower)
(3) entries if you post about this on your blog or on your sidebar!! :)
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Total of 6 entries possible!!!

So start entering and tell all of your friends because you don't have much time!!! The giveaway closes on August 30th!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

RSVP and a tux for free?

2009-08-14T08:14:00.000-07:00

We got our first RSVP back!!!

Dang... they were on top of it!!!

The tally is 2 yes 0 no!!

On a different note... how nice does this tux look?!

[Source: Men's Wearhouse]

I don't know why, but I love the fact that it looks more like a suit than a tux!

We picked out our tuxes the other weekend. A few days later we found out that they will cost $161 to rent... TO RENT?! Is it just me or is that crazy expensive?!

Maybe tuxes have just gone up? Dang... they are more expensive than our bridesmaid dresses and my girls get to keep them!!

Luckily myMr and a groomsmen of choice get their tuxes for FREE!!

How much were your tuxes?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Quick little update

2009-08-13T08:11:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry that this week has been so crazy. I am doing some brand new stuff at work so instead of coming home and writing a post for you guys, I have been coming home and doind research until bed time. I have already taken pictures of some goodies for y'all. I promise I will get them up for you very soon!

On another note, I called my hairstylest to make my wedding day hair appointment and much to my disappointing surprise... She is in a wedding the night before and doesn't know if she will be in town in time for the wedding. Hair Fail!!

I'm not quite sure what I'm gonna do yet. I never even thought something like this could happen so I did not come up with a backup plan. I will have to come up with something quickly.

On a happier note, my mama received a phone call today from a family friend that ABSOLUTELY lovedd our invitations!! And my FMIL received THREE phone calls from various people saying how much they loved our invitations!! That means it is really happening guys!!! I can't wait to start getting RSVPs in the mail!! My Mindy Weiss RSVP organizer has been lonely and needs some friends!!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Signed, Sealed, Delivered... I'm Yours!!!

2009-08-11T08:06:00.000-07:00

Well guys... this is it... the invites are OUT!

Oh please Mister Postman, please get them to their proper owners. MyMr is nervous because my sister did calligraphy on the invites and he doesn't think that Mr. Postman will be able to figure out where to take it.

I guess we will find out when the RSVPs start rolling in!!!

Since I am sure some of you are curious, here are some pictures of them!!! I am seriously in love with how they turned out!

Cost breakdown:
Invitations - $47.98
Stamps - $52.80
Hot glue gun to glue down seals - Free (already owned one)
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Total - $100.78 (HELL YEAH)

Here they are:

Were you worried about your invites getting to their new owners?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S.

2009-08-10T15:23:00.000-07:00

I have some fantastic news. We can all breathe a sigh of relief because my dress still fits me!!!!! Thank god!!! It has been nearly a year since I last tried it on!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Goodies to come...

2009-08-10T08:02:00.000-07:00

This was the most productive weekend I have had in a LONGGGGG time.

This weekend I:
- purchased my veil (FINALLY)
- purchased my tiara (yes, I WILL be a princess!!)
- purchased my wedding day jewelry!!
- assembled the invitations!!!
- purchased stamps for the invites!!!
- made the flower girl baskets!
- finished registering (THANK GOD!!!)
- my amazing mother made our ring bearer pillow!!
- began working on our candy station (We JUST decided to do one!!)

I will be mailing out the invites in the morning!!!

Goodness gracious you guys will be seeing some GREAT stuff this week! Be excited! :) :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. HAPPY MONDAYYYYY!!!!

So, I am a stalker...

2009-08-07T07:59:00.000-07:00

... a registry stalker that is...

I don't know what it is about having a registry that makes me want to look at it all the time, but goodness gracious it is fun.

It was even more fun today because guess what guys...

... OUR FIRST GIFT WAS PURCHASED!!!

We will soon be the proud owners of a rolling pin and baking sheets! :) :) :)

OMG... I am so excited!

Is that weird?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Layoffs are icky...

2009-08-05T10:20:00.001-07:00

There are more layoffs at my work today. I think i am okay for now but some really good people have been let go. It is a sad day around the office.

There will be an even more brutal round of layoffs in September so I'm praying like crazy that I will be blessed enough to remain employed.

Today I would like to list some of the things I am thankful for:
myMr
my family
my career
my puppy
my follwers
my faith
my determination

there is So much more that I'm thankful for but that's good for now.

What are you thankful for?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Shower Dress #2

2009-08-04T08:03:00.000-07:00

This just might HAVE to be the second shower dress.

[Nordies again]

Yes, please. I love the sweater too. And then, to make the look complete, I think I must add these shoes:

It is hard to tell in the picture, but they are brown! And they are from none other than payless. Yes, I said it... PAYLESS!!!

Could the search for the perfect shower dresses be over!?

It all depends on if my mister will let me have them!! :) haha They are definitely more expensive than I would normally spend, so I don't know if I feel right about buying them both. We shall see.

Should I splurge on my dresses? Or should I buy one and get a cheaper other one? Or should I discard them both and go cheaper?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Can I have this, please?

2009-08-03T08:02:00.000-07:00

I want this dress for my shower dress SO bad!!!

[Complements of Nordies]

I stumbled upon a WeddingBee post about this dress as a bridesmaid dress. At $138, I bet your bridesmaids would be stoked to have this dress!!!

Look at these pictures!! It is so gorgeous!!!

[Source for the two above]

Oh pretty please, can I have it? With a cherry on top?! I think I am definitely going to have to convince myMr to let me make this mine!!! :) :)

Hopefully one shower dress down, one more to go...

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

And the winner is....

2009-07-31T21:37:00.000-07:00

KATIE!! You are lucky number 18!!!! I will be sending an email to UPrinting to notify them that you are the winner. Shortly after that, they will be sending you an email with the coupon code! If you don't get the email, please email me and let me know.

Congratulations!!!

I have the opportunity to host another one of these canvas giveaways, but I was wondering if y'all were burned out on giveaways?! If you would like me to host it, let me know and I will!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

The American Wedding

2009-07-30T15:44:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!!!

I just got an email from theamericanwedding.com and they are having a good deal right now. They are giving away 100 free initial seals with any purchase!!! They look super cute too!! The offer expires 8/4.

Just enter offer code: 07093 at checkout!!! :)

p.s. This is the last day to enter my contest for the canvas print!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Note to Self:

2009-07-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

Stop procrastinating like crazy...

I know you are completely dreading it, but you NEED to book a florist. I'm not picky. Choose any florist. I just need one bouquet and some bouts. C'mon, I know you can handle that simple task.

There are only 2 1/2 months til the wedding and if you don't get a move on, then you will be walking down the aisle with the weeds from your backyard.

That is all.

Take care until next time,
hisMrs AKA TheProcrastinatorWithNoFlorist

Exposed: The First Dance

2009-07-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

For many couples, the first dance song is either SUPER easy to figure out because it is "your song" or it can be REALLY hard to figure out. There doesn't really seem to be an in between.

For myMr and I, the choice was easy.

The Artist: Bryan Adams

Any guesses?

You are probably wrong haha. Not many people know this song. I have no idea why. It is so beautiful and pure. It is the PERFECT choice for myMr and I for our first dance.

Song Title: I'll always be right there

Lyrics:
I swear to you - I will always be there for you -
there's nothin' I won't do
I promise you - all my life I will live for you - we
will make it through
Forever - we will be
Together - you and me
Oh n' when I hold ya - nothin' can compare
With all of my heart - ya know I'll always be - right
there

I believe in us - nothin' else could ever mean so much
You're the one I trust our time has come - we're not two
people
Now - we are one - ya you're second to none
Forever - we will be
Together - a family
The more I get to know ya - nothin' can compare
With all of my heart - ya know I'll always be - right
there

Forever - we will be
Together - just you and me
The more I get to know ya - the more I really care
With all of my heart - ya know I'll always be...
Ya know I really love ya - ya nothin' can compare
For all of my life - ya know I'll always be - right
there

What do you think?

What is your first dance song?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Bubble Send Off

2009-07-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

I spent tons of time the other weekend tying tiny bows on what seemed like a gazillion tubes of bubbles. Man... I really need to delegate some of this stuff to my BM's and MOH. I feel too bad asking, so I end up just doing it myself haha.

Anyways... I spent all of that time in hopes of creating this look and feel at our wedding...

[Source]

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Sigh. So romantic.

So, here is how the bubbles turned out:

I am in the middle of creating a sign for the bubble basket that says:

"Blow bubbles of good wishes
for the new Mr. and Mrs."

:) :) :)

So... uhm... is it here yet?

What kind of send off are you going to do? Bubbles? Sparklers? Petals? Or is it to be determined?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. I got my bubble wands on sale from The Knot. I got 48 bubble tubes for about $6! :)

P.P.S. My canvas giveaway ends SUPER soon!!! It's your last chance to get your entries in!!!

For your tears of joy...

2009-07-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

Remember the Tears of Joy packets that Martha got me hooked on a while ago?

No?

Let me remind you:

[Seen here]

Well, I COMPLETED mine!!!

I found the most fabulous vellum paper at Michael's for 30% off. The vellum had white hearts scattered on it!

Also, I purchased a rubber stamp on ebay that says "For your tears of joy." It was only $1.99 on ebay too! Such a steal!

Then, I found a gold stamp pad at Michael's and it definitely completed the look!

Without further ado, here is the final product:
Sorry its super blurry... I took it on my phone in a hurry! They look MUCH better in person!!!

And here they are tucked nicely in their basket that I got for 75% off!!!

Are you going to make Martha's tears of joy packets?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Bling Bling

2009-07-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

So, I decorated my $2.99 garter!!! OMG I LOVE IT!!!

Remember how it started?

Here is what I did:

I am OBSESSED with Hotfix Swarovski Crystals! So, I started with those:

Here is what they look like along with the tools used to adhere them to the fabric.

You place the rhinestone on the fabric in the desired location and then press the tool on top of the fabric like so... You hold down for about 5 seconds... and then...

Voila!

I am in LOVE! :) hehe I haven't decorated my toss garter yet. I am still figuring how what to do exactly. I will keep you updated though! :)

Do you Hotfix?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Cake Toppers We <3

2009-07-24T08:37:00.000-07:00

In my quest for good bargains this past weekend, I stumbled upon some FANTASTIC cake toppers at none other than Michael's!

I am not sure how much they were, but you can never go wrong with the 40 and 50% off coupons that they have ALL the time.

[This is a SUPER cute beach themed topper! I thought it was super cute!]

[Ok, so this is not a cake topper, but it just matched the above topper SO perfectly that I couldn't help but post this as well! ADORABLE!]

[This one is my absolute favorite! There is some serious bling on the ring. It totally sparkles a lot in person!! It is so unique!]

We already found our cake topper [seen here] which I still LOVE... but these ones are SUPER cute too!

Goodness, I love me some Michael's.

Please tell me there is one nearby your home!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

The Birthday Was a Success!!

2009-07-23T22:20:00.000-07:00

So myMr had a great birthday yesterday.

Unfortunately we both had to work, but we were able to go to dinner! I left work a little early and purchased a cake at Nothing Bundt Cakes (his favorite) which just happens to be the place we are going to for our wedding [recall here].

I got to the restaurant early so that he wouldn't see me carrying the cake. My parents, his mom (his dad was out of town) and I all met there and had some delish mexican food.

I got him some computer books that he wanted, a DVD, and a year subscription to netflix!

What he doesn't know is that the surprises haven't stopped yet. Tomorrow night I am taking him out to dinner, just us two, to Morton's Steakhouse!

There, I will surprise him with a Blue Ray remote control to a PS3...

... Yep, I got him a PS3 too! It is the best Blue Ray player you can get, so I am surprising him with it at dinner.

He seriously thinks he has already opened all of his presents! haha Man I love surprising people!! :) :)

I'll be sure to take pictures of us all dressed up!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Wedding Porn [Don't worry, it's safe for work!]

2009-07-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

I stumbled upon some FANTASTIC wedding porn the other day! And what else would a girl do with some good porn besides SHARE IT!!!

[Enter awkward silence]

All these pictures were found at: http://weddings.photosforlife.ca/

mmhmm, you're welcome :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway!!!

Happy Birthday to My Sweet Mr.

2009-07-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

Today, myMr turns 23 years old!

I can't believe how fast time is flying!!!

Here is a Blushing Bride Flashback.

[This is our first picture together! This also happens to be the same day that I met his parents for the first time!!]

[This was taken at his Gospel Choir Concert! We look SO little in this picture!]

[This was from the most AMAZING trip to Disneyland! This is honestly where we fell in love! Let's just say there weren't just fireworks in the sky! ]

I hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane! :)

Happy Birthday baby! You are the best thing that has ever happened to me! I hope that this birthday is one you will remember forever!!! Next year on your birthday, we will be celebrating it as a married couple!!! I love you so much!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

For the love of Michaels

2009-07-21T08:04:00.000-07:00

Hi my name is hisMrs and I am addicted to Michael's.

[in unison] "Hi hisMrs"

I got a TON of wedding stuff done this weekend, and I will definitely be sharing it ALL with you!!!

I will start with my STEAL OF THE WEEK!!

I am one of the biggest bargain shoppers EVER. My sister and I have competitions with who can find the best deals! You better believe I texted her with this one!!

I found my garter.

Yes, I said it; I found my garter.

I have been searching for FOREVER and I finally found it.

And the best part of all... I got it for $2.99!!!!!

No, you did not read that wrong. No, I did not misplace the decimal point. $2.99!

Have no fear, I will definitely be blinging it up even more very shortly, but I just had to share with you. Seriously, check our Michael's for your garters!

Oh and I found my throw garter too (which I will also bling up!)

What is your best bargain that you have found?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. Don't forget to enter my Canvas Print Giveaway!!!!!

A wonderful surprise...

2009-07-17T11:15:00.000-07:00

Yesterday as I was leaving work, I got the most wonderful surprise! My boss said that our group could take today off because we have worked so hard this week.

[Que celebration dance here]

Ahh that was such a great surprise! I literally just woke up. I don't remember the last time I slept in like this. :) :)

Now, it is going to be a fun filled day of wedding chores!

I got an email from the JeanM website. They are having a sale right now. They are offering 20% off of everything! Here is the site: click me!

I'll keep you guys updated with how much progress I make today!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Exposed: The Ceremony Music Part 2

2009-07-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

I am still in the process of choosing my ceremony and reception music, but there are several songs that I have fallen in love with.

Here are some of my favs:

The O'Neill Brothers - Kiss the Girl

The O'Neill Brothers - From this Moment

The O'Neill Brothers - Bless the Broken Road

As you can see, I am a little obsessed with The O'Neill Brothers! I am thinking that they will make a great addition to our Prelude list!

What is your favorite song turned instrumental?

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. Don't forget to enter my 16x20 canvas print giveaway!!!!

AND THE WINNER IS....

2009-07-16T01:30:00.000-07:00

Congratulation Janet over at TwinsanityMom!!! I hope that these stickers help to promote your amazing etsy business!! The great people over at UPrinting.com will be emailing you your winning code on Friday!!!

If you didn't win, don't worry!!! There is still plenty of time to enter my 16x20 Canvas Print giveaway!!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Exposed: The Ceremony Music

2009-07-15T08:30:00.000-07:00

Still, to this day, I have a hard time remembering just what music I need to pick out for the ceremony. They use such fancy schmancy names that I can never remember what is what.

So, in this post, I will break down the ceremony music for y'all.

Prelude:
- The prelude is the music that plays before the ceremony begins. I think that this music is VERY important because it sets the tone for the guests.
- This music typically plays about 20 minutes before the ceremony begins
- Usually it is light and melodic music
- Popular Choices:
- Enya
- Bach
- Mozart
- Vivaldi

Music for the seating of the Mothers
- This begins at the end of the prelude
- This is where mothers (and often grandmothers) are escorted down the aisle
- Often the groom will escort the mothers
- Popular Choices:
- Ave Maria
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
- Cannon in D

Processional for the attendants
- This is the music that plays when your bridal party walks down the aisle
- Often, this will have a "regal" or a "peaceful" tone to it
- Regal:
- Trumpet Voluntary
- Trumpet Tune
- Peaceful:
- Cannon in D
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
- Air on a G String

Processional for the bride

- This is the music that plays when the bride makes her grand entrance
- The well known song that is played here is the standard "Here Comes the Bride" song
- Now, brides are really becoming creative when it comes to their grand entrance
- Some brides choose to walk down to a meaningful song to the couple
- My Choice:
- Cannon in D --> More on this later

Songs that you may need to choose for during the ceremony
- Music during the unity ceremony
- Music for after the vows
- Music for during communion (for Catholic weddings)

Recessional
- This is what I like to call the "WOOHOO music"
- This is usually very upbeat music because YOU JUST GOT MARRIED AND ITS TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!
- Popular Choices:
- James Brown - I feel good

Postlude
- This is the music that plays while the guests leave
- This is usually upbeat music that gets guests ready to party!!

www.chamber-players.com/ceremony_music.htm inspired this post

I hope this helps y'all out a bit!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

16x20" Rolled Canvas Print Giveaway

2009-07-14T01:05:00.000-07:00

So, I will start out by saying that tomorrow is the last day to enter my 250 custom sticker giveaway!! Get on it y'all! A winner will be announced on Friday!!!

NOW, onto the BIG news!!! If you thought that the 250 sticker giveaway was big, just look what the fabulous people at Online Poster Printing are offering one of my readers now!

One FREE 16x20" Rolled Canvas Print!!!

Man, they just keep showin the love!

You could use this to print a fabulous photo of you and your man OR in the spirit of summer you could print a great summer pic.

[This is one of my favs on the 4th of July! This is Flower Girl E. She just had gotten out of the pool! :) ]

[Or here is one of the newest addition to my family]

There are so many options!!! Brides, Wives, and ALL other readers are welcome to enter this contest.

About Online Poster Printing
Online Poster Printing specializes in printing high-quality posters using premium materials. We offer a money back guarantee on all our products, such as photo canvas prints, vinyl banners, wall stickers, and rolled or mounted poster prints.

How to enter:
1 entry: Post a comment saying what photo you would like to have printed.
2 entries: Become a follower of my blog (you also get 2 entries if you are already a follower!)
3 entries: Post about this giveaway on your blog or leave a link to it on your sidebar
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Total: 6 entries possible!!!

This contest will end on Thursday, July 30th at midnight!!! So get your entries in!!

The fine print:
Giveaway is open to US/CAN residents. Shipping of prizes is not included and must be paid by winner. Online Poster Printing reserves the right not to print obscene or offensive materials.

All designs submitted in the form of a giveaway may be used by Online Poster Printing for online marketing and promotional uses. The designs will be used solely as examples and will not be printed or commercially distributed.

Are you excited yet or what?!

Good luck!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Be Excited...

2009-07-13T20:35:00.001-07:00

VERY cool giveaway coming up... AND we are not even finished with the current one!!! :)

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

Canvas Club Coupon

2009-07-13T13:54:00.000-07:00

I just got an email from the Canvas Club offering $25 off of EVERYTHING. If any of you are interesting in printing on canvas, you should definitely look into taking advantage of this!! It is such a great deal!

The coupon code is: SAVE25

The deal ends on Thursday!!!

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway!!!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

[UPDATE] Sorry, I forgot to post a link to the site! Here it is!! -->CanvasClub!!!

A Quote of Inspiration

2009-07-13T08:21:00.000-07:00

"Sometimes, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale"

Everytime I read this quote it makes me smile. It is exactly how I feel about myMr. Our love has created this amazing fairy tale that will never end. I get to live a fairy tale in real life.

This quote is definitely making an appearance at our wedding.

It kind of acted as an inspiration to me. After we saw this quote, we looked into having our wedding at Disneyland. (Disneyland happened to be the place we were at when we both realized we were in love!!!) Unfortunately, Disneyland was out of our budget, but the inspiration has not died.

I want to have a very warm, romantic feel at our wedding. I want it to feel inviting and comfortable.

I am hoping to achieve this with lots of mood lighting (both candles and small white twinkle lights.

I mean, honestly, how amazing does this look?!

[Source]

What has been your wedding inspiration?!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. SERIOUSLY, DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY GIVEAWAY!!! ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!!!!!!

3 months away...

2009-07-11T08:08:00.000-07:00

So, today marks exactly 3 months until I get to marry the man of my dreams.

I can't believe how soon it is.

I really haven't done too much wedding stuff lately, so I thought I would find a checklist to see what I should work on in the 3 month mark.

[Source]

Man, there is so much to do.

To do ASAP:
- book florist (for the flowers I will not be DIY-ing)
- food tasting
- Figure out grooms/groomsmen attire
- Have my last two Juniors buy their dresses (EEK)
- Figure out honeymoon stuff
- Try on my dress again (it has been 9 months!!!)
- Buy a veil!!!!
- Find invitation font
- Print invites
- Mail invites

Oh man, I think it is a never ending list...

What do you do to combat the never ending list?!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

P.S. DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY GIVEAWAY!!! ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!!!!

Attention:

2009-07-10T08:07:00.000-07:00

We may have found a townhome!!!!

Get ready for this... THERE IS A LAUNDRY CHUTE FROM THE MASTER BEDROOM TO THE LAUNDRY ROOM!!!!

That sold it for me right there! No more dirty laundry piling up in our room!!!

Keep your fingers crossed for us guys! If it is meant to be then it will happen, but I would realllllly love to know where we are gonna live.

All of this talk about moving in with myMr makes me wonder...

...What was the hardest adjustment to living with your significant other?

Oh and this picture has NOTHING to do with this post, but I thought it was hilarious!!!

[Source]

P.S. DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY GIVEAWAY!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

5 Reasons Why I Love World Market...

2009-07-09T08:02:00.000-07:00

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And it is so dang reasonably priced!!! Man, I think it is my new favorite site to drool to.

What is your favorite drool-worthy site?

P.S. Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs

100 Post Giveaway!?

2009-07-08T00:09:00.000-07:00

CONTEST CLOSED... GOOD LUCK!!!

Ok, so I just realized that I missed my 100th post.

In honor of 100 posts (and because I have such FABULOUS readers), I am going to host a giveaway!!!

The folks over at UPrinting.com have graciously offered to give one of my readers 250 custom printed stickers!!!

I can just see it now... Monogram stickers, thank you stickers, change of address stickers... the possibilities are endless!!! You don't have to be getting married to enter my giveaway!!! They can be used to promote your company, blog, etc. Just put your creativity hat on!! :)

Here is an example:

Getting excited yet?!

Here is how you enter!!!

You get:
1 Entry for leaving a comment about how you would use 250 free custom stickers!
2 Entries for Becoming a Follower (or for being a follower already!)
3 Entries for Posting this giveaway on your blog or placing it on your sidebar
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Total of 6 entries possible!! Just let me know which form of entries you chose to do!

You have until midnight on Wednesday, July 15th to enter.

Winner will be announced on Friday!

Need help figuring out what you could use the stickers for? Check out sticker printing AND custom stickers at UPrinting.com!!

Oh and P.S. I am sorry to those of you outside of the US and Canada. My contest is only open to those residents in the US/CAN!!!

Take care until next time,
hisMrs