You know when you get that feeling that you are at a breaking point???
I did........around 4-5 a....
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05/20/2011
 The boy who eats bubbles |
Emotions
It's Time
I get married tomorrow to the man of my dreams.
After 7 years of revolving around each other we will finally collide in one big beautiful love fest. My vows are written, the dresses are steamed and the shirts are cuffed. I lay here [typing this on my phone] watching the sun rise after a night of no sleep and Warehouse 13 reruns and think how lucky I am to have been chosen by such a wonderful man. Michael is a superhero that only works for me. He protects me and loves me like some type of mama bird/Beast/Mr. Majestic hybrid and I love it. His love comforts, controls, guide, and scares me. [in a good way]. He is such an amazing man and father to my son. He's everything I've ever wanted with a strength I never knew existed. I'm sure we all feel this way about our loves and I know we don't hold the monopoly on happiness but I feel like after all we've been through, I've been through, this is the happiest anyone could ever be. I look at my boys and see a healthy happy family. Who could want more? I didn't grow up being supported or feeling loved, in fact I helped my mother through 2 bouts of cancer and her epilepsy without so much as a thank you, and I feel like this is my reward. I was never told that I was beautiful or pretty; that was designated for my skinnier prettier twin sister or the frilly dress I was forced into but I now feel more beautiful than any other woman in the world EVERYDAY and that's all because he chose me. I will have my day tomorrow surrounded by 10 of our closest friends and family members and it is well deserved. I am completely and utterly happy and my only wish outside of a healthy and happy family is for everyone to feel this way at least once in their lives. Thank you ladies for all the support, ideas, ears to listen, and shoulders to cry on. I'll be back on the other side. -Charmaine |
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05/15/2011
 Memorial Bouquets |
DIY Wedding
Getting stressed
Okay, with a mere 6 days to go, I'm freaking out!! Our little 3 year old bundle of joy refuses to hold a pillow though he was fine 2 weeks ago. My dear dear wonderful FH forgot to order the cake knife set and I need to figure out my bouquet again.
I ordered a cake knife set on Ebay and FH better pray it gets here on time. Decorations were dropped off at the hotel yesterday. Memorial bouquets are done and waiting for tags. And Mason is now demoted to walking Daddy down the aisle and having a seat with his aunt. Now, the flowers and dresses. I was thinking of doing a purely cool water rose bouquet then a cream and cool water purple mix then back to cool water only. I am extremely indecisive because I love the shade of the CW rose and the way it looks with the twine and the rosary but a mostly cream bouquet would make the rosary pop. We'll see. And now for the good news: THE DRESSES ARE DONE AND THEY FIT VERY WELL. I thought the hemming would mess up my reception dress but it made it better. It looks better with the bit of weight off as well. The ceremony dress is zipped and looks well. I'm gonna still stick to the one meal a day and the working out at least once a day because there is defnitely some room for improvement. Though the dress zips and fits, I have a bit of dough top going. If I were getting married tomorrow, it would be fine, so I'm not terribly stressed about it but why not try? |
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05/12/2011
 Rosary |
Wedding Flowers
Rosary Ordered
Okay, so my Godfather was a Brother in the Catholic Church and passed in 2008. Since I got rid of my paper flowers, I can't carry the flower with his name on it down the aisle with me so I ordered a rosary from Oldtime48 on ebay. She makes these gorgeous custom made rosaries. I decided to order the one that was close to my wedding colors and it is GORGEOUS!! It arrives today and she is just a supreme joy to work with. I really wanted a 15 decade rosary since that's the fondest memory I have of him. I used to sit on his lap and play with the 15 decade rosary he had over his robes. I still remember his smell, peppermint and mirh. Wow, I can't believe I remember that. He was an amazing man and I can't wait to wrap this around my bouquet and pass this down to our children and teach them of the man who practically raised me and made sure I didn't go without much. But ladies, I can't tell you how gorgeous this rosary is.
OMGosh, 8 days to go. We apply for our license tomorrow since FH has been away driving and finally has some hometime. SO excited. Getting nervous, more anxious than anything. I just want everything to work out right. Not perfect, just not a disaster. *Knock on wood* |
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05/10/2011
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Wedding Dress
Too chicken
Okay, so I've been going mad crazy on the Jackie Warner, Jillian and low carb thing for the past week in order to lose the 10 pounds or so needed to get into my gorgeous masterpiece and I definitely see a change. Things are sagging and getting soft and it looks like 2 different people if you drew a line at the right place; and by things, I mean my gut. But now I'm too chicken to try on my corset and try on the dress. Hell, I won't even get on the scale.
Youe see, think I might have a problem. 0ne that caused me to just walk yesterday and not workout. I workout too much and it's starting to get a little obsessive. Being obese, I know that could only be a good thing but I can feel a difference mentally. I'm subconsciously counting calories AND carbs and anyone who hs done atkins knows that's a dangerous thing and at this point, my 3 year old eats more than me. I drink lots of tea to keep me full during the day and only eat 1 meal. I know this is getting outta hand. Surprisingly, I have a degree in psychology but can't seem to rationalize myself out of this [we're talking 10 more days here people]. I haven't told Mike cause he'll kill me. But I also know he'll help. I a trying to hep myself by eatingwhen I feed my son but I'm not hungry and I just doesn't work out well. Oh jeez. I JUST WANT MY DRESS TO FIT!!! |
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05/01/2011
 Side Front   |
Wedding Dress
It's Here!!!
Ladies, I cannot describe how beautiful the dress came out and when I opened the box, it was worth every risk and every penny. From the top to the train, my dress is gorgeous. HUGE PROBLEM THOUGH. It doesn't fit!!!
It is not their fault though. If you remember, I tweaked my ankle back in the winter and have been on a 1500 calorie diet since and have not worked out one bit. *I'm not afraid to share my weight, I really don't care.* Back when we took my measurements, pre-tweak, I was 274 with the help of my dear dear Jackie. Now I'm 289 and that is just enough for my dress not to close near the top and for it to ride up in the back. Baby Jesus help me!!! I have scaled down my calories to 1000 and am now working out twice a day to Jackie which is kicking my behind but I am determined to get in this dress and I only have 12 days to do it cause we're trying it on the week before just to make sure I can get completely in it and be a ble to sit long enough for a car ride to the hotel. Ladies, pray for me. I might pass the hell out. BTW, what do you think of the bouquet with the dress. I'm not feeling it so much anymore. I feel real flowers would look better and use this as one of the memorial bouquest/centerpieces for the reception. IDK. Thoughts? |
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04/26/2011
 DRESS |
DIY Wedding
MAJOR DIY DONE!!!
Okay, so I've been looking and searching and sketching for my ideal reception dress. I have never been quite happy with my previous choices and saw a vision of what I wanted and decided to make it.
I've been doing simple things like hemming pants and modifying my clothing but I've never gone so far as to go somewhere, buy some fabric, cut out a pattern and make a whole new thing. No no no no. It frightened me to actually think "Oh crap, I'm doing this." So yesterday I ws really in the mood to browse fabric row for a nice nude-ish color that would go with some killer heels and I found it. I got 3 yards and called it a day. I have dibbled and dabbed in design for a while and have educated myself on patterns and all that goes into a dress and felt comfortable making one based on a mash up of a pencil skirt and my prom top. It worked well so I made a dress. I don't have a sewing machine so it's all hand sewn and I love the fabric and the way if feels and hugs with just enough give. FH has given his approval and now all there is to do is hem the bad boy. YAY!! 24 more days!! |
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04/26/2011
 This is what I asked for Front Side Flower Back     |
Wedding Dress
Final, well almost, Pics are here
Okay, so I woke up to these beauties this morning. They are amaze-balls. I love them dearly. I had them add beading to the lace for more sparkle and it came out perfectly. My only caveats are the flower not being satin and the volume of the skirt. Both which are an easy fix, one by them and one by me. I am so happy I took the gamble with them. Worth every penny.
The search begins for a train petticoat. Any good sites? None of the bridal salons have them, at least not for a reasonable price. Whoo!!! 24 more days!!!!! |
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04/20/2011
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Wedding Music And Songs
Adele Live *Tears*
This is as close as I'm getting to seeing her in concert any time soon. Her voice is amazing and her Philly concert sold out in 4 minutes. 4 MINUTES!!! Anywho, enjoy.
P.S. Get tissue :-) |
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04/15/2011
 with Candles SOLO!!! Shoes Cluster     |
DIY Wedding
New Projects
With just 5 weeks to go, I have been busting out the last of my projects. RSVPS are starting to roll in and it's all becoming real. *Just Breath. Still water, smooth rock*
I don't know why I waited so long to do these tissue paper flowers, I'm kicking myself now. My manicure has been shot to hell. The next couple days will be spent finishing these aisle liners. We decided petals are one, too typical, and two, too much to clean up afterwards. I love these "black eyed" beauties and they look really good with the mint scented candles I made out of ivory wax. 20 candles down, 30 to go. 15 flowers down, 85 to go *booooo :-(* I finished the crystals on the bottom of my reception, ex-ceremony, shoes. I like how they came out and the fact that I can't get them off, at all!! I tried to reposition a stone and realised it just wasn't possible. I'm getting nervous, anxious, that everything will turn out okay. Other than that, YAY!!! 35 more. |
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04/09/2011
 Lace1 Bead1 Lace2 Lace3 Bead2      |
Wedding Dress
UPDATE
I received the gems to the left last week from Bella at Milly Bridal. The previous lace pictures are not here because FH deleted the email. Bella has been really great. The first lace pictures had lace only on the front and were concentrated on the bust and left hip. I "reminded" her that the original dress had lace all over the bodice. That was friday night 2 weeks ago. Tuesday morning I awoke to the most gorgeous pinned lace pictures ever.
I, of course, confirmed the pictures and on Thursday morning found the sample beading pictures. I am so happy with the process they have. It's so detailed. I know this post was short but on the phone again. Longer post later when I have more time to process all that happened last night. Hope all of you are well. |
mrstaylor1016
| 2 | years since wedding |
Charmaine
Michael
May 21, 2011
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
United States
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Purple
Colors are purple, lavender and silver undertones. Very small, only inviting 14 people. I'm definitely a DIY bride and want my hands on everything. If I could take the pictures, I would.
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