We have our Marriage License!

We were in Charleston,SC this past weekend to handle more wedding related business. I had to have my makeup trial, dress alteration appointment and meeting with the florist. In addition to those items, our biggest to do list check was getting our MARRIAGE LICENSE! Yay! We went and applied for it and had to go back to pick it up the next day. Hmm, maybe they do that to ensure you are not going to change your mind. Go figure. Nonetheless, we were so excited! When we walked in there and went through security as Clyde's watch was on the "x-ray" monitor it was shaped like a heart. Us and the security man and woman were in agreement that was a good sign! Here are some picture of us at the court house with our marriage license. Just a few more weeks to go before our wedding!

Here we are with our marriage license.

Just because :)

Really? The Commitment Division is with the Marriage License Division. How ironic-funny!


Me :)

Clyde holding our marriage license. Protect it baby!

Peace, The Future Mrs!

They just keep coming...

As you all know, I had to most FABULOUS proposal ever. It was perfect. (Thanks Baby!) Having said that...the blog features continue to come in. How amazing. We are so excited that so many other people are taking joy in the love that we share as well as our love story. This one is from Air Atlanta Helicopters. Clyde used them to help pull off my elaborate proposal. Here is the link to our feature: http://www.airatlantahelicopters.com/engagements.asp

Here are a few pics from that special day!
Peace, The Future Mrs.

More blog love! Chocolate Brides Spotlight...

This fab spotlight moment comes from Chocolate Brides. As stated by them "ChocolateBrides.Com is the #1 bridal online destination for African American women. Chocolate Brides often form lasting friendships that extend beyond the wedding.We have quickly become a multi-platform destination point for the African American bridal community."

Here is another blog feature that we are excited to share. I love that so many others are enjoying our engagement photography session so much. Here is the link to their site to view our blog spotlight: http://chocolatebrides.com/2009/09/do-the-right-thing

Thanks CB!!

Peace, The Future Mrs.

To updo or not updo...that is the question.

I love the elegance of a classy updo. Be it a bun, chignon, twist around...love the look. I am still deciding whether to rock my hair up or down. Hmmm, we'll see. I'm going to do a hair trial soon and we'll see how it goes and I'll decide then. In the meantime here are several fab updo's/buns/twists arounds that I'd rock!

Peace, The Future Mrs.

We've been blogged about, again! Yay!

I checked my e-mail this morning and Carla from Sky+Carla Photography (http://www.sky-carla.com) had e-mailed me to say that several planners/bloggers/people have asked their permission to use our pictures from our engagement session with them. The current one is from the blog Chocolate Rose and is titled: LOVE THIS! We are so happy that other people love our pictures as much as, well maybe almost, as much as we do ;)

Here is the link:
http://thechocolateroseblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/love-this.html


Peace, The Future Mrs.

My 1st Bridal Shower.

I am so excited to make this posting. I attended my first bridal shower a couple of Saturdays ago! Woohoo! We had a fabulous time. Thanks to my sisters and my dear friends Trice and Rhonda for pulling this together for me. Thank you ladies! It was so great to see everyone. I have to admit that I shed happy tears when I realized that certain people were in attendance that I was not expecting. I was honored to have everyone at a gathering to celebrate Clyde and I and our upcoming nuptials. Let's talk details! This one took place here in Atlanta and was themed "A Day at the Derby." There were fab hats, dresses and pearls. Every table was named after a horse that had won the Kentucky Derby and that was showcased by fabulous table cards.

Me opening a few gifts.

My Mother and I rocking our hats.

Here are a few pics of me and some of my shower guests.
Rhonda Patton Weddings and Papered Wonders, Inc. were responsible for the beautiful decor and stationary. Below is the Welcome/Sign In Table with well wish and entrance tickets. How cute is this? I loved the decor! They did a FAB job!

Here are some of the decorative items designed by Rhonda Patton Weddings for my shower. Rhonda's website may be found at http://www.rhondapattonweddings.com/ She is your go to person for any floral or event design needs. Her work is impeccable and speaks for itself. She was a must have vendor for our upcoming wedding. That tells you how spectacular her work is!

Papered Wonders, Inc. created all of the stationary products. Here are a few pictures of the various stationary items that were custom made for my shower. Here the link to their website: http://paperedwonders.com/

There were the cards that the attendees wrote their well wishes on. Notice the details of the chic lady in the fierce hat...loves it. I'd love to rack a hat just like that for the Oaks races and Derby races in Kentucky! Just FAB! The idea of using these cards were so creative. The well wishes and heartfelt messages were so sweet. I finally had an opportunity to read them last night and some of them made me teary eyed while others made me laugh.

(Photo Credit: Papered Wonders, Inc.)(Photo Credit: Rhonda Patton Weddings)

(Photo Credit: Rhonda Patton Weddings)

Their website may be found at http://paperedwonders.com/ If you are ever in the need of ANY stationary needs, please give Lisa Zachery of Papered Wonders, Inc. a call and tell her that

I sent you her way. She'll take great care of you as she does with all of her clientele.

Peace, The Future Mrs.

Monograms

Let's talk monograms! Monograms help to provide an elegant touch to a wedding or any event. It helps to incorporate more of a personal touch to stationary, favors and reception decor. The first initials of the bride and the groom may be used, or the three initials of both members of the bridal couple may be incorporated into the design. There are many ways to design a monogram. Usually the grooms last name (soon to be bride's last name) is the middle initial and then the the first initial of the bride is first and the grooms first initial is last or you can use the initial of the last name and their entire first names. You can also use a monogram on table lines, wedding cakes, and even napkins or favors. Here are some of our monograms. Be creative and add that special touch to your event.Peace, The Future Mrs.