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Christine Alexandra
Prue & Paco - Francisco Sanchez
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Engaged
June 13, 2008
Wedding
October 17, 2009
Our Theme & Colours
Warm earth tones
Guest Invited
80
Budget
$30,000
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Basics
How we
met...
Lavalife.
We wanted to
share our story because...
I want to share my reality wedding story so current brides to be and future
brides to be can maybe get some helpful hints and pieces of advice on how to
plan their wedding and what to watch out for.
How he proposed...
Surprised me
with a trip to New York City! He proposed in Central Park on a blanket over
looking the pond where kids sail their toy boats. It was amazing!
How we feel about our upcoming married
life...
I feel like the wedding is just for one day and I want to prepare more for
the marriage. There are certain things that are must haves for the reception
but all in all I'm looking forward to our life together. We have the same
goals and enough different interests to keep our relationship interesting
and fun.
Our dream
wedding could be described as...
My dream wedding would be everyone being there and enjoying the food and
ambience of our reception venue followed by a kick ass party where everyone
is on the dance floor. I can't wait for the party.
Our colour/theme:
The
colour scheme will be warm earth tones, chocolate brown Chiavari Chairs,
with taupe or champagne coloured table linens and rich jewel toned burnt
orange and apricot coloured flowers.
Planning
So far (by
June 19, 2008) we've planned...
Nothing
has actually been booked thus far. We are seriously considering La Hacienda
in Waterloo as our ceremony and reception venue. I have had an appointment
with
Select Service, a Kitchener catering
company and am waiting to get a quote from them. I have several appointments
booked in the next week or so for florists, dejays, musicians, etc..
Our biggest concern right now is...
My
biggest concern right now is the cost of everything!
Bridal Diary:
June 19, 2008
Paco proposed! I'm still on cloud nine! I
love my ring. I can't get over how good Paco was at keeping this a secret
from me. Usually when we plan something secretly for each other we get too
excited and spill the beans before the actual day, but he was good and kept
it a secret. It's been fun showing people at work and even people who I see
throughout my work day who I don't actually work with as well. It's amazing
how people you don't even know can get so happy for you about an engagement.
Within the next couple of weeks we hope to have our venue booked and then
we're going to be tackling a good caterer. If anyone has any suggestions for
flowers, dejays, musicians, caterers please let me know. I'm not from the
K-W area originally so any information or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Stay tuned for more of
Christine &
Paco's
wedding
story & photos!
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Sarah Mitchell & Stephen Tangney
Engaged
September 1,
2007
Wedding
August 3, 2008
Our Theme & Colours
bright blue and
white
Guest Invited
185
Budget
$20,000
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Basics
How we
met...
High
School.
We wanted to
share our story because...
I want to try to help other bride-to-be's through the stress of planning a
wedding by giving them ideas and hopefully encouraging them through the
whole process.
How he proposed...
We went to my
grandfather's house in Parry Sound, he lives on a lake. It was right around
sunset and Stephen told me he wanted some help building a campfire. We
walked down to the lake and Stephen looked at me and told me that he loved
me, and he loved me so much he wanted to be with me forever. He then got
down on one knee and asked me to marry him! I was so shocked, I was not
expecting it at all. I kept asking him if he was serious. Once I realized he
was I gave him a huge hug and started crying. He then said "Is that a yes?"
and I said yes of course! He put the ring on my finger and my brother set
off fireworks over the lake! It was amazing!!
How we feel about our upcoming married
life...
I'm so unbelievably happy and excited to be marrying Stephen. We've been
together for four years now and we've lived together for 2 and 1/2 years. I
don't think marriage will be a huge change for us since we already know each
other's funny quirks and habits. I'm looking forward to being a family, and
starting a new journey together.
Our dream
wedding could be described as...
I see us surrounded by friends and family, dancing the night away after a
beautiful ceremony.
Our colour/theme:
bright
blue and white.
Planning
So far we've planned...
Our
wedding day is fast approaching so we have all the big things planned
already. Now we're on to the little (possibly more stressful) things, such
as the seating chart, paying all the vendors, dress fittings, and pulling
the whole wedding together.
Our biggest concern right now is...
Right
now my biggest concern is the seating chart. We have already had people
calling us requesting to be sat with certain people and not be near others.
I think it will be a big task to complete it.
Bridal Diary:
July 14, 2008
I had my bridal shower yesterday, it
was better than I ever could have imagined. All my friends and family were
there, we played games all afternoon and everyone got along so well. It was
relaxing and very fun! I am going to be calling some of our vendors tonight
just to make sure I know when all the payments are due. I am also going to
be working on the bathroom baskets, wedding schedules, itineraries, and
hopefully doing some laundry as well!
Stay tuned for more of
Sarah & Stephen's
wedding
story & photos!
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Lindsay Schwab &
Jeff Heuchert
Engaged
December 25,
2008
Wedding
June 13, 2008
Our Theme & Colours
Blue, white,
silver. Garden theme.
Guest Invited
120-150
Budget
$20,000
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Basics
How we
met...
Working at Canadian Tire.
We wanted to
share our story because...
So that people can see that is easy to plan a wedding and to remind them to
enjoy every moment of it.
How he proposed...
It was our first
Christmas in our home together. We got up and went to open our gifts under
our first Christmas tree. (Note: We love Christmas.) After gifts we did some
tidying up and got cleaned up and ready to go to families homes. On our way
out I noticed that the Christmas tree lights had been turned back on as well
as the living room lights. Strange... I turned them off and went to get a
few things upstairs. I came down and lights and all are on again...
stranger. Jeff comes in and says that there is one more gift for me on the
tree. I am walking around the tree and notice that there is a new ornament
on there that is a little present. I take it off and open it, inside is a
ring and as I look around Jeff is on one knee. He said some sweet things and
of course I said yes. I couldn't have imagined a better proposal myself and
the best part is we then got to spend the next day or so sharing our
excitement with our families.
How we feel about our upcoming married
life...
I am ecstatic and can hardly wait to walk down the aisle to the man of my
dreams.
Our dream
wedding could be described as...
A very whimsical day to celebrate our marriage with our good friends and
family.
Our colour/theme:
Blue,
white, silver. Garden theme.
Planning
So far we've planned...
Church,
hall, flowers (silk and all bought), decorator, photographer, cake, dress,
favours.
Our biggest concern right now is...
That
one of us has a cold or it rains. And if we will ever agree on a honeymoon.
Bridal Diary
I feel like we are off to a good start. All
the big things are done now we just have small things to do and I can't wait
for the final rush of things to happen. Being that we have 6 weddings to
attend this summer I am glad we got done what we have so far. Less than a
year now and it is starting to get real exciting!
Stay tuned for more of
Lindsay & Jeff's
wedding
story & photos!
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Sofia
Segovia & Claudio
Esparza
Engaged
June 14, 2008
Wedding
June 27, 2009
Our Theme & Colours
purple, white,
silver
Guest Invited
75-80
Budget
$15,000
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Basics
How we
met...
Through friends.
We wanted to
share our story because...
It's a happy one! and I am the happiest woman in the world!
How he proposed...
On our
7th month anniversary, he took me as a surprise to dine at a really, really
nice restaurant. After dinner, I thought we were just gonna watch a movie
but he said he had another surprise for me. When I got into the car, there
was romantic music (I had no clue at that time), he also said he was about
to take me to his favorite spot and that he had never showed anyone before.
We arrived at a bike trail by the river. We were both dressed up, as I had
decided to wear my most elegant heels. We began walking into this trail
(mosquitoes flying everywhere, him holding my hand, and me - just wondering
how deep into the woods this famous spot was?). We finally arrived and he
proposed... I was in shock, and actually did not think it was for real... He
had to stop and say "Sofia, I am serious"... It was so romantic, simply a
magical moment. I can't say I was having very much fun walking back on that
bike trail in my heels. He was sooo cute, he picked me up and carried me on
his back the rest of the way. :)
How we feel about our upcoming married
life...
Can't wait! He is the man of my dreams.
Our dream
wedding could be described as...
Something elegant but small. With our family and closest friends in
attendance, people that have been there for us all along!
Our colour/theme:
purple,
white, silver.
Planning
So far we've planned...
The hall,
the church, wedding decorator.
Our biggest concern right now is...
The
bridesmaid/maid of honour. I don't know who to ask.
Bridal Diary
WOW! Overwhelmed! There is so much to prepare
and do for a wedding. Who knew? I have never been married. I have to
remember to enjoy my engagement.
Stay tuned for more of
Sofia & Claudio's
wedding
story & photos!
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Jodie
& Mike
Engaged
April 11,
2008
Wedding
November 4, 2009
Our Theme & Colours
Beach themed
Guest Invited
100
Budget
$10,000
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Basics
How we
met...
High
School.
We wanted to
share our story because...
Because
brides-to-be love reading these! At least I do!
How he proposed...
It happened on
my 25th birthday. We went out for dinner at the restaurant I work in. We had
about 20 friends and family with us. After dessert, he made everyone stand
up because he wanted to toast my birthday. I thought he was trying to
embarrass me! I looked away for a moment and looked back and he was down on
one knee with the most beautiful ring I've ever seen. Of course I cried, and
said yes! My boss came out with champagne and flowers for us! The best
birthday ever!
How we feel about our upcoming married
life...
I'm so
excited after 8 years to make it official.
Our dream
wedding could be described as...
Us
getting married on a beautiful beach in Cuba, surrounded by close friends
and family. We're also having a reception at the
Walper Terrace Hotel in Kitchener when we
get back.
Our colour/theme:
Beach themed.
Planning
So far we've planned...
Resort, reception hall, DJ, photographer.
Our biggest concern right now is...
None at the moment.
Bridal Diary
The wedding
planning has been pretty simple so far. I have all the major things booked.
Now I just have to wait. The wonderful thing about a destination wedding is
you fly down and decide everything once you get there. I just have to plan
the reception for when we get back. If you have a great venue that supplies
everything for you, there isn't much to worry about. I can't wait for the
time to fly by! 10 months to go...
Stay tuned for more of
Jodie & Mike's
wedding
story & photos!
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Amanda
Hammond & Andre
Sills
Engaged
August 27, 2008
Wedding
September 6, 2009
Our Theme & Colours
Purples, flowers
& butterflies
Guest Invited
200
Budget
$13,000
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Basics
How we
met...
At church in 1999.
We wanted to
share our story because...
We have been dating for a very long time and this wedding has been a long
time coming. It is a relief to finally get to the next step. It will also be
a really stressful time. Andre is an actor at The Stratford Shakespeare
Festival and he will be in the middle of the season as we continue our
planning and our wedding will be during his only 3 days off period during
the entire season. We are also both trying to lose some weight before the
wedding.
How he proposed...
He took
me to a gazebo in Shakespeare Gardens at midnight in Stratford and brought
champagne. We had a champagne toast and then he got down on one knee. After
the proposal, the park lights went out on us and we were sitting in the
dark. It was very amusing.
How we feel about our upcoming married
life...
I have been waiting 9 years for a proposal so I am very anxious to get to
the next step in our lives. Every girl dreams of her wedding and I am no
exception. I had most of my wedding planned in my head before the proposal
came and I am very excited to experience the actual day.
Our dream
wedding could be described as...
I have always wanted an outdoor wedding so we want to get married at the
gazebo that he proposed at and our reception will be in a room that
overlooks the river.
Our colour/theme:
Shades of
purple, garden theme. Lots of flowers and butterflies.
Planning
So far we've planned...
We have
booked the ceremony and reception sites, the dj, photographer and
invitations. We are now trying to pay for all the little things and get them
out of the way first. I have chosen all my ladies but Andre still needs to
pick one person. He has picked his best man and 3 groomsmen and 1
groomswoman but we want 6 on both sides.
Our biggest concern right now is...
Having a very classy wedding on a low budget and affording everything and
having beautiful sunny weather! Last summer it rained and rained and rained
some more and I will cry if it rains on that day!
Bridal Diary
Andre and I have
been dating since June 2004 I have been very impatiently waiting for a
proposal for the last 3 years. We originally wanted to have a destination
wedding, which didn't work out for various reasons... but we have our
overwhelmed days when we really wish we could still do it. It would be A LOT
simpler. The easiest parts so far have been choosing a location for both the
ceremony and reception and finding my dress. All the rest has been
complicated and frustrating. Both of us are trying to slim down a little
before the big day, which has been a bit of a challenge. All we have really
accomplished is both of us are eating a lot better. We are very anxious just
to be done with the planning and get on with the big day.
Stay tuned for more of
Amanda & Andre's
wedding
story & photos!
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