"It Happens…"

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To quote "Forest Gump"… It happens…

So…would you like to hear about all the bumps and glitches I've made/experienced in the planning of Rob and Maggie's wedding?   I guess this stuff happens to everyone… and it's better to get them out of the way now, right?!?

1)  I addressed an invitation to the father of one of Maggie's best friends by the wrong name…Have known this gentleman for 5 years.  I inserted the first name of the name on the line below his!

2)  I spelled Matthew incorrectly on an invitation…how does one do THAT?!?


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3)  I miscounted  the wedding boutonnieres - good thing we caught THAT one now!

4)  I sent another of Maggie's dearest friend's wedding invitations to the wrong address…In my defense, she had moved, and I didn't have updated contact info...

5)  And the best of them all... I arrived to pick up the Karnes girls' bridesmaids dresses…one week early… But hey…better than one week late…  I just sure I have it all out of the way now!  :-) http://my.bookbaby.com/book/simply-the-best

"The Fence"

I was old enough to know better...

I had just brought home my brand new" Texas Station Wagon" - a Chevy Suburban.  I LOVED it!
I had never driven a car of it's size however…and we had just put in a new fence in the backyard.

In our then town of Plano, Texas, all houses have alleys behind the homes, and the garages face rear in the alleys.  It was supposed to make it more convenience for trash pickup, deliveries, etc.  I was never a fan, rather indifferent.

So…boom.  I ran into the new fence with my new car.  I'm not sure I even 'fessed up to Kenny about this.  Fence was OK, and the car was too, except for a small scuff on the left bumper.  I was sick. Every time I went to get in the car, I looked at the scuff, and hoped it would look better.  It didn't.  I would like awake at night miserable.  I lost sleep. Guess what?…A year later, we moved to Connecticut, and because of the snow and hilly topography, I had to get a four-wheel drive Suburban, and traded the "scuffed one" in.  In less than a year, that scuff didn't matter AT ALL.

So if I can give just one piece of advice to Rob and Maggie, it would be: 'Worry only about the things that matter, and even then, worry about only those things you have the potential to change.  You will have a happier marriage if you do so, and be a happier person.'  I should take my own advice…
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"Bridal Shower Number One"

 Sometimes, things are so good, you wonder if you deserve them.  Sometimes they seems so sweet, you don't thing they're real.  But like the cookies to the right, sometimes, they as good as they look.  Yes, usually those beautiful desserts don't taste like they advertise, but sometimes, sometimes they do…

Yesterday, Rob's godmother, Jennifer, hosted a Bridal Shower for Maggie.  It was exquisite.  The food, the company, the family, the gifts.  Maggie's greatest gift is the family she is marrying into.  I especially cherish family, as my extended family is large, and I relished it, but my nuclear family is small - no siblings.

Both Rob's maternal and paternal families were present.  They knew Maggie, knew her well, I think... and welcomed us, Maggie's mom and sisters.  I was humbled…thank you all.

Please enjoy the pictures.  I only included a few…
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"Call Me Old-Fashioned…"

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Call me old fashioned, but I still think invitations should be mailed, SNAIL-MAIL.  Or let me re-phrase, I DID think they had to be mailed.

Maggie introduced me to a company, (I'm sure there are many), called paperless post.  www.paperlesspost.com. (This link will take you to the iPad version, but there is a website for a desktop version and an iPhone app).

I should be jaded by now by modern technology, but continued to be amazed.  Send an e-invite, and see instantly if it has arrived in recipients' in-boxes. OR, if you have made a mistake and typed it incorrectly, you are advised instantly it "bounced". No more waiting a week for the US Postal Service to "Return to Sender."  Once the recipient opens the e-invite, you can see on your "Dashboard" that it has been read. Guests can RSVP on the spot, send you a  personal note, and advise you of their mailing addresses.  While I have received e-invites before, I was always intimidated to use them - no more!  I am going to use this great product... AND some cards are free! - More elaborate designs have a nominal cost.

Please note some of the cute invite options below.

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"Another Wedding??"

I was talking to my mom the other day, and she asked me, "What are you going to write about after Maggie's wedding is over?"  She knows how much I've enjoyed writing this blog, how it's been a creative outlet and how the readers' kind comments have been salve to my mother's soul - you moms out there know what I'm talking about - at least you mothers of daughters!  :-)

"I don't know, I said, honestly. "I'll think of something."

My wait is over, new subject matter has presented itself...KK's engaged!!  No details yet, but after Maggie's wedding is wrapped up, please continue viewing for more interesting 'fun' wedding stuff!

An end note....I'm afraid the church secretary thought it was either a mistake, or a joke, when she returned a call to our home phone today after a request was made to her office to marry...http://my.bookbaby.com/book/simply-the-best

"Hair and Make-up"

Ah, the bride's hair and make-up.  No one can tell you how your hair will best look expect your hair care professional…and your own family.  Best advice, don't look too different from your every day look - and that goes for make-up too.  Ask a make-up professional about which skin foundation works best with photography.  Some brides choose to have their make-up applied by an air brush system.  If you go that route, have a test run to see if you like it before the big day.  It's a good idea to do the same with your hair.  I recommend taking your veil to your practice hair appointment  and asking her assistance putting it on.  Another thought - take your mom and bridesmaid with you to the appointment so they can be instructed as well.

An attractive hair option is to insert either artificial flowers or crystals into your undo so your hair still looks very bride-like, even if you choose to take your veil off during the reception.

And how about those teeth?  I'm going to use some Crest White Strips, personally!  ;-)

Remember - put extra bobby pins and hair spray in the "Bride's Emergency Kit" that your maid-of-honor or other responsible female will be toting around!
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"Mothers' Flowers"

Happy Mother's Day, one and all - whether you're a mother, or an honorary mother to the young girls and women in your life. You are all appreciated.

Mother of the bride, mother of the groom, grandmothers - these women are VIPS at a wedding. And as such, must be honored with flowers.

There are three options 1)  hand held bouquets - I know! I always thought they were reserved for bridesmaids and the bride! 2) a pin on corsage  and 3) a wrist corsage.

Debbie, (Rob's mom), and I are opting for the hand held bouquet. One too many hugs, and the "pin on" variety gets squished. And I don't like things on my wrist.  Our florist was very strong in her opinion that grandmothers much prefer the pin on corsage. So we're going with that.  I'll let you know how it turns out.

And as it IS Mother's Day... Please enjoy a "Mother's Pride" - some stand-out Karnes' Girls artwork.  Picture  # 1 is "Tear Art". Julia used a photo of herself as a pattern, then tore black and white construction paper to create a self-portrait. Picture #2 - a clay piece, Picture #3 - an abstract drawing and # 4 a metal etching of our beloved dog, Schultz.

Tomorrow, I promise I'll get back on track and focus on wedding stuff only. Thanks for indulging me these last few days!

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