Weddingbee

I got these from Mr. Ladybug’s sister-in-law today.

No I did not get a boob job. I just had extra padding that day. Woohoo!

I highly don’t recommend this. It’s just at the first reception I thought my boobs were gonna pop out because it wasn’t tight enough at the top so I wore a strapless bra to the 2nd reception on top of the cups that were already sewn in and now I was afraid my boobs were gonna pop out because it was too tight.

I ordered these backpacks from Lillian Vernon for my flower girl and ring bearers. The bags came yesterday. They’re not the best quality — just unlined nylon — but you can’t expect much for $15! The girls’ bag is really cute, but the boys’ bag has a bit too much black in it, I wish it was blue or green instead.

I’ll load the bags with toys and books to keep the kiddies busy and (hopefully) out of trouble during the wedding.

I love blogging as much as the next person (ok maybe more), but this couple takes it to a new level - they got married over their blogs!

The Wedding Date was on HBO last night so I watched it. I actually wanted to see this movie when it was in the theaters even though I knew it wouldn’t be that great. I’m a sucker for romantic comedies/chick flicks and no matter how bad they are, I kinda like them and can sit through them with no problem.

The story is about Kat, a single New York gal who has to attend her half-sister’s wedding in London. Unfortunately her ex-fiance, who inexplicably dumped her two years earlier, is the best man and Kat doesn’t have a date. She decides to hire a male escort, Nick, for $6000 to play the role of her boyfriend. He soon charms everyone - including Kat - with his intelligence, charm and insight. Then of course Kat and Nick end up together.

I actually had somewhat high expectations for this movie, because some friends gave it good reviews but honestly it was pretty crappy. It’s a cross between My Best Friend’s Wedding (which Dermot Mulrooney also stars in) and Pretty Woman (the male version). Although Julia Roberts was paid $3000 for one week in Pretty Woman - but I guess that can be chalked up to inflation.

Debra Messing looks pretty bad in the flick - tense, uncomfortable, and unnatural (but she’s so awesome on Will & Grace!). It also makes absolutely no sense whatsoever why Nick, a professional gigolo and seemingly relationship expert, falls for the debacle that is Kat. He tells her that he never does weddings but that “there was something about” her voice when she left him 7 messages. Puhleeze. The plot is weak, derivative, and unbelievable.

Based on its merits alone, the movie sucks. If I were a critic I’d have to give it 2 thumbs down. But on the chick-flick-o-meter it wasn’t that bad. I mean I didn’t fall asleep watching it like I did during Matrix 3, Batman & Robin, and What Dreams May Come. Despite it all, I bet many chicas would enjoy this flick.

Tonight I have a hot date. It’s with my hubs. Zowie!
The occasion: 6 year anniversary.

Wow, 6 years! 6 years and we’re still laughing about stuff. Yesterday he put on jeans, a suit jacket, and a button down shirt to wear to work but he tucked the shirt in ’cause he was trying a “new” look.

“How’s it look hun?” he says to me. “Um, all you’re missing is a pair of cowboy boots. Change please.” Haha… Sometimes I crack myself up at my quick wit. *patting myself on the butt*

I can’t remember the last time we went on a date. Ok no that’s a lie. We went to see King Kong, but I mean a date where we sit down and eat at a nice restaurant. I mean sure, we go on dates to the mall food court, McDonalds, Burger King, our local Spanish joint but not like a date date. I’m excited. I still don’t know where we’re going because I told him not to tell me so then I tried to guess.

Me: I KNOW WHERE WE’RE GOING?!
Mr. Ladybug: Where?
Me: Buddakan. (our friend Jane is an appetizer chef there)
Mr. Ladybug: You think I can get reservations there if I called today?
Me: Oh…hmmm….so we’re going to a not so nice restaurant since you were able to get reservations today?
Mr. Ladybug: That’s right baby!

I’M NOT AMUSED! I know it’s somewhere nice. It’s probably something small and quaint. Last year he got me a really sweet anniversary gift. He gave me this envelope with his company logo on it. Touching. I opened it and saw 2 tickets to go see Cirque Du Soleil. I’m sure you’re thinking “No big deal. My man did that for me too.” Here’s the thing though. He got 2 tickets for me to take my mom. Sooo sweet! I got a little teary when he told me. Do you see how lucky I am? He’s just gotten very thoughtful from when we first started dating.

I love you hubs. Happy Anniversary sweetie!

Our Chain Of Events:
Apr 2000 First started dating
Dec 2000 First time I said I love you
Feb 2001 First time he said he loved me
Sep 2002 First time I met his family
Aug 2005 Proposed twice. (He botched up the 1st one)
Apr 2006 Got Hitched & Celebrating our 6 yr anniversary

Sandelion23 found some super cheap tote bags on sale at Amazon.

Harriton Contrast Tote Bag - $3.99

Harriton Canvas Tote Bag - $4.99

You also have smaller options like this for $2.50:

and this for $3.00.

These are great for your out of town gift bags, bridesmaids bags, and especially children’s giftbags.

For my brother’s wedding, I made children’s giftbags in regular paper giftbags and by the end of the night the kids had completely torn them apart! Iron on their names - I guarantee they’ll love it.

Last night Mr. Bee came home with a present for me.

“You spice up my life!” the package said. I knew it was something like hot sauce because I am a hot sauce lover like no other. So I opened up the package and BAM!

500 miniature bottles of tabasco!!!!!!!!! OMG this is a dream come true. Sniff, sniff. He got this for me so I can always carry some in my purse because I put tabasco in everything - it’s not just a hot sauce, it’s a way of life.

For those of you who want 500 miniature tabasco bottles of your own, it’s not that easy to get. Mr. Bee is friends with the owner of a diner he frequents and the diner owner ordered this through his distributor.

This is my regular bottle of tabasco next to the miniatures.

I’ve been calling Mr. Bee “Tabasco Santa” ever since. This just may be the best present ever.

Smokey the cat agrees.

Shop Intuition also sells this great Mindy Weiss emergency bride kit. Everything is held in a black hand bag and comes with Mindy’s recommended must haves for both the planned preparation time and unexpected incidents. I’d get one, but Bee already hooked me up.

A few other items of interest …. cami and boy short set:

Pedicure Set (the flip-flops fold in half, so you can always have them with you):

And “Bride” tanktop for $50 (for real? you can probably make one for $15)

I confess … Mr. Ant and I are not an exemplary engaged couple. In fact, we’ve committed many wedding-planning sins. One of them was booking our venue sight unseen. That’s right, we put down a huge deposit based on mere website images and testimonials alone.

Well, we finally visited our venue and saw it with our own eyes for the first time … and? … And we loooove it! Who wouldn’t fall in love with paradise? It’s truly magical. We were sad to leave, but cannot frickin’ wait to go back for our wedding! And again for our 1st anniversary … and our 2nd anniversary … and our N+1 anniversary …

Here’s a schematic of the Poolside Reception Setup (minus all the lounge chairs and umbrellas, of course)

At Night

Ceremony Deck

Reception Dinner Options

Dance Floor
(we want to dance under the night sky, but here are pics of people dancing under the covered area)

Plan B
(in case of inclement weather, we’ll have the reception at the restaurant

These photos do not do the venue justice. The Rockhouse is far more breathtaking in real life. I’m delighted to share this magical place with our guests on our wedding day.