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It’s our turn, finally. After reading this blog for so long, planning, and basically stealing ideas from the weddings of other bees, it’s our turn. I’m sitting in my bedroom after a long day of running around like a crazy person, a ceremony rehearsal that was big-time confusing, and a rehearsal dinner for 65 at our house (yea, we’re nuts). I’m watching my favorite show, Jon & Kate + 8 (and NO, I don’t believe the rumors about their troubled marriage) and trying to wind down.
And, OMG… it’s really our turn. Where did the year go?
Thank you to all the Bees who gave so much help and inspiration to this creatively challenged Dumpling. Thank you to all the Weddingbee readers who lied and said my fake flower pomanders weren’t completely hideous. I love that about you ladies!
Most of all, I thank Mr. Dumpling for being the coolest thing since sliced bread. I love you. 
Now you really can call me your crazy wife… except leave the word “crazy” out.
By the way, this episode of Jon & Kate is hilarious… Kate is pulling those kids on a leash at a 4th of July parade and Aaden is stuffing non-organic candy in his mouth. I love this show.
XOXO,
Miss Dumpling
OMG. I hope I look this good on the actual wedding day! Denise Andersen you are AH-MAZ-ING!
This lady makes it so easy to get you to sit on top of a ten-foot balcony railing (with no harness) in the middle of the night while freezing and throwing a veil around, and make you look like you know what you’re doing. I’m usually extremely shy when I have my photograph taken, so Denise was just what I needed.
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I’m going to write this as “I” instead of the usual “we”, because I am up to my ears in projects. Mr. Dumpling, on the other hand, has had his list of to-dos done for quite some time. I think the theme of this wedding (for me) should have been “Don’t waste money on DIY projects”, because I have really almost paid double for stuff that I could have just bought pre-made. The invitations were a disaster (that got fixed thanks to Wedding Paper Divas!), that pomander thing I tried to make, the place cards…. all things I should have just ordered from a professional.
Just to give you an update on how far behind I am, here’s a list of things that still need to get done:
I could have done them over the weekend, but my printer was acting crazy and, honestly, I’m so over this wedding. I just want to be married!!!!!!!
*LUCKILY* we have this awesome photography team who just emailed some pictures over of a recent wedding they did, and the eye candy took my mind off all the stuff I put off to the last minute. Let’s have a look…
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… but not drunk people. I’m serious. You always hear about “My friend’s sister’s drunk Vegas quickie wedding”, but that is simply impossible. When we went to get our marriage license, we asked the guy how many drunk people come through each night (since they are open almost all night), and he said they never approve those couples. Actually, the first question I asked him was, “Were you here when Britney Spears married that one guy?”
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He rolled his eyes and said no…
What? I think that’s a totally valid and relevant question! See his expression? Yeah, so not into me right now…
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We have tons of things we still need to get done, and we have less than a month to go. Anyone else procrastinate like that? Am I worried though? No, not really. I usually do my best work at the last minute. Last weekend, however, I did manage to get one wedding-related task done. We now have flower girl dresses. I looked for a while and was finding them as cheap as $50, but then we added another flower girl and I just didn’t want to spend $100 of our budget on a dress that will no doubt end up dirty or ripped by the end of the night.
Here’s what I found on a random trip to Target:
Or, Dumpling’s makeup trial.
I really want to look like me on our wedding day. Well, me, only slightly enhanced.
I went to MAC last Saturday to test out some of their products and a makeup artist I had heard so much about. She told me she charges (insert something I can’t afford) for brides, so I automatically assumed she was good. I’m one of those people. If it costs too much, it must be good.
That was such a big mistake and I am an idiot for thinking that. I liked the products and I’ve always loved using MAC lipstick and eye makeup when I wanted to look extra special, but this particular “artist” did not listen to a word I said. I asked for a “natural glow” but instead I got “Halloween chic”.
I think it looks 10 times better in pictures, but it is still WAY more makeup than I wanted to wear. I felt like a clown.
Ladies, I love you, and I know this is where I’m supposed to insert the before picture, but no. Sorry. These after pics are even after I washed half of it off. I still felt painted.
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Little brother Dumpling is just cool. There’s really no other word to describe him. He was cooler than me all through school, and I will forever be “W’s sister”, despite the fact that I am two years older than him. (OK, that was always kind of annoying.)
Here’s an excerpt of our conversation after my bridal shower:
Brother: Hey, dude, I heard you telling mom that you don’t have a “Something Blue” for your wedding. I don’t really know what that is or what you are trying to color coordinate, but I figured I’d help you out.
Me: Uhhhmmm, thanks! Hand it over.
Brother: Here you go….I figured since it was for the “wedding” (said with those quote fingers) that it needed to be fancy. I hooked you up. You’re welcome.
I’m going to go ahead and say it…. I had the BEST bridal shower EVER! It was perfect! Last weekend, my MOH, Mom and her friends threw me a little party to celebrate the big day. I traveled all the way to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and I was so excited to see everyone (and FINALLY get some Chick-Fil-A). They invited girls I grew up with that still live in the area that I had not seen since high school and college!
So much detail went into this shower. I have to send a big thanks to Heidi Jones, the wedding/shower planner who organized the whole thing. Heidi mainly works out of central Florida, but she was kind enough to make the 8 hour drive to Alabama to spearhead the party. If you’re in Florida and need a party planner, let me know and I’ll put you in touch with her.
First up: The Details
Please notice all the table runners, handmade by my Sister Dumpling, the co-hostess of the party. Isn’t she crafty? We do not share that level of craftiness, unfortunately.
We live together. Is that so bad? I wish I had some amazingly interesting story as to why we live together, but I don’t. We aren’t doing it for financial reasons. We don’t have a pet that needs to be shared. Heck, we both even prefer our own company from time to time. We just live together, because… well… we just do.
I love waking up in the morning with him right there, and going to bed at night with the TV blaring his favorite show, The West Wing. We know what makes each other happy and what pushes each other’s buttons. I know exactly the kind of food to buy him, right down to the brand, and he knows that I can’t go to bed without a glass of water on my nightstand… even if I don’t touch it. However, it makes me wonder if we are missing out on some “growing up and getting married” rite of passage. You know what I’m saying—living with your parents or roommates right up until your wedding day and then moving in together and discovering all sorts of things about your new spouse? Sure, we went through that when we first decided to live together, but it’s just not the same thing somehow. I hear stories from my friends about their sob-filled last night at their parents’ house and packing up their old room to take to their new husband’s house and I’m a little jealous sometimes!
Does that make sense?
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So, instead of whining (okay, there was a little pouting and whining) about it, we enlisted the help of Wedding Paper Divas to get us out of our mess. The drama: The other invitation pieces had already been printed on Paper Source Luxe (textured) cardstock, and I was worried that WPD’s cardstock wouldn’t match, not to mention the fact that there was a slim chance that they might have something that remotely matched what I had already printed.
Mr. Dumpling sort of makes fun of me for this blog. Even before I was a Bee, and I would pretend to choose a “Bee name,” he would laugh and mock me endlessly. However, I suspect Mr. Dumpling secretly reads this blog. There were a few subtle clues here and there, but on Christmas morning, I was convinced. You see, when it was time to open presents, I got something wrapped in this paper:
*This is a different gift (a Juicy Couture robe to wear on my wedding morning) from him, but the packaging looked the same…recognize the paper?
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Well, actually, that’s just one thing on the list, but we’ll talk about that later. Right now, we need a flower girl dress. The problem is, we just can’t justify spending $150 (which seems to be the average) on a dress for a toddler that she will outgrow by the time Easter rolls around.
Remember our color palette? Since the bridesmaids will be wearing chocolate brown, I figured our flower girl should wear some combination of our colors: pink, cream and brown.
Here’s my niece. Tell me she isn’t the cutest little thing you’ve ever seen! Even with the cookie mouth and drool on her shirt!
Niece Dumpling. Photo by me.
Sometimes when you least expect it, you get solid advice that is so simple, yet so hard to grip. Last weekend I went to Valdosta, Georgia to visit my dad for his annual holiday party. After all of the guests had left, we sat down to chat (really just an excuse so he could finish the last bottle of wine).
Here’s a shortened transcript of our conversation:
It took me a few seconds before I realized that he actually did know what he was talking about. Three years ago at that very same holiday party, he stood up, and instead of giving a toast, he said “Surprise! Chris and I have decided to get married, and what better night than tonight, surrounded by all of our friends and families.”
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Mrs. Dumpling, Las Vegas Age and Occupation: 27, Finance Fiance's Age and Occupation: 34, Real Estate Engagement Date: March, 2008 Wedding Date: March, 2009 Blogging Since: August 26, 2008 Venue: Catholic church ceremony & golf course reception About Me: I grew up in the Deep South, and while most people say I have a thick southern accent, I tend to think it only comes out when I need to use it. Living in Las Vegas has definitely been an adventure and Mr. Dumpling and I are loving every minute of it! We are planning a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony and a reception with lots of DIY! We might even get Elvis to show up! I'm a HUGE Beatles fan, love The Office and can't wait to become a Mrs.!
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