Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
Mr. Jelly Beans and I decided that we were going to forgo the traditional Filipino favor route of native accessories (ie. fans, baskets, capiz boxes, etc..) much to my grandmother’s dismay. I think she had everything picked out as soon as she heard we were engaged. Sorry Lola! (grandmother in Tagalog)
We wanted something that was meaningful to us and at the same time had a 50/50 chance of escaping the inevitable trash can destiny. So it began, my long and arduous search for that unique and functional favor, the one that would rule them all. Who knew there were so many options. At one point it got really overwhelming. Mints, rhinestone matchboxes, homemade cookies, wedding tea, candles, hand cream, almonds, candy, coasters, frames and I could go on forever. I vowed not to give up, I was on a freakin quest after all. So after many months, many websites, long hours on Ebay, I found it, my precious!
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
I went to Canada post recently to mail the last batch of wedding invitations and to pick up my package. Lo and behold, our aisle runner had arrived! I was so excited to get home and inspect it. I really tried not to spend any of our budget on an aisle runner but at the same time I wasn’t loving the bright, “Here comes the Queen” red that the church generously provided.
The aisle at the Basilica measures 107 feet in length. The inner bride in me picked this church because of that known fact. And because Mr. Jelly Beans loved it as well. The one I purchased off ebay measures 100 feet in length.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
I am going for my first hair trial next week. I have already had my make up trials (x2) and now onto my hair. I think I am going for side swept bangs and a low, tousled chignon - I’ve compiled several pics to show the stylist. She says the trial should take about 1.5 hours, so I hope she takes her time and does an awesome job. She was recommended by my make-up artist who I love, so “keeping my fingers crossed.”
Here are some of the hairstyles of other brides that I love…. (I apologize in advance if any of these images are yours. Please let me know so I can give you credit! )
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
We have hit the one month mark. Yikes! I really have to step up on crossing off things on my to-do list. I have been feverishly running wedding errands, scheduling meetings, and trying to complete projects on all my days off.
Mr. Jelly Beans was supposed to have arrived last week, but due to some unforseen circumstances, he will not be arriving until next week. Aside from receiving the bad news, I had to scramble and reschedule all our wedding appointments.
Here is our agenda when he arrives:
Thursday:
Miss Jelly Beans awaits eagerly at the airport for the arrival of her favorite Bean
Friday:
Marriage License (I am so excited for this moment- I anticipate a much needed photo op)
Minto Suite Viewing (Again, for Mr Jelly Beans viewing pleasure)
Get Mr. Jelly Beans measured for his tux
Submit groomsmen measurements
Meeting with Msgr Powers at the Notre Dame (90 minutes)
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
Invitations and Ceremony Fans made in the Philippines = $$$
Making a huge error in the entourage list thus having to have the fans reprinted (*&^%%$$) = $
Shipping the Invitations to Canada = $$
Customs Charges = $ (phew)
Maling the invitation boxes all over the United States and Canada = $$
Receiving your first RSVP card in the mail = PRICELESS!!!!!!!
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
Because I absolutely love sugar and pretty much anything sweet, e.g. I put sugar crystals all over my spaghetti, it was a no-brainer that we were going to have a candy buffet. (Disclaimer: My actions in regards to my spaghetti are not necessarily endorsed by my family and friends).
It took me awhile to to figure out what containers to provide for our candy buffet because there were so many choices. I narrowed it down to glassine containers vs. white take out boxes. In the end the cute take out boxes won. I placed pink stickers on each box with our names and wedding date on them. I absolutely love how they turned out. I also cleaned out the local dollar store and bought all their stainless steel scoops. What a deal!
1/2 pint white take-out boxes from Paper Mart at .09 cents each or $4.65 for a package of 50
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
I have been slowly acquiring my wedding accessories throughout the last couple of months.
Shoes - check
Drop veil with crystals- check
Monogrammed wedding garter - check
Monogrammed dress tag - check
Pearl earrings from my mom - check
Hair brooch- check
Soon-to-be Mrs. Jellybeans hoodie (I know this is somewhat passe, but it’s my wedding and I can wear a hoodie if I want to)- check
Now all that’s missing is my Haute Bride bracelet (hint, hint Mr. Jelly Beans) and a vintage-inspired beaded clutch. Read more…
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
So because I have nothing else to do but work, eat, sleep, and plan our dream wedding, I decided I needed another DIY project to add to all the pending wedding projects! Since we are having a hugantic bridal party, I needed several gift bags to place all their thank you gifts in. Enter DIY lightbulb!
I purchased plain, white gift bags from Michael’s, busted out my precious Vintage Paris Stamp Set, warmed up my stamping muscles and you have the makings of a new craft mission.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
Well here is a sneak peek of our table setting! It’s really not how I wanted it to look, but you knew that.
Not really much more to say that I haven’t already. My therapist says the sooner I post a picture the closer I am to getting back into tip-top wedding planning mode.
Yah, as if I have any extra moolah to spend on a therapist. That’s what Mr. Jelly Beans is for.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
We had our table mock up appointment yesterday at 11:00 AM. I had made arrangements with our reception venue, wedding planner and florist for this day about a month ago. We walk in at 11:00 AM. Yeay! My centerpiece is there. In the middle of an empty table. Yup! That’s right. Empty!I was really quite disappointed. I was told by our event coordinator that we would have 2 full rounds completely set up. Then to make matter worse, our coordinator was nowhere to be found. When they realized they had screwed up, they all scrambled to set the table, how do I put this nicely, half-assed! Instead of 2 full tables, we got 5 place settings that were thrown haphazardly together. I am not a table setting expert but I don’t think cutlery is optional.
My wedding planner had another appointment so by the time we got everything going she had to go. And the cherry on my rapidly melting sundae, was when the event coordinator waltzed in with no apologies offered for the unprofessional service.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
My mom and I worked on the kids shirts yesterday and they turned out way better than I imagined. I purchased pink and green shirts from Michaels. Alas they didn’t have any brown ones, but they were on SALE! Yeay! I also bought some iron on letters. They had so many to choose from but I picked the collegiate looking ones.
We placed their initials in the front, and then their respective ages, by the time we are married, on the opposite sleeve. I thought it would be a nice momento for both their parents and the kids. So when they look back many, many eons from now they will remember that they were “insert age here” when they performed the special task of ringbearer or flowergirl!
We rolled the shirts up and tied them with an inexpensive white ribbon!!! I think the contrast against the bright colors make them look so freakin’ cute.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
What bride doesn’t dream of having the perfect invitations? Well I am definitely one of those brides. When I was growing up I was completely fascinated by the intricacies and detail that went into each invitation. I would get so excited when my parents received them in the mail and I loooved opening them! So it didn’t surprise me that this was going to be one of the more important decisions that we or I was going to make. I browsed websites upon websites, scoured all the bridal magazines but I just couldnt find the “one”. Finding my groom-to-be was easier than this! I loved the look of cherry blossoms, and thought this would be the perfect starting point. But all the invitations that I liked were beyond our alloted invitation budget.
Fast forward to our August 2006 trip to the Philippines. I received an invite to go to a wedding show and the rest is invitation history. I finally found them! Phew! And they were so within our budget that I couldn’t believe this was actually happening. I placed my deposit the day before we left for Canada. At that point I didn’t think about the logistics surrounding it all. All I cared about was that I was going to get the invitations of my dreams. It took me 8 long months to get the custom design completed.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, OttawaAge and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to beEngagement Date: July 7, 2005Wedding Date: August 25, 2007Blogging Since: June 20, 2007Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent ReceptionHoneymoon: ItalyAbout Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
On to my next girly project! I wanted to incorporate the quote we used in our invitations “Live, Laugh and Love” so since I was having a hard time deciding on the Newsletter Name, I had the brilliant idea of using the quote instead. I used one of the templates from Microsoft Word Publisher. I printed them onto ivory linen paper from Staples and attached them together with copper brads along the left side, thus achieving the overall look of vintage and chic. Many sleepless nights later I was done! Yeay!
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