Clip of our wedding video:
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Getting Ready
Something Borrowed: a butterfly clip that both my sister and my cousin wore in their weddings...
My girls were hot, in so many ways...
The cutest baby on earth - my 9mo old nephew, Mason:
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I love this photo of my mom and me:
My dad is so funny.
The First Look
My Divas
I like boys... all boys... Big and small. hehe
Me loves me some dimples!!
The Ceremony
As guests waited for the ceremony to start,they were able to watch a slideshow of pictures of us growing up and then together as a couple...
Our rose ceremony:
It's official! Thanks Rev. Ray!
The Reception
Everyone thought it was fun that you COULD drink out of the centerpieces
Taking a few moments alone
First dance
Cake cutting The GMs got Andy a sword as a gift and had presented it to him before the ceremony.Andy decided he wanted to use the sword to cut the cake. *rolling eyes*
After all the toasts, dances and cake, a few of my girlfriends got into a circle with meand told me how much they loved me. It was so touching. I love my girls!
Around 11:30pm, the DJ announced that "the Bride and Groom" need to proceed to the front of the venue.It was time to leave. Dang it, I wasn't done yet!
My mom went out in socks. No shoes. Just socks. Classy mom. Classy. lol
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So out we came...
And to our surprise, my parents had rented a chauffeur-driven town car for our little jaunt to the hotel!
It was hands-down the best night of my life (so far anyway).And quite the celebration.
Our Thank You cards...
Kim and AndySeptember 2nd, 2006
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VENDORS
Ceremony & Reception: Lake Union Cafe (website)
Officiant: Ray Van Winkle (website)
Photographer: AK Photography (website)
Florist: Mindy Watson Designs
DJ: Keith Taylor Music
Hair & Makeup: Salon Maison (website)
Cake: Morfey's Cakery (website)
Videography:Seattle Videography (website) Bride's Dress: Cynderellies Closet, Edmonds, WA Bridesmaid Dresses: Cynderellies Closet, Edmonds, WA Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse (website) Jewelry Broker: Howard Adler, Bellevue COLORS: Andy didn't want (and I quote) "yellow, green, brown, orange or blue." So we decided on black with pink accents Engagement Details: September 18th, 2005 We were on a ride at the Puyallup Fair when Andy grabbed my hand and said something like "Your hand looks a little naked, will you marry me?" hehe, it was cute - his face was bright red, I could tell he was a bit nervous... although I don't quite remember all of the exact details because I was so completely surprised. Of course I said yes and now we're planning our Big Day! Engagement announcement in the Woodinville Weekly: The Lake Union Cafe - I love love love our venue!! I love that it has all of these booths, lining both walls. When you first walk into the LUC, there's a small "lounge" area with a bar and fireplace. Soooo swanky! View of the dance floor. The ceremony takes place on the stage at the far end of the floor. This is so "us" - Andy's 6yr old niece Kenya is going to read it during the ceremony. She loves to read (YES - AT AGE SIX!!) and is more articulate than some adults I know. We have one smart cookie in the family! "Falling in Love is Like Owning a Dog" by Taylor Mali First of all, it's a big responsibility, So think long and hard before deciding on love.On the other hand, love gives you a sense of security:when you're walking down the street late at nightand you have a leash on loveain't no one going to mess with you.On cold winter nights, love is warm.It lies between you and lives and breathesand makes funny noises.Love wakes you up all hours of the night with its needs.It needs to be fed so it will grow and stay healthy.Love doesn't like being left alone for long.But come home and love is always happy to see you.Is love good all the time? No! No!Love can be bad. Bad, love, bad! Very bad love.Love makes messes.Love leaves you little surprises here and there.Love needs lots of cleaning up after.But most of all, love needs love, lots of it.And in return, love loves you and never stops. Some good ceremony links: http://www.4wed.net http://kvetch.indiebride.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=40800#msg_40800 EEEK! My crystal tree! Manzanita branches: http://www.nettletonhollow.comCrystals: ebay seller Mxkhk-collectibles (search crystal chain) My first DIY project! I made cards asking my sister and girlfriends to be in our wedding: My first attempt at our monogram... I actually really like it. Our beautiful invitations! Lots of DIY but worth it in the end. Thank goodness that's over. Pocketfolds from: Cards And Pockets (Signature style) Paper from: PaperZone (Parchment - Shell)
Bride's Dress: Cynderellies Closet, Edmonds, WA
Bridesmaid Dresses: Cynderellies Closet, Edmonds, WA
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse (website)
Jewelry Broker: Howard Adler, Bellevue
COLORS: Andy didn't want (and I quote) "yellow, green, brown, orange or blue." So we decided on black with pink accents
Engagement Details: September 18th, 2005
We were on a ride at the Puyallup Fair when Andy grabbed my hand and said something like "Your hand looks a little naked, will you marry me?" hehe, it was cute - his face was bright red, I could tell he was a bit nervous... although I don't quite remember all of the exact details because I was so completely surprised. Of course I said yes and now we're planning our Big Day!
Engagement announcement in the Woodinville Weekly:
The Lake Union Cafe - I love love love our venue!!
I love that it has all of these booths, lining both walls. When you first walk into the LUC, there's a small "lounge" area with a bar and fireplace. Soooo swanky! View of the dance floor. The ceremony takes place on the stage at the far end of the floor. This is so "us" - Andy's 6yr old niece Kenya is going to read it during the ceremony. She loves to read (YES - AT AGE SIX!!) and is more articulate than some adults I know. We have one smart cookie in the family!
When you first walk into the LUC, there's a small "lounge" area with a bar and fireplace. Soooo swanky!
View of the dance floor. The ceremony takes place on the stage at the far end of the floor.
This is so "us" - Andy's 6yr old niece Kenya is going to read it during the ceremony. She loves to read (YES - AT AGE SIX!!) and is more articulate than some adults I know. We have one smart cookie in the family!
"Falling in Love is Like Owning a Dog" by Taylor Mali First of all, it's a big responsibility, So think long and hard before deciding on love.On the other hand, love gives you a sense of security:when you're walking down the street late at nightand you have a leash on loveain't no one going to mess with you.On cold winter nights, love is warm.It lies between you and lives and breathesand makes funny noises.Love wakes you up all hours of the night with its needs.It needs to be fed so it will grow and stay healthy.Love doesn't like being left alone for long.But come home and love is always happy to see you.Is love good all the time? No! No!Love can be bad. Bad, love, bad! Very bad love.Love makes messes.Love leaves you little surprises here and there.Love needs lots of cleaning up after.But most of all, love needs love, lots of it.And in return, love loves you and never stops.
Some good ceremony links:
EEEK! My crystal tree!
Manzanita branches: http://www.nettletonhollow.comCrystals: ebay seller Mxkhk-collectibles (search crystal chain)
My first DIY project! I made cards asking my sister and girlfriends to be in our wedding:
My first attempt at our monogram... I actually really like it.
Our beautiful invitations! Lots of DIY but worth it in the end. Thank goodness that's over.
Pocketfolds from: Cards And Pockets (Signature style) Paper from: PaperZone (Parchment - Shell)
Download invite template here (winzip file)
My Rehearsal Dinner invites: Paper from Target!
Look what my mom DIY'd for my Bridal Shower?!? Apparently each invitation was slightly different from the next,with the exception the every invitation had the ring in the middle.**I now know where my creativity comes from. Love ya mom!**
Save the Date Magnet! Angie from SavetheDateOriginals (website) created this artwork! A++++ to work with!
I am going to make my very own cake topper! Just like this one, only with an "M" instead of the heart.Check out http://www.verydifferentcakes.com for ideas!
And now with the bling! SO SPARKLY!!
BM newsletters, my girls LOVED these!!Sent with little pocket calendars which had all of the important events leading up to the big day!
For your downloading pleasure: BMnews1b.doc / BMnews2.doc (be patient while they loadd)
Our "Day-of" Timeline. Download here - created in Microsoft Powerpoint. NOTE: If you don't have the same fonts installed on your computer, it won't look as pretty. Highlight the text and select a different font!
Customized water bottles for our Rehearsal Dinner!! So cute!Download powerpoint template here (just replace my monograms with yours!) I bought full-sheet labels from Staples and printed them at home... Unless you plan to have your bottles sitting on ice, waterproof labels probably aren't necessary.If you do need waterproof labels, go to Labels By the Sheet
DIY CardboxHat box from Ross: $6.99, crystals and rope/ribbon embellishments from Michaels: $4.50
DIY ceramic Martini Tray "Guestbook" - isn't it adorable!?? I *heart* martinis!!
DIY pewcones. These will be on every other end chair as I walk down the aisle.Pink and white flowers will be sitting pretty inside. Love them! Will add little "Kim and Andy" tags to the bows under the black marabou trim.
Cufflinks for the guys. Thanks to Jas*sGirl for all of her help. She's the DIY Queen!
DIY flip-flops for my BM's tired feet.Old Navy flip-flops
Favors. Who doesn't love pear butter!Glass bottles: http://www.specialtybottle.com
The Table Cards - don't you just love the bling??
DIY Parasols for my pictures with my BMs Parasols from Oriental Trading(I spray-painted the pink ones with regular indoor/outdoor spray-paint from Home Depot.From this side, it looks like I sprayed it evenly, but from underneath, the parasols haveantique-y parchment look to them. Then I hot glued the feather trim ($1.99 @ Michaels) around the edges...
Kid's Activity Books and stickersDownload coloring book
Bar Menu! EEEK!
Miniature hanging devils for our "Dirty Andy" martinisfrom Archie McPhee
The Wedding Poster. It will sit on an easel in the foyer of the venue.
DIY Programs!
Download program template here (Powerpoint)
I have a thing for peacocks...
To find Your Day in History, go here and here.
Maggie Sottero "Lilly" from Cynderellie's Closet (website) - one of the best dress experiences I had. Denise and Kelsey were extremely nice and accommodating, they had great prices and both times I went in there, it wasn't busy.
My beautiful shoes!
Something blue: I added rhinestones to the bottom of my shoes!
The garter! My fireman will just love it! From Ebay seller buylace8391 (website)
A fun Honeymoon purchase: Holly, Lynn and Jessica My sister Tiffany (MOH) We found *THE* dress the girls are going to wear. It only took 2 hours and 2 stores and VOILA! Belsoie L6605 in black. These pictures don't do it justice. It just flows so nicely. My new little nephew Mason. Isn't he handsome?! Mason, at Easter 2006: Meet Jack, one of our darling ring bearers: And our other RB, Brogan: I think this is so cute. Realistically, I won't have either boy carry the actual rings down the aisle... But this is so unique and adorableGet yours at: Here Comes Your Bride.com This is Alexa, my niece and flower girl: This is Kenya - Andy's niece and flower girl: My wedding set! I just love it - it sparkles more than I could ever imagine!
Holly, Lynn and Jessica
My sister Tiffany (MOH)
We found *THE* dress the girls are going to wear. It only took 2 hours and 2 stores and VOILA! Belsoie L6605 in black. These pictures don't do it justice. It just flows so nicely.
Belsoie L6605 in black. These pictures don't do it justice. It just flows so nicely.
My new little nephew Mason. Isn't he handsome?!
Mason, at Easter 2006:
Meet Jack, one of our darling ring bearers:
And our other RB, Brogan:
I think this is so cute. Realistically, I won't have either boy carry the actual rings down the aisle... But this is so unique and adorableGet yours at: Here Comes Your Bride.com
This is Alexa, my niece and flower girl:
This is Kenya - Andy's niece and flower girl:
My wedding set! I just love it - it sparkles more than I could ever imagine!
I'm aiming for a Vintage 20s look - Old Hollywood Glam... Martini glasses, beads, feathers, etc. I'm *really* obsessed with martinis. Here are my favorite centerpieces ideas: I just *love* this look of candles and flowers! (Thanks CJS924)
I just *love* this look of candles and flowers! (Thanks CJS924)
Here are a bunch of martini glasses I collected for decoration: Wouldn't this be a hoot? Glowing pink ice cubes! My chandeliers to hang near the dance floor: Beautiful black linens (thanks twostepper32) with gorgeous centerpieces Flowers in drinks? Too cute! There are wrought iron banisters lining the dance floor, I think that draping pearls would be so pretty: Saw this centerpiece at a local wedding show, it was so unbelievably GORGEOUS! Ice Punch Bowl - soooo pretty! The design of our cake really was an obsession of mine..It will be champagne flavored cake and filling.Three tiers, square - round - square, we will also have a sheet cake in the back. Some cute napkin ideas. In pink and black, of course. Here are some that we'll use as cocktail napkins at the bar and guest towels in the bathroom.Yeah, I went a little overboard - but at least I didn't buy any monogrammed toilet paper!!! I'll use these in the restrooms, for hand towels. I want a big white flowing bouquet of roses. > Best online website for feathers: http://www.ostrich.com I think these would be perfect for my BMs: I bought each of my BMs a monogrammed jewel to hang from their bouquet. And the beading on this bouquet is really neat! Hair & Makeup Trial Yes, I have a giant tattoo of a peacock on my back. Yes, it'll show in the wedding. No, I don't care. Some inspiration websites: Random Russian hair website be_byte Photobucket website Hair Comes the Bride Makeup looks that I like: I can honestly say that Catherine Zeta Jones turns me on. Meow! We just want a Rock 'n' Roll wedding! Processional music: TBD Bridal Processional: Canon in D - my friend's band is "rocking it out" Recessional music: "In the Mood" -Robert Plant Couple intro: Intro to "Shook me all night long" - AC/DC First Dance: Angel Eyes - Jeff Healey Band Father-Daughter Dance: Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix Mother-Son Dance: Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Bouquet toss: Let's Go Crazy - Prince Garter Removal/Toss: Legs - ZZ Top Cake cutting: Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard Here is a great website for songs: http://www.entertainmentnorthwest.com/SongList_05.xls Bachelorette Party Pictures! 8/19/06My girls got me a fireman! AND - he was HOT! Meet Christian - hot hot hot! The girls at Cutters for dinner and drinks: Meet Randy: My Bridal Luncheon. 8/27/06 We got to wear Big Hats! Me and Andy at my sister's wedding in June 2005 Me and Andy at my cousin's wedding November 2005 I just LOVE my Andy! This is my favorite picture of my HOT fireman. YUM! We look like total goobers, but this picture makes me smile! How to make a Kim Ingredients:3 parts friendliness5 parts crazyiness3 parts beauty Method:Stir together in a glass tumbler with a salted rim. Add curiosity to taste! Do not overindulge! Personality cocktailFrom Go-Quiz.com Seattle Wedding Showhttp://www.weddingshow.com This is what happens to us Knotties after several hours of wedding over-stimulation. We got out of the photobooth after the first picture, not sure what we were thinking. So the guy that was running the booth, let us re-take our pictures. It was just too funny. Miss Blush (Coreen) and me> Strangest sighting... Could you imagine wearing this down the aisle??? Could you imagine what your bridesmaids would say if you asked THEM to wear it down the aisle? Is this Seattle Couture?
Wouldn't this be a hoot? Glowing pink ice cubes!
My chandeliers to hang near the dance floor: Beautiful black linens (thanks twostepper32) with gorgeous centerpieces Flowers in drinks? Too cute! There are wrought iron banisters lining the dance floor, I think that draping pearls would be so pretty: Saw this centerpiece at a local wedding show, it was so unbelievably GORGEOUS! Ice Punch Bowl - soooo pretty! The design of our cake really was an obsession of mine..It will be champagne flavored cake and filling.Three tiers, square - round - square, we will also have a sheet cake in the back. Some cute napkin ideas. In pink and black, of course.
Beautiful black linens (thanks twostepper32) with gorgeous centerpieces
Flowers in drinks? Too cute!
There are wrought iron banisters lining the dance floor, I think that draping pearls would be so pretty:
Saw this centerpiece at a local wedding show, it was so unbelievably GORGEOUS!
Ice Punch Bowl - soooo pretty!
The design of our cake really was an obsession of mine..It will be champagne flavored cake and filling.Three tiers, square - round - square, we will also have a sheet cake in the back.
Some cute napkin ideas. In pink and black, of course.
Here are some that we'll use as cocktail napkins at the bar and guest towels in the bathroom.Yeah, I went a little overboard - but at least I didn't buy any monogrammed toilet paper!!! I'll use these in the restrooms, for hand towels. I want a big white flowing bouquet of roses. > Best online website for feathers: http://www.ostrich.com I think these would be perfect for my BMs: I bought each of my BMs a monogrammed jewel to hang from their bouquet. And the beading on this bouquet is really neat! Hair & Makeup Trial Yes, I have a giant tattoo of a peacock on my back. Yes, it'll show in the wedding. No, I don't care. Some inspiration websites: Random Russian hair website be_byte Photobucket website Hair Comes the Bride Makeup looks that I like: I can honestly say that Catherine Zeta Jones turns me on. Meow! We just want a Rock 'n' Roll wedding! Processional music: TBD Bridal Processional: Canon in D - my friend's band is "rocking it out" Recessional music: "In the Mood" -Robert Plant Couple intro: Intro to "Shook me all night long" - AC/DC First Dance: Angel Eyes - Jeff Healey Band Father-Daughter Dance: Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix Mother-Son Dance: Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Bouquet toss: Let's Go Crazy - Prince Garter Removal/Toss: Legs - ZZ Top Cake cutting: Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard Here is a great website for songs: http://www.entertainmentnorthwest.com/SongList_05.xls Bachelorette Party Pictures! 8/19/06My girls got me a fireman! AND - he was HOT! Meet Christian - hot hot hot! The girls at Cutters for dinner and drinks: Meet Randy: My Bridal Luncheon. 8/27/06 We got to wear Big Hats! Me and Andy at my sister's wedding in June 2005 Me and Andy at my cousin's wedding November 2005 I just LOVE my Andy! This is my favorite picture of my HOT fireman. YUM! We look like total goobers, but this picture makes me smile! How to make a Kim Ingredients:3 parts friendliness5 parts crazyiness3 parts beauty Method:Stir together in a glass tumbler with a salted rim. Add curiosity to taste! Do not overindulge! Personality cocktailFrom Go-Quiz.com Seattle Wedding Showhttp://www.weddingshow.com This is what happens to us Knotties after several hours of wedding over-stimulation. We got out of the photobooth after the first picture, not sure what we were thinking. So the guy that was running the booth, let us re-take our pictures. It was just too funny. Miss Blush (Coreen) and me> Strangest sighting... Could you imagine wearing this down the aisle??? Could you imagine what your bridesmaids would say if you asked THEM to wear it down the aisle? Is this Seattle Couture?
I'll use these in the restrooms, for hand towels.
I want a big white flowing bouquet of roses.
>
Best online website for feathers: http://www.ostrich.com
I think these would be perfect for my BMs:
I bought each of my BMs a monogrammed jewel to hang from their bouquet.
And the beading on this bouquet is really neat!
Hair & Makeup Trial
Yes, I have a giant tattoo of a peacock on my back. Yes, it'll show in the wedding. No, I don't care.
Some inspiration websites:
Makeup looks that I like:
I can honestly say that Catherine Zeta Jones turns me on.
Meow!
We just want a Rock 'n' Roll wedding!
Here is a great website for songs: http://www.entertainmentnorthwest.com/SongList_05.xls
Bachelorette Party Pictures! 8/19/06My girls got me a fireman! AND - he was HOT!
Meet Christian - hot hot hot!
The girls at Cutters for dinner and drinks:
Meet Randy:
My Bridal Luncheon. 8/27/06 We got to wear Big Hats!
Me and Andy at my sister's wedding in June 2005
Me and Andy at my cousin's wedding November 2005
I just LOVE my Andy!
This is my favorite picture of my HOT fireman. YUM!
We look like total goobers, but this picture makes me smile!
Method:Stir together in a glass tumbler with a salted rim. Add curiosity to taste! Do not overindulge!
Personality cocktailFrom Go-Quiz.com
Seattle Wedding Showhttp://www.weddingshow.com
Strangest sighting... Could you imagine wearing this down the aisle??? Could you imagine what your bridesmaids would say if you asked THEM to wear it down the aisle? Is this Seattle Couture?
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