A Charming Wedding .. Part I

My daughter's sweet and beautiful friend, Katelyn, was married this weekend to the love of her life, Daniel. From the time that Katelyn walked through the door, crying with tears of joy, as one being in attendance, you knew this wedding was going to be special. Katelyn and Daniel, together, took the time to fill their whole night with symbolism of what Christ expects from us as we take this journey.

The wedding planning started taking shape when Katelyn and her MOM came to me asking for suggestions. When I found out she wanted to use apple green, I was so excited. I went to Archivers, our scrapbooking/art store, and started looking for papers that we could use. I had one paper that really caught my eye and I knew that Katelyn would be the type of bride to hop on the train and use it. The flowers on the paper were charming! After visiting the florist that I highly recommended, The Garden Gate in Monroe, the color scheme was set.... Apple green and a wine red. I LOVED IT! This was going to be a fun wedding!

The beautiful bride, Katelyn. She wore her Mother's veil.

Katelyn's bridal bouquet!

The Bridesmaid Flowers.

Katelyn and her MOM, Leslie.

My daughter and Katelyn.

This dress was perfect for Katelyn! Look at all of the details!

The wedding party in front of one of the most beautiful Churches I have ever been in.

The shirt Daniel designed for the wedding party to wear at rehearsal.

Too Cute!

The paper that started it all!

Our Science Lab....

If you had ask me yesterday after Church if we would be able to have Halloween the way that we like to have, I would have said, "No Way can we pull this off". This past month has been so wild and hectic with my DAD being so sick and Halloween was the last thing on my mind. But with DAD coming home this past week things have been looking up for our family. After Church Sunday, the children showed up and the decorations came out. Jackie help me to finish 140 goody bags (not near enough for our 200+ trick or treaters), Whit made costumes for her daddy, JD and herself. Chase and Reid hung the decorations. JD and Whit carved the pumpkin. Finally, Jackie and Whit put the final decorating touches to the house! I was so proud of how everyone pulled together to keep our tradition alive. And I forgot.... I made two pots of soup and a pot of Velveeta cheese dip... My sister also made a pot of her wonderful chili. We have so many family members come to our home for trick or treating and they are one hungry bunch when they finish roaming the neighborhood! I have to say that Lakeshore Estates has to be the best place to trick or treat for families!!! It is a blessing to see our streets full of families on golf carts, hay rides and just walking around!


Reid roasting pumpkin seeds.....


Whit painted our Welcome sign.....

JD with two of our favorite trick or treaters!

Jackie and our goody bags.... We always try to put scripture with our theme!

One pot of soup finished!

Reid's Science project for the kids tonight!

Jackie and Chase!

Whit, Yvette, Betty and Taylor... My dear sweet neighbors!

The Girls!

JD and Whit..... smelling the brains and heart they will be sharing with the kids.

Reagan, my sweet niece with her magic wand.... She kept the pot going for us all night with her wand... Toooooo Sweeet!

Yvette and Chase!!! I love this boy!

Science project for the kids!

It is SEW IN LOVE pretty....

Whitney's final project (Sew in love theme, she loves to sew) ..... Jackie has to put feet on her project, should be finished by the beginning of next week. Totally different from Whitney's. Amazing how you can give the same instructions and end up with two totally different pieces!

A gift book for a wonderful BRIDE!

Bridal Showers start this weekend for a very special young lady. I will not be able to attend, but I wanted to send her this lovely book I put together. Whitney (my daughter) is Theresa's Matron of Honor and she will be delivering to her. It will be a wonderful keepsake so that Theresa and Brandon can remember who gave them all of their wonderful gifts!

Prayer Request for JD and Whit....

I want to share one of the many video's that Whitney and JD have put together for their new blog Jitney's Journey's. One of their friends gave them the name Jitney as their "star" name, you know like Bradgelina (Brad and Angelina). Anyway it has stuck and great things are now coming from it. Tonight they are speaking to the Youth at Faith Baptist Church in Monroe, Georgia. Following is a small of their blog from yesterday.........We are so excited to share our individual journeys which both led us to each other a little over one year ago. The main topic will be purity but we will also be addressing the importance of praying for and thinking about the husband / wife that the Lord has set aside for them. So please please keep us in your prayers tomorrow... that the Lord will truly rock these students' worlds and even our own, that He will give us the confidence to speak boldly yet with much vulnerability, and that His Truth and His name will be known above all things.

The following video was taken at a Children's Camp where they were the guest leaders in Decatur, Alabama. The two are living in my Mom and Dad's cottage at Lake Oconee. Mom and Dad's house is next door and I know they all have been a great blessing to each other, especially with Mom experiencing the lost of her mother. They both are searching for jobs.... But, God remains faithful helping them to grow as a couple during this time. Enjoy the video and please leave a comment to let them know you are praying for them.

Please pray for the two of them as God continues to use them in His way and as they search for the jobs that God has waiting for them.

http://jitneysjourneys.blogspot.com/

Children's Camp 2010 from Whitney Todd on Vimeo.

Tutu's, flower girls and vintage flower baskets...

Finally, I can now post some of the pictures from the weddings! Today I am showing you our tutu flower girl, Reagan from Whit and JD's wedding! We fell in love with this little tutu when we found it on the Internet. I made a wonderful flower basket..... The first one was TOO big for Reagan to handle with her tutu! So, I had to make a much smaller version which was perfect. I included moss on the basket, scrabble tiles, a cross, watch, eggs, feathers and vintage lace! It was a perfect little basket for a perfect little flower girl! And yes, she is barefooted.... I will post about that tomorrow!

Special touches to a Green Apple Theme Wedding

As you can tell by now, the wedding designer bug has hit me big time. I have fell in love with love! I love the idea of helping young ladies plan out their special day with touches that everyone will remember.

There is no better compliment than to be told than ~

This was the funnest and happiest wedding I have ever been to!

As favors and table decorations, use pots of apple mint. Start early with your pots and this favor will be inexpensive and awesome.

Can you imagine having this cupcake waiting for your guest?? Mint leaves for leaves and pretzels for stem. Ice with white icing, green sprinkles and use chocolate decorations for seeds.

Decorate the groom and his groomsmen in these wonderful apple ties created by Me an Matilda.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39562824/necktie-me-and-matilda-everyday-necktie?ref=sr_list_2&ga_search_query=apple+tie&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5213706
Green Apple Twist would be a great favor for guest as they leave.

And to me the best.... Mini Apple Cider bottles.

Not only can you toast to your wedding using sparkling apple cider, but guest can leave with a special treat from your wedding.

http://www.beau-coup.com/mini-cider-bottles.htm?avad=848_cb921b3