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2.  Mingle’s Locket

Growing up I always dreamed that my grandmother (nicknamed Mingle) would be around to bake and decorate my wedding cake. She decorated hundreds (probably thousands) of other people’s wedding cakes, as well as many of my family members.  My parents had an amazing tiered confectionery masterpiece with a fountain, yes a fountain underneath (remind you it was the 70’s).

Although neither of my Dad’s parents were able to physically be there on our wedding day, it was important to me to have a piece of them there. A few Christmases ago my aunt gave me my grandmother’s heart shaped locket that my mom had actually given her when I was a child.  That same Christmas she also gave me one of Mingle’s beautiful blue applique handkerchiefs and a music box. I have always cherished each of these things. I decided that on our wedding day, I would attach that locket with my grandparents photos inside to my bouquet. I also carried her blue handkerchief with me.  It meant the world to me to have them so close. I knew that she was there bringing us the perfect weather in June, but while we were taking pictures outside I suddenly stopped and could hear the string quartet playing “Laura’s Theme”- her favorite song, the same song that plays in her music box and I just knew she was right there with us.

I’m back and have made the commitment to start blogging again. I no longer will go extreme lengths of time in silence. Promise. Now that I finally have some extra time on my hands I’m putting it to good use. I decided to start out by doing a recap of some of my favorite wedding details and moments. Highlight a few of the things Brian, my Mom and I have spent the past year working on. So here goes, I’m going to try and share one thing every day or so.

1.  “I’m not a ring kind of guy!”
Brian and I talked a lot about making our ceremony personal to us as a couple, but one of the most memorable moments was totally unexpected. During the exchanging of the rings Brian held out the wrong hand for me to place the ring on his finger. Whoops, I guess we forgot to practice that part. When I tried to help him out and point him in the right direction, he laughed looked at our friends and family and said, “I’m not a ring kind of guy!” I followed up by saying, “well, you are now!” Too funny!

Its been so long since I posted something that I almost forgot my password. You all know Im sorry.  I just had to say that the next time I do a post I will no longer be officially LEMonade. Whoo whoo!

Today I received three honeymoon swimsuits, a tote bag and 13 beauty samples from Victoria’s Secret. Love them all. Believe it or not, but I got all these treasures for a mere $100. Thank You retailmenot, you’re officially my new favorite site and if you’re not already using it you must start…..immediately!

Our rainy Valentine’s Day weekend was full of wedding to do’s that Brian and I have been somewhat putting off until we realized we are only 4 months from our wedding date! Holy cow where did the time go!  We did celebrate heart day with a fancy dinner of crab legs, champagne and chocolate truffles at home. 5 star quality. Delicious. No crowds, no crazy prices – just perfect.

On Sunday and Monday we spent most of time starting and finishing our registry. Yup, its almost done.  Let me tell you its super fun walking around with that little gun drinking mimosas, but very overwhelming at the same time. We were armed with check lists and must have lists and idea lists, but I still couldnt convince Bri how badly we needed a covered cake plate. There are still a few items we need to add and delete but overall I think we’re pretty set…I think.

Aren’t they fabulous? I spotted them while Christmas shopping yesterday.  I know I’m not supposed to shop for myself, but these beauties caught my eye as I sped passed the store window and I just HAD to try them on.  The moment I saw them, I knew they were perfect for the wedding.  I’ve been on the hunt for some bright pink shoes to wear under my wedding dress and these were perfect…perfect height, perfect fit, perfect style. Best of all, they shipped them home for me so I’ll have them in time for my first dress fitting next Monday and I dont have to carry them on the plane. Thank you super cute salesgirl Katie (ironic she works at Kate Spade) – you have made me happier then you’ll ever know. Sigh.