Let Us Have Cake...Toppers!

I have quite a few aspects of the wedding planned in my head, I just have to put them in motion. One of the things that has been stumping me is the cake topper. I have been browsing pintrest and google for a topper that represents us. I was coming up with squat!! I was getting very frustrated, even though we have plenty on time.
I found a few that I liked, in the "eh" "kinda sorta" way. And any others were WAAAAY out of price range. From the proposal: Josh proposed with sky/floating lanterns, because my favorite movie is  Disney's Tangled. And if you know Josh he LOVES  Star Wars.
A couple of weeks ago, I went shopping at Micheal's and they had Disney pez dispensers that I had to get for my girls (Cinderella-Aubrey, Belle-Stephanie E, Rapunzel-me), it also helped that we were seeing Disney on ice later that week. I showed my mom, who jokingly said "Well all you need to do it find a Star Wars one and there is your cake topper."
I was sold, I loved it, it was totally US!! Josh came back with some even better: "How about those Disney Vinlymations?"
DONE!!! I was super excited, jumping for joy. These are US!

 

Meet us in cake topper form: Rapunzel, and Han Solo

Meet the Wedding Party

Maid of Honor (1)

Aubrey

 

I have only known Aubrey for just under a year. We have a blast together. She calms me down when needed, and builds me up when I'm down. We have a lot of fun going to "Cowboys", hockey games together, and bonding over our mutual love of wine! She has been a saving help even in the beginning stages of wedding planning.

 

 Maid of Honor (2)

Stephanie E

 

I have known Stephanie since 3rd grade. We became friends around 6th grade and had sleep overs. We lost touch a little bit when high school started, but reconnected about a year ago. It's been great getting to know a newer Stephanie than what I knew in grade school; however she is still the fun, creative, perfectionist woman that was my friend from grade school.

 

 Bridesmaid

Stephanie C

 

I got introduced to Stephanie in summer of Junior year old high school. We became inseparable from that point on. She was (and still is) my best friend. We have had some many good times together. We've gone on a cruise together, went to her parent's house in NC, and had countless nights going bowling, playing pool, seeing movies or just talking till the wee hours. I am honored to be the "Auntie" to her 2 handsome boys. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding 3 years ago, and it wouldn't feel right not having her there for mine.

 

 

Best Man

Eric

  

I met Eric skateboarding near a school by my house. I consider him one of my closest and best friends. We were in a band together, skated many spots and went to see a lot of local shows. Despite our age difference, we even went to school together briefly. I've known this guy for more than 10 years and I couldn't be any prouder than I am to call him my Best Man. 

 

Groomsman

Shamir

(Picture coming soon)

 

I met Shamir when I was growing up. We lived in the same neighborhood and we hung out almost everyday with Eric and our friend Javi. You could almost always find us skating in front of his house or playing video games. I have a lot of fond memories in his house with all of us acting like fools, but we always had a blast. Even though I knew him since we were kids, he's been one of my closest friends for a long time.

  

Groomsman

David

 

I met David when I first started dating Katie. He's one of her closest friends and we both clicked over our mutual interest of beer and Sci-Fi geekiness. He's witty and sarcastic-funny and I can keep up with him on our drinking escapades. He also helps cheer me up on my bad days and lends an attentive ear to when I need it most.

(Katie's edit: I love David, he is one of my closest and best friends. He was very close to becoming a BridesMan (kidding). We have known each other since kindergarten, but didn't become close friends until Junior year of high school. He was part of the group with Stephanie C to go bowling/pool/movies every weekend. He was even cool enough to have 4 dates to Senior homecoming. I'm so excited to have him standing with Josh on our special day. Dave has been there for me through a lot! I don't know what life would be like without him.)

The Propsal

I had been bugging Josh for a proposal for a while, but little did I know he was trying to pull it off perfectly!
My favorite movie is Disney's Tangled. The Rapunzel character has some of the same traits I do. My hair is not 70 feet long, but it's always been long to mid back since I met Josh. Mine and Josh's favorite trait I share, is when I get excited I start bouncing up and down.

Friday: January 25, 2013

It was a busy long week and day at work. I got home and plopped on the couch to chill out. I get a text from Josh asking about doing a date night. A date night with my boyfriend of course! I suggest Macaroni Grill, he comes back with The Royal Pig in Las Olas. I don't know if I'm up for that level of fanciness (not that it is, just going on Las Olas I always feel the need to look nice) and the drive to there on a Friday night. I suggest we play it by ear until he gets home.
Here is how that played out:

       

 



We now knew the real reason why he was so excited. I knew something was going on, but I had no idea what. So off to dinner we went to the Royal Pig. It was a really great night with beautiful weather. After dinner we went for a little walk down Las Olas and then decided on going to Sopranos Piano Bar at Beach Place. Josh kept telling me to get something to drink. So at this point I am 2 glasses of wine in from dinner, and 1 beer at Sopranos, and 2 angry orchards. After we had our fun at Sopranos it was time to go home. Josh was driving and half way on the ride home he says "I have 1 more stop and I don't want to hear any complaints from you." I was tipsy enough to just go along with it. He took the scenic back road route to the Bank Atlantic Center (BB&T Center) and parked in the middle of the open parking lot. He hopped out of the car prompting me to do the same and he opened the trunk of my car to reveal green floating lanterns! I was bouncing for joy clapping my hands, giddy like a school girl, this was awe-some! We get ready and send the first one off. I am the one left holding it up waiting for enough hot air to fill it to make it rise, when I let go and it starts to go off I get so excited. I go to tapped Josh on the shoulder (who should be right next to me) because this is so awesome and he isn't there. I look to my right to confirm that he isn't, and I start to turn around, all the way behind is Josh on 1 knee holding a box proposing. At that point I couldn't decided whether to focus on the lantern or the ring, I remember looking back and forth a few time. He had a whole little spiel lined up, but I didn't even let him finish. I tackled him to the ground and said "FINALLY!!"

We set off another lantern after that and watched it together. 

 

 

Daddy- Daughter Dance

I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out a "father-daughter" dance song. My dad and I don't have the typical father-daughter relationship. There is no "lovey dovey-ness" between us. So the typical sappy songs just don't fit.

I have a few in mind, but they all have a "problem":

1. Danny Boy (Irish Song): It's traditionally for funerals

2. Pride and Joy- Stevie Ray Vaughn: great song, I love the blues-y feel. However part of the lyrics are "I'll be her little lover boy". If I don't use it for father-daughter, Josh and I defiantly will be dancing to it. We both love the song, and he's a HUGE Stevie Ray Vaughn fan.

3. Wherever you will go- The Calling or Charlene Soeaia: I love the lyrics of this song, its more meant for a husband or wife that loses the other, but I think it can translate to father daughter. However, Josh HATES the band The Calling, and they do a little more rock and roll than I would like. Charlene is a woman and I would prefer to have a male sing it. Now in writing this I found and acoustic version by a male singer, that I am totally digging!

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