tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68008408997011457302024-03-13T22:08:43.295-04:00A day in the life of a rockstarbrideA place for me to document the ups, downs and crazy encounters of my wedding planning adventure.
Please feel free to comment (if you dare!!)Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-80232957946184095892008-12-22T14:28:00.008-05:002009-01-03T08:23:33.745-05:00Thank You!131 posts later .. and it's a wrap. The final stamp on being a bride is the thank you cards, which 95 were mailed and delivered this morning.<br /><br />That being said, this will be the last post on this blog (Kelly, it was not because you put a deadline in place). But have no fear, I will have 2 running blogs:<br /><br />1) <a href=http://www.ahotpinkpetticoat.blogspot.com>A Hot Pink Petticoat</a> which will track my side biz in event planning.<br />2) <a href=http://newlifeasnewwife.blogspot.com/>New Life As New Wife</a> which will be randomness. As of yet, there is no posts, but <strong> stay tuned!! </strong><br /><br />Now, onto the cards: <strong>If you were at the wedding stop reading this unless you want to ruin the surprise</strong><br /><br />Background: When first checking out etsy back in May, I came across this amazing designer who made poster invitations. <a href=http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5209503>Unless Someline Like You</a><br /><br />When it came to our thank you cards, we wanted something funky and reasonable-ish. So, I contacted <a href=http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5209503>Unless Someline Like You</a> and she created this wicked design for us, borrowing an existing design of hers and modifying it a bit to be more us.<br /><br />I took the image, uploaded it to <a href=http://www.vistaprint.com>vistaprint</a> and took advantage of the free postcards (pay for shipping).<br /><br />We included 1 - 2 pictures in each card taken from the wedding. One of Jer and me and the other of the guests in the photobooth.<br /><br />Anywho, wanted to share cause I think they're kinda cool.<br /><br />PS - we used that quote cause my brother used the actual quote as part of his toast. It made me laugh <br /><br /><br />So, here is the card:<br /><br /><a href="http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6937/postcardtj5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 360px;" src="http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6937/postcardtj5.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And this is the picture of us we used. We choose it cause it was less booby and really shows off the coolness of Berkeley Church.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/3074091837_e8d4974486.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/3074091837_e8d4974486.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I hope you enjoyed following along during my journey to my wedding bliss. I enjoyed writing and sharing my thoughts with the blogger world.<br /><br />Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you again :)<br /><br />1) <a href=http://www.ahotpinkpetticoat.blogspot.com>A Hot Pink Petticoat</a> <br />2) <a href=http://newlifeasnewwife.blogspot.com/>New Life As New Wife</a><br /><br />Love, RockstarbrideRockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-33268805141620893362008-12-19T20:56:00.005-05:002008-12-20T08:38:23.101-05:00My Rocker Wife HairI did it!! The day of a wicked snowstorm, I took the 90 min TTC trip to see <a href=http://www.thecolourroom.ca>Marleen</a> and got my hair done.<br /><br />Here it was before at the night of our wedding rehearsal:<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/3036763360_a40667e174.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/3036763360_a40667e174.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And here it is now:<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3121866688_f7772fa4e8.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3121866688_f7772fa4e8.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3121043645_b42d4b131f.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3121043645_b42d4b131f.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I love all the fun colours in it. And my dearest hubby likes it too so that's a bonus.<br /><br />Marleen at <a href=http://www.thecolourroom.ca>the colour room</a>. You should all call her if you too want some Rocker Wife hair!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-2651935753855088582008-12-18T10:46:00.004-05:002008-12-18T11:33:52.939-05:00Ringing in the new year as a wifeyI am so excited for New Years. In past years, New Years always appears to be a bust. <br /><br />Let me recap:<br /><br />NY 2005: New Years at the Frankford Legion. This was my first new years with Jer. Jer was playing in his family band, to a crowd of ... maybe 30? Jer was in a mood and yelling at his brother's, I made the mistake of stepping in and telling him to stop being such an ass, that he didn't have to come down and play. Well, let's just say when the ball dropped, I had no kiss. NY 2005 SUCKED!!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/24999.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/24999.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />NY 2006: This was a pretty good one. We went to Belleville with Tara and went out with Jillian and friends. We went to a house party followed by a visit to the bar. Nothing to crazy, but it was fun.<br /><br /><a href="http://mattandjoes.com/images/index_oct2004_r1_c1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 231px;" src="http://mattandjoes.com/images/index_oct2004_r1_c1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />NY 2007: We hosted a New Year's party at our place. Jer had his toe-fecto and spent the night upstairs in bed. I had a blast, drank a whole lot of Sangria, but dear Jeri had a bummer New Years.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos-d.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v64/64/73/671715194/n671715194_63995_8720.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="http://photos-d.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v64/64/73/671715194/n671715194_63995_8720.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />NY 2008: Jer has a gig with this disco band he plays with the odd time. It was in Ajax at some old person bar. The lead singer didn't show up so one of the girlfriends (not me) had to step in. I was dateless watching my boy sing. Not a bad New Years, but not a great one.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v170/64/73/671715194/n671715194_1992858_141.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v170/64/73/671715194/n671715194_1992858_141.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />NY 2009: I CAN'T WAIT!!! 8 of us are getting dressed up and going for dinner at <a href=http://www.cocolezzone.com/>Coco Lezonne</a> in Little Italy. After that, we are going dancing at the <a href=http://www.orbitroom.com/>Orbit Room</a>. My outfit will consist of my revamped wedding dress (shortened to cocktail length), hot purple Mary Jane pumps, a hot purple clutch, and a fun purple hair band to match.<br />(note, these are not my pumps .. I WISH!!)<br /><br /><a href="http://couture.zappos.com/images/733/7337255/3034-459017-p.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="http://couture.zappos.com/images/733/7337255/3034-459017-p.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.49905549.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 442px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.49905549.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Why am I so excited? I get to spend time with my friends, enjoy great food and drinks, look uber fun, and best off, spend it with my husband :) And you know what? Who knows what next year will bring so this may be my last chance at a killer new years.Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-67441125303741434282008-12-16T16:11:00.002-05:002008-12-16T16:31:44.959-05:00Front Bum .... you all know what those are. It's when you let yourself go, and the ponch below your bellybutton grows. So when you look from the side, it looks like you have a bum in the front and the back.<br /><br />So now we've reviewed the front bum, I had the realisation yesterday, that I'm not far away from having my own. NOT COOL!!<br /><br />As of this AM, I am back to writing down what I eat and keeping track of point (weight watchers strategy). I will also start back at yoga on Friday, and get into my 3 times a week routine. <br /><br />NO FRONT BUM FOR ME!!!<br /><br />Found a cool site called <a href=http://www.fitafterthirty.com>F.A.T (fit at thirty)</a> to inspire me and with all our new fancy cookware, here starts my life as a wife that cooks!! Or maybe I'll hire a hunky cook. I bet Jer won't mind :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fitafterthirty.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/yes2carrots_man-344x500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 500px;" src="http://www.fitafterthirty.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/yes2carrots_man-344x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />If you know any sites that will encourage me to deny the front bum and live a healthier life, shoot em' my way.<br /><br />Let the countdown begin!! <br /><br /><strong>Day 1: Denial of the front bum!!</strong>Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-80543381312223195092008-12-15T15:28:00.006-05:002008-12-15T22:34:10.509-05:00Pikto Photobooks<a href="http://www.cameratown.com/assets/news/large/Pikto_photobooks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 334px;" src="http://www.cameratown.com/assets/news/large/Pikto_photobooks.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Thanks to my friend <a href=http://ahotpinkpetticoat.blogspot.com/2008/10/teaser-janice-and-jason.html>Janice</a> for introducing me to <a href=http://http://pikto.ca/books/>Pikto</a> as a place to make my wedding photobook.<br /><br />I've tried Shutterfly, Kodak, Blurb, and <a href=http://pikto.ca/books/>Pikto</a> is my fav by far.<br /><br />Top 4 reasons why:<br /><br />1 - It's local (Toronto). Love to support my local businesses AND it's a way to possibly save on shipping costs.<br /><br />2 - It uploads pictures incredibly fast!! 800 pictures in less than 10 seconds? You've won me over.<br /><br />3 - It uploads pictures period!! The other 3 sites didn't like my pictures for whatever reason.<br /><br />4 - Janice is the expert of research. If she's going Pikto, then I'm going Pikto :)<br /><br />GO PIKTO!!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-12194496587166182472008-12-12T20:56:00.004-05:002008-12-12T21:19:45.088-05:00Bou .. Bou .. Boudoir<a href="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v369/64/73/671715194/n671715194_4818919_2113.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v369/64/73/671715194/n671715194_4818919_2113.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />A LONG time ago I posted about the trend of <a href=http://adayinthelifeofarockstarbride.blogspot.com/2008/07/hot-trend-for-bride-to-bes.html>boudoir shots</a>. Well, as my wedding gift to my hubby, he got himself a whole book of me looking el-hot.<br /><br />The Place: Robin's bachelorette pad<br />The Photographer: <a href=http://lisamarkphotography.com/Lisa_Mark_Photography/Welcome.html>Lisa Mark</a><br /><br />Step 1: Pick your most judgemental friend, with a brand spanking new house to be your support person. CHECK<br /><br />Step 2: Find a wicked photographer who has a stunning <a href=http://lisamarkphotography.com/Lisa_Mark_Photography/Boudoir.html>portfolio</a> of boudoir photos. CHECK<br /><br />Step 3: Visit your hair stylist and ask for hot bedroom hair. CHECK<br /><br />Step 4: Grab some booze and make your way over to the "photoshoot set". CHECK<br /><br />Step 5: Get your friend to make you up all smokin' hot. CHECK<br /><br />Step 6: Drink a cooler and wait for the photographer to arrive. CHECK<br /><br />Step 7: Display your "outfits" to your judgemental friend and have her choose the outfits. CHECK<br /><br />Step 8: Photographer arrives, she has a drink, and off you go. CHECK<br /><br />Step 9: Make use of LOTS of natural light to make you lose at least 50 lbs. CHECK<br /><br />Step 10: Make use of your friend's HOT black boots. CHECK<br /><br />2 hours and 300+ pictures later, this is all you will get to see. My dad does actually read this :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lisamarkphotography.com/blog/rockstarbride02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://www.lisamarkphotography.com/blog/rockstarbride02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />For those in the GTA or surrounding areas, you need to <a href=Lisa@LisaMarkPhotography.com>contact</a> Lisa today and hook yourself up with you own hot shots. Ladies, if I can look hot, then you can look UBER va-va-voom.<br /><br />DO IT!!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-84548397277286361702008-12-11T14:22:00.006-05:002008-12-11T14:29:33.753-05:00Puppy for ChristmasThis is puppy. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTOBWJNS4gyO4qQ5gOisglJKf96nAwpSzbIBvmRdRbogkc_frhmFavzXB2KHjd-iOKdpRQ0uxctI6rf-xXq-5qvq9rWgTgNEf3n33ig1utSGSDhKWuWHd5iYFMGV-gpjc7FD80k5I9YU6/s1600-h/blackmale.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTOBWJNS4gyO4qQ5gOisglJKf96nAwpSzbIBvmRdRbogkc_frhmFavzXB2KHjd-iOKdpRQ0uxctI6rf-xXq-5qvq9rWgTgNEf3n33ig1utSGSDhKWuWHd5iYFMGV-gpjc7FD80k5I9YU6/s320/blackmale.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278615232616662002" /></a><br /><br />Puppy needs a home. Puppy is a Scott/American bulldog and only 7 weeks.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKfAABflx7hwxADyfDTFiyY8MHUNOvhsAAyRXV8LD9h7tYyrIt3TI55WF2GC6awMgH2w-VzPWcXHTjxL7xNVA2MHqxwgRKEffgnoXz3nBzrlH-bo0N-MTxDpC1_uJwclGE63k4otKb_WP/s1600-h/blackmale1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKfAABflx7hwxADyfDTFiyY8MHUNOvhsAAyRXV8LD9h7tYyrIt3TI55WF2GC6awMgH2w-VzPWcXHTjxL7xNVA2MHqxwgRKEffgnoXz3nBzrlH-bo0N-MTxDpC1_uJwclGE63k4otKb_WP/s320/blackmale1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278615427810334866" /></a><br /><br />He's been vet checked, dewormed and has had first vaccinations.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg274AIje6TOb-x5J8tdLTCgr4FGFok6yUgeLZXSQxPm-7ZgGjMaLJaQDJ7Y64llkn_362O7muWVRpeT-B-YjmfAfcbWFQHT1KJ7gbQFnr8bRdKJRvXPE6_2tgbhXo2ev6MU1oYtYk0bnLT/s1600-h/blackmale2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg274AIje6TOb-x5J8tdLTCgr4FGFok6yUgeLZXSQxPm-7ZgGjMaLJaQDJ7Y64llkn_362O7muWVRpeT-B-YjmfAfcbWFQHT1KJ7gbQFnr8bRdKJRvXPE6_2tgbhXo2ev6MU1oYtYk0bnLT/s320/blackmale2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278615692322392066" /></a><br /><br />For $450, you get the love from this beautiful dog, a bag of high quality (Origen) puppy food and a dog crate.<br /><br />You know you want him. Look at this face.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslrs-TY8dMc0mbI3rOLD5RWa9YL-_M3hgb0YhUJhJBt7C5U4CF5275-Mqx0TxM4cZXPOZrfo9sPlDOi3vy33bHlwPqWVVD6UAX4aeOH6beZPFA92PNqGzJjIIrfnq1JPcN1gOMAcR97MA/s1600-h/blackmale3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslrs-TY8dMc0mbI3rOLD5RWa9YL-_M3hgb0YhUJhJBt7C5U4CF5275-Mqx0TxM4cZXPOZrfo9sPlDOi3vy33bHlwPqWVVD6UAX4aeOH6beZPFA92PNqGzJjIIrfnq1JPcN1gOMAcR97MA/s320/blackmale3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278616464395218322" /></a><br /><br />Email me at tapstar@gmail.com if you are interested and I will pass your information onto the seller.Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-71361844857985835932008-12-09T15:22:00.003-05:002008-12-09T15:43:30.948-05:00Chop Chop Time!!<a href="http://www.chopchopmanchester.co.uk/images/chopchoplogo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 329px;" src="http://www.chopchopmanchester.co.uk/images/chopchoplogo.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Yep, say goodbye to my long flowing locks. hahaha. This Friday, my friend Marleen is going to create something wicked for my "I'm Just Married .. you so missed the boat buddy" hairdo. <br /><br />In response to my mother and father saying "but it just got so long!! Keep it!" it's time to say good bye due to the following reasons:<br /><br />1 - I'm lazy and maybe blow dry my hair once a month. Seriously.<br />2 - I'm lazy, and spend maybe 5 minutes a day getting ready to go to work. And it looks it!<br />3 - I'm lazy. Period.<br />4 - I'm bored.<br /><br />So, here's what I'm thinking. "Rock n' roll meets girl in denial of turning 30 in 6 months".<br /><br />I love Gina Gershon's hairstyle sense. Way hot and not too young:<br /><br /><a href="http://amansworldonline.com/wp-content/gallery/gina-gershon/6797_gina_gershon_wb_00108.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://amansworldonline.com/wp-content/gallery/gina-gershon/6797_gina_gershon_wb_00108.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I also LOVE Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen's new 'do (in season 2). Grrrr......<br />Marleen is also a fan of Gossip Girl, and states this hair style will be too high maintenance for me. I think she meant the blonde, but not sure. Anywho, it's hot.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gossipgirlinsider.com/images/gallery/tagging-it.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.gossipgirlinsider.com/images/gallery/tagging-it.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And look how great it looks in a pony!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gossipgirlinsider.com/images/gallery/taylor-momsen-and-michelle-trachtenberg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.gossipgirlinsider.com/images/gallery/taylor-momsen-and-michelle-trachtenberg.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I can't wait!!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-57620430283356109822008-12-07T08:58:00.009-05:002008-12-08T11:38:49.469-05:00Review: Berkeley ChurchMy review our spectacular wedding venue.<br /><br />- We attended the wedding of our friends at the Berkeley Church back in 2007. That night, before the ceremony even started, we realized this was where we would be getting married. The day after we got engaged, we picked a date and put down the deposit. There was no other venue we were going to get married at so there was no point looking. THIS WAS THE FIRST THING WE DID. We didn't have a ring OR tell our parents we were getting married. We wanted this venue.<br /><br /><strong>Leading up to the wedding:</strong><br />- My day-to-day vendor coordinator was Liz and she was a dream. Organized, friendly, and very accomodating to my nit-picking ways :)<br />- We had an incident where I screwed up our tasting date. It was that night Berkeley showed how professional they are. (Read <a href=http://adayinthelifeofarockstarbride.blogspot.com/2008/09/give-me-b-e-r-k-e-l-e-y-yay-berkeley.html>here</a>).<br />- They allowed us to leave some stuff and set up the PA the night before the wedding. They also allowed us to come back the day after the wedding to pick up the rest of the stuff. All without an extra charge. <br /><br /><strong>The Wedding Day: </strong><br />- Andrew was our coordinator for the ceremony. It was great having him there telling me to just relax and enjoy. That and he was there to flag down our sound guy who didn't know to turn off the music (another post for another day).<br />- The day of the wedding there were both Liz and Alison (night coordinator) and Andrew, artistic director to make sure our party went smooth.<br />- Tables, chairs, candles, couches, staff, GRATUITIES, plus many other things I know I'm forgeting were included in the venue cost. We only needed to pay for linens, flatware/glassware and extra cruiser tables. <br />- Catering is in house. We opted for stationed dinner and had Italian, Sushi and Carving. Everyone we've talked to raved about how great the food was.<br />- Greatest part, was how the staff were amazing hosts to our guests. Whether it was food, cake or a beer, they always made sure our guests, hubby and I were well taken care of. And we were treated like royalty by everyone at Berkeley. "Alison, here's a beer ... but this one is half full ... you've been drinking it too long" .. hahaha<br />- Over all we are thrilled we went with our gut and went with Berkeley. My guests were in love with the venue and it's uber coolness and still talk about how awesome our wedding was. There is no way our wedding would have been right if it wasn't for Berkeley.<br /><br />Don't waste your energy seeking out venues. Call Berkeley today and just do it. You'll be sooo glad you did.<br /><br />Now, for some Berkeley Porn (click picture for better quality)<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/3072442193_c84a915749.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/3072442193_c84a915749.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3070594909_b948b09bc2.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3070594909_b948b09bc2.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3071715764_561861dae5.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3071715764_561861dae5.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3071204730_d44d1a02e7.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3071204730_d44d1a02e7.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/3070509097_cf11be2f82.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/3070509097_cf11be2f82.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v371/141/55/590681764/n590681764_1481051_6807.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v371/141/55/590681764/n590681764_1481051_6807.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/3074075967_a1818da431.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/3074075967_a1818da431.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/3074930292_3fd6d2aafe.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/3074930292_3fd6d2aafe.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />These are just a handful! Be sure to read my past posts for more pictures from this fantabulous venue.Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-21587753761276230652008-12-04T20:17:00.007-05:002008-12-10T08:02:26.282-05:00My WICKED MusiciansFor those on <a href=http://www.frugalbride.com>frugal bride</a> you've already read my review. This is for those who want to get the goods who may not be a babbling bride.<br /><br /><strong>Ceremony Musicians</strong><br /><br />- Daniel Cockburn is an old friend of Jer's who brushed off his key skills just for our wedding. How perfect for someone who was there when Jer got into this music thing, be there, on his birthday, to play our wedding. I didn't hear Dan, but I imagine he was fab.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/3077710460_8f44732536.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/3077710460_8f44732536.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- Shelby Richardson is a friend of ours from <a href=http://www.dancefusion.ca>Dance Fusion</a> who agreed to sing "I Want to Hold You Hand" (Across the Universe version) while my girls walked down the aisle. I heard her sing, and I trying really hard to catch my breath before it was my turn. She looked and sang beautifully.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/3070494399_2b69f9b53c.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/3070494399_2b69f9b53c.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- Chris Caddell came in last minute to accompany Daniel and Shelby. Chris was also playing with our wedding band, Stifler's Mom.<br /><br /><strong>Cocktail Musician</strong><br /><br />- Jonie Lament is a friend of ours who did us the honour of entertaining our guests during the cocktail hour. From what we heard, he was fantastic. Check out his <a href=http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Jonie-Lament/19086909228?ref=ts> facebook page</a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3077718744_412d7dae2d.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3077718744_412d7dae2d.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Reception Rockstars</strong><br /><br />- Stifler’s Mom (1/2 are Thornely’s band, guitar player is Sass Jordan’s guitar player). We hired Stifler’s Mom to be our wedding band, and what a great decision that was. Even with the soundguy sucking, they kept kicking ass. Jer has said a couple of times, that it was these guys who brought the party back (after speeches .. which can be hard). We even got feedback from his mom that his family loved the music. They were friendly, and hugged me all night. I love rockstars! They were real pros, and had the dance floor packed the entire night. <br />- Check out their <a href=http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=194635851>My Space</a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3075211152_f37dfec527.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3075211152_f37dfec527.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- Driver. Driver played a set at the wedding and did not disappoint. They learned a whack load of new songs just for me. Yep, I am loved. But I should be! Jeremy is a member as is my BIL Scott, and one of the groomsman, Ryan. <br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/3074396251_dd21f6d04b.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/3074396251_dd21f6d04b.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- They even went as far as to get Bruce Gordon (member of I Mother Earth) to come up and play with them for one of my fav IME songs, Another Sunday. IT WAS AWESOME! After their set, Andrew from the Berkeley told DH that he loved their band and would like to get them in there for future Berkeley events. <br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3074401101_50328a9ba0.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3074401101_50328a9ba0.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- Don't be lame and hire them for your wedding. Check out their <a href=http://www.driverband.ca>website</a><br /><br /><strong>Special Guests</strong><br />- first there was the Kelly clan who sang their version of "We Will Praise You" (think "We will rock you")<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3074128613_978760a388.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3074128613_978760a388.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- next up my father who sang a snippet of some song {What A Difference You Made in My life - Ronnie Milsap) at the conclusion of his speech:<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3074230849_1a91a25375.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3074230849_1a91a25375.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- then Jer's parents. Mike did a "welcome" sing song and him and Anne ended their speech with a rap/limmerick<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3075115212_63bc163aa7.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3075115212_63bc163aa7.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- last, Jer and I sang the song "Anything Else But You" from the Juno soundtrack. We couldn't let those before us outshine us could we?? Nah ...<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3075142518_9bc16639c2.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3075142518_9bc16639c2.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />- Of course, dad and the lads performed a tune or 3 :)<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3074393815_15e19412b8.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3074393815_15e19412b8.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />It was AWESOME!!! I have a feeling there was a lot of laughter at the wedding. Especially from my gals back home who would never see this at a Belleville Wedding. They are so lucky to have me!!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-78972147280751807562008-12-03T11:54:00.006-05:002008-12-03T13:17:21.814-05:00"My baby, she wrote me a letter"...My wedding gift from my hubby was a song. <br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/3075235208_1a18c09fe8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/3075235208_1a18c09fe8.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The song: Ode to Alison (note: I've asked him for years to use the album name "Ode to Alison")<br /><br />The lyrics:<br /><br />The words, I keep saying mom nothing at all without you<br />The only thing I ask is to forget the past<br />Start out new<br />All of the moments come into me<br />Try to take it in.<br /><br />All I can do for you<br />All I can be for me<br />All we can do is be<br />A perfect Harmony<br /><br />Find myself wondering what has come and gone<br />and what is true<br />Same old song known all day<br />about me and you<br />I dreamed of this moment to say it all<br />I need you<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3074409351_f27c4c3e47.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3074409351_f27c4c3e47.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I loved my song, and it sounds WICKED live. Once we get the video back from Jawad, I'll post a link.Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-83725080985430138022008-12-02T13:59:00.006-05:002008-12-02T23:00:23.005-05:00"Say Cheese!!"<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3074052215_080a065f05.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3074052215_080a065f05.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Our guest book was polariod picture-book inspired. We wanted to have everyone's picture alongside their wonderful comments, so we decided to have a mock photo booth. Here are some of my favourite silly ones. All pictures by <a href=http://www.gregthephotographer.com>Greg Tjepkema</a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3074875180_807efba586.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3074875180_807efba586.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3074889140_10620885f1.jpg<br />"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3074889140_10620885f1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3074035745_3fd00783b7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3074035745_3fd00783b7.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/3074883424_efa936a885.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/3074883424_efa936a885.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3074879968_17131cb9d6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3074879968_17131cb9d6.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3074885794_a17c4bd6f6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3074885794_a17c4bd6f6.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/3074820910_16a4565797.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/3074820910_16a4565797.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3074886286_609d3f6917.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3074886286_609d3f6917.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3074051679_1c45c0e0c0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3074051679_1c45c0e0c0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3074796262_516d58f922.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3074796262_516d58f922.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3074892176_7c8c26ed06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3074892176_7c8c26ed06.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/3073983721_bddffc0062.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/3073983721_bddffc0062.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/3074822838_f72a5ba7d5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/3074822838_f72a5ba7d5.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And the best one of the bunch. Our FLA friends and Original Rockstars!!<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/3074888694_744cd4c705.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/3074888694_744cd4c705.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I am thrilled how these turned out and can't wait to line them up with all the comments. I think that will be a project for this upcoming weekend.Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-72507407852717129822008-11-29T16:21:00.004-05:002008-11-29T16:25:36.484-05:00It's here! It's here! It's here!Here's the teaser from our videographer. We did not choose this music (not rock and roll enough for us) but we did have a say in the music for the final video.<br /><br />You can see it on <a href=http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1016375302608&oid=32063129811>facebook</a> or on our videographer's <a href=http://filmstyleweddings.com/cinematography_wedding_5.htm>website</a>.<br /><br />Please contact Jawad directly at contact@filmstyleweddings.com for quoting as I know his prices have been adjusted since we snagged him.<br /><br />Enjoy!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-15078892095664179942008-11-28T13:18:00.012-05:002008-12-10T08:04:05.565-05:00Dress Shopping as done by a Rockstar BrideThe dress process for me was .. whatever. Anyone who knows me, know that I hate shopping when I:<br /><br />1) I don't know what I want<br />2) I know what I want but I can't find it<br /><br />By the time I went dress shopping, I already knew the dress I wanted.<br /><br />Let me take you through my wedding dress process:<br /><br /><strong>Step 1:</strong> Look through wedding magazines. The first wedding magazine I bought after Jer and I got engaged, was a Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine. I flipped through the magazine and earmarked all the dresses I liked. <br /><br /><strong>Step 2:</strong> Go back through the dresses I liked and logon on to each dress maker's website and mark, in the magazine, the store and phone number to the store.<br /><br /><strong>Step 3:</strong> Keep going back to that one dress, that for whatever reason, keeps drawing you in. This was the picture of "that dress".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.alfredangeloca.com/shared/images/products/0/7ae7a259-81ed-4857-877e-185b1470dad2.enlargedNormal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 450px;" src="http://www.alfredangeloca.com/shared/images/products/0/7ae7a259-81ed-4857-877e-185b1470dad2.enlargedNormal.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>Step 4:</strong> Call every store in the GTA and ask if they carry "that dress". FAIL<br /><br /><strong>Step 5:</strong> Take a trip out to a few stores with your maid of honour and mother and try on every freaking style possible. Fish and Chips before the dress search is a must.<br /><br /><strong>Step 6:</strong> Call every store on the website and ask if they carry "that dress". SUCCESS! <em> result: 1 store in Windsor, and one store in Waterdown</em>.<br /><br /><strong>Step 7:</strong> Make an appointment with <a href=http://www.coachhousebridalsalon.ca/>The Coach House Bridal Salon</a> to got try on "the dress".<br /><br /><strong>Step 8:</strong> Stop in a couple of more stores, just in case.<br /><br /><strong>Step 9:</strong> Grab your maid of honour and mom and take a trip out to <a href=http://www.coachhousebridalsalon.ca/>The Coach House Bridal Salon</a>, first stopping for fish and chips.<br /><br /><strong>Step 9:</strong>Try on "the dress" and hear from your maid of honour, "That's it. That's your dress" and reply with "I know". <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR8DMPEQtsmLDJygiBCnpSpygI9xxA47AFlxCKnUWHxH_M3nfUlOXW6T4_6LSYwNJcngc2Ly13fHHQU1h6dLo-2Cbj9u1ExIz0Z5eP3miFreDaz00MVnyyxHrilU1eIzKeNPWqMlkAIQF/s1600-h/dressback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR8DMPEQtsmLDJygiBCnpSpygI9xxA47AFlxCKnUWHxH_M3nfUlOXW6T4_6LSYwNJcngc2Ly13fHHQU1h6dLo-2Cbj9u1ExIz0Z5eP3miFreDaz00MVnyyxHrilU1eIzKeNPWqMlkAIQF/s320/dressback.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273779968912841074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03aT7EA8n5WAGn1m6dSx__JMIdaDaWkW67bDpDSpUV4Y5cW9hzr1zwwTyouhoKLmn5kc3o1XMM8ZDdl6-yAG0RD8TEzCtvvL6dWoXIQiXy6bWL0-k3sY2nAr7Uyj0PUKdGeySRsPSEsEt/s1600-h/dress.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03aT7EA8n5WAGn1m6dSx__JMIdaDaWkW67bDpDSpUV4Y5cW9hzr1zwwTyouhoKLmn5kc3o1XMM8ZDdl6-yAG0RD8TEzCtvvL6dWoXIQiXy6bWL0-k3sY2nAr7Uyj0PUKdGeySRsPSEsEt/s320/dress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273779963308231378" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Step 11:</strong> Entertain your mother by trying on more dresses, just in case.<br /><br /><strong>Step 12:</strong> Order "the dress"<br /><br /><strong>Step 13:</strong> Contact your bridesmaid with the mother-in-law who is a costume designer, to see if she can hook you up with her mother-in-law for alterations. "Please shorten and make me less booby please". SUCCESS!! (pic below is before the alterations)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgL6jv_ZfWGSIYGJCP8911Oo-Wo90KUNyWS75kZKqFcFJhEnaCgZ861Kg9ap6_hZQvDJe1cRhR2KgP3WAzyYksbzmWLhDH97_vd-Mjmu3COBUjpjMKVIlWqUu7wgzGg-K6gs7j93qeHgQ-/s1600-h/dress+boob.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgL6jv_ZfWGSIYGJCP8911Oo-Wo90KUNyWS75kZKqFcFJhEnaCgZ861Kg9ap6_hZQvDJe1cRhR2KgP3WAzyYksbzmWLhDH97_vd-Mjmu3COBUjpjMKVIlWqUu7wgzGg-K6gs7j93qeHgQ-/s320/dress+boob.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273779667857133634" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Step 14:</strong> Day of the wedding, put the dress on and look DAMN HOT standing next to your hot and crazy Newfie friend. SUCCESS<br /><br /><a href="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v371/82/107/663050236/n663050236_4771757_6939.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v371/82/107/663050236/n663050236_4771757_6939.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And that's the story of how my dress, my poor partied hard in that it's dirty, holey and missing gems dress came to be <strong>my rockstar bride dress!</strong>Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-18050598833828976012008-11-27T18:39:00.007-05:002008-11-27T20:44:55.681-05:00Slidey SlidersonOne gift to Boy Wonder and me we got at the wedding was a "surprise" slide show given to us by Mama-V and her hubby Daddy-V.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mrsparkalo.com/gallery/albums/newyear06/brikel.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://www.mrsparkalo.com/gallery/albums/newyear06/brikel.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I say surprise cause we knew it was coming BUT not what they were doing. Normally not a fan of slide shows (many reasons not needed to be stated here), I knew that if these 2 were behind it, it would be fab. How right was I!<br /><br />Mix of emotions overcome each time I watch it:<br /><br />Embarassment - gawd, those bangs!!<br />Lust - Yes, i said Lust (hee hee). Seeing my boy as the hottest rocker ever<br />Horror - is that me singing? KELLY!!!<br />Delight - my gawd I love this man soooo much and you an actually see that in my eyes<br /><br />See for yourself! <br /><br /><strong>** For brides/grooms needing a wicked slide show like this **</strong><br />Email me and I'll hook you up with the V's.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZgWO03tZNbo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZgWO03tZNbo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="344"></embed></object>Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-52140378130789076832008-11-26T14:57:00.008-05:002008-11-27T19:24:03.695-05:00This is how to boogieI'm my father's girl. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UfVzV5Rzmdl4scN9fi0ihObWzkNP0EVLYiovmMkgQFlaqlzkHyM6shu8iQqmy6AHKoAo_31E0mJNz62F3X9qUiWlRzgO1vnOfVWSqZr1_J9INrf__B5okSrntYa-gNEHSSgxMRgqH-dT/s1600-h/dadwithme.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UfVzV5Rzmdl4scN9fi0ihObWzkNP0EVLYiovmMkgQFlaqlzkHyM6shu8iQqmy6AHKoAo_31E0mJNz62F3X9qUiWlRzgO1vnOfVWSqZr1_J9INrf__B5okSrntYa-gNEHSSgxMRgqH-dT/s320/dadwithme.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273060727164107778" /></a><br /><br />As my largest fan when I danced as a kid, it was only fitting that we do something special for our father/daughter dance.<br /><br />Our secret weapon, by bridesmaid Robin, <a href=http://www.dancefusion.ca>dance studio owner</a> and award winning choreographer.<br /><br /><em>** picture by <a http://www.gregthephotographer.com>Greg Tjepkema</a>**</em><br /><br /><a href="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4868269_451.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px; height: 421px;" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4868269_451.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Robin choreographed a number to the temptations "My Girl" that contained many snaps, spins, and star jumps. Here are some pictures of us busting a move.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4860066_7990.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4860066_7990.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4860062_6819.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4860062_6819.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4860065_7693.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4860065_7693.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4860061_6536.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4860061_6536.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Ya, we were AWESOME!!! Hopefully I have some of the dance on video that I can share on another post.Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-69305492581933303062008-11-25T17:06:00.006-05:002009-03-25T11:03:42.711-04:00Review of my flowersNow that I'm married, I can finally show you my stunning one of a kind flowers made by <a href="http://www.princesslasertron.blogspot.com/">Princess Lasertron</a><br /><br /><em>NOTE: Click picture for better quality</em><br /><br /><strong>These are my flowers</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3075255740_7c07c67344.jpg?v=0"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3075255740_7c07c67344.jpg?v=0" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Jer's Button-niere</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2593424419_79be3075bd.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2593424419_79be3075bd.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Other button-niers for the brothers</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2593424771_3ef847b8d3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2593424771_3ef847b8d3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Aren't they stunning!!! I can't wait to see pics from Greg how fantabulous these look the day of. Best part, is I get to keep them forever!!<br /><br /><strong>Cool, Green & Shady</strong><br /><br />Now, the bridesmaids, groomsmen and the family got flowers by <a href="http://www.coolgreenandshady.com/">Cool Green and Shady</a>. Amber was a dream to work with, and delivered way beyond my expectations. She found pods that looked like buttons!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS!! She knew how much I loved my bouquet and created the perfect compliment.<br /><br />Here's a picture of the girls with flowers. Cort is going to die when she see's her rockon/loser pose. hahaha. I heart Cort. This was taken by <a href="http://www.gregthephotographer.com/">Greg</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZd1xFxdkETKum2vn2C8YNBdQwGpphFsTYSOdluoyjON_pLj37PdTxF0cr0QJwUqIPbkklxfhTb502VWmMk4eohPeE-qqDkonpcA3zc6bN-y-h4IGt6UwRZvg96cSdOr9sENYG80WhImy/s1600-h/flowerrock.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272723327530863378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZd1xFxdkETKum2vn2C8YNBdQwGpphFsTYSOdluoyjON_pLj37PdTxF0cr0QJwUqIPbkklxfhTb502VWmMk4eohPeE-qqDkonpcA3zc6bN-y-h4IGt6UwRZvg96cSdOr9sENYG80WhImy/s320/flowerrock.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If you want quality flowers and quality service, Megan of <a href="http://www.princesslasertron.blogspot.com/">Princess Lasertron</a> and Amber from <a href="http://www.coolgreenandshady.com/">Cool Green and Shady</a> are you gals to call!!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-46712362338389743272008-11-23T15:49:00.007-05:002008-11-23T16:00:04.487-05:00Almost like we know what we're doingI'm back from our honeymoon feeling well rested. We slept an average of 12 hours and watched about 3 hours of CSI: NY .. a day :) <br /><br />Wanted to post a couple of more teaser pics from our friendographer <a href=http://www.gregthephotographer.com>Greg Tjepkema</a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3053919122_dc250ce220.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3053919122_dc250ce220.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3053920514_d15c3a73f9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3053920514_d15c3a73f9.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4861613_4079.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4861613_4079.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4861172_5342.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/180/61/523130505/n523130505_4861172_5342.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This week, I will take you through my PERFECT wedding attire and fill you in on who made me so friggin hot! I'll also share some amazing dancing pictures and talk about Rockstar Hubby's gift to his Rockstar Bride :)<br /><br />So stay tuned!!!<br /><br />PS - Tomorrow is Rockstar Hubby's bday. My gift to him, a tattoo. Well, pay for him to get a new tattoo. Ya, I'm awesomeRockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-89184280866333975172008-11-15T22:30:00.007-05:002008-11-25T17:06:36.311-05:00"I now pronounce you ...""...Rockstar Wife!!'<br /><br />It's true, I'm now married to the love of my life, Rockstar Hubby :)<br /><br />The day was perfect. Couple of hiccups, including running behind 45 minutes (leaving me to stress just a wee bit), but all in all, it was a success! I wanted to post a couple of teaser pics of our day. <br /><br />These I stole from my friend Nancy. <br /><br />My father and me<br /><br /><a href="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v374/119/125/706570723/n706570723_4864830_1910.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v374/119/125/706570723/n706570723_4864830_1910.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Jer and me signing "the" papers ... so much more than joint insurance :)<br /><br /><a href="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v374/119/125/706570723/n706570723_4864833_2466.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;widt400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v374/119/125/706570723/n706570723_4864833_2466.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And this is from our photographer <a href=http://www.gregthephotographer.com>Greg</a>. Notice the wicked "button-niere" Jer's wearing!! Yay <a href=htt://www.princesslasertron.blogspot.com>Princess Lasertron</a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v369/64/73/671715194/n671715194_4841601_7101.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v369/64/73/671715194/n671715194_4841601_7101.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I'm off tomorrow and will be back next week. Once back, I will show you some more.<br /><br /><strong>I can't believe I'm married!</strong>Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-18669427367373524372008-11-10T22:31:00.007-05:002008-11-10T23:21:42.214-05:00My last post as a Rockstar BrideTonight is my last post until after the wedding. Holy frig! Did I just say that?<br /><br />The rest of this week will be super hectic (crappy way to spend my vacation) but it is completely worth it. I can't wait to return and show you all the good stuff I haven't been able to share (ie. hair trial, button bouquet) and other little tidbits.<br /><br />I will however, show you some pictures of our engagement session with <a href=http://www.gregthephotographer.com>Greg</a>. These are my favourites. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/3021417204_e58047482c.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/3021417204_e58047482c.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/3021367212_ddfd83aaae.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/3021367212_ddfd83aaae.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/3021387116_4b90f29f8b.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/3021387116_4b90f29f8b.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/3021395540_10a17a8d23.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/3021395540_10a17a8d23.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3021403868_f6da031888.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3021403868_f6da031888.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/3020576959_e02ec9d392.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/3020576959_e02ec9d392.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/3020582047_807b5445b1.jpg?v=0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/3020582047_807b5445b1.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Friday is the day I become a rockstar wife. Wish me luck!!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-34280418345256796952008-11-08T16:07:00.008-05:002008-11-08T16:30:37.303-05:00Tito JeremyYesterday Jeremy went over to Rocker Boy's house for the date. See, Jeremy and Rocker Boy were heading to get hair cuts. When Jeremy got there, Rocker Boy came to the door yelling "Tito Jer".<br /><br />Tito is the Tagalog word for Uncle. Tita means Aunt. So I am Tita Ali. It's pretty cool.<br /><br />I asked Jer to get a picture of him and Rocker Boy, but, it didn't happen. Jeremy + Kalen + haircut = chaos!! Kalen also decided against a faux hawk, instead asking for a skater dude haircut. Yes, my 2.5 year old was quite specific ;)<br /><br />Here's Uncle Tito with Rocker Boy last summer.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v111/64/73/671715194/n671715194_955937_1361.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v111/64/73/671715194/n671715194_955937_1361.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And last Halloween.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos-194.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v153/64/73/671715194/n671715194_1563979_935.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://photos-194.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v153/64/73/671715194/n671715194_1563979_935.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I wish we had pics of Tito Jer with Jake "the Snake" (Rocker Boy's side kick) but I can't seem to find. But here he is sporting a faux hawk in the pool.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnGcZyNLihwVDK1_yRhjonEjBTUC5zqi1Gp_RlQhLUJXtgwUqRvhQOahsYqqSqkOXQgthxh7qIfyIVjGhrFoFZ9pgOG2WrQqXCKBFjyoAhMs2PPoJvG0GiSz-Jzf59HLNjjq3_pLT5OGT/s1600-h/IMG00217.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnGcZyNLihwVDK1_yRhjonEjBTUC5zqi1Gp_RlQhLUJXtgwUqRvhQOahsYqqSqkOXQgthxh7qIfyIVjGhrFoFZ9pgOG2WrQqXCKBFjyoAhMs2PPoJvG0GiSz-Jzf59HLNjjq3_pLT5OGT/s320/IMG00217.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266401018131077202" /></a><br /><br />I love my nephews. They rock pretty hard.<br /><br />6 days!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-55470975299902534362008-11-07T15:50:00.010-05:002008-11-07T17:34:23.382-05:00Don't miss me too much!!<a href="http://event.on24.com/event/39/82/0/rt/1/images/thumbnail/emc_logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="http://event.on24.com/event/39/82/0/rt/1/images/thumbnail/emc_logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Today is my last day of work for 2 full weeks!! Woo Hoo!!<br /><br />As everyone knows, the last day is great but also crappy cause you have to tie up every loose end before you turn on the "Out of Office" on your email.<br /><br />I promised Adam I would make him a CD of some of my classic songs.<br /><br />Here is his top 3 songs:<br /><br /><em><br />"Table 5" - Alison's version<br />"Spider Pig" - Alison's version<br />"do do do" - random do do do's<br /></em><br /><br /><br />Here is Adam.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihzT7F8JBY7BA3HXF1O3PU278JIvLpTEswuwSgDhpe6K8Hlkp-6yimpBKaxgvMN1Tc9P2XianooMH2X2m50p0CdWHOH3XCFIanpfHBKnKz9F5VQsFCmhjE8q5ZpbE9shMlKYZ9Bkfw3Zf/s1600-h/adam.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihzT7F8JBY7BA3HXF1O3PU278JIvLpTEswuwSgDhpe6K8Hlkp-6yimpBKaxgvMN1Tc9P2XianooMH2X2m50p0CdWHOH3XCFIanpfHBKnKz9F5VQsFCmhjE8q5ZpbE9shMlKYZ9Bkfw3Zf/s320/adam.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266031572706298050" /></a><br /><br />Here is me and Adam fighting.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJnEo9po87ASqDyw_NsenHOEVNheeOVbiHsBSWNdvl8ezVbcJyzbuylqZpuBYjFyyleySL2lO1QS0-DJGY7XiKT2Sm8U9KcmHZEuwDH0LaqsLBFO3lHiJD49CjALORiuPs3tY24dt1hBn/s1600-h/fight.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJnEo9po87ASqDyw_NsenHOEVNheeOVbiHsBSWNdvl8ezVbcJyzbuylqZpuBYjFyyleySL2lO1QS0-DJGY7XiKT2Sm8U9KcmHZEuwDH0LaqsLBFO3lHiJD49CjALORiuPs3tY24dt1hBn/s320/fight.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266032026997151090" /></a><br /><br />Meet Andrew, he's my friend and my co-worker. He's helping with some of my larger projects while I'm away. What a nice fella (AKA sucka!),<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwp6mjFvCGHOpWynze17fEljT5H6LgfrFQpzcwwn-JnxtNKQRVzTfen4ijQ4kjX0cKA5WZG6sbGsceKx9a9R1A8k1CezJCk_shwF_GJ11MP1s9TN6UTrTsOEQCvoWtX5uyLeMV6MZNQQP/s1600-h/andrew.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwp6mjFvCGHOpWynze17fEljT5H6LgfrFQpzcwwn-JnxtNKQRVzTfen4ijQ4kjX0cKA5WZG6sbGsceKx9a9R1A8k1CezJCk_shwF_GJ11MP1s9TN6UTrTsOEQCvoWtX5uyLeMV6MZNQQP/s320/andrew.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266022522513000146" /></a><br /><br />This is the message I left on my white board if people come looking for me. Well, with Andrew and Adam's help.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VX-abzoYL7A3UwyrFSoo5ld78UA-IQfKWOJltwuZLEw4FDB5V_oOP3dRe4Dp2hoiEZ2vkvcaUIhYjn_4DmoAAwAYyCnQyg4I64ZUQfmFa34iE55Oq7puRfmMkllRtbNzxhlTjuX-HVzd/s1600-h/whiteboard.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VX-abzoYL7A3UwyrFSoo5ld78UA-IQfKWOJltwuZLEw4FDB5V_oOP3dRe4Dp2hoiEZ2vkvcaUIhYjn_4DmoAAwAYyCnQyg4I64ZUQfmFa34iE55Oq7puRfmMkllRtbNzxhlTjuX-HVzd/s320/whiteboard.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266023290839190946" /></a><br /><br />Good bye work! Good bye naked people in the Sheraton Centre. I will not miss you.Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-12422104956232162822008-11-06T13:58:00.012-05:002008-11-06T14:09:36.550-05:00Practice Rocker Boy!Rocker Boy is the coolest 2.5 year old I know. Click <a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G_VVeH3Rzw>here</a> to watch him practice his important role on Nov 14th.<br /><br />TIP: Turn down the volume as I can be loud<br /><br />Tonight is my night off. Wine, bath and Grey's. <strong>Can't wait!</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://justpickone.org/davidtg/PIX/T-G/bathtub.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="http://justpickone.org/davidtg/PIX/T-G/bathtub.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />8 days!!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-58792132742703661172008-11-05T11:38:00.004-05:002008-11-05T11:52:27.866-05:00zzzz...I'm so tired.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wayodd.com/funny-pictures2/funny-pictures-another-tired-cat-1BQ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 369px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.wayodd.com/funny-pictures2/funny-pictures-another-tired-cat-1BQ.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I wish I can just curl up into a ball and sleep for about 17 hours.<br /><br /><a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/2007/05/17/i-is-tired/"><img src="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/i-is-tired-wurk-too-hard.jpg" alt="I is tired wurk too hard" /></a><br /><br />To sleep and wake up knowing everything was done would be awesome.<br /><br />Ya, that would be pretty darn cool!!<br /><br />9 days! SINGLE DIGITS PEOPLE!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800840899701145730.post-62684708065907898672008-11-04T11:11:00.009-05:002008-11-04T11:24:44.194-05:00So Kelly, what did you see?These pics were captured through the lens of Mama-V-to-be<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3000814877_6867facb1d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3000814877_6867facb1d.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The gang minus a few girls who met us at the bar. UPDATE!! I just noticed the penis straw in the shoot. THANKS JANE, KELLY, MARG and HEATHER!!<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/3001656580_547f79f138.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/3001656580_547f79f138.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Our true feelings about the night ahead of us. Look us Gracies!!<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/3001656570_ebfe59ea49.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/3001656570_ebfe59ea49.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I sure am cute!!<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3001656604_6424ef1471.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3001656604_6424ef1471.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The Ally's. This is Ally's first Staggette. I think she'll be back for more!<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/3000814871_7f1b18df3b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/3000814871_7f1b18df3b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />"ROCK ON!!"<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3000814867_e96044de02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3000814867_e96044de02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />10 DAYS!Rockstarbridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854400392061825110noreply@blogger.com1