Cute Idea to Jazz Up Your Ribbon!

It's another wedding memory! Welcome to the Toast!

Story behind the photos:  During this part of the ceremony, our wedding coordinator made it clear that had to keep drinking the champagne until it was gone. Thank goodness it was tasty. They teased, as I completed my glass first, saying, "Well, we know who will wear the pants in this family!"  LOL! Robert readily agreed.  Hahaha!

However, the most memorable part was when my mom toasted us, saying "To everlasting happiness and everlasting love."  It was simple, yet so sweet and completely heart felt.  I still feel such joy whenever I think of it.  It was her blessing and loving our union and only wishing the absolute best. I cannot forget to mention my little brother's giggly, "congratulations," as he was allowed to take a sip of champagne.

Supplies used:  Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: Basic Grey;  Ribbon: May Arts; Bling: Heidi Swapp; Rub ons: Making Memories; Charms

Great idea for using your ribbon: Add a strip of bling to otherwise plain ribbon to add sparkle. Years later I still love this effect. 

Check out last week's, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," for another, sweet wedding moment. 

Next, week...that yummy, incredible Cake!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered!

I'm yours!  For sure.

The signing away of our single days!  LOL!

Don't you just LOVE these photos.  Seeing the ocean in the background still soothes me.  You could hear the water gently rolling against the rocks.  It was such a serene, warm and wonderful time.

Whoa!  I cannot believe I'm married!  He's my husband...sounds sweet and strange all at the same time

I kept this pretty simple to allow the photos to be the highlight.

Supplies used:  Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: Chatterbox; Metal Brad: Making Memories; Ribbon: May Arts;  Beautiful people: Tiare, Robert and Mom!

Next week: The "Toast"?  These pictures are FUN!

If you missed that special moment...you know the one...I now pronounce you man and wife.  You may now Kiss the Bride!  See it here. 

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Have you scrapbooked your wedding?

Have a cute and crafty day,

You may now kiss the bride!

And what a wonderful kiss it was!  Pronounced man and wife at 2:16pm on September 2, 1997!  What a beautiful, awesome, wonderful day!

Story behind the photos:  Well, I must say, I was pretty surprised by the very passionate kiss my husband planted on my lips.  It shocked my then 14 year old little brother, Kelvin.  LOL!

Idea to note: I love the simplicity of this page.  It allows the photo to take center stage.  I also
love the touch of white ink on the page edges.  Gives it a more finished look. 

Below we celebrate the moment with my mother and younger brother.  Such a joyous occasion.  I love how the papers and colors are so happy and sunny.  I love that my mom chose a yellow dress and had my younger brother in yellow and white, as well. The colors lent themselves to our special day quite nicely.

Our wonderful coordinator, shown below was super.  He made sure everything was perfect and was so reassuring when I was nervous about the possibility of the rain forcing us inside.  Although, he looked like he was only 18 years old, he was a man about the business!

He even coordinated our dinner.  When we walked in the restaurant, before even asking who we were they began playing, "Here Comes the Bride" on the piano.  Our table was up on a pedestal.  We felt very special and very happy.

Idea to note:  The papers are simply perfect for these photos.  This layout makes me
smile again and again.  Not only the beautiful, happy faces but the colors and patterns are simply fun and  happy too!  The help to tell the story and evoke feelings of joy!

Supplies used:  Bazzil Basics Cardstock, Chatterbox Patterned Papers,  Making Memories Bling Brads, Metal Phrases and Brads, Generation X Rub Ons. 

Did you miss last week's post, "With this Ring?"  Well, here it is.

Next, week Signed, Sealed, Delivered. 

With This Ring.

Today,  I share the exchange of rings.  If you missed the exchange of vows you can see it here.

Story behind the photos:  This is the one part where Robert almost got me, the tears were about to flow but I held on.  LOL!  With the warm breeze and the waves crashing along the rocks, it was simply an awesome setting. 

Idea to note: I used my Cricut on 2 different setting to create the lettering in various sizes.
I also used bling brads and a swirl clip to symbolize our rings.  

Now...for the photo of the rings...notice his not so beautiful nails.  Well, part of our wedding package included a manicure and pedicure for the bride and groom.  I was more than happy to sit in the chair.  The Mr. was not!  He would have no part of it, although there were guys there enjoying the process.  He insisted....NO!  

Needless, to say whenever he sees this photo he regrets that decision.  LOL!

Idea to note:  I found a cute wedding ring charm to highlight this moment in our wedding.

Supplies Used:  Bazzil Basics Cardstock, Chatterbox Patterned Papers, Cricut Title Letters, May Arts Ribbon, Making Memories Bling Brads, Metal Phrases and Rub Ons.

Next week, I'll share: The Kiss!  Stay tuned!

I Do! Now and Forever!

Would you like to take a trip with me?  A trip to Jamaica.  A trip that began in September 1997.  A wedding trip.

I have only shared a few wedding photos and maybe a few layouts of my wedding.  I've decided that over the coming weeks, each week I'd share several layouts from my wedding, culminating in my completed album.  I thought it might be fun to do a weekly post about the special event and share the beautiful story, photos, pages and a few crafty tips with you.  Hopefully, you'll be inspired to try a technique, share some love or just simply get creative in your studio.

Although, I got married in 1997 it took over 10 years for me to finally decide I was ready to create my wedding album.  When I first started scrapbooking I did not think I could do this album justice.  It wasn't until I was completely happy with my scrapbooking style that I made the commitment.  It was a work in progress over a 2-3 year period.  Today, when I look at the pages, I feel just as happy as when I was creating each page.  It was well worth the wait and done at just the right time.

Idea to note:  I gathered a wide variety of blue, green and brown patterned papers before starting.  I did not want to use only 1 manufacturer for the entire album, as in 1 big kit.  However,  I did have a color scheme and wanted it to coordinate nicely.

Supplies used: Bazzil Basics Cardstock, Prima Flowers, Chatterbox Patterned Papers, Chipboard, May Arts Ribbon.

Idea to note:  I painted the chipboard brackets to coordinate with the album. 

Idea to note: Preprinted quotes/verses are the perfect touch for  wedding pages.   Notice the cute little page fold, bottom right...always a cool touch!

The officiant actually used this verse in our vows. So when I saw it, I had to buy it! 

Ideas to note: Buttons make great flower centers.  Flourish rub ons are great accents to any page.

Here's the story: We took our vows in a gazebo, on a cliff, overlooking the ocean.  It rained the day of our wedding.  I was afraid and I cried.  Afterall, the wedding was to take place outside.  The wedding coordinator assured me that it would be fine and we would simply move it inside.  To which I tearfully, replied, "but it's supposed to be outside."  His response, "No problem.  It rains in Jamaica all the time, during this time of year.  It'll probably stop.  It will be fine."  Just as we exited our room, the sky cleared up and the sun popped out.  It didn't get cloudy and begin to rain again until the last picture was snapped.  Ahhhh, such a blessed day!

Stay tuned, next week: With this Ring!