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we set a date!!

Submitted by bellacita on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:04am.

FH and i have been trying to figure out exactly what we want to do for our wedding for awhile now. we really wanted to go get married on teh beach at a resort in the caribbean, but lack of funds wont allow for that Sad so we thought we could get married at a winery here and then stay at this beautiful B&B that we stayed at twice before, the first time being the very first time i came to visit him here in STL!

i started looking at wineries but they wanted alot and we hadnt narrowed it down yet. in the meantime, i emailed the owners of the B&B and told them what was going on and asked what their availability was. he called and we started talking and he asked about the actual wedding plans...i said we hadnt finalized that yet, we were trying to find out availability for both and then coordinate. well...he offered the gazebo on his gorgeous vineyard estate for us to get married!!! he said they would get flowers and decorate however we wanted AND his son in law is a photographer and could take care of that reasonably too! also, my friend who is a pastor will perform the ceremony for us!

so.....on october 4th of this year, we are getting married!! just a small ceremony...just the two of us, the pastor and a witness...very intimate, very romantic. we are so excited!!! like over the moon happy!

we just really felt that it was time to start focusing on US and get married and start the family that we both always dreamed of. for so long i was worried it wouldnt happen and now everything is FINALLY falling into place and working out for us. im just so happy today and i couldnt wait to share it with all of u!

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5teensathome's picture

Congratulations

Submitted by 5teensathome on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:08am.

That is very happy news! I am so excited for you two.
October is a beautiful time of year- it sounds truly lovely Smiling

"If you have never been hated by a child, you have never been a parent."
-Bette Davis

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Harleygal's picture

Woo hoo

Submitted by Harleygal on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:08am.

I'm so proud for you! It sounds so nice.

DH and I had a B&B honeymoon.

"OCD sucks"
Habit and routine have an unbelievable power to destroy.
--Henri de Lubac

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Yay!

Submitted by Stepping Stones on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:09am.

Yay for you! That sounds like a beautiful idea for a wedding! Smiling

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BabygotBack1988's picture

wow

Submitted by BabygotBack1988 on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:10am.

thats good im glad its all working out for you it sounds lovely tho i think id like something liek that

life is a box of choclates you never know what your going to get (i always pick the coffe of the box what about you ) Sticking out tongue

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vickmeister's picture

I've always wanted to stay . . .

Submitted by vickmeister on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:14am.

at B&B; my DH is not the B&B sort, unfortunately. I think I may just do it all by myself sometime. I know, that kind of negates the whole romantic ambiance thing, but I might do it anyway.

I remain, the world's most evil stepmom; ask anyone.

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bellacita's picture

this B&B

Submitted by bellacita on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:22am.

isnt a frilly lacy victorian B&B...just a beautiful house and very elegant, clean and simple. the owners are lovely, their breakfasts are amazing and the estate is breath-taking. its just so different from what you typically think of w a B&B. we love it.

"Given the right reasons and the right two people, marriage is a wonderful way of experiencing your life."
~the late great George Carlin

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BabygotBack1988's picture

i would

Submitted by BabygotBack1988 on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:17am.

to give you some peace would be nice for you

life is a box of choclates you never know what your going to get (i always pick the coffe of the box what about you ) Sticking out tongue

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stepwitch's picture

Shower at the cabin...

Submitted by stepwitch on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:30am.

That sounds awesome !! Congrats, maybe we can shower at the cabin, you registered anywhere?

Stepwitch
Thank you Disney for portraying a positive image on all stepmothers!!!!

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bellacita's picture

lady i cant come now

Submitted by bellacita on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:44am.

Sad i ended up w 3 other commitments that weekend...i know i know...im so bummed

"Given the right reasons and the right two people, marriage is a wonderful way of experiencing your life."
~the late great George Carlin

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stepwitch's picture

WHAT ////??????/////

Submitted by stepwitch on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:57am.

What, I misread, wait a min... No bellacita (no wine) what ?? I'm gonna call your momma and tell on you !!!

Stepwitch
Thank you Disney for portraying a positive image on all stepmothers!!!!

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Sita Tara's picture

yay !

Submitted by Sita Tara on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:50am.

Are you sure you don't need witnesses??????

NEXT ST weekend is in a vineyard in Oct!!!!

WINE! Romance!!!!!!

Whoopie!! (wait- I meant the exclamation "whoopie!" not the other kind! Though surely that will be happening for you guys with all the wine and romantic setting!

Congratulations!

How exciting. Another ST wedding. I need my tissues!!!!!

Oh- I'll have to recommend a cool vow book too.

Hint hint..."Om Tare Tutare Ture Mama Ayurpunye Jnana Putin Kuru Svaha"
~Sita Tara Mantra

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bellacita's picture

here we go again w another book!

Submitted by bellacita on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:03am.

can always count on u zen! honestly, though that really WOULD be helpful!

witnesses...hmmm...u know im really back and forth about having people there. i just have always felt like if my mom cant be there, i cant imagine doing it any other way that how we've planned. we just want it to be just us, ya know?

but maybe we can plan a reception later! steptalkers...heres another chance at a getaway! woo hoo!

"Given the right reasons and the right two people, marriage is a wonderful way of experiencing your life."
~the late great George Carlin

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Sita Tara's picture

I understand...

Submitted by Sita Tara on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:12am.

I was really only kidding about us crashing your affair!

However....if this winery is all you say it is, THAT may be a nice spot for the next retreat!!!

"Om Tare Tutare Ture Mama Ayurpunye Jnana Putin Kuru Svaha"
~Sita Tara Mantra

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Sita Tara's picture

Ok here's the books we used

Submitted by Sita Tara on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:24am.

Our minister gave us this one

For As Long As We Both Shall Live- by Roger Fritts

LOTS of good basic ceremonies

Then this one

Celebrating Interfaith Marriages-
by Rabbi Devon A Lerner

I bought because it had some very cool readings from every Christian denomination, as well as Jewish readings (because that's the purpose of the book- Jewish/Christian ceremonies.) So though we weren't in that situation, it was an excellent resource for readings.

I found a lot online too I believe, including our vows, which I put together from other vows I found online. The internet is a great help in that department. Even though I'm rarely at a loss for words, we planned our wedding in 6 weeks, during the semester my Senior year of college, and I was too strapped mentally to write original ones.

Happy Planning!
Z

"Om Tare Tutare Ture Mama Ayurpunye Jnana Putin Kuru Svaha"
~Sita Tara Mantra

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bellacita's picture

thanks zen!

Submitted by bellacita on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:27am.

i wil definitely check those out!

i knew you were kidding about the wedding crashing however as ive said before, MO w all the wineries and B&B would make a GREAT place for next retreat!

"Given the right reasons and the right two people, marriage is a wonderful way of experiencing your life."
~the late great George Carlin

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anabihibik's picture

I haven't been to St. Louis

Submitted by anabihibik on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 6:41pm.

I haven't been to St. Louis since 2000. I spent most of my childhood on the east side of the river. October is gorgeous there that time of year. Congrats! I so miss toasted ravioli.....

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bellacita's picture

thanks ladies for all the congrats and well wishes!!

Submitted by bellacita on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:04am.

we really are so happy and so excited for oct 4th!

"Given the right reasons and the right two people, marriage is a wonderful way of experiencing your life."
~the late great George Carlin

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OMG - where the hell was I

Submitted by SerendipitySM on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 7:13am.

OMG - where the hell was I yesterday?? Bella I am soooo happy for you - that is wonderful!! Congratulations!!!!

Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist. - George Carlin

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OOOO GIRL!!

Submitted by Fearless on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:12am.

Congratulations!! I sooooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYY!
________________________________________________________________
Soon to be Fearless the Free!

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WAY TO GO!!!

Submitted by looking4answers on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:43am.

Congrats sweetie!! I'm so happy for you!! Wishing you and your man all the best!! Smiling

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Houseof8's picture

Congratulations!

Submitted by Houseof8 on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 11:18am.

I wish you both the very best!!

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Yeah!!!!

Submitted by Sia on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 5:12pm.

I am very happy for you!!!!!

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evilsm's picture

How sweet!

Submitted by evilsm on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 5:46pm.

I love the idea of the winery, that sounds so cool! Reading your post almost made me cry, so sweet. Congratulations honey.

~Evil

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders. ~Abigail Van Buren

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Cruella's picture

Congrats!

Submitted by Cruella on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 6:39pm.

That is awesome. I am beat tonight and read Step Witchs comment about a shower. It took me a few minutes to figure out shower as in wedding shower and not well never mind I am brain dead LOL!

"GO BACK TO YOUR BRIDGE YOU EVIL TROLL. YOU HAVE NO POWERS HERE"

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Chel Bell's picture

Congrats Bella....

Submitted by Chel Bell on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 7:46pm.

Wonderful news, I'm so happy for you both, what a wonderful month to do it too!"~waiting on the world to change~"

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Catch22's picture

Lovely!!

Submitted by Catch22 on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 8:04pm.

That sounds so nice!! Congrats. We had a small wedding 30 guests in a beautiful rainforest Garden at the Gold Coast Australia. It was lovely, but what you have planned sounds exactly like what I would have wanted, Unfortunately DH has a huge family and we already p'ed off most of his fam by not inviting aunties and cousins and nephews and so on...Hope you have a wonderful time planning, that is half the fun xx

Catch xx
*Mean People Suck*

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Congratulation!

Submitted by ema on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 8:30pm.

Hey girl - I am so happy for you! I hope you have a beautiful wedding - you deserve it! BTW love your doggie picture.

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I'm so happy for you!!

Submitted by B on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 5:18pm.

I'm so happy for you!! Sounds like it will be a lovely wedding. Congrats!

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