bobbi-francis

Ok...here's how mine is going to go: I will have a mixed CD that will play different love songs for the guests while they are being seated and waiting. The minister will be followed out by the groom and bestman to: Brian McKnight- Crazy Love...the song will play while they stand up there until the bridal party is ready....The bridal party will then come out to Eric Benet & Tamia- Spend my life with you...that song will play until they roll out my aisle runner. Once they do that, my ring bearer and flower girl will proceed to the tune of Mary J Blige- Give Me You ...followed by yours truly! I havent chosen our recessional song yet, but it will be something upbeat and happy like: Step in the name of Love or something like that.

I love number 1...it's beautiful and classic.

Have a ball!! Congratulations...we'll let you slide on the pics for now...but dont forget about us when you get back! lol

BTW-- I love that Johnny Gill Song!!! that's a great song to walk to.

I have officially changed my song as well...my bridal party will walk to Eric Benet & Tamia-Spend my life with you (that's as of this second...lol) I'll be walking down to Mary J. Blige- Give Me You. I'd say that the bridal party song should maybe be slightly upbeat from yours...your song should definitely be a little more dramatic...but this is coming from the drama princess herself...lol... gotta have a song that says "Hey look at me...look at me!! " lol

you can always have one song play for the bridal party..once they finish walking Chandlyn will start turning the volume down low to have it die out...then she will start the song for you and dad...just a thought!

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece Attachments: photo scavenger hunt list that will be in the OOT bags, and tags for petal toss. Rose petals will be in organza bags with these tags at each seat for the ceremony. Sorry I don't have a pic, I'm not putting these together until i get there. Ceremony: Greeting & Opening prayer- Given by Minister Blessing of the hands Courtney, please face T.K. and hold his hands, palms up, so that you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness and hold you when fear or grief fills you. These are the hands that will give you support and celebrate with you in your accomplishments. T.K., take a look at the position of your hands with Courtney’s and know that this is the last time that you will have the “upper hand.†T.K., please hold Courtney’s hands, palms up, so that you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. They are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick or console you when you are grieving. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to fulfill your dreams. Our prayer for you today is that both of you will use these hands to build a marriage where all your dreams come true. Declaration of Intent T.K. do you take this woman to be your wife, and do you pledge your faithfulness to her, in all love and honor, in all duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with her, and cherish her, according to the ordinance of God, in the holy bond of marriage? Courtney, do you take this man to be your husband, and do you pledge your faithfulness to him, in all love and honor, in all duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with him, and cherish him, according to the ordinance of God, in the holy bond of marriage? Asked to Congregation: Will you bless this couple, encouraging them in Christ’s love, in faithful prayer and loving service, according to the ordinance of God, as a family of believers celebrating and sharing in His grace and love? Exchange of Vows Bride and Groom will share personal vows they have written. Exchange of Rings- Repeat after minister I give you this ring as my pledge That I shall cherish you with all my heart and soul from this day forward in the name of the Father; and of the Son; and of the Holy Spirit. Engagement Ring The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise fulfilled. TK, please place the engagement ring on Courtney’s finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage. Sand Ceremony "Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you Courtney and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, T.K., and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be." Closing prayer/Benediction-Given by Minister Declaration of Marriage Having declared your love and commitment before God and these witnesses; having given each other rings symbolizing the purity and permanence of your commitment; by the authority vested in me as a minister of Jesus Christ, I declare Courtney and TK are now husband and wife according to the ordinance of God, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Whom God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Amen. Presentation of the couple Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Johnson Recessional I love this!!! i was actually wondering if we could tell the minister what to say...from where did you reference this

Dont Forget Your Passports!! Lol

Quote: Originally Posted by md_ocr Hi Bobbi........i went to a small bridal shop that happened to sell fabric. They actually made the runners for me. If you go to a fabric store like Joanna's, they may be able to actually make the runners for you. At first, I was going to just purchase the fabric and try to make the runners myself, but I was already a bit overwhelmed, so i just decided to have them make it. The cost was reasonable also. I got 18 runners made for $175 bucks!!! geat to know...thanks a bunch

OMG...I love your table runners(of all things i pick that right??) I love EVERYTHING!! Just Gorgeous!!! but really...i love your table runners...i have been trying to do a google search for table runners and surprisingly no luck!! where the heck can i find some? my colors are canary and peach.

Try taking a look at their website to get a few ideas of what you would like: taiflora.com

sorry that last message ran into yours...im such a genius

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ighlight=Music here's a link to a thread i started a while ago...it has the music i'll be using although that could change between now and then...you know how that "almost time" indecisiveness kicks in. lol

Chandlyn will do a really short and sweet rehearsal the day before the wedding so that you and you bridal party will know where to stand, walk, etc...

Quote: Originally Posted by nettyboop11 Hi Bobbi-Francis, Have you arranged for equipment. I was told that if you bring your own dj they must have their own equipment as well. Nettyboop Netty- Chandlyn confirmed with me that we can use the resort's equipment for a $75 per hour charge.

oh ok...i knew about those...guess i just thought we give them to her when we get there ...thanks again.

This is what my wording is for my at home reception: We're getting ready to depart on a romantic trip which is only the start Bobbi Francis Johnson and Troy Maurice Nixon will be married on June 28, 2008 Ocho Rios, Jamaica Please join us for a reception when we return Saturday, August 16 2008 at 6:00pm The Marriot Marquis Times Square, New York hope this helps some....

My wedding is June 28, 2008 we sent out our invitations 6 months prior to the wedding(1st week of Jan.) to give people enought time to figure out if they could make it. The RSVP due date was Feb. 15 about 6 weeks after folks should have received the invites.

excuse me for asking...but what documents do we need to have sent? did i forget something? i thought it was just a copy of our birth certificate and drivers license...dont we have to take that with us?

Hubby actually is really good friends with a DJ back home, so we are paying for him to stay from Friday-Monday and he will be DJ'ing the reception at the plantation.

I went with the pond gazebo...like you said, it's more formal which I like. i wanna wear shoes!!! lol. But definitely check it out when you get there and see which one just "feels" right to you. You'll figure it out.

good suggestion Melissa!! You should print out the quotes given by Expedia and Orbitz and take them to your TA...she should be able to beat it out of fear that you may book your trip elsewhere. if those are her final prices then

Yeah that's pretty expensive...is that charge per person or is that the room charge total? We are booked for 7 nights at $2700 airfare and hotel transfers included.

thanks for that info...i as well booked with Liberty Travel..im gonna give my girl patricia a call RIGHT NOW!!