The Hair

One of the details of the wedding that I knew was going to be tough was my hair. I just didn't think it was going to be this tough. There are so many beautiful styles out there but I haven't found many that I like or many that I know a stylist can do on my hair.

I have fine, thin, frizzy, curly hair that is down to the middle of my back. It's the kind of hair that never acts the same way twice. Just writing it down makes it sound like the most perfect hair to have :) {Sarcasm inserted here}. Since this is what I have to deal with, I decided that I definitely wanted my hair up. There is definitely a chance of high humidity and heat in September so if I have it down, it will frizz.

So what am I looking for you ask? Well I want an updo but I do NOT want my hair to be slicked back. That look is beautiful but I have played out that style long ago AND it usually is a cop-out hairdo for stylists when working with my hair. I am thinking a little height in the front but nothing unnatural and I am thinking of pinned up curls in the back. It is the semi-messy look with a little bit of structure, similar to Scarlett Johansson's look at "The Island" premiere in 2005 (shown below).

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There is something that I just LOVE about this style. It's funky, cool and serves my purpose (reminder: updo, un-slicked, & semi-messy w/ structure).

I will not be wearing a veil so in addition to the style, I will be wearing this fascinator made by the Etsy seller, BrendasBridalVeils.

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Next up? The Makeup.

Did you have a difficult time figuring out what you wanted your hair to be like for your dream wedding? Do you have unmanagable hair like me?

Life and the BAD things that come with it...

I have mentioned many times before that Life just seems to get in the way with everything. Unfortunately, this weekend was one of those times.

Apparently, sometime early Saturday morning my car was broken into by some punk a$$ kids on bikes. Oh boy, did they hit the jackpot with my car. They stole my FI's wallet that had all his CCs, bank cards, acct. #'s, $160 in cash and get this... his SS card! Ugh! But that isn't the best part. They also took his work laptop bag that also had his company's brand new laptop in it!

Lessons learned...Don't leave your car unlocked and don't leave anything valuable in the car!

NOTE: This was a miscommunication on our part because my OCD NEVER lets me leave the car unlocked and we ALWAYS empty out my car for the fear of something like this happening... The first time we make this mistake and we get punished for it... FOurL!

29 Years Ago... This is how it began!

Happy 29th Anniversary!!

This Sunday is my parent's 29th wedding anniversary! Who would have thought a couple who married so young (19 & 20), would be able to make it to their 29th wedding anniversary. Through thick and thin, sickness and health, and 3 crazy little kids :) they somehow made it work.

These are my two heroes!

I wish them many more years of happiness, health, love, bliss and grandchildren :)!

Love you! Bendicion!

The Final Count

I cannot believe it but we finally have the final count!

200 YES and 91 NO


PS: 30 more days, ladies!!

The Mothers

Mama A and Mama L are both going to kill me but I have to show you the fabulous dresses that the MOB and the MOG are going to wear for our wedding. Unfortunately, I was not there to do the shopping with them as it would have been a cool experience. Anyway, I really had no guidelines for them other than the following:

1. Make sure you like it

2. Make sure you are comfortable wearing it

3. Black or having black in the dress would match the wedding

4. Make sure you feel FAB in it!

I wanted to make sure that they were not picking out a dress because I liked it. I wanted them to love the dress since they will be wearing it and will be in pictures that should last a lifetime. Lastly, both of the mamas look younger than their real age so I wanted that to come out. I didn't want them in any common MOB dresses that can give them the granny feeling or be in dresses that aren't age appropriate.

So without further ado... The Mamas

Note: I am sure the Mamas (esp. Mama A) would want you to know that this isn't how they will look in the dresses on the wedding day...

Mama A - Mother of the Bride

Thanks to my lil' sis (in background) for finding this dress for Mama.

Mama L - Mother of the Groom

Note: the dress will be in black

The Music

One of the most important aspects of this wedding is the music, mainly because music and food are a huge part of the Puerto Rican culture. It is what brings the families together (besides weddings and funerals, of course). Another reason is that my FI has a great appreciation for music. He is so in tuned with music and happens to be blessed with rhythmn. Because of this we had to make sure we chose a DJ that would compliment our tastes and style. Luckily, we were able to book a family friend that had already DJed for my sister and cousin's weddings and my Godmother's 50th. When my FI heard him, he knew that he wanted this DJ, because the DJ caught my FI's attention by playing a song from Amil Larreaux (one of his favorite artists), an awesome singer who doesn't get much playing time.

So before we visited the DJ this past Sunday, we wanted to make sure we had organized a list of songs mostly to be a guideline for the DJ. So here are a few of the songs we will be jamming to at the wedding...

Ceremony:
Prelude - Smooth Jazz & R&B
Processional (Attendants) - Underneath the Stars by Mariah Carey
Processional (Bride) - So Beautiful by Musiq Soulchild
Recessional - No One by Alicia Keys Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder

Cocktail Hour:
Smooth Jazz & R&B

Misc:
Reception Entrance (Attendants) - We are Family by Sister Sledge
Reception Entrance (Bride & Groom) - {sorry, I can't tell you - this is a surprise}
First Dance - You and I by Stevie Wonder
Father - Daughter Dance - Daddy by Beyonce
Mother - Son Dance - MotherFather by Musiq Soulchild
Cake Cutting - Sweetest Love by Robin Thicke
Groom Removing Garter - Let's Get it On by Marvin Gaye
Bouquet Toss - Single Ladies by Beyonce
Garter Toss - Get Away by Bobby Brown
Last Song - Here I Stand by Usher

Dinner
Beautiful Dreamer by Jill Scott
Your All I Need (it Feels Like Heaven) by Bilal
Talk to You by Bilal Ft. Talib Kwele
Infinite Possibilities by Amil Larreaux

Party Time
Poison by Bel Biv Devoe
PYT by Michael Jackson
It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right by Rob Bass
Motown Philly by Boys II Men
Humpty Dance by Digital Underground
Take Control by Bobby Brown

Do Not Play
The Macarena

Although, we gave the DJ a guideline we encouraged him to "sprinkle" in some songs that he knows may have not been heard by most of the crowd but will be appreciated. Also, there is no doubt that he will be rockin' some Merengue, Salsa, and the Bachata during the night.

So have you come up with your music list as a guideline or are you putting the music in the DJ's hands?