Tomorrow's the BIG day :)

Since today is the day before my wedding, I wanted to shout out a big THANKS to all my FABULOUS readers and followers. Without you, this blog wouldn't be what it is today. I am so thankful to know that I have friends out here in this world looking forward to what I have to write!

Today and tomorrow I will be busy with all the last minute prep and the actual wedding that I will be away from blogging possibly for a few days. Just know that I will definitely update you all and post pictures when I can!

Thanks again! I am now going to try and fall back asleep since it is 4:45am in the morning and today is a big day. I might be a little too excited to sleep :)

The next time I post...I will be The Roddy WIFE :)

Candy Station

For our wedding, we are having a candy station as an alternative to the typical wedding favor. Me and the Mister agreed that we didn't want the station to only be colors of the wedding. Since our goal was to make this wedding represent who were are we decided to go with candies that we love and loved to snack on.

So you want to know the candies, right? Well we bought ~2 bags of all of the following from BJ's Warehouse and so far Target:

• Snickers
• Mini York Peppermint Patties
• Peanut M&M's
• M&M's
• Twizzlers
• Mini Reese's Cups
• Starburst
• Jolly Ranchers
• Jelly Beans
• Mike & Ikes
• Non-Pareils
• Tootsie Rolls
• Caramel Creams
• Hershey Kisses
• Hershey Bars (With & Without Almonds)
• Double Bubble Gum
• Whirly Pops
• Pixie Sticks
• Multi-Color Goldfish crackers

Months ago, I had created the candy bags for the station but this weekend, me, Mama A with help from my G'ma Z, attempted to conquer the candy station. We cleaned all the jars and started to determine which candy will go in what container and created the decorations for the jars.

To continue on with our color scheme, I glued different black and white patterned ribbon on each container. I also created labels using black and white cardstock making squares. I then used my trusty white marker to write the candy that will occupy each jar.

I even added black and white ribbon to the scoops and tongs to be used for the candy. I really do think this will all come together and look so cute. Best of all, most of my guests have never seen this at awedding before so it will be a first for many...I like that!

So what do you think about my gumball decor? I was really trying to follow a pattern but after a few lines I honestly didn't care anymore as long as it was colorful and didn't look too bad. BTW - this took FOREVER!

Before...

After...

So did you do anything that might not have been different in the wedding world but something that really has never been seen where you are hosting the wedding?

Wall Sticker Giveaway!

I have another awesome opportunity for two of my lucky readers!

UPrinting is hosting another giveaway but this time it is for a new product that OnlinePosterPrinting.com is rolling out called a Wall Sticker!

These multi-surface, peel and stick Wall Stickers can be used in so many ways to creatively display your...

• Favorite wedding photo
• Favorite digital artwork
• Wedding monogram
• Child's sport picture
• Family Photo

...and so much more!

I would use these Wall Stickers to display our favorite wedding photo. It beats having to get the picture framed!

Here's the details:

Two (2) of my FABULOUS readers will win a 24" x 24" high quality Wall Sticker**.

** Winner must pay for shipping. Open to US residents only.

All entries must be received by September 11, 2009. Winners will be selected at random using Random.org.

Here's how to enter:

(1) entry - Leave a comment on how you would use these Wall Stickers.
(2) entries -If you become a follower of my blog (or are already a follower).
(3) entries - If you post about this giveaway on your blog or on your sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment noting your blog posting.

That's a total of 6 possible entries!!

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Good luck everyone!

3 Days To Go...Until I am a Mrs!

ONLY 3 Days to go!!

I am in HEAVEN right now! :)

The Family Wedding Tree

In the beginning of the wedding process I was all into the wish / prayer box as my alternative to a guestbook. It was something I have not seen at a wedding yet and I thought it would have been a cool keepsake. So, I bought the wishbox from The Wedding Outlet and loved it.

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That is until I saw this posted on the Classic Bride's blog...

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Oh my, oh my! The Wedding Tree was probably one of the coolest "guestbooks" that I have seen. So of course, I decided to "borrow" the idea for our own guestbook. Instead of a poster like paper I came up with the idea of using a canvas. I thought it would be easier to preserve but it also brought in our art theme. Mr. Roddy will be in charge of painting the tree stump and branches and I will paint the wording. For the wedding tree, I purchased two different green ink pads for the thumbprint leaves, fine point sharpies for the guests to write their name as well as wet wipes for the guests to wash the ink off their thumbs.

I am so excited for this. Although I have changed my mind on the guestbook, I still haven't given up on using the wishbox elsewhere in the wedding. It still would be cool to have wishes or prayers from our guests, so we will see.

My Beauty Secrets...Shhhh

OK...So maybe they aren't secrets at all but I wanted to share a few things that I have been doing or using to prepare for the BIG day this Saturday.

Let's start from the feet up...

Pampering your feet is extremely important for a wedding. Not only do you want your little toesies to look beautifully polished for pictures (if you are wearing open toe shoes), you'll also will be constantly standing and most likely wearing heels, which can be quite painful after so long. Not to mention some shoes rough up your feet a bit making them dry and cracked.

So THANKS to my FSIL for introducing me to Dr. Scholl's For Her - Pumice Foot Scrub. I use it every morning in the shower. It makes my feet incredibly soft throughout the entire day. It not only moisturizes but it exfoliates and revitalizes your feet. Oh and it smells of yummy peppermint! Best thing of all? It is ~ $5!

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For the BIG day, I am planning on wearing foot padding for the balls of my feet. For my Bachelorette party, I tried using Foot Petals (w/ a cute zebra print). They worked beautifully but only for 10 minutes. After that my feet were in so much pain! OUCH!! So for the wedding, I am going to try Dr. Scholl's comfort gel shoe inserts but for the balls of the foot. Hopefully I will have more success with this set.

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For the body, there was no way I was going to fake-bake. That is just not me so I tried an alternative...Jergen's Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer. The results? Not quite sure. I have been using it for almost a month now and I think I see a difference but I can never tell. I will however, continue to use this lotion from now and until the wedding.

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My face has been a bit tricky. When I am on the pill, I have nearly ZERO breakouts but when I am off I can breakout. So I have been using Proactiv for some time now to minimize the breakouts. This has worked beautifully. It is my number 1 regimen for acne prone skin. All other brands I have tried have severly dried out my face. During my makeup trial, the makeup artist said that I needed to exfoliate. Her suggestion? St. Ives Apricot scrub. This is another amazing but inexpensive product. I use it 3 - 4 times a week (usually as my night scrub). I have noticed how incredibly smooth my face now is and less dry.

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As mentioned in previous posts, I have fine, thin, frizzy, curly hair so I watch how I treat it before an event. Thus, I decided to get my hair trimmed this past Friday so it is "fresh" for the wedding. From then until the wedding there will be no heating elements near my locks, just the styling products. This will help me best since my hair never acts the same twice, no matter who is touching my hair. Not to mentioned, it will be brutalized with all the teasing, the hairspray and bobbypins needed for my style. The trial consisted of 48 pins. That was a lot of fun getting those out. Anywho, pics to come soon of the trial and of the PWC (to occur day after wedding!).

So what are your favorite beauty products? Any suggestions for other brides to be?