We're Married!

Can you believe it? We're MARRIED!! :)

Because we are gathering all the pictures from our guests, I wanted to post one of them taken by my cousin H.

I just wanted to say that it really was one of the best days of our lives. It was so surreal, so much so, that it felt like we were at someone else's wedding and I was wearing a big puffy dress. Just about everything was perfect. The hair, the make-up, the dress, the cake, the venue decor... All of it!

I hope and pray that the day is the same for you...

And now...I now introduce the Roddy Wife and Husband!

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.