I made these little cards into a little booklet for us to look through every so often, maybe on anniversaries. I did this with all of our wedding cards too!
Here are a few of my favorites:
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Advice for the Bride and Groom
At our wedding, we had a basket with advice cards for our friends and family to fill out. We have had quite the laugh at a few of them and love the sentiment of the others! My Uncle Ron has quite the sense of humor and put a handful of 'thoughts' in the basket.... so some were just plain off the wall, and some were good bits of advice!
I made these little cards into a little booklet for us to look through every so often, maybe on anniversaries. I did this with all of our wedding cards too!
Here are a few of my favorites:
I made these little cards into a little booklet for us to look through every so often, maybe on anniversaries. I did this with all of our wedding cards too!
Here are a few of my favorites:
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Defining Family...
According to my Google search, a family is defined as a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household. While I don't challenge that definition, I also have my own.
Why you ask?
Because this picture... this is also my family.
These individuals are such treasured friends, that I call them family. We are there for each other, in thick, thin, good, bad. We are each others motivators, comic relief, shoulder to cry on, ear to listen, helping hand to guide and advise, and anything else you can think of. I can't think of a better definition than that.
Why you ask?
Because this picture... this is also my family.
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| Suzy, Adam, Jess, Jamie (at Northland Lanes, Bowling!) |
These individuals are such treasured friends, that I call them family. We are there for each other, in thick, thin, good, bad. We are each others motivators, comic relief, shoulder to cry on, ear to listen, helping hand to guide and advise, and anything else you can think of. I can't think of a better definition than that.
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| Adam, Suzy, Jess, Jamie |
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Finally Settling In
With how busy the past 6 months have been, it's crazy to grasp the concept of 'settling in' to our new, married lives. Everyone knows the months leading up to the wedding are just insane, and I agree. We also had some busyness post wedding.
We went straight to our brief 'mini-moon' in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where we spent 4 days trying to catch our breath... except in the process, Adam caught a sinus infection and spent the honeymoon battling a fever and stuffy nose!
Post Honeymoon - We both were back at work pretty quickly and trying to catch up with the little things that had gotten put aside due to wedding things. However, before we knew it, it was vacation time again!
We drove to Bethany Beach, Delaware the last week in June where Adam spent the weekend and I stayed the week with my Brother's family for some real relaxing! Bob, Becky, Noah and I (and Adam a little) enjoyed the sand and sun for the week. Noah wasn't entirely sure of the sand/ocean at first, but little by little he warmed up to it and was able to enjoy the beach!
Now it's really settling back in. I've been back to work for just over a week now and am settling back in there. It's a bit weird to not have something huge to look forward to! It was the wedding for so long, and then the week at the beach after that. So now I just have to find a few projects to jump into...
We went straight to our brief 'mini-moon' in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where we spent 4 days trying to catch our breath... except in the process, Adam caught a sinus infection and spent the honeymoon battling a fever and stuffy nose!
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| Waiting in Atlanta for our final trek to Myrtle Beach. |
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| I may have sweet talked the rental car agent into a double upgrade... |
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| The coast after sunset. It was so peaceful. |
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| rockin' the shades in our sweet ride! |
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| Our beach set up! |
Post Honeymoon - We both were back at work pretty quickly and trying to catch up with the little things that had gotten put aside due to wedding things. However, before we knew it, it was vacation time again!
We drove to Bethany Beach, Delaware the last week in June where Adam spent the weekend and I stayed the week with my Brother's family for some real relaxing! Bob, Becky, Noah and I (and Adam a little) enjoyed the sand and sun for the week. Noah wasn't entirely sure of the sand/ocean at first, but little by little he warmed up to it and was able to enjoy the beach!
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| Watching the waves... |
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| Aunt Suzy & Noah |
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Dinner guests!
We are having our first dinner guests as a married couple. No big deal right? I am so excited about this!!
Bill and Barb Frantz, and Jamie Harris will be joining us for dinner this evening. We will be having salad, stuffed shells and garlic bread for dinner and then homemade strawberry banana sorbet and fresh shortbread cookies for dessert! (I got to use my cookie press too!)
I know it's a bit silly to get so wound up about it, but it is fun! Now let's just hope it all turns out well! I have never made stuffed shells before!!!
Bill and Barb Frantz, and Jamie Harris will be joining us for dinner this evening. We will be having salad, stuffed shells and garlic bread for dinner and then homemade strawberry banana sorbet and fresh shortbread cookies for dessert! (I got to use my cookie press too!)
I know it's a bit silly to get so wound up about it, but it is fun! Now let's just hope it all turns out well! I have never made stuffed shells before!!!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Wedding Pictures!
We were so very fortunate to have an absolutely FANTASTIC wedding photographer. Jan Thiessen was a fantastic find for us and we feel so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him. We had three different sessions with him, one for engagement pictures, I had a 'pre-bridal' shoot that was just me, and then our wedding day events.
A few of my favorite wedding pics:
Feel free to check them out on Jan's gallery for us:
A few of my favorite wedding pics:
We have so many... We have to pick around 60 for our album (also within our contract with Jan) and I am really struggling to narrow it down!
Feel free to check them out on Jan's gallery for us:
A gallery of Suzy and Adam’s wedding is posted online. Just click on this link: http://www.photosbyjan.com/
Jan Thiessen
Photographs by Jan Thiessen
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Getting Married!
On Sunday, May 27th, 2012 I married my best friend. So much happened that weekend that I want to remember so I thought I would post a blog about the weekends events!
Friday: Group dinner for those in town at Home Delivery
We ended up with quite the group at Home Delivery Pizza in Bellefonte for dinner. Since we knew of so many of our friends and family that were going to be in town early for the wedding, we thought it would be nice to have a group dinner, very casual. We ended up with over 20 people! It was great to make some initial introductions, to give our friends the opportunity to put faces to the names they hear so much about and just get a light intro into the most important people in our lives.
Saturday: Rehearsal day!
For a handful of the girls, the day started with a fantastic little brunch, hosted by my Aunt Mary Ann. We had a nice light meal (pancakes, eggs and fruit!) and relaxed a bit before heading off to nail appointments! Heather, Maddie, Valerie and I went up to Regal Nails in Wal-mart for relaxing pedicures and just some chill girl time. We enjoyed each others company and the time to relax immensely.
Around noon we met up with a handful of the Groomsmen/friends to set up some things at the reception venue. It went so quickly and smooth that we were out ahead of schedule and Heather, Adam's sister, and I had time to stop and pick up a bottle of wine! We each enjoyed a glass as we relaxed (and waited out a nasty storm) and got ready for the rehearsal dinner.
The rehearsal went extremely smoothly and Pastor Tom and Rev. Uncle Jeff were great! We were out of there in no time and heading to Dinner at the Elks in Bellefonte!
Dinner really turned out fantastic as we had a great group of our closest family and friends share a wonderful meal with us. My Uncle Dick catered the event and people absolutely raved about how fantastic the food was!
After dinner and a few last minute details/fixes, a small group of us gathered on the deck at Jamie's for a relaxing last couple of hours before the big day!
Sunday: Wedding Day!
Up bright and early, I was a the hair salon at 7:15 am to get my hair done! Valerie was there bright and early with me, and Jess followed shortly after with some fabulous coffee and sweet breakfast treats! Slowly the girls trickled in as the morning went on and soon enough we were all curled, pinned and sprayed down!
Valerie's Husband, Nick, and Mother-In-Law Kim prepared an amazing lunch for us, as well as Kim welcoming us into her beautiful home. The food was fantastic and the desserts just delicious! It was the perfect setting for some food, relaxing and mentally preparing for the next few hours!
Then the whirlwind started! Candy Walter-Bowser arrived to do my makeup, and as she was finishing up, Jan Thiessen the amazing photographer arrived! So the girls got dressed, got me into my dress and before we knew it, we were heading off across the street to the church and I was about to marry my best friend.
The ceremony went smoothly especially with Junior Groomsman Noah Mulfinger, our 16-month old newphew! His only fussing was because he was ready to GO! He walked down the aisle with his mom, Matron of Honor Becky Mulfinger (my sister-in-law) and then sat on the step up front for the majority of the ceremony! Check out these adorable pictures of him:
Before I knew it, we were kissing and heading back down the aisle! I had a HUSBAND! We hurried out of sight so that the guests would head off to the reception so we could get through pictures as quickly as possible.
The bridal party then met up at Spring Creek Park for our group shots. Pictures at the park went super smooth as well and before too long we sent the bridal party off to the reception to sit for a few minutes while we finished up with just Adam and I. Valerie stuck around just to help out, carry our things, and observe. What I didn't know while it was happening, Valerie was on her iPhone, watching the radar of a very strong thunderstorm that was making its way into the area. She gave Jan a nod and he wrapped up and we got into our cars just as the rain hit! Timing could not have been better, but we had an awesome 'weather-woman' on our team!
After a quick breather, we were introduced to our reception guests. (Thanks to the fabulous Sarah for catching it on video! Check it out here) The evening went so smoothly and everyone had a great time, and for that I have to thank our Reception wedding planner, April Judy of April Judy Events! She kept us to our timeline, made sure we got to the things we wanted to, parent dances, cake cutting, garter toss, etc. Before we knew it people started to gradually say their goodbyes and just a few people were left dancing to the final few songs.
I feel so overwhelmed with joy and happiness thinking about the magic that day had. I could not have imagined it any differently. We were surrounded by love and support, and I would not have asked for any different!
Friday: Group dinner for those in town at Home Delivery
We ended up with quite the group at Home Delivery Pizza in Bellefonte for dinner. Since we knew of so many of our friends and family that were going to be in town early for the wedding, we thought it would be nice to have a group dinner, very casual. We ended up with over 20 people! It was great to make some initial introductions, to give our friends the opportunity to put faces to the names they hear so much about and just get a light intro into the most important people in our lives.
Saturday: Rehearsal day!
For a handful of the girls, the day started with a fantastic little brunch, hosted by my Aunt Mary Ann. We had a nice light meal (pancakes, eggs and fruit!) and relaxed a bit before heading off to nail appointments! Heather, Maddie, Valerie and I went up to Regal Nails in Wal-mart for relaxing pedicures and just some chill girl time. We enjoyed each others company and the time to relax immensely.
Around noon we met up with a handful of the Groomsmen/friends to set up some things at the reception venue. It went so quickly and smooth that we were out ahead of schedule and Heather, Adam's sister, and I had time to stop and pick up a bottle of wine! We each enjoyed a glass as we relaxed (and waited out a nasty storm) and got ready for the rehearsal dinner.
The rehearsal went extremely smoothly and Pastor Tom and Rev. Uncle Jeff were great! We were out of there in no time and heading to Dinner at the Elks in Bellefonte!
Dinner really turned out fantastic as we had a great group of our closest family and friends share a wonderful meal with us. My Uncle Dick catered the event and people absolutely raved about how fantastic the food was!
After dinner and a few last minute details/fixes, a small group of us gathered on the deck at Jamie's for a relaxing last couple of hours before the big day!
Sunday: Wedding Day!
Up bright and early, I was a the hair salon at 7:15 am to get my hair done! Valerie was there bright and early with me, and Jess followed shortly after with some fabulous coffee and sweet breakfast treats! Slowly the girls trickled in as the morning went on and soon enough we were all curled, pinned and sprayed down!
Valerie's Husband, Nick, and Mother-In-Law Kim prepared an amazing lunch for us, as well as Kim welcoming us into her beautiful home. The food was fantastic and the desserts just delicious! It was the perfect setting for some food, relaxing and mentally preparing for the next few hours!
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| Matron of Honor, Valerie Montgomery Lacing up the back of my dress. |
The ceremony went smoothly especially with Junior Groomsman Noah Mulfinger, our 16-month old newphew! His only fussing was because he was ready to GO! He walked down the aisle with his mom, Matron of Honor Becky Mulfinger (my sister-in-law) and then sat on the step up front for the majority of the ceremony! Check out these adorable pictures of him:
Before I knew it, we were kissing and heading back down the aisle! I had a HUSBAND! We hurried out of sight so that the guests would head off to the reception so we could get through pictures as quickly as possible.
The bridal party then met up at Spring Creek Park for our group shots. Pictures at the park went super smooth as well and before too long we sent the bridal party off to the reception to sit for a few minutes while we finished up with just Adam and I. Valerie stuck around just to help out, carry our things, and observe. What I didn't know while it was happening, Valerie was on her iPhone, watching the radar of a very strong thunderstorm that was making its way into the area. She gave Jan a nod and he wrapped up and we got into our cars just as the rain hit! Timing could not have been better, but we had an awesome 'weather-woman' on our team!After a quick breather, we were introduced to our reception guests. (Thanks to the fabulous Sarah for catching it on video! Check it out here) The evening went so smoothly and everyone had a great time, and for that I have to thank our Reception wedding planner, April Judy of April Judy Events! She kept us to our timeline, made sure we got to the things we wanted to, parent dances, cake cutting, garter toss, etc. Before we knew it people started to gradually say their goodbyes and just a few people were left dancing to the final few songs.
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| Mr. & Mrs!!! |
I feel so overwhelmed with joy and happiness thinking about the magic that day had. I could not have imagined it any differently. We were surrounded by love and support, and I would not have asked for any different!
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