The Guest List and Invitations

When making the guest list, give your self time to think of everyone that is important to you and your fiance. Also remember that the reception site might limit the number of guests that can attend. On the flip side, you should send out more invitations than what you are really expecting to come.


For my invitations I chose to announce the date through my personalized wedding web page.

My homepage address is http://www.ewedding.com/sites/pokybride08. This web page allows me to post a greeting on the opening page to inform my guests of the wedding plans and provides an online RSVP service. I have full control of the pages that are displayed and can set them as public, private, a mixture of the two, or disable the pages I don't intend to use. I can upload engagement pictures and receive emails when guests leave comments or RSVP.

There are many personalized wedding websites out there that offer a variety of options, much like http://www.eweddings.com/, that may be free or may charge a small monthly fee.

The Location Has Been Set!

I have chosen the Historic Shelton located in Idaho Falls for both the Ceremony and Reception sites.

The Shelton's Reception Packages were just too good to pass up!

All total I will be paying $350 for the Ceremony, and $4750 for the Platinum Reception Package (click for the full list of all the perks!)

The location will include more than just the building for my big day! It includes:

• The Historic Shelton all day with time scheduled for pre-bridal pictures
• Plastic cups and plates for the reception
• 150 personalized colored napkins
• Tables and chairs and the decor for the entire building that match your chosen colors
• Two Servers to assist and cut the cake as well as an event announcer
• Personalized cake knife set
• Wedding cake topper
• Garter
• Guest Book
• Personalized Chamgagne Flutes
• 75 scented candles for wedding favors
• Dance Floor
• 22 inch TV with DVD Player
• Music set up with a personalized song list
• Flowers
• Centerpieces
• Beverage Bar

Tackeling #7: The Dress!

I have successfully chosen my dress! It is from David's Bridal model numer T9466.


David's Bridal won't let me copy and paste their pictures, so I will have to paint you a picture.
My gown is a strapless fitted bodice down to the thigh where the skirt flairs out into tiers of lace. The train is a chapel train, so it isn't too long.

I don't feel that I have done the image justice, so click here to see: My Beautiful Big White Dress!!