Introduce Yourself!

Mariah09202008

I don't think we've done this in a while!  Everyone introduce themselves-newbies and lurkers-come out!

Name:
FI's Name:
Wedding date:
Pets?:
Occupation:
Fun Fact About Yourself:
Wedding details you'd like to share:
Dream Vacation:

balfour00

Name: Brandi
FI's Name: Rick
Wedding date: October 8, 2010
Pets?: Conor Dog.  3 yr old adorable mutt
Occupation: Account Supervisor for a New Product Development Agency
Fun Fact About Yourself: I'm training to run my first Marathon.  It's on April 11 here in Big D.  Sop nervous!
Wedding details you'd like to share: Got all the big checks out of the way.  We're getting married at the Filter Building. Simple with an antique flair
Dream Vacation: 2 weeks abroad.  France, Italy, Croatia

Can't wait to learn more about all the girls on here.  You guys have already given such good advice!

ewinkler1977

Name: Elizabeth
FI's Trevor
Wedding date: Feb 20, 2010
Pets 1 cat Kiki
Occupation: Elemantary Art Teacher
Fun Fact About Yourself:  I have a twin sister
Wedding details you'd like to share: Got married at Winfrey Point.  haha not sure what else.  Hmm I decided to use potted plants as centerpieces because I wanted a more green friendly wedding. 
Dream Vacation: France to go see the Louvre.

Ahrbear7

Name: Ahren
FI's Name: Matt
Wedding date: October 8th, 2010 (yay Brandi)
Pets?: None
Occupation: Software Support for TriMed Technologies
Fun Fact About Yourself: I'm taking cake decorating classes so I can one day start making cakes for parties and events
Wedding details you'd like to share: This wedding planning is not easy. I still need to find the caterer, florist and the bridesmaid dresses and I feel like I'm running out of time!
Dream Vacation: anywhere warm on a beach with a drink in my hand

This is so great to get to know all of you!

cfibelkorn

Name: Chelsea
FI's Name: Travis
Wedding date: 11/19/2010
Pets: 1 dog (Oliver) 2 cats (Kingston and Mozart)
Occupation: Paralegal
Fun Fact About Yourself: I think I am one of the only girls who hates shopping
Wedding details you'd like to share: My wedding is like 9 more months away and I am done with everything haha
Dream Vacation: Fiji...on a private beach

fallbride1109

Name:  Stephanie
DH's Name:   Ben
Wedding date:  11/7/09
Pets?:  3 cats. Ugh.
Occupation:  Legal Secretary
Fun Fact About Yourself:  I can't whistle or blow up a balloon.
Wedding details you'd like to share:  Everyone here already knows everything about my wedding! 
Dream Vacation:  I took it already--it was my honeymoon!  9 days in Maui at the Ritz-Carlton.  Now it is our dream to retire there.

melissaandjoel

Name: Melissa
Husband's Name: Joel
Wedding date: April 4, 2009 (almost a year!)
Pets: Q-Tip, 6-yr old male Maltese
Occupation:Credit Officer/Commercial Underwriter
Fun Fact About Yourself: I use to hate working out! But then I got into aerobic classes and really enjoy them, I want to try Hot Yoga next.
Wedding details you'd like to share:Our wedding was at The Colleyville Center and our colors were celery green with a hint of powder pink.
Dream Vacation: Bahamas

seujoanne

Name:  Joanne
FI's Name:   Jeff
Wedding date:  09.17.2010
Pets?:  Two cats - Ty (mine), Millie (his); a dog, Pogo; a horse, Chelsea
Occupation:  HRIS Business Analyst
Fun Fact About Yourself:  I prefer picking up things with my toes than bending over.
Wedding details you'd like to share:  I'm not "into" wedding planning and am very glad that my sister is the best wedding planner EVER!
Dream Vacation:  Spain!  Or just someplace warm and beachy. 

Tiffany618

Name: Tiffany
FI's Name: Mark
Wedding date: May 21, 2010
Pets: Cosmo, 9 year old lab mix
Occupation: Pricing Analyst
Fun Fact About Yourself:  Um.. I drive a new car every 3 days?  (It took me 10 minutes to think of something fun about me...how sad!)
Wedding details you'd like to share: I'm forfeiting floral centerpieces for an ice sculpture because I really think they are just THAT awesome.
Dream Vacation: Oh man... a few weeks in Europe.  Italy, Greece, and Switzerland are my top choices.

P.S.  Melissa- I LOVE hot yoga.

natmo28

Name: Natalie
FI's Name: Albert
Wedding date: September 25, 2010
Pets?: None  
Occupation: medical student
Fun Fact About Yourself: My dream job is to have my own cooking show.  Sometimes I think, "screw medical school. I just want to cook all day."
Wedding details you'd like to share: We're getting married at the Dallas Arboretum.
Dream Vacation: Any place warm and tropical!!

MsLaura31

Name: Laura
FI's Name: Nathan
Wedding date: 6/25/2011 - Why did I pick a date so far away??...
Pets?: Our dog is named Molly. Also, I still claim my parents' 3 dogs; Annabelle, Isabelle, and Dotcom (yeah, my step-father named him that, and I spent 6 months calling the dog "Puppy" in protest.)
Occupation: I sell cartoons to retailers. Seriously.
Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a power shopper. I can scour an entire mall in less than an hour if I'm looking for something specific.
Wedding details you'd like to share: I'm trying to take advantage of my long engagement by DIYing fun details... I wish I could include all the cool ideas I see online! If only I had the budget...
Dream Vacation: A cruise of the Mediterranean....

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Name: Anne
FI's Name: Josh
Wedding date: 11/5/2010
Pets?: Eeyore-Cat, Indy-Dog
Occupation: Sample Coordinator for Nemian Marcus Online
Fun Fact About Yourself: I am left handed.  Only 13% of the population is left handed and people always comment on it when the notice.
Wedding details you'd like to share: Only major check left is cake, and I am in the process of doing taste consultations
Dream Vacation: Western Europe, Australia, Tokoyo

ChocolateDelight

Name: Shiri
FI's Name: Emmanuel
Wedding date: December 4, 1995.  We are renewing our vows for our 15^th wedding anniv.  on Nov 27, 2010
Pets: None at all . . . plan to get a teacup Chihuahua when the kids leave the nest for college in 6 years!!!
Occupation: Attorney
Fun Fact About Yourself:  I love reading, especially romance novels!
Wedding details you'd like to share: I booked a jazz band for our cocktail & dinner.  The band is a surprise for hubby!
Dream Vacation: Take me to Bora Bora or Fuji.

SoonToBeMrsHoz

Name: Kathy
FI's Name: Steve 
Wedding date: 8/14/10
Pets?: No pets
Occupation: Sr Software Engineer
Fun Fact About Yourself: I am former distance runner that had to retire due to knee problems but I still love to run 5Ks when I can
Wedding details you'd like to share: We are having a blend of East meets West and have a Westernized Persian wedding. 
Dream Vacation: to go back to Greece, I haven't been there in years but I take any vacation on a beautiful beach, and we are going back to Hawaii for our honeymoon, yay!

kristinalily

Name: Kristina
FI's Name: Brett
Wedding date:6/26/2010
Pets?: 2 cats - Joy and Niko
Occupation: Job searching
Fun Fact About Yourself: I love storm chasing
Wedding details you'd like to share: Getting married in Kentucky at my 6th great grandfather's house
Dream Vacation:Banff, Canada or any place beautiful with mountains to hike

juliebug1997

Name:  Julie
Husband's Name:  Bill
Wedding Date:  May 9, 2009 (approaching a year too)
Pets:  two cats, Socks and Sally
Occupation:  Latin teacher
Fun Fact About Me:  I sponsor the prom at the HS where I work every year. 
Wedding Details:  We had our ceremony at Christ the King Catholic Church and our reception at Maggiano's Little Italy at North Park.

llc2011

Name: Lauren
FI's Name: Chris
Wedding date: 4/23/11
Pets?: 1 dog, Gypsy a mix between a Chihuahua and a rat terrier (we think, she's from the animal shelter)
Occupation: Operations Analyst
Fun Fact About Yourself: I was once called to come on down on the price is right (back in the Bob Barker days)
Wedding details you'd like to share: I'm enjoying the DIY paper products for the wedding.
Dream Vacation: Back to Europe, but to see more then just London and Paris

amberpro

Name: Amber
FI's Name: Jarrod
Wedding date: June 12, 2010
Pets?: 1 dog (Gibson- like the guitar)
Occupation: 4th grade teacher (reading and writing)
Fun Fact About Yourself: I could win an Olympic medal in loading a dishwasher
Wedding details you'd like to share: I can't wait to eat our cake.  Seriously looking forward to 2 main things about the wedding itself: the cake and wearing my dress (oh yea... and marrying FI, blah, blah, blah)
Dream Vacation: Greece

LLE07

Name: Lauren
FI's Name: Matt
Wedding date: April 9, 2011 (Almost down to a year!)
Pets?: None yet!
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
Fun Fact About Yourself: I am in love with Broadway musicals
Wedding details you'd like to share: I can't wait to do pictures with my photographer! And actually live under the same roof with my FI!
Dream Vacation: It's a tie between Europe and a cruise!

LLE07

kristinalily~I wanted to be a tornado chaser in college, but I didn't want to take all the math courses! 

SarahandAlex2010

Name: Sarah
FI's Name: Alex
Wedding date: Oct 9, 2010
Pets?: None.
Occupation: Assistant
Fun Fact About Yourself: How sad...I cant think of anything!
Wedding details you'd like to share: We are getting married at the Flight Musuem. And our colors are different. They are red with black and white polka dot.
Dream Vacation: Argentina, Europe, Alaska, and Hawaii. I have alot of dreams I want to fulfil!

awilkins78

Name: Alison
FI's Name: Jonathan
Wedding date: 3/5/20100
Pets?: White miniature poodle named Lexie
Occupation: Psychologist
Fun Fact About Yourself: I am trying to become a runner.  Right now I am doing the couch to 5k running plan and I hope to do the Katy Trail 5k in May. 
Wedding details you'd like to share: We are getting married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church but it's proving pretty impossible to find a reception venue that we like and can afford....
Dream Vacation: Beach. Deck chair. Fruity cocktail. Nap. Repeat.

JennandCollin

Name:Jennifer
FI's Name: Collin
Wedding date:6-12-2010
Pets?:a bassett hound named Maddie
Occupation:Kindergarten teacher
Fun Fact About Yourself:I sing in the choir at my church.
Wedding details you'd like to share:Our colors are shades of pink and accents of black and white.  We are getting married at the church I have gone to all my life.  We are waiting to see each other when I walk down the aisle, I am so excited for that moment!  I can't wait to ride away in the Rolls Royce we rented after the ceremony.  At the reception, I can't wait to see FI's cello cake and exit with wedding sparklers! 
Dream Vacation:A week in Hawaii, on Kauai!  And my dream comes true for our honeymoon!  My next dream would be Greece and Italy.

Terriniski

Name: Alana
DH's Name: Jordan
Wedding date: 5/30/09
Pets?: Nope
Occupation: Analyst
Fun Fact About Yourself: My two front teeth are fake (accident playing with my sister when I was young)
Wedding details you'd like to share: Got married in CA, so the only Dallas-centric detail I can rave about is my dress shop.
Dream Vacation: Europe.  (Take DH to places I've been in Scotland, Poland, and Lithuania; go to places he's been in England and Germany; or go somewhere entirely new for the both of us.)

P.S. Alison - I did Couch to 5K last fall and ended up loving it.  Now that it's warm out, I'm switching over to Couch to 10K and giving that a shot.  Good luck with your run in May!!

hols0326

Name: Holly
FI's Name: Chris
Wedding date: 3-26-2011 (it'll be our 5th anniversary...and OMG, a year from Friday!!)
Pets?: Gunner, 3 yr old orange tabby cat
Occupation: Administrative Supervisor (aka babysitter)
Fun Fact About Yourself: I know sign language
Wedding details you'd like to share: We’re getting married at the Old Bedford School. We just booked our photographer & I cannot WAIT to work with them! We’re also making all of our flowers out of paper (i.e. Martha Stewart)…we’ll see how that goes. Luckily I have enough time to book a florist if it doesn’t work out.
Dream Vacation: Oh geez….uhh….everywhere. I want to see it all.

leeann2001

Name: Leeann Prior
FI's Name: Caleb Austin
Wedding date: April 9th, 2010 (17 days!!!!)
Pets?: Dog named Teddy. He's a shitzu/bichon mix
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Fun Fact About Yourself: Originally from Pittsburgh, lived the past 4 years in Chicago and am a newbie Dallas resident!
Wedding details you'd like to share: Colors are grey and yellow!
Dream Vacation: All over Europe for 2 weeks

pinkchikis

Name: Elda
Husband's Name: Enrique
Wedding Date: 1-22-11;but still unsure. (JOP was 1-21-10)
Pets: None
Occupation: Financial Dept. for Dallas County MHMR
Fun Fact About Yourself: I can & love to sing!
Wedding Details You'd Like To Share: Black & White Damask Theme w/hints of Fuchsia.

Dream Vacation: Paris;always been my dream since I was [yayy] high. lol

bethlovesjim

Name: Beth
FI's Name:  Jim
Wedding date: July 2, 2011 (this may change)
Pets?: 1 Dog: Chili Dog & 1 Cat: DrAma
Occupation: Student
Fun Fact About Yourself: I'm trying to learn the banjo,... not working out that well.
Wedding details you'd like to share: We dont have much planned at this point, but our colors are Red and Green, and our wedding will be in Dallas.
Dream Vacation: The DR! beautiful beaches. FI really wants to go to Alaska

serlace

Name:  Lacey
FI's Name: Sergio
Wedding date: 10/23/2010
Pets?: Lola - long haired chihuahua
Occupation: Financial Planner
Fun Fact About Yourself: Hmm... I'm an only child - is that fun?  Just for me, probably.
Wedding details you'd like to share: We are getting married at The Bingham House, our colors are plum and cream with pops of lime.  We're having a candy bar.
Dream Vacation: Nicaragua - FI's mom is from there - I would love to go and visit where she grew up - she has great stories!!

jsauer74

Name: Jen
FI's Name: Kenneth
Wedding date: 9/18/10
Pets?:I have my own personal petting zoo!!! 3 cats- Coco, Patch, Precious; 1 Pound Puppy- Socks; 2 Ferrets- Spike & Sugar (she has a crazy sweet tooth and comes by her name honestly)
Occupation: Accountant
Fun Fact About Yourself: I love to ride motorcycles!
Wedding details you'd like to share: I love fall and we are using pumpkins as our centerpieces..
Dream Vacation: Australia

smileysara2008

Name: Sara
FI's Name: Franklin 
Wedding date: 03/28/2010 (it's so close!)
Pets?: 1 dog, Schroeder.  He's a miniature dachshund and a handful!
Occupation: Right now, Administrative Intern, but I just got a job at a university doing recruiting! 
Fun Fact About Yourself: I am an organizational nut, my entire planner is covered in highlighters (different colors for different events) and notes.  I write down everything!
Wedding details you'd like to share:  We are getting married at a gorgeous B&B with a lovely garden, and I can't wait!!!!!
Dream Vacation:  Our honeymoon!  We're spending 7 days in Barcelona, wee!