Hi!

niknik15

Hello ladies!
I have been lurking over here for a while, but I would like to come out of hiding and introduce myself before I just start writing on everyone's posts. My FI and I finally decided on a cruise out of Galveston for our wedding. I read through the post for newbies and lurkers, and I have to admit it is a daunting amount of information.

A little bit of info about us:
I am a mechanical engineer and my FI is a flight instructor and a soccer coach. We are 23 and 25 and have been together for three years. I look forward to getting to know all of you ladies!

Kayla&Brian412

Hi and Welcome!  We love newbies!!!!

You have stumbled upon a GREAT board with lots of help!  We hope you stick around.  We love to hear about all of your checks!

sld0618

WELCOME!!!!  It's so much fun on here and tons of amazing info!

niknik15

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[QUOTE]Hi and Welcome!  We love newbies!!!! You have stumbled upon a GREAT board with lots of help!  We hope you stick around.  We love to hear about all of your checks! :)
Posted by Kayla&Brian412[/QUOTE]

I have some checks!

The biggie was venue. That was a huge relief to get off my back. We will be having the wedding on the boat right before we set sail out of Galveston.

Next check was the dress. It should be coming in tomorrow and I am really excited about putting it back on.

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And last but not least we had engagement pictures last week. We haven't gotten to see them yet, but she did send me a teaser.

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I can't wait to see the rest. The next big project will be the invitations.

risa1818

Hi and welcome!!

Those are some great checks already!! I love the E-pic..so cute!! Your dress is beautiful too!

Can't wait to hear more about your planning!

breaness

The dress is  beautiful and I love the sneak peak of the engagement photo session! Definitely come back and share the rest when you get them

Welcome to the board!

AKWinterBride

Hi, welcome to the DW boards!!!  You will love it here, everyone is great and there are so many awesome ideas exchanged every day!  Congrats &  welcome!!

mylittlekitty

Welcome, I'm a bit of a newbie too but I love it on here so far and I'm sure you will too!

PS. I LOVE your dress.....It may be because I have the EXACT same dress!! I feel that it's safe to say that we have a great sense of style!

niknik15

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[QUOTE]Welcome, I'm a bit of a newbie too but I love it on here so far and I'm sure you will too! PS. I LOVE your dress.....It may be because I have the EXACT same dress!! I feel that it's safe to say that we have a great sense of style!
Posted by sarahbelle1083[/QUOTE]

Did you get it in ivory and champagne? I absolutely love the contrast of the lace. Right now I'm trying to find jewelry to go with it. Have you started looking at jewelry yet? So far I am liking <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71955825/swan-lake-elegant-double-strand-necklace?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_query=vintage+pearl&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade" target="_blank">this</a> (<--clicky) the best, but I am kind of thinking about adding some lace flowers around the brooch.

kimmykupcakes

Welcome and congratulations!

sparklegirl84

Welcome! A cruise wedding sounds like a blast, I've never been on a cruise. Your dress is beautiful and the e-pic is fab! Happy planning!

mylittlekitty

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Hi! : Did you get it in ivory and champagne? I absolutely love the contrast of the lace. Right now I'm trying to find jewelry to go with it. Have you started looking at jewelry yet? So far I am liking this  (<--clicky) the best, but I am kind of thinking about adding some lace flowers around the brooch.
Posted by niknik15[/QUOTE]


I did get the ivory/champagne! I think that the all white or all ivory really understated all of the details and I wanted a statement. I haven't thought much about jewelry yet, although I have decided against a veil because I don't want the dress to be covered in any way. I'm going for a hair flower instead.

The necklace you've found is super beautiful! I think that I'm going to explore something along that route also.

erin10885

Welcome & congrats! The ladies here are awesome!!

fsujen18

Welcome!!!!  I love having newbies coming out to join us!!!!  Sounds like you've been busy already!  I must say, I LOVE your e-pics!  Very cute!  Look forward to hear all about your planning process!