Knottie of the Week - thedivav

TysWife2Be · October 2012

1. First Name & Fiance's First Name:

2. Your Birthday & Age and Fiance's Birthday and Age:

3. City Born In?

4. City Live in?

5. Where did you go to college?

6. What was your major?

7. What is your current job?

8. What is your dream job?

9. How did you and your fiance meet?

10. When did you get engaged and how did he do it??

11. When is the Wedding Day?

12. Where is the ceremony and reception?

13. What are your wedding colors?

14. Where are you honeymooning?

15. Favorite wedding vendor so far?

16. Biggest wedding splurge?

17. What is something you wish you could have at the wedding but don't?

18. Another knottie wedding you'd like to attend?

19. Favorite book?

20. Favorite movie?

21. Favorite tv show?

22. Favorite wedding dress designer?

23. Any advice you can give?

24. Anything you wish you could change about your wedding?

25. Share something about yourself!

thedivav · October 2012

omg i am on the hot seat lol

thanks

brb

thedivav · October 2012

1. First Name & Fiance's First Name:

R. Vonetta & William

2. Your Birthday & Age and Fiance's Birthday and Age:

June 9, 39 & August 19, 41

3. City Born In?

CHICAGO BABY!!!!!! FI – Miami

4. City Live in?

Baltimore- Me FI – PG County

5. Where did you go to college?

TUSKEGEE U

6. What was your major?

Construction Management

7. What is your current job?

Unemployed FI got some gov’ment job….

8. What is your dream job?

It used to be to be senior project manager in construction… but now I don’t know any more

9. How did you and your fiancé meet?

We met at Tuskegee when we were undergrads… you know back when dino’s roamed the earth lol

10. When did you get engaged and how did he do it??

In Jan 2012 we just agreed to get married I guess when I get my ring I get the proposal…

11. When is the Wedding Day?

April 5, 2014

12. Where is the ceremony and reception?

Tuskegee U, we will have a party back in MD after the wedding

13. What are your wedding colors?

Grape, Silver, and Peony

14. Where are you honeymooning?

I think Hilton Head

15. Favorite wedding vendor so far?

I don’t have one yet

16. Biggest wedding splurge?

The Photo booth I want

17. What is something you wish you could have at the wedding but don't? my father at the wedding L

18. Another knottie wedding you'd like to attend?

I wish I could have attended Cha’s and I want to attend Football wife’s I know I would laugh and giggle the whole day

19. Favorite book?

HARRY POTTER yeah I am one of them

20. Favorite movie?

School Daze & The Color Purple

21. Favorite tv show?

Big Bang Theory

22. Favorite wedding dress designer?

VERA omg I love her dresses

23. Any advice you can give?

Don’t sweat the small stuff and Live life to its fullest

24. Anything you wish you could change about your wedding?

That my dad, and grandmothers could be here to see it

25. Share something about yourself!

I sew and do crafts in my spare time, I am very active in the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of Isis… if you’re my friend on fb you will see the white dresses I sew…NO I am not making my own wedding dress I am not that crazy lol I am a smart ass and really sarcastic… and I miss my dad something terrible…. Other than that feel free to ask me any thing lol

[Deleted User] · October 2012

between the R. Vonetta and PG county, you have the makings of pefect hinctiness m'darlin. lol! love that!

harry potter - {whisperyells} you go to the conventions n' all lat?

'mma tell you what I just told Ray, baltimore ain't nothin but a 4 hour road trip. have gown, will travel is alls i'm saying.

I know you must still be dealing with feelings about your dad, likely always. As you approach your wedding day I hope it will comfort you to know that he and nana absolutely will be with you. You're gonna make a gorgeous bride!!

ercch, stop the car - color purple? gggalll - we here <<< />>>> and when I seed you miss celie, I know dey is a Gawd-uh. DEAD!

Hi V! {wavey}

thedivav · October 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_knottie-of-the-week-thedivav?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:29e5befc-aac6-431b-92d9-22ce0352734fPost:538c20f9-90b5-4276-b09c-d17f6fa0e2c7">Re: Knottie of the Week - thedivav</a>:
[QUOTE]between the R. Vonetta and PG county, you have the makings of pefect hinctiness m'darlin. lol! love that! harry potter - {whisperyells} you go to the conventions n' all lat? 'mma tell you what I just told Ray, baltimore ain't nothin but a 4 hour road trip. have gown, will travel is alls i'm saying. I know you must still be dealing with feelings about your dad, likely always. As you approach your wedding day I hope it will comfort you to know that he and nana absolutely will be with you. You're gonna make a gorgeous bride!! ercch, stop the car - color purple? gggalll - we here <<< /> />>> and when I seed you miss celie, I know dey is a Gawd-uh. DEAD! Hi V! {wavey}
Posted by sultryzulu[/QUOTE]<div>
Sultry you got me dying over here lol Waves :) <div>no i dont go to conventions for HP i just read the books and watch the movies and pin geeky stuff on pintrest lol </div></div><div>
</div><div>thanks Hon *in my bmore accent* </div><div>we will have to meet next time i am in NJ :) </div><div>
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footballwife77 · October 2012

1. First Name & Fiance's First Name:

R. Vonetta & William

9. How did you and your fiancé meet?

We met at Tuskegee when we were undergrads… you know back when dino’s roamed the earth lol

14. Where are you honeymooning?

I think Hilton Head

18. Another knottie wedding you'd like to attend?

I wish I could have attended Cha’s and I want to attend Football wife’s I know I would laugh and giggle the whole day

25. Share something about yourself!

I sew and do crafts in my spare time, I am very active in the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of Isis…

Hiiiii Vonetta!!!! so..... you guys been together for like, a bazillion years . Hilton head island is my FAVORITE.PLACE.EVER. so so so so so beautiful and laid back. I got something you can make for me I remember your father passing, but how SPECIAL it is that he atleast got to see your dress!!! You ever watch them "medium" shows like "long island medium". I believe. And I believe his spirit will be there with you even though physically he cannot. Nice getting to know you better!!! What is the Eastern Star/daughter of Isis and do you guys have children? planning on children? I noticed you didn't mention your step mom..... tee heheehehehee

thedivav · October 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_knottie-of-the-week-thedivav?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:29e5befc-aac6-431b-92d9-22ce0352734fPost:3e735b3b-ae2e-431d-98ed-4f97a951fac0">Re: Knottie of the Week - thedivav</a>:
[QUOTE]1. First Name & Fiance's First Name: R. Vonetta & William 9. How did you and your fiancé meet? We met at Tuskegee when we were undergrads… you know back when dino’s roamed the earth lol 14. Where are you honeymooning? I think Hilton Head 18. Another knottie wedding you'd like to attend? I wish I could have attended Cha’s and I want to attend Football wife’s I know I would laugh and giggle the whole day 25. Share something about yourself! I sew and do crafts in my spare time, I am very active in the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of Isis… Hiiiii Vonetta!!!! so..... you guys been together for like, a bazillion years . Hilton head island is my FAVORITE.PLACE.EVER. so so so so so beautiful and laid back. I got something you can make for me :) :) :) I remember your father passing, but how SPECIAL it is that he atleast got to see your dress!!! You ever watch them "medium" shows like "long island medium". I believe. And I believe his spirit will be there with you even though physically he cannot. Nice getting to know you better!!! <strong>What is the Eastern Star/daughter of Isis and do you guys have children? planning on children? I noticed you didn't mention your step mom..... tee heheehehehee</strong>
Posted by footballwife77[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>lol what can i say about my dad's widow?! lol </div><div>No we dont have any kids i have a dog named Bear though lol me and my brother share him</div><div>we are on the fence about kids we aint young... lol </div><div>
</div><div>The Order of the Eastern Star *OES* is like a female mason</div><div>Daughters of Isis is like a female shriner </div><div>
</div><div>thats the quick and simple answer if you want more info inbox me :) </div><div>
</div><div>we have known each other since 96 </div><div>we have been dating since 2001 but that was long distance.... </div><div>so yeah we have been together a long time lol we are best of friends </div><div>

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MissusD1116 · October 2012

Awww V!!! You are crazy girl! Glad to get to know you better!

CaseynMike · October 2012

Vonetta!! Nice to get to know you better!

Soooo you like Harry Potter huh....I have never watched a show or read a book EVER!!

School Daze is one of my fave movies (I don't want to be alone tonight!) I got caught singing that after we went to the movies...I was only 8 lol

Thanks for all the construction help!! I appreciate it!

Thanks for sharing with us!

thedivav · October 2012

CaseynMike no problem happy to help... its what i do

Harry Potter is the bomb but if you dont like Sci-Fi and stuff like that you might not like Harry lol

MissusD1116 lol yes i am a bit touched lol

MrsBad13 · October 2012

Nice to meet ya Ms. V. Im like Casey..I have never seen HP or read the book. I love your story..you are too funny !

fancywright2 · October 2012

Hey fellow April bride!

Nice to get to know you better...even though you went to Tuskegee, lol! I went to Alabama State

We'll be playing in our nice new stadium this Turkey Day. Are you guys going to the game?

island07b2b · October 2012

Harry Potter and the Big Bang Theory?! Gurl we are so HERE. LOL! I will confess to being the first in line at a few on the movies on the day they opened in the US. I dared any little child to get in front of me. Yep. It was that crazy. LOL! I am over it now though.

Vera gowns are gorgeous. Is that your wedding gown designer?

I am sure I missed this but are you getting married in PG or Baltimore or somewhere else?

drmass2013 · October 2012

Nice to get to know you... I've ner got into Harry Potter my bff wants me to go with her to Harry Potter World theme park I think that may be too much for me lol. I love School Daze I just watched it the other night lol

thedivav · October 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_knottie-of-the-week-thedivav?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:29e5befc-aac6-431b-92d9-22ce0352734fPost:544ba611-1d71-4d02-9c8f-99742f8c9277">Re: Knottie of the Week - thedivav</a>:
[QUOTE]Hey fellow April bride! Nice to get to know you better...even though you went to Tuskegee, lol! I went to Alabama State :) We'll be playing in our nice new stadium this Turkey Day. Are you guys going to the game?
Posted by fancywright2[/QUOTE]

<div>living in bmore i dont do the turkey day never have lol yeah i heard yall got a new stadium.... </div><div>
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thedivav · October 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_knottie-of-the-week-thedivav?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:29e5befc-aac6-431b-92d9-22ce0352734fPost:eb7279bc-2c99-4485-b0c6-11e27dc6d713">Re: Knottie of the Week - thedivav</a>:
[QUOTE]Harry Potter and the Big Bang Theory?! Gurl we are so HERE. LOL! I will confess to being the first in line at a few on the movies on the day they opened in the US. I dared any little child to get in front of me. Yep. It was that crazy. LOL! I am over it now though. Vera gowns are gorgeous. Is that your wedding gown designer? I am sure I missed this but are you getting married in PG or Baltimore or somewhere else?
Posted by island07b2b[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>we are getting married in Tuskegee, Al at the unversity </div><div>we are having a party when we get back not sure if it will be in bmore or near pg... i have to see what kind of prices we get on venues...</div><div>
</div><div>we wont be living in pg we will be moving to howard county</div><div>
</div><div>How about when the last movie came out i was there with my ticket i bought online in the back and made a face that no lil kids betta not sit no where near me lol </div><div>Bazinga </div><div>
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nursing2u · October 2012

V.... nice to know more about you..

So I live in maryland.. have lived in PG.. was stationed at Andrews.. Born at PG HOSPITAL... I LOVE LOVE LOVE BIG BANG.. I watch it everyday.. Saturday I had my own lil marathon!!!..

I do love you guys story.. and its good to have more knotties of the mature type(im talkin about age..lol)..

and we are not getting to know you and you are getting married in like 3 months... you're gonna be here with us 2013 knotties!!!!!

CreoleBride30 · October 2012

Vee!!!!!!!!!! So nice to get to know your story! Congrats on making KOTW! Very thoughtful of you to name me as a wedding you would have wanted to go to...so sweet! Yes, Footballwife's wedding will by the bomb.com with a whole bunch of humor on the side! LOL!!!!!

Tell me more about your sewing please. I like to sew small things like baby stuff but don't have alot of time for it. When did you start sewing? What got you interested in it?

Love your advice...It's words to live by.

what kind of dog do you (and brother) have?

Cha

thedivav · October 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_knottie-of-the-week-thedivav?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:29e5befc-aac6-431b-92d9-22ce0352734fPost:c50d9a0f-d990-4441-b5cb-a4b58aae9cfb">Re: Knottie of the Week - thedivav</a>:
[QUOTE]Vee!!!!!!!!!! So nice to get to know your story! Congrats on making KOTW! Very thoughtful of you to name me as a wedding you would have wanted to go to...so sweet! Yes, Footballwife's wedding will by the bomb.com with a whole bunch of humor on the side! LOL!!!!! Tell me more about your sewing please. I like to sew small things like baby stuff but don't have alot of time for it. When did you start sewing? What got you interested in it? Love your advice...It's words to live by. what kind of dog do you (and brother) have? Cha
Posted by CreoleBride30[/QUOTE]

<div>We have an Akita named Bear he looks like a bear in the face </div><div>hes a sweet dog we are his 3rd owner and he is only 3 we have had had him 2 years </div><div>very protective of me </div><div>
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</div><div>i have been sewing since i was 16 my mom taught me </div><div>when i joined OES i started sewing again.... i make mostly clothes for me</div><div>dresses, tops and ball gowns in white that i have to wear </div><div>i got tired of the whites looking like i was 80 not 35 lol </div><div>i also crotchet mostly scarves and blankets </div><div>
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thedivav · October 2012

nursing2u yup i will be here for a while seems like forever lol

thanks we have been through a lot and we are still together

i think i will keep him lol

loves Big Bang Theory... i watch tues nights usually on tbs

oh my other TV Show Love is True Blood..... lol

tirathemrs · October 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_knottie-of-the-week-thedivav?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:29e5befc-aac6-431b-92d9-22ce0352734fPost:538c20f9-90b5-4276-b09c-d17f6fa0e2c7">Re: Knottie of the Week - thedivav</a>:
[QUOTE]between the R. Vonetta and PG county, you have the makings of pefect hinctiness m'darlin. lol! love that! harry potter - {whisperyells} you go to the conventions n' all lat? 'mma tell you what I just told Ray, baltimore ain't nothin but a 4 hour road trip. have gown, will travel is alls i'm saying. I know you must still be dealing with feelings about your dad, likely always. As you approach your wedding day I hope it will comfort you to know that he and nana absolutely will be with you. You're gonna make a gorgeous bride!! ercch, stop the car - color purple? gggalll - <strong>we here <<< />>>> and when I seed you miss celie, I know dey is a Gawd-uh. DEAD!</strong> Hi V! {wavey}
Posted by <strong>sultryzulu</strong>[/QUOTE]

<div>I cant get past this damn post LMBO that damn Sultryzulu got me at work crying laughing...tooo funny...LOL LOL LOL LOL</div><div>
</div><div>But really and seriously im glad to knw a little more about one of my knottie sistahs and i to like a lil Harry Potter sometimes LOL...</div>

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