Wedding Preparations




Posted by ann-a44   (84 ) on Jan-02-08 at 13:12:54 PST    
Supper is finished. DH is mopping kitchen. I just bought a cake/cookie stand for the wedding reception, and something to make everyone laugh. But it must wait until later.

I have to quit shopping for this couple! When I do have a live daughter get married, I might as well be prepared to mortgage what's left of my future. And when Elise and Todd have their baby -- well, I will truly go WILD!!

I should have said, "their first baby!" No, she's not pregnant. But I'm so impatient, I think they'll have a honeymoon baby.

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-01-08 at 17:07:48 PST    
Wedding plans -- I'm working on the storyboard now. We will have a "slide show" of the happy couple in childhood, etc. Standard photos, with maybe some surprises. My 20" (approx) MA Scarlett O'Hara is threatening to have a hissy fit if she can't be in the wedding -- and nobody can throw a hissy like Miss Scarlett! Fiddle-dee-dee!

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-03-08 at 13:34:57 PST    
Okay, yesterday I ran across a reference to the song Wedding of the Painted Doll. I've found some info on it, including the instrumental version, but so far I can't find the words. Anybody know of it?

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-03-08 at 21:14:56 PST    
You know, I think this kid {Little E} can hold an oboe. I happen to have one just the right size. She can play at the wedding. I also have a violin-playing doll that would fit in this one's pocket.
Posted by debbiegray6   (404 ) on Feb-04-08 at 07:53:34 PST    
Well iam off to pack wedding box BBL debg

Well iam going to hop off to the post offices . Anne the box is coming. debg
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-04-08 at 10:18:54 PST    
Debg, I am so excited.

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-07-08 at 11:27:56 PST    
THIS bridal couple is going to have lots of moms, but we are short on men. Maybe the fathers are out working overtime to pay for the festivities?

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 06:41:52 PST    
Debg, my brain may be going, but did I say that my box of wedding goodies arrived yesterday? I am SO EXCITED!!! The cake is amazing -- even more so than the pictures. I couldn't imagine how you were going to make a wedding cake. And the monogrammed wine glasses -- where on earth do you find this stuff?? The album also -- I'm hoping I can print some of the pictures small enough to go in there.

As soon as I can, I'm going to put Todd in the hottie boxers and get a picture. He's going to look so cute! Since the wedding is next week, you might need to get started on the PG tummy! Everything in the box was beautiful, including the lovely dresses for my big baby. She's not here yet, but she's only coming from Alabama, so I hope it won't take long.
Posted by deet100_1   (209 ) on Feb-08-08 at 06:43:58 PST    
Ann, what does PG tummy mean? Is the bride pregnant? Lind B
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 06:45:54 PST    
Oh, no, certainly not pregnant. But we're pretty sure the happy couple will have a "honeymoon baby." And I decreed some time back that dolls only gestate for three months, so we should have a baby on here before the summer!

DH was so funny -- when he brought in the latest box of wedding stuff from the PO, he said, "And as soon as they're married, I guess they'll have a baby, and you'll be getting baby stuff from all over the place!"

Linda B, debg is planning to make a PG tummy for Elise. Don't ask me how! If that girl thinks of something, she'll figure out a way to make it! I'll have to borrow Francie's picture of the doll giving birth, I guess. But first, the WEDDING! It is over the top.

I'm working on the "slide show" of the couple from childhood onward. I'll post it next week too. It'll just be a series of pictures, mostly captured from somewhere else.

Posted by deet100_1   (209 ) on Feb-08-08 at 06:58:11 PST    
Ann I'll call the Salisbury post and maybe the Charlotte observer, expect a visit from a reporter this weekend!
Linda B
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 07:00:14 PST    
My mom is (seriously!) calling the TV stations closest to us. They do feature stories on people with hobbies, etc., and she thinks a doll wedding might make the cut!

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 08:08:31 PST    
Elise's bouquet arrived from Ila! It is so beautiful -- burgundy roses, pearl accents, white tulle and white ribbons. Also a pearl necklace, and Valentines for the dollies to share. I have made wonderful friends on this board!
Thanks, Ila. Pictures will be posted soon.
Anne
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 09:41:37 PST    
Uh, Oh, this could be trouble in paradise
HAH! That stuck-up little Elise Alexander had the nerve to call and ask if she could use my silver tea service for her wedding! Is she crazy? I intend to have that hunk-y Todd for myself. AHAHAHAHAAAAA!
Posted by decokay721   (243 ) on Feb-08-08 at 17:01:41 PST    
I wanted to show the Balalaka(sp)? I found at Salvation Army. it's a music box that plays Lara's Theme. But it makes a perfect doll size instrument. Lisa
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 17:12:38 PST    
Lisa, that balalaika (also sp?) is so beautiful. I can't remember who that doll in the white dress is, but she needs to come to the wedding and play with my violin doll and Shannon's flute doll. We'll have a chamber ensemble!

(Don't tell anybody, but her picture can come if she can't make it...)
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 17:15:03 PST    
First the camera wouldn't work, then I thought I had lost Todd! He was hiding under a Christmas throw so Cruella couldn't find him. He was afraid Elise would get mad with him, and he wants to be a good dolly hubby.
He said, "My mama raised me right. But don't make her mad. She's a feisty little thing."

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 17:49:29 PST    


Miss Elise Constance Alexander
daughter of Madame Alexander
and
Mr. Todd Franklin Gray
son of Debg

Request the honour of your presence
at their Valentine wedding
on Friday, February 15, 2008
about 8 p.m. EST

Reception immediately following ceremony
On Anne's kitchen table


Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 17:51:49 PST    
Somebody should have told me how much work it is to stage these little stories. This may be my only one!!
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-08-08 at 18:05:02 PST    
So we'll have a good crowd for the big event. Now I just have to come through with the festivities. Got a bridal bouquet and pearl necklace today from Auntie Ila in ND, to go with the coverlet and pillows and trousseau and wine goblets and...and...and...

This started out seeming like playing, but now it's more like work! LOL
Posted by decokay721   (243 ) on Feb-08-08 at 18:12:16 PST    
Anne, Just have fun with it... we don't expect it to be ready for prime time. I know you and the girls do a great job. Anyway, it's going to go down in DC history! Lisa

Posted by debbiegray6   (404 ) on Feb-08-08 at 20:57:20 PST    
I printed my invitation, i am the mother of the groom LOL debg

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-09-08 at 19:15:53 PST    
Jack is giving the bride in marriage and standing with Todd as best man. Unfortunately, he flew in from Dublin on Aer Lingus, and they lost his luggage.
(That's Dublin, GA, of course)

I'd better pack it in for tonight. I sure have enjoyed this. Thanks to everyone for playing wedding with me. The best is yet to be!
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-10-08 at 06:09:30 PST    
Hi, Mary r, so glad you and your dolls will be here. I think I better order another platter of hors d'oeuvre for the reception. This will be amazing.

"Church bells ringing, bringing all the little dollies, from the follies, with their painted cheeks..."

Looks like everyone is coming!

My mom is calling the nearest TV station to see if they want to cover the wedding. Shoot!
Posted by dolls50265   (498 ) on Feb-10-08 at 08:53:55 PST    
Dancing.....did I hear dancing????? :o) Is it okay if my dance group shows up for the wedding? We can do our MC Hammer hip-hop routine and the little bit of what we've learned of our next dance...ROFLOL

It's cold here...currently a temp of 0 with a high of 3 predicted...*sigh*...will winter ever end. At least it's not snowing.

Hubby informed me this a.m. that the Dow Jones Industrial website is reporting a seller revolt on Ebay. Ebay seems to be biting the hand that feeds them.

Time to get my day started....Hugs, Colleen
Posted by debbiegray6   (404 ) on Feb-10-08 at 09:26:15 PST    
Colleen your on as the mother of the groom i say yes!! And if you don't mind i'll join in LOL debg
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-10-08 at 14:45:09 PST    
Mary r, sorry I wasn't here when Riley and friends came by to offer their musical talent for the wedding. Yes! We are taking all musicians, singers, etc. And Dancing! Colleen, bring'em on! I can't imagine anything better amongst all the high-toned classical musicians than a MC Hammer hip-hop number. Debg, dance the night away. And those line-dancing pups can introduce the bride and groom at the reception.

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:17:18 PST    
Linda B, I loved your story, a whole plane load of dolly friends coming to town. May need to fry some chicken for the girls coming from those Nawthun states.
Posted by anxozinus   (277 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:18:15 PST    
Anne:Couldn;t you have one of those pork pickins?Rooth

Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:19:42 PST    
A pig pickin! Perfect. I'll get right to work. I haven't been to one of those in about five years. But it was mighty good. That crowd ate an entire pig.

Posted by debbiegray6   (404 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:21:23 PST    
Anne, Danny said stay away from his pig. debg
Posted by anxozinus   (277 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:21:33 PST    
Anne:I saw a pig on DC recently I believe..looked good enough to eat.Rooth
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:23:15 PST    
Oh, Debg, I am covered with shame! I never thought that the little brother of the groom now has a pet pig. Maybe we'll go back to the fried chicken plan. Rooth, we can't eat that one, no matter how good it looks. Can't break Danny's little wooden heart.
Posted by decokay721   (243 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:26:00 PST    
Debg, as a farm boy, Danny is just gonna have to learn about the cycle of life. lol. Anne he's got chickens too! Lisa
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:43:18 PST    
Lisa, what an honor! Jeanb needs to be Elise's godmother, because the poor girl would have had to spend her life in a wedding gown without jeanb! But everyone who's coming to the wedding gets to be an aunt. And eat Virtual Fried Chicken.
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-10-08 at 18:49:00 PST    
Well, if Todd went to Notre Dame, wait till her sees the pastor we rounded up:
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-10-08 at 19:02:44 PST    
We found out yesterday that Jack (Target)'s clothes fit Todd. Barely.
Jack, of course, was not too happy about it...
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-11-08 at 10:52:24 PST    
I am, E, and tearing out what hair I have left! Oh, but there's good news too. No, I didn't save a bundle on my car insurance, but I got TWO PACKAGES TODAY!! Lisa, thanks for the Just Married sign, the bear, the picture frame, the Valentine, and anything else I forgot. It is all SO cute. And yes, I think I'm having more fun with this wedding than anyone else.

I was doing fine until this latest camera/computer interface, or lack thereof. This too shall pass. But I still have wedding pictures to take!

Posted by nmsept   (806 ) on Feb-11-08 at 10:54:08 PST    
I have a ton of friends and family all excited about this wedding! LOL E

My that groom to be is a BIG GUY! E
Posted by ann-a44   (86 ) on Feb-11-08 at 10:56:47 PST    
Oh, me too, E. My mom is calling the TV station. They might need a Valentine feature, who knows? This would have the distinct advantage of being different. Plus, at this point, I have wedding items given from about five or six states, plus Marian has done some codes for me to post the inviation on the Furby, Barbie, and Toy boards. We may so many visitors that we crash eBay! Ah, the power of dolls and their mommy.
Posted by nmsept   (806 ) on Feb-11-08 at 10:58:26 PST    
That is so wonderful. An ebay doll wedding! Let's call Oprah?

DH wants to know if the bride is going to smoosh cake in the grooms face followed by a fight between both families. Guys are so silly when it comes to playing dolls!

Have they picked out their wedding music? What song will they dance too? Is there going to be a dad and daddy's little girl dance? E
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:01:57 PST    
Yeah, why can't guys take this as seriously as we do? Nope, no cake-smooshing. Hard to smoosh a hard-surface cake with wooden hearts with the couple's names.

Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:08:38 PST    
Anne....a good southern wedding surely expects to receive a chivaree, right?

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:09:06 PST    
Questions: 1. We don't have a daddy doll. We think he's probably posted to Iraq. He is, of course, a Marine.
2. First dance: The Wedding of the Painted Doll. Music will be posted Friday night, thanks to Marian. I can also post a link to a video, if anyone wants to hear the tune.
3. Music for the ceremony may take longer than the ceremony. I know I'll leave someone out, but Marian is bringing Jared Odell (BW) with his harmonica. Glenda's girls are going to sing, accompanied by Sister Maria at the piano. Lisa's K*R repro is playing balalaika. Somebody else is singing, can't remember who at the moment. Let's see, Mary r's Riley and friends are also making music, and somebody posted another bunch of musicians. Plus we have guitar, oboe, flute and violin soloists. Yikes!
Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:16:18 PST    
Anne...If the bride needs a stand in dad to give her away, "Captain Kangaroo" would be happy to oblige. LOL


Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:18:18 PST    
Ginger, of course a chivaree. But I gotta tell ya, somebody else has to put that on. The MOB will be conked out in her recliner with her high heels kicked off and a stiff shot of Cheerwine in her hand by then!

That's a great idea about the bouquet, Eileen. Ila made the loveliest one you can imagine. Yes, the garter is a perfect fit. Ila also sent a tiny pearl necklace. Todd is going to present it Elise, and he'll tell her how Auntie Ila sent it and it belonged to his great-grandmother, to be given to the first doll in each generation to get married!

Ginger, do you have any idea how much I LOVE Capt. Kangaroo? I wish he were actually here. Anyway, we can post him Friday night. I'll save him with the other wedding pics. We've done some prelims.
Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:23:47 PST    
Anne, I'm afraid he could not get there in time, but you can print out a big cutout. LOL
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:25:12 PST    
Ginger, you're brilliant! I never thought of a cutout. My daughter was tickled over how cute my paper doll looked in pictures. If I fuss over something that doesn't look right, she says, "Mom, these are DOLLS. It's FICTION!" Except she understands that it's real, too.

I never knew Captain K was a Marine. Perfect!!! this just keeps getting better.

I spent the entire morning (I'm serious) answering phone calls from daughters, my mother, and my friends. I think I'd better consider starting the dishwasher, since we've run out of clean forks and the shink (gasp) isn't shiny.
Posted by marian...   (251 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:39:00 PST    
What's a chivaree, please?
Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 11:50:48 PST    
A chivaree is usually set up by male friends of the groom, to send the newly weds off, properly embarrassed. Usually they put the tin cans on the getaway car, with the "hot springs tonight" sign on the back.
In our neck of the woods, they put the bride in a wheelbarrow, and make the groom haul her around the town square. Then they kidnapped the groom, and made him buy them a round of drinks, before taking him to his new bride, where they all chipped in cash to more than make up for the loss of "the rounds"
Usually a noisy party ensues, where the bride and groom quietly slip away, without being "noticed", while the guests "party on".

~~of course, in Texas we do tend to get carried away at the drop of a hat. LOL
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 14:02:29 PST    
I now have an earbug (earworm?) of The Wedding of the Painted Doll going round and round...Here comes the bride, now, look at the little beauty, look at the little cutie...
Look at her smile...it's...her wed..ding day!

I've been trying to outsing it with What a Friend We Have in Jesus, the first song I ever learned to play on the piano, but so far the wedding's winning. This could be very bad.
Posted by marian...   (251 ) on Feb-11-08 at 15:02:32 PST    
Anne..delightful song, isn't it? It's been going around in my head too :O).

Jared is waiting for the wedding...he says that according to Anne's theory, he can be in two (or more) places at once, as dolls do not occupy ordinary time nor ordinary space!



Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 18:38:11 PST    
Evening, everyone, and I can see that the roads, the dirt paths, the skies and even all the navigable rivers between here and...EVERYWHERE...are full of wedding guests. Jared has it right -- plenty of room because dolls are not bound by ordinary time OR space.
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 18:38:52 PST    
Hi, jeanb, Linda B, Lisa B, glenda B and oh yes, Debg! lol
Posted by jeanb2033   (121 ) on Feb-11-08 at 18:48:40 PST    
Hi Ann,... Boy, are you going to have a house full. I can just see your DH if the TV station shows up. Shock and dismay. He would be outnumbered.

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 18:49:12 PST    
Wedding is set to begin at 8 p.m. EST. Marian is archiving and says she'll put it on a web page afterward so nobody misses it.

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:12:06 PST    
Yeah, DH will head for the hills if the TV station actually shows up. And don't worry about the gifts. Todd has Jack's cargo shorts and t-shirt as well as a pair of jeans and a turtleneck we borrowed from a baby doll. Plus the heart-print shorts from his Mommy in Indiana.

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:13:45 PST    
We should have guests from other boards Friday. I posted the invite on Furbies, Barbies and Toys. Might put it on Glass and Beanie Babies. Who knows?



Posted by markieles   (441 )on Feb-11-08 at 19:12:02 PST    
Thank you Ginger. We're leaving tomorrow for Texas. Luv that picture. Did you find it on the internet or is it an old family picture? Neat. I found a picture of my real father's classroom the other day. The girls had the bobs and big side bows just like the BW's.

Glenda

Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:17:33 PST    
He/she! So glad that you survived! LOL

Glenda, that was Moms picture. The school was very proud to have a Kid Wagon to help the kids get to school during bad weather. Some had great distances to walk, if they didn't have a horse or mule.

Anne, since you are going to be overrun with wedding guests, I have asked cousin Earl to bring his motor home, and park it in your driveway, to accomodate some of your guests. I'm enclosing a picture.
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:39:21 PST    
Hi, Lisa, where ya been? I got one response on the Furby board, I think from a guy. He said, Honeymoon on the sofa, I suppose?" I decided to come back over here.

Posted by decokay721   (243 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:40:34 PST    
My nephew walked in when I was making the Just Married sign to send to Anne, He asked me who was getting married. It was just too bazare to explain, so I just told him it's a long story, but It's for a freind in GA. lol I have to remind myself that there is a whole lot of people who would concider most of us certifiable! lol But BBBBBbbLLLLLLLLtz! (raspberry) to them. Lisa
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:40:40 PST    
ROTFLOLOL! Just what we need! Since they cut down all our trees, the entire community and all the traffic on the state highway out front can admire our new housing. Can't wait!
Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:41:05 PST    
Anne...the Furby and Beanie boards are pretty rough company. LOL
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:42:17 PST    
I'm goin' crazy, don't you wanna come along?
I'm goin' crazy, just a-singin' this song.

Posted by jeanb2033   (121 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:42:48 PST    
OH, Ginger...Just my kind of motorhome, Is is for sale ? LOL Cute. JB
Posted by markieles   (441 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:42:55 PST    
Ginger- are you taking reservations? I would like to sign up. Glenda
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:43:10 PST    
Ginger, I thought they might be. But I wanted to invite them anyway. If they get rowdy, I'll sic Huckleberry Pie on them.
Posted by decokay721   (243 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:43:14 PST    
LOLOLOL! yeah those beanie's are meanies. And furby's have those nasty beaks !

That is too cool Ginger, I would definatley like to stay there. Lisa
Posted by markieles   (441 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:44:50 PST    
Anne- I don't like that guys attitude. I hope he doesn't show up and ruin the reception. G
Posted by finallyagrandma   (460 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:45:14 PST    

Dibs on the bedroom! I can share but....not with a Fruby or Beanie cause Ginger says they are a rough crowd and I had a horrible time trying to get to Detroit! He/She

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:45:22 PST    
Well, I don't care what you say, I have two unicorn beanies and they are as sweet as can be! One of them has a royal purple velvet coat my sister gave him. But that's it for beanies for me.

I might have made a mistake posting on Furby board. But time will tell. If they get too bad, we'll call out Annemarie's dolls again and show we badder.
Posted by decokay721   (243 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:46:50 PST    
Won't it be interesting to see who shows?

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:47:33 PST    
The guy was probably just being funny. And I doubt he'll show up anyway.

Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:47:34 PST    
Glenda, I think Earl said it would be first come, first served, but he will need a little help financially to help with the expenses involved in upkeep on a fine motor home like his.
One thing, the bathtub keeps falling off the side, when going up the road, so he had to put it indoors while traveling, and noticed that it leaks a little now. But if you hurry and keep putting buckets of water in, it lasts thru a fast bath.
There are even tennis racquets for recreation.
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:49:59 PST    
Tennis racquets? I would have sworn they were bat-smashers.
Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:50:35 PST    
Heres a picture of Earl and his Momma loading the beverages for the guests.
Posted by decokay721   (243 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:51:07 PST    
lol ! Bat smashers.

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:51:09 PST    
Tell Earl I just noticed the gingham check curtains, and they are really top-drawer. I take back the bat-catcher remark.
Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:51:56 PST    
Batsmashers? LOLOL at Anne!
Posted by nmsept   (806 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:52:16 PST    
Hi Ho. E here. What a funny chat rom tonight LOL at all the wedding silliness.

Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:54:20 PST    
E...we are getting a little giddy about this wedding!
Posted by nmsept   (806 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:54:27 PST    
Hi Lisa Loo Where's Debbie Doo? E
Posted by gingersdolls   (2746 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:55:20 PST    
Anne...I'll pass that compliment on to Earl.
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:56:51 PST    
Well, after Friday, the wedding will be but a beautiful memory. I'm afraid I have to go to Wal-Mart tomorrow for a new printer cartridge, because I want to print some of the pictures.

Posted by nmsept   (806 ) on Feb-11-08 at 19:57:10 PST    
Yes Ginger even my DH is getting silly about this wedding. Asked me if the bride is going to smoosh cake in the grooms face! Of course the mother of the bride said no because this will be a classy wedding. E
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-11-08 at 20:00:28 PST    
Big E, I think that cake-smooshing must not be a southern thing. I have a picture of me feeding DH cake at our reception, but even now, it would horrify southern wedding guests if the B&G got cake on each other. Even if the reception was in Earl's motor home.
Posted by jeanb2033   (121 )on Feb-11-08 at 20:06:16 PST    
Ginger, tell Earl I'll take the little room upstairs, Thank-You..

BATSMASHER, ROFLOL !!!
JB
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-12-08 at 12:22:01 PST    
Hi, Marty, sorry I missed you. We are having a great time with this wedding. If the TV station shows up, though, I'm going to be sorry I started it.

When I first saw one of your stories, I thought, that looks like so much fun. I'm going to do a bunch of them. HAAAA! Had no idea of the work involved.

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-13-08 at 13:12:45 PST    
Still working on pictures! I'm going to wish I had Marian at my elbow when the wedding gets under way. Lisa, I'm glad you said it doesn't have to be ready for prime time. I don't think it will be. But some of the pictures are going to make me and Debg cry, I just know...
Posted by owilber   (1123 ) on Feb-13-08 at 15:01:18 PST    
I got my dollies ready to take pictures for the wedding and my Batteries were dead in the camera.. I am charging them now. Wanted to get the pics ready this afternoon though.

Miss REvlon demanded that I reset her hair as it was a mess. SO she is sitting getting it dried right now. Will try to get pics later tonite. Mary r

Posted by finallyagrandma   (459 ) on Feb-13-08 at 15:37:08 PST    
Here are the ingredients for a Roy Rogers for the guys coming to the wedding:
Roy Rogers

6-8 oz cola
1/4 oz grenadine
maraschino cherry for garnish
PREPARATION:
Pour the ingredients into a collins glass filled with ice.
Stir well.
Garnish with the maraschino cherry.

Here comes He/She who loves Roy Rogers and Shirley Temples drinks.

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-14-08 at 07:55:53 PST    
Oh, I can't wait, Debg. Seems I have some more photography to do, too. When the appointed hour arrives, though, I'm going with what I've got! After all, some wedding photographers take WEEKS to get the pictures back to the couple. I'll try to be more timely here.
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-14-08 at 18:49:10 PST    
I will be here at the computer all day tomorrow lining up the photography for tomorrow night. Would you believe that I'm nervous? By sending me the groom, Debg kicked off something bigger than I ever expected. I am having SO MUCH FUN!

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-14-08 at 19:22:26 PST    
Oh, I couldn't remember who had Dorothy Blanche! Tell her to hitch a ride on Ginger's Kid Wagon and come on over. I'm trying to figure out how to attach the oboe to my Thirstee Walker's hands. I may have to use poster-tak stuff. I have to make sure it won't stain the doll or the oboe, which is a birthday gift for my best friend.

I want the attachment for the oboe to be as unobtrusive as possible. Although considering the human fingers and wrists that are finding their way into the wedding pictures, a ribbon holding an oboe wouldn't be bad at all.

Ila put extra ribbons on Elise's bouquet so we could tie it on. Helped a lot. I have to take more pictures! I have to organize the ones I have! I think I'll stay up all night!

Posted by decokay721   (243 ) on Feb-15-08 at 05:46:16 PST    


Good Morning!! Today is the Day!

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 07:14:12 PST    
Morning, all. This wedding thing is starting to shake my nerves and rattle my brain! I'm going to be lining things up off and on all day. Then out to dinner with DH, then The Appointed Hour will have arrived.

Lisa, love the wedding bells greeting. The bride and groom seem to be calm, although I will admit that they have a glassy-eyed look to them! LOL
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 07:37:39 PST    
Cindy, I think Hope may have arrived yesterday, but we were out of town and didn't get to check the PO Box until after closing time. There was a package notification in the box. DH should be headed that way very shortly. So she will be here for the wedding! I think maybe she'll serve the punch...
Posted by ongabrielswing   (600) on Feb-15-08 at 07:41:05 PST    
Anne, Oh good..I sent her priority only cuz of the wedding..regular mail will be cheaper..She loves punch! smile..cindy
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 07:43:08 PST    
I have a silver bowl from a chip-n-dip set that's just the right size. But I only have one play-size table, so hope may have to stand on a box! But she won't mind.
Posted by owilber   (1123 ) on Feb-15-08 at 07:45:24 PST    
Anne, i am sure you can improvise something for Hope to use. And she won't mind a bit.
I was telling my husband about the "Wedding" and then I said "of course, its all pretend". LOL. He said, "Really". I am pretty sure he thinks that I have lost my mind. Mary r
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 07:47:15 PST    
LOL@DH. I took Grandma Lizzie to Red Hats last night, and she was the hit of the show. But when I told hubby I was taking my Red Hat doll, he said, "I thought you did a makeover on her?" He never "got" that the makeover wasn't real. He doesn't understand any of this, but he also doesn't mind.
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 08:49:26 PST    
Hey, debg, it's the big day! Our little boy and girl are all grown up now. I've thought of dozens more pics I need, but I may not get them all.

Hope arrived, and also the wedding gift from Colleen.

Off to take more pictures. DH is so funny -- we were going out for a belated candlelight dinner tonight, but he said we can wait until tomorrow night because of "whatever it is you've got going on now!"

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 10:51:50 PST    
Hi, Big E and Medium D! lol Getting ready to post the pics of Hope meeting Elise. Then off to dress the bride. Just got the groom all squared away. I finally found a stand big enough to hold him. Had to swipe it from Aunt Lilyana, who flew in from NYC. She's not too happy about lying around right now.

That's all the pictures for now. Anne needs a nap! And someone else needs to have a chance at the board.
Posted by dolls50265   (500 ) on Feb-15-08 at 11:31:55 PST    
Anne: The picture I sent the wedding couple is of a young Madame Alexander (before she birthed Elise). :o)

Hugs, Colleen
Posted by debbiegray6   (405 ) on Feb-15-08 at 12:10:22 PST    
Flower delivery for Gray wedding. debg
Posted by nmsept   (810 ) on Feb-15-08 at 12:14:02 PST    
LOL debg - my youngest is so confused. Told him he couldnt use computer because I was going to a wedding. DOesnt understand if Im going out to a wedding why he cant use the cmputer. Hard to explain abstract to someone with Autism. ANyway my pic story saved the day. Now he gets it. E
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 12:22:46 PST    
Wowsers! This is more than a learning experience, it's a nervous breakdown! I need to take and upload two more pictures, and then the wedding can begin. My house will never recover. dolls, dolls, everywhere.

Hey, debg, thanks for the lovely flowers. I only have to film the crowd, Baby Little E with her oboe, and the happy couple's first dance. Then I think I'll be through!!!!!!!!

Except for posting tonight.

Maybe more pictures next week. I had planned some pics of Elise in childhood, some other doll pics. But I'm already in over my head. No honeymoon pics until they get home!!
Posted by nmsept   (810 ) on Feb-15-08 at 12:57:47 PST    
How much longer Charming? We'be been waiting for hours! CC=The wedding party is with the photographer. These things take time! We want to have beautiful memories. Yes says Miss Horsman - remember Dolly Jolly Holiday. That was worth waiting for!!
E
Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 13:14:04 PST    
Okay, all is ready for the appointed hour. I make one solemn promise -- honeymoon pictures definitely MUST WAIT. If I have to take or upload another picture today, my brain will explode. Might anyway!

I want to thank everyone on this board and others who have been so excited about this big event, and who have sent things to the happy couple. I would never have attempted to learn what I've learned since Christmas if Debg hadn't sent me her beloved son Todd to propose to my dear Elise.

BTW, Elise's middle name is my mom's, and Todd's is my dad's. I love the idea of using family names. You all have taught me that dolls serve the purpose, among many others, of helping us honor precious memories.

Posted by ann-a44   (87 ) on Feb-15-08 at 14:03:28 PST    
Poor hubby, he invited me for a Valentine's dinner over a week ago, and I had Red Hats last night, and I really thought we could just go to dinner early and I'd get back in plenty of time for the wedding. But you're right, I wouldn't have enjoyed it. I'm serious about the house. There are dolls and props EVERYWHERE!!
Posted by cdffyr02   (509 ) on Feb-15-08 at 16:01:58 PST    
Happy Wedding Day! Meg
Posted by nmsept   (810 ) on Feb-15-08 at 16:05:57 PST    
Hey Anne: I hope you have a kissing photo because Im one of those who likes to clink cutlery on the stemware during the reception! E


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