Doug decided to ask two more groomsmen at the engagement party last week. He approached Alex and Andrew as they were sitting on the sofa during the party.
The both said yes!
Unsuspecting boys:
Then Doug attacks/asks: (Look at their faces!!)
Then pure excitement:
Amazing!
Love and hugs, Lizzie
When I decided to make picture books for all the girls, Doug decided he wanted to do something special for the guys. He decided he wanted to buy them a present to ask them, but he did not want to tell me what it was before he ordered it as he thought I would veto the idea.
I finally persuaded him to tell me what he wanted to buy…luchador masks. My first reaction was to laugh. I actually thought it was a great gift and I think he was a little excited I did not shoot it down.
Some of you might be wondering what a luchador mask is…if you are curious it is a Mexican wrestling mask. He, of course, wanted something related to Cinco de Mayo and has been threatening me for months to wear one as I come down the isle to marry him.
He found some masks he liked online and ordered one for each groomsmen. Then we had to wait for them to arrive and ask the boys.
The first victim was Tom. Tom is Doug’s (awesome) step brother that lives in Tennessee. We either had to wait until Thanksgiving or send him a package. Doug decided to send him a package stuffed with Zapps, the mask and a letter asking Tom to be a groomsmen.
A few days after he sent the package, I got an email from Doug that said, “Tom said yes :)” with this photo:
I am so excited Tom agreed to be in the wedding! I always enjoy spending time with him. Yay!
Love and hugs!! Lizzie
First of all, I have the best family and friends anyone could ask for. Secondly, they get better and better (if that is possible).
Mom and Dad offered wanted to throw an engagement party for Doug and I. My aunt offered to host it at her house in New Orleans and Ashley assisted them all in planning the event. The actual party happened this past Friday night and it WAS AMAZING.
I am still collecting pictures, but here are a few from Amanda’s camera:
(notice doug is sporting an orange stripped bow tie.)
The parents finally meet!! My parents finally met Doug’s mom and Steve! 
The food was phenomenal! Great job Mom, Dad, Aunt Donna, and Aunt Gina! You really outdid yourselves!
We did manage to get 5 of the 8 bridesmaids at the party for a picture (and some silliness)
My Dad also did a great job welcoming Doug into the family and thanking all the hosts. He toasted Doug and I’s future nuptials. It was very sweet. 
The night was a success. I had many of my close friends and family there to celebrate with me. Thank you to everyone involved. I love you!
Love and Hugs, Lizzie
So. As I am still waiting to work out the video issues, I think I will update you on wedding plans.
All the bridesmaids have been asked.
I met with the florist today and it is going to be a lot of green and white. I am so very excited.
I am working on plant rentals from a awesome guy in Covington.
There will be A LOT of candles at this wedding.
Did I mention the dance floor is ordered?!!?!?? Black!!! I am so pumped to not use that terrible wood flooring.
The bridesmaids dress color has been chosen and they have all starting picking out the dress they prefer. Everyone likes a different dress so far…
I tried a new spray tanner this past week to see how it looked. Ehh. It was ok. I think I have to stick with Ms. Sarah on the westbank.
I think I have settled on a grooms cake idea. It will be a surprise, as tradition calls.
I think I have picked out a dress officially.
I am working on hair, makeup and AV pricing currently.
If you are crafty and want to help, let me know….I think we will be making a lot of décor for the wedding.
The end for now.
Love and hugs, Lizzie
Sarah and I met in 2004 while working a wedding together. The story begins before I actually met her. I was working for a wedding planner and as we prepared for a BIG wedding she let me know this girl “Sarah” would be working the event with us. She proceed to tell me how amazing, wonderful and efficient Sarah was (is). She spoke of her being her children’s nanny AND wedding assistant. She spoke so highly of her that I knew this “Sarah” would be a huge pain in my butt and I would dislike her instantly. I actually did dislike her without even meeting her.
The day of the wedding I dreaded meeting this “sun-shining-out-of-her-ass Sarah”. When I got to the venue I started working. This nice looking girl walked up and asked if I was Lizzie. Surely this was not the evil bitch Sarah….but I was wrong (about all things above). This nice, friendly, take no b.s. from the wedding planner was the “Sarah” I was dreading. Turns out we had a lot in common, became best of friends, and ended up living together in 2004 until now.
Here are some pictures from her book:
I decided to ask Sarah on her birthday this year. Her boyfriend, Donnie, grilled for dinner as Doug and I attended to celebrate her birthday. I asked Doug to take pictures of her opening her presents. Not only did he take pictures, but also a video. Enjoy!!
Love and Hugs, Lizzie
P.S. Still having issues with the converter….I might have to wait to announce the rest of the bridesmaids until next week. Forgive me!
So, I am still working on getting the files converted. As soon as I do, it is on.
Sorry for a lame blog entry!
Love and hugs, Lizzie
To my dear fans…all four of you. I had some challenges last night and will have to postpone the rest of the bridesmaids until further notice. I promise to finish…as soon as I can figure out how to convert swf to mp4.
Many hugs and much love,
Lizzie
