I know I hardly get anyone to look at my page and I'm hardly on xanga as it is with all the other technologies out there yanking me in their direction. Anyway, I'm needing a blog else where that has a few more options as far as styling. I'm also trying to do a little more research as far as what to put onto my blog so hence why I haven't posted anything of substance. Then again this isn't really anyone's interest because as its stands I've only gotten about twenty views in all of my entries combined since I started this thing last year. Pretty sad. So, starting next year, I will have either vamped up this one or committed adultery on Xanga and floated to something more appealing. Any followers I have will be informed as to where to find me. If you're a photographer or weding cordinator or anything wedding related, shoot me some of your stuff so I can feature you in the future. Thanks.

So Renee got married last Sunday up in Amish country: PA, and what an amazingly beautiful bride she was. Here are some candids of her wedding:

























You can view the professional shots by Whitney Photo here: Renee's Wedding

1. Tell your parents or whomever you consider closest to your heart the great news! It would be nice if you all were in one room when you made the announcement, but I'm sure the parentals are going to be happy either way if it is somone you approve of. Then you'll want to tell your closest friends--most likely the one's you actually want to be in the wedding.

2. Get a journal! Guys this would be an awesome gift to the bride if you even documented your feelings leading up to the question and afterwards as well. You don't have to write a novel, but just note the time and emotions that were occuring.

3. Pick a date and Announce it to the world! STDs are popular and no I don't mean sexually transmitted diseases for those of you snickering. Save the dates done as postcards are probably the cheapest mailing way. Newspaper is another way, email, Facebook, creating a website. The possibilities are endless. If you do decide to announce your engagement through STDs its a smart idea to actually pick a date.

4. Set the mood. Formal, casual, in between? Will it be on a beach, in the sky, or on a train? This helps knowing this info because then you're able to make decisions on other things like attire, decorations, food, and music, not to mention invites.

5. Its all about the money! What can you afford to produce? Make sure you and your soon-to-be sit down and discuss what you can shell out. Are the parents pitching in or not?

6. The Bridal Posse. If you haven't already picked them out, its time to get your bridesmaids and groomsmen together. 2-12 is good although in my personal opinion and experience anything more than 6 gets crowded.

7. Venues. Start looking now and settle on where you're getting married and where the reception will be and book it! Also look for caterers and places to buy the attire and invitations.

I'm going to go into further detail about some of these later but for now just get at least the first six done.