The Rings.......FINALLY

We did it! We got both of the wedding bands. They are just beautiful. I am so happy to have them. Here's a preview, but as you know photos just don't do these things justice! Thanks Charleston Gold & Diamond!

Places to go....Plantations Part 3

Magnolia Plantation
http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/

Magnolia Plantation has tons to offer. The gardens alone draw people from all over the world and opened to the public in the 1870's! They also have a house tour, train, petting zoo, and slavery tour. Again, check the pricing on the website. I believe each activity is a separate fee. It is worth the visit! I went in January so the gardens must be beautiful in the summer!

Places to go....Plantations Part 2

Middleton Place Plantation
http://www.middletonplace.org/

Kevin and I visited Middleton Place Plantation in 2007. We went in January so I imagine that the experience is quite different in the summer when the flowers are in full bloom. The highlight of Middleton is the butterfly pond and grounds. It is absolutely breathtaking! They also offer house tours, guided grounds tours, and carriage tours. Please double check the admission price on the website because I believe most activities are a separate charge. Again, it is worth the trip to see that photo in person.

Places to Go....Plantations Part 1

Pictured above, the plantation home at Drayton Hall and a photo of my girlfriend and I (Ann) inside the house last August.

Drayton Hall

Kevin and I have visited Drayton a few times. Each time we've toured with a different guide and heard a different history. It is one of our favorites because everything is original, nothing is replicated. The house is open and unfurnished. So plan to be hot. The grounds are beautiful, especially behind the house near the water. It's certainly worth the trip. It is a little less elaborate than the other plantations but we have always felt that Drayton has the most to offer.



Check it out, http://www.draytonhall.org/

RSVP PLEASE....

Today is the day, it's the cut off for the RSVP's. We are still missing a lot! Please if you haven't sent it back, put it in the mail. We can't plan anything else until the numbers are in! Thanks to all those who mailed them quickly, we are so happy you can make it to the wedding. If you can't make the wedding, you are always welcome to visit us on a later date. Our doors are always open to friends and family! See ya soon!

Hair Trial Scheduled! Part 2

I don't know how many of you watch So you think you can dance, but I got an excellent hair idea from the show on Wednesday night! If my hair would actually hold I would love this. We'll give it a try on Monday!

The Bupp-Stevic Wedding 6.13.09

A few weekends ago I had the opportunity to see two of my childhood friends get married to each other. Adam and Kim have been a part of my life for longer than I can remember. We've been close, we've been distant, and we've shared too many memories to count. I am so happy that I got to share this special day with them.

The wedding was in Ohio at the same location my sister got married a few years ago, Williams on the Lake. The venue was beautiful, the wedding was beautiful, Kim was gorgeous! I have to admit, my palms have never been so sweaty during a ceremony before. I guess a got a case of the pre-wedding jitters.

The most interesting element of the wedding was the Shutter Booth. It was a photo booth that could fit up to 10 people. The table numbers were photo frames to hold the photos we took. It was so cool. They created a scrapbook of all the photos and gave a copy to each guest as well. Check it out at Shutterbooth.com, Cleveland, Adam and Kim, Williams on the lake!