Agape Gems

Hey welcome back!! I LOVE that you wore a blusher veil- ubber chic! Can't wait to see more beautiful pics!

Welcome!! You'll find the answers to everything you need to know on here! Happy Planning

I'm so glad your day turned out perfectly! Your pics are AMAZING, and I'm sure it's partly due to having a fabulous photog but you are so photogenic!! Every picture, every angle, every smile is just so pretty. I can't wait to see your TTD and BD shoot. that drama with the security is insane!

WOW! I would have never guessed your photog was a rookie! I love the black and white one of ya'll leaning on the wall! You were gorgeous! Congrats!!

Your backyard looks like something out of a magazine! I'm officially jealous.

Thats awesome! I've been saying I'm going to train for a marathon for over a year now and have yet to run a single mile-lol. What type of training did you do and how far in advance did you start training?

CONGRATS!! And good luck keeping it a secret, I don't think I could do it!

I love it- simple and elegant and that fabric is perfect for a DW b/c it looks light and airy. AND, if you TTD it will be super sexy!

I don't know where to start- you look so beautiful and so happy and I just love your BM dresses- I still want that dress for myself! All the colors just look so good and the FGs are darling. Congrats!

Wowza! Thats super high! I would wait and see what other airline prices look like.

I love your dress!!! How perfect for a DW! Can't wait to see your TTD pics

So glad you had a wonderful experience and you were BEAUTIFUL!! I love all the pics but especially the one of ya'll on the diving board- how creative!

Congrats and you look beautiful! Your hair was really pretty too, I wish my hair would have held up against the humidity like that! I love the black and white pic, that's one for the mantle!

Is that a hole where the bag melted? Can you put the iron at a much lower heat setting and just hold it longer?

When I pick my jaw up off the floor I'll say WOW! Amazing, breathtaking, beautiful! Congrats!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Courtney you were brave doing the hand ceremony first. I put mine close to the end so I'm not crying the whole time. It didn't matter, I was crying as I walked down the aisle!

Here is our Ceremony: Greeting & Opening prayer- Given by Minister Blessing of the hands Courtney, please face T.K. and hold his hands, palms up, so that you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness and hold you when fear or grief fills you. These are the hands that will give you support and celebrate with you in your accomplishments. T.K., take a look at the position of your hands with Courtney’s and know that this is the last time that you will have the “upper hand.†T.K., please hold Courtney’s hands, palms up, so that you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. They are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick or console you when you are grieving. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to fulfill your dreams. Our prayer for you today is that both of you will use these hands to build a marriage where all your dreams come true. Declaration of Intent T.K. do you take this woman to be your wife, and do you pledge your faithfulness to her, in all love and honor, in all duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with her, and cherish her, according to the ordinance of God, in the holy bond of marriage? Courtney, do you take this man to be your husband, and do you pledge your faithfulness to him, in all love and honor, in all duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with him, and cherish him, according to the ordinance of God, in the holy bond of marriage? Asked to Congregation: Will you bless this couple, encouraging them in Christ’s love, in faithful prayer and loving service, according to the ordinance of God, as a family of believers celebrating and sharing in His grace and love? Exchange of Vows Bride and Groom will share personal vows they have written. Exchange of Rings- Repeat after minister I give you this ring as my pledge That I shall cherish you with all my heart and soul from this day forward in the name of the Father; and of the Son; and of the Holy Spirit. Engagement Ring The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise fulfilled. TK, please place the engagement ring on Courtney’s finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage. Sand Ceremony "Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you Courtney and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, T.K., and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be." Closing prayer/Benediction-Given by Minister Declaration of Marriage Having declared your love and commitment before God and these witnesses; having given each other rings symbolizing the purity and permanence of your commitment; by the authority vested in me as a minister of Jesus Christ, I declare Courtney and TK are now husband and wife according to the ordinance of God, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Whom God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Amen. Presentation of the couple Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Johnson Recessional

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride I left a comment, but it bears repeating.....SOOKIE SOOKIE nah!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL! Thanks!

That is so sweet! He gets lots of points for that!

Congratulations!! He is adorable! I pray you have a speedy recovery and that Austin grows to be a big healthy boy!!

We had a steel drum band for 1 hour and they played for the ceremony and then while we took pics. Then we had a DJ for 2 hours for the reception. I think a lot of people give a playlist but we didn't care all that much. We told the steel band what song I wanted to walk in to and what song we wanted to walk out to, then we put our first dance song on a cd and gave it to the DJ.

When I asked Chandlyn about this several months ago she said that I was welcome to ship things ahead of time but that she would not be responsible for them if something happened to them before I arrived. Also, the shipping guy at my job advised against it b/c once the package gets to the Montego Bay airport there really isn't any way to track it. I remember another bride being told there was a per room charge for putting the gift bags in the rooms. Sorry i don't remember how much it was. We just gave them out the night that everyone arrived at the welcome reception. I thought about having them at the front desk and passing them out as people checked in, but I'm glad i didn't do that b/c out of 18 rooms, only 1 was ready when all my guests arrived so they had to leave their luggage in the lobby for about 2 hours and that would have just been one more thing to worry about.

Quote: Originally Posted by vtello thx for sharing.... Is there anyway u can explain step by step on how to use the wire and chain for the sandals..i'm not that crafty so i need step by step instruction..please thx your sandals r so cute... Thanks! I'm not good at giving directions, but if you click this link you can get a free video tutorial that will show you step by step how to make basic wire loops which is the technique I used for the ones in the first picture. All you need is the wire and 2 sets of pliers- one round nose and one cutter, and the beads of your choice. You can get this stuff at any craft store. I personally like Hobby Lobby b/c they are always cheaper than Michael's. The ones I made for my BMs were made with mother of pearl shells and I just used base metal instead of sterling silver or sterling plated b/c its waaaaay cheaper. Beaducation: Class Detail for FREE: Basic Loops Let me know if you have questions! And post a pic of what you make!!

I want one of your cupcakes!!!

I know right! I keep checking back and nothing! Maybe he's pregnant