New Registry

I have added a link on the right to our Wal-Mart registry. We had only planned on registering at Bed Bath & Beyond but there were just some things that they didn't have available. You will see a lot of the same things on both registries but that way you have more options. Have a great day!

Wedding Party #1

Our Matron of Honor is my sister Stephanie Hicks. Steph and I are only 17 months apart so we grew up fighting all the time but now she is one of my best friends in the world. We've had our ups and downs, like all siblings, but in the end we both know that we are sisters forever and that is something that is a lot stronger and lasting than any silly argument. I have a ton of funny stories that I could tell about us growing up but I wouldn't even know where to start.

One of the most re-told stories of our childhood has to be one of the funniest too. I know that at the time it was quite upsetting to our mom but now even she laughs about it. One night, we were approximately 3 and 4 years old, our parents were watching TV in the living room and Steph and I were in the back room playing by ourselves. We were in my mom's sewing room and there was a swiveling desk chair that evidently reminded us of the chairs in beauty shops. We decided to play beauty shop and for awhile we pretended to cut each others hair using our fingers as scissors. At some point we decided that wasn't enough fun so we broke out the real deal. We worked hard for quite awhile and then once we were finished and proud of our work we ran into the living room to show our parents what we had done. I don't really remember our dad's reaction but I'm sure that he laughed. My mom cried, and cried, and cried, and cried some more. We didn't really understand why she was so upset because we thought we had done a fantastic job. Needless to say we were taken to an actual beauty shop the next morning to try and salvage what was left of our hair. Some of my favorite pictures of us growing up are post-haircut.

This picture was pre-haircut by several months but it's my favorite picture of us from our entire lives. When we were growing up our parents were photographers so there are a lot to chose from. The progression of this photo shoot is the best because you see us not really paying attention and then goofing off and having fun and then after we got in trouble for goofing off there are pictures of us crying. It's the best!

Introducing .....

Over the next several days we will be posting individual entries about our fantastic wedding party. Who they are, how we know them, and why they are special to us. Stay tuned!

The voting isn't over for the drinks yet but I'll go ahead and call it a landslide victory for punch and sweet tea. We will be serving both so don't worry, you will have choices!

As of right now I do not have any other polls to post. Thanks so much for your input and for playing along.

Have a great weekend!

Punch!

People love the polls. Back by popular demand we have one more aspect that we want your opinion on. Bryan and I neither one like punch but we want to know what you think. If you choose the option "other" PLEASE leave a comment on this post to explain.

Also, I'm going to beg that people who leave comments include your name so that we know who you are.

Have a great weekend!

Cake Flavors

The people have spoken! Vanilla and red-velvet will be the flavors for the wedding cake and Bryan will have a coconut groom's cake. I hope that everyone will be happy with those flavors!

Bed Bath & Beyond

We registered on Saturday. It was an overwhelming experience and a LONG day. I think that we are both happy about the items that we chose. I let Bryan use the scanner so that he would have some amount of fun and needless to say, he scanned a few items without my knowledge. I think that you will be able to tell which ones were his picks. He also de-programmed the scanner at one point so we had to get a new one but overall the day was a success. You will probably notice when you look at the list that there are some obvious things that have been left off (kitchen utensils, small kitchen appliances, etc) and that is because we have most of those items already. There is a link on the right side of the page directly to our registry, or you can click here!

Thank you in advance for everything. A lot of people have already asked us about gifts and registering so I just wanted to get the information out there. Please do not feel like you have to buy us anything!

Choices

For the unity candle there are 3 options. Pick your favorite and leave it in a comment at the bottom of the post. These are just ideas, not exact replicas.

The first option is a vase engraved with our names and wedding date. It would be filled with water and use a floating candle. This could be used as a vase after the wedding so it has practical use as well as being personalized.

The second option is the standard unity candle but personalized with our monogram (AIB), names, and wedding date. The holder and tapers come with the candle in a set.

The last option is not a candle at all but a new thing called a "sand ceremony". The sand comes in 3 colors: white to signify the spiritual aspect of the relationship, and 2 colors of your choice one to represent each person. The sand is layered in the large vase with the spiritual aspect going in first, then a small layer for each person, and lastly all of the remaining colors of sand as a mixture to represent the blending of two families, two individuals, and God.

Leave your opinions!!

Poll results

You guys voted overwhelmingly that we should include a unity candle in our ceremony. Now we just have to find one that suits us. There will be pictures to come where you can leave comments to let us know your favorite!

Just a side note on the new poll about cake flavors .... you can choose more than one flavor! So far everyone that has voted has only chosen one flavor. We know that the cake is the reason most people come to weddings so we want you to be happy.

Thanks for your opinions!

Our Wedding Party

Alicia's Attendants
Stephanie Hicks - Sister of the bride
Erin Woosley - *Matchmaker* and Best Friend
Jeremy Young - Brother of the bride

Bryan's Attendants
Jeffery Inmon - Brother of the groom
Jonathan Woosley - Friend of the groom
Shelby Ragsdale - Friend of the groom

Officiant
Jack Cole

UPDATE!!!

The wedding time has changed to 7:30 instead of 6:30.