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Written by Brenda Shoop
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Saturday, 14 October 2006 |
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The wedding was beautiful. But more than that, it was inspiring to everyone who attended. We wanted this to be a major event to show everyone in attendance that dreams really do come true, and it can happen to you! We married at Fairhope's Storybook Guesthouse in Fairhope, Alabama. This is a magical place! You must see it with your own eyes. The home was built in 1946 with construction leftovers and souvenirs that the owner gathered while traveling around the world. Pictures just don't do this place justice! Everywhere you look, you will be wanting to take your own snapshots. |
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Written by Brenda Shoop
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Friday, 06 October 2006 |
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My very good friend Diane, who is presently pursuing her Master's in Creative Writing, wrote this story for publication in a local magazine. It is the story of how Bruce and I met and fell in love. ***The story you are about to read is true, and no names have been changed to protect the innocent. Do You Believe In Fairies?
by Diane Batts Every little girl dreams of the fairy tale. Someday, we believe, someday our prince will come. By the time we've reached our twenties or thirties though, we think that Prince Charming is: dead, gay, or imprisoned by some evil power somewhere. Because, dear readers, 99.8% of the men we've met have definitely not been of his caliber. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 April 2007 )
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Written by Brenda Shoop
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Friday, 29 September 2006 |
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Today my wedding dress arrived via UPS. Yes, that's right, I rented my wedding dress. But why not? What am I going to so with a thousand dollar dress that I'll never wear again? I don't foresee my daughters wanting to wear the dress their 43-year old mother picked out. They'll want the dress they pick out. The one that's perfect for them. So, instead of plunking down $1000, I decided to rent for a grand total of....you're not going to believe this......$128.95! That even includes shipping both ways! I know what you are thinking....how nice could this dress be? Well, here's a picture of it, and believe me when I tell you that the picture doesn't do this dress justice! read more>> |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 April 2007 )
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Written by Brenda Shoop
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Tuesday, 19 September 2006 |
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Today Bruce and I had our second meeting with the priest who is to marry us. He had us create what we in nursing school know as a genogram. We had to make a chart showing all our family members and put in what illnesses, physical or mental, that they had, and draw in the lines that connect everyone. (you know the one) He wanted us to be aware of any "hidden traits" that we may inherit from our families. Great exercise, really. |
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Written by Brenda Shoop
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Monday, 21 August 2006 |
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OK, so I know that planning a wedding is no big thing. Women do it all the time. But here's the deal.....I have never been to a wedding with bridesmaids and groomsmen. I've never even seen what one looks like. So I'm muddling through this the best way I know how. |
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Our Storybook Wedding 
