Reunited!

This weekend, I became reunited with my blog. I cannot believe how quickly time has passed since our wedding. Each month we've celebrated our Month-Anniversary but that simply meant that our wedding day is becoming more of a distant memory. And, Oh, how I loved our wedding. This weekend, John and I watched our Wedding Ceremony video for the first time. What a glorious day! I wish I could relive it and embrace every single second again.

Our wedding truly was the best time of our lives. As I look back, I think about what truly was the greatest reward throughout the process: the sense of unity among our family and friends. How we all came together and became one...all in celebration of love!

favorites

i've mentioned all my favorites (= mi familia) throughout the planning process. but now i switch gears to my other favorites...my very favorite details during the wedding that i couldn't share with you...until now!

my florist, Kristen with Kio Kreations, captured this shot of our table number, menu card, favor with a hint of our favor tag, and centerpiece. i looooooved it all! and all my colors matched...do you see the table runner and seat cover!?!? woooooot! matchy matchy = my fav!

my awe-inspiring-feel-good ring shot, captured by the best sister-in-law ever, Emi.

my silly place cards that were held inside a matching envelope with their table # and meal choice. my bestest twin/MOH stamped each one!!!

i heart my programs...all DIY!

best eat...yum.

favorite tunes by my Fin, captured by his daddy, Brian.

my absolute favorite ceremony pic...captured by my cool cousin, Alan.

lastly my sweet adoring wonderful husband who loved every minute with me.

mr. and mrs. raflores sitting in a tree...

...sending everyone thanks for making us the happiest that we could ever be.

we're back from our honeymoon, where we spent countless hours enthusiastically sharing all our wonderful memories from the most wonderful wedding weekend ever!

thank you to everyone who shared in our joy with us. we love you!

pictures to be posted soon! here's a sneak peak at a picture from our wedding and one from maui!

yay!

we're getting married this week! we're getting married this week!!!!

i've been humming Canon in D for the past 3 days! i think that means i'm ready to walk down the aisle!!!

yay yay yay!!!!

busy bees, we'll be

the upcoming week will not only be busy...but super exciting!
we can't believe we are getting married in less than 10 days! woooooot!
we're fortunate to have so many helpful friends and family that most of our wedding "to-do's" are complete! hooray for good planning! :)



a little over a week ago, we were showered with the most wonderful pre-wedding celebration! it was the best time ever! we can't wait for more celebrations with you!!!!!!!!!!!

dreams do come true

Hello wonderful family and friends!

The past week and upcoming weeks will be filled with so much joy! We are truly blessed. This past Sunday was my wonderful bridal shower which I will always cherish. To be with my favorites was the best feeling in the world... One of the best (but scary) days of my life. I debated whether to mention this to the world because I strongly believe that everything happens for a reason and when there's so much good and happiness, why spoil it? But, as I think more about it, my unfortunate event has only made me realize more how much I love my family and friends...and of course, my wonderful husband-to-be, Johnny. You see, I won't be dancing or jumping around as much as I feel like doing, because my very silly self dislocated my knee. So, even though I won't be twirling and skipping, please know that for the next month and forever, I will always feel like it, inside. i heart you!

Now, here's some beautiful shots of the best bridal shower (in my opinion)!!!

look how adorable my place to sit was!!!

the whole table was beautifully decorated!

the master planner behind it all! the best twin sis and MOH ever!

my gorgeous bridal party! thank you favorites!

the wonderful women in my life! how lucky am i!?!?

Woot! Tomorrow is our reply due date for the wedding!!! Which category are you in??? :)

130 - Will be there to see our dream come true.

34 - Can't make it, but will be dreaming of us.

69 - Dreaming - but don't know what to do!

love

i've been crying (okay, probably more like tearing) a lot lately... i'm just so happy. i know it's just the beginning too. i never thought that it would be like this. everything is coming together so beautifully. i have the most wonderful, supportive soon-to-be husband. and the most amazing gracious selfless thoughtful family and extended family of friends.
i can't believe it. i don't know how else to express it, but i can't believe it. i can't believe it's actually almost here. 1 month from tonight, i'll be celebrating with my closest family preparing for the day that will make my love with john complete. complete in a way that we can begin a new journey together.
i'm so in love. i'm in love with all the love around me and for all the wonderful blessings that i have.
with love always, alice

john will now make his blog debut... :)

maui wowee, i hope i don't get an owwee.

back to alice...
hahaha...i have an awesome fiance. he had to ask me how to spell wowee and owwee.