Lisa

  • A top night

    I’ve also enjoyed the bachelorette party scene in “The Wedding Date.” While we weren’t quite as crazy (and nobody paid a male hooker), we still had a great time. My camera was dead at this point, and I haven’t seen any photographic evidence of our shenanigans. We all met for dinner at the American Tap…

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  • What to wear, what to wear

    Early on in my newly-engaged haze, I realized that I would need a dress. Duh. But what did I want? I quickly made of short list of likes and dislikes while perusing my assorted stash of wedding mags. Likes:A-line skirtNot stark whitePearlsLaceSleevesChiffon or lightweight material Dislikes:PoufyPrincessBallgownsExcessive skin or cleavage (sorry, Pnina)The ultra unattractive chicken cutlet…

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  • Showered with love. And presents. And food.

    If April showers bring May flowers and Mayflowers bring Pilgrims, what do May showers bring? I’m voting for June weddings! And hopefully, a successful crop of tomatoes and peppers. This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my bridal shower and bachelorette party. My lovely bridesmaids put on the whole weekend and were quite successful….

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  • Music, lighting, and all that jazz

    Once upon a time, a young bride decided she would only walk down the aisle to Pachebel’s Canon in D played by a string quartet. Twas I, in my youth and naivete. Once we had our venue and caterer nailed down, I started to look at knocking out some other big vendors. I realized that our wedding…

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  • How to plan a wedding in two weeks

    Since Mac was deployed while I planned back here, we decided to make our major decisions the two weeks he had for leave. This time frame waffled and changed, but he finally came home at the end of July. Yes, he left the first week of December and came back the last week of July….

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  • Crock Pot Stove Top chicken

    I’m always on the hunt for a good Crock Pot dinner recipe. I spied this recipe for Crock Pot Stove Top chicken on Pinterest (but didn’t save the pin) and took a stab at it. Chicken, stuffing, and mushroom soup? Yum. Sign me up. This Stove Top chicken also reminds me a lot of my…

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