Live It Off The Wall

I know, I know, I have been MIA!! For the past few weeks, I haven't had one extra minute to do anything......but I am back. It is full steam ahead for the wedding planning! We have made more decisions with the wedding, and we are, of course, making decisions daily. I have to take a moment to say that we will miss Michael Jackson so much!! Last Thursday was a heartbreaking day for fans of Michael Jackson, all over the world. We have celebrated his amazing talent and his humanitarian spirit for decades. His music has filled millions of wedding receptions, and has brought a tear or two to many eyes during wedding ceremonies. My fabulous fiance and I had so many of his songs already on our list wedding playlist, and you can believe that we will party like never before. My favorite MJ song has to be "Off The Wall"....."So Tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf. And just enjoy yourself"!! We plan to live each day, just as those lyrics describe. "Life Ain't so bad at all, if you live it off the wall"!!

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Official Engagement Announcement

Finally.....It Hit The Paper! This past Sunday, Father's Day, our official engagement announcement hit the paper. My mom always hits the town early on Sunday mornings to buy all of her goodies, and I was so excited when she walked in and handed me the Rome News Tribune. Anytime, I am home, I always look in the paper on Sunday mornings to read the engagement announcements and to see the brides who have just recently been married. Sunday was my turn!! It was even more exciting because my mom had chosen the picture and I hadn't seen it yet. As I opened the paper and saw "Wilson Williams Engagement" a huge smile came upon my face. I am preparing myself to marry the man of my dreams!! My fabulous fiance was still asleep, but I had to wake him up and share the Sunday morning paper with him! He said that he loved our announcement, but as soon as he woke up "for real", he asked to see it again!! LOL! So, it is official!! Let the festivities begin!! (Below is the actual announcement that hit the paper)

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Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wilson of Rome announce the engagement of their daughter Takila Shamere Wilson to Christopher Anthony Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Williams of Darien. Miss Wilson is a 1998 graduate of Pepperell High School and a 2003 graduate of University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology. She is currently employed with Daiichi Sankyo as a pharmaceutical sales representative. The bride-elect is the sister of T.J. Wilson of Columbia, S.C., and Mia Wilson of Rome. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wilson Sr. and John S. Ransom, all of Rome and the late Emma Ransom.Williams is a 1998 graduate of McIntosh County Academy and a 2004 graduate of University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in entomology. He is employed with Orkin Commercial Services as a service manager. The groom-elect is the brother of Shawn Cox of Portland, Ore., and Charity Williams of Darien. He is the grandson of Maude Smith, Mattie Williams, the late Henry Smith and the late David Williams. The wedding ceremony is planned for Saturday, June 12, 2010, at The Biltmore Ballrooms in Atlanta. Invitations will be sent.

The Most Important Outfit of My Life

It is getting closer and closer to the time that my dress will be making its arrival. Just a few more months, and the gorgeous beauty will be here. I am honored to wear a beauty designed by Reem Acra. Her gowns speak for themselves, and I can't wait to slip into my gown for the first time. I am in the process of finding the perfect pair of shoes to compliment my beauty down the aisle, and you can believe that they will be a special pair. The countdown is on to the most important day of my life, where I will wear the most important outfit of my life!!

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Engagement Debut

A special package arrived today at my mom's house, and it contained our photo and announcement that we will place in my hometown's newspaper. We are really so excited to "officially" announce our engagement and upcoming nuptials to everyone, well at least Rome, GA. I would have to say, however, that I was a little disappointed. I don't know if it is because I am from a small town or maybe they are just old fashioned, but our newspaper would not let us print a photo of us, as a couple. They only accepted photos of the bride!! ::( Regardless of that, we are really excited to print our announcement. We will also place an announcement in my fabulous fiance's hometown newspaper, and hopefully we will both make the paper!! Can't wait to share more. (P.S.- Thanks Mom for taking care of everything. You Rock! I love you very much!)

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One Year To Go

Today is it.....One Year to Go and we will be husband and wife. Next year on June 12, 2010, we will be saying our vows and committing ourselves to one another for the rest of our lives. God could not have chosen a more perfect man for me to share the rest of my life with, and I will be both honored and blessed to walk down the aisle and commit to my best friend. We cannot wait until next year, at this time, to share our love for one another, with our family and friends. It will really be the happiest day of our lives. So, to my fabulous fiance, I love you and I will meet you at the alter, exactly one year for now. I can't wait!!

Hot Black Number

So, my mom and I had our morning talk, like we do every morning, and she finally agreed with an idea that I had months ago..........Black bridesmaids dresses. Yay! Success!! I love the idea of a black, sleek, elegant gown. While my bridesmaids would be gorgeous in any color, they are sure to dazzle in a hot black number. We have had one go at bridesmaids dresses and are currently preparing for several more outings. I can't wait. Tons of fun! Until we actually find the one, I have found some gorgeous black gowns, that really caught my eye and would be fantastic options!!

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Save The Date

With the one year mark approaching us, I thought that I would share these adorable save the dates. I love this idea because it is something that you could keep forever! They are different, dainty, and down right charming. So, Save the Date, Takila & Christopher, June 12, 2010.

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Almost to the Mark

This week is a special week. Friday will be exactly one year until our wedding day. June 12. We are so excited! We will be celebrating this year mark, and I will be sure to have cute pics to share. Next year at this time, this will be us, walking down the aisle as husband and wife. I know the posts have been short, but we are about to go into full wedding planning mode. There will be lots of appointments, decisions, and DIY projects. We are almost to the mark. As our cute nephew likes to say, ready, set..........GO!!

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The Perfect Accessory

I have searched and searched for a bouquet that I am in love with, and the one below is it!! This bouquet is absolutely gorgeous. The champagne and ivory flowers are perfect and will be a perfect compliment to the wedding dress that I will wear on the most important day of my life. There would be a few additional changes and personalization, but the look of this bouquet is exactly what I am going for. This bouquet is the perfect accessory for my wedding day!

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M.I.A.

Okay, okay, I know that I have been totally M.I.A. Yes, my fiance and I have been hiding out..........In Our New Home!! We finally found the home of our dreams and have been busy, busy, trying to settle in and make our new home, a home of our own!! We are, of course, still in the midst of wedding planning, but the new house is really taking up A LOT of our time. I will definitely be posting more things about our upcoming nuptials, really soon. For now, back to the fabulous new hideaway!

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Another Perfect Match

The one thing on our wedding day that is just as important as the wedding gown and the food is the.....groom's tuxedo. We have been playing around with a few different ideas for my soon to be husband's wedding day attire. I think that we both have the same idea, however, we just have to make that step to start trying on some tuxedos. Whatever my groom decides to wear, what matters to me most, is that he will make an appearance, waiting to become my husband, for the rest of his life!! So cheers to the bridal gown and tuxedo that in essence will become the perfect match.