Expect a call from yours truly =D

To all my friends and family...I'll be calling over the next few days to get an idea of where you're at with whether or not you're thinking about coming next year. We need to send our travel agent a number for how many rooms we should reserve.

~Jamell~

Update where are you???

Ich weiss das wir schon lange nichts mehr von uns hoeren lassen haben, wir sind aber fleissig dabei den naechsten Schritt mit unserer Reiseberaterin zu planen. Wir halten euch auf jeden Fall auf dem Laufenden.

I know, I know we haven't updated our blog in a few days but we are working with our agent to figure out the next step for our destination wedding. It's quite a journey and experience but I am loving it. We will keep you updated....

Love, Karoline & Jamell

Two more choices...

After we tried on wedding rings last weekend I think I've decided on a titanium ring instead of a tungsten one. Both are a lot harder than gold but tungsten is a lot heavier. I'd rather wear a ring without feeling like I'm wearing a ring.

~Jamell~

Resort prices so far...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
I just wanted to let you all know that the prices for the Majestic Elegance are all incl. You guys won't have to worry about spending any extra money.

I also talked to our travel agent and she recommended to set up a travel insurance for each guest since it's Hurricane season in August (just in case). There will be an additional amount added to the price, so don't forget that!



Hey ladies and gents. We've decided on the Majestic Elegance Punta Cana resort so far. Out of the 3, it had the best price and had the majority of what we were looking for:

Below are the prices for just the hotel
::5 days, 4 nights::
Standard Junior Suite
-$552 per person
Colonial Junior Suite
-$592 per person

::8 days, 7 nights::
Standard Junior Suite
-$966 per person
Colonial Junior Suite
-$1036 per person

::14 days, 13 nights::
Standard Junior Suite
-$1932 per person
Colonial Junior Suite
-$2072 per person

The only flight information she was able to get so far was a price of $412 for a group rate out of NYC.

We're still working on the prices and getting some more information from the travel agent. If there are any special circumstances anyone needs answers on, please let us know.

I can't take my eyes off of you!

This is one of the many songs that I would like my friend Renata to play for us on her guitar on our wedding. It's the portuguese version of the "The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice. How beautiful is this song? Enjoy it!



Here is the Damien Rice version................ what a beautiful song.



And what do you know - I found the Italian version of the song as well, the language is fantastic. Music is amazing! You gotta love music, you just have to!!!!

Getting anxious...

I'm just really hoping to get the resort prices tomorrow. We'll put them up as soon as we can.
-j-


-- Posted by Jamell

Bridezillas marathon.

Jamell's und mein "Bridezillas" marathon beginnt in ein paar Stunden. 8 Studen die gefuellt sind mit total brutal und ausgeflippten Braeute. Ich freu mich drauf!

Jamell's and my "Bridezillas" marathon starts in a little while. 8 hours of fulfilled craziness and insane brides. I am excited!

What an entrance...

Der Hochzeits-Einmarsch muss nicht immer steif und langweilig sein, unzaehlige Paare gestalten ihn aktiv und sehr kreativ. Schaut euch das video hier an, meine Freunding Monika hat es vor kurzem auf ihrem Facebook gepostet. Vielleicht sollten Jamell und ich auch ueber so einen Einmarsch nachdenken????

Wedding entrances do not always have to be stiff and boring. They can be fun and creative... check out this video that my friend Monika posted on her FB just recently. It is great. Jamell what do you think, should we come up with something like that???

I miss this show...

Something like that I'd like....

...... ich weiss gar nicht ob wir auf unseren "wedding bands" in Deutschland auch Diamanten haben. Ich kenne nur die ganz traditionellen Ringe ganz schlicht und einfach gold oder weiss gold. Naja, wie ihr mich bestimmt schon alle kennt habe ich mich natuerlich schon einmal umgeschaut, bin ja eine fliessige "Braut-to-be" und hier sind 2 Ringe die mir sehr gut gefallen haben. Natuerlich mit kleinen Diamanten versehen, wie soll es auch anders sein, wa??

.... in Germany it is not very common to have diamonds on your wedding band, well maybe now it is. I actually love the idea of having a little diamond on my wedding band... or maybe two... or three... or four.... hehehe. What is it about diamonds that us women love sooooooo much???
I think I would love to have something like the two that I am posting here for you guys to check out, I'd love to hear what you guys think.

For all who haven't seen the ring live!

My Engagement *BLING*

Thinking about it....

There isn't anything wrong with the guy having a little diamond, right?

From me to you!!!

JAMELL EVANS I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND I CAN'T WAIT TO BE MARRIED TO YOU!!!!!


Good night,
Karoline

The Proposal...

So a lot of people have asked me exactly how the whole proposal happened. I know most of our German friends know the story because we were with them right after it happened but I wanted to just put it out there for everyone...

Who:
-Karo and Jamell

What:
-The proposal

Where:
-Benrath Palace

When:
-Friday, July 17th

Why:
-Because I love that crazy chick.

How:
-During our first week in Europe I asked her where her favorite place in Germany was. She said it was the Benrath Palace because that's where her and her friends used to hang out throughout the years. Once I knew that I figured I'd try to get us there alone so that I could make my move.

Attempt #1...I hadn't been sleeping that well because of the jet lag and thinking about how I was going to propose. So being anxious and on just a couple hours sleep, I woke her up at about 6a.m. on Thursday and asked her if she'd want to walk to the palace (within walking distance) to take some pictures of the sun coming up. She said "go back to bed." :-|


Attempt #2...On Friday we borrowed her mothers and her boyfriends bicycles to ride around town. Eventually we arrived at the palace and she says something like "do you still want to take pictures of the palace?" Obviously I say "yes." While taking pictures we arrive at a small garden section called "the Private Garden of the Palatine Electress" where I figure this is it. After taking a few pictures I ask her to stand with me in the middle of the circle.


While she's asking questions like "how are we going to take pictures if we're both standing here," I tell her quickly how much I love her and that she's very important to me. I then go down on one knee, took out the ring and asked "Wuerdest du mit mir auf dem Mond Laufen?" Translated it means "would you walk on the moon with me?" That's why we named the blog what it is. Her exact reply was "are you kidding me??" Lol. She was completely surprised and shaking (then eventually screaming). She said her knees felt a little weak so she eventually had to sit down before she started calling her family and friends. Yeah...:)

Resort choices...

For all that don't know yet, we plan on having our wedding at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Here are the 3 that we're looking at. All were recommended from my good friend Stephanie who has family that has been to each. We're going to check on the prices soon. Let us know what you think :)
~j~

Dreams Punta Cana

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana

Paradisus Palma Real

Bridezillas go crazy!!!

Hier ist ein Beweis das Frauen kurz von ihrer Hochzeit zu "bridezillas" mutieren koennen. Geniesst die 3:35 minuten bitte in vollen Zuegen, denn so werde ich mit Sicherheit nicht reagieren.

The show "bridezilla" shows how women are capable of turning into "bridezillas" so close to their wedding. Please enjoy those 3:35 minutes because one thing is guaranteed - I won't be a bridezilla.

Our European Trip

So here's a photo montague of my trip to Europe with my new fiancee Karolinka. Thanks to Kim for the idea of doing it this way. There are over 1500 pictures in the video so I hope you enjoy the randomness of it all. The video lasts as long as the song and the song is "Consequence" by the Notwist. Listen to their album if you get a chance.