The Best Man and the Groomsmen!

We thought now would be a good time to let everyone know who will be in our wedding party. I chose my side of the party based on my history with them.

My big brother Vincent was completely my only choice for who the best man could be.


The Groomsmen are three of my best friends from college. We've been a tight group for years now so I also never had second thoughts about these three standing next to me at the alter.


Terrance Riley (a.k.a. T)
-I've known Terrance for more than a decade now. We went through most of college together and were roommates for 2 years.


Ali Speede (a.k.a. Allah Quicka)
-Ali is also one of my good friends that I've known for many years.


Matt Granato (a.k.a. Tex)
-Matt has been a great friend and a part of our circle since his freshman year in college.

May I introduce to you....

.... my sister Martina who will be my maid of honor and my three bridesmaids Simin, Carolina and Morgana.

My sister Martina is my best friend, my soul mate and I am so glad that she will stay by my side on my very special day. She is the only person who has known me all my life and supported me in every single decision I've made. I love you very much!!!


Simin and I have known each other for over nine years and she has been by my side ever since. When I moved away across the big ocean we were only able to talk every once in a while but that has not changed a thing about our special relationship. I am glad that she will stand by my side at my wedding.


My two friends Morgana and Carolina have been by my side ever since I've come to the United States and we've gone through thick and thin together. My two beautiful Brazilian girls will also stand by my side at the altar.

WE GOT THEM

FINALLY, after spending a good amount of time figuring out which rings are the best and most beautiful ones for the both of us, we went today and bought our wedding bands. They are gorgeous and we are both so happy to have bought them.
Here are the pictures, we wanted to share them with you.

Love Jamell & Karoline


Karoline's wedding band

Jamell's wedding band

Thank you to everyone who helped Jamell to pick out his wedding band. He really loves his.

Next post....

.....will follow soon!!!!

Jamell and I will be working on a really cool and informative post over the weekend. Be excited what we are going to come up with.

Love,
Karoline

Yeah...we're not hiring this guy for our wedding...

Bachelor "und" Bachelorette Parties

In case you're wondering how we're going to be celebrating the notorious Bachelor and Bachelorette parties, we're planning to do it during the actual trip.

We decided on Tuesday, August 10th. We figured having it two days before the wedding would be a good time since the majority of people that are coming will already be there by then. So if you haven't chosen the dates of your stay yet, please try to be there that day if you'd like to attend.



p.s. - "Und" means "and" in German. I didn't just spell it wrong :)

~Jamell~

The first step is done!

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
The reservation forms have arrived in Carol's inbox and she will now go through them, answer questions and get in touch with you if needed. She will then put in the reservation for each person and get the airfare group prices.

The full payment has to be made 90 days before departure, which would be June 12th, 2010. We will figure out a payment plan for those who would like to pay in 2 lump sums instead of 1.

As mentioned before we would recommend that you get the insurance with the package, just in case something happens and you need to cancel or change your reservation.

Jamell and I are flying down to the DR in November and we will be figuring out the exact details and meet with the wedding planer. We will keep you updated and send out the formal invitations as soon as we have all the details.

Love, Karoline & Jamell

REMINDER!!!!

Hey everyone,

we just want to remind you that the reservation forms are due OCTOBER 5th, this monday, so if you have already made your decision please make sure to email your filled out reservation form to Carol Warren, email address is on the bottom of the form.

THANK YOU SO MUCH,

Karoline & Jamell