Annie and Tom

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Wedding Photos from Phuket Thailand

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On the Eve of Our Wedding

In less than 24 hours, after 7 years together, Annie and I are getting married (Feb 5th) in a private ceremony on the beaches of Phuket, Thailand! Don't worry there'll be 1000's of photos, and some video, to sift through to make you feel like you were right on the beach with us....minus the sun and clear water. :)

Since you are reading this, chances are you've touched our lives in one way or another. You've shared in many of our stories from when we first met in college to traveling the world for 8 months to almost getting married on the NBC's Today Show. Tomorrow as we read our personal vows and exchange rings, please know that the love and support we've felt from our family, friends, and random stray pugs has helped us get to this point. So, oodles of thank yous from both of us Krieglberts!

Our First Dance Song - Bobby Darin 'More'

Unlike some couples, we didn't have a pre planned first dance song so it was a process to find just the right song that fit us, our dancing style (or lack there of), and our wedding. We started by thumbing through our play lists and each picked some personal favorites. But after playing them for each other there weren't any clear winners but Annie did enjoy some laughs at my rather large collection of sappy love songs by the likes of John Denver, Richard Marx, and Whitney Houston.

After the laughter died down, we realized that instead of picking a song that was meaningful to one of us, we should try and find a new song with no prior connections. We asked our friend Ms.Google for some suggestions and after a couple hours of poking around, we stumbled on Bobby Darin's song 'More' and we both instantly knew it was perfect for us, our dancing style, and our wedding!

Here's the video for you to enjoy with us:

We Made it to Round 2, and Sold a Lot of Cupcakes!

Cupcakes were flying on Rockefeller Plaza Wednesday morning as Tom and I competed in Race Two of NBC's Today Show Wedding: Race to the Altar. We had 15 minutes to sell a whole lotta yummy cupcakes, so you know we went cupcake crazy. Tom broke out the German for some tourists and I broke out the spunky dance moves. Shockingly, despite my less than smooth groovin', we won! Woo-hoo! In a short 15 minutes, we raised $323 that will all go to Brides Against Breast Cancer. Hmm, maybe my Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Fundraising came in handy more than the dancing. :) If you were one of the many people who donated money for a cupcake, THANK YOU! 

Let the Cupcake Selling Begin!

NBC 5 Interview Outside at 6:45am in 44 Degree Weather

Here's our extra early morning interview on NBC 5:

Here's our early morning video review of the past day and Annie's unique wedding dress:

It's Time to Vote for Annie and Tom!

Wake up early to catch our appearance on NBC's Today Show?

It proved to be quite a show with a lot of feathers, falls and frolicking! Now it's time to VOTE!!

You can vote via online AND texting!

1) Via online for Couple #5 at http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/23713175
2) Via texting by texting "5" to 46833

Remember, we're Chicagoans, so the old phrase of vote early and vote often applies, even if you hail from a different part of the country or world. And by "early and often," I mean vote via both internet and text and then tell all your friends, family, strangers and pet rocks. :)

Thank you so much for all the support! Feel free to leave wall comments regarding my "80's prom dress gone bad meets flapper chic" wedding dress creation.

Much Love,
Annie & Tom

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Watch Annie + Tom Tomorrow 8am on the NBC TODAY SHOW WEDDING

Hello Hello Hello!

We finally arrived in NYC to meet with the TODAY Show crew! Boo flight delays; yay TV!

Tomorrow Annie and I will appear on the TODAY Show on NBC during the 8 am hour, so set your Tivo, DVR, or dust off your VHS tapes and enjoy our bright and early smiling faces.

Voting kicks off Wednesday and concludes Monday. We'll send an email tomorrow with where and how to vote. 'Til then, wish us luck and drink some coffee, green tea or a barrel of Red Bull for us :)

- Tom + Annie