Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Finally...
Link to the professional wedding pictures are here! Woo hoo! They came out great. Now the trouble will be narrowing them down to the 50 we already paid for. I have a feeling we will be spending more $$ on these than we originally planned.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Creepy Dress Communication
So, with my wedding dress purchase came a preservation kit. I guess it's a big deal in the wedding dress world, you put it in the box they provide and it ships out to get cleaned and vaccuum sealed into a different, fancier box. So I sent it off, and got this two days later...
"Wow, what a ride,"
"I am having Memories Gown Preservation send you an e-mail to let you know that I arrived safely."
"Did you know that Memories offers an upgrade service? Yeah, I saw this other gown getting the royal treatment. First, I saw it getting meticulously hand-cleaned and pressed, and then, they wrapped it in this museum-style muslin fabric. Next, they put it in this special box and shrunk wrapped the box for added protection... not to mention the additional $500.00 declared Insurance value. Man.... these guys go all out!!"
"If you have already seen the benefit, a loud, THANK YOU! If not, to learn more, call Customer Service at 866-492-GOWN."
"Missing you... I will back in a Jiffy!!"
Love,
Your Gown!
So creepy... I wonder how often it works.
"Wow, what a ride,"
"I am having Memories Gown Preservation send you an e-mail to let you know that I arrived safely."
"Did you know that Memories offers an upgrade service? Yeah, I saw this other gown getting the royal treatment. First, I saw it getting meticulously hand-cleaned and pressed, and then, they wrapped it in this museum-style muslin fabric. Next, they put it in this special box and shrunk wrapped the box for added protection... not to mention the additional $500.00 declared Insurance value. Man.... these guys go all out!!"
"If you have already seen the benefit, a loud, THANK YOU! If not, to learn more, call Customer Service at 866-492-GOWN."
"Missing you... I will back in a Jiffy!!"
Love,
Your Gown!
So creepy... I wonder how often it works.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Home sweet work?
I can't even begin to explain how difficult it was to leave my chaise lounge by the pool and pack yesterday afternoon. Ugh.
The wedding festivities went great -- I had a few moments of being overwhelmed when the last big group of folks arrived from the airport Friday and I still didn't have a photographer. Oh and when we were on the pirate ship and the now-brother-in-law got drunk and decided to climb the rigging -- but other than that it was fantastic.
The resort was great, the staff there was wonderful (with the exception of one crappy bartender), the wedding was just what we wanted and perfect for us. Simple, sandy and surrounded by friends and family. Who would have thought more than 40 people would fly to another country to see us get hitched? We are extremely loved and very lucky.
So i sit at work, wading through the 2000+ emails that were waiting for me and have just a big fat smile on my face. I miss the beach, the time with friends and my 10am pina colada - but have a pile of memories that make me laugh as we start up our new life together.
It's good to be happy and well loved.
The wedding festivities went great -- I had a few moments of being overwhelmed when the last big group of folks arrived from the airport Friday and I still didn't have a photographer. Oh and when we were on the pirate ship and the now-brother-in-law got drunk and decided to climb the rigging -- but other than that it was fantastic.
The resort was great, the staff there was wonderful (with the exception of one crappy bartender), the wedding was just what we wanted and perfect for us. Simple, sandy and surrounded by friends and family. Who would have thought more than 40 people would fly to another country to see us get hitched? We are extremely loved and very lucky.
So i sit at work, wading through the 2000+ emails that were waiting for me and have just a big fat smile on my face. I miss the beach, the time with friends and my 10am pina colada - but have a pile of memories that make me laugh as we start up our new life together.
It's good to be happy and well loved.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
I'M GETTING MARRIED!!
I set this up to post at 'go time'.
I'M GETTING MARRIED.
Never thought I would say that again and never thought I could ever be this happy. We don't have much in the way of material stuff (except for some pretty cool wedding gifts that we've gotten) but we are the happiest and most real couple that I know.
Right now my toes are in the sand and I am committing myself to the manfolk for the rest of his life (statistically speaking).
I'M GETTING MARRIED.
Never thought I would say that again and never thought I could ever be this happy. We don't have much in the way of material stuff (except for some pretty cool wedding gifts that we've gotten) but we are the happiest and most real couple that I know.
Right now my toes are in the sand and I am committing myself to the manfolk for the rest of his life (statistically speaking).
Monday, July 11, 2011
Time?
I seriously have none. 36 or so hours until I'm on a plane out of here. Still have a bunch of little stuff to take care of and need to pack (oh yeah that). In the meantime I'm working up until the last minute because I don't want to use all of my vacation for the year. After the wedding I'll only have a few cherished days left to make it to next January.
So you get a picture instead of a blog post with any real content to it.
So you get a picture instead of a blog post with any real content to it.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Dare you to ask me for a referral...
So, the manfolk and I handed off the stateside planning of our wedding to a long time friend of his who is (I would say was at this point) trying to become a wedding/event planner.
Saturday, 22 days prior to the wedding, she texts the manfolk that she isn't coming to the wedding. The excuses are quite flimsy. We knew she might flake on us earlier, but figured at this point she was fully invested and there was no turning back. We were wrong.
So Sunday I posted a facebook message as such:
"Knew planning was going too smoothly -- not good when your wedding coordinator isn't going to the wedding"
She went apeshit. On facebook. I ended up deleting the thread because she was making an ass of herself.
And I feel guilty - WTH? She bails three weeks prior to the wedding and I feel guilty. Shit. I'm too nice. I've been agitated over the whole thing for about 24 hours and really need to make myself chill out.
Haven't talked to her, everything has been through text. I just sent her an email proposing a truce (I need her knowledge of the inner workings of our wedding and also hope to salvage the friendship because I don't think it is worth losing over her being a flake) and put it in her court.
We shall see.
Needless to say she won't be getting a good referral and there has been a serious loss of trust.
Saturday, 22 days prior to the wedding, she texts the manfolk that she isn't coming to the wedding. The excuses are quite flimsy. We knew she might flake on us earlier, but figured at this point she was fully invested and there was no turning back. We were wrong.
So Sunday I posted a facebook message as such:
"Knew planning was going too smoothly -- not good when your wedding coordinator isn't going to the wedding"
She went apeshit. On facebook. I ended up deleting the thread because she was making an ass of herself.
And I feel guilty - WTH? She bails three weeks prior to the wedding and I feel guilty. Shit. I'm too nice. I've been agitated over the whole thing for about 24 hours and really need to make myself chill out.
Haven't talked to her, everything has been through text. I just sent her an email proposing a truce (I need her knowledge of the inner workings of our wedding and also hope to salvage the friendship because I don't think it is worth losing over her being a flake) and put it in her court.
We shall see.
Needless to say she won't be getting a good referral and there has been a serious loss of trust.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
As we get closer...
People tend to love to give wedding/marriage advice as we get closer and closer to the big day.
Then someone was kind enough to present me with this lovely blog. I cried I laughed so hard and the moral of the story (and quite possibly the best advice we have gotten yet) know when to pick your battles.
And everyone needs a 5 foot chicken
Then someone was kind enough to present me with this lovely blog. I cried I laughed so hard and the moral of the story (and quite possibly the best advice we have gotten yet) know when to pick your battles.
And everyone needs a 5 foot chicken
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Alls well that ends well... I think?
Excellent. Needless to say... most of our attendees are lovers not fighters when they are drunk and it shall be a requirement of the groom to wear pants (or at least underwear).
Friday, June 17, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Its getting close...
More and more real all of the time. Got an email from the person who is in charge of our ceremony today. Turns out he blogs a little (click here).
So exciting!
Spending today tying up some loose wedding ends and getting some stuff taken care of.
So exciting!
Spending today tying up some loose wedding ends and getting some stuff taken care of.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Knee Deep
Two of my favorite bands/singers ever -- Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett.
Awesome. We are working them into the wedding music as often as possible. Including our first dance.
Figured this song (click here) was perfect for this stormy Texas day.
Awesome. We are working them into the wedding music as often as possible. Including our first dance.
Figured this song (click here) was perfect for this stormy Texas day.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Soothes the savage beast
Into the Mystic
We were born before the wind
Also younger than the sun
'Ere the bonnie boat was won as we sailed into the mystic
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
And when that foghorn blows I will be coming home
And when that foghorn blows I want to hear it
I don’t have to fear it
I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
Then magnificently we will float into the mystic
And when that foghorn blows you know I will be coming home
And when that foghorn whistle blows I got to hear it
I don’t have to fear it
I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And together we will float into the mystic
Come on girl ...
--Van Morrison
Or our wedding version can be found by clicking here.
We were born before the wind
Also younger than the sun
'Ere the bonnie boat was won as we sailed into the mystic
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
And when that foghorn blows I will be coming home
And when that foghorn blows I want to hear it
I don’t have to fear it
I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
Then magnificently we will float into the mystic
And when that foghorn blows you know I will be coming home
And when that foghorn whistle blows I got to hear it
I don’t have to fear it
I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And together we will float into the mystic
Come on girl ...
--Van Morrison
Or our wedding version can be found by clicking here.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Attire
Need to find some attire for the attendants in our wedding. Hmmm... simple, on the beach, all guys... shouldn't be too difficult.
Though it apparently is for some folks...
Though it apparently is for some folks...
Friday, April 8, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Heroes in a half shell
I heart turtles. If you haven't noticed.
At the resort for thewedding they may have the baby turtle releasing program. Bestbridesmaidever Dennis called and it turns out that we may get to participate when we are there. FUN
Oh and this is Winston. He guards my office from evil.
At the resort for thewedding they may have the baby turtle releasing program. Bestbridesmaidever Dennis called and it turns out that we may get to participate when we are there. FUN
Oh and this is Winston. He guards my office from evil.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Bachelorette Party
As may have mentioned before (I did here) we are having quite the unconventional wedding and absolutely enjoying the festivities and planning so far.
Next week the 'official' bachelorette shenanigan begins. My Maid of Honor (littest brother), His roommate (JRay), The best bridesmaid ever (Dennis) and I are going on a mission for random Buffett shirts. We have planned to hit five Margaritavilles spread out throughout the country in three days.
Start (Texas) -- New Orleans, LA -- Nashville, TN -- Mohegan Sun, CT -- Niagara, Canada -- Las Vegas, NV -- and then back home.
Don't worry -- I got pink sashes for each of them to wear the whole time.
The manfolk and the Maid of Honor's woman are planning on catching a flight to meet us in Vegas for the last day of randomness.
Now if we could only get Margaritaville to sponsor this boondoggle...
Next week the 'official' bachelorette shenanigan begins. My Maid of Honor (littest brother), His roommate (JRay), The best bridesmaid ever (Dennis) and I are going on a mission for random Buffett shirts. We have planned to hit five Margaritavilles spread out throughout the country in three days.
Start (Texas) -- New Orleans, LA -- Nashville, TN -- Mohegan Sun, CT -- Niagara, Canada -- Las Vegas, NV -- and then back home.
Don't worry -- I got pink sashes for each of them to wear the whole time.
The manfolk and the Maid of Honor's woman are planning on catching a flight to meet us in Vegas for the last day of randomness.
Now if we could only get Margaritaville to sponsor this boondoggle...
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Unconventional Wedding
To match my unconventional wedding I am having an unconventional bridal party. My littlest brother is my maid of honor, my middle brother is a bridesmaid and Dennis (of NSFD) is my other bridesmaid.
So of course we are doing unconventional things to celebrate.
Right now we are plotting how to: get a slew of Jimmy Buffett shirts, a new tattoo and possibly skydive all in the three days we have planned for a flying standby across the country adventure. And at the end we plan to be on the beach where we will meet the manfolk and some friends for a day (or so) in the sun.
Should be a big bag of random.
So of course we are doing unconventional things to celebrate.
Right now we are plotting how to: get a slew of Jimmy Buffett shirts, a new tattoo and possibly skydive all in the three days we have planned for a flying standby across the country adventure. And at the end we plan to be on the beach where we will meet the manfolk and some friends for a day (or so) in the sun.
Should be a big bag of random.
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