such a guy when it comes to wedding planning.
I don't care about flowers. I've read that the Irish will put lavender in their bouquets, it means devotion and loyalty which is perfect for me, so maybe I'll do that.
It doesn't matter to me if the flowers match the bridesmaid dresses and if the bridesmaid dresses match each other or what am I going to do about seat covers. Don't. Care. And there will be no seat covers - as my father said "it looks like they're going to take an extended vacation."
I want to get married outside somewhere where the scenery is so beautiful I don't need to decorate.
One of my bridesmaids backed out, so now Royal and I are uneven. I'm not going to race around trying to "fill the gap."
I like that I don't mind so much about some of it.
I like that it's not life or death. I like that Royal and I are not big drinkers so I am not paying for a bartender or alcohol. I like that I don't like cake all that much so we're not having a traditional cake. I like that Royal wants a bar-b-q for the reception. And I like that the bridesmaids won't match.
Best quote thus far (in which he read my mind): I'm on the phone with Royal telling him how much the latest ceremony site costs, which is $200.00 for the garden.
He says,
"$200.00 to stand in a garden?! Are they mad?!"
I love him.
I never was one for all the pomp and circumstance of the traditional wedding. I decided to have fun instead. I hope your wedding day shines!
Posted by: yankeemom | July 01, 2006 at 09:53 AM
You two are a neat couple.
Posted by: jake | July 01, 2006 at 10:21 AM
Heartfelt thanks to you both!
Posted by: Kath | July 01, 2006 at 06:34 PM
make sure it isn't too hot outside though - standing outside in a tux is miserable in the heat. everybody will be so disgusting and sweaty by the reception that nobody will want to move
Posted by: Patriot Xeno | July 01, 2006 at 08:13 PM
Oh Kath it's so exciting! You have the right attitude so all will be well. I was to have two bridesmaids and one let me down at the last moment. She's still a friend. My parents couldn't afford champagne for the toast so we had sherry instead.
BTW rosemary is for remembrance.
Posted by: Pat | July 02, 2006 at 02:25 AM
Xen: You know what's hotter than standing outside in a tux? Standing outside in your heavy dress blues - gotta love a man in uniform! The rest of the cast will be in church dress, no tuxs at this party, not our style.
Pat: Thanks for the positive comments! It's so nice to hear other people talk about their weddings. I love the scent of rosemary, but I didn't know meant that - THANKS!
Posted by: Kath | July 02, 2006 at 09:17 AM
At the risk of sounding hokey, most people worry more about the wedding than the marriage its self. Glad to see you're not one of them. Hubby and I weren't either and it's lasted 30 years. I wish you both the same success and happiness.
Posted by: SK | July 02, 2006 at 12:27 PM
I don't think that's hokey at all! Very smart. Congratulations on your marriage - it's awesome to have such great examples of how to make it work! :o)
Posted by: Kath | July 05, 2006 at 02:46 PM