I just read my post from last V-Day. This year is much different!
Last year, at V-Day, we set a new record for "consecutive days together," which was 4. We broke that record in June, with 13 days, when I went to Kenya to visit Rodgers.
When I first moved to Temple, after I started working, we weren't breaking that record. Rodgers had a Monday night class, so we would see each other 6 days a week, which was amazing and wonderful, but I'm into breaking records. I think (though I haven't really kept accurate count) that our new record is 52 days! Unbelievable!
We don't have big plans for V-Day, but we do have small ones. Too bad it's about 10 degrees cooler than it was supposed to be today. I really, really wanted to see the new Friday the 13th last night, since it was Friday the 13th. It made sense to me. But, our Sunday School class decided that it was the best time to have a social. It was fun, and worth putting off the movie. I still want to see it, and it is the kind of movie that I used to always watch on V-Days pre-Rodgers. So, I think we'll go this afternoon. Then, we're getting a bucket o' chicken from KFC and going to our favorite spot at Stillhouse Hollow Dam, which we call the Dam Park. I was hoping for a high of 70, but it will be more like 55. Good weather for cuddling...
Saturday, February 14, 2009
card box
And one more thing.
I was at Card & Party Factory today, looking to see if they have an aisle runner that's better than the one I found at WalMart. They do have one of similar material, that's a couple of dollars cheaper, but it's also 70 feet shorter. WalMart it is then!
Anyway, I saw a card box there - you know, a big box with a slit in the top for people to drop cards in. It makes it easier to collect and transport them. I thought, We should have a card box to put on the gift table. I almost bought it. Then, I saw this table cloth ("cloth" - actually it's paper) that was African animal print. I realized then that I really wanted an animal print card box. Then I remembered that we had gotten a wedding gift in a box that had a slit in the top for a handle. The only conclusion was to buy that table cloth and cover my big, already slitted box with it. I did have to cut another slit in it because the first one isn't as long as most cards. But, it's great! All I need now is some clear contact paper.
I was at Card & Party Factory today, looking to see if they have an aisle runner that's better than the one I found at WalMart. They do have one of similar material, that's a couple of dollars cheaper, but it's also 70 feet shorter. WalMart it is then!
Anyway, I saw a card box there - you know, a big box with a slit in the top for people to drop cards in. It makes it easier to collect and transport them. I thought, We should have a card box to put on the gift table. I almost bought it. Then, I saw this table cloth ("cloth" - actually it's paper) that was African animal print. I realized then that I really wanted an animal print card box. Then I remembered that we had gotten a wedding gift in a box that had a slit in the top for a handle. The only conclusion was to buy that table cloth and cover my big, already slitted box with it. I did have to cut another slit in it because the first one isn't as long as most cards. But, it's great! All I need now is some clear contact paper.
4 weeks and 1 day
Four weeks from this very minute, we will be at our wedding rehearsal. That means that in 4 weeks and 1 day from this very minute, we will be on our way to our HONEYMOON, after just leaving the wedding reception!! Does it get more exciting?? Oh, yes, I'm sure it will. As far as wedding plans go, there's not much left to do but sit back and wait. And while waiting, continue working 40 hours a week, sleeping 56 hours a week, and hanging out together the rest of the time.
This week, I got my dress back from the alterationist. It was more expensive than I had hoped. But, considering that I got the dress on ebay for $35, I guess I can't really complain too much. It's still worth more than I've paid for it so far. And now it fits me perfectly! She also made a bustle for it, so that, during the reception, I don't have to trip over the train.
We met with Mom and Dad this week, to discuss the ceremony. We told Dad some of the verses we want to have included. We decided (maybe I decided and Rodgers just went along with it...) that we would simply say "I do" or "I will" rather than repeating or reciting the vows. Much simpler that way.
I was thinking about the music today. I chose a passage from The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis to be read after we light the unity candle. I had chosen an instrumental song to be played behind the reading. Turns out that the reading, when I read it aloud myself, is twice as long as the music. And...I don't have any other songs that are long enough that I like as much as the one I had chosen. I think we may just play 2 short songs behind it. And that will be fine.
The other thing about songs is something quite significant. For the past 5 or so years, I've been dead set on having At Last, by Etta James, played as my husband and I walk back up the aisle at the end of the ceremony. There's a commercial on lately, I think for a cruise line, that plays One Love, by Bob Marley. It's such a fun song that it's got me thinking...maybe I want to have that one played as we walk out. We could play At Last at the beginning, while the mothers are being seated and lighting their candles. Then it would still be in the wedding, as has been my dream.
(At Last - Etta James - I'm not sure the video there is appropriate, but it's the only one of the recording that I can find...I don't like the live versions much)
(One Love - Bob Marley)
So basically, all that's left to do before the rehearsal is to pay for the cake! And buy an aisle runner. And decide how people are going to throw birdseed at us. But that's it!
For all those in the Dallas area, we're having a come & go pre-wedding party in Arlington on the 28th. You should all get invitations next week. If you don't, let me know, and if you are someone that we know (as opposed to a random blog reader) I'll make sure you get invited. :)
This week, I got my dress back from the alterationist. It was more expensive than I had hoped. But, considering that I got the dress on ebay for $35, I guess I can't really complain too much. It's still worth more than I've paid for it so far. And now it fits me perfectly! She also made a bustle for it, so that, during the reception, I don't have to trip over the train.
We met with Mom and Dad this week, to discuss the ceremony. We told Dad some of the verses we want to have included. We decided (maybe I decided and Rodgers just went along with it...) that we would simply say "I do" or "I will" rather than repeating or reciting the vows. Much simpler that way.
I was thinking about the music today. I chose a passage from The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis to be read after we light the unity candle. I had chosen an instrumental song to be played behind the reading. Turns out that the reading, when I read it aloud myself, is twice as long as the music. And...I don't have any other songs that are long enough that I like as much as the one I had chosen. I think we may just play 2 short songs behind it. And that will be fine.
The other thing about songs is something quite significant. For the past 5 or so years, I've been dead set on having At Last, by Etta James, played as my husband and I walk back up the aisle at the end of the ceremony. There's a commercial on lately, I think for a cruise line, that plays One Love, by Bob Marley. It's such a fun song that it's got me thinking...maybe I want to have that one played as we walk out. We could play At Last at the beginning, while the mothers are being seated and lighting their candles. Then it would still be in the wedding, as has been my dream.
(At Last - Etta James - I'm not sure the video there is appropriate, but it's the only one of the recording that I can find...I don't like the live versions much)
(One Love - Bob Marley)
So basically, all that's left to do before the rehearsal is to pay for the cake! And buy an aisle runner. And decide how people are going to throw birdseed at us. But that's it!
For all those in the Dallas area, we're having a come & go pre-wedding party in Arlington on the 28th. You should all get invitations next week. If you don't, let me know, and if you are someone that we know (as opposed to a random blog reader) I'll make sure you get invited. :)
Monday, February 2, 2009
beer commercials
While watching the Superbowl, I am reminded of my very favorite beer commercial. I heard it on the radio ONCE. Such a shame. But I never forgot it. And these days, people have posted the audio from the commercial on youtube, with pictures they assembled to go along with it. Sooo...here it is. My favorite beer commercial.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
stuff's getting done.
Last week, we:
- picked up our wedding bands
- ordered our cake (not exactly as planned, but still good enough)
- ordered Rod's tux
- met with the pastor for some general discussions about marriage and his 3-minute-counsel
- had my first bridal shower
- bought most of the flowers, ribbons, and decorations
- re-looked at the yard to see how long an aisle runner we'll need and show my parents how the ceremony will be set up
- bought ties for the best man and groomsman
- reserved a church as a backup venue in case of inclement weather
- discussed the ceremony and reception
- crossed things off the checklist that had been ignored for a few weeks
- bought and printed our invitations
- got penciled in for the chairs we're going to rent
- made an appointment for me to be fitted in my dress so that it can be altered to fit me
- ordered napkins with our names on them
- ordered stickers with our names for our favors
- bought the favors (various Hershey Kisses in gold and/or red wrappers)
- ordered gifts for our attendants
I won't be storying each event. By now, there's just too much!
BUT: Mom, Claire, and Cat all have their dresses for the wedding now! A woman from California (the one who was a missionary in Kenya and helped Rod go to high school) will be lighting his family's symbolic side of the unity candle. She also has her clothes for the wedding, though I haven't seen the picture yet. Here's the other three:
Mother of the Bride: When I showed Mom a picture of a dress this style, while brainstorming what to look for, she said it made her think of Barbara Bush. When I told Rodgers that, he said, "Well, Barbara Bush is pretty..." When Mom tried on this dress, we thought it looked nothing like Barbara Bush, but it is VERY pretty!!
Matron of Honor: This is neither Claire nor her dress. Her dress is this color and length. It isn't gathered at the side, and it has a cute little belt with a rhinestone buckle. It is strapless and is made by the same designer as this dress. She will borrow a sash/wrap from Amy, who wore this color dress, by this designer, in someone else's wedding.
Maid of Honour: Catriona printed a picture of a dress I found online that I liked and took it to a tailor in Senegal (where she was living until December). And the result is fabulous!
So, we'll all be wearing different styles and different colors (of course, I'll be the only one wearing white), but I think we will look great together. From what I gather, Rod's "mom" is wearing blue. The best man will be wearing white shirt, black slacks, and a goldish tie: it has diagonal stripes of different colors of golden yellow that fade into each other. Hard to describe, but the result is that it looks shiny. The groomsman has a similar tie with burgundy and black fading stripes. They were in the Christmas section of accessories, and we bought them in January, so they were on super sale!
And now, the invitations and RSVP cards have just finished printing!!
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