My how time flies...that old half marathon is long gone. Finished it in great time. Interesting to think what has transpired. My sister was pregnant, I got a super cute nephew out of it. I worked hard, got a new mini. I got engaged, and will have a awesome new husband. And now my life is pretty much consumed with working too much, and obsessing over wedding planning. I always imagined my wedding with vague detail. I didn't want to plan or dream up too many ideas because of so many unknowns. So here I am actually planning it, and I am thrown into the overwhelming world of color, paper, linens, monograms, cakes, signature this and that, hand-made, DIY, once-in-a-lifetime, documented forever, one-and-only-chance-to-get-it-all-right wedding decisions. Where is the love in all of that?
My dear friend Meredith did something wild, she got engaged and married about two weeks later. At the time I think she really felt overwhelmed, but I kind of think there was a magic about it. There were only a few people there, and there was no time to get wrapped up in the other stresses. There is something really freeing about that. But I know that there are other things that you miss out on by going the pseudo-elopement route. Still its a little enticing!
I know in the end, the whole event will be magical. It will be me marrying my BFF and celebrating with 185 people (choosing those people is a whole other world of craziness!)
And really, isn't that what its all about anyway?
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Yeah, after I started planning my wedding, I completely understood Merry's decision. It is really overwhelming and stressful. Every little detail cost money. It is not something you think about when you think about planning a wedding. Well, I didn't.
But.... It was all worth it. All the effort and frustration disappeared on the day. It is going to be so special and so uniquely you.
It does help to have something that is good at organizing and is not afraid to keep everyone in line. I had Shannon do it. She was wonderful.
I love that picture.
And yes, that is what it's all about...
Also, I think we can get caught up with picking the PERFECT way to do things when in reality there could be a couple different paths--all that end up beautifully.
Even the dress. I LOVE my dress and would pick it again in a heartbeat, but I wouldn't go so far as to say that it was the ONLY dress I could have gotten married in. Sometimes I will still see wedding dresses now that I love and I think that would definitely have been a contender.
I think the same can go for papers, linens, cakes, etc.; there are so many gorgeous routes to choose, as long as you guys are both happy and feel like you are expressing your relationship, it will be right.
So excited for you, my friend!!!
Love this blog, too:)
*someone... Shannon is a person.
lol, thanks for the clarification, Laura:)
Its good to know its all worth it...I think it will be amazing, especially once I chill out and stop putting so much pressure on myself to find the perfect everything!
HAHA! DON'T DO IT!!! You don't get many presents and people get so hurt and mad. Besides that, it was wonderful.If we had a ton of money I would have a big wedding and invite all my friends but I would hire someone to give me like two choices between things and basically do all the gathering of information and planning for me.PS...I LOVE half up to the side hair.It looks so chic yet elegant.
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