Drama, drama, drama, drama, drama chameleon........
Not to be super vague or anything, but I know a lot about a particular situation, and I'm not supposed to. But I know enough and enough people to put piece and piece and piece together, and I must confess, I want to shake everyone involved. I'm not sure what to do with this information, because I promised I wouldn't do anything or tell anyone, but I'm going to explode.
I'm the bride here. Doesn't my opinion count? In this case, though, it would be far too easy for battle lines to get drawn, feelings hurt, and possibly (dramatically) friendships ruined. My own alliances are terribly muddled on this. Do I side with blood, ovaries, or common sense? And what do I do when 2 out of 3 give me the same solution? Why can't everyone involved try and look at things from the opposite perspective? I think that would clear the whole damn thing up pretty fast.
It has been far, far, far, far too long since I posted in here. There certainly hasn't been a dearth of wedding activity. (Get a load of all those negatives!) As of right now, we are seriously just down to the details. Here's what is done so far:
* Church and reception site reserved
* Dress ordered, received, and waiting in a closet
* Bride's shoes and undergarments received and ordered
* Bridesmaid dresses ordered
* Groom's kilt and accessories ordered and arrived
* Rings ordered, engraved, received, resized
* Church paperwork started
* Birth certificate lost
* Birth certificate re-order form completed
* Invitations sent out
* Bridal shower attended (Thanks, ladies!)
* Panicked
Here's what's left to do:
* Dress alterations
* Finalize florist
* Finalize baker
* Find bagpiper
* Limos!
* Send out lots and lots of money
* Meet w/ priest again
* Panic some more
These lists are by no means comprehensive.
(cross posted from the Yahoo Group...)
Well, my dress is in! They said 14 weeks, but I guess they were wrong. I was thinking about picking it up this weekend, but I'm still not really sure where I'm going to keep it. If I pick it up tomorrow, well, I can send it home with Matt's parents, if they let me. Otherwise, I'm really not sure where it's going to go. I'll have to think about this some more.
Engagement ring update: it has been resized, and it fits me just fine on my ring finger now (the "right" finger, says Matt). But it's still not on the insurance. One agent told Matt they needed a copy of a bill of sale. Another agent called me back and said that the BOS didn't have enough detail on it, and they need a description, as well as the cost. So I need to have it appraised, which I was going to do today, but I'm not going to drive out in that snow. So it will have to happen this weekend or next week, maybe.
Matt completed the second step of the registration process at the church this week. Now he just needs to call and talk about the pre-Cana classes. His parents are coming out this Sunday to see the church and perhaps talk about wedding stuff.
The Wherehouse? called me this week and left a message. Apparently they were holding the room, and want a deposit or to release it. I thought that when Nicole called she was just getting information, but I guess The Wherehouse? thought it was a reservation. I'm going to call them back and have them release it....right now the date still isn't certain, so it's not worth sending in a deposit.
(cross posted from the Yahoo Group..)
Whew! Well, I knew which dress I wanted going in. And that's the dress I ended up with going out. Not literally...I have to special order it tomorrow. But I tried on all these:
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one
two
three
and this was my second choice:
close call
But I ended up with this one in ivory:
the winner!
So hurrah! Tomorrow I talk with Matt's Dad about ordering my boots...and the good thing about buying my dress at David's means that any bridesmaids get their dresses at 15% off. Hoorah.
Note: This is a cross-post from the Jenn Wedding Yahoo Group, started by Jenn I., and now, appropriately, passed on to Jenn P.
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Not sure who is currently on the membership list...I'll have to make some additions. As of right now, here is the wedding news:
1. My sister called The Wherehouse in Holyoke, and they are sending me an information packet. Right now, they are still free for September 18th, which is our first choice of date. However, date relies on...
2. ...the ceremony itself. After hashing it out in the car ride on the way home from some family visit (there have been 4 so far...can't remember which one) we decided that Matt will speak with the priest in a local church, and find out what a Catholic wedding will entail, and if we will still be able to get married this September, or if we'll have to put it off to take pre-wedding classes.
3. Yes, I got the first check from my dad and stepmom. It is deposited in a separate bank account, and is happily waiting for us.
4. Mom's photographer offered to do our wedding too, and at the same deal he offered Mom, 50% off whichever package I choose, and a discount on reprints. We'll just need to pay travel expenses, which is not a big deal. Mom gave me his website address, but I forgot it already.
5. David's Bridal is having a big sale, and I am thinking of calling them to set up an appointment. Jenn, are you available next weekend at all? Or next week during the week? I'll see if they do evening appointments.
So, I guess that's about it. Oh, and I did find the perfect wedding invitations a while ago, and then forgot about them. Here's the link:
www.clickinvites.com
I'm going to cross-post this in my
wedding blog, too. That's where we stand. I'm open to suggestions, hints, and critiques.
Major links today. I need to start getting things together, and seriously. So far, I'm really leaning to Seamus O'Rileys or The Wherehouse, depending on what fits what. I want a vaguely celtic themed wedding, with celtic knots on the invitations. I want simple favors, preferably not candy...matches, candles, notepads...something like that. Possibly chocolate-covered fortune cookies, just to be funny. For flowers...my bouquet, I really do love deep burgundy/black calla lilies or tulips. Something suitably autumnal, but not mums. I hate mums. Well, I hate mum bouquets. I like them in pots, or outside. Just not to carry around. Dress - want it to look vaguely period, and not be too jewell-y. Embroidery is kinda okay. Some kind of sleeves to hide my upper arms, and be flow-y. I want space to dance, and I want a nice, not too fancy, not too sweet cake.
Phew. That's my ideal right now...not asking too much, am I? *wink*
catering/reception:
The Castle of Knights in Chicopee
The Clarion in Noho
bridal gowns:
my current favorite, don't know if it comes in my size
wishful thinking - I love it, wouldn't be flattering
floaty, off-the-shoulder and a little jewel-encrusted
square neckline, again with the jewel-encrusting
low back, very nice shape, weird waistline
adorable two-piece, may require strapless bra
simple, with pearl beading
gorgeous corset bodice, $$$
bridesmaid dresses:
the david's bridal collection - make-a-match
the david's bridal collection - express your options
the eden bridal collection - tops
the eden bridal collection - bottoms
the eden bridal collection - one piece
invitations
celtic style invitations
celtic invite - love the style, hate the price (plus, they're in the UK)
nice embossed celtic border invitations
novelexpressions.com - unique stuff
the precious collection - just your style
preciouscollection.com - (requested free catalog)
wedding.orders.com - (requested free catalog)
from novelexpressions.com - starlight
autumn love invitations
other:
celtic lady shop
cookie cutter favors
Our Wedding Time - fake magazine favor
i really like this hairstyle - fake roses excepted
ah yes, the organized bride collection
wedding favor - personalized notepads
trying to get wedding stuff back on track. it's been rescheduled to sept/oct 2004, and we haven't really determined anything other than that. matt's still getting married in a kilt, i still need to lose a ton of weight, and the bridesmaid's are still wearing black. though, i don't think matt has talked to any other guys, so as far as i know, there are still 6 bridesmaids and 3 groomsmen...maybe i should mention math to matt.
link from jenn, the wherehouse?
and seamus o'riley's
(both in Holyoke)
