12 days and counting.....
#194170 - 07/11/05 10:37 AM
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Snowy
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until I get married! So many others have been having such a hard time as of late that I feel kind of guilty posting about the good things going on in my life. But, maybe some joy is what is needed?! It is my first marriage and I am sure that I got it right so I am so excited. Also a bit overwhelmed but I know that it will be worth it in the end. We're honeymooning in California for 8 days too so I am absolutely stoked! A bit nervous about the IBS flaring up but I think I am prepared with my acacia and Immodium! They have been lifesavers for me!
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Be sure to post pics... weddings are so beautiful. Glad you're so happy!!!   
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Michelle
...the greatest of these is LOVE. (I Cor 13)
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You just keep on being excited!!! It's important for you! And don't feel bad about posting it... I agree... more good news is much needed here!
I hope you have a fabulous time! Don't forget to post pics!
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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I will be sure to post pics. I am nervous about what some of the reception is going to be from others b/c we are doing things totally our way. Outside wedding with only 25 guests, large reception (about 460 people invited!!), we're serving ice cream instead of cake, no tuxes- just shirts and ties, my dress is black, not white. I think that some people see it as disrespectful (I live in an area where customs are a pretty big deal) but I wanted it to be things that we truly enjoy. If I went to the store and picked out my dream dress, it would be the dress I am wearing.
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I feel that that's how it should be. Our wedding was less than traditional... we got married in our bare feet on the beach in Jamaica. I was wearing a white sundress, and he was wearing a white shirt with kacky shorts. We both just had one person standing up for us and no guests. It was the most relaxing, most wonderful time I have ever had in my life! We had our reception back here in the states at our house. Neither of us regrets any of it, and we'd do it all exactly the same way if we had to do it again.
Don't worry about what anybody else thinks... it's YOUR wedding, not theirs. It should be the way YOU want it!!! I get so angry when certain people in the family (on either side) feel as though they need to decide what's best for you! You're the ones that have to live with the memories... they should be good ones and not stressful!
PS - After thinking about my response... I feel that I should clarify that this doesn't mean that I don't think that tradition can be beautiful as well. However, I personally feel that it should be up to the bride & groom as to how their wedding should go, regardless of whether or not they agree with tradition.
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
Edited by RachelT (07/11/05 11:43 AM)
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We had a vegetarian barbeque and played ultimate frisbee for the reception (which I attended in tan shorts and a blue tank top). We had a great wedding!
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That's awesome! Don't feel bad about posting happy stuff. I love reading about other people's happiness! It's contagious.
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Re: I agree!
#194189 - 07/11/05 11:27 AM
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michele
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Congrats and have fun! Can't wait to see the pictures!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Take care,
Michelle
...the greatest of these is LOVE. (I Cor 13)
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I remember thinking - aw I have two weeks - tons of time - then suddenly there I was laying in bed the night before - thinking about all that could possibly go wrong LOL
Here's my tips for your big day!
Enjoy it - whatever doesn't get done doesn't matter - all the super important stuff is there - you, the groom, DJ, food, alcohol, etc...anything else is just nice extras. Don't stress it and completely enjoy it!! 
Can't wait to see pics!!!
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Lana_Marie
Proud Mommy to Bentley Taylor
Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz
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Sounds like you have found a wonderful man. Good luck to you both. I can't wait to hear about the wedding and reception. It sounds beautiful!
When I got married (dinosaur years ago), I thought I had to follow tradition. Boy, do I wish I could do things over again! I would throw tradition out the window and do something really fun~! Good for you for wearing what you want!!!
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I know in my gut that we're doing to right thing. It's just the casual comments once in awhile that make me angry. I wish some people would just mind their own business! I just want everyone to understand that we aren't trying to be disrespectful or that we aren't "honoring marriage". So far this is the only thing that has really caused me any stress!
Thanks again! These boards have such a wonderful support system! I feel like I've known everyone for years!
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We all love you too! How come we didn't get an invitation to the wedding? Just kidding! (Skip the wedding invitation. We wanna come to the reception!) Is there gonna be champagne?
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Enjoy it!
#194282 - 07/11/05 02:29 PM
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Linz
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Okay, ours wasn't THAT avant garde, but it was certainly different and we had a ball doing it "our way".
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Come on over, the more the merrier! Wine is really big in the area where I live but not champagne, sorry! There will be wine and beer, neither of which I can drink but I'm used to that!
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Your wedding sounds fantastic, and so does your dress! Post pictures!
Have fun on your honeymoon, and take lots of pictures of each other. We just got married last year and when we got back we realized we had about 1000 pictures of scenery and houses and like 2 of each other. 
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"It's one of the most serious things that can possibly happen to one in a battle -- to get one's head cut off." -- LC
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aww congratulations!!
your wedding sounds fun! I know I do want to go semi traditional but I will be having a cotton candy machine and a snow cone machine for dessert at the reception.
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Just thuoght I would remind you in case you had forgotten....LOL (like THAT'S gonna happen)... I'm so excited for you!!
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Thank goodness I am so busy at work. It is helping to pass the time quicker. Only 3 1/2 more work days (after today) before I am off for 2 weeks. I am looking forward to that just as much as getting married!
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I know! I am a huge picture taker and realize that I never have any with me in them. Hopefully we find nice people in California to take some couple shots!
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Our two big weaknesses are ice cream and M&M's so we incorporated both of them. Too bad I can't safely eat either one!!
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