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Ok- who wants another wedding rant? Me!
Actually I have to confess something- I like bread. A lot. And beer! And eating! Eating more than a salad with no dressing, or worse lo fat dressing! I like cheese- actually I love cheese. If I weren’t marrying Ben- I might spend all my time with cheese. They would start calling me cheese girl because I would smell like cheese. Luckily I’m marrying Ben and won’t be a weird cheese bride. ANYWAY. I just wanted to confess this because I feel like anytime I look into “bride” things- there are no pictures of brides who like bread- or cheese. And I can’t go on a wedding website without seeing things like “lose 20 pounds in a week!” “Be the perfect bride, at the perfect size”, “This is the best shape you’ll be in your life- flaunt it”. There’s even a show that is all about overweight brides slimming down for their wedding. Are normal sized people not allowed to get married? Can I not be an overweight bride? Are they going to take away the wedding license? I mean- seriously people. I understand the bridal industry that’s all about giving you this wonderful day to start off the rest of your life- but the wedding fitness/ diet industry? Totally unhealthy. Totally- overzealous. I think that a lot of people go on these crash diets (not me- I can’t commit to crash diets) because they think that’s what they need to do before their wedding. They buy wedding dresses 3 sizes to small 6 months before the wedding.
Hey- there are a ton of fun parties to be had before the wedding. Wouldn’t it suck not to be able to eat at them? So, I’ll be eating bread- right up to and during the wedding. How else am I going to keep from getting sloppy drunk?! (KIDDING!)
Ben got his outfit for the wedding! How exciting! We went to Men’s Warehouse with his dad on Tuesday and had a great time looking at a bunch of different suits.
Doesn’t he look handsome? The turtleneck is only for color- please do not be alarmed. Ben will not be wearing a turtleneck at the wedding. I’m quite excited about it- this was the one thing we had left to do that I was getting really anxious about. He kept saying things like- I could go out two weeks before the wedding and find my suit. ARG.
Ah well- Doesn’t he look handsome? I really like this color on him!
I read Lindsey’s posts and they have so many pretty pictures- all I have are words! Anyway, I am posting as a procrastination tool from filling out the survey our officiant Jessie sent us. So many questions! But really good questions! With each answer, I realize more and more how much I love Lindsey and how happy I am we are getting married in June.
Sidenote: It is getting really creepy to be making lots of plans for things that will happen after our wedding. Like we were at a movie with Hannah W. and every single movie being previewed comes out after the wedding (by the way- Hannah, thanks for pointing that out every time!)
The tasting that Lindsey talks about in the following post was so much fun! My parents came and the four of us had a blast! It started with a cocktail hour in the barn, which is where our cocktail hour will be. Then we went into the main ballroom for dinner, which was amazing! During the cocktail hour, they passed almost all the different hors d’oeuvres we could have for our cocktail hour. They also had the different stationary displays up. Such good food and the room looked so pretty!!
Then we went into the ballroom for dinner. We were assigned to a table, and had some wonderful breads and things on the table. One of the coolest things about the Publick House is there is a bakery on site and they make the best breads and sticky buns and, yes, wedding cakes! After a brief introduction by the staff, it was time for dinner. In the middle of the room they had set up this HUGE buffet. Each of the possible entrees was served in chafing dishes for us to try and, next to the dish, was the menu item actually plated so we could see what it would look like. The food was really good (not as good as their food usually is, because it is hard to serve in chafing dishes and still make it really good) After dinner, there was a cake table with like 7 different kinds of wedding cake. We made all our food choices, which we might tell you in a later post.
I want to finish with a story that, to me, reflects the sort-of place the Publick House is. After we had gone into the ballroom and sat down before dinner, the catering staff was making the rounds of the room. I got to meet the pastry chef and the executive chef among others, which was really nice. But I digress. So the staff is circling the room and the y come to our table. While they had had most of the appetizers available to taste, there was one in particular I had wanted to try that wasn’t available. I asked the catering manager about it and she went into the kitchen and had them make it up specially for us. This is a place that will do whatever they need to do in order to ensure a great experience and that is amazing! We love them!
Ok, long enough-back to the questionnaire
Really interesting article in the Boston Globe today about how more and more grooms are asking their future bride’s parents for permission. Following the article are ten pages of comments arguing both sides of the issue. I guess I’m a little surprised at all the controversy around it.
The night before I proposed, I called Lindsey’s parents and am thrilled I did. Her mom answered and I told her that I wanted to let her know that I was planning to propose to Lindsey. She said that she was really happy and suggested I talk to her Dad. He and I had a very nice conversation and it made me so happy to know that I had their blessings. This is their only child and I wanted them to be a part of this moment.
I truly disagree with those people who say that guys doing that shows a lack of respect for their bride or shows that the woman is not mature enough to married. It is a personal choice and does not say anything about anyone if it happens or not. Things would be different if a lack of a blessing would change anything- you have to confident enough to move on and do what is right for you as a a couple. But, apart from that, I really don’t see why this is so controversial.
Just to update you, there have been some changes to the Save the Dates. But they will be great!! Lindsey is mad at me because I don’t have a very strong opinion on them- I shudder to think how she would react if she was engaged to a totally disengaged and disinterested guy- as many are! I think she might kill him. As it is, I’m afraid to close both eyes at night. Luckily I have Q to protect me. Random side note- If you are ever sleeping with our cat (and I can’t imagine why you would be) do not pet her in the middle of the night, no matter how cute she is being. She will take one pat as a sign that you are awake and ready to play. Trying to go back to sleep, as I found out the other night at 3 AM is futile. But I digress.
So, this weekend we are going down to Lindsey’s parents for our third engagement party. Third one! My sister, bless her heart, will be the only person to have attended all three. That’s dedication or a person sorely in need of a life. Who knows. This whole engagement party thing is so bizarre. And that we get presents for it, is even more bizarre. I love the attention, don’t get me wrong. It just seems odd that you get presents for being engaged, Then you get presents because you are almost married (wedding shower) and then you get presents because you are actually married. Crazy! If you are ever stuck about what to get us, a bottle of wine is the perfect gift. We love wine. I should write about wine. That would be fun. (I have a blog that Lindsey set up for me that I haven’t posted anything on yet. Maybe it will be about politics and wine- a perfect combination!
The other two engagement parties were really fun. The first was at our apartment and was for people who are in our wedding party. The second was at my parents house and, as I mentioned, the third will be at Lindsey’s parents place in South Jersey. The coolest thing was, after the one that my parents threw, one of Lindsey’s relatives told my Dad that he was going to have more fun at the wedding now that he knew people on my side. I highly recommend that people who are getting married find a way, if possible, of getting the extended families to at least meet before the wedding. I really think it will make for a better wedding weekend. The one this weekend should be fun too! I will get to meet people in her family who I have never met before, which is great!
I have decided, since there was such a good response to my last limerick, that I will end every entry with one. So here goes:
This post was post number three
It’s lucky for me, it is free
Read it you will
It’s not such a pill
A comment I should soon see
If only the creepy guy on the path could see me now. I’ll never forget that look- I was sitting there, minding my own business, completely engrossed in one of the many wedding magazines I love reading (could one, just one, have something other then a bride on the cover? Please!) I look up and he is staring at me. Not like a 2 AM creppy drunk guy leering stare that all us pretty people get. Oh no. It was a “I’m wearing a suit and it is 8:30 in the morning and I haven’t had my coffee and I’m really pissed at my boss and who the hell do you think you are reading that wedding magazine you must be gay and I don’t like gay people” stare. While it was the most dramatic example, it was not the only instance where I got a look or a comment for being excited about something wedding-related. This blog is my chance to fight back and embaress those people whose names I don’t know or don’t remember.
Yes, the involved groom exists and I am taking control. I will be sharing all my thoughts on the wedding (well, whatever my fiancee lets me share) and talking about some experiences that have baffled, amazed, amused or offended me along this blissful path to matrimonial (fill in word here)
I have heard it said by a man- some might call him a “best man”- that the best way to start a blog is with a limerick. Since he thinks himself quite wise and witty, I thought I’d give it a try. The only question is who will make fun of it first: the best man or the fiancee? hmm.
There once was a fellow named Ben
His fiancée was really a ten
A groom he will be
Fills him with such glee
Since she lets him watch ESPN
