Rehearsal Night

What can I say? After only 4 1/2 hours of sleep, April, Amy and I headed to the 'Dell for mani/pedis, swung by the chair rental shop to pay the final bill, then met up with Cassie and Hannah to pick out flower supplies and makeup. We may have eaten at some point that day... I know we picked up breakfast stuff at Safeway and maybe munched on something at home. Anywho, we made it to the rehearsal about 10-15 minutes late, but you can't start without the bride! After not having seen Andy since we'd gone to sleep, I was ready for a hug. I pretty much had my get-out-of-my-way-or-I-will-hurt-you moment when we arrived and I was sitting in the car. I didn't want to get out, but I knew everyone involved was waiting for me. I was tired, hungry, irritated, and only wanted to be with Andy. Even behind my sunglasses, my mom noticed something was bugging me.

After the first run through, I started to get really nervous and even broke down a little (it's even on our wedding video... Ian panned over to the wedding party instead, but I'm glad the moment was caught). But in all honesty, wedding planning and the week prior to the big day is/was tough. I felt as if I was pulled in every which direction (as was Andy), money was a bit of an issue, and making sure we had everything ready to go the week of became a massive ordeal. I'd sent out a schedule 10 days prior to everyone, in hopes that it would provide some sort of organization to the festivities (it did!). Thankfully, we had SOO MUCH help from our wedding party and families that we really couldn't have pulled this off without them. So, with that, another HUGE THANK YOU! :D

Anyway, after a quick, second run through of the service, I felt much better. Andy and I were both irritated that Chaz and Brecia didn't show up, but by then we had the mindset of f*ck it! We're getting married, and there's not much else anyone can do to screw it up. Off to the union hall we went for BBQ, decorating, and beer tappin'.

Me, Carroll, Andy



We're not delirious... or are we?



Hannah and Thomason



Prepping the hall!
Martha Stewart's poms seem to be the wedding trend for 2009.
Our poms were DIT (do-it together!)

Photos courtesy of my Dad.

Honeymoon photos!

Located on my flickr page!

The photos have arrived!

For now, here's a sneak peak!

4 days... what?!

OMGosh! We're getting thisclose to the big day. My head has been a jumbled mess, mostly with everything going on and trying to get my head wrapped around the fact that everything is organized, we have a schedule of events, and if anything goes awry, it won't be a big deal. Andy and the boys are out on the town for his bachelor party, and I'm here at home watching Sex and the City while crafting. I'm feeling quite relaxed this evening, and am looking forward to hitting the sack early.

The wedding gifts have also been arriving via snail mail. Gifts = mini surprises = awesome! We're pretty giddy when we open the front door to find a random box of love from a family member or friend. I'd say it's as exciting as receiving RSVPs in the mailbox! YEAH!

I'm tired... excuse me if I start to ramble. All that's left for me to finish are the programs. Wow. I didn't think things would be so sane the week of. I'm really excited to start seeing everybody. Kyle (the BEST man) flew in last night, and we promptly took him out for beers. Cassie and Hannah arrived this evening, April & Sarah will arrive tomorrow, and Amy & Jason will arrive on Thursday. We've got a lot to do between now and Saturday (cooking/decorating/par-tay-ing), but I'll try to schedule a post or two if I don't get to sit down to blog.

Well, to answer a question I've received a couple of times in the last few days - What should I wear? DANCING SHOES! Also, something cool, comfortable, and casual. It's a summer wedding in the park, but don't fret if you're not too fancy. We'll be fancy, but that's just because we're awesome. :P But seriously folks, get ready to dance, dance, dance! You know we will be!

Okay, this bride-to-be needs to hit the sack. One of the most awesome hints I've read in this whole planning process is to get plenty of rest!

Eight Days (A Week)

Ooh I need your love babe,
Guess you know it's true.
Hope you need my love babe,
Just like I need you.
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me.
I ain't got nothin' but love babe,
Eight days a week.

Love you ev'ry day girl,
Always on my mind.
One thing I can say girl,
Love you all the time.
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me.
I ain't got nothin' but love girl,
Eight days a week.

Eight days a week
I love you.
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I care.

Ooh I need your love babe,
Guess you know it's true.
Hope you need my love babe,
Just like I need you.
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me.
I ain't got nothin' but love babe,
Eight days a week.

Eight days a week
I love you.
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I care.

Love you ev'ry day girl,
Always on my mind.
One thing I can say girl,
Love you all the time.
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me.
I ain't got nothin' but love girl,
Eight days a week,
Eight days a week,
Eight days a week.