tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140262842011-07-14T16:30:37.175-05:00Jen started this blog as a way to share information about our wedding with family and friends, and somewhere along the way it turned into a journal of the wedding planning process. Our wedding will take place on <strong>June 17, 2006</strong> in Kitchener, Ontario.<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.comBlogger761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1151507843700714422006-06-27T21:38:00.000-05:002006-06-29T13:06:09.553-05:00

Whew, we’re back and we're married! Our honeymoon was relaxing and amazing - I would highly recommend the RIU Tropical Bay in Negril, Jamaica. Ya mon!But onto the wedding – here's the full story.As many of you know, we planned an evening wedding (7:00 pm ceremony) at a last-minute location (the Grist Mill) followed by a cocktail reception at the Walper Terrace Hotel. Needless to say, I had PLENTY

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We just booked our honeymoon to the RIU Tropical Bay in Negril, Jamaica. I'm super excited!!The beach is supposed to be phenomenal and it's an all-inclusive resort so we're all set!

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Yesterday, May 17th, was our "one month to go" date and it was a pretty exciting day!To start, of course, it's ONE MONTH TO THE WEDDING -- Wow! It was also our official RSVP deadline and we've received all but 2 RSVPs -- not bad.Next up, I got an email from our photographer confirming our meeting for that night. The meeting was awesome -- it really got Jeff and I excited about the wedding.

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I had to dig up the ol' ticker -- look, only 6 weeks to go!!Jen & Jeff ~ June 17, 2006I haven't really done anything new concerning the wedding, mainly because it's been so busy at work, but I think I have everything more or less under control... And I've booked off a bunch of time in May, so that should give me plenty of opportunity to get all the little things done :)

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I had my very first bridal shower last Sunday (it was also one of the very few bridal showers I've ever attended) and it was awesome!It was hosted by my good friend and maid-of-honour, Alyssa, and her mother, Brenda. They did an amazing job planning the event and the food was awesome, the games were fun, and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. My other bridesmaid, Lesley, had to work but

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Wedding planning seems to come with new and strange addictions.First, it was paper. Even now that our invitations are done and sent, I still find myself drawn to advertisements for cool paper, fonts, and invites. I must have been a graphic designer in another life.But now I have a new, more shameful addiction -- checking our registries. Who would have guessed?! After all the stress of creating

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We're getting really close to the 2-month mark (it's coming up on Monday, in case anyone other than me is counting) and now it's time to focus on all the nitty-gritty details.I met with a friend / quasi wedding guru at Chapter's last night to go over what I had done and what I had left to do. At the end she said, "Sounds to me like you've thought of everything -- now you just have to do it!"Yup.

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Who knew renting chairs for the ceremony would be so complicated?!Well, actually, it's not the renting part that's complicated -- it's the "what do we do with them afterwards?" part that's causing the problem.Basically, the rental companies are only open until 5:00 pm on Saturdays and they're closed Sundays. So we can get the chairs, but then we need to find someone (preferably not attending the

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This is hilarious!Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement-not even her parents' nasty divorce.Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear and would be the best dressed mother-of-the-bride ever!A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father's new young wife had bought the exact same dress! Jennifer asked her to exchange it, but she

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I can't remember if I've posted about our photography plans or not, but I got some really great news today!But let's provide a bit of background shall we?About a year ago, when we were first hashing out our budget and realizing that paying for a wedding was uber expensive, I knew we were going to have to "get creative" in order to keep things within a reasonable cost. Photography is one of the

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All day I've been thinking about what we're going to do for music at our ceremony...A long while back I started researching our options, chatted with a cellist about playing at the ceremony, and also discussed the possibility of having a cellist / flutist duo. I got some info, listened to some demo's, and basically put it on the back burner.Now, only 10 weeks until the wedding, it occured to me

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This is pretty cool -- Yvonne at the Cakebox sent us a sketch of what our cupcakes are going to look like with notes about the colours, etc. Fun!Now we just have to pick the flavours... my favourite is lemon and Jeff's favourite is vanilla with strawberry preserve filling. We can choose one more flavour, so which one would you vote for? Chocolate with chocolate chipsChocolate-orangeJust plain

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I recently booked a florist (a little late in the process, but hey) and decided on the types of flowers we're going to have, namely peonies!Alyssa and Lesley are going to carry 3 peonies each in shades of pink -- something like this picture, but in a hand-tied bouquet format ;-)My bouquet is going to be a mix of peonies with a few roses, it's going to smell so good!

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Oops, I've completely neglected this blog. It's been an entire month since my last post and can you believe it -- there are only 2 months and 3 weeks left until the wedding!! Holy smokes!So what's been going on... Lots really, here's a quick update :DBuilt a wedding website (email me if you want the link)Finalized the invitations and will be mailing them shortlyHad a rockin' Stag and Doe --

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I've started building a wedding website, and I've since gotten lazy with the blog. On the plus side, the website is almost done and it's looking pretty sweet!

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I just realized I haven't posted about this yet, and I should!We're having a stag & doe on Saturday, March 4th at the Kitchener Schwaben Club. Tickets are $10, and there's going to be a DJ, food, prizes, games, and lots 'o fun!I've got tickets, so if you're interested in coming out let me know :D

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After I wrote that last blog I got back in the swing of things. Writing it down must have kick-started me into action :PIn the past week, I've touched base withthe catering manager at our reception locationa floristour DJa make-up artistthe events manager at Kitchener City Hall regarding our ceremony locationour travel agentmy maid of honour, mom, and aunt regarding our stag and doeand

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I've been in a wedding planning slump lately. I just haven't been interested in doing wedding stuff and yet I know there's a ton of things I should, nay need, to be doing.Wedding apathy has set in.This could be dangerous.

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Funny story...I was at the gym the other day and Marston, my personal trainer -- no, I'm not one of those types, but I did cave under excellent sales pressure and the knowledge that I would otherwise continue to neglect my gym membership -- asked me what my fitness goals were. Would I like to "shoot for one more rugby season and 'bulk up' a bit?" or would I rather focus on "tone."Hmm... let's

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Well now there are only 5 months left :P I thought it might be time to revist the ticker... there it goes, ticking away, only 5 months left.Jen & Jeff ~ June 17, 2006I have a feeling it's going to go by fast.

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Jeff and I signed up at Family Fitness yesterday, and since I've been a member since 1999 *cough, cough... ahem* Jeff got a pretty sweet deal as a "family member add-on." Yep, "family member"... I believe this is one of the first official marriage-related perks we've experienced. It's kind of funny and cool at the same time.And of course, finally the "guilt fee" -- my sadly neglected gym

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Seriously, Corina gets me hooked on these things. Oddly enough, my eyes are gray; however, Jeff's are actually blue. Interesting...Jen's eyesYour Eyes Should Be GrayYour eyes reflect: Intensity and driveWhat's hidden behind your eyes: A sensitive soulJeff's eyesYour Eyes Should Be BrownYour eyes reflect: Depth and wisdomWhat's hidden behind your eyes: A tender heartWhat Color Should Your Eyes Be?

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I've been thinking about this topic quite a bit lately, and realized I'd never written about our experience...Back in May or June of 2005, my maid-of-honour, Alyssa, encouraged Jeff and I to register. She and my other bridesmaid, Lesley, were throwing us an engagement party in early July and wanted us to register for a few gifts "just in case." Neither Jeff nor I were terribly comfortable with

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**Oh man... I never posted this. Well, here's a blast from the past, about 3 and a half months past or September 14th to be exact!**Forget fun; time flies when you're busy! And I know Sonja is likely wondering, "Where the hell is that Bridal Show post she promised?" Well here goes.Last Friday, Sonja, Alyssa, and I made our way to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the Canadian Bridal Show.

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So Jeff and I had a pretty sweet Christmas, and surprisingly a rather easy time juggling the multi-family schedule. I've heard horror stories from other couples about whirlwind holidays, fights over who gets more time with who, guilt-trips and anxiety attacks, etc. so I was quite relieved when our plans came together with no conflicts and were, relatively speaking, fairly relaxing. Hopefully

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... that means we're getting married this year! Kind of hard to believe it'sA) been 10 months since we got engaged, and B) only 5 and a half months until we get married. June 17th baby, here we come!

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Grab the book nearest you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says."Continent with his out-of-tune cellist and his rowdy claque." It's the second line in a poem, so it doesn't make much sense on its own.Stretch out your left arm as far as you can- what do you touch first?A pile of file folders.What is the last thing you watched on TV?The L Word on Showcase.Without looking, guess

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Alright... that cat picture, albeit hilarious, is a tad creepy when taken out of context. So, I figured a quick dress update should push it down the page a bit.That's right -- Lesley and Alyssa have picked their dress, and the winner is [drum roll please]...Once the girls get their dresses, in the correct size and all hemmed to perfection, I bet they're going to look hot! Oh, and yes... we

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Okay seriously, when I saw this picture... I laughed so hard it hurt!If you're thinking, "but isn't this a wedding blog?" and wondering how on earth this relates... just check out Kayla in her wedding veil. It's amazing what a Google image search for "veil + wedding" can produce!

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Nope, not Jeff as you might have assumed... rather the aforementioned etiquette-nazi who said:Thou shalt not wear black to a weddingI was back on her site today, hunting for something I mistakenly thought I'd read on there, and instead found this gem. Funny stuff.

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If you want to drive yourself crazy sometime, try Googling "wedding etiquette" and attempt make sense of all the conflicting advice you get.I forget how I found this particular article, but c'mon -- no one is allowed to wear black?!

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Due to scheduling conflicts, Alyssa, Lesley and I have been having a heck of time getting together to pick a bridesmaid dress. Seriously, we've been at this since August.But... we're getting close. Les and I went out on Saturday, to review our top choices and while we were at it, we took some pictures! Now Alyssa just has to pick which ones she likes, try them on, and hopefully she and Les can

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These things are fun...Your Heart Is PurpleFor you, love is about establishing and developing a deep connection. If it's true love, it brings you more wisdom and inner strength.Your flirting style: SincereYour lucky first date: An afternoon at a tea houseYour dream lover: Is both thoughtful and expressiveWhat you bring to relationships: UnderstandingWhat Colour Is Your Heart?

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I've been keeping it quiet, but I know it's true: I'm addicted to paper.How did this happen?! Jeff, being the good-natured kind of guy he is, has been great. Every time I've come home late because I've accidentally spent an hour wandering the paper aisle in Michael's, he has understood. And everytime I've come up with yet another invitation idea, he has offered helpful suggestions and feedback

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I am the proud new owner of a Cuisinart Egg Cooker and 6 joyously-coloured, egg-shaped plates, matching egg cups, and itty-bitty egg spoons.Hell yeah. Who's up for soft-boiled eggs?I guess I'd better explain.Yesterday afternoon, I attended a get-together / re-gifting party with a bunch of other brides and brides-to-be -- most of whom I'd never met before. You see, we're all quasi-regulars on a

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There's a really interesting "open bar" debate happening on one of the wedding forums I frequent, and it has given me a lot to think about.Jeff and I would like to have an open bar; however, we're not sure we can afford it. And since we're paying for everything ourselves, we don't exactly have a "plan B" should the bar tab exceed our budget...Common sense says we should likely consider our

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Jennifer Eleanor Johnson + Philip Jeffrey Richardson = 93%Dr. Love thinks that a relationship between Jennifer Eleanor Johnson and Philip Jeffrey Richardson has a very good chance of being successful, but this doesn't mean that you don't have to work on the relationship. Remember that every relationship needs spending time together, talking with each other etc. Et cetera eh? Hmm... Lol -- thanks

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Ever notice how it's called a "stag and doe" or a "buck and doe," but the girl is always a doe? Well, I say we call it a "buck and deer" baby; it sounds way more fun!As you might have guessed, stag and doe plans have begun. Both Noel (best man) and Alyssa (maid of honour) have started mentioning ideas, so I sent an email to the wedding party today to get the ball rolling.I'm excited. This is

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I've got a problem. I want a new dress.Oh, I have a dress, and it's a perfectly nice dress, but I haven't been able to shake this feeling that it's not quite right... it's not quite me.Maybe it's because I never buy dresses -- I think it's safe to say I'm not the "dress" type -- so finding a dress that is my type is quite the task. And then there's the issue of this other dress that keeps popping

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1129069293563056712005-10-11T17:19:00.000-05:002005-10-11T17:21:33.563-05:00

I'm fighting off a cold at the moment. At first I thought it was allergies (I always do), but no, it's a cold. Ugh.What happens if I'm sick on the big day? That would suck!

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Please, please, please weather Gods -- let it be nice weather!

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Dress shopping on Thursday went well, but we didn't find anything that made us go "wow, that's the one." Although there were plenty that made us laugh, lol.It seems our first picks are still in the lead, but the store we went to on Thursday didn't carry the same dresses. However, I finally found some pictures! Keep in mind that "tangerine" is not our colour of choice, but it was the only picture

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Alyssa, Lesley and I are meeting in Cambridge this Thursday to look for bridesmaid dresses. Lesley and I have already been once, but Alyssa wasn't able to make it so this will be the first time all of us have gone together.I'm not picky about the colour or style, I just want them to find something that they're both happy with and that goes well with my dress and the style of the event. I figure

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So I did it; I bought paper to play with.Jeff and I now have a mess of black, white, off-white, fuschia, green, bubblegum, forest, and soft mint paper -- in varying combinations of vellum, linen, and cardstock -- sitting on our dining room table.I'm partial to a black, white, and pink mix, but can't quite decide. Jeff likes the green tones and isn't sure about the pink. I wish there was a way to

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And not in a bad way... although, really, is there a good way to dream about invitations? Here's the story...Jeff and I went on an impromptu wedding-related outing on Saturday afternoon -- we looked at some wedding bands, stopped by the party store, and tried on some goofy hats. Then I remembered that I'd wanted to check out Scribe's Nook in Waterloo for ideas on making our own wedding

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After much ado and a lot of nothing, we've finally hired a DJ!Jeff and I met with Jasmyn from Olympic Sound last night (she was actually one of the first DJs I called) and we liked what we heard, so we've decided to hire her. Plus, she comes highly recommended and the price was right ;-)So... we've got an officiant, a reception location, and a DJ for sure. At the very least we can get married, go

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1126196606742884172005-09-08T11:37:00.000-05:002005-09-12T08:23:00.156-05:00

I've started to catch myself doing something I promised I wouldn't: accessorize. That's not the right word, but it's the closest I can come to describing the feeling. Basically, it's an urge to add extraneous items, frills you could say, to the wedding. For example, "save-the-date" cards. I had no intention of sending save-the-date cards until I saw a discussion on sending save-the-date magnets

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1125510720351464242005-08-31T11:54:00.000-05:002005-08-31T12:59:05.520-05:00

As some of you know, Jeff had ACL reconstruction surgery (aka, knee surgery) last Wednesday. The surgery went fine, but when it neared time to leave the hospital (8 hours later) we discovered that Jeff's good leg wasn't working! Apparently his leg had been resting funny while he was "under" and somehow he had pinched a nerve putting most of his leg to sleep. Four more hours later, we finally

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1124372582171406672005-08-18T07:58:00.000-05:002005-08-19T15:08:59.156-05:00

It's Jeff's birthday today -- everyone wish him a happy day!Happy birthday sweetie :)P.S. It's Courtney's birthday today, too. Happy birthday Court!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1124316199192003962005-08-17T17:03:00.000-05:002005-08-17T17:03:19.196-05:00

The word "elope" has come up again in recent wedding discussions.Between trying to decide which DJ to hire, dropping off deposits and watching our savings account shrink, and listening to other brides' horror stories of melt-downs at the 2-month mark, I think it's safe to say we've quite honestly considered eloping.Deep down I still want to throw a big party and celebrate our special day with

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1124140716783879512005-08-15T16:17:00.000-05:002005-08-15T16:20:00.256-05:00

I've now found 2 DJs that are more suited to our budget. Yay!One charges $300, but we'd also need to rent a PA system, and the other charges $400 inclusive.I also have a call in to FlashPoint Productions -- thanks to whoever left the tip!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1123868803743887542005-08-12T12:38:00.000-05:002005-08-12T12:56:08.086-05:00

I've been noticing a number of signs that "Bridal Show Season" is fast approaching.2 for 1 coupons at Home Outfitters;notices posted by other brides on chat boards; and"Vendors Wanted" announcements on wedding-related websites.Never having been to a true Bridal Show, I'm curious to attend. I've heard that "T.O. shows are crazy!" and I have a feeling I'll be in way over my head, but to be honest I

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1123620086109076212005-08-09T16:07:00.000-05:002005-08-09T15:41:26.113-05:00

Odd, I thought up this title and actually started bopping to the tune of "Hey Mister DJ, put a record on..." Then I caught myself, and I'm in a public place. *cough, cough* *ahem*But back to DJs... Geez, they're expensive! If anyone knows of a good, reasonably-priced DJ in the KW or Cambridge area, let me know. I found a great one, but he's $1,100 + GST for the night. WHEW! Of course, he'll

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1123187754325790262005-08-04T16:05:00.000-05:002005-08-04T15:41:46.580-05:00

I had a moment of weirdness today as I checked our Forum for New Students to see if anyone had responded to my call for blogger applications.That's right, at work I'm in the process of recruiting students to blog about their first-year university experience; while at play, I blog for the silent millions (okay 10s) of you who read this very site. And in addition to "shaming" Jeff into posting his

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1123157829973297572005-08-04T07:05:00.000-05:002005-08-04T08:37:36.836-05:00

So I recieved Jen's "shameless" e-mail this morning; I had been warned about it, told I was going to laugh, and yes, I did. A lot. Though I was a little surprised she didn't list a fourth reason for sending it as: Because I've been trying to get Jeff to write a post and he still hasn't.Well here goes, maybe I'll catch the blogging fever.

Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01929123077414614907noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1123111143509702392005-08-03T18:11:00.000-05:002005-08-03T18:21:02.546-05:00

I found an article on Indiebride.com -- thanks for the tip Holly! -- about a book called What No One Tells the Bride.It was an interview with the author, Marg Stark, and from what I read the book sounds quite interesting. I also flipped through the first few pages online and it's funny how accurate it sounds!A trip to Chapters may be in order.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1123105287230218662005-08-03T16:41:00.000-05:002005-08-03T16:43:07.470-05:00

There seems to be a common trend among brides-to-be of lulls and highs experienced during the planning process. One week you're a planning queen, checking item after item off your massive list of to-do's, and the next you're wishing that DJ would call and book himself 'cause you just can't be bothered right now.I'm currently experiencing one of those lulls.Unfortunately time does keep ticking,

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1122412055665840052005-07-26T16:21:00.000-05:002005-07-26T16:38:44.336-05:00

Yes, the big news -- we've finally found a location for our wedding, and... it fits our budget. YAY!!Thank you, thank you... no really, the applause is not necessary. Oh shucks, well if you must... yes, you can have my autograph *blush*(Can you tell I've spent way too many hours moderating an online forum full of teenagers? Geez.)But back on track, we have indeed found a location for our

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1122387782336005382005-07-26T07:57:00.000-05:002005-07-26T09:27:06.090-05:00

It occurred to me yesterday, as I was driving home, that it's hazardous to be a bride. Picture this: You're in the car, hands on the wheel, when suddenly a flicker catches your eye... you glance down and think,Wow, look at that really pretty ring on my finger! Hee hee... I'm engaged! ...Then reality hits and you realize, Oh crap, I'm driving!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1122327435286784402005-07-25T16:37:00.000-05:002005-08-03T17:15:45.626-05:00

So I got an email from Jeff this morning -- who by the way did "join the team," but apparently needs a little more encouragement to actually post a blog (hint, hint) -- to say that our officiant, Pastor John, gave him a call.A bit of background...We met with Pastor John back in May and booked him for our wedding date of June 17, 2006 -- which at the time was to be held in Oakville. But since

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1122322639594500532005-07-25T16:17:00.000-05:002005-07-26T15:58:13.976-05:00

In the course of my wedding planning (thus far), I've discovered an interesting little side industry: online "tickers." Little images you can apend to your email signature or post on your website, which count down the days to your special event -- in our case, the wedding.So I created one of these tickers to tack onto my chat board signature... (Yes, I already admitted I'm a geek!) But today, I

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1122060647379904992005-07-22T14:25:00.000-05:002005-07-25T16:42:28.506-05:00

I didn't realize how much I liked flowers until I started doing some research for the wedding ;-)So... do we go with elegant?Or fun!Minus the pearl pins of course... I'm not into the pearl pins :P

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1121723274535776082005-07-17T16:22:00.000-05:002005-07-22T14:48:27.650-05:00

Apparently I've been slacking off and forgot to post a post-engagement party post... Postity post-post, lol. Oh... I'm easily entertained (and distracted) :pSo the engagement party (EP) went really well and we had absolutely amazing weather. Clear skies, low humidity, and just warm enough to be nice and comfortable sitting outdoors in the early evening. If only the weather fairy could guarantee

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1121261188267531182005-07-13T07:56:00.000-05:002005-07-13T14:35:15.600-05:00

The average cost of...a Canadian wedding = $20,000a professional photographer = $1,600a tent for an outdoor wedding = $1,400flowers & floral arrangements = $1,000No wonder the first thing my boss said when I told her I was engaged was:Elope.So... who's up for a road trip to Vegas?! No worries if you can't make it -- thanks to modern technology we can broadcast our wedding LIVE on the Internet for

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1121108126103501502005-07-11T11:54:00.000-05:002005-07-12T08:00:59.743-05:00

... who can tell me what this one says? lol!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1120761331140000662005-07-07T11:29:00.000-05:002005-07-12T08:01:36.630-05:00

Wow, this snuck up fast! It feels like ages ago that Alyssa and Lesley -- my good friends and bridesmaids -- suggested having an engagement party for Jeff and I. And now it's almost here!Don't fail me now Environment Canada -- they're currently calling for sunny skies and 27-degree weather, so it should be a pretty sweet day :DOn a completely unrelated note, I'm convinced that Bell ExpressVu

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1120571109066125592005-07-05T07:53:00.000-05:002005-07-05T08:45:31.980-05:00

As a complete neophyte when it comes to weddings, wedding planning, and even party planning I am so thankful for the Internet! Yes, for those of you who know me well this likely doesn't come as a surprise. What? Jen, the email junkie, in love with the Internet? No... But yet again, this trusty tool has come through for me and introduced me to my new best friends:The KnotThe KW Wedding RingNow if

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1120501231453170702005-07-04T11:11:00.000-05:002005-07-12T08:02:14.436-05:00

So Alyssa (my MOH) asked me for some pictures of Jeff and I... not sure what they're for, but look what I found:Are we hot or what?! Yes, that's a midriff-baring shirt on Jeff and you should have seen his short-shorts and calf-high white socks. Oh rugby... thankfully we're both part of the same club and it makes perfect sense to "pillage the Village" and wear ridiculous outfits in public!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1120492036014706642005-07-04T10:53:00.000-05:002005-07-04T10:53:57.690-05:00

On Saturday, my mom drove up from Oakville to go dress shopping with me at Taylor's Bridal in Elmira. It was a good day and I ended up finding a great dress for 50% off, so that's one more item ticked off my list. A bit anticlimatic? Yes. I think this is a classic case of me being the kind of person that likes options not decisions. Other girls would be ecstatic that they'd found "the dress"

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1120242213130326252005-07-01T13:16:00.000-05:002005-07-01T13:23:33.130-05:00

I'm off to Oakville today for dinner and fireworks at my mom's -- I hear we're having crab legs, mmm...Jeff is on a fishing trip with his dad and brothers this weekend, so I'm on my own. More crab legs for me, hee hee!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1120241422938040262005-07-01T11:39:00.000-05:002005-08-04T15:52:32.386-05:00

So last night, my bridesmaid Lesley and I did some preliminary wedding dress shopping in Uptown Waterloo. My hairdresser had told me about a store that's more for prom/bridesmaids dresses, but which has very reasonably-priced wedding dresses, too. So Lesley and I dropped in, and the ladies asked if I had an appointment... umm no, I didn't think it was that kind of store :| But after a bit of fuss

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1120155818035443482005-06-30T11:58:00.000-05:002005-07-12T08:04:04.446-05:00

So I'm trying to figure out where we're going to have this thing. Oakville, Paris (ON), or Waterloo?There's my aunt's house in Oakville, but that option is pretty much out due to lack of space. It's too bad, because it's really quite pretty.Then there's Jeff's parents' backyard in Paris, but the darn tent, table, linen, chair, flatware, glassware, place setting, etc. rentals are killing my

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1120062362457299462005-06-29T11:18:00.000-05:002005-06-30T13:54:21.123-05:00

So I spent most of last night calculating the costs for an outdoor wedding in Jeff's parents' backyard... and came out way over budget. Crap.That, and I got a reply from a caterer I'd emailed -- one that specializes in outdoor BBQs -- and his entire message was: Regrets; budget not feasible. Ok, that's depressing...I was totally sold on the idea of having our wedding in Jeff's parents' backyard,

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1119989023102926702005-06-28T17:01:00.000-05:002005-07-12T08:05:15.766-05:00

I was fiddling around with some web templates today and decided to see what kind of fun, wedding-related graphic I could come up with... I'm not sure if I'll use this anywhere, but it looks neat for now!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1119976857719733542005-06-28T11:40:00.000-05:002005-06-29T12:13:55.130-05:00

So I've invited Jeff to "join the team" and start posting on our blog.Let's see if he takes the bait ;-)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09403017615875206111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14026284.post-1119975077656119222005-06-28T11:05:00.000-05:002005-06-29T12:14:24.026-05:00

Alright, my first journey into blogging -- I have a feeling this could become addictive...My original intention was to see if Google had a free web-hosting feature: GoogleWebs, how sweet would that be? And the plan was to build a wedding website where Jeff, my fiancé, and I could post info, pictures, and more details about our wedding.[Yes sweetie, I'm a geek and you're a geek-lover :p]But...

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