Our Wedding September 9-06
so the past couple of months have been mad crazy busy with all the wedding preparation. What it came down to was the three days before the wedding...
Thursday..Rehearsal day..
We met at the church. The lady conducting the rehearsal screwed everyone up and really we ended up leaving there like we didn't know any differently. We went to my moms house for the dinner and it was a lot of fun. We had some good food..drunken moments..well for some people mainly
phn and
slugger who pretty much got wasted. I had to drive
phn's car home and
slugger got smashed in the balls and took off his clothes out front of my house. Overall, it was a good night and the wedding party got to know each other a little better. I was quite happy at the way my friends and shanes friends (which i consider my friends as well) got along.
Friday..the day before
We went to get our nails done. It took forever but the result was worth it. Then it was pouring rain and a bad t-storm. Cailyn and I went to scarborough town to look for umbrellas. We had some fun with the guy in the dollar store and the two pissy ladys in walmart..but finally ended up with umbrellas. We went back to my moms house and visited with my aunt gail and cousin paul from montreal. We then proceded to have some drinks (Zin and tequila rose) and popcorn. Finally Shannon and Renee came to join us and we had some drinks (along with two exit shots with
phn and
slugger). I panicked a bit at the thought that maybe the power would go out and how the hell would they do my hair? i was quickly told to shut up.. I think about one i decided i should try and sleep so i journeyed off to the basement. I had trouble sleeping and then the rest of the girls came down and ren and shan decided to talk to the fish that were in the basement. I then made the mistake of telling them that just around the corner we had a turtle. They went in to look at DUFFY and found different names to call him and had some great fun with him..i think we finally passed out around 230.
Saturday..the day of!
I woke up dead tired..took a quick shower and met char and stacey to get my hair and make up done. I also woke everyone else up too..we had our hair and make up done (my hair stayed perfectly the whole night i might add)..the other girls started to show and we were getting ready while eating breakfast. I was surprised at how i wasn't nervous yet. Then we all got ready..still wondering why the photo guy (who was supposed to show at 10) was not here. Then the call comes from Shane that the David (photo guy) went to my apartment and not my moms house so he would be late. I was a bit panicked but really how much time does he need with me. The rain was still a concern to me cause it was pouring out. However in my family its considered good luck to rain on the wedding day. Anyways the photographer came at around 1045 and started his pics..the rain stopped and the bus came. We got into the bus then i realized i had to pee..that was an experience. then back on the bus...I started getting nervous then...
We pulled up out front and ventured into the church. Everything pretty much fell into place and next thing i knew i was up front with my fiance. It was a little confusing because what the priest was doing was different from the rehersal but we adapted. The service was nice..and pretty much before you knew it we were saying our vows and putting our rings on each other..i confused shane a little because the priest said hold your right hand and my engagement ring was on that hand so shane thought that was my left...we signed and kissed and became husband and wife!! such an amazing feeling!! I also had my first communion that day..which for anyone who doesn't know i had been doing classes like crazy every weekend to convert to catholic before the wedding (august 24-06 was my confirmation).
After that we got on the bus and gave the wedding party the gifts. We gave them jerseys and running shoes and engraved shot glasses...the party loved them!! we then went to have the pictures done at RIchmond green. It was VERY COLD LIKE WINTER there..people were saying they were cold and they had damn jackets on..i had nothing!! I think we got some good shots! We had some team pics taken with the wedding party wearing t heir jerseys..it was fun! After that we visited the cemetary to visit Jon and pay our respects..take a little shot of JD for him..then had some mickey d's..it hit the spot! I also went pee in that mcdonalds bathroom ..wheel chair washroom of course..and with Kim and Cailyns help (and picture taking...hey why does everyone take pics of me peeing!!) i managed to pee!
We ended up at the hall...everyone went to do their duties..Shane and I greeted people..and then we had our personalized intros..which was fun and we came in with jerseys and shoes on!! parents weren't too impressed but the guests loved it!! Everything about the night was perfect..we had a lot of fun..the speeches were great..the slideshow that our parents did was nice..the slideshow that the no frills crew did was funny...and yes very tasteful good job james!! James aka
slugger did a wonderful job mcing. The food was great..although i couldnt' eat a lot of it cause i was worried about talking in front of people..i think i did manage to go up..didn't say much..actually don't remember what i said..but i said something ( and then something only select people know about..i went to the bridal suite and vomited after it..felt way better after that!!) I have to say i really appreciated my husbands attempts at trying to make me less nervous (he had everyone stand up..then told me that we could make them do whatever we wanted so i shouldn't be nervous) it was really cute and sweet. Only thing throughout the night that did go wrong was my dress kept undoing and needed to be pinned..i have to say a special thanks to ren for keeping my bum hidden..even while dancing to kayne lol i was pissed then about the dress but that didn't last too long.....and then we partied!! and partied!! and partied!! We all also went back to the hotel room and had some more mickey d's and drinks (baby duck!!)..then slowly one by one people passed out...
It was nice to have all our friends and family there having a good time with us.. I had a great time! I am so happy to be Mrs. Alvares now..i can't wait to my life ahead with my new husband!! And also happy to join the married crew!!
also i will post pics when i get some
oh and i LOVE My ipod that my husband bought me as a wedding gift (i got him his xbox 360)
Thursday..Rehearsal day..
We met at the church. The lady conducting the rehearsal screwed everyone up and really we ended up leaving there like we didn't know any differently. We went to my moms house for the dinner and it was a lot of fun. We had some good food..drunken moments..well for some people mainly
phn and
slugger who pretty much got wasted. I had to drive
phn's car home and
slugger got smashed in the balls and took off his clothes out front of my house. Overall, it was a good night and the wedding party got to know each other a little better. I was quite happy at the way my friends and shanes friends (which i consider my friends as well) got along.
Friday..the day before
We went to get our nails done. It took forever but the result was worth it. Then it was pouring rain and a bad t-storm. Cailyn and I went to scarborough town to look for umbrellas. We had some fun with the guy in the dollar store and the two pissy ladys in walmart..but finally ended up with umbrellas. We went back to my moms house and visited with my aunt gail and cousin paul from montreal. We then proceded to have some drinks (Zin and tequila rose) and popcorn. Finally Shannon and Renee came to join us and we had some drinks (along with two exit shots with
phn and
slugger). I panicked a bit at the thought that maybe the power would go out and how the hell would they do my hair? i was quickly told to shut up.. I think about one i decided i should try and sleep so i journeyed off to the basement. I had trouble sleeping and then the rest of the girls came down and ren and shan decided to talk to the fish that were in the basement. I then made the mistake of telling them that just around the corner we had a turtle. They went in to look at DUFFY and found different names to call him and had some great fun with him..i think we finally passed out around 230.
Saturday..the day of!
I woke up dead tired..took a quick shower and met char and stacey to get my hair and make up done. I also woke everyone else up too..we had our hair and make up done (my hair stayed perfectly the whole night i might add)..the other girls started to show and we were getting ready while eating breakfast. I was surprised at how i wasn't nervous yet. Then we all got ready..still wondering why the photo guy (who was supposed to show at 10) was not here. Then the call comes from Shane that the David (photo guy) went to my apartment and not my moms house so he would be late. I was a bit panicked but really how much time does he need with me. The rain was still a concern to me cause it was pouring out. However in my family its considered good luck to rain on the wedding day. Anyways the photographer came at around 1045 and started his pics..the rain stopped and the bus came. We got into the bus then i realized i had to pee..that was an experience. then back on the bus...I started getting nervous then...
We pulled up out front and ventured into the church. Everything pretty much fell into place and next thing i knew i was up front with my fiance. It was a little confusing because what the priest was doing was different from the rehersal but we adapted. The service was nice..and pretty much before you knew it we were saying our vows and putting our rings on each other..i confused shane a little because the priest said hold your right hand and my engagement ring was on that hand so shane thought that was my left...we signed and kissed and became husband and wife!! such an amazing feeling!! I also had my first communion that day..which for anyone who doesn't know i had been doing classes like crazy every weekend to convert to catholic before the wedding (august 24-06 was my confirmation).
After that we got on the bus and gave the wedding party the gifts. We gave them jerseys and running shoes and engraved shot glasses...the party loved them!! we then went to have the pictures done at RIchmond green. It was VERY COLD LIKE WINTER there..people were saying they were cold and they had damn jackets on..i had nothing!! I think we got some good shots! We had some team pics taken with the wedding party wearing t heir jerseys..it was fun! After that we visited the cemetary to visit Jon and pay our respects..take a little shot of JD for him..then had some mickey d's..it hit the spot! I also went pee in that mcdonalds bathroom ..wheel chair washroom of course..and with Kim and Cailyns help (and picture taking...hey why does everyone take pics of me peeing!!) i managed to pee!
We ended up at the hall...everyone went to do their duties..Shane and I greeted people..and then we had our personalized intros..which was fun and we came in with jerseys and shoes on!! parents weren't too impressed but the guests loved it!! Everything about the night was perfect..we had a lot of fun..the speeches were great..the slideshow that our parents did was nice..the slideshow that the no frills crew did was funny...and yes very tasteful good job james!! James aka
slugger did a wonderful job mcing. The food was great..although i couldnt' eat a lot of it cause i was worried about talking in front of people..i think i did manage to go up..didn't say much..actually don't remember what i said..but i said something ( and then something only select people know about..i went to the bridal suite and vomited after it..felt way better after that!!) I have to say i really appreciated my husbands attempts at trying to make me less nervous (he had everyone stand up..then told me that we could make them do whatever we wanted so i shouldn't be nervous) it was really cute and sweet. Only thing throughout the night that did go wrong was my dress kept undoing and needed to be pinned..i have to say a special thanks to ren for keeping my bum hidden..even while dancing to kayne lol i was pissed then about the dress but that didn't last too long.....and then we partied!! and partied!! and partied!! We all also went back to the hotel room and had some more mickey d's and drinks (baby duck!!)..then slowly one by one people passed out...
It was nice to have all our friends and family there having a good time with us.. I had a great time! I am so happy to be Mrs. Alvares now..i can't wait to my life ahead with my new husband!! And also happy to join the married crew!!
also i will post pics when i get some
oh and i LOVE My ipod that my husband bought me as a wedding gift (i got him his xbox 360)