Wedded bliss with attempted pix
Shit, this past month has been fun.
And it's not over yet.
I just wanted to go on a quick love-fest for all of my lovelies who came over for the Highland wedding. I can't tell you how much it meant to me to see you all together, in Scotland. It's what I dream about each day here. Whenever I do anything cool or see something new, I always think: Aaron would love this! Karin should totally be here. Jerbs definately knows what I'm talking about, etc. It was just amazing to see everyone again.
Right, I just read a comment from Erica about how the wedding went. It was pretty awesome. I had a great time, did not get too stressed, and did remember the day and really enjoyed myself. My parents stayed with Paul and me for about a week and a half before the wedding, and that got mighty cramped. We had a couple really stupid arguments over seating charts and wedding cakes, as you'd expect when many opinions are involved. I have to say the most amazing thing about finally being married is that we know are free to talk about other things besides planning this wedding. Weddings are cool and all, but I've never been the type to really enjoy mincing over every detail. Exhausting.
I was so calm planning the whole thing that it didn't really hit me until a few minutes before walking down the aisle. I was so prepared that I was early, and Jordan, Karin and Eve (flower girl) and I had nothing to do but wait for about 30 minutes in the hotel room before the ceremony. That was a bit tortureous. I was really nervous walking down the aisle. Paul looked completely amazing (decked out in full Highland dress, complete with sword)
and when he said his vows, he just seemed different to me. We've lived together for over a year now, but when he was talking to me he seemed to me just like I thought of him when we first met. Like I'd gotten used to him and here he was, just slightly different. I was a little nervous with everybody watching but I got through my vows without crying, and then it was over so quickly. Here's a photo
We had pictures which seemed to take hours, complete with cheesy shots of us with our arms over a fence and some shit. You just can't avoid cheesy wedding photography pictures. We then had our dinner which was fine. Nothing much to report there. We then had a ceilidh with my band playing all night. Fucking fantastic to see everyone out there dancing. At one point all of the guests were in a giant circle and Jordan did a berserker dance routine. In a kilt. It was fantastic.
Here's the guard of honor. These are all students of Paul's
Erbs and Karin and Jerbs
Will write again about our adventures in Hamsterland. A much needed break with much needed loved ones.
Love, Kristin
And it's not over yet.
I just wanted to go on a quick love-fest for all of my lovelies who came over for the Highland wedding. I can't tell you how much it meant to me to see you all together, in Scotland. It's what I dream about each day here. Whenever I do anything cool or see something new, I always think: Aaron would love this! Karin should totally be here. Jerbs definately knows what I'm talking about, etc. It was just amazing to see everyone again.
Right, I just read a comment from Erica about how the wedding went. It was pretty awesome. I had a great time, did not get too stressed, and did remember the day and really enjoyed myself. My parents stayed with Paul and me for about a week and a half before the wedding, and that got mighty cramped. We had a couple really stupid arguments over seating charts and wedding cakes, as you'd expect when many opinions are involved. I have to say the most amazing thing about finally being married is that we know are free to talk about other things besides planning this wedding. Weddings are cool and all, but I've never been the type to really enjoy mincing over every detail. Exhausting.
I was so calm planning the whole thing that it didn't really hit me until a few minutes before walking down the aisle. I was so prepared that I was early, and Jordan, Karin and Eve (flower girl) and I had nothing to do but wait for about 30 minutes in the hotel room before the ceremony. That was a bit tortureous. I was really nervous walking down the aisle. Paul looked completely amazing (decked out in full Highland dress, complete with sword)
and when he said his vows, he just seemed different to me. We've lived together for over a year now, but when he was talking to me he seemed to me just like I thought of him when we first met. Like I'd gotten used to him and here he was, just slightly different. I was a little nervous with everybody watching but I got through my vows without crying, and then it was over so quickly. Here's a photo
We had pictures which seemed to take hours, complete with cheesy shots of us with our arms over a fence and some shit. You just can't avoid cheesy wedding photography pictures. We then had our dinner which was fine. Nothing much to report there. We then had a ceilidh with my band playing all night. Fucking fantastic to see everyone out there dancing. At one point all of the guests were in a giant circle and Jordan did a berserker dance routine. In a kilt. It was fantastic.
Here's the guard of honor. These are all students of Paul's
Erbs and Karin and Jerbs
Will write again about our adventures in Hamsterland. A much needed break with much needed loved ones.
Love, Kristin