I really should be sleeping at this hour...

Nov 03, 2007 02:47

Whew!  Only one family at work lost their home in the fire, who just so happens to be in my class.  Fathoming such a loss is mind boggling.  I couldn't begin to imagine losing everything.  Monday was relatively calm considering the kids were out of their routine for a week.  However, Tuesday hit like a tornado, as 2 itty-bitties, whose mothers ( Read more... )

engagement, firestorm 2007, wedding plans

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Congrats! usha93 November 3 2007, 14:45:04 UTC
Congrats on your engagement! :-)

When I got married, we must've had one of the cheapest weddings/receptions of all time, LOL. My mom bought my dress at J.C. Penny's as a gift, and we bought a wedding cake. We asked all the ushers/groomsmen to wear dark-colored suits. My MOH had already been in a wedding, and had a bridesmaid's dress in kind of a lavender color, so I asked my other maids to wear shades of lavender, plum, or purple. My MOH bought my bouquet as her gift to me.

We had an old school DJ, a friend, who offered his services for free. For the reception, we supplied booze, soda, and coffee, and asked everyone else to bring pot-luck dishes.

An old reprobate pal of ours from Vegas drove us around in his Classic Caddy with tail fins and skirts, to and from the ceremony and reception. A most excellent time was had by all, and nobody went broke. Despite what the Wedding Industry ($$$) would have us believe, it is possible to have a great day with great folks and great fun, WITHOUT going into great debt ( ... )

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lastimestanding November 5 2007, 14:10:27 UTC
i read your newer entry first and i was like WAIT I MISSED SOMETHING!

CONGRATS!!!! that is so awesome. it sounds really sweet, too, the way he proposed:)

i am so happy for you! <3 but now i think YOU HAVE TO POST PICTURES, WOMAN!
:)

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