We’ve sold out every hotel in the area! Us and the leaf-peepers, that is. Please send Matthew an e-mail, my last name@gmail.com, if:
Oh hi guys. We’re getting married in a week!
I had planned on doing a two-week post, but that slipped by and so I planed on doing a ten-day post. That slipped by too, and so did my planned single-digits post. So here we are. A one week post. Holy cow!
We have our marriage license. I’m on vacation (Matthew’s vacation will start on Wednesday, after Jury Duty). Matthew’s bachelor party is tonight. My last dress fitting is Sunday evening. Folks are starting to arrive as early as Monday!
Please please: stay tuned for updates about events on Friday night and Sunday afternoon. As well as transportation and parking. We’ll try to send out a big email for those who are not checking this site, but pass on any info to friends or family members who are coming.
Please also let us know if you happen to have an extra hotel room – I know some people over-booked and I know other people who are currently looking.
We’re so excited to celebrate with you!
Well, most of them. 85% of the responses are in.
If you’re a member of that pesky 15%, please, for the get in touch with us! They’re technically due today!
22 days!
30 days. Four weeks from Saturday. One month from RIGHTTHISSECOND…
We will be married!
Life is crazy and disorganized, and so there’s no making sense of the major challenge we’ve been facing: My step-dad, Bill, suffered a massive brain hemorrhage on August 24. He’s finally out of the hospital, in rehab, and getting better every day. I’ve been posting regularly regarding his status here (you have to create an account to access it, for privacy reasons). We hope Bill will be able to celebrate with us at the wedding!
In the background, the wedding plans continue. The bridesmaids have their beautiful dresses. The groomsmen have… well, they’ve all agreed to be in the wedding, I don’t think they have any idea what to wear. Annie, our friend and florist, and Karen, our friend and baker, and our other “vendors” have been asking lots of great questions, and the details are starting to fall into place. Oh! And RSVPs! Checking the mail is one of the highlights of my day, and two-thirds of the RSVPs have been returned!
A few notes to be aware of: The Four Points Sheraton is now a Doubletree. If you booked a room there, please don’t be confused. Also, check out the logistics page for our new registry at HoneyFund!
WE ARE SO EXCITED!
My future mother- and sister-in-law, Elaine and Mandy, threw me a shower on the cape! It was so lovely be surrounded by women so full of love and support. I definitely got the sense that my community has grown! Thank you, thank you! Click the link above to see pictures taken by Ms. Adriel.
In the morning, my boys snuggle in bed and look generally adorable. It makes my heart swell!
50 days ’til we’re officially a family!
We just received word that the Four Points Sheridan is all booked up!
There’s a Day’s Inn across the street – but we don’t have any rooms set aside there.
There’s also a list of alternatives in the region.
Molly’s Bridal Shower, a set by Melanie Wilson Cipar on Flickr.
Big events lately:
Last Thursday was the fourth anniversary of our first date!
Sunday, Rachel S. threw Molly a fabulous bridal shower! See! Pictures!
We’ve mailed invitations!
Via Flickr:
Showing Molly some love to celebrate her upcoming wedding.
Hello everyone!
Ten weeks from RIGHT THIS SECOND we will be married and celebrating with many of the people we love most in the world!
TEN WEEKS!
The invitations have been sent to international folks. We’ve been developing relationships with the local Goodwill store and discounted sewing supply store. There are staging areas developing at Molly’s parent’s house, and next to our dining room table. Beauty treatments are scheduled. And we’re closer and closer to figuring out what we’ll feed everyone!
A lot of people have been asking about a honeymoon, and yes, we plan on taking one, but not immediately. We’ve really enjoyed hearing suggestions for honeymoon locations, so feel free to make a comment with your two cents.
Other suggestions we’re open to: music to be played. honeymoon registries. signature cocktails.
There are 82 days, and we are getting down to the little details:
Booking a bus back to the hotel? Great, but what times should it leave?
Sipping a cocktail? Delicious, but what are you sipping it from?
Saying vows? Forever and always, but WHAT EXACTLY SHOULD THEY BE?!
It’s exciting, and a little overwhelming, but it’s good to know that the big stuff is all in order. As we’ve told everyone who has asked us – everything else is icing on the wedding cake!
Molly & Matthew 