I feel like it’s been ages since I updated the blog. Alright, it has been ages, but things have been busy, and I haven’t had much opportunity to sit down at a computer and sort out my thoughts.
This week, we passed the “two-months-to-go” mark. That’s very exciting. One of the most interesting happenings (for me, at least) was getting our invitations designed, printed and finally posted. Even more exciting has been starting to receive the RSVPs! Most of the replies we’ve had so far have been “yes”, and we’re up to about 70 confirmed guests. The final date for RSVPs is the 15th of December.
One thing I did notice was that a couple of people took the opportunity to write amusing little quips on the RSVP (which Rachel and I did laugh at), but then forgot to write their names on the card! Fortunately, our forensic graphology skills aren’t that bad and we were able to figure out who the culprits were!
Rachel bought metres and metres of material for the bridesmaids’ dresses, and Heather (Rachel’s mum) now is working on sewing them together. They should be good, and I admire the work that’s going into it all … particularly with the announcement of two pregnant bridesmaids, and the inevitably changing sizes!! The suit hire place has also taken some of the material to make ties and hankies. (Why are those things called “fatboys”?) Rachel’s also working on hair and floral arrangements. One of my clients asked me about all our preparations, colour schemes, and so on, and after I told her, said, “No! That is too much!” Oh, well… You can’t please everyone, I guess…
I’ve been thinking about organising table decorations, and Mum helped me out by taking me to a supply store out at Castle Hill. She’s urging me to get a move-on with confirming the details, but it’s a little hard when we still don’t know exactly how many tables there’ll be! Anyway, I’ve got a nice design in my head, and if it all works out, should look very pretty.
We’ve discussed a couple of songs, and some readings. I got to chat with both of our English/Auslan interpreters this past week, which was very exciting, and its very encouraging seeing how much everyone seems to be looking forward to our special event. I chatted with my groomsman Gary yesterday (to wish him a happy birthday) and it is very exciting to think that they’ll be here in only a month-and-a-half.
Guys and Dolls is now over, and we’re on the downhill rush to Christmas. I’m gonna try and put up some twinkly lights in my flat this week, to help me get into the spirit. One good thing about the musical being over is that I can go back to being involved in my fortnightly Friday-night Bible study group, which I’ve missed. Rachel says that she hopes she’ll be able to spend some evenings at home with her new husband next year! I have very loving, patient, understanding fiancée…
I’ve still got a fair bit of Christmas shopping to do … normally I’m a little more organised than this, but I guess I’ve had a little on my mind! I reckon with the holidays just ahead of us, the time is going to fly and the wedding will be here before we know it.
Andy
This week, we passed the “two-months-to-go” mark. That’s very exciting. One of the most interesting happenings (for me, at least) was getting our invitations designed, printed and finally posted. Even more exciting has been starting to receive the RSVPs! Most of the replies we’ve had so far have been “yes”, and we’re up to about 70 confirmed guests. The final date for RSVPs is the 15th of December.
One thing I did notice was that a couple of people took the opportunity to write amusing little quips on the RSVP (which Rachel and I did laugh at), but then forgot to write their names on the card! Fortunately, our forensic graphology skills aren’t that bad and we were able to figure out who the culprits were!
Rachel bought metres and metres of material for the bridesmaids’ dresses, and Heather (Rachel’s mum) now is working on sewing them together. They should be good, and I admire the work that’s going into it all … particularly with the announcement of two pregnant bridesmaids, and the inevitably changing sizes!! The suit hire place has also taken some of the material to make ties and hankies. (Why are those things called “fatboys”?) Rachel’s also working on hair and floral arrangements. One of my clients asked me about all our preparations, colour schemes, and so on, and after I told her, said, “No! That is too much!” Oh, well… You can’t please everyone, I guess…
I’ve been thinking about organising table decorations, and Mum helped me out by taking me to a supply store out at Castle Hill. She’s urging me to get a move-on with confirming the details, but it’s a little hard when we still don’t know exactly how many tables there’ll be! Anyway, I’ve got a nice design in my head, and if it all works out, should look very pretty.
We’ve discussed a couple of songs, and some readings. I got to chat with both of our English/Auslan interpreters this past week, which was very exciting, and its very encouraging seeing how much everyone seems to be looking forward to our special event. I chatted with my groomsman Gary yesterday (to wish him a happy birthday) and it is very exciting to think that they’ll be here in only a month-and-a-half.
Guys and Dolls is now over, and we’re on the downhill rush to Christmas. I’m gonna try and put up some twinkly lights in my flat this week, to help me get into the spirit. One good thing about the musical being over is that I can go back to being involved in my fortnightly Friday-night Bible study group, which I’ve missed. Rachel says that she hopes she’ll be able to spend some evenings at home with her new husband next year! I have very loving, patient, understanding fiancée…
I’ve still got a fair bit of Christmas shopping to do … normally I’m a little more organised than this, but I guess I’ve had a little on my mind! I reckon with the holidays just ahead of us, the time is going to fly and the wedding will be here before we know it.
Andy
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