Dee Dee has inspired me to write a blog about what is going on in my life. Many people I know ask me "what's new?" when I see them, and generally, there is always something, whether it be about Cliff and I getting married, our new house, or just life in general. So I thought I might start a blog and see how long I keep up with it. I used to love writing Myspace blogs, but I know not everyone has Myspace, and maybe some of you might read my blogs in a more user-friendly format. So, without further ado...
I suppose what I am most excited about is getting married. I know it is cliche to say that many little girls start planning their weddings when they are six years old, but I do, indeed, think I was one of those girls. Okay, maybe not six, but I always looked forward to the idea of having a big event, in a big location, in a big dress! So I am truly in my element with planning this wedding. And I think my mom is enjoying it too. As many of you know, there are few things in life we enjoy more than planning an event, and this just happens to be about as big as it comes: a wedding for an only-child who is also a girl! Bring it on!
Of course, much has happened prior to this blog being written, so let me catch you up so we can move forward from here in future blogs. Cliff proposed on August 3oth, and we immediately got things set in motion. We had been talking about locations, but nothing seemed quite right for us. We don't drink wine, so wineries were out. We don't play golf, so a country club was out. Many of the event centers in Sacramento just seemed too generic, and those outside of Sacramento, too expensive. So I was surfing around online one day when I stumbled upon a mention of the Sacramento Zoo. A few clicks later and I was on the Sacramento Zoo website and discovered that they do, indeed, do weddings there. Who knew!? It was the perfect fit for two quirky animal-lovers, and as the Zoo comes with its own event coordinator, we couldn't ask for anything more.
With the location for both the ceremony and reception set, it was now the little details we had to contend to. And we have been loving it! At this point in time, we have:
Caterer: the Zoo does it in-house!
DJ: the Zoo's event coordinator suggested a great guy and he's good to go
Cake: River City Cake Co. in Elk Grove, who Mom and I met at the Sacramento Bridal Show
Officient: our dear family friend, Phil Sarkisian, in a retitred Superior Court Judge, and I was thrilled to ask him to marry us
Dress: purely by accident (we were bored), I ended up taking home a great gown from David's Bridal
Wedding Party: everyone has been asked - Colby, the Man of Honor; and Brook, Sarah, and Michelle as Bridesmaids
Photos: we found a great husband-wife team at the bridal show and we think they will be a lot of fun
Invitations: already bought and ordered and currently in a box in our spare bedroom waiting to be sent
Ahhhh, it seems like a million little things, but I am all about the details (have you been to one of my Harry Potter parties?). So we are gettin' hitched on Saturday, May 30, 2008, and I am so excited. I can't wait to celebrate with all my friends and family. I only hope the monkeys don't fling poo!
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