Wedding Plans....

The planning of the wedding has begun. "P" and "B" are excited out of their minds because "E" called and asked them to be bridemaids. "S" and "E" seem to be very on top of all the Utah details, so I'm focusing on the openhouse here. While it may seem a tad early, I'm praying for good weather. I have in my head exactly what I want and what I don't, but I have to remember that it's really just a celebration of these two amazing individuals and the beginning of their life together. Nobody will ever remember the number of lights, how many tables there were and if the flowers were perfect; even I won't remember that in a few years. I just want this to be a great celebration with all our friends and loved ones - that's the bottom line. "P" is planning a surprise at the openhouse and I'm so excited about it; if we can pull it off the way I'm imagining it, it will be a highlight. I also hear there may be a suprise at the Utah reception: hint - "Fab 5".
Last night we had a funny moment when Mark started referring to "S" and "E" as "Shemily". Look out "Brangel1na", "TomKat" and "Bennifer" - there's a new couple in town...

Love Is In The Air....

For us it all started when we met "E" on our trip to Utah over Thanksgiving...of course, for "S" it started long before that (I'll let him tell his own story). We had lunch together at a Chili's and right from the start we were all smitten. She is adorable and absolutely perfect for "S". The girls were so giddy over her that we actually had to remind them to "cool it". We enjoyed being together over several different occasions over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Then came Christmas and "S" came home for 2 weeks. "E" came down about a week after he did. One rainy day, we went to the beach. "S" was very calm as he collected boogie boards, towels, swimming suits, etc. which were all just props for what was about to come. He had even asked "B" to be the "official" photographer. It was a pretty exciting moment for all of us, but especially for "S" and "E". I think the pictures say it all....