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| And what an event it was! |
| 09.27.04 (10:44 am) [edit] |
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Now I am back at work after 4 days of being away. It was good to get away. I can't believe how less stressed I feel right now. [b]Thursday [/b] So on Thursday, I drove to the ski resort in the mountains where my best friend lives. I drove our friend Jennifer for part of the way, and dropped her off at her dad's. I spent the rest of the drive (about one hour) coming up with my speech for the wedding. I pretty much nailed it down by the time I got up there. The only thing I remember about Thursday night was being very tired. I probably helped with some wedding stuff. We had dinner and just kind of hung out. The hlghlight of the night was me having showered and coming out wearing my Cockmaster shirt to a room full of people, including Tara's aunt, uncle, and cousins (whom she hadn't seen in like 15 years). I hadn't been expecting company! [b]Friday [/b] Friday was spent preparing for the dinner later that night and getting wedding things pulled together. Some time was spend on making the pillow for the rings and decorating a bucket for the flower girl. Both items ended up not being used! I'm not sure where the time went. I did get in a 15 minute nap, and I tried to help out wherever I could. The rehearsal was after the dinner. (I just couldn't believe not all of the wedding party could be there for the reheasal!!) Later that night was some hot tub action. I got some great shots!! (And the best part was getting in some shots with doobies!) [b]Saturday [/b] Saturday was the day of the wedding. The early part of the day was spent getting hair and makeup done. One of the bridesmaids really ticked me off only because she created more work for Tara. Not only did she have to worry about getting wedding stuff sorted, but she had to have her place clean and tidy for this bridesmaid and her family to stay there. She also was not at the rehearsal. AND she was late for her hair and makeup appointment. Not to mention, she hadn't ironed her dress or anything. I don't think it's too much to ask to at least show up on time for something like this. And Tara had lived with this woman for a while helping her out during her bout with cancer. Anyway, despite a bit of appointment shuffling, we all got ready and with time to spare! Tara's brother picked us up in the SUV, which was all decorated with paper wedding bells. *L* It wasn't until we got to the hotel where the reception was being held that it all hit me. I was overcome with emotion and felt teary. I held those back. A piper played while the guests waited. The groomsmen and the groom waited while the bridesmaid each desceneded from the stairs. When I saw Tara and her mom walk in, the dam burst! I couldn't stop bawling..well...I composed myself after a bit. Tara looked at me like "what are you doing!?" I rarely cry like that *L* and especially in front of people. The ceremony was Buddhist. THe priest said a few words. Tara and Steve made several offerings and exchanged rings. And that was it! It was all over in about 20 minutes. Then the wedding party went for photos. And then it was dinner and dancing. I took as many photos as I could...so I think I got a lot of shots that most people didn't. Now I just have to get those photos out. Oh yeah! My speech! It was enjoyed by many...I am so relieved! I did kick myself for leaving out a point. Mind you, I had not rehearsed with that bit in; I had decided to put in about 15 minutes before I was up. I wanted to say what kind of friend Tara was to me, and why I looked up to her. I'll just have to tell her that personally. I kept the speech non-sappy, and I got a few giggles. I'm glad people liked it. There were a couple of slideshows, too, which were nice. If I ever have a wedding, I'd like to have a slideshow!! [b]Sunday[/b] I went to bed really, really late Saturday night...Something also came up which has been really bothering me...which means I will have to blog about it!! It's become tradition for me to stay up really late on my last night there, it seems. It's never been on purpose. I said my goodbyes, and drove home with Paula late morning. I am still kind of tired! Oh, and I got a speeding ticket, too. I think I was due for one; let's just say I've been very lucky in the past. |
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