The Wedding
Husband and I are due to get married August 28.
We have been together going on 8 years and have two children, a home, a mini van, and lawn to mow. Therefore I call him my husband, because he is, although not in paper.
We are having a somewhat traditional wedding, though I personally would like a little more of a individualistic flare I have tamed my wishes for respect to him, and our families involved.
As the wedding day draws nearer, I am becoming more aware of the true differences in marriage before family, and marriage after family. Here is what I discovered.
After Family (us)
Guests - playmate families of our children
party favors - variety of kids candy
Decorations - Toy centers for children
Wedding music - (The Farmer in The Dell) revised
Honeymoon (trip)- Babysitter overnight so we sleep in.
Limo - Mini van with child seats
Dress - comfortable and child friendly
Fine china - Paper plates, plastic cups
Now besides these trival differences, the stress, and emotional anticipation is also very different. Many people ask if I'm excitted about it all. Well, Him and I have done this for seven years, there will be no surprises, I know he only shaves when he has to, I know what he likes to eat, and what side of the bed he likes to sleep on.
Things I am concered about are will the kids behave, and keep their outfits on during the wedding. Will my two year old carry the rings down the isle or throw them in the bush somewhere. Will our supper end in a food fight of mashed potatoes and gravy. And will my five year old announce to everyone that we go to the washroom with the door open. Besides that I fear getting poop or puke my dress at some time during the evening and even worse, that I'll leave my dress tucked inside my pantie hose on the way down the isle.
If you have been where I am going please reassure me that in time guests do forget.
Husband and I are due to get married August 28.
We have been together going on 8 years and have two children, a home, a mini van, and lawn to mow. Therefore I call him my husband, because he is, although not in paper.
We are having a somewhat traditional wedding, though I personally would like a little more of a individualistic flare I have tamed my wishes for respect to him, and our families involved.
As the wedding day draws nearer, I am becoming more aware of the true differences in marriage before family, and marriage after family. Here is what I discovered.
After Family (us)
Guests - playmate families of our children
party favors - variety of kids candy
Decorations - Toy centers for children
Wedding music - (The Farmer in The Dell) revised
Honeymoon (trip)- Babysitter overnight so we sleep in.
Limo - Mini van with child seats
Dress - comfortable and child friendly
Fine china - Paper plates, plastic cups
Now besides these trival differences, the stress, and emotional anticipation is also very different. Many people ask if I'm excitted about it all. Well, Him and I have done this for seven years, there will be no surprises, I know he only shaves when he has to, I know what he likes to eat, and what side of the bed he likes to sleep on.
Things I am concered about are will the kids behave, and keep their outfits on during the wedding. Will my two year old carry the rings down the isle or throw them in the bush somewhere. Will our supper end in a food fight of mashed potatoes and gravy. And will my five year old announce to everyone that we go to the washroom with the door open. Besides that I fear getting poop or puke my dress at some time during the evening and even worse, that I'll leave my dress tucked inside my pantie hose on the way down the isle.
If you have been where I am going please reassure me that in time guests do forget.
6 Comments:
Aww congrats on the upcomming event!! Sounds like a wonderful time. We went to a wedding a few years ago where the couple married after 5 years of living together with their daughter, his daughters/son and her sons.. It was a beautiful wedding. Very focused on family. We really enjoyed the day.
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Anonymous, at 6:31 AM
oops that was from Nancie.. forgot to sign it.. lol
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Anonymous, at 6:32 AM
Crystal,
From the small amount I know of you and the large amount I can gather from you from reading your blog site and therefore having some sight on your insight, I think you will be fine no matter what happens.
If your children are sick, they tell everyone that you leave your bathroom door open, etc., you will do what I think you usually do. Have a good laugh, smile and carry on with the charisma that you have.
As you say, you have seen everything now because you have been together and have children, you are not new at this. You are a professional. Know that and believe it and just have a GREAT TIME.
It really is true that no matter what the bride is the most beautiful (and that still includes puke on a dress).
Arlene
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Anonymous, at 7:39 PM
Congratulations Crystal, hope you and the hubby are enjoying a honeymoon of sorts.
The wedding was awesome and very well done. I liked that you made sure the kids and their parents got to dance a while, before turning over the floor to the Black Sabbath fans. :)
PS I didn't notice any puke or poop on your dress, no panty hose sticking out either, so that was a success as well. A good time was had by all!
Pat
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Anonymous, at 11:26 AM
Congratulations... hope too that you are enjoying the honeymoon! :)
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Desiree, at 8:54 PM
Thanks...everyone.
Crystal
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