Also, if I was snippy with anyone during preparations, it was merely stress in bringing all this together to create the vision Hey You had of the backyard reception she was adamant about. And, then at the last moment having to wait for the tent to be erected before we could set up the tables and decorations causing us to delay until the day of the wedding instead of the night before once we knew rain was an extreme possibility. So please forgive me.

Regarding the night, all I remember is the laughter. Five years later people still tell me it was the most memorable reception they’ve ever been to inspite of the rain. In fact, I’m not sure it would have been as memorable without the rain.

The other thing I remember is the humility of having such a loving family of friends who helped pull the whole thing off. What a blessing they all were.

I remember deciding which bowl was to go with which table based on what the table was called. I remember me and HeyYou’s brother getting really into that, to the point where we peeved offed the mother of the bride, not a good thing to do the eve of the wedding, but it was still fun.

Yes MG fell down the stairs and busted his lip and was pretty upset, one of the main reasons he didn’t do ring bearer. Of course seing what happened at our other darling friend’s wedding, you may not have wanted him to do it.

I don’t think I was that tan, I haven’t been to a tanning bed for a good 10 years or so. But my hair looked nice. And I still have the jewelry, though I haven’t worn it since the wedding. Same with the dress. I’m pretty sure I still have the tiara, but I cannot at this time be sure of its whereabouts. Last year when we moved, I came across the tiki and coconut cups from the rehearsal dinner. Threw them away as I didn’t really need them (not really sure why I kept them even). All in all, it was a good time, and the wine certainly helped smooth out all the wrinkles.

By the way, Hey You, it looks like you may have scanned some of those photos into your computer. Do you think you could send me a few, seeing as I didn’t get a single picture from that wedding. I would especially like a copy of Joe eating under the umbrella and the one of me with a glass of wine (ha, isn’t that all the pictures??). You know which one I mean, I think. I also wouldn’t mind one of the entire wedding party. I can just steal the one pictured here. Thanks!!

And I was tan too…but now I would rather be pale and less worried about getting cancer. (SHOESHE STILLS GOES TO THE TANNING BED!!)

Cat, I had NO Idea about MG falling down the stairs on The Husbands watch, was that why he decided not to be RB? I thought it had to do with rain. It also explains why TH will not let TS play on the stairs at church now. (I do though…ssssshhhh!) I loved kicking the gossamer too, remember when we hit dog poo? heehee. I also loved my luau ensemble, it was a fun night as well!

I don’t remember any bridezilla moments. I do remember having a lot of fun kicking a big roll of gossamer across a wet yard at 10:30 at night. Oh the dancing tent which soon became the smoking tent, how sad.

It was my fault about the cake (I think) I thought at the time it would be a funny picture and I think it still is a funny picture, sorry I have no class I suppose.

I wasn’t very good and following what the bride’s mom wanted without complaint I don’t think. I think I remember upsetting her and I still feel really bad about that.

I probably could have been a better bridesmaid at times, but still the groom did let my only child (at the time) fall down a flight of stairs so I think we are somewhat even?

Oh well it was all fun, but glad it only happened once and that it stuck (knew it would, but still nice to know)

I still have my jewlery(I still wear on occasion), tiara headband thing(I still put on somtimes) and dress(sorry haven’t really worn but it is pretty), but mostly I have fun memories of that week.