The Journey...

Joe and I are planning our wedding day, and I am starting to experience the issues I have seen my brides deal with since I started my studio. For example, his surprise over the existence of the "Groom's Cake", "Boutonniere" and "Our Colors". I might have to let go of the idea of white table linens with a red & white striped runner in exchange for not dressing the wedding party as elves. The other night I had to explain that our Save-The-Dates are not our Invites and the Invites have multiple elements such as rsvp cards and directions in addition to the card and envelope and real stamps. I think he'd prefer sending Evites and call it good. I remember talking with a couple and she was showing me their rsvp cards, and her fiance told her he doesn't really like the colors and they should change them. She sighs, "This rsvp card has already. been. returned. Invites were mailed out months ago. Remember?" Ladies, ladies? Does this sound familiar? And when I complain of the difficulties of setting the venue and date, matrons in my family say, "What makes you think a wedding (and marriage) is an easy thing? We need to talk!!"

Ok, so he was sort of joking about the elf thing. I know I'm more than lucky to be entering into a partnership with this wonderful guy who works so hard to make his son and I happy. Almost every day he sends me texts about his ideas for our reception, getting excited about lights or the food. He might not understand why we need colors or a guest book, but when he tells me how the guys at work are excited about our wedding, I really know he's as excited as I am. How many gals can claim their boyfriend wants to record an album of duets together and give it to all our guests?

And when I get all stressed out about centerpieces, he tells me that our wedding is really about having our community come together to celebrate our love and commitment to each other.

That is what I don't need to explain to him, the important stuff.
As Joe is on the road 80% of the year, he remains a mystery to my peeps who don't already know him. Well, here he is, just wanting to have a beer and take off his boots after a long day, and I make him do photos in my backyard:) Sorry honey... not really.