Well now that things have slowed down and we are now working on putting everything we got away, I am taking a break and going to just let ya'll know how the big day went...this may end up being long and if it is I'm sorry but I find it quite funny now that I look back on it all.
The day started with my Maid of Honor and I meeting up and going to breakfast, we also had to run to Wal-Mart and get a few more bottles of wine. The Cupcakes were to be picked up at 10:30am, run them out to the venue, go back to the house and make sure that we had everything we needed then go to a hair appt. So, we went to pick up the cupcakes....my Maid of honor....who doesn't really know my Durango very well, locked the doors....now picture this...I am picking up 8 dozen cupcakes....it is pouring down rain....we are on a tight schedule....and you are now told that not only are your keys locked in the truck....but so are both cell phones and to top it all off...there is not a spare key to your truck ANYWHERE because with all of the hassle of planning the wedding you haven't had time to get a spare made....With the help of the guy that worked at the bakery he was able to get it unlocked with a coat hanger and a prayer....so now that we get back into the truck, cupcakes loaded up we head up to the venue where we have a little extra time....so I am talking to the officiate, and am informed that there is now a possibility that she won't be able to do the ceremony due to a possibility of a close friend of her's might have committed suicide b/c she hasn't answered her phone or any txt msgs in over 24 hours, and she was extremely depressed...of course, this sends me into FREAK OUT MAJOR....her friend is a friend of mine as well, and her house is on the way to mine, so I drive over there on my way home to find out what is going on....after 10 minutes she answers the door...and she has attempted to Over Dose on pills...she gets taken by another friend to the hospital and finally admitted for suicidal attempts.
We get to the house...my now husband is asleep on the couch...(must be nice to be the groom) we get what we need...head to the hair salon...on the way there we almost wreck because some idiot can't drive when the roads are wet and spin out in front of us...
Fast-forward...we are leaving the salon...it is pouring down rain....we get to the venue and sit on the back deck and relax for an hour....get ready...I get the dress on...immediately I begin to shake...can't walk...straight up trembling....I send my M.o.H.'s husband (the only guy that was allowed up there while I was getting ready) down to get my grandpa...I needed him for that security...He walked up had tears in his eyes...hugged me kissed my forehead and told me he loved me and he was ready if I was....
Fast Forward again...a wasp was in my flowers....totally screwed up the opening prayer....granted it was an awesome laugh for everyone....finished the ceremony...I was melting...stood outside. in the sun...FOREVER for pics...finally I changed into my reception dress...we ate...did the speeches...which by the way I sobbed while I read mine...but the night was amazing and everything was perfect
So ladies, if I can give you any advice at all....it's this...don't sweat the small stuff...don't worry about the seating charts, don't worry about the weather, don't worry...because the entire day goes by way to fast...I remember standing there...watching everyone...and wishing I could stop time so that the day never ended...there were laughs...tears....and everything....but, in the end...I married the love of my life...so Ladies...congratulations, and good luck...and remember...don't sweat the small stuff!