Morning Wedding, Afternoon Rodeo, Evening Reception

Peledreamsofrain · June 2013

skennygirl18 said:

Wow... talk about exhausting! I really do apologize about the flags, I honestly didn't mean to... like you EllaYoung said, why in the blazes would I flag a post I liked? I know I had intentions on hitting love it on both referred posts, possibly click error, I don't know. As you can tell from my lack of proper lingo, I don't do this very often so please please let's just chalk it up to user error. I'm not here to fight and argue, I apologize if I got defensive ( I think we all are a little bit) but I'd really like to discuss planning this event out so if you wanna stay with this conversation now that we've steamed a little, awesome! If you don't like rodeo, whether you're part of it or not, that's fine... my opinion of it isn't changing any time soon so let's not turn this into a persuasive debate on that topic. I've been put in my place about internet etiquette so no more tantrum defenses from me.
Any who....
Here's a thought I have, inspired from several PPs, that I might throw to the FI (I'm assuming that stands for Fiance by the way?).... what if him and the guys and whatever guests that wanted to participate, did the roping in the morning until early-mid afternoon, then we did wedding/reception that night? I figure me and the girls are the ones that will need forever and a day to get ready anyway and I'm going to want to oversee the final decor, so this way he can still have what he wants, but everyone's not getting strung out. The place I have in mind for all of this is in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, so there's hotels, spas, & several attractions around the area for out of town people to fill there time with pre-wedding and next day, especially if the roping is of no interest to them. Yay? Nay?

That sounds like a good compromise. Also, I am so jealous that you have hot springs close enough for your guests to enjoy. If your hot springs work like ours do up here, you might want to reserve a couple of pools ahead of time for that day. Just a quick call and a date usually gets private pools, depending on the spring.

skennygirl18 · June 2013

I think there's a hotel that offers a private pool area but other than that the only other spot I know of is the public area. But now that you say that, I think I might shoot for that hotel to get my rooms blocked at. Good call!!

skennygirl18 · June 2013

@EllaYoung, I just bought my dress on Tuesday

I'm pretty excited about it!! And you and RebeccaB88 make a good point... although I don't see injuries happen very often (it's pretty rare really), it is possible and with my luck something would happen! lol. I think that's something that we tend to over look because nobody wants to consider that scary what-if's. I'll run that by him for sure.

skennygirl18 · June 2013

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Tulle-Wedding-Gown-with-Beaded-Appliques-V3469

This is the link to the dress... I'm adding straps of the same lace applique to soften my "atheletic" shoulders as a friend calls them and then we put a full slip under so it poofs it out more ball gownish

love it!

RebeccaB88 · June 2013

skennygirl18 said:

@EllaYoung, I just bought my dress on Tuesday I'm pretty excited about it!! And you and RebeccaB88 make a good point... although I don't see injuries happen very often (it's pretty rare really), it is possible and with my luck something would happen! lol. I think that's something that we tend to over look because nobody wants to consider that scary what-if's. I'll run that by him for sure.

Sporting a shiner or a few stitches at the wedding would be interesting for the pictures and something to tell your grandchildren about someday, but having to postpone the whole thing at the last minute because the groom is in the hospital with a concussion would be disappointing and expensive, lol. Not to mention that I think we're talking summer here, so lots of sun and wind, dirt and stuff... they'll get dirty and sunburnt (cowboys don't wear sunscreen, just hats and sleeves, lol). All the real cowboys I know DO know how to clean up good and dress up right (in a country way) when the occasion, and the lady, calls for it. So, I expect that he'll see the logic in having the wedding part over and done with first, then later in the day or the next day getting his rodeo on the right way. It can be done. Good cowboys respect the lady.

skennygirl18 · June 2013

I have no doubt in my mind if I really make it a point I want something different, he'll respect it... I just wanna make sure he's happy too

Soo glad this discussion worked out, I got a lot of good insight and suggestions. @EllaYoung, I go in to have my dress fitted and adjusted on July 16th so I'm getting my hair done and taking my prospective jewelry with me so I can see how it's really gonna look so maybe we'll decide no straps afterall

I have another dress picture to show ya, let me find it here.....

skennygirl18 · June 2013

http://lillyunique.tumblr.com/post/29628807169

So this dress was kind of my inspiration, and I realize they are completely different dresses, but I like the straps on this, they just make it so much more delicate

artbyallie · June 2013

Love love LOVE the dress. But I would be very confused if part of an event that included that dress also included rodeo events.

skennygirl18 · June 2013

So we got all the roping chaos sorted out and the reception and wedding will be at the same location within an hour of each other. Ive got my dress, 5/6 of my bridesmaids have their dresses, we have music and officiant and photographer pending. Need to get the men all dressed and food finalized (we're thinkin a roasted pig) and invitations out. But i need some added thoughts Knotties.... we're writing our vows and I just scratched some down tonight. Tell me what you think :)i on second will have to post tomorrow, hubby just walked in!!

skennygirl18 · June 2013

Ok, so anywho... here's what I'm kinda thinking for Vows:

(some cute little intro lines... still working on that...)

I promise to be vulnerable and open with my heart

To be patient and willing with my thoughts and actions

To be supportive and inspiring in my words.

I promise to stand beside you through all things

And to help you find your way if you ever feel lost.

I promise to be truthful and honest even if it is unsparing,

but to also respect and honor you.

Together, we will shape our hopes and dreams,

through all of life's uncertainties, for you are the piece that makes me whole,

my partner in all things, my lover and my friend forever and always,
til death do us part, so help me God.

skennygirl18 · June 2013

I intentionally repeated the "I promise" just to keep it tied together, but do you think it's too repetitive instead?

I always chide myself for starting sentences with "But" or "And" when it's the actual start of a sentence. I never really thought about it with compounds though, you make a good point! I'm stuck on how to reword that now though

My point is, we've both been in relationships before where we felt it was "safer" to keep some things to ourselves rather than upset our partner. However, those little things that get bottled up tend to explode eventually and it's not a very effect process. We've made it a point to always tell each other what we think and to always be totally honest and truthful about things, even if it means having to talk things through so we don't offend each other too much or leave the other feeling disrespected. We know it's important to have everything laid out to each other, while also remembering to have consideration for each others thoughts/opinions/etc. so we're not tearing each other down in the long run, but working together and compromising.

Jen4948 · June 2013

skennygirl18 said:

So we got all the roping chaos sorted out and the reception and wedding will be at the same location within an hour of each other. Ive got my dress, 5/6 of my bridesmaids have their dresses, we have music and officiant and photographer pending. Need to get the men all dressed and food finalized (we're thinkin a roasted pig) and invitations out. But i need some added thoughts Knotties.... we're writing our vows and I just scratched some down tonight. Tell me what you think :)i on second will have to post tomorrow, hubby just walked in!!

Sounds good...how did you get the roping "sorted out" ?

Ally1120 · June 2013

Honestly, it sounds like an awesome idea especailly if it's something that represents the two of you. I understand you wanting to make Dad happy and you and your FI want to have the day of your dreams, but it will be much more convenient for your guests if you keep the two sites close to one another. An hour and a half is a lot of driving to ask your guests to do. Maybe the day after the wedding you could do the rodeo..? One more celebration before your head off for your honeymoon? this way everyone is happy, you still get to do what you wanted, but you're not asking friends and family to do all of that driving the day of the wedding...It may also cut down on some stress for all parties involved.

If you stick to your original idea, maybe consider offereing transporation (like a bus) from the ceremony to the rodeo/reception site.

skennygirl18 · June 2013

Thanks! We ended up deciding to do wedding and reception at the same location@ 6 &7pm. I told him to think about all the possible "what ifs" that can occur with the roping but if he still feels strongly about it we'll do it in the a.m. Really him and our friends that rope are really experienced and aware of their safety so the chances of them getting in an a accident there is just barely above that of someone being in a car wreck on the way there.

Dreamergirl8812 · July 2013

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