July 29, 2006
7-29-06
It has been one month since the proposal and we’re definitely moving at a snail’s pace. The guest list is more-or-less complete, still finalizing the budget and waiting to see what the chosen location will hold. Doing a lot of research on sites and visiting the ones that we can. Looks like the bride-to-be’s side is leading in the Getting Hitched participation poll. Thanks for all your comments. Not that this is a competition, but I know the groom’s side have lots of (very funny) comments and opinions.
You’ll be happy to know that David and I haven’t strangled, choked, suffocated – you get the picture – each other YET! Planning a wedding has to provoke a few squabbles here and there, right? The coming months have to be more productive…
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July 27, 2006
Oh Fer ???
Well, we tried, right? Continuing on with the planning of the BIG DAY, we figured what's more important than the date? The place, of course (well, of course its the one you're getting married to, but we seem to have that already figured out).
So our first stop was Weddings USA. For those picturing a grandiose store, stop. It's nothing like that. It reminds me more of a smorgasboard of everything you may ever need, but nothing that you want.
The real reason for the visit was to locate the location. However, after speaking with the consultant, it quickly became apparent that we were wasting our time. The location was mostly dirt, poorly setup, and did I mention EXPENSIVE? After our cordial 'we'll check our schedule and get back to you', we quickly left ASAP.
No problem, right? We have multiple choices left (still including PA). Next up --- Wine and Roses (http://www.winerose.com) in the Grape Capital of the World. Meeting was set up for Thursday evening. Can't wait. The anticipation quickly turned to frustration as our appointment got cancelled / rescheduled.
So for those scoring at home, that's a big 0 for 2. As the saying goes "when life throws you curveballs, make lemonade!"....
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July 16, 2006
Destination Wedding
What if…everyone met half way and we got married in Colorado (is that half way?)?!? We could choose from a mountaintop retreat or a Swiss hotel! I’m in one of the most beautiful resorts I’ve ever been to (work-related learning about diabetes management in kids, but a nice escape as well). Everything is a gorgeous green with lakes and rivers rolling through. It’s so peaceful and relaxing here with perfect sunny weather in the upper 70’s. The resort is 7 miles long with 8 different villages connected by bike paths. Each village has its own restaurants and little travel and touristy shops. Have I convinced anyone yet?
I walked about 2 miles this morning to another village for breakfast and some site seeing (haven't attempted running yet due to the lack of O2 up here!). On the way there, I passed by the ski lifts and huge ski slopes – these villages are fairly empty this time of the year, but I’d love to see them covered with a blanket of snow. Somehow it makes the cold and snow more appealing if you can warm up in the ski lodge next to the fire while enjoying a warm meal. Either way, I’ll definitely be back!
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July 13, 2006
Engagement Photo!?!?!
So now that we have been officially engaged for two weeks, I thought it was time for me to sound off. Although many of my friends think of me as having a negative view on a variety of topics, I choose to look at the realistic side.
Today's Topic -- Engagement Photos
What's the deal with this? Where do you go to get them taken? 
Why do people pay for them? What good are they? I think I would rather show off my wedding photos as opposed to an engagement picture. I can see it now -- look kids, this is when your mom and I paid a couple thousand dollars to get pictures taken for no good reason, but hey, your community college education is turning out okay, huh?
By now, everyone that should know or needs to know about our upcoming date has found out. So then why would I send them a picture? Did they forget who I was? Who my lovely fiance was? Or worse, both of us!!!! So what everyone is telling me that you 'have to go get pictures taken' --- is this normal? Maybe I need to sit back, relax, and take a deep breath and let Lisa take over.
Wow, first post is over and it was only sorta negative. I'm sure it won't be the last venting I do until the 'I do' is said.
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July 12, 2006
Survey Question: What’s in a date?
Does it really matter what month you get married in? Spring and summer months are always popular, but does it really matter? What if it’s around a holiday or your birthday? What’s the consensus?
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July 11, 2006
The Big Three
Aye Yai Yai. What decisions have we made? Absolutely none. The plan was to enjoy the next few weeks and try not to make any decisions. We'll both be traveling (in different states like usual) in the next few weeks so not much planning will be taking place. When's the big day? Sometime next year. Where will it be? No idea. Which coast will it be on? East or west. I did receive a notebook planning binder from my aunt and purchased another book to get some extra help. But, I haven't cracked them open yet. I've visited a lot of different websites and think I've found the perfect dress. Can't believe I'll only be wearing it for one day! Once we answer the above three questions, I think it will be cake from there. Hopefully.
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July 08, 2006
6-29-06
It's a good thing I like sports. On 11-15-03, David and I had our first date at a San Jose Sharks hockey game, our second date at a 49er/Steeler footbal game 2 days later... and he proposed to me 2 1/2 years later at a Pirates/White Sox baseball game in Pittsburgh. It can get a little out of hand on football-sundays in the fall when the TVs are on from 10 am - 10 pm with nothing but football. And, the endless amounts of car time spent listening to sports radio. But, sports are definitely a big part of our lives. David and I both played soccer, basketball and baseball/softball through high school and yes, RC was state champs David's senior year - which I'm often reminded of. A few weeks ago he finally took me up on my basketball challenge and we played a friendly game of horse and 1 on 1 down at the park. These days, David would rather watch sports than play and I'm the other way around but we find a way to compromise. The best was when we went running (for the first and so far last time) in Maui - I definitely have him beat when it comes to a long run, but as soon as we started sprinting I was left in the dust. (Partly due to me laughing so hard that I couldn't run.)
So, seeing my name and will you marry me? on the scoreboard in the 4th inning of the Pirates game wasn't exactly the most romantic proposal, but it was a perfect proposal for us. From here, www.roadtoourwedding.com was born (sister site to www.roadtonutrition.com). We'll be sharing our journey of planning a wedding from start to finish so that whatever state you may live in you can be a part of our excitement and our blunders. Enjoy!
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