Brides Rock

NOTE: Laura's post is below about this event is below. It is better than mine, and I highly recommend it.

So, as Laura has so eloquently described, we went to her best friend’s wedding over the weekend. I learned several things:

1. Brides = awesome. I have heard rumors that a beast referred to as “bridezilla” exists, but I have yet to meet one in my extensive interactions with brides (two). It made me really happy to see how excited Rachel was and it reminded me a little of my own wedding. In fact, I think I must have projected my wedding onto her wedding a little bit, making me more emotional than usual. As I was following Rachel and Laura around, I got to thinking about how great it was that they met way back in the day – I’m sure my wife would be a much different person if she hadn’t been influenced by Rachel. I’m pretty thankful that Rachel has helped to shape Laura’s life, and Laura hers.
2. People are more likely to talk to you if you carry around a small white bag with beads and such sewn onto it. Somehow I was given the job of “carrier,” and I am pretty sure I carried everything except for jets. Most of it I delivered in a timely manner, however Rachel’s personal purse I carried through most of the evening. Most people commented on how well it matched my suit. I was pretty much the talk of the evening. Rachel was jealous.
3. Best wedding tip: Have your wedding reception/ceremony/dinner/fiesta/safari in a venue that is already decorated and has some type of a staff to take care of “stuff.” It worked well with both of our weddings, and I can’t recommend it more. The last thing you want to be worrying about on your wedding day is whether the white paper mache cupids that you hired your 12-year old nephew to craft for the wedding match each other. No decorating = more wedding fun.
4. Rachel’s family = awesome
5. I enjoy “meat on a stick” appetizers more than “vegetable in a roll” appetizers.

I can tell that the quality of my items is fast decreasing, so I will abstain from any further rumination. Congrats Rachel and Ning!