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Nick and I took a drive out to Richmond Corner last night to look for places to put the wedding tent. Looks like it's going to be at the back by the playground, which will be fun for any kids in attendance. It's great to have him involved, we started looking at the site and thinking about the band set up there, people dancing and eating, and the fresh night air. Very exciting!
I've been starting to realize I want this event to be less "wedding-y" and more like a big party. I don't think you'll see any power point slideshows or long presentations. Our goal is to get people we care about to come and celebrate with us and have a good time. Sometimes life is short on "joy" and when you only see extended family at funerals, there's something wrong with that.
Invitations are being prepared and menus worked out. There will be food starting at 8pm, with some kind of late night tasties for the dancing crowd. Mmmm, parties :)
I have to admit, this wedding thing makes me a little uncomfortable. Not because I don't want to get married, I feel great about that. I would've tied the knot last summer, if it weren't for writing a play and organizing a 5-day arts festival for the first time. Good thing Nick talked me out of that one, eh.
But I think it's easy to get tied up in fabrics, dresses, jewelry, presents, tulle, invitations and the pile of other things people associate with weddings. So I've been trying to walk a middle path between asking for things we need or would use and turning a celebration of togetherness into an out-and-out swagfest.
So, the gift registry includes a lot of simple items like dishtowels, sheets and bath towels, a few large items (people can team up on these if they're so inclined) and an opportunity to donate to Sanctuary House, which supports women and children dealing with relationship violence. I think it's important to recognize how lucky I am and to use my celebration to assist people who haven't had such a fortunate life so far.
Hello!
You're probably reading this because you heard (through the grapevine or otherwise) that Amy & Nick are getting married. Well, it's true, and this blog will help keep you updated on all the happenings.
So, the red-circle day is Saturday, Sept. 4th at 7pm at the Old County Courthouse in Upper Woodstock, NB. It's located on "Court St." on the map below. The reception will follow starting at 8pm at the Richmond Corner Rec Centre. Currently, the Amy forecast is excited with a high chance of stress about details she never knew existed before. The Nick forecast is clear and sunny. . . as usual.
Look for more info in the days ahead. The wedding party will be Anderson sisters and Lawson brothers so that's bound to make for some interesting times...
