bon voyage
November 9th, 2006 @ 5:12 am | love, wedding | Post a CommentIt’s 4:11 AM. My alarm is going off in 49 minutes. (I never went to sleep.) My plane leaves at 8:25 AM.
We’ve packed four suitcases and four carryons. Two of our suitcases weigh 49.5 pounds, half a pound shy of the limit. The wedding gown goes with me onto the plane, which is sure to cause lots of ruckus.
I’m pretty dang proud of myself because other than one box that my mom brought with her, those four suitcases and four carryons contain everything I need for the entire wedding and honeymoon, all decorations included. I didn’t ship a single thing and the only thing I plan to buy down there is flowers. Even then, my flower budget is $250. That is how ridiculously simple this wedding is going to be. I love it.
Andrew and I had a really fun night tonight. First, we had to make an emergency run to Target, which is fine if you live in the ‘burbs but for us city folk this is a 10 mile rush hour drive through downtown. By the time we got there we had worked up quite an appetite.
So wouldn’t it make sense to go eat Mexican food? Yes indeed, we ate at Northern Virginia’s finest: Don Pablo’s Mexican Cuisine.
Mental Note: When you are about to go to Mexico for nine days, do not eat Mexican food the night before you leave. Stupid. But fun!
When we got home we had to burn a bunch of CDs for the DJ to play at the reception. I had some doubts about Andrew’s choice in dance music when I saw that Peter Gabriel’s Sledgehammer made the list. So I made him come into the living room and dance to it on the spot, proving that it is indeed a terrible song to dance to. I love the man dearly but his dancing skills are not the reason I’m marrying him, if ya know what I mean.
I guess I’m rambling now because I have to say goodbye to my little blog and my friendly readers for the next week or so. Thanks for all your love and support in the comments and emails. I promise to post lots of photos and stories when I return to the land of the internets.
And since I couldn’t invite you all to actually fly down to Baja with us, I will leave you with the vows Andrew and I will recite right around 4:30 PM (Mountain Time!) Saturday. Just mix yourself up a margarita, turn your tv to a static channel (sounds like ocean waves?), close your eyes tight and picture yourself right there with us with your feet in the sand.
I, Andrew, do take you, Janet,
To be the wife of my days
the companion of my house
The friend of my life
and the mother of our children
We shall bear together
whatever trouble and sorrow
life may lay upon us
And we shall share together
whatever good and joyful things
life may bring us
With these words
and all the words of my heart
I marry you
and bind my life to yours.
(repeat, with tears)
Good luck and HAVE FUN!
So exciting…
written by E :)
November 9th, 2006 @ 7:03 am
What a sweet post to start my day. Congratulations!
written by Brunch Bird
November 9th, 2006 @ 8:34 am
Is it wrong that reading your beautiful vows, I got a wee bit teary?
Yes, it could also be the Midori, but Janet! It’s been so awesome stalking you, and just so you know, I nominated you for Friendlist Blogger in the Hoagies, hee.
Have the most amazing time, and enjoy every single minute of it.
You know we’ll all be here waiting with bated breath for when you’re home.. and MARRIED!
xo xo
written by alyndabear
November 9th, 2006 @ 8:42 am
Congratulations! Drink lots of margaritas for us.
written by Ellen
November 9th, 2006 @ 9:03 am
Wow, your vows are BEAUTIFUL. Have a wonderful, fun, relaxing time! We will miss you!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
written by Laurel
November 9th, 2006 @ 9:19 am
it’s here! ahh! enjoy every second. we can’t wait to see pictures and hear everything!
written by meegan
November 9th, 2006 @ 10:02 am
Yay! For weddings and budget flowers and Mexico! For vows and new rings and gowns! And especially for leaving the country in one way and returning in a completely new way!
Congrats!
written by RA
November 9th, 2006 @ 10:08 am
I hope you have a great time and I can’t wait to see/hear all about it when you return!!!
written by Debbie
November 9th, 2006 @ 10:23 am
Have an absolutely wonderful time!! I can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back! Congratulations!!!
written by Audrey
November 9th, 2006 @ 10:49 am
BAH! Your vows are beautiful and they made me cry!
Congratulations to you and Andrew on your victory in VA and on your wedding.
Have a wonderful time…and the true adventures begin now!
written by Lizzy
November 9th, 2006 @ 11:49 am
The vows are beautiful!
I’m sure everything will be perfect. A million people told me this (and it is hard to do), but try to take each moment in slow motion because it will go by so quickly!
I can’t wait to see photos!
written by Jenn Bo
November 9th, 2006 @ 12:32 pm
“repeat, with tears?” what do you mean, I was weeping THE FIRST TIME!
Best wishes to you both. Love, hugs, and kisses.
written by CPA Mom
November 9th, 2006 @ 1:17 pm
Janet…thank you so much for sharing that little part of your wedding with us, your loyal readers. I felt (if just for a minute) that I was there with you guys. I laughed, I cried, I cried some more.
Beautiful.
Congrats, be safe, get tanned, and have fun!!
(and hurry home. I will miss your posts. And I can’t wait to see PICTURES of how HOTT you are going to look in your dress.)
written by Isabel
November 9th, 2006 @ 1:54 pm
What beautiful words to bind your marriage. Congratulations and good luck on your happy ever after.
Love,
Ella
written by Ella
November 9th, 2006 @ 2:02 pm
Good luck & have fun!
written by Alexa
November 9th, 2006 @ 3:12 pm
Yeaaaah! I cannot WAIT to see/hear all about it! Don’t worry, the mishaps will all blend into a beautiful memory. Drink up, eat up (damn the diet now, right?) and enjoy!
PS You can buy a LOT of flowers for 250, even here.
written by Meepers
November 9th, 2006 @ 5:09 pm
Those vows are beautiful!! Have a wonderful time!
written by Heather
November 9th, 2006 @ 5:28 pm
Congratulations! Have a great time. Can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back!
written by Lauren
November 9th, 2006 @ 6:49 pm
Have a GREAT time, and enjoy it!
written by webcowgirl
November 9th, 2006 @ 6:58 pm
Oh my gosh, I had to hold back tears. I am such a baby.
Congratulations, have fun!!!
written by Lindsey
November 9th, 2006 @ 7:21 pm
See you soon, my friends.
written by alexa
November 9th, 2006 @ 10:58 pm
Beautiful!
Congratulations to both of you!!
Have a superbly memorable time. Can hardly wait to see the pics!
written by Della
November 9th, 2006 @ 10:59 pm
I am so happy for you both.
Congratulations, and enjoy the beach!!
P.S. The vows are lovely.
written by elise
November 9th, 2006 @ 11:57 pm
Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!
Happy wedding!
written by Janet
November 10th, 2006 @ 3:34 am
SUCH gorgeous vows!!! I don’t even know you, but I’m happy for you!!!
written by Allison
November 10th, 2006 @ 11:14 am
I’m delurking to say “Congratulations & have a glorious time!”. Enjoy every minute of it.
And Don Pablo’s Mexican Cuisine? I haven’t heard of that place since I lived in Northern Virginia! I’m in the mood for Mexican tonight! I’ll have a margarita and toast it to you two in your honor.
Happy Wedding!
written by SJ
November 10th, 2006 @ 8:11 pm
Did you by any chance go to the Target on Rt 1, right past the intersection of Rt 1 and Glebe Rd? I know there’s a Don Pablo in that shopping center, and it’s just a mile or so from where I live. Can’t wait to hear how the wedding goes! I was in Baja myself a few years ago…great place!
written by Zandria
November 11th, 2006 @ 8:21 pm
There’s no such thing as too much Mexican!
You’re married by now….. so, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
written by jen
November 11th, 2006 @ 11:17 pm
CONGRATS JANET! I am so excited for you. Hope the day was wonderful and I can’t wait to see pictures here!
Smooches!
written by Gwen
November 12th, 2006 @ 1:04 am
Hi Janet! My name is Viviane and I found you via Alynda, and I read some of your entries - you sound like a really fun and nice person, so I think I’ll keep reading, if you don’t mind. If you want to know more about me you can check out my blog - there is also an About page that will tell you a little more about me.
By the way congrats on getting married, and I hope you’re enjoying your first weekend as a married couple and the rest of your time in Mexico!
written by Viviane
November 12th, 2006 @ 12:07 pm
Oh My God! You are MARRIED NOW!! Congratulations!!!!
written by Sarah
November 12th, 2006 @ 12:56 pm
CONGRATULATIONS! Can’t wait to see the pictures.
written by Lindsay
November 13th, 2006 @ 12:27 am