Last night I had a "nightmare" that everyone in my wedding party was late so Drew had to walk me down the aisle. The band played the wrong songs, people showed up and I had to start over, and I couldn't find my something blue!
I've heard this will happen...
I'm hoping naively that this was the first and last of them.
I'm now writing down all these strange possibilities and the counter options on how to solve them.
I WILL CONQUER!!
Showing posts with label proposals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label proposals. Show all posts
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
He is 1 Corinthians 13
He is patient
-----And I push his limits daily
He is kind
-----He has the heart for others I wish I had
He does not envy
-----He trusts me completely
He does not boast
-----Unless it's about me
He is not proud
-----There is no job that he believes he is better than
He does not dishonor others
-----He encourages his friends instead of mocking them or bashing their ideas
He is not self seeking
-----Others boast about him
He is not easily angered
-----He is so easy going... and he makes me laugh so much
He keeps no record of wrongs
-----He forgives and never brings it up again
He does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth
-----When he proposed, he said the first thing he noticed about me was my noble spirit
He always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres
-----He prays for me, He trusts in Him, He talks about our future, and is the hardest worker I know.
OUR LOVE WILL NEVER FAIL
-----And I push his limits daily
He is kind
-----He has the heart for others I wish I had
He does not envy
-----He trusts me completely
He does not boast
-----Unless it's about me
He is not proud
-----There is no job that he believes he is better than
He does not dishonor others
-----He encourages his friends instead of mocking them or bashing their ideas
He is not self seeking
-----Others boast about him
He is not easily angered
-----He is so easy going... and he makes me laugh so much
He keeps no record of wrongs
-----He forgives and never brings it up again
He does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth
-----When he proposed, he said the first thing he noticed about me was my noble spirit
He always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres
-----He prays for me, He trusts in Him, He talks about our future, and is the hardest worker I know.
OUR LOVE WILL NEVER FAIL
Friday, May 9, 2014
Emergency Bag
Maybe I'm new and naive about being a bride, but I'll tell you one thing: I'm a pro at being a bridesmaid.
No, really. I'm awesome. I've got the walk down, the pretty smile, and best of all, the emergency bag.
"What's that?" you ask...
I'll show you!
1. Safety pins (can't tell you how many times we've used these)
2. Toothpicks
3. Pads and Tampons (cuz, well, you know)
4. Q-Tips
5. Hand Sanitizer
6. Hair Spray, hair pins, hair tie
7. Tums, Pain Killers, Vitamins
8. Protein Bars!
9. Candy (Even the officiant needed a sugar rush the last wedding I was in)
10. Pens
11. Lotion
12. Sunscreen
13. scissors, nail file, nail clippers, tweezers
14. Mirror (but what is better is you constantly telling the bride how gorgeous she looks
15. Chapstick and Lip gloss and back-up makeup
16. Batteries
17. Phone Charger
18. Tissues
19. Mints
If you have any more let me know and I'll add it to my bag!
No, really. I'm awesome. I've got the walk down, the pretty smile, and best of all, the emergency bag.
"What's that?" you ask...
I'll show you!
1. Safety pins (can't tell you how many times we've used these)
2. Toothpicks
3. Pads and Tampons (cuz, well, you know)
4. Q-Tips
5. Hand Sanitizer
6. Hair Spray, hair pins, hair tie
7. Tums, Pain Killers, Vitamins
8. Protein Bars!
9. Candy (Even the officiant needed a sugar rush the last wedding I was in)
10. Pens
11. Lotion
12. Sunscreen
13. scissors, nail file, nail clippers, tweezers
14. Mirror (but what is better is you constantly telling the bride how gorgeous she looks
15. Chapstick and Lip gloss and back-up makeup
16. Batteries
17. Phone Charger
18. Tissues
19. Mints
If you have any more let me know and I'll add it to my bag!
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Linen and Lace- the beginnings
Mostly this blog is to get my thoughts, questions, and unusual number of fears and stresses out and on "paper" and to hopefully get encouraging feedback and opinions, horror stories I can learn from, and advice from people who have already walked down this road.
First things first. I'll tell you guys our story.
I chose the theme "linen and lace" because I believe that truly describes Andrew's and my relationship in a way no other inanimate objects can. Like linen, we are simple, no fuss, no bling and pretty old fashioned. But lace, like our relationship is intricate and unique. It is pretty and nice to look at but not for everyone. And that's okay with me!
Andrew and I started out working at Signal Hill Costco together but in different departments so we never actually met.
In 2009, when the Lakewood Costco opened, we both went to work there and met when he transferred inside to the membership department from the food court. Since I worked on the front end as a cashier and he had to come visit the lines to try to sell upgraded memberships, we started seeing more of each other. Not much happened though until a mutual friend had a birthday party in May of 2010. Andrew asked me to go with him and I said no.
Let me explain.
He was in my line as I was ringing up items for my members while he tried to convince me to go out with him. He ended up involving my line in getting my number. Everyone thought he was adorable and made me do it. Needless to say, I'm glad they did. We went to the party, had a blast, and made another "date" for a week later.
Four years later, a few breakups, tears, laughter and makeups later, he decided to make it official and keep me forever his.
He took me to Big Sur, a place I love as my second home, and proposed on a beautiful cliff beach where, a year before, we had run around in the sand climbing rocks and racing the wind.
Full of pretty things to say about me, he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. Of course I said yes yes yes...
Now it's been a few weeks and the excitement, although still extremely present, is a little blurred by the overwhelming stress I suddenly feel for making decisions for 120+ people.
The most popular questions I've gotten so far, to which I only have a nervous smile and a shrug to offer as answer are:
"What are your colors?"
"When is the big day?"
"I'm invited right?"
I do know a few things. My beautiful sisters-in-law will be my bridesmaids along with my life-long bestie as my maid of honor (in a few weeks however, she'll be my matron of honor since she is getting married early May). I know the song that I'm walking down the aisle to, and I know that Andrew is the man that I love in my own, quiet but fiercely loyal way.
So now that you know a little bit about my background, what advice do you have for a very confused and nervous little bride who just wants everyone to be happy?
-9 months till I'm no longer a Mansell,
~ Allison
First things first. I'll tell you guys our story.
I chose the theme "linen and lace" because I believe that truly describes Andrew's and my relationship in a way no other inanimate objects can. Like linen, we are simple, no fuss, no bling and pretty old fashioned. But lace, like our relationship is intricate and unique. It is pretty and nice to look at but not for everyone. And that's okay with me!
Andrew and I started out working at Signal Hill Costco together but in different departments so we never actually met.
In 2009, when the Lakewood Costco opened, we both went to work there and met when he transferred inside to the membership department from the food court. Since I worked on the front end as a cashier and he had to come visit the lines to try to sell upgraded memberships, we started seeing more of each other. Not much happened though until a mutual friend had a birthday party in May of 2010. Andrew asked me to go with him and I said no.
Let me explain.
He was in my line as I was ringing up items for my members while he tried to convince me to go out with him. He ended up involving my line in getting my number. Everyone thought he was adorable and made me do it. Needless to say, I'm glad they did. We went to the party, had a blast, and made another "date" for a week later.
Four years later, a few breakups, tears, laughter and makeups later, he decided to make it official and keep me forever his.
He took me to Big Sur, a place I love as my second home, and proposed on a beautiful cliff beach where, a year before, we had run around in the sand climbing rocks and racing the wind.
Full of pretty things to say about me, he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. Of course I said yes yes yes...
Now it's been a few weeks and the excitement, although still extremely present, is a little blurred by the overwhelming stress I suddenly feel for making decisions for 120+ people.
The most popular questions I've gotten so far, to which I only have a nervous smile and a shrug to offer as answer are:
"What are your colors?"
"When is the big day?"
"I'm invited right?"
I do know a few things. My beautiful sisters-in-law will be my bridesmaids along with my life-long bestie as my maid of honor (in a few weeks however, she'll be my matron of honor since she is getting married early May). I know the song that I'm walking down the aisle to, and I know that Andrew is the man that I love in my own, quiet but fiercely loyal way.
So now that you know a little bit about my background, what advice do you have for a very confused and nervous little bride who just wants everyone to be happy?
-9 months till I'm no longer a Mansell,
~ Allison
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