Haruka and I are turning into Bridezillas

[LostinVA]

We've already planned a bunch of stuff. We were discussing wedding cakes this morning, and we don't even have a date set yet -- just "The Fall." We're setting a date when I move up there late Spring.

And, I just ordered two wedding books.

Jeebus.

I LOVE BEING A BRIDEZILLA!!!!!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

1. I know!!!

I'm so excited. I can't wait until we find out the exact number we can invite. Why do I have a brazillion family members?

:bounce::bounce:

[LostinVA]

2. And, you KNOW you'll have to ask them all

Thank the gods I loathe most of mine.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

5. Well, no one really from my mom's side.

There's a brazillion people on my dad's side. A few people on Jim's side.

[jpgray]

3. At least no Groomera will appear over the horizon

[LostinVA]

4. Hehehehhehe -- true!

[JackBeck]

6. Ours sort of just fell into place.

I was a freakin' wreck the day of. Everyone kept telling me to just relax and I wanted to strangle each and every one of them.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

7. Oh we're totally going to want to strangle people.

We get very high strung.

[LostinVA]

9. I'm sure I'll be a total crazy chick

And, Haruka will probably be tippling the Jamesons already.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

16. Probably? I will be!

YUMMO.

[Karenca]

8. I suggest September 28th.

Thanks.

[LostinVA]

10. We were thinking early October

Good choice!

[Karenca]

11. Close enough :))

I got married 9/28 --The most perfect weather.
That's why I suggested it.

Early October=same thing.

This is wonderful news


:hug:

[LostinVA]

12. We are tres excited

Miss Strawberry asked us on Saturday (whilst drinking in Madison) what she (as a bridesmaid) was going to be wearing. We were like -- who cares! Clothes are easy... but I just found a source for nice invitations with embossed shamrocks. THAT stuff is important!

[idgiehkt]

13. you have to be sure to buy all those bridal magazines that weigh about 10 pounds

My sister is getting married this weekend and I am so glad it's almost over. She had to delay the wedding once already because her shrink told her it was stressing her out too much. I never knew there was so much to it. Congrats again. :toast:

[LostinVA]

17. I'm getting two books from the local library

Traditional Irish weddings and such things....

[Miss_Strawberry]

14. I'm already a bridezilla

and I'm not even engaged....yet

[bicentennial_baby]

15. i am SO excited for the wedding! eeeeek!

what will you two force me to wear though?! :scared:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

18. We haven't even figured out what WE'RE going to wear.

We're too busy obsessing over invitations and finding a piper.

[LostinVA]

20. Miss Strawberry asked us that this past Saturday

I'm not sure about us. Sniffa can wear his nice suit and a snazzy belt and tie, unless he wants to wear full dress kilt kit.

You won't have anything bad, I SWEAR. I sooooo know what that's like.

We decided you and sniffa will be Flowermaid and Ringbearer, and PROBABLY also the two official witnesses.

[Miss_Strawberry]

21. Yea seriously...figure it out

I need to know what color dress to get!

[bicentennial_baby]

26. Awwww!

Keep me posted....We would be honored, of course :hug:

[RetroLounge]

19. And next you can order the book

"What to Expect when You're Expecting"...

You two will be great spouses and parents! :hug:

RL

[youthere]

24. What? Who's pregnant? What did I miss?

[LostinVA]

25. Jeebus -- but thanks, I know you mean it

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

30. One day we plan on getting a dog.

Neither of us want kids. We're more of the spoil the nieces and nephews sort.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

22. Oooooo, now I'm thinking I'll wear chartreuse...

:hi:

[Shine]

23. I've always been so amused by that term.

:D

I remember when I was going through that stuff. We'd been engaged for 6 mos when I suddenly found myself pregnant! We'd planned to have kids and we were being safe, but I guess ShineBoy just wanted to come on in early, now that we'd finally found each other. LOL, there's what you "plan" and then there's "what happens"!

We had to move the wedding date up cuz I sure as hell didnt' want to walk down the aisle 9 mos preggers. Like you, we'd planned a fall wedding, but we ended up moving it to June. Plus, b/c we were getting married 300 miles away, (long story there) we'd be going down every few weeks to work on the details. We'd be driving down and I'd have to get him to pull over so I could throw up on the side of the road, my "morning" sickness was so bad. :puke: Not fun, but now we can laugh about it. I got married at the age of 29 when I was 4 mos pregnant....became a wife and a mother within five months of each other. Talk about MAJOR life change. It's all good, though. :thumbsup: We're still very happy and in love together, 15 yrs and 2 kids later.

I wish you all the best as you go through this fun, yet sometimes challenging, process. Planning a wedding is almost like running a small business, but it gives you both the opportunity to work together toward a common goal. Just remember, though: There's the wedding and then there's the marriage.....that's a whole different ballgame, sister! :D LOL.

Have fun. Many blessings to you! :toast:

[SeattleGirl]

27. Too bad I'm on the opposite coast.

I could do your flowers!

[LostinVA]

28. That would be great!

So many people I like are on the West Caost....

[SeattleGirl]

29. ........

:loveya:

[LostinVA]

33. I mean it

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

31. Watch out for Mechabridezilla!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

32. Oh no!

:rofl:

[madinmaryland]

34. How much is a Bridezillian?

Donald Rumsfeld is giving the President his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, three Brazilian soldiers were killed."

"OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"

His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the President sits, head in hands.

Finally, the President looks up and asks, "How many is a brazillion?"

:evilgrin:

[Lil Missy]

35. Congrats!

[Nicole]

36. Enjoy!

Being a bridezilla is a once in a lifetime event, make the most of it. :rofl:

Best wishes to the two of you. :toast:

[swimboy]

37. LVA--

I'm so happy and excited for you both. I'm glad I have the opportunity to see and hear your excitement and enthusiasm. mr. swim and I have been together for 15 years and he is just now thinking about being all right with getting some rings. At 10 years he just wouldn't entertain the thought.

It looks like it will be quite a while before I can get married in my hometown. I hope you get to share your joy without reservation or censure. Life is far too short to have to hide our lights.

Love to you both!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

38. That's really beautiful.

:hug:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

39. And now we have the perfect wedding cake topper!

For those that can't read the cross, it says:

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And 'til we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

[JackBeck]

40. The Irish Belssing.

Beautiful.

[idgiehkt]

41. Beautiful

Just gorgeous, and I have always loved that prayer. :)

[Miss_Strawberry]

42. This hung over the door

in my granny's house!!!
Loves it!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

43. We loves it, too!

We're nuts. We don't even have a date set, but we spend tons of time picking out invitations and stuff. We've even registered over at TheKnot.com wedding message board.

[hedgehog]

46. It's OK to tell us where you're registered,

just don't put it on the invitations! Actually, that's OK by me, but what do I know from tacky?

You do know I'm joking, right?

When the planning stops being fun, that's when you'll know it's time to stop planning. In the meantime, enjoy! I love your cake topper!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

49. Hehe.

Well, we're planning on registering at Ikea, Crate & Barrel, and Target.

[HughBeaumont]

44. This is you two:

But afterwards, it's all worth it. I videotaped my SIL's wedding to her partner, and it was one of the best ceremonies . . . they're still together after 8 years. May you have a wonderful life together.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

47. Thanks.

I actually pretty much breached the subject with my formerly very homophobic mother today and it went very well.

Hell, my mother was even asking if we were planning to get a dog.

[HughBeaumont]

50. At least she's compassionate.

SIL's dad didn't attend the ceremony. Said "he didn't believe in that" after accepting Andrea's coming out. He's one of these dudes who married some inbred 8 months after their mother died. You know how that story ends.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

52. Aww...that's sad.

It's amazing how some people think gays are going to mess up the sanctity of marriage. Meanwhile, people like you're SIL's dad are proof of how heterosexuals totally fucked it up first.

[Guava Jelly]

45. You should do more Honeymoon planning!

You need to document every moment!
And being an Honorary Lesbian I will donate my time as a Cameraman.
Starting in the honeymoon suite :evilgrin: :rofl: :loveya:
(you ain't buying this are you) :mad:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

48. You are totally not documenting us in the honeymoon suite.

We plan on staying at The Madison Hotel after the reception. If we have the money, we'd love to honeymoon on the western coast of Ireland.

[Guava Jelly]

51. Denied!!

Ireland would be so beautiful
Just think of the pictures you will get.(And Pitchers)

Of this :)
I truly am happy you guys found each other!
:woohoo: And I so wish you both a lifetime of happiness! because :yourock:

(so the filming is out of the question..Drats!!) Oh well..:rofl:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

53. Thanks.

I've been to Ireland before, but not to the western coast. She's never been there. If we can pull it off, it will be tres awesome.

:hug:

[Miss_Strawberry]

54. Maybe if I asked her she'd let me....

ha....I'm quite the persuasive one...

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

55. Ha!

No.

[LostinVA]

56. Something that makes you feel very, very adult

Getting an email from a UU minister with "About your wedding" as the subject header.

OMG.