Wedding post

I tried starting this post unsuccessfully a few times. I couldn't describe my wedding week as articulately as I'd like. Rather than give up, I'll offer my memories in tidbits instead.

Trust
Planning a wedding 1700km away had its advantages. With the exception of the venue and the menu, I didn't care too much about anything else. We did make a trip to PEI to choose the venue, but left everything else to online research and word-of-mouth. Me not caring helped; the importance of word-of-mouth to businesses in PEI also helped. The vendors we chose were at the top of their field and/or came highly recommended by friends. It helped to know that we didn't need to worry about the quality of their work since we didn't get to meet them until days before the wedding. The only smudge on that record is the hair/makeup. But the pictures turned out beautifully so everything still worked out.

Friends
My friends are awesome. Unfortunately, I was not able to invite as many people as I'd like and some could not make the trip in such short notice. Those that could make it made the day SO MUCH FUN! I didn't expect the day to be fun but I had a great time. I ate, I laughed, I teared (not really...but Cam made it close), and I danced. I NEVER DANCE! It helped that Anne and Tina were making such great fools of themselves that I felt it took all attention of me. =) I probably didn't spend as much time as I should with the other guests but I just couldn't leave my girls.

Out of town guests
I think Steve put too much effort into entertaining the out of town guests. I can see where he is coming from because he wanted everyone to have a good time (which they did) but it turned out to be too stressful at times. It would've been fine if the weather cooperated. We had planned for everyone to go deep sea fishing the afternoon they arrived. Since there was a Nor'easter, fishing had to be postponed and people were left without any planned activities that first day. Even though it was Steve that dealt with most of the stress, it took his time and attention away from enjoying the whole process (which affected me indirectly).

Reverend
Our reverend was recommended by Steve's uncle and he was EXCELLENT. We had nothing to do with it. We just lucked out. =) He was passionate and personal. He made the ceremony much more than the obligatory words and actions.

Food
Let's just say two of our guests ordered second entrees. Who does that????? At least they liked the food. :S

Groomsmen
If I could do it again, I would make sure there was plenty of food and beer outside where we were taking pictures so we wouldn't lose the groomsmen to the beer, canapes, and oyster bar indoors.

The courtesy flush is underrated!

A few months ago, I overheard someone give the courtesy flush in the bathroom at work. I couldn't help thinking that she was drawing unnecessary attention to what she was doing. My strategy has always been to keep the sploshing down and keep my feet tucked back and out of sight. I did not want to be seen or heard. That way, no one will know what I'm doing (or, at least, who's doing it), right?

I don't know why it has never occured to me to consider the biggest someone-is-doing-a-number-two-right-now clue of all...le stink. And boy, could it ever! After giving the courtesy flushes a try (or two, or three, or...etc.), I've concluded that while it draws attention to your "activities", the flush also spares others from being forced to be a part of them.