Wedding

The wedding is set for September 6, 2008. Much to do, and many travels between now and then.

Most everything is set, we have two more meetings with Carol, this will be to discuss the ceremony, our intent is for it to only be 30 minutes, followed by a cocktail hour with violins/cello music, then a dinner with everyone seated in a single table.

Invites went out August 1, RSVP are due back on the 15th. The criteria for an invite was only to those we are the closest with. IE, we have to be able to carry on a 15 minute conversation alone, without it being ackward.

August 4, made arragements for the Limo.

I am very proud of Curt and the way he has taken care of his family, he is flying out Craig, Pam, Jackie and Tony, Bernice has declined, does not want to rock the boat with Clarence. He spoke with his mother this week, and he says it doesn't bother him that she is not coming, but I can tell in his voice, that in some way it does.

August 5, I got a call from Carrie. Giving her congratulations, and the genuine happiness she had for us. While in RI, learned that she and Stuart are moving to Boston. Disappointed for us, but happy for them that they are doing something for themselves.

August 12, ordered the Pashmina, 18. Annette from thepashminawharehouse.com

August 13, Curt and I met at 1pm at the Civic Center to get the Marriage License. We both agreed that we are so glad we are not doing the ceramony at the Civic Center. The setting at Patti and Rusty's will be spectacular.

August 16, Met with Carol to discuss the ceremony and the vows. The flow of the ceremony will be very nice, simple and to the point. I spent a could of hours working on the vows, which I think I could not have done better. Curt was away this week in Asia, so he has not spent anytime, that will be done this weekend.

September 3, Did a walk through with Billy at Patti's. With Curt and Patti's meeting planning background from PepsiCo, we easily determined that the tent did not need the clear sides, and this was the best descision made.

September 5, Rehersal day. Having taken Friday off, we started the day with a walk to Twin Peaks, Tony, Pam, Jackie, Craig, Curt and I. This was a two hour journey, that was very refreshing, and a beautiful view of the city, that one never tires of. At the rehersal, Carol the task-master asked Tony, you will not be wearing those sun-glasses at the ceremony, right...
We placed the family along with Denise on where to sit, I discovered that I first placed Denise where I would not be able to see her, that was quickly corrected, and she was in my line of vision. We followed the rehersal with a dinner at our house. Mexian carnitas, (Ray's Recipe). Very enjoyable evening, and I made carrot cake.

September 6, Wedding Day. We started the day with a journey to Ocean Beach, The weather could not have been better, warm and sunny... Picked up sand dollars, shells, and rocks - for Dominic. The limo was about 15 minutes late to pick us up. This made Curt a bit tense, and when the driver took some wrong turns, I said to Curt, just enjoy the ride.... Upon arrival, Court the Photograher was there, we finished dressing, then began the photos. Patti was gorgeous in a brown dress, and Rusty in a new dark suit. As guest arrived, we wanted them to stay out of the house, and enjoy the music by the two violins, and cello. Everyone was assembled by 6pm, and we started on time. We are both pleased with the ceremony. It was not until about 5 minutes before it all started, that I started to get a bit nervous, but once we were standing there, my focus was on Curt. We said our words, and my only focus was to stay in the moment and enjoy. I got a bit choked up, when I started reading my vows, but gained composure, and having a few funny lines really helped. Carol's words were genuine, along with here line for Mother-Earth. Cindy read the love poem wonderfully, Jackie and Tony blessed the rings, which made the moment very personal. The ceremony ended with a toast by Patti and Rusty, which was so heart felt. We value them tremendously, and are so fortunate they are a part of our life. We will be forever gratful of there generosity of opening their home for us. The group photo was taken, then the party began. After an hour of reception, Curt and I opened the door to the back patio, and greeted everyone for the Dinner. Clarence Jr. opened the meal with a blessing, and the service began. On the table were plated appitziers. goat cheese dates, figs, cheese, roasted red pepper, olive tapenade, and capenata. The second course was a plated salad, with moterella, and tomtoe, with the main entry, and sea bass and steak, with roasted vegitbles. The 4 veritrians were serverd a rissoto. The palete was cleansed by s sorbet trio, followed by a dessert bar of flour-less chocholate cake, creme brulee, chololcate lolly pops, and cookies. By this time it was almost 11pm. Curt and I made a consious effort to talk with everyone. Since these were the people who are our inner circle, this was important to personnally see that everyone was a part of us that evening. As were neared midnight, the licencse was signed, withnessed by Patti and Rusty, then proceeded to the back patio for some dancing, which ended with Donna Sommer - Last Dance. Jackie loved everyone that night, She is now Denise's sister. What I thought would be a simple request from Denise, was to borrow a blue pen from her. Since she collects pens, I thought she would just go to a drawer and pick one out. To find out, she did not have a blue pen, so on Saturday, she is at Bloomindales, asking the consierge for assistance, and buys a Monte Blonc pen...

The evening ends, the music is off, people are leaving, and there is a Hillsborough Policeman at the door. Someone had called about the noice... Its not a good party until the police show up.

The limo takes us home, we snack on chips then go to bed about 2am.

We would not have done anything different, it was a perfect night.