Something UnWedding Related

So, since the wedding is practically running my life now, I've decided to try and blog about something else. Well, sorta. I spoke with Sr. Rose today trying to figure out with the Schafer-Lehnen Reunion is so I don't have it the same weekend as the bridal shower that Aunt Mary and Aunt Becky are throwing for me. She mentioned that her convent is having a Bizarre. So, hopefully Bob and I can go down and see her and go to the Bizarre. Talking to mom now about the house.

The Name Change

So I've been battling the whole name change debate. Shaun is very much for me taking his name, to the point that he won't even discuss the subject or give me any reasons as to why this is so important to him. He thinks that I'm holding on the some random feminist ideal, and that I should just let it go. Beth and I took a poll at work to how people felt about the issue. Needless to say, that only made me feel worse. I mean I don't want to take it just because he wants me to and then regret it later. In fact, I would rather want to take it especially since he feels so strongly about it. I talked to Stef and she didn't really help either. So, I called my sister. She was by far the most helpful person on the topic so far. She brought up some very good points. Her thoughts were that he is giving me the gift of his name because poeple leave together and he refuses to marry her and not even give her the option of taking his name. Also, she liked the instant unity that is implied by having the same last name. If you have a different last name that you have to say that you are married, it's not implied. So, alas, I'm feeling better about the decision already.

I'm sorry, is this your wedding??

I didn't realize how rude people could become at the near mention of someone they know having a wedding. I'm mean really... do you care that much. So much that I can't even get what I want? Apparently so. It appears that although I may be getting married on Aug. 27th, I'm not the one whose wedding it is. I've had more complaints in the last month from random family members than I get at work six months. (And that's saying A LOT). People are making such random demands from who HAS to be in the wedding, from what we are giving as favors to what time it is and to who is sitting next to who. WHO CARES?? If you don't like it, then DON'T COME! I won't even be offended. In fact, I will be overjoyed that you voluntary elimated yourself off the guest list, and I don't have to pay $21 for you to eat. I'm so sick of this stupid wedding planning that I've decided that is will be done by Thanksgiving. Because there is no way I'm going to family functions and getting bombarded with tips and ideas. Instead, I can say, "I'm sorry you have an opinion about that, but it's already DONE! Have a nice life." Needless to say, I'm a little bitter.

A NEW DATE (and place)

So we have a new date, a real date! August 27th, 2005 at the Purdue Memorial Union in the South Ballroom. We don't have a time yet, but probably around 5:30pm. So, needless to say, I've been caught up in more wedding plans; all of which are making me nutty. I think we will have some nice sentimental things in the wedding though. We are having my old trumpet teacher play at the ceremony. Charity is making all the bouquets and boutineers. I'm using the bouquet that Charity tossed, and Shaun proposed with as my bouquet. I'm hoping to wear my Aunt Marie's dress. And other things. So, hopefully, all will go well. I'm trying not to stress.

Wedding Blog

So Beth has pointed out that this has become, at least in part, A Wedding Blog. So, to stay with the theme, I will get you updated on the details. I think we found a place to live, which is always good. I went dress shopping and found one I really liked. I think I could make my aunt's dress look like that, I just need to lose about 80 lbs. Which brings me to my next point. I joined Bally's and am meeting with a Personal Trainer on Monday who is going to attempt to whip me into shape, but will probably just end up whipping me.