tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post1282454145827082197..comments2024-03-26T04:27:54.485-06:00Comments on Du Wax Loolu: Our wedding philosophyJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-55063290240887910962007-12-14T10:29:00.000-07:002007-12-14T10:29:00.000-07:00I second, or third, or fourth what the rest say. T...I second, or third, or fourth what the rest say. The balance you have regarding your wedding and ceremony are so admirable! And, hi, can I come?Tillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15097540259582168778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-18228995390854941652007-12-14T10:21:00.000-07:002007-12-14T10:21:00.000-07:00I really like your philosophy! It seems very bala...I really like your philosophy! It seems very balanced. I mentioned this over at RA's blog, but I really like the idea of giving out-of-town guests postcards and stamps so they can mail a greeting to a friend!L Sasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852624970958809824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-23049982287308747342007-12-13T21:01:00.000-07:002007-12-13T21:01:00.000-07:00I like your philosophy. The reception is a party,...I like your philosophy. The reception is a party, and the bride and groom are the hosts. People having parties at home don't say, "Who cares what other people want? This is OUR SPECIAL DAY!"Swistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126937282657655091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-1589042719380254642007-12-13T20:04:00.000-07:002007-12-13T20:04:00.000-07:00I love your philosophy for your wedding! :) Can I ...I love your philosophy for your wedding! :) Can I come!??DGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00143682548577839207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-63922423805921420192007-12-13T14:23:00.001-07:002007-12-13T14:23:00.001-07:00I'm pretty much on the same page about the ceremon...I'm pretty much on the same page about the ceremony being about us and the reception being about our guests.<BR/><BR/>Which is why I recently sucked it up and wrote a very large check to a company that will transport our guests to and from the church/reception site. I want them to be taken care of from the moment they arrive.Clinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916746594971364785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-83799339417629788452007-12-13T14:23:00.000-07:002007-12-13T14:23:00.000-07:00You are a smart woman. I hope it's a beautiful day...You are a smart woman. I hope it's a beautiful day for you, Torsten and your families and friends. I'm sure it will be.Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06711250635865954102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-8139607926838465662007-12-13T13:34:00.001-07:002007-12-13T13:34:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287792370490363047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-27154576552765595942007-12-13T13:34:00.000-07:002007-12-13T13:34:00.000-07:00this totally means you're going to have a kicking ...this totally means you're going to have a kicking reception.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287792370490363047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-89186773093056764112007-12-13T13:29:00.000-07:002007-12-13T13:29:00.000-07:00Right on Jess!Right on Jess!Flibbertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814796033630554918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-25194204449745142972007-12-13T12:23:00.000-07:002007-12-13T12:23:00.000-07:00I love that you want to make sure the wedding favo...I love that you want to make sure the wedding favors can fit in a suitcase. VERY thoughtful of you.<BR/><BR/>This is a nice wedding post. But I still never, ever want to plan one!artemisiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048259618106957687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-9130478983424807612007-12-13T10:46:00.000-07:002007-12-13T10:46:00.000-07:00Penny--That's good advice. Perhaps I'll appoint s...Penny--That's good advice. Perhaps I'll appoint someone (like my sister/maid of honor) to be in charge of my cell phone, and not deal with it at all myself.<BR/><BR/>Saly--Oh good, I love drawing people into the cult of wedding posts. I can't wait to read yours!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-85024891429395246892007-12-13T10:32:00.000-07:002007-12-13T10:32:00.000-07:00This is the first question I ask my clients - what...This is the first question I ask my clients - what is the most important thing (besides the whole "marriage" thing) about your wedding day to you? What feeling/general atmosphere do you think of when you think of your perfect day? You can build your budget from there, focusing on the most important (to you) things first.<BR/><BR/>For my wedding I felt very similar to you - I wanted it to be the most fun party my guests had been to. There was no receiving line, I did all of the "formal" things like cutting the cake, the toast, etc.. at the beginning so that we could get on with the dancing... and the karaoke. Yes, I had karaoke at my wedding and it was awesome.Bananahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448587729307622629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-19890424648343099902007-12-13T10:21:00.000-07:002007-12-13T10:21:00.000-07:00"The ceremony is about the couple; the reception i..."The ceremony is about the couple; the reception is about the guests." SO TRUE!<BR/><BR/>Our philosophy was, of course, the meaningful ceremony. When it came to the reception, it was about throwing a kick-ass party that people would talk about for years and it totally was. 2 bottles of wine on each table, we kept the bar open during dinner, and we did plan our entire play list. There was not a single person who didn’t have a great time and we danced all night. <BR/><BR/>Of course, I had one shot and half a Pepsi all night because I was so busy and I ate less than half of my dinner, and had bruises on my arms the next day from where my straps dug in while I was dancing. It really was the best night of my life though.<BR/><BR/>Ok, now I <I>have</I> to do a wedding post.Salyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792107257082868851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-80405051680928846012007-12-13T10:07:00.000-07:002007-12-13T10:07:00.000-07:00I want to come!!! heheI want to come!!! hehed e v a nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514260896810474173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-76707464520123250032007-12-13T09:42:00.000-07:002007-12-13T09:42:00.000-07:00I had a similar philosophy, I think; I was still a...I had a similar philosophy, I think; I was still a little stressed at the end when everyone and their brother called about last minute details, but in retrospect I should have just chucked my cell phone. <BR/><BR/>I think what helped me is to hire people you trust, who's artistic presentation is one that you love, and let them roam free. Specify the details that matter to you up front, and that's it. Edible favors and no antiquated traditions at your wedding sounds fabulous.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864909952004392637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-60166648731361887942007-12-13T09:22:00.000-07:002007-12-13T09:22:00.000-07:00you and i are COMPLETELY on the same page about pr...you and i are COMPLETELY on the same page about pretty much everything. i just got really really excited :)dreamgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672085486451022525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-89868811827251220262007-12-13T08:49:00.000-07:002007-12-13T08:49:00.000-07:00I like how you separate out the ceremony and recep...I like how you separate out the ceremony and reception; it sounds very realistic to me. When I kind of discounted the guests, it was more to save myself the trouble of accounting for them at every step, you know? Our reception was proportionally very low-key.<BR/><BR/>Amen for not having a receiving line! We walked around to tables, and even though it took a while, I would hated being a part of what I affectionately call the bridal buffet.RAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122738201603532013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-914107123133152902007-12-13T08:30:00.000-07:002007-12-13T08:30:00.000-07:00"The ceremony is about the couple; the reception i..."The ceremony is about the couple; the reception is about the guests."<BR/><BR/>Very well said. Sounds like the recipe for a great wedding for everyone!Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085712930407611861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-60047568682304097982007-12-13T08:14:00.000-07:002007-12-13T08:14:00.000-07:00Yay! I like this post. And everyone will have a fa...Yay! I like this post. And everyone will have a fantastic time because they love you guys and are there for YOU!<BR/><BR/>And also? You guys are awesome for not forbidding the Electric Slide because I know some people that are too "classy" for that dance, but dammit it's FUN!<BR/><BR/>PS - Did I tell you that Mark and I may be spending New Years in DC? Are you guys around that weekend?Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705536790775663797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-8116775510200100102007-12-13T08:11:00.000-07:002007-12-13T08:11:00.000-07:00If only all couples shared your philosophy. Then ...If only all couples shared your philosophy. Then no one would ever hear, "I HAVE to go to a wedding this weekend." It would always be, "I GET to go to a wedding this weekend."emailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653316423608779303noreply@blogger.com