Lindsay and Chris PJ! WP/Italy Isola/AAR...Disneyland Paris Honeymoon added 7-19

[pink_tink8i8]

Your aisle runner turned out great! I'm doing something similar and wasn't so sure of painting it but seeing how yours turned out, I'm worry free.

 

[caryndisneydiva]

Your aisle runner turned out great! I'm doing something similar and wasn't so sure of painting it but seeing how yours turned out, I'm worry free.

painting it was easy, just make sure you have REALLY small paint brushes for thin script fonts, oh, and the paint bleeds a little bit on the runner. up close, it looks like i can't color in the lines but from a few feet back it looks fine.

 

[figmentfan814]

I remember that from your PJ and TR. One of my fav pics is your mom wearing her/your veil at your DP

That's too funny that your remembered that shot On the video, Stan got her describing all the changes that had been done to it since she wore it. She was so embarassed because she said that it sounded like she was rambling, but I know it will make for great memories for years down the road.

I hope things went well at your shower

 

[caryndisneydiva]

i'm waiting for the ok from the bride to be before i post shower pictures!

 

[Lindsay22]

Caryn may post pikz of the shower, she may also email them to me so that I have them.


I'll do a quickie shower TR sometime soon. It was a REALLY busy weekend, we got to NJ by noon on Saturday and we left at 8am on Monday.... we packed a lot of stuff in and had a really nice time at the shower.

 

[camara381]

Can't wait to read all about the shower! Hope you had a great time.

 

[DisneyLaura]

its done! and in less than 1/2 of the stupidbowl. this is GREAT!

LOVE IT

lindsay

are you sure you don't want anything in front of your face? it would be easy for me to do so with your veil...

here's a possibility
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/the....aspx?id=27119&type=21&Headpiece Styles=Veils

or this one, without the lace

http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/the...47&type=21&Headpiece Styles=Veils&pageIndex=2

I can't see it, I have to register but I feel silly registering when I'm already married

He also performed Johnny Damon's wedding with I thought was SOOOO COOL. (Of course, I told Caryn that and her response was "Who's that?" ) I love Johnny Damon and I told Rev Miller that if Johnny wanted to come he was certainly invited.

I'm sad to say I don't know who he is either.

Caryn may post pikz of the shower, she may also email them to me so that I have them.


I'll do a quickie shower TR sometime soon. It was a REALLY busy weekend, we got to NJ by noon on Saturday and we left at 8am on Monday.... we packed a lot of stuff in and had a really nice time at the shower.

I can't wait to see pictures and hear all about your shower. Mine was a complete blur but I remember it like it was yesterday (and it's been 12 years)

 

[caryndisneydiva]

some fun shower pikz...

the favor bags decorated by Megan! they included "Lindsay" tea and 2 cannoli's.

megan and i before lindsay's arrival

lindsay arrives

lindsay opening presents

the bridal party and the cake

some tatertastic shower gifts

and a birthday gift for me! i named him Hank

recognize any of these faces???

hank got drunk! yes that IS his finlandia vodka!

 

[PrettyInTink]

LOVE the shower pictures! I see a few familiar faces.
Lindsay you looked fabulous!

 

[ampooh]

How did Hank get the bedazzled Vaseline? You are all so much fun

The pics are great. Love the parasol.

Lindsay I love your outfit. Very pretty. Hope you didn't get cold.

Anxiously awaiting the Shower TR but I'll be patient.

 

[BaBeeCee14]

Caryn - we need the pictures of DQK and Rio!

 

[Tiggerific04]

Love the pictures, Caryn! Hank was out of control that day. It was quite embarrassing.

 

[Lindsay22]

Okay... a quick shower TR.

Around Thursday I started to come down with a cold. I lost my voice towards the end of the work day which was not good. So I decided that since we were flying out on Sat morning I would take Friday off as a sick day.

On Friday, I slept in a little bit, took a long bath and had some tea to help my throat (side note: I tend to lose my voice when I'm in high stress situations... I had been having a REALLY rough time at work and paired with wedding stress, my voice conked out.) I went to the post office to mail something to Caryn (some bead thing that she couldn't take on a plane) and then I went to the library. I've been reading the True Blood book series and I enjoy them. However, the library didn't have them. So I went to Borders, and Borders didn't have them. So I went to Books A Million and THEY didn't have them. So I finally found them at Barnes and Noble. (Thank god. I can't get on a plane without a book to read.)

I went home and packed and took a nap because I was still feeling a little sick. Taking Friday off was the best thing I could have done. I was so stressed out from work and traveling is stressful in general so I was really glad I got some time to rest. Chris came home and we had dinner at Chilis and then he packed. Unbeknownst to me (and to him) he accidentally locked the cat in the garage.

The next morning the alarm went off at 4:45 We got up finished packing and I went to go feed the cat. It was odd because she's usually running around us waiting for us to feed her and she wasn't there. I was having some coffee when I heard a meow. I checked EVERY door in the house. I looked behind every toilet, behind the washer and dryer, under the bed. Finally, I open the garage and there she was. She meowed at me and I let her in and I guess she thought she was going to get in trouble because she wuoldn't let me pet her. I gave her some treats.

We left the house and drove to the airport. I had never flown Southwest before and I was pleased to see that there is a Chilis in the southwest terminal at our airport. Good to know. We sat in the first row of the plane and they gave us free alcohol for Valentine's day! (For a picture of the free vodka, please see "Hank" above). We get off the plane and find my Dad and drive home.

Caryn, Megan and Mom were out buying things for the shower goody bags (tissue paper I think) so we hung out and did my taxes (don't be jealous of our fun). That is when Caryn decided to go into the basement and find some old toys. She came upstairs with a Ken doll and a Barbie gown and decided that Ken was going to become Drag Queen Ken. DQK came to the mall with us. (That was embarassing.)

After the mall, Chris and I went to go see his family. We had dinner with his aunt, uncle (the best man) and their kids (the ring bearers). Both his aunt and uncle realized that i was under and extreme amount of "Bride Stress" and happily provided me with martinis. I needed them.

The next morning, the house abuzz with activity. The shower started at 11 and Mary showed up at about 9. Chris's mom and Claudia came shortly after and everyone got to work putting together the goody bags (see picture above). Then Megan did my hair and I got dressed. Mom and the rest of the girls left to go set up the room and told me I should arrive at about 11:30.

All of the husbands were invited to come to my parents house during the shower, so I got to see my uncles. I think they all noticed my "Bride Stress"...

(Note about Bride Stress: I was very surprised to notice that I was experiencing it. I think it's mostly that this is the only time in my life that I get to be the "Bride" and that's a lot of pressure. I want to make sure that I do it right and live up to everyone's "Bride" expectations. I'm finding that difficult and I want to make sure that I do it right. I feel like Carrie on Sex and the City when she says that she doesn't have the bride gene)

To be continued.

 

[caryndisneydiva]

after many requests i will post my pik of dqk and his partner rio.

dqk is on the right and rio is on the left with the purple hair.

 

[BaBeeCee14]

Very nice Caryn

 

[mypotato]

Oh Lindsay, your shower looked like so much fun! I love those cute little potatoes. Your wedding will be beautiful, no need to stress.

 

[PrettyInTink]

I love DQK and Rio. Very stylish. What will they be wearing to the wedding? Did Hank share his booze? He is such a lush.

Great shower TR Lindsay.

 

[Tiggerific04]

I really think DQK and Rio should have come to the shower. Will they be attending the wedding?

Hank wouldn't let the vodka out of his little tater grip the entire time.

 

[Lindsay22]

Okay, so I walk into the lobby and my cousins were waiting for me to escort me in. One cousin ran ahead and said that I was here and my other cousin walked me in.

I walk in and was immediately overwhelmed. There were A LOT of people there. Mom, Caryn and Gram all pinned my corsage on me. I started to walk around and greet everyone. (Have I mentioned that there were a lot of people there?) I told my mom's friend that I was really overwhelmed.

After I greeted everyone (including some special dis brides!) it was time to eat. We had an assortment of breakfast food and I think some other lunchy items... There was also a mimosa fountain. I was very excited about the fountain. After we ate we did gifts. The invitations said to ship the gifts to our house and bring a picture of the gift to the shower. That worked out great! One of my friends printed out her pictures and had them all wrapped up in a gift bag complete with tissue paper! This was something I was a little concerned about. I've been to showers where it takes an hour to load the gifts in the car and I had no idea how we were going to get them home!!! This way, I still got to unwrap things, but I didn't have to worry about putting a knife set on the plane.

After presents we had cake (good cake. chocolate) Then Chris came to say hi to everyone and that was it. It was a very nice shower. There were no games (per my demand) and I think everyone had a nice time. We went back to the house and organized everything. That night we had dinner with Chris's friend and OMG was I TIRED!!! I never realized how DRAINED I was going to be after the shower.

We left (with Caryn and Mark) the next day. We had a nice time in NJ, but we were so happy to be back at our house. It's also neat to realize that the next time we see our families it will be for the wedding.

PS. One year ago today I started this PJ. I can't believe how fast this year has gone. Everyone says it will fly by and it does.

 

[DisneyLaura]

Lindsay cute shower pictures, I hope there's more. Your dress is very cute too. I will have to say I'm a little confused on the potatoe thing, is there an inside joke or am I too old.