Mrs. Corn, Newport, RI
Age and Occupation in '07: 31, HR for public accounting firm
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Consultant for public accounting firm
Engagement Date: October 7, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2007
Blogging Since: June 1, 2007
Venue: North Lawn of Fort Adams State Park
About Me: I am a lazy scrapbooker who loves the instant gratification of making cards and I am very easily distracted by all things shiny. In honor of my childhood nights spent hibachi BBQing on the beach with my family, we are hosting a traditional New England Clambake for our reception.
Reality Check
July 9th, 2007 @ 6:03 pm by Mrs. Corn
I promised myself at the start of the wedding planning process, that I would not let myself get too caught up in the madness that is wedding planning. I wanted to make sure I kept myself aware of what really mattered, and I think I have done a pretty good job of that.
But over the week, a terrible tragedy has occurred in my family, one that deeply affects all of us and will cast a dark cloud over what is supposed to be a joyous time for my family. I am finding this to be a stark and sad reality check as I am reminded to be aware of what really counts and what really matters.
I don’t know each of you individually, but I think sometimes it is important to take a deep breath in the middle of all of our planning and remember just exactly what marriage is and what we are getting ourselves into. Once the band has hit its last note and the decorations have been packed up, the wedding will be over, but the marriage will have just begun.
And now back to our regularly scheduled planning…
