Wedding Blog

How did you know how many to make? I’m an August wedding too and my invites haven’t even gone out yet! But I’m like you, I have a very large NEED to check things off my list, so much that I’ll write menial things that I’ve already done, just so that I can cross them off.

Take care of yourself!

Thanks for the support, you guys! It means a lot to me. I have been wearing a brace and stuff, but it doesn’t seem to be getting better. I finally was able to get an appointment with a physical therapist, so I hope it works for me like it worked for you, suzanno!

GetMarried4Less–I totally haven’t gotten a PM for you!! I definitely would have answered that! I’m sorry! Will you send it again?

Thank you all for the compliments on the bags, too.
clarita–the bags are from Michael’s. I think they came in a pack of 6 or so. It was a great deal.

jma–most of our OOT guests are our close family members & my parents’ friends, so I already know for sure that they’re coming.

Mrs. Onion–I totally think we have the same bags! I thought that when I saw yours! You had some really awesome things in your bags.

Catherine: This will be long, but here’s what I highlighted for SF:

* Visit the Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill! Yes, that’s right, we actually have a flock of wild parrots in the city. Prepare yourself by renting the movie or reading the book before you come. Other great books which can help you prepare for your visit are Tales of the City, San Francisco is Burning, Zodiac, and the Rice Room. San Francisco has a ton of fascinating history, so reading a book or taking a tour would be well worth your time!
* Catch a show! Check out what’s playing at the Orpheum, Golden Gate and Curran Theaters. We went to Teatro ZinZanni (on the Embarcader0) for Yorkey’s 30th birthday. It isn’t cheap, but it was a blast!
* Golden Gate Park is a fun, nature-y way to explore San Francisco. Check out the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, or rent paddle boats and tour around Stow lake. Also check out the deYoung Museum.
* The Exploratorium and Palace of Fine Arts are really beautiful and fun!
* If you’re into military history or just like beautiful surroundings, the Presidio or Fort Mason. These are gorgeous areas to walk around and explore. If you’re over by Fort Mason and are in the mood for tasty vegetarian cuisine, Greens is very good.
* Even if you’re a local, you probably haven’t been on the Alcatraz Night Tour. We took this tour a couple of years ago, and it’s fantastic! We highly recommend it over the daytime tour. Tip: these tours tend to sell out, so get your tickets ahead of time.
* San Francisco is famous for Fisherman’s Wharf, which is very, very touristy. Pier 39 has your typical touristy shops (oooh, Ripley’s Believe it or Not! the Wax Museum!). If you choose to check out Fisherman’s Wharf, make sure to check out Ghirardelli Square (and Sara’s first apartment in San Francisco, which is right across the street at 3030 Larkin Street), and Aquatic Park (which is right near Ghirardelli).
* San Francisco is split up into a bunch of different neighborhoods. For a real experience of what it’s like to be a local, check out areas like Union Street, the Fillmore, the Marina or the Mission (and if you’re in the Mission, you HAVE to eat at Little Star Pizza–it’s to die for!). North Beach is Sara’s old stomping grounds (if you’re in the mood for Italian, check out Panta Rei). Also check out San Francisco’s Chinatown–it’s a sight to behold! In the mood for Chinese Food? We like R & G Lounge. The Castro is the “gay” area of the city. It’s vibrant and fun and has lots of great shopping. There are also tons of good looking men, but they aren’t into women. Although Haight Ashbury is no longer anything like what it was in the 60s (now there’s a GAP on the corner!), it’s still a pretty happenin’ spot.
* Wanting to check out the Golden Gate Bridge? Take a trip across it by car (but be prepared, the toll is now$5), by bike or on foot. You can get great views from Crissy Field (but you’ll be there for our wedding ceremony anyway!), Baker Beach (which is inside the Presidio– it’s a nude beach, so be prepared–you might see something OTHER than the Golden Gate!), and across the bay from the Marin Headlands.
* Always wanted to ride a cable car? We’ll be taking a cable car on wheels for the wedding, but if you want to check out the real thing, there are three different lines. You can catch these in Union Square (shopping district–this is where the Grand Hyatt is located) if you head down there to explore.
* One of San Francisco’s famous landmarks is the park and area surrounding the Painted Ladies, otherwise known as “the Full House Houses.” This is Alamo Square.