Undoing A Jinx…
April 25th, 2008 @ 1:27 pm by Mrs. Hydrangea
Yesterday, I got a call from one of my co-workers who also happens to be getting married this year. As I answered the phone, all I heard on the other line was, “You jinxed me with the post that you put on Weddingbee the other day.” Uh oh.
A day after my post about the Wedding Cottage that closed down in my hometown, we had some severe storms in areas of North Texas, some of which were in Waxahachie, the hometown of my co-worker.
Yesterday she found out that not only had the storms flooded her ceremony venue, but the historic hotel, which she has already printed and sent out on her invitations, is now condemned. With eight weeks to go, she’s feeling all emotions of the rainbow and is now frantically trying to find a location that will book them last minute.
So, since I jinxed her, I told her I would help her in any way. I’m going to work with her on a new card to send to her guests that will explain the situation and the move of ceremony locations. I’m not entirely sure what to write on a card like this, so my first thought was, “I’m going to the Hive.”
Now, I’m asking you all, because you are so creative, positive and helpful, to not only send some good karma to the future Mrs. R’s way, but also to see if you all have any great ideas as to how to word the new card. Poems, traditional and non-traditional wording, anything…we’d love to get your input.
And, if any of you are from the Waxahachie area, suggestions for locations would be greatly appreciated as well!
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17 Responses to “Undoing A Jinx…”
What about a ’silver lining’ theme?
Maybe you could use this quote from John Lennon: “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans”.
I agree with Fran that it would be wise to call closer to the date with an update but how about how about a little rhyme like this:
Same Date, Same time New Place
April showers,
Bring May flowers,
And flooding this year,
Never fear,
Our new location is here:
Due to storm damage to the of the “Coworker and FI” Wedding has been relocated to:
Location
address
time, date, etc
Oh god, how heartbreaking.
I think they need to try to show a sense of humour with the card, something like this would be cute…
“When life throws lemons your way, you have to make lemonade!
… due to unforeseen lemons, **** & ****’s wedding will not be taking place at …..
Apologies for any inconvenience caused”
I don’t think they need to go into too much detail about what happened - it might bum people out - and word will get around anyway
I like chrissie’s idea of the JL quote as well.
Oops, when I changed that around I forgot to delete.
It should be: Due to Storm damage, the “Coworker & FI” Wedding has been relocated.
It should also be under the address of the new location.
of course, that should be “now taking place”, not “not”
I like the JL quote and what tberry wrote up…it has a little humor to it.
I like the JL quote and what tberry wrote up…it has a little humor to it and she won’t have to explain to all the guests what happened, because I’m sure they’ll wonder…it will kind of explain it and she won’t have to burst into tears everytime someone asks. I’m sending her my well wishes!
Sorry for the kinda double post before. I’m not from the area, but maybe this is a place to start: http://www.eventective.com/USA/Texas/Waxahachie/
Or here…
http://www.texasmusicguide.com/dallasvenues.htm
http://www.decidio.com/local-businesses/banquet%20facilities-Waxahachie-texas-s45.html
Poor thing! What bad luck! I went to college with a girl from Waxahachie and remember her discussion locations, though I haven’t been or seen them. Maybe try the Wyatt Mansion at the Chaska House B&B for something quaint or Chapel Creek Manor for an outdoor ceremony? I remember thinking they both looked like pretty and unique locations, although I suspect they may be booked at such late notice. Best of luck to her, and I hope it works out!
Miss Hydrangea, did her venues recommend any other locations? I wonder if they would be able to call in favors for their brides.
Also, though I am not from there, maybe she could look at unconventional venues. We got married in a theater/art gallery.
My prayers are w/ your co-worker, how sad 
I loved the from tberry & lou, both great ideas… I also think someone should call and follow up to make sure everyone who has RSVP’d got the change of venue card.
front could be “A CHANGE OF WIND…”
And inside or back can say:
“Due to the recent storms that have devasated parts of Waxachie, the ceremony has been moved to:
XXXXXXXXXXXX
We look forward to celebrating our marriage with you at our new venue!
For better or for worse…Our wedding location has flooded but our spirits can’t be dampened. We’ll be saying I do in a new venue! Please join us at:
blah blah blah…
I like all of the rhyme ideas and made one of my own:
rain, rain go away
and don’t come again until AFTER our wedding day!
We are still planning to say “I Do”,
but we had to change our wedding venue.
We hope you will come to celebrate
and raise a glass on the very same date: June__2008!
Mark your calendars it is coming up soon,
Please join us at______to see the bride and groom
We’re sorry for any inconvenience you will go through
but it wouldn’t be the same without you!
“Our something old has fallen through, so now we’re on to some(place) new!”
Due to storm damage, our recpetion has moved to XYZ location. We can’t wait to see you!
Mrs. Hydrangea, Dallas
Age and Occupation: 26, Administrative Assistant
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Network Analyst
Engagement Date: June 2007
Wedding Date: September 2008
Blogging Since: January 14, 2008
Venue: Catholic Church and Reception at The W Hotel
About Me: Mr. H and I come from very different cultures and backgrounds so I'm excited to plan our wedding with a balance of both traditions. My mom has always been a DIY queen, and I'm just now starting to get into it with a new house and a wedding to plan!
I think that whatever wording she winds up using, it might also be wise to call or have the respective famlies call, everyone who is invited to make sure they know about the change.
If there was a story in the paper about the weather maybe do something around the idea of it being a “late breaking report”?