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Mrs. Pinot Noir, New York/Napa Valley Age and Occupation: 24, Health Educator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Market Researcher Engagement Date: November 10, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 25, 2008 Venue: Auberge du Soleil About Me: I am a Minnesota raised, NYC transplant planning a destination wedding in Napa. I'm balancing my love for the environment and my hubby-to-be's love for tradition to create our "green wedding in disguise." Our wedding will include local food and wine, antique touches and lots of love and laughter. When wedding planning isn't taking up my free time (and money) I love to read, cook, workout, watch baseball and travel! Follow along in my adventure as I attempt to plan an eco-friendly and socially responsible wedding (with eco-oblivious Mr. Pinot Noir).
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A Wedding Planning Hiatus

September 2nd, 2008 @ 12:55 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir

Some of you may have noticed that I have been a bit absent on the blog lately. Well, I started a new job last week (yippie!) but the stress of a new job coupled with all the wedding planning has really been getting to me. Mr. PN and I have been bickering about the smallest of issues—like who left a light on—and it has been exhausting and draining. To be honest, there have been days that I have just wished for the wedding to be over and for life to return to normal again.

So instead of using the long weekend to accomplish many wedding projects, we took a wedding planning hiatus! We left town and more or less ignored the wedding for the weekend.

We spent Sunday picnicking and biking on Block Island in Rhode Island. The weather was perfect and the day was just what we needed. Over the course of the day we biked the entire island, had a picnic, walked through a Labyrinth, and had a great seafood dinner.

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On the ferry on the way to the island

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Settlers Rock on the northern point of the island

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The Labyrinth (photo source)

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Heading home (don’t we look relaxed!)

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The sunset

It was the most beautiful day and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. My only wedding related thoughts throughout the day occurred while I meditated during my walk in the labyrinth. I watched Mr. PN speed along on his bike, and all I could think about was how excited I was to be marrying this man. I looked forward to spending the rest of our lives together. It really brought everything back into perspective. We returned from this weekend with more patience and excitement for our wedding and for the many years to come.

Have you or your partner need a planning hiatus? What did you do?

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5 Responses to “A Wedding Planning Hiatus”

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Linzerella

We are taking a “minimoon” three weeks before our wedding. We’re going to a small Canadian island - with no cell phone reception!! - where we’re going to totally de-stress. We have some wedding tasks to accomplish - finalizing our music playlist, writing our vows - but I’m hoping it will be a super relaxing week for us…

 
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notsojenny

oh how i miss being able to just go to BI whenever the mood strikes. i hope you had some Dell’s… that relaxes anyone.
i’ve got no input on the relaxing just jealous of your trip : )

 
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Miss Champagne (message)  1,334 posts, Bumble bee

Looks like you had a great time:) Now back to work!! Kidding, of course.

 
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Miss Dumpling (message)  722 posts, Busy bee

sounds wonderful. Im glad you’re feeling better!

 
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chibride (message)  112 posts, Blushing bee

Congrats on the new job. Everyone needs a break, glad you took advantage of the opportunity.

 

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Mrs. Pinot Noir, New York/Napa Valley Age and Occupation: 24, Health Educator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Market Researcher Engagement Date: November 10, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 25, 2008 Venue: Auberge du Soleil About Me: I am a Minnesota raised, NYC transplant planning a destination wedding in Napa. I'm balancing my love for the environment and my hubby-to-be's love for tradition to create our "green wedding in disguise." Our wedding will include local food and wine, antique touches and lots of love and laughter. When wedding planning isn't taking up my free time (and money) I love to read, cook, workout, watch baseball and travel! Follow along in my adventure as I attempt to plan an eco-friendly and socially responsible wedding (with eco-oblivious Mr. Pinot Noir).

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