Weddingbee Blog

So, this is it. Here we are, sixteen months later, and it’s finally go-time. Yesterday was pure insanity as the torrential rains rolled through town and the power went out at our little bridal lunch. Let me tell you, that was fun. No worries, a bit of pinot and some renegade sunshine arrived in the late afternoon and we were able to rehearse outside! Here’s hoping today follows suit!

There are so many things from yesterday that I want to share with y’all, from my groom-to-be eating a cheeseburger at the “altar” while we practiced our vows, to the monsoon that hit SA, to the lovely (and incredibly overwhelming) rehearsal dinner including a very special guest, but for now I have to get ready to get married, so I’ll leave you with this…

I have drafted this post a million times already in my head as I fantasized about today in the months and weeks that have led up to it. I have so many emotions coursing through me, and so many words that need to be shared. I doubt any of them will come out right, so please forgive me…

To my family – you are my foundation. Thank you for the many sacrifices you have all made for me, for this day, and all the days of my life leading up to it. You have no idea how incredibly important each and every one of you is to me. Today is not just for me. Today is for all of us as our family grows bigger and stronger. I pray that one day I may provide such strength to you. I love you all.

To my friends (virtual and otherwise) – you are the reason I made it here alive and in one piece. For that reason alone I (and Mr. L) thank you from the bottom of my heart. The encouragement, motivation and constant support in the face of wedding induced hysteria have been limitless. I NEVER would have been able to deal with the debacle that was my wedding gown had it not been for your advice, humor, and threats on my behalf. Y’all rock. Holla.

To my fellow bees – Thank You. Sharing the planning process with y’all in this medium has been so incredibly rewarding. I am eternally grateful for each and every one of you and the inspiration and the kindness that flows from each of you fantastic ladies (for without it there would be photo upload cards, no cake flags, and definitely no personalized drink umbrellas). I wasn’t ‘cool’ enough to be in a sorority when I was in college, but being a bee has more than made up for that little deficit in spades. I am honored and humbled to be in your ranks.

And last, but certainly not least, to my best friend, my (very!!) soon-to-be husband (G-d, I LOVE that word) – I truly am the luckiest person in the world. You often tell me that your one goal is to make me happy. Consider it a success. From day one, it’s always been you and it always will be. I waited ten years for you and would have been honored to wait ten more. Thanks for taking it easy on me. As I type this, my words feel so insignificant, so trivial, and pale in comparison to how I feel. Lucky for me, it’s actions that you prefer anyway. For the record, I’d show up with or without the posh country club, award winning entertainment, and sparkly bling. All I need is you.

xoxo