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Yes, that title is Katy Perry reference, but I had to find something to accurately describe my excitement. Actually, I can’t even find words for my excitement.
You see, I got some big news today hive, big.
To understand this though, I have to give some back story.
See, Daddy G, who is awesome on all accounts, has a very unique job for a living. How unique you ask? Well, it’s a little something like this:
That is correct! Daddy G does fireworks for his living. That’s what he does, that’s his job; he’s kind of a rock star. He works for a super rad company called Melrose Pyrotechnics. I know, a lot of folks don’t know there are such things as fireworks companies, but there really are.
For all you other Chicago locals out there, I’m sure you’ve seen Daddy G’s stuff around. Navy Pier, Taste of Chicago, the White Sox, the Chicago Bears, Millennium Park? Yup, that is Daddy G. For serious. I know, it’s super cool and I’ve spent my whole life watching cool and hip fireworks. It’s pretty awesome. Here, take a look yourself:
I’m pretty sure you might know where I’m going with this…
My dad gave me the surprise of a life time when he just told me that I’d be having fireworks at our wedding reception.
…Wait. What?!
I stopped, confused and excited. After freaking out with excitement, I asked Daddy G, “What?!” about a million times. He then went on to tell me that he contracted our reception venue two days ago to get the okay. I then called Mr. G with the big news and he is just as excited as I am… and then I called bridesmaid Marie too, because I’m pretty sure I have to tell everyone I know.
I guess Daddy G planned on waiting until the last minute to tell me, but Mama Giraffe told him that he should tell me now so I could get excited and tell all my friends so that they could get excited too.
Word, Mama Giraffe, word.
Anybody else have a super awesome wedding-related surprise?
That is TOO cool! Your reception will be amazing, congrats!
(And I’ve probably seen his work on Navy Pier - exciting!)
i’m sorry - when i read the title, i couldn’t help thinking of that song from a long time ago… ‘boom boom boom, i want you in my room.’ bahahaha.
but this is awesome! 
yay for surprises.
On a scale of 1 to 10, my jealousy is at least a 52. I am so excited for you and can’t wait to see the pictures!
Ooooh, you’re dad really is a rockstar! I’ve seen the Navy Pier fireworks and their amazing :). It’s so cool you’ll have them at the reception.
Okay that is pretty darn cool that your Dad is in Pyrotechnics. Who am I kidding, pretty cool? It is freaking awesome!
We were planning on having fireworks at our after party (out on the lake for safety) but nothing as fancy as it being coordinated by a true professional. We were just going to set ours off ourselves from the dock.
Um, that’s an awesome surprise. And seriously, how do you get a job in making amazing fireworks shows? What do you go to school for for that? I clearly chose the wrong career path.
Wow!! That’s awesome for you and for your guests!! What a cool dad and cool reception.
We’re having regular old amateur fireworks at my wedding, and my mom is over the moon about it. (I suggested it when the reception was still in her yard. When it moved in town, she was still “and we’re having fireworks after.” “I don’t know if K and I will want to be up that long…” “I don’t care if YOU come. We’re having fireworks!”)
That’s pretty much the coolest thing ever. My fiance & I have talked about setting our date on the 4th of July just so we could have fireworks! It’s going to be a BLAST! (haha, get it?)
My FI is totally jealous! He loves fireworks! We currently have about $300 of fireworks sitting on our dining room table waiting for 4th of July!
Are you kidding????!!! Oh my GOSH that is AWESOME!!!!! oooohhhh, I so wanna see that/
I am super jealous. How awesome, I cant wait to see the pics
I want fireworks so, so,so,so bad! I hope I get them. I’m super jealous! Your dad is awesome!
No surprises as good as yours! yay for fireworks!!
SO JEALOUS! I would LOVE fireworks at my wedding, the 4th of July is my favorite holiday and when we got engaged. Lucky girl!
Both myself and my FI work for a firework company at weekends/holidays, so I’m pretty insistent about having them! Hopefully, this’ll mean that a few of our firer mates will do them and be part of our day
Don’t know about surprises though - our day is still 18 months away! We did work on a surprise wedding firework display last year, including a surprise performance by Chesney Hawkes (US readers may need to google him!). It was pretty fun
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Mrs. Giraffe, Chicago Age and Occupation: 23, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Music Student Teacher Engagement Date: October 23, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church & Idlewild Country Club About Me: Coming from the suburbs of the Windy City, you'll often find me with my foot in my mouth while laughing for no reason or telling bad knock knock jokes. I've been crafty for as long as I can remember, and will DIY something twice over before I have someone do it for me. I'm a semi-awkward, typeface obsessed, design junkie and have been know to break out my dance moves for no reason as well as try my best to be ridiculous at all times. My love of pop culture, wordplay, and graph paper almost rivals my love of Mr. Giraffe (who is just the bee's knees). After a 2.5 year engagement, we're planning a modern-in-disguise traditional wedding, and cannot wait!
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