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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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Like the Fourth of July

February 23rd, 2011 @ 5:20 pm by Mrs. Giraffe

Yes, I’m continuing with my Katy Perry references. Don’t judge me. ;)

Hive, hive, hive, I’ve got some news for you all. You see, ever since I shared my big news that Daddy G (who works for Melrose Pyrotechnics) surprised me with the fact that we’ll be having fireworks at our reception, it’s all I can think about.

Picture fireworks right now. Did you do it yet? Amazing. Now picture them at a wedding reception. Double amazing, you say?

Well, that’s what I said too, and then I realized that my imagination couldn’t do it justice. I could let you enjoy all of those pretty images in your head, but instead I just have to show you what I’m looking forward to. No, the fireworks in these photos weren’t done by my dad, but they are amazing and I can only hope for something this epic on my big day.

Enough talking; on to the goods!

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What are you guys looking forward to on your big day?

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20 Responses to “Like the Fourth of July”

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sparks
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sparks (message)  649 posts, Busy bee

You are going to have some amazing pictures with your fireworks! Also, I like your Katie Perry references.

 
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AgentJD (message)  13 posts, Newbee

This is going to be so amazing! I’ve always wanted fireworks, and I think it is just great that your Dad is doing this for you! Enjoy it!

 
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Miss Waffle (message)  1,121 posts, Bumble bee

I am soooo excited for you and your fireworks and all the kick ass pictures to come!!!

 
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Miss Lox (message)  1,128 posts, Bumble bee

I’m still totally excites for your fireworks! Best wedding present EVAH! :)

 
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LittlestBirds (message)  2,605 posts, Sugar bee

Beautiful!

 
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mrs.ball2b (message)  126 posts, Blushing bee

Wow!!! That’s so awesome! Enjoy! I can’t wait to see the pics!

 
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MissKabers (message)  114 posts, Blushing bee

LOVE your Katy Perry references! My wife to be can’t stop singing every time this song comes on (hmmm, and even when its not) and her she loves to say “can’t you just see all the cute boys in ptown dancing to this” oh and also i am SO happy for you - though totally jealous - of your fireworks!!! since i was kid it was all i wanted at my wedding, i’m thinking its not gonna happen but hey, you never know!

 
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goodheart (message)  138 posts, Blushing bee

like someone said on your previous post, “on a scale of 1 to 10 i am a 52 on jealousy!”. it sounds so so so exciting. i LOVE fireworks too — what an awesome wedding present!

 
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Oh Giraffe, your excitement is bursting through your post! I love it! These are going to be a spectacular addition to your wedding festivities. :)

 
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Ms Cheetah (message)  1,188 posts, Bumble bee

My cousin had fireworks at her wedding and it was such a great surprise!
Can’t wait for the photos of yours!

 
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CapeBride917 (message)  94 posts, Worker bee

AMAZING! If we were having fireworks at our wedding that would be all I’d be able to talk about! I cannot wait to see your recap pics!

 
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Miss Brooch (message)  1,721 posts, Bumble bee

The pictures (wait, the moment) is going to be UH-MAZING!!!! Really happy for you :)

 
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Miss Biscuit (message)  624 posts, Busy bee

You have no idea how jealous I am about this. This is so freaking awesome! Seriously, you’re wedding is going to be like a movie! Ahhhhh soooo coooolllll!

 
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Miss Jaguar (message)  4,656 posts, Honey bee

Oh my gosh, they look SO AWESOME. You are so lucky - your pictures are going to be spectacular!

 
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Miss Orange

That is awesome news! My dad is in charge of the 4th of July fireworks show at my family’s lake house in Mich. and he also surprised us with fireworks at our reception. The pictures are amazing. We also looped our DJ in, and she had a special playlist that played during the fireworks to keep the mood going. It added a lot and after the show was done, everyone went right back to the dance floor!

 
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Mrs. Meerkat
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Mrs. Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

*gush* I would give anything to have fireworks at our at home reception. You are one lucky bride, G!

 
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Freeze Pops (message)  66 posts, Worker bee

Oh, Giraffe, It’s going to be beautiful!

One word of advice that just crossed my mind: Ask your photogs if they have experience shooting fireworks. I’m no pro, but it seems like something that would be tricky to shoot.

Even if they’ve never shot fireworks before, giving them a heads up that you’d love to have pictures like these might give them a chance to do a little research and figure out how to get the best pictures for you!

 
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Sunlavender (message)  553 posts, Busy bee

Love.

 
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Miss Oatmeal (message)  221 posts, Helper bee

I’m totally jealous with a capital J that you’re having fireworks at your wedding. I mean really, who, other than celebrities or Prince William, has fireworks at their wedding? I cannot wait to see pictures of this amazingness, G!

 
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Mrs. Husky (message)  1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

So jealous of you right now. For real.

 

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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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