Teaser 3: Temple Emergence
November 5th, 2008 @ 2:57 pm by Mrs. Avocado
We invited everyone invited to the dinner later that evening to join us as we emerged from the temple as husband and wife. For an LDS temple wedding, a small number of people are present to witness the sealing. All of those who witness the sealing leave the building before the bride and groom and the entire crowd waits outside for the new couple to emerge.
Most of the time the couple comes out, maybe raises their arms in triumph and then stands around awkwardly for a few moments before they figure out they are supposed to start hugging people. That wasn’t the case for us, as upon emerging we were greeted by Suavacado’s grinning parents walking towards us, looking, shall I say, a little bit mischievous.
Then, the coins came pouring out on our heads.
Teaser 2: Into the Woods
November 4th, 2008 @ 3:37 pm by Mrs. Avocado
When visiting Poland with Mamacado this past May, FILcado took us to see a Polish castle. As a girl who referred to herself as a princess growing up (yes, even in high school) I was beside myself. I reached the point of critical mass when a bride and groom walked up right behind us, plunked themselves down, and started taking portraits.
What really got my creative juices flowing were the vintage suitcases they were hauling around and incorporating into their portraits. A photo prop that can be converted into instant seating is the best kind of photo prop. It fit perfectly into our non-themed vintagey/travelesque/button wedding.
I also love that they asked the medieval festival participants to pose in their pictures with them!
The Secret Life of Bees: The Avocado Edition
November 4th, 2008 @ 11:01 am by Mrs. Avocado
First there was Popples. Then it was Jenna Nichole. There were many others, some forgotten, some lost, some remembered. Puckers kept me company in high school and through part of college. Green Bear did the job before the wedding.
Yes, it’s true.
Read more…
Let the Teasing Begin
November 3rd, 2008 @ 2:34 pm by Mrs. Avocado
My photographer has been devoting entire posts to our wedding day photos. Not just the “Here are 40 photos and I am done now,” kind of posts most brides get, but the “I’m breaking this wedding up into several sections and blogging about the event as a story.” In fact, if I was really lazy, I could just point you to her blog and not do any recaps at all! Except I have been waiting to do my recaps since I was accepted as a Bee. I LOVE recaps and I can’t wait to get my CD back so I can get started on mine.
Why would she devote so much time to our pictures? To quote her:
Mrs. Avocado was my very first ever roommate at BYU (and makes the top 3 list of favorites, out of 32!), so she gets special treatment.
Avocado Time Capsule
October 31st, 2008 @ 2:21 pm by Mrs. Avocado
Let’s journey back 7 years and take a look inside the mind of 16 year old Miss Avo. A girl who loves to sing and dance, who has already become slightly wedding obsessed. We won’t be using a time machine for this journey, instead we’ll be using a time capsule!
I’ve mentioned before how important temple marriage is in the LDS faith, and as teenage girl I participated in many youth group activities learning about temple marriage. The best activity I attended involved filling up canning jars with wedding themed items, and sealing them ourselves using a canning trailer. I was so excited to move home after getting engaged, break out the can opener, and see what had been waiting inside for 7 years.
Making it Right
October 30th, 2008 @ 3:27 pm by Mrs. Avocado
Most of the decisions we have to make while planning weddings can be passed off as rather trivial in comparison with things like the economy, political matters, and the many other issues we see on the news and hear about on the radio every day. However, there are a few times when a bride, groom, or a couple may be faced with a choice that will have lasting effects beyond their wedding day. It may be a situation that will strengthen or damage an intimate relationship, or it may be a financial decision that limit freedoms in the future. My dilemma had to do with my dress and my integrity.
Here is Evelyn getting all bustled up. Oh Evelyn, I’m so sorry I trashed you on the big day!
The Bedding Down Fulfilled
October 29th, 2008 @ 4:11 pm by Mrs. Avocado
Note: You will not be shaking with laughter while reading this post (as I am during the composing of it) unless you have read this post first.
Are you back from reading that first post? Do you have any idea where all of our wedding party could be headed in this elevator they are all crammed into?
Relaximooning: Part 2
October 28th, 2008 @ 3:47 pm by Mrs. Avocado
Maybe you thought that after spending the day at the aquarium we would want to participate in some “mature” activities like a couples massage or visiting a fancy museum.
Nawwwwww. We went to the Pacific Science Center where I learned cool facts while emptying my bladder.
The Avo BeeSuit
October 24th, 2008 @ 5:18 pm by Mrs. Avocado
I’m playing on the internet today while wearing the white sweat suit I wore the morning of my wedding. What makes this sweat suit so special? Why, it’s my BeeSuit!
Relaximooning: Part 1
October 23rd, 2008 @ 6:00 pm by Mrs. Avocado
I deemed our honeymoon a “relaximoon” and it turns out I really could not have dreamed up a better phrase to describe the week after the wedding. Some might even call it a mini-moon since we were staying in the same state that I grew up in, and in the hotel we had our reception at, but there was nothing mini about our trip. It was wonderful and grand and had both of us lamenting Saturday’s dreaded approach since it meant the end of the ‘mooning.
How could we not love the hotel after they left us strawberries and sparkling cider? Mormons don’t drink out of fancy stemmed glasses very often and so I felt very elegant sitting in bed together drinking out of white wine glasses.
Mrs. Avocado, Seattle
Age and Occupation: 23, Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Consultant
Engagement Date: July 27, 2008
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: June 30, 2008
Venue: LDS Seattle Temple & Hotel 1000
About Me: Somehow this little farm girl found herself a genuine Pole to fall in love and eventually move away to Poland with. I am an LDS bride attempting to plan a private religious ceremony, ring ceremony, seated reception for 100, and an open house while coordinating for guests flying in from across the United States and as far away as Poland. I try to avoid fads, excess waste, and saturated fat. I strongly endorse photography, DDR, calorie counting, rss feeds, cooking, and utilizing your resources.
