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I love it when a plan comes together
Emily’s wedding Saturday was lovely and seemed to come off without a hitch. I know many of you out there think I roast and eat small children while planning the annihilation of the earth via my little ol’ blog. But the truth is that I can be as much of a sap as the rest of you, if not more.
I pretty much wept solidly through Em’s ceremony. At least I know I was in good company, David and Em had a hard time keeping it together, too. Dayspring Baptist is simply a serene setting to get married in (though I was dismayed to hear that the gorgeous flower arrangements were trashed, rather than leave them up for Sunday service).
The Palladium was also perfect for the reception and I continued to weep there, like when Em sang “Soldier Boy” to David (for those who don’t know, they fell in love via emails, calls and cookie care packages while he was deployed in Afghanistan).
It’s true that I always cry at weddings, but I think I really felt the gravity of this one, watching the months of planning come off in this perfect celebration of their union. I can’t believe I’ve only known Em a year! I keep thinking back to when David was close to proposing and Em kept wondering when he would do it and how. I think she told me that he nixed the idea of proposing on the suspension bridge, worried he would fumble her stunning ring and launch it into the river.
Where do you think would be the ideal spot for a proposal in or around Waco? I know it’s cheesy, but it seems like Lover’s Leap would be perfect.
Comments
By C.F.M.
July 7, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
David and Em had a hard time keeping it together, too,, probably because they found out gas went up another 2-3 cents, and they saw their property tax bill, ykkk, lololol I am sorry, I just couldn’t resist,,, see, I too make inane comments….I do wish them the best of life, love and hold each other, and most important, respect for each other…
By Soulja Boy?
July 7, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Wendy:
Was that Soldier Boy or Soulja Boy? If she sang Soulja Boy, Em is my new hero.
A fan
By KDF
July 7, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
For David and Em: Sounds like a beautiful wedding. Congradulations to the both of you!!! May the Good Lord bless you always, through thick and thin. Always remember the words you vowed to each other. There are days we all need to remember our promises. Godspeed and laughter!!! <><
By Katy
July 7, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
Only Em would have Waco’s finest police officers show up at her wedding reception just in time for cake. I think she did our profession proud.
Hey, nice to meet you finally! If you’re ever in D-town, call me and we’ll get some drinks!
By Mike C
July 7, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
The first place I thought of was Lovers Leap as well. Or Kane park on a cool and breezy starlit night. Anyplace at all is fine as long as you are with the one you love.
By michael
July 8, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this
How about the psych ward? The next time I even get an inkling that I might propose I’m going to find a woman who doesn’t like me and buy her a house. I’d much rather live in sin. So where do you think might be a good place to propose living in sin? Two Minnies?
By wendy
July 8, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
You joke, but I fully respect a proposal to live in sin. But the only place to do that properly would be IKEA.
By poopsandwich
July 8, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
I am with you Wendy. I am a sap when it comes to babies and weddings.
I am a large man, and I have scared small children before without saying a word. I seem to be one of those guys that people are afraid to speak to. Most of those people have never even seen me beat a guy to a bloody pulp. (sorry, I have done THAT)
But truth is, I am a very tender hearted person. I get all teary-eyed when I see the bride come walking down that aisle. A life full of expectation, vulnerability and hope. Its usually as pure a moment emotionally as you can find. And I love it.
Best wishes and God’s blessings to Em and David.
By Em
July 8, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
Hey Wendy!!
Found one of the few wifi spots during the honeymoon and just wanted to say thanks for the sweet, sweet post! So glad you were there!! I love the picture, by the way. I’ll definitely hit you up for copies.
David proposed at what we feel like was a pretty perfect spot — the Heritage Square fountain all lit up at night. It was especially wonderful on Friday, when we went to watch fireworks with the family the night before the wedding and ended up where this all began!
love you, but probably won’t be commenting again till after the ‘moon!
Em (Kaye)
By KDF
July 8, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
If I look up the word sin, Wendy, it does not look too favorable. Think I’ll stick with marriage at this point in my life. <><
By Fred
July 9, 2008 6:50 AM | Link to this
Weddings? It’s merely a chick-flick before a LIVE audience. The Bard sumed it up pretty well: “….vanity, thy name is woman”.
By Chief Big Sun
July 9, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
So was he all lit up at night at the fountain? I think I know that guy!!!
As we Indians say, “Ug. Happy Honeymoon.”
By Hef
July 10, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
You never know, KDF…you might enjoy a little sin once in a while. And sticking with marriage doesn’t preclude somebody from sinning in a BIG way. Just look at Darlene Gentry. Fine young church-going lady who sinned using a .22 revolver. And she was married until she squeezed that second shot off.
I’m no expert on how to get to heaven or hell, but it seems to me that there might be different degrees of sin.
With all the atrocities going on in the world and around the block, I’m guessing God doesn’t much give a crap who you’re sharing your house with as long as you’re not pumping lead slugs through their craniums or doing other dastardly things.