Comments on A Practical Wedding: Michelle and Josh's Day Of Community And Love

"I was really good at having the occasional 'let's...

2009-11-18T05:24:25.195-08:00

"I was really good at having the occasional 'let's just elope' freakout, but thankfully Josh was even better at the 'at the end of this, you will be my wife' speech." Ahhhhh, yes - this is our life at the moment and I sincerely hope that I feel the way she does when I write my reflections on our wedding day in a few weeks!

"I was really good at having the occasional "let's...

2009-11-17T11:27:22.585-08:00

"I was really good at having the occasional "let's just elope" freakout, but thankfully Josh was even better at the "at the end of this, you will be my wife" speech."

oh.my.god. this is the most true thing i've ever read. DIYing everything, due dates, family drama... i'd like to say that i cried less than i did, but just the mere thought of having to go back to joann fabric makes my heart race! if my husband hadn't been there in the same way hers was, i'd be toast! being engaged is exciting but stressful. being married is AMAZING!

Um, ok. Kind of want to serve cake {just} so I can...

2009-11-13T17:27:29.552-08:00

Um, ok. Kind of want to serve cake {just} so I can wear an amazing apron. Really, really might be worth it. :)

SO GOOD. Love that they served the cake. And that ...

2009-11-12T21:30:12.208-08:00

SO GOOD. Love that they served the cake. And that apron - killer cute! I had to steal a quote for my blog - put a link back here though!

This was so interesting and good to read. Thank yo...

2009-11-12T19:41:09.699-08:00

This was so interesting and good to read. Thank you so much.

Thanks for posting this. Its so great to see such ...

2009-11-12T16:09:01.752-08:00

Thanks for posting this. Its so great to see such joy in those photos after all they have been through. And a good reminder of what is really important and a great example that no matter what happens in the lead up when you are surrounded by love one and marrying your chosen partner it will be an amazing day, and really I needed to be of that reminded today. and I love the cake idea, if I was having a cake I would be doing that.

I LOVE the cake receiving line idea! I was dreadi...

2009-11-12T12:36:51.920-08:00

I LOVE the cake receiving line idea! I was dreading a receiving line because of the number of guests we're having. But I was also worried about having the time to do the table visits... Sooo... I think the cake receiving line will be perfect for us to do! Also, because I'm making my own cake and not having caterers... I was wondering who I would get to cut it. I used to work for a caterer... so I already have wedding cake cutting experience! Perfect!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

"They changed into them right before the wedding, ...

2009-11-12T10:52:10.505-08:00

"They changed into them right before the wedding, you should've seen the look on his mom's face."

This is great. I might have to use this tactic for a few things myself with our more conservative family members.

Serving cake to your guests is pretty awesome too. Such a great variation on the receiving line.

Hi verymarried! Michelle here. We enlisted a lit...

2009-11-12T08:36:48.177-08:00

Hi verymarried! Michelle here. We enlisted a little bit of help with our cake -- the staff at the Metropolitan Centre cut it for us (I was too nervous that I'd destroy it!) and then people came up to the table where we were handing it out. It probably took about 25 minutes total, with 100ish guests.
The only small hitch was that the tiers were different flavors, so a few people had to wait for their favorite. (The photo of all the little girls was taken as the chocolate was fiiiinally being served)
I'm so happy that I get to share all of this with you! Isn't Meg great?

I love the idea of serving the cake yourself--a su...

2009-11-12T08:30:19.347-08:00

I love the idea of serving the cake yourself--a surefire way to see everyone! Plus, great excuse to wear that ridiculously cute apron.

This is what I want. :) Thank you for the awesom...

2009-11-12T07:55:44.044-08:00

This is what I want. :) Thank you for the awesome post.

I want to see a picture of those yellow heels from...

2009-11-12T06:52:27.771-08:00

I want to see a picture of those yellow heels from target!!!

Such a beautiful, sweet wedding.

@very married People who have done it before (and ...

2009-11-12T06:30:06.618-08:00

@very married
People who have done it before (and it's such a lovely thing to do) have said *yes* it takes a while. But most people have done it as a way of welcoming, and also being of service. So it's your reciving line and then some. Worth the wait.

Oh my goodness, so sweet and inspiring. I definit...

2009-11-12T06:26:06.934-08:00

Oh my goodness, so sweet and inspiring. I definitely had a "why on earth are we having a WEDDING?!" moment last night. My betrothed held his arms open for me to crawl in his lap, kissed me on the top of the head, and said "it will be worth it and I love you." Oh, right. *ahhhhh*

grin

2009-11-12T05:33:39.993-08:00

*grin*

when she served the cake herself, did it take a lo...

2009-11-12T05:16:44.589-08:00

when she served the cake herself, did it take a long time?

I love these posts so much.

2009-11-12T04:58:48.365-08:00

I love these posts so much.