This past weekend Drew's cousin got married. A few weeks ago I offered to help with the odds and ends on the day of (kind of like a day-of coordinator). I was hoping that I could give the bride some peace of mind and help things move smoothly on her big day. (I figured I know how to help since I have been married and have been in quite a few weddings so I know what things need to get done). So on Thursday night when we were at the rehearsal I introduced myself to the church coordinator and told her I would be helping out and asked if there was anything I could do. Her response was "Oh your the wedding coordinator, great! Just follow me around and I'll tell you what you have to do." I tried to explain that I was just a friend helping out, but for some reason from then on I was dubbed as the wedding coordinator. It was quite funny actually. Some of the bride's family and friends really thought I was a wedding coordinator! (People were asking me if it was my job, and asking whether or not I was available for hire). Although it was a very busy day, I had lots of fun being part of the action!
The beautiful bride
Mr. and Mrs.
Saturday was a day of recovery - we lounged around at the newlywed's house and ate leftover wedding cake before heading to my parents house that night.
Sunday morning Drew and I woke up early for another big event - Olivia's Baptism! (Olivia is one of my best friend's -since elementary school- baby girl.) I don't think I've mentioned it yet, but I was asked (and am honored) to be one of Olivia's sponsors/Godmother.
Olivia - wearing the same dress her Mommy was baptised in!
Afterwards we went to Olivia's Grandparent's for a lovely luncheon and enjoyed the Crystal Lake Independance Day parade.
Livie and I at the Parade
Unfortunately I didn't get much sleep this weekend and am totally and completely exhausted. So I'll be trying to get to bed early this week!
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Hi Marissa, I just saw your notice for residents' wives. My husband just started his residency and I was surfing around looking for the same thing--a group of women or spouses who can relate to this new and challenging lifestyle. Another coincidence: I was just "helping out" for a friend's wedding and got dubbed the coordinator, too! I ended up having to do all this stuff during the reception (when I was supposed to be enjoying myself and celebrating my friend's wedding) that "the help" would be asked to do. Bottom line: every wedding needs someone in charge, and if no one has been appointed, some one will end up with the role by default.
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