Our Mini Moon

We get married on a Friday. That following Sunday, Jeremy and I will be boogying up North for 4, highly anticipated nights, at Couple Resort. This resort was actually referred to us by my mothers co-worker after I told my mother Jeremy and I were just looking for a cabin in the woods.



Some have asked why we aren't going away for a full blown honeymoon. I have 3 reasons:

1 - $$$. We just spent $x on the wedding, now we're expecting for fork out $4 - $10K+ for a week or 2 away? On top of the wedding? no thanks.

2 - hot resorts. I've been away to South American resorts 4 times in the last 7 years. Each time I've gotten sick from either the sun/food/dirty pool water. Again .. no thanks.

3 - exhaustion. If I go away, I want to go AWAY. Europe, Asia, where ever. And when I go away, I want to be full of energy to take it all in. Waking up at crazy hours to make that impossible train to the next adventure. After planning our wedding in 9 months, I imagine I will want to do a whole lot of nothing. So that's what we're doing. Nothing. And I CAN'T WAIT!!



So Jeremy and I agreed, that for our 1 year anniversary, we're going away away. What excites me about this, is that after the wedding, I will have something else to plan that I can look forward too.

Ireland?


Greece?


Portugal?


Endless opportunities. I can't wait to plan that!

But first, 100 days until my mini moon!!

100 days until ...

.. the San Francisco Green Festival kicks off



... Rodney Carrington performs at the Chicago Theatre



... Toronto's new AGO opens!



... I become a ROCKSTAR BRIDE!!! Woo hoo!!



.. 100 more days of this blog

the coolest ring bearer EVER!!

Why is Kalen our Ring Bearer? Besides being my nephew, there are many other reasons:

1 - He is WAY cute and loves the camera.



2 - Sports a mean mohawk.



3 - He doesn't let a little water scare him away.





He actually LOVES the water.



4 - He's a music GENIOUS.



5 - He loves his uncle. Scary mask and all.



6 - He practices his rockstar pose.



Kalen makes me laugh. He can't stay still which means he's the perfect Rockstar Ring Bearer. I have no idea what he'll do the day of, but whatever it is, it will be perfect.

101 Days until Kalen struts his stuff!!

Rockstar weekend for this Rockstarbride

This weekend was by far one of my most favourite and overwhelming weekends to date. On Saturday, Anne and Mike hosted an engagement party at their country home in Stirling. A mere 100+ friends and family stopped by. There was tons of laughs, food, RAIN and all the other elements that made for a perfect day.

Here are a couple of pictures. The clouds. Oh the haunting clouds.



The sign Mike made for us. Sadly, it spent most of the time in the garage to avoid being ruined (and in turn ruining the freshly painted garage).



My Martha Stewart-like flowers decorations.



The downpour. Really was awesome. Forced everyone into the garage to mingle. Really, as much as it would have been great to have a clear sky, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.





Here's Jeremy amd Kalen after his 2nd escape into the rain.



To finish the night, the Dad and the Lads featuring Jim and Max boys played some Irish tunes to the crowd



The next day was my shower. This was hosted by Jillian (my bridesmaid) with help from my hometown friends Mandi and Megan. They went all out to throw me a rockstar shower. They even had a rider!! haha. Many of Jeremy's aunts and cousins rented a room in town so they can attend this. He has a tremendous family.

This cake was made by Mandi. She told me that once she left the e-bbq, she was up until 130am finishing it.



Of course, the traditional hat. At this time, the boy was calling. Stupid boys!! I have to say, this was the coolest hat I've ever seen made. Seriously. My friend Melissa has mad skills. Notice the birdcage veil?? Hellz ya!! I don't think she even knows I have one :)



The hat was so great both Grandma Foran and Jeremy wanted to try it on





Me and my friends



As I started this post, I mentioned this was by far one of my most favourite weekends. To see how many of our friends and family came out despite the crappy weather was shocking. We are way too lucky.

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