And I don't just mean today, but ALL FREAKIN' DAY. It rained during my drive to Rensselaer, where I spent two hours receiving a heavenly French manicure and trampy-red polish on my toes. It rained when Luke and I went to the hall to set up, only to find there were too many chairs at the head table, no centerpieces, no dishware--in short, a whole lotta nothin' going on. Did my best to not freak out, but the tears, they weren't above punching the shit out of my eyelids.
It rained at the rehearsal. And I don't mean an "oh, isn't that adorable" little sprinkle. I mean RAIN, with umbrellas and chattered teeth and frizzified hair--the whole nine yards. We decided that if it rains like this tomorrow, we won't do a procession to the gazebo but instead just gather inside and take it from there. The rain is also forcing us to kabosh our plan for live music and surrender to the glory of the disc player, which saves us from damaging the church's keyboard and also electrocuting our musician, who was kind enough to run to the store between the rehearsal and dinner to purchase CDs we could play before and after the ceremony.
When I woke up this morning and saw the rain, I was all, Well, fuck. Say good-bye to dry clothes, in-tact updos, and those sexy stilettos I wanted to wear down the aisle. Tonight, though, I'm almost glad, because now we don't have to wonder when the first ball will drop; it already has. And even if there are ten million more, we'll still be married, and our loved ones will still be with us, and in the end, that's what's important.
Well, that and the open bar. Mentally, I've already downed my first daquiri.
I'm so sorry about the rain. And the cold. I saw the weather this evening and sighed a loud "dammmmmit" for you.
Can't wait to share your big day with you tomorrow.
Love you.
Posted by: Lost a Sock | May 12, 2006 at 01:08 AM
When I first read this I was like "Oh, rain...no big deal! Then I remembered that not everyone lives in Seattle and maybe rain IS A BIG DEAL to some people.
Especially on their wedding day.
Here's to a dry May 12th.
(and I am SO FOR the red toe nail polish.)
Can't wait for the pictures tomorrow!
Posted by: Isabel | May 12, 2006 at 01:38 AM
Ohmygosh its the big day!!! I just got into work and the FIRST thing I did was check in here. I'm sorry about the rain and I have all faith that the skies will spare you the downpours today. (I also immediately went to weather.com to check your weather out there because 1) I really do care and 2) gosh I'm a dork!) ANYWAY...yay yay yay yippee yippee hooray hooray its your wedding day!! All the best for you, Bree, and Luke, too (duh)!!!
Posted by: Lauren | May 12, 2006 at 10:31 AM
Today is the day! All your planning and dreaming will come to fruition! The rain means good luck for the Irish, that's one nationality I think your not, but maybe Luke is! I think it's good luck and prosperity for all!
See you at the wedding!
Love Auntie Di
Posted by: Anonymous | May 12, 2006 at 11:50 AM
Thanks for shairng the pictures!
Posted by: butterflygirl | May 12, 2006 at 12:28 PM
You'll probably get this too late, but . . . rain on your wedding day is a sign of a long, prosperous marriage (and the only thing truly ironic in that song).
My prayers and thoughts are with you!
Posted by: Lisa | May 12, 2006 at 01:28 PM
Bree, if you read my blog, you will know where I'm coming from when I say, "Damn you Jerry Taft!"
Best wishes, stay dry and CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Jenabeeb | May 12, 2006 at 03:37 PM
The rain did not ruin a thing. ;) Everything was PERFECT!! ;)
Don't you love how Geo fell asleep using my foot as a head rest? ;)
Posted by: Sambo V. | May 13, 2006 at 10:05 PM