Today was another big day, a day that began with fewer than five hours of sleep but ended pretty well. There were account withdrawals, oil changes, trips to the Salvation Army, and the printing of many, many Mapquest directions. Right now we're in Merrillville, printing out place cards and filling out our marriage certificate. Tomorrow I'll go to Rensselaer for a top-rate manicure and pedicure (forty-five minutes away, yes, but you're talking to a woman who travels three hours for a decent hair cut, so who's really surprised?), and then it's off to the hall. The rehearsal starts at 4:30, rain or shine. After dinner, I'll head to Chicago with my parents and siblings, who'll take me back to the park on Friday.
One of our first errands when we got into town was to grab Luke's tux, which meant there was a lot of waiting around while he dealt with too-short shirt sleeves and other related issues. When he walked out of the dressing room, though, fully clad in the clothing that'll bind him to me for eternity, I felt a little preview of the emotion I imagine he'll get when he catches his first glimpse of me down the aisle. He looked so handsome, and for the first time, I couldn't wait to take his name.
I wish there were more earth-shattering revelations to share with you all. Would a picture of tomorrow's pedicure help? Cuz my toes are gonna look FABulous. Also, on a scale of one to ten, how wrong is it for a bride to sport red polish?
I say red polish is classic, not wrong. Go for it.
Also, EEEEK. Congratulations, and have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Dawnie | May 11, 2006 at 03:23 AM
One of the most demeaning moments of my life (at least as far as my appearance goes) was during a fitting for a tux for my cousin's wedding.
Upon measuring me, the lady responded with considerable exaspiration "Well, I KNOW that this will all have to be a special order. I hope they even have this size."
Wonderful. Customer service at its finest.
There shall be no justice until fat man discrimination ends.
Posted by: Will Shannon | May 11, 2006 at 11:07 AM
Oh please. Red polish is practically a necessity. You could be as evil as I was and have you future mother-in-law convinced, up until the day of the wedding when she actually SEES you in your gown, that you are planning on wearing a red wedding dress...
Remember, enjoy EVERY SECOND! Congratulations sweetie! I can't believe its already here!!!
Posted by: PaintingChef | May 11, 2006 at 11:09 AM
I wore red polish on my toes on my wedding day, so I say go for it!
The immortal Jackie O was big on red toenails. I say, if she did it, you can certainly do it too.
Have a fabulous time!!!!! I'll be thinking about you!
Posted by: bdogg_mcgee | May 11, 2006 at 11:19 AM
You ROCK that red polish, girl.
Posted by: Fraulein N | May 11, 2006 at 02:39 PM
Gotta have the red toes! Can't wait to see them.
Posted by: butterflygirl | May 11, 2006 at 05:12 PM
You both looked GORGEOUS! ;)
Posted by: Sambo V. | May 13, 2006 at 10:07 PM
You know in China the bride actually wears red...as it's an auspicious colour :D
Posted by: verniciousknids | May 16, 2006 at 01:57 PM