Day 37: Thank You Bridesmaids(man)

In some weddings, bridesmaids' primary function is to wear matching dresses and look pretty.  Yes, they organize bridal showers and bachelorette parties, but these seem to fall mainly on the shoulders of the Maid of Honor, and the rest just complain about dresses (hopefully in private) and then show up.

My wedding, however, is not one of those weddings.  Every few weeks, I sent them detailed emails, with pictures, about projects I am working on and if they can promise to help in those critical last week to help me pull all of the workstreams (sorry!) together.  Every single item you'll see at the wedding was personally coordinated by Chris or myself, and so it's become very clear to us at an early stage that we cannot go it alone.  Thankfully, I have three consultants, two physicians, and one teacher in my bridal party, so I have no doubt that they can pull off however many workstreams and projects I throw at them.   Right, guys? :) 

So I thank you, Bridesmaids (and Bridesman David!), for being generous with your pledge to help, and for being okay with the fact that I did not designate a dress for you.  I didn't want a matchy promy bridal party, and I personally relish the freedom of choosing my own dress, but I quickly realized that some are happier going with a pre-made decision. :)  So thanks for being good sports and obliging me.

Also a note about bachelorette parties...I know they are a pain, that they take massive amounts of time out of your busy schedules, and these types of events are fundamentally a self-absorbed, selfish affairs.  But it's also a chance for me to share the last days of my singlehood with the most important people in my life who shared that stage with me, and it's a ritual that I will cherish for the rest of my life.  So thank you for joining me in that.

 Also, sorry for getting such high heels for the ceremony--they are higher than they look in the picture!  :( I'll get you guys flip flops.

Last, I hope that 20 years from now, we are still getting together and laughing over our absurd youthful days.