Note: I wrote the following on and off to celebrate our parents finally meeting one another over the weekend, but alas, it was not to be. Last minute changes prevented Chris' parents from making the trip down to VA.
My parents, however, did enjoy a fast-paced, wedding task-filled, cold and windy four days in DC. I thank them both from the bottom of my heart, and also want to take the time to acknowledge how seriously wonderful both sets of our parents have been through this process.
I'd been hearing so many nightmare stories about mothers who want to project their unfulfilled wedding wishes upon their daughters; controlling mother in law's who just have to invite so-and-so distant relatives that neither groom nor bride had ever met; out of control guest lists and budgets, et cetera.
Our parents' attitudes have consistently been, "Keep it sane, do what you want, but let us know when we can help you."
My mom is making me a veil because I thought it was silly to pay hundreds of dollars for a piece of tulle that's about two dollars a yard (no disrespect to the beautifully embroidered and decorated veils out there--they are beautiful indeed, just not a priority for me). Chris' mom is making me centerpieces out of frames that I absolutely adore. My dad is sawing wood (literally) to make me placecard holders, and Chris' dad has provided us with impeccably documented set of old family photos that we'll use not only for our wedding but cherish throughout our lives.
And it goes on. They have been so helpful, so supportive, and so generous and yet restrained with their suggestions that I can't believe our good luck.
Recent Comments