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Ams, November 4, 2008 at 12:01 AM
So far I have e-mailed four chruches to find out if we can get married there. Only three have contacted me back and two said they could. The third asked what our home church was and since I gave the name of the church I used to attend before attending university, they encouraged me to 'connect' with my 'home' church. Unfortunately my 'home' church hasn't replied. I don't know...the administration is seriously lacking there. But anyway, we have two possible leads so far and one church in particular stated that they don't enforce any particular type of ceremony as long as it is conducted by an ordained pastor. That's fine with me. I'm just concerned that we'll have to deal with a church that tells us what "Christian" (read: Eurpean) traditions we will have to have in our wedding ceremony in order to be considered a Christian ceremony. Let's hope we won't have that bs come our way.
We also have two leads on banquet facilities. One place is booked for all the Saturdays in July so we may have to choose a Sunday. The other isn't free on July 18th but is free on July 25th. I'm hoping that I'll get to check those places out this weekend with Jack and we can make a decision soon. I really want to book a venue ASAP since there are quite a few number of people flying in for our wedding and the sooner we get the dates finalized, the easier it is for them to make arrangements. So please pray that everything will work out smoothly for us.
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Ams, October 28, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Why can't all church websites offer information so straight forward like this page for North Bramalea United Church? This breakdown is awesomeness. I am currently e-mailing churches to find out about their wedding info. Too bad they couldn't all tweak their website to be as effective as that one.
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Ams, October 28, 2008 at 1:51 PM
So after procrastinating, waiting for free time and waiting on others, Jack and I have finally set a date. We will be getting married on July 18, 2009. This date is subject to change if we cannot find a church for that date. I'm thinking that it would be easier to get a church on a Saturday now than a hall since it's pretty late in the game. Some halls book up over a year in advance. If we can't find a hall for that day then I'm thinking that we can get married on a Saturday and then book a hall for the Sunday after (usually Sundays are more free and cheaper than a Friday or Saturday). My mom isn't too thrilled about this idea but when shit happens you just have to work with it. The worst case scenerio is getting married and having our reception on a weekday. The highlight of that option is that usually only the people that really care about going will attend.
I'm going to go to a florist with a friend this Thursday to get a quote. I think I should just make an online to-do list on here.
To Do:
- contact churches
- contact halls & schedule viewing
- check out different florists & compare prices
- decide on whether to make invitations or buy them
- revise guestlist >_>;
- create a wedding registry
- start collecting mailing addresses
- settle the wedding party
- find a photographer & videographer
- look for wedding bands
- refrain from swearing
I like making a done list when I have a to-do list just so that I feel better knowing I have things done already.
Done:
- set a date
- finalize colour scheme
P.S. Happy 25th birthday Jack. Good times Saturday night!
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Ams, September 25, 2008 at 10:47 AM
I know this doesn't have to do with the wedding, but since so many people we know read this blog I wanted to let you know about something that has been on the minds of my family recently.
There have been many attacks recently against Christians in India and it is hitting really close to home. There have been attacks in my father's town, Mangalore, against various Christian groups. I have numerous family members living there, including my 80 year old grandmother whom I got to see this year after ten years. Attacks are conducted by a Hindu extremist group who target non-Hindus in India. Currently they are focusing on Christians because one group of Christians are attempting to help the poor, orphans, and widows who are struggling to live. Rather than targeting this one Christian group they are attacking many different Christian groups, including ones that have been in Mangalore for hundreds of years. There are many more attacks that have been carried out in surrounding areas, especially in the state of Orissa. These attacks are being taken out on everyone, including children, women, and even nuns. One priest was even attacked with a machete during a Sunday morning service. Churches have been set on fire, Christian homes have been vandalized, and Christians have been beaten simply because they are Christian. One Hindu journalist who wrote an article stating that people should be able to choose their religion was beaten by members of this Hindu extremist group. Basically, those who do not conform to the beliefs of this Hindu extremist group are targeted and beaten into conformity.
These incidents are scary and a stark reminder that religious violence is very much alive and should not be tolerated. Nobody, regardless of what their religious affiliation is, should be persecuted. I am asking you to please pray for peace and safety of all religious groups in India. Also please pray for the safety of my family members. I don't want the next trip I take to India be because I have to bury my family member(s). Thank you.
You can read more about what's going on in India on this blog.
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Ams, September 1, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I've
been increasingly wanting to just have a court wedding. The stress of it all is
really getting to me even though I've taken a break from it until I finish this
damn research paper. Jack's parents are all for civil service weddings too.
It's quick, affordable, has minimal stress, and cuts out a lot of the bullshit
that goes along with other wedding ceremonies. I know my parents are opposed to this though - they
promote in-church weddings. But I've noticed how all this wedding planning has
been more for what other people want than for what we want. I'm seriously
considering it now. I've tried to humour people and allowed their input, but
this is not their wedding nor is it their marriage. And I'm tired of people
trying to emotionally blackmail me into doing things to please others. I feel
the need to hand out part favours with a satchel of pot so that people can
RELAX. Honestly, why are people so uptight about such trivial things?
In another rant, I had my sari blouse stitched
in India and didn't have time to pick it up before we left. We were supposed to
get it sent to us but for some reason people think it is better to send
packages with people rather than mailing it. I have no idea why this is,
especially since they want to send it with a certain family member that I do
not like and who I don't plan on inviting to the wedding. I'd rather keep this
issue low key and having this person drop off my blouse and then not get
invited is a slap in the face. But of course, people insist on sending my blouse
through people rather than mailing it. WTF! I'll send a fucking cheque or money
order or whatever. Just mail the damn thing. >=/
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