She Said Yes, Now What

Getting Close

We're getting close. Invitations are nearly ready. Should be out the door by the end of next week. But I'm going to urge those of you who know you are getting an invite and know that you will be able to make it do go ahead and book your hotel now. I don't know how many rooms are left as the place is pretty small and there is another wedding there the same day too. So unless you want to be at the Ramada near the Interstate, make your booking now.

The Meeting of the Parents

So this isn't really in chronological order since Daphne found the dress at the end of last week, but I thought I should post something up quickly about that as people had been asking about it. It came at the end of a week in Vancouver during which our parents met. Yup, Sonny and Susu have met Dave and they didn't run screaming. Actually they got on very well. It only took them about 15 minutes before they were bonding over their mutual desire for grandchildren. It only took my father 15 minutes before he was vocally expressing his hope they would be on their way soon. I suppose that will only ramp up after the wedding. The meeting was at my parents' usual Monday night dinner. I grilled chicken and my Mum did the sides. The week went on from there. A boat trip up Indian Arm, a trip to Whistler, we just didn't stop eating all week long with a grande finale at Le Crocodile, a restaurant my parents use to mark most of the major events in their lives. It was outstanding. You can check out the whole trip here.

She has a dress

Daphne has a dress. Can't you see it in my Co-op daypack there. After threatening to wear a big red dress and a couple trips out to a bridal shop here in Ottawa, she found a dress while in Vancouver. Actually it was Langley, but I won't quibble the details. I'm told it is quite elegant. Not the wedding dress of a 22-year-old bride. Not a big marshmallow. Daphne is very excited. For those of you who know designers, it is apparently a Nicole Miller. I'm not sure what that means, but I suppose for those who know that will give you some idea of what the dress would look like. I can't wait to see it in November.