I got the shock of my life at our annual New Year’s Eve gathering…Nathan asked me to marry him just before the ball dropped! I never saw it coming or had any clue, but being we both love our friends … Continue reading
Our 12th set of rocks comes from our friends Al & Maryanne, from their gardens in Norwalk, Connecticut. Kristi met Al, a tree surgeon, science fiction/fantasy writer and amazing wood craftsman, in 2004, in the early days of Pencils! Writing … Continue reading
One of the best things about a theme party for me is enjoying all of the incidentals that go with it: the “staying in the mode” through the inspiration of the books, films, posters, TV shows, music, and whatever else … Continue reading
Our 11th rock(s) are from Anne-Marie, our wedding coordinator up at Howe Caverns. We couldn’t have gotten luckier. She’s got loads of spunk and she cuts to the chase. Our wedding is just about all planned because of her. Our … Continue reading
Our good friend Steve Manzino (referred to as Manzino) is handling the decorating of the room in terms of tablescaping and centerpieces (usually this is something I would do, but who knows if I’m going to have any time on … Continue reading
I got the shock of my life at our annual New Year’s Eve gathering…Nathan asked me to marry him just before the ball dropped! I never saw it coming or had any clue, but being we both love our friends … Continue reading
Our third RSVPs: from our friends Jimmy and Victoria, on March 29, 2012! Jimmy and Kristi survived their MFAs together at Goddard College in Plainfield,VT, where they lived in the same dorm (Giles Rules!). They both share a love for … Continue reading
I’d already chosen my wedding nail polish—OPI’s Kyoto Pearl, which I discovered last year. I was really happy with because it still looked fresh five days past the manicure, and that fills the bill for our weddings, since I’ll be … Continue reading
One of the best things about a theme party for me is enjoying all of the incidentals that go with it: the “staying in the mode” through the inspiration of the books, films, posters, TV shows, music, and whatever else … Continue reading
I’ve talked before about the importance of texture in wedding invitations; for me, texture extends to everything else connected with the wedding as well. Where the programs and ghost story chapbook are concerned, it’s not just about physical texture; I … Continue reading
Our second RSVPs: from our friends Steven and Beka and L’Aura and Kent, March 26, 2012! Nathan has known Steve for many years, and we went to Steve and Beka’s wedding in 2010; Steve was responsible for helping Nathan get … Continue reading
One of the best things about a theme party for me is enjoying all of the incidentals that go with it: the “staying in the mode” through the inspiration of the books, films, posters, TV shows, music, and whatever else … Continue reading
Our first RSVP: from our friends Marc and Melissa, March 24, 2012! Nathan has known Marc for many years; at one time, they were roommates. Nathan and Marc have many common interests and Melissa is a journalist, so Kristi and … Continue reading
Yes, it seems like the spans these logs cover get longer and longer…that’s because I did so much in the first eight weeks things are (blissfully) slowing down (well, sort of). Check into and order one bridal party gift, which … Continue reading
One of the best things about a theme party for me is enjoying all of the incidentals that go with it: the “staying in the mode” through the inspiration of the books, films, posters, TV shows, music, and whatever else … Continue reading