Howe Caverns’ underground “Bridal Altar” has been the site of many weddings—a guide when we visited in March of 2012 said 635, to be exact, but I’m sure that number increases with each passing month. The very first wedding in … Continue reading
While we aren’t going to be sure how many tables we’re going to have for a while yet, I wanted to get them done, so I just made more than I’m sure I need. This way, I can select the … Continue reading
Our fourth RSVPs: from our friends Linda and Ralph and Nathan’s brother and sister-in-law, Ernie and Maureen, on March 30, 2012! We know Linda and Ralph because Kristi has worked with Linda for a dozen years; Kristi and Linda also … Continue reading
At destination weddings, the bride and groom will sometimes provide a bag of goodies and place them in their guests’ hotel rooms. This wasn’t originally in the plan—it was one of those items we cut due to budget. On the … Continue reading
The key to not being overwhelmed in the last weeks before any large party: If you can get something completed months in advance, do it. So it was with the wedding announcements, the cards which go out after the wedding … Continue reading
Our 13th rock comes from our friend Linda. She and her husband Ralph, who love the outdoors, took a day trip to Orient Point,New York, on a recent vacation and brought back this “rock that looks like a sugar cookie” … Continue reading
Our 12th set of rocks comes from our friends Al & MaryAnn, 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
