So let me take us back in time, to about Thursday September the 9th. The day was actually running pretty smooth. I spent the day in the salon getting my waxing done (not too close to the wedding encase of any bumps), and getting my hair done for the rehearsal dinner that night. This was day three for me at the salon, in a five day period, and I was really enjoying it.
That night the rehearsal ran fairly smoothly. Veronica (wedding planner), had joined us and everyone learned their roll for the wedding. Father Michael was completely amazing, and since Michael cannot hear out of his right ear, moved to a better position with his back against the congregation so he could ensure that Michael would hear what to say for the vows. We have to really say how very impressed we were with that. That night we headed over to Alioli for our rehearsal dinner. Heather and Tony hosted, and everyone had a great, full, time :).
I had gotten a call that night from Frank (a graphic artist in my office building), that the name cards were ready. So Judy, Lillian and myself headed over to pick them up and start rolling them. The place settings were on parchment like paper, and the top was a scroll with the menu. I went to pick it up, and to my horror, it was completely incorrect. He had made them letter size, so they were huge. Lillian, Judy and myself went over to kinko's and had to do some fast moves to rectify the situation. We manged to have everything done, but this was now 3 something in the morning, so the rolling of them would have to be done the next day.
The next morning Judy, and Jen came over early and we all started rolling. We ran into another little issue, with the whole punch, but luckily that was easily remedied by cutting the plastic hole punch in pieces so the paper would fit. We managed to finish everything and get it all to the hall in time for them to set it up.
The wedding day:
The day started off early. The girls all made it to the hall for 6am. I had spent the night with Vikkie, and her and I talked to 2 something in the morning. She was great! The wonderful ladies (esp. Maggie) had set up a wonderful breakfast for us that morning. We had croissants, danishes, muffins, donuts, tea, coffee, champagne....they went all out. Everyone's due was different, as every girl is different, but they all looked phenomenal. We went back to the house in shift as girls were finished to get their make up done and cloths on.
When I arrived the girls were getting their make up done by Helena, and the photographers were starting to take pictures. It was such a fast paced morning, but everything was running smoothly. When I was getting my make up done Helena made it that I could have a few quite moments to myself, just a few to think about this momentous day.
We were all ready to go, but the limo bus driver was late. He could not locate us on the map. He arrived at 11 (the starting time of the ceremony). By the time that we got to the church it was 11:30. Everything went according to plan. There was one minor hiccup, but that was resolved :)
I walked down the aisle on the arm of my brother, and i remember looking down the aisle to Michael and just thinking how handsome he looked. As the minister addressed the crowd Michael and I managed to steal a few words to one another (with our videographer listening in on the mike lol). I remember the feelings I had as I held his hand, it was not nervousness, but just a sense of awe at the meaning of it all. I had found the one person out of all this world that I love and that I want to spend the rest of my life with. He was the person that I would grow old with, love and cherish, have good times and bad, but he would always be wine.
The photo session was great, although the bridal party was cold. Silvana took some amazing shots and I cannot wait to see them. I made sure there were snacks on the bus, so we let the bridal party go back and eat while we continued to take pictures.
We managed to make it back to the hotel for some R&R,and believe me I do not regret that. It was so nice being able to take a nap, and put my feet up. Helena was so amazing, and she brought a hot towel and rubbed my feet. She was truly an amazing person, and was just so phenomenal.
When we arrived at the hall there were a few people there, but everything was set up. Winston was there with his steal pans, and I have to say that he was the best. He set such a wonderful atmosphere, and it brought a bit of the island feel to the wedding. I wanted to have something to incorporate my culture.
I walked into my hall, and I was so amazed. Everything was perfect. I just loved the way that everything looked! It was exactly like I wanted.
I wish I could say that the day ran completely smoothly, but there was one hiccup. I won't go into details, but it wasn't too big. I have to say though that the money I spent on Veronica the wedding planner was a complete waste. Perhaps she is good with a wedding from start to finish, but then she should not offer her services for day of. I told her what I needed her to do but she was making more of a mess out of the situation that arose. She was unorganized, and scatter brained, and her ''assistant'' was only good at eating the food and drinking. I have to say that if I had not hired her at all I would have been way better off, she was by no means necessary, or helpful.
However, you live you learn lol. My weddding day however was completely successful otherwise. The speeches were so moving, and the dancing was just great.
I loved every moment of it, from start to finish, and I am sad that it is over. It just seemed to sneak up on us, and now it's day five of being married :).
Right now Michael and I are in Paris enjoying the beauty of this wonderful city, before we are off to Rome. I think that I will keep you all updated until the end of the honeymoon. :)
See you soon.
Signed
Mrs. Rozeeta Jarvis
