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George (Steve Martin) from Father of the Bride:
GEORGE I used to think a wedding was a simple affair. A boy and girl meet, they fall in love, he buys a ring, she buys a dress, they say "I do." I was wrong. That's getting married. A wedding is an entirely different proposition.
If you’ve read my blog for a year or longer you may remember that I’ve talked about the upcoming wedding of our youngest son and his wonderful fiance HERE, HERE and HERE.
A dress has been selected…
Shoes have been considered…
and a few surprises may still be in the works…
(isn’t this a cute idea?)
The date is rushing at us faster than any of us might like, and we’re excited and a bit stressed all at the same time. We’re in countdown mode.
The venue will be unique and wonderful, The Los Angeles Museum of History will host our smallish wedding of 100 guests. When Son #1 married we enjoyed a family-only event overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the home of some dear friends in Emerald Bay {Thank you, Glenys and Jim}.
The African Mammal wing will be the backdrop for the wedding. The North American Mammal room will be where the reception takes place. The pre-reception will be here…
We’ll mingle with dinosaurs, sipping our drinks and enjoying an appetizer or two.
This scene in a Harry Potter movie will be similar to our dining experience with a table to accommodate 100 guests, 50 on each side, sans Christmas trees, but lots and lots of candles.
There are details to attend to.
Since the wedding will be just prior to winter’s official start, we will all enjoy the warmth of the candlelight,wood floors, soft lighting and of course our mammal-friends alongside our dear friends and family.
I realize it’s still almost a month away, but I’m really getting excited. I’ll post some pictures of the venue after the big day. Have any of you attended a wedding at the Natural History Museum?
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Victoria Elizabeth Barnes said:
I got excited just at the title of this post in my inbox… and as expected, I love all of those photos.
At the end I kind of wanted to shout at you—a MONTH? That is NO time. Aren’t you FREAKING out. But then I realized that you’re planning from the other side of the crazy-spectrum… a place where you get to think of a month as a period of time to be savored, rather than tear your hair out.
I love the Harry Potter table and the warmth of a Holiday wedding. Sigh. I will say this as many times as you post about the event—I am SO jealous. I wish I could do mine again.
What are they dancing to?
Karen B. said:
Victoria,
Did I sound calm in this post? because I am most definitely freaking out, in part because the venue, while lovely, is a museum after all, it doesn’t have the conveniences of say a hotel. The ladies will dress in a large room, almost a storage room. I’m certain it will all be fine, but not having much control over things makes me nuts.
Wish you and Paul were coming so we could laugh at the speed bumps that may come our way that evening! 🙂
Karen
trouverlesoleil said:
This is SO exciting 🙂 My kids are in there early 20’s so I know we are nearing that time of life.. where these events happen. I just can’t imagine all the emotion and energy that goes in to this. When I got married 30 years ago, things were much simpler. I’ll look forward to hearing the details and great photos!
xx
leslie
Karen B. said:
Hi Leslie,
It is exciting and little nerve wracking as well. The good news is that as mother of the groom we don’t have to worry as much, but we still have the rehearsal dinner and help with the day of.
I agree, when Mr. B. and I got married it was a very simple affair. Not the production that occurs with weddings today. It’s kind of fun to be a part of someone else’s vision/dream.
I hope to have some wonderful pictures sometime after the holidays.
Karen
Phyllis Higgerson said:
Sounds like it will be a great event. Hope we will get to see some photos!
Karen B. said:
Phyllis,
I hope to have some detailed photographs to share in the new year. It should be fun.
Karen
Loi Thai said:
Hi, Karen – WOW! A wedding at Los Angeles Museum of History….how cool is that? I’m sure it will be fabulous and memorable. Look forward to seeing the photos!!
Cheers,
Loi
Karen B. said:
Hi Loi,
I hope to have some wonderful photographs by January. It will be interesting and I’m sure lovely. My future DIL has very distinct tastes. 🙂
Karen
Linda Coble said:
Karen – I love the idea of a wedding in the Museum of History. I know it’s going to be fabulous and i can’t wait to see the pics.
I have to be honest about something . . . what possessed the kids to plan a December wedding?! Talk about stress overload. I know you’ll handle things in your usual competent, organized manner but you’ll be ready to implode.
Linda
Karen B. said:
Sarah knew she wanted the wedding at the museum and because of the USC football schedule, this was the only available date open in the fall.
Karen
designchic said:
What a fabulous place for a wedding, and such an exciting time. My daughter married in December and it was the most wonderful time…loved the elegance of a winter wedding…
Karen B. said:
I do love the time of year. Sarah (bride to be) doesn’t care for warm weather so we knew it needed to be late enough in the year to ensure cool temps. Southern California can trick us sometimes with unexpected warm weather even in November. I hope to have pictures to share in January. 🙂
Karen
floridaysmom said:
Hi Karen. I nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award, Check out my site for details! 🙂
Gretchen said:
Karen, you are doing such a good job of “holding it all together” as the wedding date approaches. We can’t wait to attend what we know will be a lovely wedding in a unique setting.
Karen B. said:
Gretchen,
I think since the wedding is really Sarah and her Mom’s show I’m relieved a little bit of some of the stress. There are a few things that niggle away at 2:00 a.m. but I know it will be fun overall, and I’m thrilled some of my best friends will be there to celebrate with us.
Karen
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