lyn | Another Damn Wedding

a year ago today

Posted by lyn | Jun 13, 2010 | philosophy | 14

The beau thought we should go wine-tasting. I had no problem with that. We packed up some...

so that’s done, then

Posted by lyn | Jun 11, 2010 | planning | 13

I did it. Just today, just now, I ordered that dress. That infernal dress that’s haunted my...

let the music play

Posted by lyn | Jun 9, 2010 | planning | 34

It’s funny how we’re sort of born with our personalities firmly rooted in place. Each morning my second grade teacher, Mrs. O’Keefe, would lead us in a rousing rendition of “Oh, What a Beautiful...

showtime

Posted by lyn | Jun 7, 2010 | philosophy, wedding stress | 12

Look, I’m fully aware that I’m not all that and a bag of chips — I know that people won’t stare at me, slack-jawed, all wedding day long. Amazingly, our guests have other interests. They lead full lives. They will be...

in which everything is JUST FINE, thank you

Posted by lyn | Jun 2, 2010 | wedding stress | 18

As we creep ever closer to the hallowed 100-day mark* I’ve been a tad, how shall I say, down in the mouth about all those things on that wedding to-do list I’ve been ignoring. A week ago I actually had to lie down in the grass...

mush

Posted by lyn | Jun 1, 2010 | DIY | 16

I am not a sentimental person by nature. Even when commercials with heartrendingly cute kittens...

while i’m on the subject

Posted by lyn | May 28, 2010 | DIY | 21

Listen. I have to come completely clean with you. The wine stoppers? Those weren’t the only...

DIY hates me, and so can you

Posted by lyn | May 26, 2010 | DIY, favorites | 46

Far be it from me to turn this into a “DIY tutorial” blog but, um. That’s what I’m doing today....

practice run

Posted by lyn | May 24, 2010 | wedding stress | 15

I just saw the last family member off this afternoon. The bridal shower weekend is officially over. So that’s, like, done. And stuff. You know, it occurred to me way back during the initial planning process that putting on a...

can’t get no satisfaction

Posted by lyn | May 19, 2010 | philosophy | 27

The voice. It comes every day, all day. You should go on a diet, it informs me. You should go on a diet before the wedding. Whatever. I’m fine the way I am. No, you’re not, it insists. This voice is a total jerk....

hey! i think i love you! but what am i so afraid of!

Posted by lyn | May 18, 2010 | planning | 19

The going broke part, maybe? Perhaps that’s what I’m so afraid of? Allow me to back...

probably the cutest thing that’s happened all year*

Posted by lyn | May 17, 2010 | planning | 9

I got something from my grandmother in the mail today. Upon tearing open the envelope I pulled out: A thank-you card. What? I hadn’t gotten her anything lately. Her birthday isn’t even until July. Then I read, in her...

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