Going to the Chapel.......
Sep 5th 2003, 6:34 am
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Going to the Chapel.......
Oh wait, we did that yesterday 
It's official. I'm a Mrs.
It was a very quiet ceremony, in the cute courthouse chapel that San Mateo County built a few years ago. Blessedly, I did not get the giggles, a habit of mine in fits of nervousness. Notably, the official Marriage Commissioner got weepy. She also took personal pictures of us for her collection.
The day started out somewhat frenetically, as the bride had been up all night finishing her very simple wedding dress because she'd been working so intensely and so many hours the past three weeks that it hadn't been finished yet. Although I wore off-white, I gave a nod to my unconventional groom (who wore a royal purple shirt and a tie covered with his favorite dalmatians) by wearing my royal purple high heel suede pumps that I've been dying for an excuse to wear now ever since I bought them 2 years ago And my flowers, which I decided at the last minute -- on Wednesday -- I simply could not marry without even if it was a courthouse wedding, were perfect (here is a plug for Michaela's Florist in Palo Alto if you ever need perfection for a wedding on less than 48 hours notice!).
In the end, my hair was strange because I'd no time to curl it properly having spent all my time on my dress, my daughter (the witness) finished putting on my makeup as we were waiting our turn at the courthouse and I was on the phone making sure our luncheon was all set, my dress had its last button put on 25 minutes before the ceremony, and the bride drifted off to sleep in the car after the wedding while we were driving to a somewhat formal but very lovely restaurant here in Palo Alto that accomodated our somewhat boisterous wedding party (me, Dekkie, my children, and two of our dear friends) with aplomb, at my request putting us in a nice quiet corner so we could toss things at each other without embarassing the straights.
While there was no pagentry, and almost none of the the "traditional stuff", I have never been as happy as I was yesterday. Probably because I married a great guy, who I love with all that I am and ever will be. We've been waiting a long time and all the waiting is finally over
For our honeymoon, we went this morning to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get Dekka's California drivers' license. Because he did not take his Aussie license with him (no way is he planning on surrendering it!) he got a permit instead of a temporary full license, until he takes his behind the wheel exam. They have a new queueing system at DMV in which you must get an electronically issued number at the front desk when you arrive, whether or not you have an appointment. <scowl>. So if you're going to DMV anywhere urban, be prepared to stand in line in the street for a huge amount of time prior to actually getting into DMV itself. The good news, however, is that things go speedily once you actually get in the doorway. The bad news is that if you want to actually be seen at 9:30 for a 9:30 appointment, you'd better get there at 9 so you can clear the doorway in time.
On that note, I'm off to make goo-goo eyes at my Beloved Husband (that simply ROCKS calling him that) some more. And get his AOS paperwork in the mail! When I get the pictures sorted, I will post a couple
Bye for now!
It's official. I'm a Mrs.
It was a very quiet ceremony, in the cute courthouse chapel that San Mateo County built a few years ago. Blessedly, I did not get the giggles, a habit of mine in fits of nervousness. Notably, the official Marriage Commissioner got weepy. She also took personal pictures of us for her collection.
The day started out somewhat frenetically, as the bride had been up all night finishing her very simple wedding dress because she'd been working so intensely and so many hours the past three weeks that it hadn't been finished yet. Although I wore off-white, I gave a nod to my unconventional groom (who wore a royal purple shirt and a tie covered with his favorite dalmatians) by wearing my royal purple high heel suede pumps that I've been dying for an excuse to wear now ever since I bought them 2 years ago And my flowers, which I decided at the last minute -- on Wednesday -- I simply could not marry without even if it was a courthouse wedding, were perfect (here is a plug for Michaela's Florist in Palo Alto if you ever need perfection for a wedding on less than 48 hours notice!).
In the end, my hair was strange because I'd no time to curl it properly having spent all my time on my dress, my daughter (the witness) finished putting on my makeup as we were waiting our turn at the courthouse and I was on the phone making sure our luncheon was all set, my dress had its last button put on 25 minutes before the ceremony, and the bride drifted off to sleep in the car after the wedding while we were driving to a somewhat formal but very lovely restaurant here in Palo Alto that accomodated our somewhat boisterous wedding party (me, Dekkie, my children, and two of our dear friends) with aplomb, at my request putting us in a nice quiet corner so we could toss things at each other without embarassing the straights.
While there was no pagentry, and almost none of the the "traditional stuff", I have never been as happy as I was yesterday. Probably because I married a great guy, who I love with all that I am and ever will be. We've been waiting a long time and all the waiting is finally over
For our honeymoon, we went this morning to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get Dekka's California drivers' license. Because he did not take his Aussie license with him (no way is he planning on surrendering it!) he got a permit instead of a temporary full license, until he takes his behind the wheel exam. They have a new queueing system at DMV in which you must get an electronically issued number at the front desk when you arrive, whether or not you have an appointment. <scowl>. So if you're going to DMV anywhere urban, be prepared to stand in line in the street for a huge amount of time prior to actually getting into DMV itself. The good news, however, is that things go speedily once you actually get in the doorway. The bad news is that if you want to actually be seen at 9:30 for a 9:30 appointment, you'd better get there at 9 so you can clear the doorway in time.
On that note, I'm off to make goo-goo eyes at my Beloved Husband (that simply ROCKS calling him that) some more. And get his AOS paperwork in the mail! When I get the pictures sorted, I will post a couple
Bye for now!
Last edited by Dekka's Angel; Sep 5th 2003 at 6:41 am.
Sep 5th 2003, 6:47 am
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CONGRATULATIONS!! : )
I'm looking forward to that same great feeling !!
Lnda
I'm looking forward to that same great feeling !!
Lnda
Sep 5th 2003, 6:54 am
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Re: Going to the Chapel.......
Originally posted by Dekka's Angel
Oh wait, we did that yesterday
It's official. I'm a Mrs.
Oh wait, we did that yesterday
It's official. I'm a Mrs.
Um, don't hurry back now, OK?
Sep 5th 2003, 7:04 am
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Congratulations!!! Wishing you many, many years of happiness...
Sep 5th 2003, 7:58 am
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Are you saying that your honeymoon was spent in a California DMV? That should be illegal! J/K
Congrats
Congrats
Sep 5th 2003, 8:48 am
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Re: Going to the Chapel.......
Very happy for you - Have a great life together.
"Dekka's Angel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Oh wait, we did that yesterday
> It's official. I'm a Mrs.
> It was a very quiet ceremony, in the cute courthouse chapel that San
> Mateo County built a few years ago. Blessedly, I did not get the
> giggles, a habit of mine in fits of nervousness. Notably, the official
> Marriage Commissioner got weepy. She also took personal pictures of us
> for her collection.
> The day started out somewhat frenetically, as the bride had been up all
> night finishing her very simple wedding dress because she'd been working
> so intensely and so many hours the past three weeks that it hadn't been
> finished yet. Although I wore off-white, I gave a nod to my
> unconventional groom (who wore a royal purple shirt and a tie covered
> with his favorite dalmatians) by wearing my royal purple high heel suede
> pumps that I've been dying for an excuse to wear now ever since I bought
> them 2 years ago And my flowers, which I decided at the last minute --
> on Wednesday -- I simply could not marry without even if it was a
> courthouse wedding, were perfect (here is a plug for Michaela's Florist
> in Palo Alto if you ever need perfection for a wedding on less than 48
> hours notice!).
> In the end, my hair was strange because I'd no time to curl it properly
> having spent all my time on my dress, my daughter (the witness) finished
> putting on my makeup as we were waiting our turn at the courthouse and I
> was on the phone making sure our luncheon was all set, my dress had its
> last button put on 25 minutes before the ceremony, and the bride drifted
> off to sleep in the car after the wedding while we were driving to a
> somewhat formal but very lovely restaurant here in Palo Alto that
> accomodated our somewhat boisterous wedding party (me, Dekkie, my
> children, and two of our dear friends) with aplomb, at my request
> putting us in a nice quiet corner so we could toss things at each other
> without embarassing the straights.
> While there was no pagentry, and almost none of the the "traditional
> stuff", I have never been as happy as I was yesterday. Probably because
> I married a great guy, who I love with all that I am and ever will be.
> We've been waiting a long time and all the waiting is finally over
> For our honeymoon, we went this morning to the Department of Motor
> Vehicles to get Dekka's California drivers' license. Because he did not
> take his Aussie license with him (no way is he planning on surrendering
> it!) he got a permit instead of a temporary full license, until he takes
> his behind the wheel exam. They have a new queueing system at DMV in
> which you must get an electronically issued number at the front desk
> when you arrive, whether or not you have an appointment. <scowl>. So
> if you're going to DMV anywhere urban, be prepared to stand in line in
> the street for a huge amount of time prior to actually getting into DMV
> itself. The good news, however, is that things go speedily once you
> actually get in the doorway. The bad news is that if you want to
> actually be seen at 9:30 for a 9:30 appointment, you'd better get there
> at 9 so you can clear the doorway in time.
> On that note, I'm off to make goo-goo eyes at my Beloved Husband (that
> simply ROCKS calling him that) some more. And get his AOS paperwork in
> the mail! When I get the pictures sorted, I will post a couple
> Bye for now!
> --
> Dekka's Angel
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
"Dekka's Angel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Oh wait, we did that yesterday
> It's official. I'm a Mrs.
> It was a very quiet ceremony, in the cute courthouse chapel that San
> Mateo County built a few years ago. Blessedly, I did not get the
> giggles, a habit of mine in fits of nervousness. Notably, the official
> Marriage Commissioner got weepy. She also took personal pictures of us
> for her collection.
> The day started out somewhat frenetically, as the bride had been up all
> night finishing her very simple wedding dress because she'd been working
> so intensely and so many hours the past three weeks that it hadn't been
> finished yet. Although I wore off-white, I gave a nod to my
> unconventional groom (who wore a royal purple shirt and a tie covered
> with his favorite dalmatians) by wearing my royal purple high heel suede
> pumps that I've been dying for an excuse to wear now ever since I bought
> them 2 years ago And my flowers, which I decided at the last minute --
> on Wednesday -- I simply could not marry without even if it was a
> courthouse wedding, were perfect (here is a plug for Michaela's Florist
> in Palo Alto if you ever need perfection for a wedding on less than 48
> hours notice!).
> In the end, my hair was strange because I'd no time to curl it properly
> having spent all my time on my dress, my daughter (the witness) finished
> putting on my makeup as we were waiting our turn at the courthouse and I
> was on the phone making sure our luncheon was all set, my dress had its
> last button put on 25 minutes before the ceremony, and the bride drifted
> off to sleep in the car after the wedding while we were driving to a
> somewhat formal but very lovely restaurant here in Palo Alto that
> accomodated our somewhat boisterous wedding party (me, Dekkie, my
> children, and two of our dear friends) with aplomb, at my request
> putting us in a nice quiet corner so we could toss things at each other
> without embarassing the straights.
> While there was no pagentry, and almost none of the the "traditional
> stuff", I have never been as happy as I was yesterday. Probably because
> I married a great guy, who I love with all that I am and ever will be.
> We've been waiting a long time and all the waiting is finally over
> For our honeymoon, we went this morning to the Department of Motor
> Vehicles to get Dekka's California drivers' license. Because he did not
> take his Aussie license with him (no way is he planning on surrendering
> it!) he got a permit instead of a temporary full license, until he takes
> his behind the wheel exam. They have a new queueing system at DMV in
> which you must get an electronically issued number at the front desk
> when you arrive, whether or not you have an appointment. <scowl>. So
> if you're going to DMV anywhere urban, be prepared to stand in line in
> the street for a huge amount of time prior to actually getting into DMV
> itself. The good news, however, is that things go speedily once you
> actually get in the doorway. The bad news is that if you want to
> actually be seen at 9:30 for a 9:30 appointment, you'd better get there
> at 9 so you can clear the doorway in time.
> On that note, I'm off to make goo-goo eyes at my Beloved Husband (that
> simply ROCKS calling him that) some more. And get his AOS paperwork in
> the mail! When I get the pictures sorted, I will post a couple
> Bye for now!
> --
> Dekka's Angel
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Sep 5th 2003, 8:58 am
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Congrats
Hey there!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!.. I am waiting for those pics..
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
.. I am waiting for those pics..
Sep 5th 2003, 1:39 pm
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Re: Going to the Chapel.......
Congratulations, Mrs. Dekka
Looking forward to seeing the pictures, and the royal purple. Enjoy the honeymoon period ... hoping it lasts the rest of your lives.
Cheers,
Amy
Looking forward to seeing the pictures, and the royal purple
. Enjoy the honeymoon period ... hoping it lasts the rest of your lives.Cheers,
Amy
Sep 5th 2003, 2:08 pm
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Congratulations to you both! I think your small unique wedding sounds perfect :-) Looking forward to seeing pictures! Best Wishes to you.....
Rene
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Sep 5th 2003, 2:20 pm
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Congrats Mr. & Mrs.!!
I am beyond thrilled for you both. It sounds wonderful!! May you have a long and happy life together!
Rebecca
I am beyond thrilled for you both. It sounds wonderful!! May you have a long and happy life together!
Rebecca
Sep 5th 2003, 3:55 pm
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Re: Going to the Chapel.......
Oh WOW.... Congratulations... I read yesterday that today was the big day....I just thought it was the same as my big day...you know.. the one when they deliver the 65in TV.
Sep 5th 2003, 6:11 pm
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Re: Going to the Chapel.......
Big big smile here, I'm so pleased for you. Congratulations!
Cheers,
Mr Pink
~and SecretGarden
~~So, the waiting isn't permanent then?
Cheers,
Mr Pink
~and SecretGarden
~~So, the waiting isn't permanent then?
Sep 6th 2003, 2:32 am
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Re: Going to the Chapel.......
Congrats!!!
I'm so happy for you both!
Regards,
alpona
I'm so happy for you both!
Regards,
alpona
Sep 6th 2003, 3:53 am
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Congratulations to you both and cheers to a happy new life together!
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Sep 6th 2003, 5:31 am
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Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Dekka! Wishing you every blessing for a bright future together
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