Waiting
Like you, I am still waiting to see my wedding photographs (I just heard it’ll be another 4-6 weeks until I see them!). Friends have shared a few of their snapshots, but I’m holding out on sharing with you. I’m a prude like that. I want to wait for the real thing. Hahaha.
But, as I wait, I have had the opportunity to speak with friends and family. To be reminded of some of their impressions from the wedding. Impressions that likely did not make the guest posts while I was away. Some of them include …
Having more in-depth discussions about the lost bet and robot dance. Two boys bet on the length of our ceremony. One said 35 minutes, the other said way over 35 minutes. The decided end to our ceremony was when Sweets broke the glass. Apparently, the Rabbi had the glass in his hands at the 34 minute mark. It was a much closer race than expected. With a couple pounding hearts in the audience, Sweets broke the glass at 34:40. Mark lost the bet. Later in the evening, when the DJ played Funkytown, Josh tapped Mark’s head to begin the robot dance. As Mark silently paid up on the bet (he was not allowed to tell anyone why he was doing what he was doing), a young lady accidentally backed into him. When she saw what Mark was doing, she joined in. And all he could do was silently continue to do the robot and try not to laugh. The hilarity in re-telling this story was over-the-top. I can only imagine what it was like to have been there.
Hearing the taxi story back to the hotel. Where three couples were going to share one cab. Where one of my very petite bridesmaids sat on her husband’s lap. And of one of my very tall bridesmaids let her many inches shorter boyfriend sit on her lap in the very same cab. It’s hard not to giggle – but, they are so cute together, it’s so easy to let it go.
Talking to my parents about their impressions of the wedding. Being reminded that they’ve been surfing on this high ever since the nuptials (while Sweets and I came down quickly, the minute we took off for our honeymoon!). Having my Dad tell me he completely forgot about all my UNC friends (who happened to be seated together). So, during his toast at the wedding, when he mentioned his friends from Duke and my Carolina friends shouted resounded BOO’s, it really caught him off-guard. He was not expecting that reaction. My friends, later in the night, told me they felt bad about boo’ing my father … but, then they looked over at me as I was cheering them on and felt much better about their antics.
Hearing the couple story from a friend. One of my UNC friends came to the wedding without his wife and daughter. Another Carolina friend is recently single and came without a date. These two friends know each other and are total goofs. As they were sitting down to dinner, they introduced themselves as a couple. Jokingly, of course. One of my girlfriends had heard of these guys, so knew they were joking. Apparently, her husband did not. And continued through dinner, utterly fascinated by the dynamics of this couple. His balloon was sadly deflated the next day, when his wife informed him of the real background of these guys.
Saying good-bye to my boss on the wedding night and having him tell me my aunt has a few issues. Laughing and left intrigued, I looked forward to seeing him upon my return from our honeymoon. Later, learning she got very possessive over me for Passover Seders (I usually split my time between my boss’s Seder and my aunt’s, which usually are on different days). She then proceeded to tell my boss (whom she had just met) lots of family history, things she probably should’ve let go 40 years ago, but still holds close to her heart. It was awkward, yet hilarious to hear this from my boss. I adore my boss and I guess I like the fact he’s now on the inside of my own family dynamics.
Seeing the baby’s mamas show utter intrigue when they witnessed the above-mentioned aunt and her cousin sneaking out of the bushes. It’s not what you are thinking (eiwww, get your mind out of the gutter). Earlier in the night, they had interrupted our photographer trying to take a picture of Dan and me as they were hunting for a place to smoke some weed. Apparently, they found it.
And these moments are only a few. I know there are others. And I’m anxious to hear about them. Just as I am anxious to see the photos from our wedding. Instead, I find myself waiting. Enjoying what I have. And eagerly anticipating what’s to come.
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November 4th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Finding all the hidden stories after is the best part of big events -- especially weddings!
Make sure you share lots of them with us :)
November 4th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
How fun to rehash and hear everyone’s stories from your wonderful night! Be sure to write them all down. All the memories. You’ll never want to forget all the special, funny, endearing, romantic, emotional, etc. etc. moments!
November 4th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I think the hardest part for me was waiting for the pictures too. I remember the day Shawn called to say that our wedding photos had arrived…I left work early, haha!
Cannot wait to see yours! Yay@
November 4th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I hope there are more stories you are going to share with us! I would say be sure to write them down, but, duh, you are.
November 4th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Seriously can’t wait to see the pictures!! But waiting another 4-6 weeks?! You must be one very patient person. :)
November 4th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
It has to be frustrating to wait! But it has to be amazing to hear everyone’s stories.
November 4th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
It has to be frustrating to wait! But it has to be amazing to hear everyone’s stories.
November 4th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
THIS is what makes me excited for my own wedding. Once all the planning is done…the stories will HAPPEN and then we get to rehash them…forever!
November 4th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Waiting for pictures is the worst thing ever.
Deciding which ones to put in an album is even worse.
Can’t wait to see em!
November 4th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Waiting for pictures is the worst thing ever.
Deciding which ones to put in an album is even worse.
Can’t wait to see em!
November 4th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
The best part is that you and Sweets will be hearing more of these stories as the years go by. I’ve been married almost five years and I am still amazed at what I learn about that day.
November 4th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Oh man, all of those stories are fabulous. I especially love the one about your aunt accosting your boss. Fabulous. Glad that you have such great memories from your wedding day!
November 4th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Oh man, all of those stories are fabulous. I especially love the one about your aunt accosting your boss. Fabulous. Glad that you have such great memories from your wedding day!
November 4th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
How fun to have all those memories that you didn’t even know you had!
November 4th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
You could seriously write a whole little book of these stories. I love the story of the double-decker couples in the cab!
November 4th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
You could seriously write a whole little book of these stories. I love the story of the double-decker couples in the cab!
November 4th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Remind me to tell you about your aunt’s claim to us at the cocktail hour.
I only know of one story from our wedding (after the wedding) and it is on video, sort of. It was too dark, but you can still hear the conversation. Interesting!
November 4th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
So great that you’re documenting these stories so you never forget them! It must be fun to hear everyone’s perspectives and anecdotes from the wedding.