The Gift Opening

The wedding night was great. (wink wink) There, that is all I'm going to say on that. Well we did Stay at the Saskatoon Inn and breakfast brought up to us in the room was good too. Now I'm done on that part.

The Gift Opening was at a hall in Martensville and we had about 50 people I think show up for it. It was good to see everyone that day as the whole wedding was a whirlwind of activity.

There was lots of good food and I think everyone got thier fill there. For those who drank too much last night, a cold beer was there waiting for them. (I'm told it helps a hangover)

What a list of gifts from many wonderful people. With all the cash from family we've decided to put it toward a bedroom suite when we get a house...Maybe I can get a entertainment unit too.

Other gifts included
An Indoor electric grill, 800 euros (300 from Mark) for our honeymoon, new toaster, coffee maker, wok, grimmauld place sign (from Jane, see the picture), duvet, sheets (1 set was 800 thread count), Crystal bowls, dishes, cutlery, royal albert tea cups, a wine bottle fridge, deep fryer, art, and a lot of other things that are making my eyes spin.

We didn't have a lot of time to really enjoy them right away because we had to leave for Paris the following morning. They were all really wonderful and we'll get a lot of use out of them in the future.

On to the Honeymoon!

Our Wedding Day part 2

Well we were on our way to have pictures done...But first we got o travel in the RV. Now my grandparents gave us the RV to use and it was really nice as we could have cold drinks in there, mirrors to use and lots of places to put our stuff so that was quite nice.

We first went to Picture Perfect to get studio pictures done. That took about 2 hours and was quite boring. Now Jacqui told everyone not to go across to Arby's for something ot eat as she didn't want them to spill anything on thier dresses or suits...Well when we went in our pictures of the two of us they ran over and got something...Way to Listen!

EDIT: Yah ok...I know Zack didn't go to Arbys as he felt it would just be a tease until the supper. I forgot to put that in but Zack reminded me about it today.

Next were the photos at the University. We went in front of the college building because they finished restoring it this year. This is where Lindsay really shone. Zack's girlfriend Lindsay and really do some amazing photographs and we were quite sorry that we had to pick photos from Picture Perfect as her's were much better. Oh well we paid for them already so we had to pick some.

Anyways Lindsay did wonderful pictures (see my profile picture for an example) and there were a lot of them too. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting wedding or family pictures (or any pictures for that matter).

Final part of the wedding day comes in part 3.

Our Wedding Day part 1

What a wonderful day. It all started early for me (well not as early as Jacqui) but I was up at 8 AM and had a good breakfast and paced around the house and started to get myself ready. At 10 Zack, Mark and Brett came over and we went over to the hall to help Randy move the beer in. Finishing that we returned to the house and put our suits on.

12 noon came and we went in the RV to the church while we had some pictures taken before hand and where I sat in a chair getting more nervous all the time. Don't get me wrong, I was excited about getting married but I didn't want to screw anything up in the Church. I'm not comfortable in churches and I didn't want to remember forever my screwed up wedding service where I dropped the rings, or fell down the stairs or something stupid like that.

Anyways Here is Jacqui walking down the aisle. When she was walking down my heart stopped. She was so beautiful in that dress that I can't describe it properly. You'll just have to look at the picture for yourself.

We did it, we got married. (yah that description is a little weak but what do you want me to say) The church service was a blur to me and I wanted to get it over so I could get to the kiss. That is the important part in my eyes.

There were lots of pictures after in the recpetion area of the church and then we had to go and get pictures done and Picture Perfect....

What happens next? Look for "Our Wedding Day part 2"

3 Sleeps till the Wedding

Well this week has been interesting to say the least. With the wedding being this week it has brought out some of the worst in Jacqui and myself. We're fighting like crazy...mainly because we've been running on little sleep and also because we have a long list of stuff to get done. Things like cleaning the house, packing for Paris, and final wedding stuff that only we can do.

We're still excited for the wedding but I can't wait for it to be over. by last week I was tired of the word "wedding" but it is going to be coming up a whole lot more in the next few days...maybe a walk to get a slush at Mac's will calm me down.

Anyways we were given some Euros as a wedding present from some people that couldn't make it to saskatoon so that is really cool...just a little "fun money" is a good thing.

Oh and 2 nights ago I went to London Drugs and picked up Ski Resort Extreme for only 5 bucks. I love skiing and being able to build my own resort is interesting. Can't wait to play it some more.

Anyways this is my last post until we return from Paris...Until then!

10 Sleeps

Well I'll go to sleep 10 more times and then I will be married...wow...strange when you say it like that. Just 10 days till the wedding and we're getting rushed off our feet.

Some of the highlights:
-Took the digital camera to customs to declare it in canada so I don't have problems with it overseas or bringing it back. I did forget about the digital card inside it but I don't think that I'll have a problem with it. The camera is the main thing.
-Built the arch for the hall last week and got it all lit up. We should be able to fit it in the back of the Van when we go to the hall.
-Been cleaning the walls and doing other spring cleaning. I cleaned the entire bar area out today and washed everything. Want your drink in a clean glass? Well I have lots of clean glasses now.
-Picked up magazines for the plane...it'll be a long flight there so I better have something to read.
-I've been counting the guest list every other day...we're at 150 people so it'll be a good wedding with everyone there.
-We meet with our organist on Tuesday as we need someone to play at the church. We just hope that he meets up to what Jacqui expects (she is also an organist for those who don't know so she has high standards). The problem is we're meeting him the week of the wedding so he has to do it...we can't get anyone else.
-Ordered Euros this week. 200 Euros come out to about 295 dollars. I sure could use more before we go (wink, wink)

That's it for what I can remember at 1 in the morning. Better get to bed.

....Oh and Zack, Congrats on getting the new place. Let me know when you want some help after the 31st (as we arrive back in Canada on the 30th).

Night.

Am I going to be tired

Well Zack and Lindsay came over last night for some visiting, good times. Anyways after they left at about 11 Jacqui and I played on our Gamecube till about 2 in the morning. I figured that I could sleep in so why not?

Well 6 Am rolls around and my boss calls me..."James how would you like to do courier 3 for today and tomorrow?"

I wanted more shifts at work and I told him so last week so I said yah I'll be there in 2 hours. So now it's 7 Am and I've only slept for 4 hours and I get to go in a car and drive for another 8. Don't get me wrong the extra money is nice but I'm sure going to be tired.

Lesson of today....Turn off the ringer.

I'll write more about today later when I get home...that way we know I made it.

(and I was concerned about Zack being tired...bah.)