We are incorporating a little bit of Puerto Rican tradition into our ceremony. Mom and Dad did a coin ceremony in their wedding. Few American's have heard, but it essentially is transferring coins from the groom to the bride symbolizing his promise to support her and their children.
Here is what will be said (just in case you can't hear it):
The pastor gives the coins to the groom stating: Your love is priceless, and so these coins don't symbolize possessions - instead the represent commitment. These coins mean that you, Scott, promise to take care of Krystal and your future children, to be steadfast, to protect them, and to love them faithfully, with all your heart. The groom then places the coins into the Bride's hand and the bride drops them into a bowl.
That's it. Short and sweet, but we are doing this instead of the typical candle unity ceremony.
Monday, February 27, 2012
5 Golden Rings!!!!
5 Day Countdown has begun (and yes our rings are in fact white gold!)! It's hard to write on some things with the intention of not releasing too much crucial and awesome information. I do want a shout out to all of my ladies that came to help out this weekend! We painted a window, got half the programs completed, finished the kids books, and took care of the remainder of the jars! There's still a bit that needs to be done in terms of the programs but we are waiting for the paper to be rushed delivered! We did go to the venue twice the weekend, making me more and more excited! Saturday we went to test out the internet connection and show the bridal party the venue. Sunday, 550 Trackside had an open house and we invited Scott's mom and Darlene to see the place. To no surprise they loved it!
The question at this moment everyone is asking is if I am nervous.. It continues to remain no, but I am getting more excited. I think nerves may come in Friday when I realize it is actually happening!!
I will tell you my aunt came in yesterday and it was surreal (we don't see family very often) but it makes everything more real! Half the family will be here Wednesday and the rest arriving on Friday; I can tell you Scott and I are sooooo excited! If any of you can remember being a child and thinking about your favorite cousin who lives far away is coming to visit - that excitement is what we have right now. We are both big family people and we can't wait to share as much time with them before we all depart!
The question at this moment everyone is asking is if I am nervous.. It continues to remain no, but I am getting more excited. I think nerves may come in Friday when I realize it is actually happening!!
I will tell you my aunt came in yesterday and it was surreal (we don't see family very often) but it makes everything more real! Half the family will be here Wednesday and the rest arriving on Friday; I can tell you Scott and I are sooooo excited! If any of you can remember being a child and thinking about your favorite cousin who lives far away is coming to visit - that excitement is what we have right now. We are both big family people and we can't wait to share as much time with them before we all depart!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
License Agreement
This morning was a fiasco.. that may be an understatement..
We called Michael D and Kim to accompany us to get our marriage license - to meet us at 8am in the front of the Gwinnett Probate Court. I ensured we had all the documents we needed and headed out at the crack of dawn with Scott. By 8:15am, we were inside the building going through security. If you've never been to the Justice Building, it is as confusing as the airport but WITHOUT the signs!! Well when we finally found the vital records room we got in line waiting an extra 10 minutes. When we arrived at the window and handed our paperwork it was just another domino knocked over when the clerk told us she could not give us the license. She proceeded to tell me my name on the birth certificate did not match my drivers license. She said I needed to get my license changed or they could not process the license. I walked out of the room furious and called my daddy. The reason my name doesn't match is cultural - both dad's last name and mom's maiden name were added after my middle name. Though she couldn't comprehend that if you look at the information on the Birth Certificate and the paperwork I filled out it matches, as well as the Driver's License. Well we re-entered the vital records line and this time I asked to speak to a manager. We literally waited 30 minutes for her to show. I'm almost positive they were just waiting to see if we would leave. The manager proceeded to tell me that a judge in 2010 had mandated that all birth certificates match drivers licenses to get a marriage certificate. I asked her in response then why the DMV in the same county would not have put my complete name if I had to show them my birth certificate. She continued to deny my request. I told her that I was getting married in nine days and she rudely responded to either change my birth certificate, change my drivers license or go to another county.
I took the last piece of advice. Scott and I left, drove to Cobb County Probate Court and you wouldn't believe the difference. In total, including time it took to park, we spent 14 minutes! The ladies were very nice, and even with four other families there, they were very efficient in having us in and out as quickly as possible - no questions asked!
Lesson learned. Don't go to Gwinnett County Probate Court for Marriage Licenses!
We called Michael D and Kim to accompany us to get our marriage license - to meet us at 8am in the front of the Gwinnett Probate Court. I ensured we had all the documents we needed and headed out at the crack of dawn with Scott. By 8:15am, we were inside the building going through security. If you've never been to the Justice Building, it is as confusing as the airport but WITHOUT the signs!! Well when we finally found the vital records room we got in line waiting an extra 10 minutes. When we arrived at the window and handed our paperwork it was just another domino knocked over when the clerk told us she could not give us the license. She proceeded to tell me my name on the birth certificate did not match my drivers license. She said I needed to get my license changed or they could not process the license. I walked out of the room furious and called my daddy. The reason my name doesn't match is cultural - both dad's last name and mom's maiden name were added after my middle name. Though she couldn't comprehend that if you look at the information on the Birth Certificate and the paperwork I filled out it matches, as well as the Driver's License. Well we re-entered the vital records line and this time I asked to speak to a manager. We literally waited 30 minutes for her to show. I'm almost positive they were just waiting to see if we would leave. The manager proceeded to tell me that a judge in 2010 had mandated that all birth certificates match drivers licenses to get a marriage certificate. I asked her in response then why the DMV in the same county would not have put my complete name if I had to show them my birth certificate. She continued to deny my request. I told her that I was getting married in nine days and she rudely responded to either change my birth certificate, change my drivers license or go to another county.
I took the last piece of advice. Scott and I left, drove to Cobb County Probate Court and you wouldn't believe the difference. In total, including time it took to park, we spent 14 minutes! The ladies were very nice, and even with four other families there, they were very efficient in having us in and out as quickly as possible - no questions asked!
Lesson learned. Don't go to Gwinnett County Probate Court for Marriage Licenses!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Dance Dance
Valentine's Day was pretty special this year. It was the first time we had not gone all out in the sense of spending money but rather had a more intimate experience. Earlier in the year, we purchased a Groupon for 10 group dance lessons and a private lesson to try and learn some dances before the wedding. Due to schedule conflicts, it was really difficult to do anything. Well, Valentine's Day this year we were able to push away our schedules and go to our first lesson!
I can't tell you how nervous I was going into the dance studio. A new venue with new people, hoping not to look like a complete idiot. I knew Scott was feeling the same. We walked in a few minutes late from the heavy traffic down to Atlanta. The class was an intro to Waltz and Cha Cha, neither or which I knew anything about. We went straight into the class and to our surprise truly enjoyed it! The dance instructor quickly came over to us and showed us the basic moves to get started with a box waltz. I think Scott and I picked it up pretty quickly because he was impressed!
The best part is essentially what I mentioned earlier about being in a new venue with new people. As stressful as it was, it was so wonderful to get away from everything we knew and be completely alone at least for an hour to ourselves. You can ask him, I didn't stop smiling the entire time the music played!
I can't tell you how nervous I was going into the dance studio. A new venue with new people, hoping not to look like a complete idiot. I knew Scott was feeling the same. We walked in a few minutes late from the heavy traffic down to Atlanta. The class was an intro to Waltz and Cha Cha, neither or which I knew anything about. We went straight into the class and to our surprise truly enjoyed it! The dance instructor quickly came over to us and showed us the basic moves to get started with a box waltz. I think Scott and I picked it up pretty quickly because he was impressed!
The best part is essentially what I mentioned earlier about being in a new venue with new people. As stressful as it was, it was so wonderful to get away from everything we knew and be completely alone at least for an hour to ourselves. You can ask him, I didn't stop smiling the entire time the music played!
15 Days
With fifteen days for the wedding I get sooo many people asking me if I am nervous and if everything is planned for the wedding.. Well surprisingly no and yes. I am not currently nervous, though I think it is from still being in the mindset of work in Kennesaw. I have an easy time compartmentalizing what I do, thus I don't typically think about wedding stuff while I'm at work and vice versa. It's a little more intertwined because I essentially live where I work. As for the planning stages. Everything is planned for sure, it's just the small projects that are needing to be completed at this point. When we've had our spare time Scott and I have been working on our vows, arranging the processional, and working on a couple of the DIY projects.
Fifteen days. The number still doesn't quite sink in. I don't think I'll believe it until I am able to go home and be out of my current element.
Fifteen days. The number still doesn't quite sink in. I don't think I'll believe it until I am able to go home and be out of my current element.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time Sensitive
I do want to apologize. I feel like I've neglected posting and keeping everyone updated. There's 22 days left in counting for the wedding and it is surreal at this point in time. It has definitely become more of a reality lately.. I've been stressed still thinking about the DIY projects we are trying to complete. There are technically 3 weekends left, 1 of which will be spent with some of my girlfriends in a cabin, 1 of which will be spent in Kennesaw while on call which is just the format of my job, and the final being the only time I actually have left to plan and work.
Some projects I've been working on.. I've painted 1 of 2 windows blue (to be seen at the wedding for decor), Scott and I have been working on the ceremony scriptures and readings, and I've barely begun to start the programs. That may actually be a week day project after work with some friends.
I was however able to schedule a day of relaxation on Feb 17. I will start the morning with a facial at Joseph's Salon in Lawrenceville, then to get nails and a hair updo trial at Bella Vita Salon at noon. Lastly, I will finalize the layout and floor plans of 550 Trackside at 4pm with my dad.
The to do list is fairly detailed though not as extensive as I thought. It's just stressful due to lack of time I can actually commit to doing everything, since I am not home.
Some projects I've been working on.. I've painted 1 of 2 windows blue (to be seen at the wedding for decor), Scott and I have been working on the ceremony scriptures and readings, and I've barely begun to start the programs. That may actually be a week day project after work with some friends.
I was however able to schedule a day of relaxation on Feb 17. I will start the morning with a facial at Joseph's Salon in Lawrenceville, then to get nails and a hair updo trial at Bella Vita Salon at noon. Lastly, I will finalize the layout and floor plans of 550 Trackside at 4pm with my dad.
The to do list is fairly detailed though not as extensive as I thought. It's just stressful due to lack of time I can actually commit to doing everything, since I am not home.
New Party Guest
For those of you who know me, you know family is very important to me. Scott and I decided to do something you should never even consider this close to your wedding. We asked my cousin Carlos to be a groomsman! As you can guess, and for those who know him, he was soooo excited! I wouldn't doubt if her cried later, hehe. But with this addition we have a complete 6:6 ratio and a great group of friends and family to work with!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Reslife Shower
To say that I have the best work family is an understatement. Each week, our department (Residence Life) has a Tea Time, a dedicated time for any student, staff, or faculty to come together to ask questions, learn about the department, and meet new people in general. A member of our department also has the option of hosting the Tea Time and providing a theme. This past Tea Time, Diana and Stephanie in the office held us a wedding shower and it was amazing!
Diana is a creative soul that goes all out when she has her mind set on something. I knew it would be good when she started decorating 2 hours before! Just before the start, she walks into the office with a Bridal Sash for me and Button for Scott. She pulls us into the hallway, guiding us to the door. I see a row of 6 police officers, and students in the room. Stephanie announces us and we walk in with everyone clapping! Talking about calling attention to us! I'm sure I must have been bright red! They sat us at the head of the conference table and poured us two glasses of sparkling cider. There begun the toast and roast of Scott and Krystal. Most of what came were questions of how we met and how he proposed, two of them gave us a toast as well. It was a great time! Diana also made a cake, probably the first funfetti wedding cake, but it was soo amazing! It was double layered, with vanilla icing, roses for AOII, and an owl for our KSU mascot. It is an understatement to keep saying how amazing Diana is.. We finished the hour with a priceless and perfect surprise. Everyone at Tea Time was given bubbles, and Diana had decorated the department golf cart for us to have a getaway vehicle! It has Just (About) Married written on the back with solo cups tied to it! It was probably the funniest and most adorable thing I have ever seen!
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