We don't need no stinkin' badges.

[chestnutcurls]

I miss Helen, because she'd also find our new receptionist situation at work annoying. Our nice receptionists were removed from the entrances about a month ago and moved to building C, where they just field calls. Instead of Lois, who was always sweet and pleasant to talk to, there's a professional security guard in a suit sitting at the front desk every day. He's nice enough, but twice a day he demands to see my name badge. (I should point out that our badges also serve as keys, meaning you can't open the door without one.) It's gotten kind of ridiculous, to the point that he calls people by name and asks to see their badges. The only way to placate him is to keep my badge clipped to the outside of my purse at all times, which is 1) unsafe when I'm out in public and 2) increasing the chances of losing my badge, in which case I will probably never get into the office again. :P

Now that I've vented about that, I'm ready to share the official Wedding Lineup! I already told you yesterday that we've secured our church for the wedding, which makes me so happy. Last night we went to a Bible study to ask - Danielle, you're going to love this - Les Newsom to be our minister! Les was the RUF campus minister at Memphis when Evan and I first knew each other, and he knows us pretty well. He's now the campus minister at Ole Miss RUF (and does lots of weddings on the side). I was nervous about asking him, but he said yes! It's very exciting. :D Our friend Chris has agreed to play piano for us, and Luke and Myla are going to sing something. We haven't decided what yet (though Luke suggested a song he's written called "Hot Girl In My Bed Tonight" :P).

Our bridal party is also set now! Debra's my maid of honor, of course, and my bridesmaids are Kathy, Em, and...Alli! I wanted another bridesmaid from my RUF circle (since this is definitely an RUF wedding) and had a hard time deciding, but Evan said we couldn't not have Alli in the wedding. She's always been so sweet and supportive of me. On Evan's side, Ryan is best man, of course. The other groomsmen are my brother Kevin, our friend Matt, and Evan's college roommate Willie. I think we have a great balance of friends in the wedding. Yay! And four is just the right amount on each side. I wanted so much to have Myla for a bridesmaid, but we wanted Alli in there too, and Myla has to travel a lot for work. I didn't want to make things harder on her. Casey was also a big consideration, but she's been a bridesmaid so many times that I know she doesn't want to do it anymore. Decisions, decisions.

Gosh, I could go on for quite a while about other wedding things, but how much can you guys take? Plus, I probably ought to find work to do. I already feel bad about my wedding fixation during work hours.

Comments

[tingilya.livejournal.com]

Please post lots of wedding stuff! Even if you set up a special filter or something for interesting people, I know that I for one want to hear it ALL! I'm living vicariously through you! I also want to pick up little hits and tips from you along the way, should the day come for me. :-)

And yay Les!! He'll be great. That's a nice weekend to have the ceremony, too.

[tingilya.livejournal.com]

Uh yeah, I meant interestED people. Yes. Of course we're all interestING, dahling! *g*

Did you know the time on your LJ is all whack?

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Okay! :D Thanks for your enthusiasm. I just don't want to turn into Bridezilla. I see myself turning into the type of person I used to be annoyed by, and it makes me afraid. :P

Yaaay!

Oh, and about the time thing...hmm. I need to check that. I want to redo my journal colors too.

[mrszoid.livejournal.com]

I hear so much about Ole Miss RUF - from the Habigs at my church, from a guy in med physics - it seems to be the haven of southern RUF! Is this true?

[jmcphers.livejournal.com]

Bridezilla... haha. I don't think you're in any danger of that. Heck, I'm a guy and even I enjoy your wedding excitement and plans. Keep it up. (-:

[calypsobard.livejournal.com]

Wedding chatter is fun!!!! :)

And dig this, I had a dream about you last night!!! It was wierd! I dreamed me and a friend of mien went to a wedding just to see you as a bridesmade! whoever your friend getting married was... she was RICH and got married in like the grand ball room of her house and also had a big reception center in the house as well.

yeah... pretty wacked :)

[stacye13.livejournal.com]

I have a spare badge holder necklace thingie like I wear if you want it. I was thinking of knitting one, but it was kind of a pain getting it skinny & long enough.

[helenangel.livejournal.com]

You're right- I would be annoyed by it. =)

More wedding stuff! I love hearing about it, especially since I'm not around physically to hear it.

[stacye13.livejournal.com]

actually, why don't you start parking on the side & coming in the back door like I do?! You still have to have your badge to get in, but there isnt a person stalking you!

[dirtbird.livejournal.com]

I like having a nice receptionist to talk to :)
You guys seems to be gettings organised real fast for your wedding! (this probably says a lot about how fast I did anything for ours ;)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :) High praise indeed.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Wow, you know the Habigs?!? :) I'm not worthy! LOL. It does seem to be the hub of Southern RUF, and I'd even say RUF in general. Though Mississippi State's group is also pretty strong and was especially so when Habig was the minister there. He was Casey's campus minister when she was a student. :) And I know FSU has a good group, thanks to Lauren (sominfun).

RUF talk! Yay! I miss this.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

LOL!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

You know, that's a good idea.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

:) I wish you were!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Well, we don't really have a choice. If it's going to get done, we have to do it fast! Thanks for the confidence, though. :)

[mrszoid.livejournal.com]

Yes! Dana and Brian were in my small group dinner fellowship group this spring. Their two boys are adorable. Their family is great. He's now the RUF minister at Vandy.

This makes me wish I had taken notice and attended RUF at my college - it was a very small group, and I didn't know how great it probably was.

[laraemily.livejournal.com]

Please, continue posting all the wedding stuff. I love hearing all about it. Congrats on all the progress you're making!

[angelic-1.livejournal.com]

Gosh, I could go on for quite a while about other wedding things, but how much can you guys take?
If I am not the one having to plan and being paranoid and stressed then I can take it all... from the lines in Grease "Tell me more, tell me more, ..."

[canticles.livejournal.com]

Ugh... that would be irritating!!!! I'm glad I don't have to deal with THAT!

Girl, you know I love hearing your wedding plans. I've bludgeoned to death nearly everyone on my friends list with my own.... So, don't feel bad. PLEASE SHARE!

[violetvale.livejournal.com]

Ditto!

[my-everafter.livejournal.com]

You probably have a ton of people offering you all sorts of unwanted advice and help so I'm not gonna do that. ;-) However, if you want any help with music/picking it out etc- just let me know. I figure you know what you want though since you are a musician yourself. Musicians are usually picky about such things (and so they should be!). I just looooove picking music for stuff. lol I think that was just about my favorite part of planning our wedding.
Oh- and obviously I'm not annoyed by all the wedding talk. Bring it on!

[sasscfrass.livejournal.com]

I'm impressed. Are you single? I'm so just kidding. Brenda, he's right though. We want to hear more!

[healoneismyrock.livejournal.com]

That is such a cute icon... your icons keep reminding me of a friend of mine from camp, named Coral :)

[radiojedi.livejournal.com]

Yeah for wedding plans! You'll get no complaints from me :)

[ooglie-wooglie.livejournal.com]

You are so quick at getting these things done! :-) Have I missed your announcement of what your colors will be?

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

No, I'm still deciding. :)