24 JanLove on Four Legs
It was Boxing Day and we were headed to my parents house in Sarnia. Every Christmas my family gets together to watch the Canadians in the World Junior Hockey Tournament. When we arrived, my dog Boomer greeted us at the car in a mini-tuxedo. We were all gathered in the living room when my boyfriend, […]
Read More ...28 NovThe Day
The morning of my wedding started off like any other day for me. My sister (and maid of honour) Theresa and I were up at 4:00 a.m. and out to the barn to do our chores. I actually didn’t mind the chores that morning because they gave me a way to shake off my jitters. […]
Read More ...28 NovThe Plan
In the process of planning my wedding I have discovered that I am very unlike a lot of young brides-to-be, in that I was not born with the bride gene that gives girls the ability to plan their ceremony from the time they acquire the basics of language. Both my fiancé and I were admittedly […]
Read More ...28 NovThe Weding Party
I really struggled with choosing my wedding party because I felt uncomfortable with the process of essentially “ranking” my friends and family. Only the very best ones get to stand up there with me! The rest of you riff-raff are invited to sit and watch…if you’re lucky. Do all brides find this a sticky social […]
Read More ...28 NovThe Dress
When my mother and I booked a weekend in February to go shopping for my wedding dress, I felt like I had tons of time to shop and pick the perfect one. A girl born with the bride gene would have known that wedding dresses take about 4 months to arrive when you order them, […]
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