To-Do

Tuesday, August 14, 2012


To-Do List

-Wrap gifts. If I learned anything from working at Borders Books (you know, when it was existing and solvent) it was how to wrap better than those biddies at Macy’s during the holidays. Fold and tape, bitches. It’s something I actually enjoy doing.

-Write thank you cards. I already have a head start on this and have some specially monogrammed stationary for it. I have very posh handwriting (read: loopy and illegible) that looks smashing. The written letter is a lost art. People also love to get an actual hand written note as opposed to a text or e-mail. Their astonishment is both brilliant and a bit worrisome as this simple courtesy is apparently well in the ground.

-Let suit breath. It’s linen and I detest ironing above all other chores.

-Collect ice chest for ice. The wedding location is about 30+ minutes from the nearest convenience store so plan well ahead. It’ll be a hot August night and no one likes warm champagne. Although with this group at least I know no one will turn it down.

-Clean flask and fill with gin. It will be hidden in my boot. I’m a born and raised WASP. It’s what we do for all weddings, birthdays, social events, Tuesdays, breakfasts, etc.



-Continue to harp Fiancé about writing his vows. Otherwise, it won’t happen till an hour before the ceremony.

-Proofread my vows. THEY WILL BE BEAUTIFUL, DAMMIT!

-Buy chocolate. Because.

-Breathe. I’m have stress attacks that are shifting about like tectonic plates and causing about as much damage. No cold feet, but sweet Jesus on toast, ice and suits and all that.

-Buy more paper napkins/plates/etc. Fiancé bought enough for one per guest. He tried, dear sweet boy, but his lack of ever working in food service means that I need to grab more.

-Call ahead on some last minute honeymoon details. Lord, how did I let this one get put off this long? We’re trying to go parasailing while at Lake Tahoe. It is amazing and worth doing. Fiancé has never done it and I aim to remedy this.

-Eat something. In dire emergencies we resort to bread, wine, cheese, and fruit. Highly encouraged. Highly fantastic. Today's little plates included some of my favorites: a lean and citrusy slab of Monte Enebro, and hunk of Cabot Cheddar, and a mellow and young wedge of Point Reyes Original Blue.

No recipe this week as I'm getting hitched, and no posts for the next two weeks as I'm honeymooning.

Lots of Love,

Garrett

38 comments:

  1. congratulations! Break a leg (theater sense, not physically)! Remember to BREATHE!

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  2. Hi Garrett,
    Squee! I'm so excited for you! Hope you both have an amazing day, just remember to take some time out, sit back and enjoy the day. I'm sure everything will be perfect and wish you both all the very best from my little corner of England! And I guess we'll forgive you for the lack of recipe this week....
    xxxx

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  3. May your marriage be filled with all the right ingredients: a heap of love, a dash of humor, a touch of romance, and a spoonful of understanding. May your joy last forever. Congratulations!

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  4. Congratulations and best wishes to you both. As a newlywed, I'd recommend savoring every single minute of your big day. It's so cheesy and stereotypical, but it really does fly by.

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  5. Congratulations! Have a wonderful time, both at the wedding and honeymoon!

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  6. Wahoo! Congratulations - have an amazing wedding and honeymoon :)

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  7. Congratulations and best wishes! Please add one more item to your list. "Enjoy!"

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  8. Congrats! Hope we get to see some pics from the big day!

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  9. Congrats! Your wedding day will have stressful moments, but let your groomsmen/women take care of it, and remember to revel in the happiness :)

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  10. Congratulations to you both! Enjoy every second of it!

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  11. Congratulations and best wishes to you both! I'm sure you will have an amazing, memorable day!

    BTW, your post made me smile... I too am getting married in 5 weeks and I completely understand what you're going through! It's a lot of work, but it will be worth it when your day gets here!

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  12. All this sounds very exciting! I love the fact fact that you're doing hand written thank you notes- like you said, it makes the thank you sound(appear?) more sincere. :)
    Good luck and congratulations in advance! Hope you have an amazing honeymoon!

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  13. Oh BOY!!! - the big day's finally almost here!
    You know, even a short, no-recipe post is still the best read of the week.
    Congratulations and best wishes and have a lovely vacation!

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  14. Congratulations! I hope you share some photos when you return!

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  15. Remember to BREATHE, and have a wonderful time!! So happy for you both!

    becca

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  16. Congratulations! ENJOY your wedding and I wish you both all the best wishes for a wonderful marriage to follow.

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  17. Congratulations! It will all be worth while and savor your honeymoon! I'm getting married in October and our honeymoon will be in California...I cannot wait!

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  18. Congratulations!! Best wishes to you both and hope you have a wonderful life together!

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  19. Yay!!! Have a wonderful wedding and honeymoon!!!

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  20. Congratulations! I got married almost two months ago. As soon as you say those vows, all the stress will melt away. Enjoy every moment.

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  21. so happy for you both!

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  22. Congratulations!!!! Have a wonderful wedding, and an even better marriage!

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  23. Congrats on your nuptials! As everyone has said, deep breaths and everything will be fine. Noone focuses on the tiny details anyway (besides the people getting married) so don't sweat it :)

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  24. I laughed out loud reading this because it sounds suspiciously like our wedding. Congratulations and can't wait to see the pictures!!

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  25. Good luck! I'm sure that once the big day comes around everything will go well! Try not to stress too much that you stop enjoying it :)
    Enjoy your honeymoon ;) All the best =]
    x

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  26. We'll forgive you on the missing recipe :) Go enjoy your wedding!

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  27. Congratulations and best wishes! Wishing you a wonderful day of love!

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  28. Congratulations, and may your life together be filled with joy

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  29. "Sweet Jesus on toast" cracked me up. I'm so stealing that one. Congratulations on your big day! Enjoy Lake Tahoe. I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.

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  30. Congratulations and best wishes for a beautiful life together! Have a great time at Lake Tahoe!

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  31. Congratulations! Enjoy the day, the honeymoon, and your lives together :)

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  32. Congratulations, Garrett!!! Hope you both enjoyed the day and have a fabulous honeymoon.

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  33. Congrats, Garrett. I hope that your wedding and honeymoon are absolutely wonderful. I wish you two all the happiness in the world.

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  34. "It’s what we do for all weddings, birthdays, social events, Tuesdays, breakfasts, etc." --haha :)

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  35. Wow, you're probably on your honeymoon by now. I hope it was everything you wanted it to be. And if it didn't, then I hope there was a great story there that you can recount, someday. Wishing you and your husband every joy and happiness.

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  36. I suspect it was a wonderful wedding and party. Have a wonderful trip!

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  37. Congratulations both of you and have a great time Tiffinzs

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~Garrett

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