Everyone always asks me "How do you feel about your sister getting married?" I think I baffle most people when I say I feel indifferent about it. I mean, they've been living together in the same house for years. They go on vacations together, they come home to each other every night. For all intents and purposes, they're already married basis common law (though I do believe you have to file for that at city hall?). So what is really going to change after March 17? Nothing really. They'll live together, go on vacation together, etc. All the same things that they do now.
Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% happy for my sister and Jon. I'm glad she found someone that makes her happy and who she can see spending the rest of her life with. Marriage these days is a scary thing, especially with how high the divorce rates are and the issue of a pre-nup if you go that way, yadda yadda yadda.
But, I don't think that's anything that they'll have to worry about. I can see them being together for the long run. Scary to think that within a couple years I may be someone's uncle... Uncle Travis... Hmm. I'd say I would be the cool uncle that always gives the kids candy and things like that. But as Lindsey has pointed out to me, what goes around comes around. So, assuming I have a kid/s one day, it will all come back to bite me in the ass.
So yeah, the wedding/reception is on March 17. Which is St. Patricks day. Which is also my grandpa's birthday (dad's side). Both Ash and Jon said that they had a few dates they were thinking about but chose the 17th because they figured it would be a nice gesture to have on his birthday. Though, I'll be interested to see how my grandma acts on that day (assuming she even shows up? :/)
Wedding is going to be at a golf course nearby. Though I'm still not 100% sure on the transportation arrangements. Like... chances are more than likely that everyone will be drinking, and well, the availability of cabs on a Saturday night anywhere in Vancouver is crap. I should really figure that out before the day so I can make arrangements if necessary.
I think in total there's suppose to be 80-100 people coming. It should be a good time. :)
I still have to put a speech together. I told myself I would get started on it this weekend. I guess I really need to research what goes into a wedding speech. How long am I suppose to talk for? Maybe I shouldn't have opened my mouth about doing a speech without figuring out all the details first. Oh well, I'll be able to wing something together, I was always told I was a good public speaker by my instructors in college.
Also putting together a photo slideshow. Nothing extravagant, just photos of Ash/Jon when they were little then growing up then finally pictures of them together. Nothing special, but apparently they wanted it, so I told them I'd put it together, just need some more photos and to figure out a song and it will be good.
Lindsey is flying in on the 15th for the wedding. Apparently all the girls in the bridal party are partying/staying here Friday? I'd like to see where they're suppose to sleep if they're suppose to be spending the night. Ever since the bedrooms turned into offices, there has been no place to sleep minus the couch. So yeah, that will be an interesting experience.
Lindsey is staying for 10 days this trip! Can't wait. Planning a trip down to Seattle for a couple days and do some shopping, get some clothes for Hawaii!
Oh, I'm also suppose to be Ashley's witness and sign the documents. It's nice she asked me to do it as usually it's always the maid of honour that does it.. I think anyway.
So yeah,
3 weeks today till my sister becomes Mrs. Levett.. Levitt? I should really figure out how to spell his last name one of these days.
Here's to hoping they have a wonderful wedding, enjoyable honeymoon and a never-ending adventure of a life together!
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