We have finally decided on our colors!
We are going to go with a dark grey/silver/steel-like color and a light pink, much like my ring.
The grey color will go perfect with the theme of the Liberty Hotel (the old Charles Street Jail) and pink...well if you and I have ever met, then I need not elaborate. Matty is of course an amazing fiance and was really into the idea, and actually was the first to mention pink - I did not coerce him I promise! And the poll results show that you guys were partial to pink and black over all the other colors - thanks everyone! I promise the bridesmaids dresses will be gorgeous, Emily!
Over the Nutella crepes Matty made me for Valentine's Day breakfast we threw out a lot of ideas - stargazer lilies (I got these in my birthday bouquet when Matty was in Ireland), steel bike center pieces that can hold pictures, music, save the date post cards...whew! It was productive and we have all sorts of exciting ideas that we are going to put down on paper and see what we can make happen.
In other engagement news: Last night we were feted at Cafeteria by my HONO family (the wonderful people that I went on a relief trip to New Orleans with), who are more and more like a family to me as the years pass. It was a wonderful time - tasty cocktails and the best sliders and lobster pizza I have ever tasted! It was also a great opportunity for my friends to get to know Matty better and to see with their own eyes the immense amount of love and devotion that we have for each other. He has met most of them at various dinners, concerts, and volunteer events, but it was much different to have us all together for the sheer purpose of celebrating our engagement! Much thanks and love to everyone who came out to celebrate with us, as well as those who were there in spirit.
So there you have it - the colors! We have also been blessed to have Vanessa Embling offer to be our photographer, which is so, so generous of her. She is an amazing talent, and I can't imagine having anyone else document this day - no awkward poses for us! Also, our Priest, Father Harkins, was incredibly excited to hear our news and has offered to officiate our wedding Mass (he doesn't marry us, as I learned in class last Monday - the Sacrament does), which is an incredible blessing, as he has been an integral part of our relationship with each other and God. We are looking forward to sitting down with him and talking more about our marriage and the role of the Church in our relationship, and having him guide us through this part of our lives.
So, time is ticking, but we are right on top of things, and most importantly, growing even closer and more in love as we have fun planning!
Happy Valentine's Day!
I love my new cupcake apron Matty got me!
Stefanie
