In 3 days my husband and I will be doing we have dreamed of for 5 years(ok I will admit it I have dreamed of he just says ok) I have decided to blog about special people that have helped me to prepare for this day. I will do a few every day before Saturday. Today I want to start with the people that do not get enough credit for what they do. Pastor TJ, or T to me is awesome. I can not even explain to you how God has blessed me in some of his studys just over the last few months. He is going to do our ceremony and pray for dinner. I really wonder if we realize the work that goes into doing a wedding ceremony. I can only speak for TJ because I have seen him do it, but he personalizes every single wedding he does. He get to know the couple, he was asking me questions I never thought he would ask about Jason and I. Also, the one wedding I did see him prepare for; just in the writing prcess took him at least three hours. Just my opinion but I think a pastor is way underpaid for the work they do especially on this day; the most important day of your life. I could go on and on but I won't I just want to say thank you so much TJ for being such a special part of this very special day for Jason and I. Next is Matt Weybright. Matt did a family shoot in our backyard a couple of months ago while my uncle and aunt were here visiting from Florida. I thought it would be caotic not because of Matt but if you know my family there is always drama when we all get together. But Matt knowing my family so well knew what he was getting himself into and prepared for it. I am telling you I have never ever in 26 years have seen my family take that many pictures that fast and easy. It was GREAT! On top of it the pictures came out awesome. I LOVE photography one of my favortie things to do is snap pictures of people. I am the one who takes your picture and you are not even looking. I love candid shots. Matt has this eye and I love it. Matt has been in a small group with my family for about 4 years now. I am sure my mom was very helpful with their wedding as well right guys? : ) So all I can say is he knows my family and what he is getting himself into. Capturing those moments is very important to me and I thank you for doing that Matt. (on a side note Janie will not be there on Saturday because she has a wedding to go to of a family friend in Santa Cruz she is not ditching her husband but letting me use him instead) Lastly but definetly not leastly DJ Ricky. We came across DJ Ricky at the silent auction for Carlos and Heather and baby Losiah. Kim saw the auction item and said look. We were very excited becuase we were planning on asking Ricardo to do this special day and task for us and now we got to kill two birds with one stone. When I called and talked to Amanda I did not know what to expect. We set a meeting and met with Ricardo. He said something that made me feel very comfortable that I will never forget "I am here to coordinate with everyone involved and make this day run smoothly" I can not tell you what those words meant to me and they came from the DJ not that DJing is a little job it is huge but I was not expecting things to be running smoothly as something he was going to be doing. I do not know Ricardo well as I do TJ or Matt but I am very thankful for those words and for all he will be doing for us that day. So to the three of you who will be doing three big things that day I am giving you all a BIG THANK YOU and to all who are reading and planning you can not find a better team anywhere else all these men LOVE what they do and God has blessed them with these talents.
See all you bloggers tomorrow with some very special behind the scenes people...until next time goodbye
Hi Erin...I told your mama that I didn't think I was going to make it on saturday because of another family function. But I have been *released* from that commitment sooo yay!! I can come to your party (which was where I wanted to go in the first place)! I'm so excited for you. Tell me, tho, are kids invited or do I have to get a babysitter for the second weekend in a row? Yikes. Work with me, I can bring half of them and leave the other half with g-mom. Thats a deal if you ask me.
Posted by: Denise C. | October 18, 2006 at 10:19 AM
Erin--that was so sweet and thoughtful. I will make sure Matt sees his tribute. :)
And YES-- your FAMILY was very helpful with my wedding...Your mom, of course, hosted our rehearsal, & made me pretty. Your dad helped with chairs, etc. AND YOU helped feed us which I was so thankful for!
Posted by: janie | October 18, 2006 at 11:18 AM
Erin, did you find shoes. YOu are very sweet for those words of love for your friends. I know planning any function is crazy i hope these next few days go smooth and the day is everything you've longed for. H
Posted by: whittakerwoman | October 19, 2006 at 01:09 PM
thanks erin, we love you and jason very much. I am honored
Posted by: tj | October 19, 2006 at 10:32 PM