Wedding Info

So, the invitations are in the mail. (Unfortunately we couldn't invite everyone we wanted to - hope you understand).

As mentioned, more information will be posted here as the day gets closer. So... here goes.

• If you want to stay in a hotel in the downtown core, please contact us ASAP. We can get some rooms at a cut rate deal through work. (approx $99-120 per night at either the Hotel Vancouver or the Sheraton Wall Centre). This is a WAY better deal than the Best Western which was the best we could prior to finding out this loophole). PLEASE CONTACT US BY AUG 18th. Email us richkatproject@gmail.com
• If you're k-urious as to what the big deal is with the "location to be revealed at the reception" line is about, it's because we don't know how many people want to come out after. Knowing the number is required for reserving space at a restaurant or pub that night.
• If you're looking for parking, park at Pacific Centre (it's marked with a P on the map). It's in the same building as the reception. (Parkwell plaza may be closer to the church but it's more expensive, less safe for your car and a further walk back to it after all is said and done).
• On your RSVP's just let us know how many people will be coming. (It's not assigned seating - and it's small tables).
• If you are able, taking Skytrain is probably the best way to get to the ceremony. (No drinking and driving please!) Granville station is where you get off and then go up the stairs (after the escalator) to Seymour St. Turn north (left) towards Dunsmuir St and then turn right until you hit the far side of Richards (about a block). The cathedral is impossible to miss. :)
• We're not going to have a receiving line at the church because there is another wedding ceremony right after ours. We'll meet up with you around 4pm at the Four Seasons after we take just a few photos around downtown.
• We ask that this ceremony and reception be for our adult friends. However, our family invitations do include our younger nieces, nephews, and cousins.

That's all we have for the moment.

We're off visiting my family in the BC Interior for next week so no updates until August. Have a great time!

The Natural Order of Things

Lately, I've been asked by many people "Are you crazy?!?! Planning a wedding and a honeymoon, working full-time AND house-hunting all at the same time?!?!?!" My answer is "Well, what else can we do? He lives in Coal Harbour and I live in Yaletown. We're gonna HAVE to live together EVENTUALLY!"

OK. So it's obvious we're doing this the more traditional way. We're not "moving in" until after the wedding. Hence the title (the natural order).

What's really ironic is that the "traditional" way is so out of culture today.

It's been amazing how many people just completely change their expression to complete awe when they realize we're not living together. I get the "WOW! That's amazing! No wonder you're doing the house-hunt now!"

I've even heard a few along the lines of"That is just so unexpected. When did the moving in after part of a marriage move before?! Cart and horse non? It's such a shame. But not for you! You're gonna enjoy your wedding and other firsts so much more because of all this." All this what? WAITING!?!?! GAH!!! Yes. I admit... I'm stressed. But then...

The best line that I've heard and it truly sticks with me is "Good things come to those who wait". Gotta keep remembering that. Just breathe. Good things... Good things...

Have we waited long enough yet?!?!?

Apparently YES! (On one front anyway)

We found our dream home on Canada Day. We put a bid on it that day, got it accepted on the 2nd and on July 6th, all subjects were removed. We take possession on August 24th.

Check it out!

That's the Katmobile (with Canada Flag waving proudly) with her baby sister the RichKatPod. (Just trying the name on... not committed yet).

For those of you in the Vancouver area, if you've got any spare boxes... :) heh heh

We will be living in Steveston Village (South Richmond). Walking distance to the dyke and the village and the fisherman's wharf (mmmm fresh seafood).

I'll probably be moving my stuff in before the wedding but continuing to live downtown until around the wedding day. It's just more convenient. Rich's stuff will be moved in after the big day. We're in no big rush so we can even take advantage of the non-rush weeks for moving companies.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD!!!

Rich's Birthday is on Monday (July 11th) so I'm taking him to the island for a few days of R&R.