Hi guys! *waves*

I my the proofs of our professional shots back today. The photographer is going to make me a cd with all the proofs, so I'll finally be able to do that huge photo post I've been planning.

In other news, we're renovating! I guess that all the time and energy that went into the wedding had to be redirected now that it's all over. To compensate, we're painting (walls and ceilings) and putting in hardwood floor. After that's completed, we're pouring a concrete slab and extending our deck to include a hot tub. Hehe. After the hot tub, we plan to tile the kitchen and hallway, and change all the counter tops and cupboards. We also have vague plans involving the bedrooms. Fortunately, the basement doesn't need any work!

Blah blah blah. Legally changing my name is such a pain in the ass! I'm half a Zeleny, half a Hubbard! I went online to find some information.. does anyone have info on the difference between legally changing versus assuming a name? The services Ontario site said that most organizations will accept the assumed name but that it won't change your birth certificate. That REALLY confused me. Why would the name on my birth certificate change? I was born a Zeleny..

Ah, crap. I don't know. I'll just keep putting it off! One day at a time. My goal is to be fully Hubbard by Christmas. Haha!

Aloha from Hawaii!

Wow, it's so nice here! The weather is absolutely gorgeous. This is the first time I've seen one of these hotel provided internet thingies free, so I figured I'd drop you all a line to say hi! We're heading to the beach in about 20 minutes.

Lots of people have weddings here. I've seen a fair few brides walking around. I feel sorry for the guys, I wouldn't enjoy having to wear a full suit in this climate!

The ocean is fabulous, crystal blue, and seemingly endless. I'm on my way now.

-Mrs. Hubbard (oh dear, I never get tired of that!)

Mrs. Hubbard here!!

Okay, it was so, SO amazing. OMG, we are so happy! :)

Here are just a few random snaps. We're leaving for the airport in about an hour.. then Hawaii! (in like 16 hours, hehe)

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psst.. gettin' married today. ;)

zeleny, OUT!

Holy SHIT! I'm getting married TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay. The bachelorette party was a fucking BLAST! We had soo much fun. Sadly, I have a terrible hangover. My stomach is just lurching right now. I know it's self-inflicted, but it still sucks. Haha!

I have a ton of pictures from last night, but I honestly just don't have any time to post them. I know that when I come back from the honeymoon, I'll be making the hugest photo post ever.

Did I mention that I was onstage singing with a band last night? Heheheh.

I got a mani/pedi today. We also picked up all the dresses. They are just so awesome, and now in my mother's spare bedroom. There is a big sign on the door that says "DO NOT ENTER!!!!!!"

With all of the above done, I had to do something that was very hard:

I had to let go of the wedding.

What does that mean? Well, basically that I had to stop stressing about random details. Everything that is going to get done is now done. Finito. The seating plan can no longer be altered: it's already put together for the decorator to post. There is nothing else that I can do that I have have time to complete. But you know what? Everything IS done. So now, I'm going to try to kick back for the evening. The biggest project of our lives is now all but complete, and it's time to let the professionals take the wheel.

(I love how as I was typing that, my dad called from the Old Fort [reception venue] to tell me that there was no stage,  and I had to call the caterer and deal with it. Haha!)

Anyway, I have to get ready for the rehearsal party. Ciao, babes! See you tomorrow very early, for my "HOLY SHIT HERE IT IS" post. ;)

ETA: Soo many people are in town! My friend Torren just called and said "Lock up your Daughters! I have arrived!" LOL! I love Torren. Trevor is here also, running my brother around to pick up his suit, and Livia and Paul should be here very shortly. This is amazing! All the craziness and chaos is SO WORTH IT.

Dan and I wouldn't change a thing at this point. ;)

I knocked quite a few things off my list today! That's awesome. Now I have to go get ready for the big bachelorette party.. a-hee hee!

See y'all tomorrow!

**Livia - drive safely!

OMG, it's September 7th.

Day after tomorrow!

I think I said that late last night. Who knows. *everything blends*

I have a feeling that today is going to be a VERY long day. No doubt it will be quite productive and insanely FUN, but still very long! I just want to get the rest of stuff out of the way before the bachelorette party.

Allow me to itemize:

• go for massage (only time I'll have to relax!)
• get a better glue stick
• put together the seating plan easel
• drop off easel and cake table stuff at decorator's place
• call florist.. coordinate her drop off times with cake lady and decorator
• call pianist - get together with him at some point
• e-mail DJ and apparently pick new entrance music. Shit.
• pick up dyed bridesmaid shoes - pay cash only to sketchy shoe guy
• get some flip flops for me to wear at the reception
• call caterer and let her know last minute changes
• type out an alphabetical list of all guests for quick reference at the reception (seating purposes)
• go to travel agent and ask where the hell our tickets are!
• find out how many guests have booked hotel rooms at the airlane - make baskets for them
• go to the mall and buy some clothes to wear tonight, for the rehearsal, for the day after party, and in Hawaii
• have all this done by 4:00 PM so I can get ready for the bachelorette party - Teryl is picking me up at 4:45 (early!) because we're going for dinner, etc.

Oh boy. I'm a little overwhelmed again! I should just cancel the massage, but damn.. I really don't want to, as it'll be the only time I have to myself for the next few days.

Friday shouldn't be too bad. As far as running around goes anyway. I'll be fiercely hungover, but that's okay. On Friday, I have a manicure and pedicure. I have to bring all the bridesmaids jewelry (and my own) to my parents house, and I have to pick up all the dresses and a garment rack. Everything has to be done by 5:30 PM tomorrow, as that's rehearsal time. Then rehearsal dinner. Then I'm going to find Livia. :)

Best if I run now!

Gah! I have so much to do!!!

And I can't sleep. Hehe.

STUFF!

I'm really giddy and excited though. This craziness is stressful but so much fun. Whee!

Today was INSANE! Oh my god, all I've been doing is running around! It's pretty cool though. I picked up Victoria and Kevin. They were a huge help for the better part of the day. Victoria and I made a big list in the morning.. more of an itinerary, and we stuck with it for the most part. Kevin helped us transport all the favours to the decorator's place. I had to go to Staple's and pick up a bunch of bristol board and cardstock to make our seating charts. Stopped at the caterer's with the table count and numbers/children/etc. Went to Kelly's for a final dress fitting with the girls. Met with the MC and gave him a list of the out of town guests and the rundown of the reception...

And a hundred other things I've probably forgotten!

Anyway, today went by very quickly. I have a ton of junk to do tomorrow as well. I have to write out my intinerary actually. Most of the stuff will need to be done early, as my bachelorette party will be starting around dinner time.

Well, we did the favours this evening!





All in all, a good night!