Game Day in Dawg Country

Okay, so I think I picked a perfect date for this wedding thing. It's a Saturday, it's in October - my favorite month and time of the year. It's not too hot and not too cold. It's also the driest month of the year. That's awesome for my curly hair and my photographer.

 It's my birthday month, Don's birthday month, Logan's (my godson) birthday month, boiled peanuts, hoodies, bonfires, Halloween (my favorite holiday) and FOOTBALL!

Come college football season, UGA football is religion at our house! Last year, I was in a wedding on a Saturday in November, the same day as The Georgia/Florida game. It's the biggest game of the year for us.I was so bummed to be missing the game that I seriously thought about not going/being apart of the wedding. I did attend/participate but I was sour and I pouted and left as soon as the ceremony was over. I made it home in 13 minutes and was there at the beginning of the 3rd quarter and I watched it in my bridesmaid dress. We won! I had bragging rights over my best friend for whole year (AGAIN) and I do not miss an opportunity to let her know that My Dawgs are better than her Gators. Sorry I'm not sorry, Meagan.

So, here we are again, football season quickly approaching and I'm planning a wedding...on a Saturday. Only, this time it won't be so bad, because we can always sneak away to watch a few minutes of the game together, or listen to it on the radio.

We lost to Vanderbilt last year. And this year, we're playing them on October 4th. We'll be at home Between the Hedges and the new quarterback, Hutson Mason, was looking pretty good at the end of last season so...Here's to hoping for a big UGA win on our wedding day!

And to show my team spirit - THIS! SO MUCH YES!

 

 

At the beginning of September, I'm sending my thigh measurements to my Aunt Buffy so she can make my garter. She wanted to make mine since she made Meagan's and I loved the idea of having a custom garter and I love that it's from a family member and not Jane Doe on etsy.com.

 



Fine China

Like every couple, we want our wedding to reflect us. And if you know us, you know that we are not flashy people. We're simple people. We like simple things and it's very important to Don and I that this wedding and reception not feel like a huge production. We're not "putting on" for anyone. If there's one thing he's taught me, it's not to give a shit what anyone thinks.

With that being said, I want it to be very clear that our reception will be casual. We love family get togethers and that's what we want it to feel like. When I think of family get togethers, I think about sitting in my Grandma's yard, everyone talking and laughing and eating. With our casual "feel" and casual "menu", I've decided it's only fitting to eat off of paper plates. And drink out of plastic glasses, and use plastic forks.

Seriously!

Let that sink in for minute or two.

Am I crazy? BAT SHIT.

I just don't see wasting time with real dishes for someone to be in charge of getting, and not breaking, and keeping clean, and washing when it's over. NO THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

And since our guest list is mostly family and close friends, I don't think it's a big deal. I'm sure they all eat off of paper plates at get togethers so I'm sure they won't mind one bit.

Not that I need to justify this to anyone because it is my wedding after all, I just thought I would put this out there because I just know that someone somewhere is going to have something to say.

If you're too good for paper plates, please don't come.